After a night of indulgence, Mu Xiaochuan stepped out of the luxurious suite at the Star Ferry Immortal Residence the next morning, feeling refreshed. Following him were Ye Lingxuan, Leng Yunjian, and Ouyang Weiwei, all looking equally radiant. After the ultimate enjoyment and indulgence at the Crystal Palace, not only had their fatigue vanished, but their cultivation bases seemed to have subtly advanced.

On the sixth day, the elimination rounds in the imperial city officially commenced. The top three from each group would advance, with approximately 320 contestants battling in a more brutal single-elimination tournament to determine the top 160.

The Qi Refining group matches began in the morning.

Wei Zhangang faced off against a master from the Lieyang Sect. The opponent's cultivation technique was fierce, and the power of the Lieyang Palm was astonishing, with the wind from his palm howling. However, Wei Zhangang, protected by the Earth Dragon Armor Art and the mid-tier Earth-grade Dragon Scale Black Tortoise Shield, remained unmoved like an insurmountable mountain despite the opponent's relentless attacks. When the opponent's spiritual power waned and his assault slowed, Wei Zhangang seized the opportunity, let out a furious roar, and unleashed a "Dragon Elephant Shakes the Earth," sending his opponent flying out of the arena and advancing with ease.