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

In the sacred land of Aoi, Gu Xiu witnesses the jade token of the sect master gaining sentience and inscribing a pact of abandonment for the sect, which leaves him utterly shocked. This jade token, with a status surpassing that of the sect master, chooses to betray the sect without needing consent. While Gu Xiu grapples with this bizarre revelation, the situation escalates at the Qing Xuan Sacred Land, where the abandoned sect spirit contract appears in the Sky Dome, causing confusion among the disciples. They speculate about the implications of this contract and the potential abandonment of the sect. Guan Xue Lan, the sect leader, appears above the Sky Dome, furious and aware of the jade token's betrayal. She explains that Gu Xiu chose to abandon the sect, but for the sake of appearances, they cannot publicly announce it. As the disciples react with fervor towards their leader's perceived magnanimity, they remain unaware of the deeper truths surrounding Gu Xiu's fate. Suddenly, the protective formation of the sect activates on its own, leading to panic among the disciples as they suspect it may be turning against them. Meanwhile, Gu Xiu, now holding the shattered jade plaque of the sect master, sees it transform into the Carefree Pendant, a new treasure that recognizes him as its master and possesses the ability to block powerful attacks. Despite the miraculous nature of the pendant, Gu Xiu is left bewildered by the sudden change and its implications.

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