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

Xu Wan Qing, witnessing a celestial phenomenon, realizes it might be linked to Jiang Xun. As anxiety grips her, a disciple brings alarming news about Sixth Master Uncle, He Meng Yun, whose life force is rapidly diminishing due to an overwhelming death energy. Despite Xu Wan Qing's desperate attempts to save her, she discovers a grayish force consuming He Meng Yun's vitality. Meanwhile, Nian Zhao Xi prepares to sacrifice herself and He Meng Yun to confront a powerful entity, the White Jade Silkworm. They plan to use He Meng Yun's Divine Soul to uncover the entity's weaknesses. As this unfolds, Gu Xiu is healing under the Sky Dome, becoming increasingly powerful, which alarms his rivals, Lv Dong Shan and Shang Zhong Qing. They note the widening gap between Gu Xiu and themselves. Just as twelve lieutenants attempt a sneak attack on Gu Xiu, he remains calm and draws his sword, causing the attackers to freeze in place, leaving them bewildered as he steps away effortlessly.

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