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

The chapter explores the turmoil within the Qing Xuan Sanctuary during a time of crisis, as rumors spread among the disciples, undermining morale. Xia Zheng Yuan, the Grand Overseer, confronts and punishes several inner disciples for their cowardice and treachery, using harsh methods to restore order. Despite his efforts, he realizes that the sect's supposed invincibility is an illusion, as the disciples display cowardice in the face of real danger. The chapter also introduces discussions among the elders about Gu Xiu, a former disciple who may be their only hope against the Red Robe Army. Ge Ling Long decides to send a message to Gu Xiu, hoping he will return to aid the sect, while the elders remain wary of the true origins of the Red Robe threat. As they contemplate their situation, the ominous approach of the Red Robe army signals impending danger.

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