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

The chapter focuses on a competitive arena where Gu Xiu, an early-stage foundation-building cultivator, unexpectedly defeats several skilled challengers, including Niu Xi Fang, a formidable opponent from the Qing Xuan Sacred Land. The crowd is left in shock as they cannot discern how Gu Xiu accomplishes these victories, as he appears to wield an invisible sword technique that inflicts swift, lethal injuries. Despite the challengers' strengths and cautious approaches, each one falls to Gu Xiu's mysterious ability, leading to growing anxiety among the onlookers from the five sects and three clans. As Gu Xiu continues to dominate the arena, it becomes clear that he is a significant threat, potentially monopolizing the qualifications for entry into the Rainfall Valley, causing fear and disbelief among the elite cultivators present. Meanwhile, at the Qing Xuan Holy Land, preparations are underway for the forging of a divine sword, highlighting the chapter's tension between Gu Xiu's unexpected prowess and the impending significance of the divine sword.

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