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

Nian Zhao Xi, the Grand Soul Master of Tianji Pavilion, reflects on her unwavering loyalty to the Qinxuan Sect, even amidst its corruption. For the first time, she contemplates the idea of destroying Qinxuan as she witnesses a troubling fate involving Gu Xiu and the greedy Mi Xing He from the Star Transformation Palace. Mi Xing He, knowledgeable in Tianji and causality, indicates that Gu Xiu's destiny is to die in Qing Xuan, despite Gu Xiu's previous abandonment by the sect. The conversation reveals that while fate is largely predetermined, there is a slim chance of overcoming it. Gu Xiu, undeterred by the grim outlook, expresses a refusal to despair, prompting Mi Xing He to admire his perspective. As the chapter concludes, Mi Xing He threatens to harm Gu Xiu's loved ones if he does not comply with his demands, forcing Gu Xiu into a precarious position.

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