Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (44)

Elder Lin walked over and patted Su Han on the shoulder, his eyes filled with gratification. "Good! Good! Good! Su Han, you've brought glory to Tian Ya Peak!"

"You flatter me, Elder." Su Han smiled faintly, then looked at Mu Qingxue. "Senior Sister Mu, are you all right?"

Mu Qingxue shook her head. Looking at Su Han, her beautiful eyes shimmered with admiration. "I'm fine. Junior brother Su, your swordsmanship is even stronger than I imagined."

"I was merely fortunate," Su Han said modestly.

"No need for modesty." Mu Qingxue's expression turned serious. "Defeating someone in the Star Palace Realm while you're in the Star Wheel Realm is no stroke of luck. It seems you truly have a chance of entering the top ten in this martial tournament."

"The top ten?" Su Han looked toward the elevated platform, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes.

His goal was far more than merely reaching the top ten.

In the following matches, Su Han continued his unstoppable advance. Whether his opponents were at the Star Wheel Realm Peak or geniuses who had just entered the Star Palace Realm, none could withstand more than three moves from him. The Tian Ya Sword Canon, paired with Life-Giving Sword Intent, made his attacks incomparably fierce while leaving his defenses flawless.

Before long, the second round of eliminations ended, and Su Han smoothly advanced into the top fifty.

The third round was also the final round: the arena battle. The fifty disciples drew lots for their duels. Winners advanced, losers were eliminated, until the top ten were decided.

Su Han's luck was fairly good. His first three opponents were all at the Star Wheel Realm Peak, and he defeated them with ease. In the fourth match, he faced an Early Star Palace Realm disciple from Chiyang