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

Xu Xiu Yun hurriedly shared everything she knew about Xu Wan Qing, revealing that over a century ago, Xu Wan Qing had a fortuitous encounter that granted her celestial blessings and treasures, including a jade fan that she always carried. Despite her reputation as a Divine Doctor, Xu Wan Qing became increasingly focused on her public image and treated anyone who sought her help. Gu Xiu, however, was skeptical about Xu Xiu Yun's fate, stating that her grand scheme involved sacrificing lives and that he could not save her. As Xu Xiu Yun's Golden Core shattered, she realized too late that Xu Wan Qing had used her as a pawn, leading to her current demise. In her final moments, Xu Xiu Yun experienced immense agony as her Dao platform crumbled, transforming her from a powerful figure into a frail old woman. As she faced death, she unexpectedly found herself as a solidified ghostly spirit instead of dissipating. Initially elated, she soon became terrified upon seeing countless vengeful spirits surrounding her, realizing she would face eternal torment. Meanwhile, in the Jue Ling Valley sect, Yi Zhi Yin engaged in a tense dialogue with Wan Xiao Bei, the Master of the Tower of Wan Bao Lou, who sought collaboration but faced resistance from her. Just as tensions rose, a commotion occurred when the entrance to the underground cave was revealed.

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