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

Shi Si Ling investigates the mysterious deaths of Qing Xuan disciples near Rainfall Valley, realizing they were ambushed by powerful assailants familiar with Qing Xuan's protective marks. As she delves deeper, she learns that over three hundred disciples had entered the valley, but only a few returned, with her own disciples missing. Tensions rise as she confronts other sects, who accuse Qing Xuan of wrongdoing and claim her disciples received retribution. After a soul search reveals troubling information about betrayal and infighting among Qing Xuan disciples, Shi Si Ling suspects a deeper conspiracy, particularly focusing on a figure from Wan Bao Tower, Gu Xiu, who evades her probing. The chapter ends with Shi Si Ling demanding Gu Xiu to demonstrate his abilities, hinting at a looming confrontation.

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