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 describes the pivotal Refining Qi stage in martial arts, marking the transition from Mortals to cultivators. Before reaching the third layer, cultivators show minimal distinctions from Mortals, with slight advantages in strength and recovery. Upon reaching the third layer, a cultivator's dantian and qi sea fully form, allowing for the mobilization of internal spiritual energy and the performance of simple spells. Gu Xiu practices the Drive Vines technique using a bamboo rod, struggling against its resistance. After a series of attempts, he successfully transforms the bamboo into a green fishing rod using a blood oath. As he fishes, he unexpectedly catches a tome titled "Heavenly Books Talismans," which is believed to contain the essence of the talisman path. Gu Xiu recalls his past promise to help his senior sister, Qin Mo Ran, find this book, realizing the significance of his catch. The tome is complex and profound, requiring extensive study, which Gu Xiu feels he cannot afford. He then considers using his ancient tome to write down the contents of the Heavenly Books to aid his understanding, leading to a significant change occurring in the outside world.

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