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 reveals the significance of the broken Aoi bamboos, which were part of a powerful formation known as the Aoi Bamboo Dragon Trap. Gu Xiu's previous actions of cutting the bamboos raise suspicions about whether it was mere luck or skill. Mu Xing Sheng attempts to demonstrate his strength against the bamboos but fails to sever them easily, leading to doubts about his abilities. Observers, including Su Ru Mei, begin to realize that Gu Xiu might possess extraordinary power, suggesting he intentionally targeted the formation's eye. As the convoy moves on, they discover the corpses of several notorious cultivators, all killed in a single strike to their heart veins, heightening the sense of fear and respect for Gu Xiu's capabilities.

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