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

Gu Xiu faces disappointment from Headmaster Guan Xue Lan after a recent incident, prompting a tense exchange where he questions the basis for his remorse. As he challenges her authority, he reveals the promise made to him regarding the sect master position. Guan Xue Lan, taken aback, ultimately confronts Gu Xiu about his intentions. Gu Xiu proposes the Abandonment of Sect Spirit Agreement, indicating his desire to sever ties with the sect. Despite initial resistance, Guan Xue Lan signs the agreement, leading to a dramatic severance of Gu Xiu's connection to the sect and its fortunes. As he leaves, both excitement and concern arise among the remaining disciples, while Guan Xue Lan vows to make Gu Xiu understand the consequences of his choice. The chapter concludes with a mysterious figure in the sect sensing a significant disturbance in their fortunes.

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