Seeing his seven powerful stewards unleash their desperate attacks, Song Xinran felt a pang of emotion. She had considered fighting Su Han to the bitter end herself.
However, her reason told her that such an act would lead to the immediate demise of the Song family.
Now, witnessing the Song family's seven old stewards make their final stand, Song Xinran's heart was a tempest of complex emotions. She knew it was futile, yet she clung to the hope of a miracle.
As for the Song family members observing the situation, their feelings were even more intense. If the seven old stewards could jointly injure or kill Su Han, the tables would turn dramatically.
The Song family would instantly regain its footing, becoming the leading force in the ancient martial arts circle. They would immediately become the linchpin, monopolizing resources within the circle before the arrival of the corpse tide, reaping all the benefits.
"Kill!"
"We'll fight to the death!"
The seven stewards unleashed their ultimate techniques, activating secret arts that traded permanent injury or even lifespan for a final, devastating blow.
At this moment, their combined attack materialized into a long sword, which instantly pierced towards the black energy emitted by Su Han.
In an instant, the full-power attacks of both sides collided.
Rumble!
It was as if the heavens and earth were collapsing. The surroundings were instantly engulfed by a wave of energy. In a flash, the light sword vanished without a trace, completely swallowed by Su Han's black energy.
Terror!
Disbelief!
Everyone was stunned. Witnessing Su Han's attack shatter the combined might of the seven men in an instant, their perceptions shifted drastically.
Previously, they had believed Su Han had become the Grand Elder solely due to the strength of his bodyguards.
But now, looking at him, they realized the terrifying extent of Su Han's power!
After all, these seven old stewards were seasoned veterans, each possessing power levels between seven to eight thousand and ten thousand, making them top-tier experts.
Yet, Su Han had shattered their combined might with a single palm strike!
How could this not inspire dread?
Puff!
All seven spat out a mouthful of blood and collapsed. Su Han's attack had utterly crushed the Song family's arrogance. Simultaneously, Song Xinran, standing nearby, had completely lost all hope.
Suddenly!
At that very moment, Su Han glanced at a distant small mountain and chuckled, "These seven are too weak. Let me show you what true power is."
As he spoke, Su Han flicked his hand, sending a palm strike flying towards the small mountain.
With a swift whoosh!
The distant mountain, as if struck by an earth-shattering force, had its peak cleanly sliced off, leaving a perfectly flat mountainside.
"This..."
"Heavens, such immense power, is he even human? This kid... no, this Grand Elder, how can he be so strong!"
"Is he insane? That small mountain, even a seasoned immortal with ten thousand years of cultivation couldn't have leveled it. Has the Grand Elder surpassed ten thousand years of cultivation?"
"Hmph, ten thousand years of cultivation? How dare you compare mere ten thousand years to the Grand Elder? In my opinion, the Grand Elder now possesses at least a hundred thousand years of cultivation, or even... higher!"
"Higher! My goodness, has he already entered the Boundless Realm!"
The surrounding crowd murmured in awe of Su Han's might. The Song family members watching from behind felt a chilling coldness surge from their soles.
Just moments ago, they had lamented that Song Xinran hadn't fought to the bitter end.
But after witnessing Su Han's strike, the Song family finally understood how wise Song Xinran's decision had been!
"Cough, cough... After this battle, it's a miracle that the Song family can even preserve its lineage. We can't ask for more. Let Xinran go. The Song family will withdraw from the ancient martial arts circle and cease practicing martial arts from now on!"
An elder, coughing, announced the final decision.
The entire Song family burst into tears.
As for the scene itself!
Song Xinran, who had been kneeling before Su Han, saw this and felt a profound sense of respect for him. Su Han possessed the power to crush her with a single hand, yet he had spared her life!
Allowing her to become a servant. Song Xinran had fully accepted this arrangement.
She understood that becoming Su Han's servant was an incredibly rare opportunity. Moreover, Su Han had promised to guide her occasionally. She believed she could make rapid progress under his tutelage.
"Alright, Xinran! Get up. Come to my room tonight. I need to test your strength and see what aspects I need to guide you on..." Su Han said.
Princess Xue Ling, standing beside him, immediately asked, "Oh? Are you recovering? No, I'm coming with you tonight too!"
"Uh..."
Su Han was taken aback. He had intended to teach his newly acquired servant some cultivation techniques, but Xue Ling's interference foiled his plans.
"Very well. In that case, you will first accompany Su Muqing, my cousin, to familiarize yourself with some family business. After about ten days, I will teach you some things!"
"Yes!"
Song Xinran had completely accepted her new identity.
She dared not meet Su Han's gaze, her heart fluttering with a nascent affection for him.
Suddenly!
As Su Han prepared to return and continue his corpse monster missions to increase his strength, he spotted a familiar face hiding in the crowd.
"Hmm? It's him!"
Instantly, Su Han realized he had seen this person before and had even fought him – it was the alien marquis, Goat Marquis Mo Yang!
But now he had returned to Blue Star, hiding among the crowd.
"Damn it..."
Su Han intended to pursue and capture the Goat Marquis immediately, but he suddenly lost track of him. It seemed the marquis had used some stealth technique and vanished.
"This is bad! According to the Third Princess, no aliens should appear within six months. What's going on? Why is the Goat Marquis here? Could there be other aliens?"
Su Han's heart sank.
He had planned to spend a few days enjoying himself with Xue Ling, but now it seemed he had to secure the Third Princess first. Otherwise, if the aliens launched a full-scale invasion, their available combat strength would be a significant problem!
"Su Han, what's wrong?" Princess Xue Ling asked.
"Oh, nothing. I just suddenly remembered. The doctor said that while my condition is bad, sleeping with someone I like might help me recover faster..."