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

Nian Zhao Xi anxiously searches for her junior brother, Gu Xiu, relying on divination to track him amidst the chaos of battlefields filled with death. Despite knowing he has regained some cultivation, she fears for his safety in the perilous Tianqi Mountains. Meanwhile, in the Wanbao Tower convoy, a Nascent Soul cultivator named He Zeng confronts Su Ru Mei, who stands up to him despite being severely injured by his overwhelming power. Gu Xiu, from within the carriage, audaciously provokes He Zeng, causing confusion and wariness. As the tension escalates, Gu Xiu reveals he knows Su Ru Mei and asserts his indifference towards her safety, leading to a standoff. Ultimately, Su Ru Mei leaves to gather reinforcements while Gu Xiu and He Zeng engage in a battle of wits, with He Zeng contemplating whether to attack Gu Xiu after five hundred years.

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