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

Jiang Xun, initially cheerful, narrowly avoids a deadly attack from the Unfettered Sword, which is perceived by his senior sisters as a threat. Wei Chi Chun Lei explains that the sword is testing Jiang Xun to determine if he is worthy of being its master. Despite concerns from the others, Jiang Xun decides to trust the sword and embraces the challenge. He confidently declares his commitment, but as the sword attacks, he hesitates, resulting in a minor injury. The senior sisters, worried for him, prepare to intervene, but Wei Chi Chun Lei insists he must trust the sword fully. Jiang Xun ultimately chooses to stand his ground, yet retreats at the last moment, provoking the sword's contempt. As the senior sisters prepare to destroy the sword for its disobedience, it unexpectedly awakens life force, signaling a breakthrough, but also threatens to self-destruct, leading to a looming calamity.

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