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 courtyard of Qing Xuan disciples, a female disciple unexpectedly admires a Jue Ling Gu disciple named Gu Xiu for his skills and offers him a token that grants him access to manage spirit herbs in her courtyard. This opportunity is significant for Gu Xiu, as it could elevate his status. As he explores Jue Ling Gu, he searches for the elusive Dan Tai Clan but finds nothing, only learning of two restricted areas. One area, a blood-colored field, piques his interest due to its strict security and mysterious aura. Gu Xiu decides to investigate it further. Meanwhile, he releases Shattered Star from confinement, sensing mischief brewing. As Gu Xiu enters the blood field, he discovers it is rich with life-enhancing spirit herbs, cultivated through horrific means involving the sacrifice of countless lives. He realizes that the entire operation of Jue Ling Gu is a facade for Xu Wan Qing's true purpose, which involves the dark harvesting of life for longevity elixirs. Gu Xiu understands that Xu Wan Qing's long-term plans are doomed to fail.

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