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 chapter depicts a cold welcome banquet for Gu Xiu, who has returned after five hundred years. Despite being the guest of honor, he finds himself isolated, with the senior sisters deliberately avoiding him. Only Jiang Xun, his little junior brother, sits somewhat close, but even that feels distant. As the banquet progresses, Gu Xiu attempts to engage in conversation but is met with vague responses, highlighting a stark contrast to their past camaraderie. Nian Chao Xi is the only one who expresses genuine emotion, welcoming Gu Xiu with a hug and tears, which leaves the others silent and uncomfortable. After the banquet, Guan Xue Lan examines Gu Xiu and declares him a "useless person" with no chance of cultivation, leading to further isolation. Over the next three days at Zhuo Peak, Gu Xiu is largely ignored, except for a visit from Nian Chao Xi. She confronts the other senior sisters about their treatment of Gu Xiu, questioning whether it is he who has changed or them. Meanwhile, Gu Xiu, in a different setting, experiences a profound moment of spiritual awakening, entering a state known as "Entering Dao," which attracts attention and admiration from others in the caravan. His alias, Feng Bu Gui, is revealed to be a means of evading detection by the Qing Xuan Holy Land.

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