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 boldly claims that his sword can challenge a Supreme, causing disbelief and shock among onlookers, who think he has lost his mind. Mi Xing He, standing behind him, expresses skepticism about Gu Xiu's bravado, warning him that the Supremes have means to deal with him. Despite the overwhelming pressure from the black-robed Supreme, Gu Xiu remains unfazed, surprising everyone. The Supreme unleashes a dark realm to trap Gu Xiu, but he stands unaffected, leading to confusion and fear among the spectators. Gu Xiu reveals he has used a technique to exchange causality with Mi Xing He, causing the Supreme's attacks to harm Mi Xing He instead. As Gu Xiu prepares to strike the Supreme, a third figure rushes in, shouting at Gu Xiu.

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