Taoshan.
Yu Zhenzi knelt before the South Heavenly Gate, his body trembling as he wept and pleaded, "Zhang Yang is too crafty, employing some unknown secret technique to seize all four Immortal Artifacts. I am incompetent and seek punishment from the Ancestor Master. However, Zhang Yang paid a heavy price to use that technique. Observing his condition, it seems he no longer has the strength to invoke it. I solemnly implore the Ancestor Master to bestow Immortal Artifacts once more. This time, I am determined to slay that madman. Should I fail, I am willing to offer my head to the Ancestor Master as an apology for my sins!"
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Outside the South Heavenly Gate, a towering figure stood silently, blazing like the sun, his presence fierce and brilliant.
Yu Zhenzi lifted his head. His face was a blend of sincere fear and sworn determination.
The Immortal enveloped in Xuan Light outside pondered for a long while, seemingly hesitant.
