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 depicts a chaotic scene where the Grand Elder of the Qing Xuan Sacred Land confronts a mysterious figure in red, initially believed to be Guan Qiu Ning. As the Grand Elder experiences excruciating pain from having his cultivation and lifespan extracted, he desperately questions the identity and motives of his assailant. Meanwhile, the Aoi disciples, filled with fear, begin to falter and consider surrendering as they witness their leader's downfall. Ge Ling Long, an elder, attempts to rally the disciples but faces rebellion and defiance instead. As the situation spirals out of control, many disciples abandon their sect, leading to an unprecedented defeat for Qing Xuan. The events are broadcasted, shocking those in Aoi City, who struggle to accept the fall of their once-mighty sacred place. The chapter concludes with a sense of impending doom for Aoi, as other sects prepare to capitalize on its downfall.

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