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 Wan Qing grapples with the unexpected implications of obtaining the complete Tai Xu Stone Wax, feeling a tightness in her chest as she reflects on the Clan of Sinners and her own motivations. Despite her extensive efforts over five hundred years, she finds the power gained from the complete wax disappointingly minimal. As she struggles with feelings of resentment towards the Dan Tai Clan, she is suddenly struck by an overwhelming pain that shatters her heart and tears at her Divine Soul. This torment is exacerbated by a cold voice chastising her for harboring negative thoughts, leading to a cycle of suffering that she attempts to mitigate using her willpower. As she tries to regain control, she encounters mischievous rat spirits that further aggravate her situation. Despite her status and power, Xu Wan Qing realizes she is in a precarious position, with her willpower severely diminished and the threat of further punishment looming over her.

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