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

Guan Xue Lan and her disciples witness terrifying thunderclouds, fearing for Xu Wan Qing, who is inside facing formidable thunder dragons. Xu Wan Qing, determined to protect her sect, declares that Gu Xiu deserves to die, believing his death would bring honor or relief. As she fights the thunder dragons, her efforts are futile, and she suffers immense torment. Eventually, the thunder dragons, led by their king, choose to leave her alive, causing her humiliation. Outside, the disciples celebrate the dissipating thunder, attributing their survival to the strength of their sect. Guan Xue Lan realizes the need to stabilize the morale of the sect, announcing Xu Wan Qing's success in alchemy despite the chaos. Meanwhile, Gu Xiu senses a mysterious presence watching him, reflecting on his rapid cultivation but feeling the need for greater strength.

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