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

The overseers of the Spirit Beast Peak are alarmed by prolonged and unusual fluctuations in a grand formation, which they suspect may indicate a breakthrough attempt from within. Despite their concerns, they hesitate to act due to fear of angering Lu Qing Yao, their master known for her harsh punishments. After hours of waiting, Shi Si Ling, a powerful figure in the sect, arrives and insists on opening the formation. She uses her Source Technique to breach it, revealing Lu Qing Yao inside, who is being attacked by vengeful spirits while attempting to cultivate using the blood of the Demon Race. Lu Qing Yao reassures everyone that she is fine and capable of handling the situation, leading to a collective sigh of relief among the onlookers. Shi Si Ling, still concerned about the fierce spirits, offers help, but Lu Qing Yao confidently declines, eager to prove herself.

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