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

Cao Tie Niu greets the Supreme Guan Xue Lan, leader of the Qingshan Sacred Ground, who inquires about the Earth Cloud Bud. He informs her that it has been intercepted by Qin Feng Zhu. Despite Cao's expectations, Guan shows no concern for her injured disciple, Qin Mo Ran, and instead begins to perform a soul search on her. This action causes Qin Mo Ran to groan in pain. Meanwhile, in the Listening Rain Pavilion, Gu Xiu shatters his Divine Soul, which attracts the attention of restless spirits due to its potent energy. Guan Xue Lan briefly shows greed before instructing Cao Tie Niu to gather experts to break the formation around the pavilion. As they approach, a powerful arrow descends, aimed at Guan Xue Lan, signaling an impending attack on the Supreme.

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