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

Dan Tai Shi, filled with determination, reveals to Gu Xiu that he plans to sacrifice his soul to protect the Dan Tai bloodline, which is on the brink of extinction. He needs Gu Xiu to burn his soul to activate the final wax refining formation. However, the woman in the cage, a descendant of Dan Tai, unexpectedly offers her own soul instead, believing it to be stronger and more capable of saving her child. Despite Dan Tai Shi's protests, she insists on this choice, expressing her desire for liberation from her torment. Gu Xiu, understanding her resolve, activates the formation to extract the Void Stone Wax from the Dan Tai bloodline, sacrificing the woman's soul in the process. Meanwhile, Xu Wan Qing, unaware of the impending consequences, prepares to absorb the refined Supreme Wax, believing it will grant her immense power. As she completes the process, she is ensnared by red threads, signifying the dark repercussions of her actions.

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