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

Gu Xiu expresses regret after stepping down from the Divine Platform Stone Bamboo Array, acknowledging that while he has significantly improved his physical strength to rival a second-tier demon beast, it is still not enough for the formidable enemies he faces. He decides to shift his focus to breaking through to Foundation Establishment and advancing to Golden Core. Upon encountering the legendary Star Shattering Forging Platform, he recalls a past dream where it was used to restore a powerful sword. Despite his doubts about obtaining it without divine luck, he attempts to form a bond with the platform by using a drop of his blood. To his surprise, the platform responds positively, revealing its spirit, Xingchen, which eagerly requests to be hammered. Gu Xiu begins forging, and with each strike, he strengthens the connection and receives the power of the platform, culminating in the construction of a Ten Thousand Stars Forging Dao Platform. Meanwhile, outside the ruins, Gu Xiu's companions worry about his well-being, unaware of his progress. The scene shifts to Yu Xue Qing, who learns of a powerful ally from the Qing Xuan Holy Land arriving to assist them, leading to a tense moment as they confront a stone statue.

Full content