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

Qin Mo Ran is determined to pass the immortal's test while Shi Si Ling is concerned about Seventh Junior Sister, Lu Qing Yao, whose Nascent Soul is fragile after her recent breakthrough. Although she has survived, her future in cultivation looks bleak. Shi Si Ling instructs Jiang Xun to take care of Lu Qing Yao, emphasizing her vulnerability. Shi Si Ling plans to travel to Yunxiao City to assist Wu Shi Jie, who is in trouble. Jiang Xun expresses confidence in handling the situation and assures Shi Si Ling he holds no resentment regarding past matters. After Shi Si Ling departs, Jiang Xun reveals his frustration over Lu Qing Yao's condition, feeling betrayed by her failure to properly utilize a dangerous technique. He attempts to heal her using a heavenly bestowed Ruyi and reflects on the situation with a white jade fan that reveals memories. Jiang Xun discovers troubling connections involving Xu Wan Qing and Gu Xiu, realizing he has overlooked significant threats. As he activates an ancient jade slip to initiate a plan, he senses a powerful Source Dao Rhythm emerging in the sky, causing panic. Meanwhile, in Yunxiao City, excitement erupts among talisman masters as the ancient Dao rhythm intensifies, prompting Broken Star to question Gu Xiu's true identity.

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