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 introduces the Tracking Puppet, a rare and challenging puppet to craft, capable of tracking the Divine Soul, making it nearly impossible for its target to escape. Gu Xiu encounters two shadowy figures who claim to be sent by the sect to bring him back, but he suspects their true intentions are malicious. Despite their attempts to persuade him, Gu Xiu remains cautious and eventually agrees to follow them outside the city. Once they reach a secluded valley, the two disciples set up an isolation formation under the pretense of caution. Gu Xiu, aware of their deception, cleverly engages them in conversation while preparing for a potential ambush. The disciples reveal their intent to kill him, but Gu Xiu remains calm, drawing a long sword and challenging them, indicating he is ready to fight back.

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