In Zhu Xian, people start to rise from plundering entries

The three exchanged a glance, all seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

"It seems that this Hundred Sects Conference will not be peaceful." Mu Qingxue sighed softly.

"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it." Su Han gripped the Tianya Sword tightly. "Let's go, it's time to set off."

The central square of Qingyun City was already packed with people.

The Hundred Sects Assembly is a grand event held once every ten years in the Eastern Region. Not only do major sects pay attention to it, but many independent cultivators and aristocratic families also come to watch. If a few promising talents can be discovered during the assembly and recruited in advance, it would be a good thing for any force.

In the center of the plaza, ten enormous arenas were arranged in a circle. Each arena was ten zhang square, constructed of azure stone, and capable of withstanding the full force of attacks from those below the Star Realm. The arenas were surrounded by protective formations to prevent the aftershocks of the battle from injuring the spectators.

Su Han and his two companions arrived at the designated area with the Qingyun Sect's group. As soon as they stood still, they felt several gazes falling upon them.

There was curiosity, scrutiny, and undisguised hostility.

"Look, that's Su Han from the Qingyun Sect. Yesterday, he climbed the Heavenly Ladder and crippled the Heart-Eating Sword Sect with a single sword strike."

"Looks ordinary, but is it really that amazing?"

"Appearances can be deceiving. I saw it with my own eyes; his last sword strike was imbued with pure and righteous intent, perfectly suppressing the evil spirits. The Heart-Eating Sword Sect has really bitten off more than they can chew this time."

"Hehe, the Heart-Eating Sword Sect has become increasingly arrogant in recent years. It's good that someone teaches them a lesson."

The murmurs continued unabated. Su Han remained expressionless, closing his eyes to rest.

Before long, an elderly man dressed in purple robes flew up to the central platform and announced in a loud voice, "Silence!"

The sound wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, and the entire square immediately fell silent.

The purple-robed elder's gaze swept across the entire arena, and he continued, "I am True Person Ziyang, the chief judge of this year's Hundred Sects Conference. I presume that the elders of each sect have already informed their disciples of the rules of the arena battles, so I will not repeat them here. I will only emphasize one point: on the arena, life and death are irrelevant, but if one side concedes defeat or loses the ability to fight, no further killing is permitted. Anyone who violates this rule will have their cultivation abolished and be expelled from the conference!"

The last eight characters were thunderous, carrying an awe-inspiring majesty.

Everyone's hearts tightened, and they all replied in unison, "Yes!"

“Alright.” Master Ziyang nodded. “Now, the top 100 disciples, step forward and draw lots to determine your group assignments.”

One hundred disciples stepped forward in turn and drew jade tokens from the divination tube. Su Han drew "Group 7, Number 3", Ye Wuhen drew "Group 2, Number 6", and Mu Qingxue drew "Group 9, Number 1".

After the draw was over, Master Ziyang waved his hand and said, "Step onto the stage!"

One hundred disciples leaped into the air and landed on their respective arenas.

Su Han landed on the seventh arena and glanced at the nine people in his group. He recognized three of them: the burly swordsman from the Heavenly Blade Sect, the woman in green from the Flying Feather Sect, and a person shrouded in a black robe whose face was obscured.

“The Heart-Eating Sword Sect.” Su Han’s gaze lingered on the black-robed man for a moment, his heart filled with vigilance.

"The arena battle begins!"

With Master Ziyang's command, the atmosphere on the ten arenas immediately became tense.

Strangely, no one stepped forward to challenge the idea immediately. Everyone was watching and waiting for the first person to do so.

Time ticked by. Just as everyone was growing impatient, the man in black robes moved on stage number seven.

He slowly walked to the center of the arena, and his hoarse voice rang out: "Ghost Shadow of the Heart-Eating Sword Sect challenges Su Han of the Azure Cloud Sect."

really!

Su Han remained calm as he leaped onto the stage and stood opposite the man in black robes.

