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 focuses on the secret defensive technique known as "Guarding like a mountain," used by Tiance Manor, which allows practitioners to draw upon the power of surrounding mountains and rivers for protection. While this technique is incredibly powerful, it also has significant drawbacks, including the risk of becoming completely immobilized and reliant on the technique for defense. Ye Hong Ling, who is trapped in this state, is eventually rescued by Nian Zhao Xi, who hopes to learn about Gu Xiu, her junior brother, believed to be dead. However, Ye Hong Ling reveals that she could not perceive anything while trapped and shares her limited encounters with Gu Xiu, describing him as powerful yet solitary. As Nian Zhao Xi reflects on Gu Xiu's transformation since returning from a forbidden area, she realizes the impact of his experiences on his personality. The chapter ends with Ye Hong Ling quoting a profound statement from Gu Xiu about the indifference of the world and the cruelty of human emotions.

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