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

Bian Yi Fei, the strongest disciple of Shi Si Ling from Aoi Sacred Land, proposes a change to the long-standing quota system for entering the Rainfall Valley, which has been in place for over 500 years. He argues that the current system promotes complacency among cultivators, contradicting the competitive spirit essential to their path. His suggestion to redistribute quotas based on strength leads to a heated discussion among representatives from various sects and clans, particularly concerning the declining Zou family and Chi Yan Zong, who fear losing their spots. Bian Yi Fei proposes a challenge where each sect can send representatives to defend a ring, allowing them to win spots based on their performance. This proposal is met with mixed reactions, with some factions eager to participate, while others, like Zou Jia and Chi Yan Zong, feel threatened. Ultimately, Bian Yi Fei suggests that Wan Bao Lou, a commercial entity with less combat prowess, defend the ring first, causing concern among its members. Wan Xiao Bei, a member of Wan Bao Lou, approaches Gu Xiu, questioning his capability against a Heaven's Chosen, to which he confidently replies that he only needs "one sword."

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