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

On the day the Unfailing Sword is forged, excitement fills the Qing Xuan Holy Land as the possibility of the sword gaining a powerful spirit arises. The disciples celebrate the anticipated good fortune, planning a grand feast for Jiang Xun, the little junior brother. However, concerns about the sect's safety due to the incomplete Guardian Array prevent them from inviting outsiders. As preparations for the banquet begin, the Unfailing Sword unexpectedly fails to return after soaring into the sky, causing worry among the disciples. They speculate about its absence while giving Jiang Xun advice for his future adventures. Meanwhile, Gu Xiu, who had been fishing, is bewildered by the sudden appearance of the sword beside him, leaving him in deep contemplation.

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