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 is being trained by Mo Ran, who has decided to officially take him as her disciple. As Gu Xiu meditates, he endures intense pain from his fragmented Divine Soul, which is under attack from dark mists trying to disrupt his focus by drawing on painful memories. Despite the emotional scenes projected before him, including Mo Ran's pleas for forgiveness and her suffering, Gu Xiu remains emotionally detached, recognizing that he has severed ties with his past. Meanwhile, outside, members of the Four Seas Gang are in turmoil over Mo Ran's condition after an attack. They debate how to respond, fearing the repercussions from the Aoi Sacred Land if they act against her. Ultimately, they decide to heal her and spin the narrative to portray themselves as allies of the Qing Xuan Sacred Ground, hoping to benefit from the situation. As news of their supposed alliance spreads throughout Yunxiao City, Gu Xiu stealthily approaches the gang, shocking them with his presence.

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