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

Gu Xiu feels a sense of affection from a jade pendant that has abandoned its sect and decides to accept it as an unclaimed treasure. The pendant buzzes with delight but is playfully blocked by a little black monkey, asserting its position as Gu Xiu's loyal companion. Gu Xiu reflects on his cultivation journey, particularly his goal of achieving a perfect Golden Core, recognizing the challenges ahead in gathering rare materials. As he resolves to continue his training and heal his Divine Soul injuries, the Qing Xuan Sacred Land experiences a catastrophic event. The protective array malfunctions, causing widespread destruction and significant casualties among the disciples, leading to chaos and mourning within the sect. The leader, Guan Xue Lan, manages to prevent further disaster, but the loss of life and precious resources is devastating.

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