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 blood-soaked land considered sacred by the Holy Sect, an old farmer instructs disciples from Awakening Spirit Valley on how to use sacred artifacts to cultivate valuable spiritual fruits and herbs. The disciples are warned to avoid harming the land, as disobedience leads to severe punishment. Unbeknownst to them, the artifacts are traps designed to absorb their essence and life force. Despite initial hesitation, one disciple triggers the artifact, realizing it functions normally. However, panic ensues when others find themselves unable to stop the flow of their spiritual energy into the artifacts, revealing the horrifying truth that they are being sacrificed as fertilizer. As chaos erupts, a woodsman gleefully threatens the disciples, confirming their grim fate as mere firewood and fertilizer for the land.

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