"You're also from the Heart-Eating Sword Sect," Su Han said calmly. "Yesterday you crippled my junior brother's cultivation," Ghost Shadow's voice carried a chilling killing intent, "Today, I will make you wish you were dead."

Su Han shook his head: "A person of evil ways, do you even deserve to talk about revenge?"

"Sharp-tongued." Ghost Shadow stopped wasting words, his black robe unfurled, and a black sword similar to yesterday's appeared in his hand. "I will show you what the true Heart-Eating Sword Technique is."

Before the words were even finished, the ghostly figure had already turned into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared from the spot.

So fast!

Su Han's pupils contracted, and the Tianya Sword was instantly drawn, blocking to the side.

clang!
A resounding clang of metal rang out as the black sword pierced through the void, only to be blocked by the Heavenly Jade Sword. But the ghostly figure vanished again in the next instant, only to attack from another direction.

Su Han used the Azure Cloud Steps to dodge and weave on the arena, fighting against the ghostly figure.

This ghostly figure's cultivation was even stronger than the black-robed man from yesterday, already at the half-step Star Realm. Moreover, his movements were unpredictable and elusive, and combined with the Heart-Eating Sword Technique, he appeared and disappeared without a trace, making him impossible to defend against.

If Su Han hadn't grasped a trace of the sword intent of compassion and been extremely sensitive to evil energy, he probably would have already been affected.

Even so, he was at a disadvantage. Ghost Shadow's Heart-Corroding Sword Intent was more refined than that of the man from yesterday, each strike carrying the power to erode the mind. Su Han had to divert a portion of his mind to resist the erosion of the evil energy, greatly reducing the power of his swordsmanship.

"This can't go on," Su Han thought to herself.

The ghost's movements were too fast, and its attacks too unpredictable; he was completely on the defensive. Moreover, he could sense that the ghost wasn't using its full strength, but rather was toying with him.

"What, is this all the genius of the Azure Cloud Sect can do?" Ghost Shadow's sneer came from all directions. "If this is all you've got, today is your death day!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the ghostly figure's attack suddenly became fierce. The black sword transformed into hundreds of sword shadows, attacking Su Han from all directions, each strike aimed directly at a vital point.

Su Han felt immense pressure. He wielded the Tianya Sword with impenetrable skill, yet several wounds still appeared on his body. Black energy emanated from these wounds, eroding his star power.

"We can't fight head-on." Su Han took a deep breath and suddenly closed his eyes.

"Give up the fight?" Ghostly Shadow sneered, thrusting his sword toward Su Han's back.

Just as the black sword was about to pierce through, Su Han moved.

He didn't open his eyes, but the Tianya Sword seemed to have eyes, striking the black sword's spine with pinpoint accuracy. This strike, seemingly casual, was exquisitely subtle, precisely the "Earth-Splitting" sword intent.

A force as heavy as a mountain erupted, and Ghost Shadow felt an immense force surge through him, nearly causing him to drop his black sword. He hurriedly retreated, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Su Han kept his eyes closed, but the sword in his hand became faster and more steady.

The sword intent of compassion flowed within him. This sword intent was not adept at offense, but it allowed him to clearly perceive everything around him. The ghostly figure's eerie movements had nowhere to hide under the perception of the sword intent of compassion.

"I see." Su Han seemed to understand.

The ghostly figure didn't truly vanish; rather, it concealed its presence with malevolent energy while moving at incredible speed. In the perception of the Compassionate Sword Intent, that malevolent energy was as clearly visible as a lamp in the darkness.

"Got you."

Su Han suddenly opened his eyes, and the Tianya Sword emitted a warm sword light, thrusting the sword into the void to the left.

laugh!
The sound of a sword piercing flesh rang out. The ghostly figure fell from the void, its left shoulder pierced by the Tianya Sword, blood gushing out.

"You...you can see through my movement technique?" The ghostly figure was both shocked and furious. (End of Chapter)