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

Hong Yi, leading a formidable army in red robes and black armor, announces the final assault on the Aoi Mountain gate, prompting a surge of fear among the Aoi disciples. Despite the elders' attempts to rally their forces, many disciples flee in terror, revealing their cowardice. The red-clad troops, undeterred by casualties, charge forward with a relentless spirit, invoking despair among the defenders. As the Aoi disciples recognize former enemies among the attackers, panic ensues, leading to a complete rout. The three Grand Elders, filled with frustration, realize their failure to protect the sacred ground. Hong Yi taunts the Aoi disciples, challenging them to fight, but they remain paralyzed by fear. Xia Zheng Yuan finally steps up, confronting Hong Yi, who is revealed to be Guan Qiu Ning, igniting a tense standoff.

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