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 Ask Heaven Pavilion of the Sacred Land of Qing Xuan, Nian Zhao Xi expresses concern over the death of Gu Xiu, which his master, Guan Xue Lan, dismisses, arguing that memories fade and only true connections remain in the heart. Guan Xue Lan reveals her desire to divine the fate of a fragment of her Divine Soul that she had severed years ago, which unexpectedly survived and cultivated to the Ghost Sovereign realm. This fragment has now been destroyed, causing her immense rage as it represented a potential source of power for her. Despite Nian Zhao Xi's concerns about the karmic repercussions of refining this wasted soul, Guan Xue Lan insists on finding out who burned it, indicating her frustration and desire for vengeance. Meanwhile, in Yunxiao City, rumors circulate about a recent ghost attack, creating an atmosphere of fear among the citizens. Wan Xiao Bei and Su Ru Mei arrive at the Listening Rain Pavilion to invite Feng Bu Gui to become an honored guest of Wan Bao Lou, emphasizing his recent rise in power. Just as they prepare to announce their arrival, an elderly man emerges from the courtyard, indicating a deeper connection to Feng Bu Gui.

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