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

Jiang Xun visits Nian Zhao Xi, who is trapped at the Cliff of Reflection, seeking her help for a divination before his dangerous journey to Yunxiao City. He expresses concern over the turmoil in their sect and the misfortunes of their senior sisters. Nian Zhao Xi initially remains distant but eventually acknowledges the chaos, surprisingly stating that it is a good thing, suggesting that karma is at play. Their conversation escalates as Nian Zhao Xi admits her regrets about her past actions, leading to a confrontation with their master, Guan Xue Lan, who accuses her of being rebellious. As tensions rise, Jiang Xun is forcibly removed from the cliff, filled with anticipation for a violent outcome. Meanwhile, he senses a significant force emerging, revealing the Immortal Gate, which fills him with dread as he realizes it is linked to Yunxiao City and Gu Xiu.

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