Chapter 125 Breakthrough to Rank 5, New Student Trial Realm Opens

Back in the Purgatory Cultivation Chamber, Chu Han sat cross-legged again. Without stopping for a moment, he took out a breakthrough pill and swallowed it.

The pure medicinal power flooded into his body once more. He continued to refine it, charging against the Bottleneck.

The second, the third, the fourth... Chu Han took the breakthrough pills one by one. The medicinal power of each pill made the Yuan Power in his Dantian even more abundant.

He could clearly feel that the threshold of Rank 5 was drawing closer. The Yuan Power in his body had reached a critical point and could erupt at any moment.

When the medicinal power of the fifth breakthrough pill was mostly refined, the Yuan Power in Chu Han's body finally reached saturation.

"Break for me!"

Chu Han let out a roar. The Yuan Power inside him surged like a galloping river, instantly smashing through the Rank 5 Bottleneck.

A majestic aura erupted from Chu Han's body. The Yuan Power in his Dantian grew frantically, becoming more condensed and profound.

After breaking through to Rank 5, the Yuan Power in his body increased greatly, its depth already comparable to an Early Stage Rank 7 Grandmaster.

"I've finally broken through to Rank 5!"

Chu Han opened his eyes, a hint of joy flashing through them.

He was one step closer to his goal of Rank 6.

He continued to Cultivate, consolidating his cultivation base.

He cultivated until nightfall before leaving the Cultivation Chamber.

This cultivation session had taken him four days.

By the next morning, Chu Han had accumulated five days' worth of lottery draws.

Without hesitation, he chose to draw.

The rainbow-colored wheel began to spin.

[Congratulations! You have obtained a C-grade weapon: one Poisoned Dagger.]

[Congratulations! You have obtained 100 lower-grade energy stones.]

[Congratulations! You have obtained 10 A-grade Detoxification Pills.]

[Congratulations! You have obtained a B-grade Martial Skill: "Wind-Thunder Slash".]

[Congratulations! You have obtained one S-grade one-time-use Defensive Talisman (can withstand one attack below Rank 9).]

Chu Han's gaze was immediately drawn to the Defensive Talisman at the bottom.

This Talisman could block attacks below Rank 9 at most; it was a life-saving treasure.

Although his own defensive power was exceptional, this Talisman was still incredibly important.

The other lottery items were mediocre, though the A-grade Detoxification Pills might come in handy.

Afterward, he had a quick breakfast, packed his gear, and left the dormitory.

Today was the day the top 20 freshmen would enter the school's core Secret Realm for training.

The school required the freshmen to assemble before 8 AM; latecomers would be considered to have forfeited.

Chu Han quickened his pace toward the special Secret Realm area in the cultivation district. From a distance, he could see that a crowd had already gathered.

The top 20 contestants of the Freshman Grand Competition were all present. Yun Mobai, Li Tianhe, Xu Feng, Xiao Nuo, and the others were among them, each fully armed and looking expectant.

"Chu Han is here!"

"He's participating in the Secret Realm too; there's no way we can compete with him."

"He's already passed the 61st floor of the trial tower; the gap between us is getting wider and wider."

Chu Han was the last to arrive, naturally drawing everyone's attention.

As the number one freshman, he had too many halos surrounding him.

In particular, the news of him reaching the 61st floor of the trial tower a few days ago had caused quite a stir.

As Chu Han joined the group, he could feel various gazes from his surroundings—admiration, hostility, appreciation, and challenge.

Just then, a sonorous voice rang out from the front: "Freshmen, please prepare yourselves. The Meteorite Secret Realm trial officially begins! This trial will last for seven days. Your core task is to kill exotic beasts and enhance your strength. At the same time, there are numerous Heaven And Earth Treasures and unexplored areas in the Secret Realm. Explore at your own discretion, but take note: malicious competition is not allowed!"

"More information regarding the Meteorite Secret Realm has been sent to your wristbands. Check it yourselves."

