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 the Dragon Ridge Pass, the last stronghold of cultivators, rumors spread about Gu Xiu, the Sword Immortal, who abandoned Qing Xuan after being mistreated for three years. Despite the dangers of the area, cultivators gather in a tavern, expressing their indignation over Gu Xiu's treatment and deciding to take action against Qing Xuan. Inspired by a muscular man named Cheng, twenty-four warriors from Dragon Ridge Pass set out to confront Qing Xuan. Meanwhile, in Fish Dock, the Red Fish Gang, grateful for Gu Xiu's past heroics in saving their city, gathers to discuss seeking justice for him after hearing about his mistreatment. They resolve to prepare for battle against Qing Xuan as well. In Zi Yang City, Bai Song Yang confronts his father, Bai Chang Lin, about the reassignment of clan members to assist in seeking justice for Gu Xiu. Despite concerns over the dangers posed by Qing Xuan, Bai Song Yang emphasizes the importance of righteousness and vows to help their benefactor. Bai Chang Lin acknowledges his son's righteous spirit but reminds him of the principles they uphold.

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