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 focuses on the Bi Bo Sect's anxious wait for Jiang Xun, who has entered a ruin for several hours. Elders express their frustrations about Jiang Xun potentially receiving an inheritance and their distrust of him due to his Qing Xuan background. Leng Ming Shu tries to keep morale up, but concerns about Jiang Xun's intentions linger. Suddenly, a powerful force emanates from the ruins, indicating Jiang Xun's distress. He emerges badly injured, claiming to have the Xuan Yin Soul Protection Pill but quickly reveals it to be a fake, using the chaos to escape. The Bi Bo Sect is furious upon realizing they were deceived, vowing to seek revenge against Aoi for Jiang Xun's betrayal. Meanwhile, Jiang Xun, despite his injuries, is panicking over the loss of his companion spirit tool, the Heavenly Gift Ruyi, which has mysteriously disappeared.

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