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

Wan Xiao Bei, the newly appointed Master of Wanbao Tower, is determined to explore the Mystic Realm of Falling Rain Valley despite the concerns of her subordinates regarding her safety. She is joined by Gu Xiu, a disguised steward, who supports her decision. Wan Xiao Bei admires Gu Xiu for his strength and determination, aspiring to emulate him. However, Gu Xiu warns her about the burdens of such a path. As they prepare to depart, the celestial elders from the Aoi Sacred Land arrive, demanding larger vessels for their journey, leading to tension between them and Wanbao Tower. Ultimately, the Aoi Sacred Land announces a significant change in the rules governing access to the Mystic Realm, abolishing the fixed quota rule for the five sects and three clans, signaling potential trouble ahead.

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