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

In a tense standoff, disciples of the Qing Xuan sect face off against each other, driven by fear and desperation as Rain Spirits urge them to act. Bian Yi Fei, initially trying to maintain unity, becomes a target as his fellow disciples attack him to ensure their survival. A brutal fight ensues, resulting in Bian Yi Fei defeating several disciples, but ultimately he is poisoned by one of them. As he panics over losing his cultivation, he seeks help from a mysterious old man in a courtyard, only to be crushed by a massive grinding wheel projection, turning him to dust. This event triggers the dispersal of fog and barriers around Rainfall Valley, drawing powerful figures eager to seize the newly revealed opportunities. Meanwhile, Gu Xiu remains unaware of the chaos, enjoying his wine in the courtyard.

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