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

After the arena contest, Gu Xiu returned to his cabin to stabilize his realm. As night fell, he prepared to fish with his bamboo rod but was interrupted by a heavenly-grade sword, the Unburdened Sword, which descended from the Sky Dome. Initially on guard, Gu Xiu sensed the sword's weak goodwill and its desire to acknowledge him as its master. However, he rejected the sword, wanting to avoid the karma associated with Aoi, from which he had severed ties. Despite his refusals, the sword continued to express its loyalty. Eventually, the sword communicated a troubling question: if its current master died, could Gu Xiu become its master? Stunned by this revelation, Gu Xiu noted the Xiaoyao Pendant's sudden excitement as it appeared to communicate with the sword. The Unburdened Sword then retreated but ultimately shot off towards Aoi, leaving Gu Xiu perplexed. Meanwhile, at the Qing Xuan Sacred Land, Jiang Xun and the senior sisters were worried about the sword's prolonged absence. They discussed the possibility of the sword being influenced by evil spirits but concluded it was unlikely due to Jiang Xun's virtuous nature. Just as they were about to summon the sword, it returned, but with a menacing aura, surprising everyone, especially Jiang Xun, who was eager to wield it.

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