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

The chapter introduces the Bi Bo Sect, a small but historically significant sect located in the picturesque Nine Pools area of the Eastern Wilderness. Lv Dong Shan expresses admiration for the sect, while Gu Xiu, who has a mysterious past with the sect, remains silent. They are soon approached by female disciples who lead them into the sect as Lv Dong Shan is there to help with the sect leader's injuries. The sect seeks the Xuan Yin Guardian Pill, a rare and powerful elixir necessary for healing the injured leader. The Vice Sect Master, Leng Ming Shu, explains the urgency of their need for the pill, which causes a stir among the gathered cultivators. As they prepare to enter the ruins to retrieve the pill, Gu Xiu observes the stone guardians at the entrance, which prevent stronger cultivators from entering. After careful consideration, he crosses the threshold into the ruins, unaware of the significance of his actions. Meanwhile, Jiang Xun from the Aoi Sacred Land is preparing to leave for the outside world, aiming to establish his own legacy.

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