"In seven days, you will be forcibly teleported out of the Secret Realm."

The speaker was a middle-aged Martial Artist dressed in black. His aura was as steady as a mountain; he was the person in charge of this trial.

The next moment, the gate to the Secret Realm slowly opened.

Chu Han was the first to enter the gate. The surrounding space shifted, and he arrived in a new world.

The moment he stepped into the Meteorite Secret Realm, Chu Han felt an aura completely different from the outside world washing over him.

The Heaven and Earth Yuan Power here was incredibly dense; inhaling it made his Meridians feel slightly hot.

The air was also mixed with Yuan Power of various attributes.

"As expected of the Meteorite Secret Realm, the Heaven and Earth Yuan Power is ten times denser than outside!"

Chu Han sighed inwardly; this Secret Realm was far from simple.

The interior of the Secret Realm was a fragmented continent. The sky was a dark red, and stones shimmering with faint light could be seen everywhere.

Chu Han stood atop a mountain peak. The ground beneath his feet was exceptionally hard and covered in black lava rocks.

Looking into the distance, there were broken mountains and massive craters formed by giant meteorite impacts. The mountain sides were filled with hideous cracks, and some peaks were even snapped in half by meteorites.

Faint black smoke curled from the tops of many peaks, with lightning occasionally flickering. Patches of dark red flames could sometimes be seen burning on the ground, and the air was thick with the scent of sulfur and burning vegetation.

Dark red clouds covered the sky, and lightning struck down from time to time.

Gales howled past, swirling up rubble and gravel into massive storms.

These storms were mixed with Yuan Power of various attributes and were very powerful.

If an ordinary Martial Artist were caught in the storm, they would be swallowed instantly, unable to escape.

"The environment of the Meteorite Secret Realm is actually this harsh; violent celestial phenomena are everywhere."

Chu Han sighed to himself.

Just then, new information arrived on his wristband.

It was data regarding the Meteorite Secret Realm.

It turned out that the Meteorite Secret Realm was a special space formed by meteorites crashing into the ground.

The environment inside was harsh, and the concentration of Yuan Power far exceeded that of Blue Star. There was a lot of free-floating Yuan Power in the air, so even in the outer regions, cultivation speed would be very fast.

It also housed plants and Heaven And Earth Treasures that didn't exist on Blue Star, along with various exotic beasts.

The exotic beasts within the Meteorite Secret Realm were called Star Beasts. They were born from absorbing Heaven and Earth Yuan Power. Upon being killed, their bodies would leave behind a wisp of pure Yuan Power that could be directly absorbed by Martial Artists.

In other words, by simply killing Star Beasts, one could automatically absorb the Yuan Power they left behind and rapidly increase their strength.

"Surviving here for seven days will be enough for my cultivation to take another step forward."

Chu Han was extremely excited.

Immediately after, the other freshmen entered the Secret Realm one by one.

The starting positions for the 20 people were the same, all located at the edge of the Secret Realm.

As soon as the others appeared, they were also shocked by the harsh environment and the dense aura of Yuan Power within the Secret Realm.

No one could hide their excitement; not a single person wanted to back down.

Training in such an environment would not only allow them to quickly increase their strength but also better hone their combat skills.

It was a perfect opportunity for them to widen the gap between themselves and the other freshmen.

After some discussion, the freshmen formed several teams.

Chu Han also received an invitation from Yun Mobai, but he declined.

"I'm used to being alone. It's safer for you all to team up."

Leaving those words behind, Chu Han was the first to rush down the mountain peak.

"As expected, Chu Han didn't plan on teaming up with us," Li Tianhe sighed.

"His strength far exceeds ours; he must be worried that we'll hold him back," Xu Feng joked.

Yun Mobai said indifferently, "It doesn't matter. To catch up with Chu Han, one must face their own strength head-on."

Soon, the other freshman teams followed closely behind Chu Han and rushed down.