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

Yi Zhi Yin expresses unwavering loyalty to Xu Shen Yi, despite her ruthless nature, due to the kindness she showed him when he was orphaned. He warns Gu Xiu that the Dan Tai mother and daughter bear a Soul Piercing Mark that will kill them if he approaches. Yi Zhi Yin attempts to coerce Gu Xiu into sacrificing himself to save them, claiming it is the only way to repay a debt of gratitude and rectify the situation. However, Gu Xiu counters that he can correct his mistakes without resorting to self-harm. He then activates a formation that nullifies the Soul Piercing Mark and confronts Yi Zhi Yin, who realizes too late that he and Gu Xiu are fundamentally different in their values. As Gu Xiu defeats Yi Zhi Yin, the latter expresses regret for his misguided loyalty. Gu Xiu prioritizes saving the Dan Tai mother and daughter, leaving Yi Zhi Yin behind. Meanwhile, other cultivators begin to uncover the dark secrets of Jue Ling Valley, vowing to expose the wrongs committed by Qing Xuan. In a surprising turn, Gu Xiu encounters a projection of Dan Tai Shi, who expresses sorrow and indicates that the curse on the Dan Tai Clan may finally be lifted.

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