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

Lv Dong Shan and Shang Zhong Qing discuss Gu Xiu's powerful sword move, the Waking of Insects, which he seems to be using despite being at the Golden Core stage. Gu Xiu demonstrates this move, shattering the armor of twelve Nascent Soul captains, leading to their annihilation. As the battle continues, a black monkey with bloodline suppression appears, causing fear among the demon beasts and prompting Gu Xiu to challenge his enemies. Shang Guan Yu, despite his reluctance, is pressured by his brother Shang Zhong Qing to take action, but he refuses and instead lashes out. Shang Zhong Qing inspires the Floating Pagoda soldiers, leading many to abandon their weapons and armor in defiance of Shang Guan Yu. As chaos ensues, Gu Xiu senses an impending danger from above, with a massive hand reaching down toward him.

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