Lu Xueqi and Bi Yao (49)

Deafening cheers continued to echo across the Qingyun Sect's main peak. Su Han's name was branded into the hearts of every disciple present. The disciples of Tian Ya Peak, who had long been looked down upon by the other peaks, now had tears in their eyes as they shouted senior brother Su's name at the top of their lungs.

Su Han supported himself with the Tian Ya Sword, his chest heaving violently. That sword strike, Heaven Opening, had nearly drained all his strength and even overdrawn part of his life force. He could sense that Senior Sister's aura within the space inside the sword had become extremely faint, and his heart tightened.

"Little fellow, I'm fine. I merely consumed too much and need to sleep for a while." Senior Sister's voice rang out in his mind, carrying unconcealed exhaustion. "You did very well—even better than I imagined."

"Senior Sister," Su Han responded inwardly, but he felt his own consciousness beginning to blur as well.

At that moment, a figure in green drifted down onto the arena. It was none other than Sect Master Yun Qingzi. His gaze upon Su Han was full of approval, and with a raised hand, he sent a gentle stream of star power into Su Han's body.

"This is a Life Creation Pill. It can help you recover your Origin Energy." Yun Qingzi took a pill the size of a longan from his sleeve. It was jade-green throughout, with nine natural patterns across its surface, radiating a dense aura of life.

A chorus of sharp inhales immediately rose from below the stage.

"Nine-Patterned Life Creation Pill! That's a High-Grade Earth-Tier Pill!"

"The Sect Master is truly generous. Even core elders might not receive one of these pills in an entire year!"

"Su Han has truly struck