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

Su Ru Mei is surprised to encounter the City Lord of Yunxiao, Sang Shou Dao, who has recently undergone a significant transformation after severing his Divine Soul. Despite the fear his power instills, he reassures her and departs to address a newfound opportunity. Sang Shou Dao's return to the Purple Mansion signifies a moment of enlightenment, drawing countless dark souls, including Guan Xue Lan's. Gu Xiu, nearby, aids Sang Shou Dao in this process, allowing him to regain strength while also gaining a substantial opportunity himself, establishing a true Purple Mansion. Later, Su Ru Mei and Wan Xiao Bei invite Gu Xiu to become a ninth-grade revered guest at Wan Bao Tower, recognizing his potential. Gu Xiu accepts but hints at a deeper matter needing discussion, indicating his awareness of underlying issues in the tower, while a powerful cultivator in the Sihai Gang grows increasingly frustrated with recent losses.

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