For five hundred years, I have been bound in this forbidden land, and yet here you are, dear Independent Cultivator, shedding tears for what reason?

Summary

Jiang Xun, typically gentle, shows a rare sullen expression but quickly regains composure, affirming his commitment to the sect and its values. Lu Qing Yao supports him, insisting he is the rightful heir to the sect. However, Guan Xue Lan, the sect master, remains resolute in her decision to test Jiang Xun and abruptly leaves. Meanwhile, Gu Xiu discovers the sect master’s jade token in his possession, which he had previously fished out, and contemplates destroying it, feeling no emotional attachment despite its significance. The jade token, imbued with a spirit, tries to connect with him, pleading for his help as Guan Xue Lan struggles to summon it back. As Gu Xiu prepares to counter a powerful force emanating from the token, he realizes it is attempting to reform itself, revealing characters from the abandonment agreement he signed, which signifies his severed ties with the Qing Xuan Sacred Land.

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