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, having acquired three powerful masks, cleverly evades his pursuers by changing his appearance. He reflects on the ancient temple in the Tianqi Mountain Range and the treasures of the Western Desert Buddhist Sect, realizing that he has unexpectedly obtained the masks without incurring their karma. After restoring his original appearance, he visits the Wanbao Building to gather cultivation resources and learns from Cheng Fu Shou that a mysterious group is linked to the Wan Yun worship, causing unrest in Yunxiao City. As Gu Xiu focuses on his training, the city experiences increased violence and chaos due to the influx of outsiders searching for the truth behind the worship. Meanwhile, Cheng Fu Shou anxiously awaits the return of Gu Xiu, whose talismans have gained immense popularity. However, the situation at Wanbao Tower becomes dire as competition increases, prompting Su Ru Mei to announce a new secret technique to enhance talismans, aiming to attract attention and maintain their market position. Gu Xiu, now disguised, meets Cheng Fu Shou and learns of the increased price for his talismans. He decides to observe the situation further before taking any definitive action, but is interrupted by the appearance of two familiar figures.

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