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

Sang Shou Dao confronts a ghostly lord, Guan Xue Lan, demonstrating his determination by using his own Divine Soul to launch soul-severing arrows, inflicting serious harm on her despite the risks to himself. The ghostly lord is shocked by his willingness to sacrifice his soul, questioning his sanity as she tries to escape. Sang Shou Dao reflects on his long life and commitment to protect a Foundation Establishment cultivator named Gu Xiu. As he releases multiple soul-severing arrows, he severely weakens the ghostly lord, ultimately leading to her destruction. However, just as he secures victory, the ghostly lord attempts to seize his body. In a surprising turn, Sang Shou Dao defies expectations by continuing to attack her soul, igniting a fiery assault that threatens to erase her existence entirely. As he dissipates, he recites a familiar verse, signaling a profound connection to life and purpose, which resonates with Gu Xiu, who awakens in response.

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