The exchange with the Cyan Hill Mountain lineage was very successful—even smoother than Gu Zhao had anticipated. Bai Ke also got to meet her grandmother.
After two days as a guest at Cyan Hill Mountain, Gu Zhao left the Silk Embroideress and Bai Ke to stay there temporarily. He took the few old Daoists and headed to the cave dwelling of Mo He Divine Monarch to deal with the Demon Realm he had evolved.
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The Southern Border Mountains, Poison Dragon Swamp.
Legend had it that this swamp was originally called Jade Lake. Its waters used to be crystal clear, reflecting the surrounding landscape like a flawless piece of jade, which earned it its name. But one day, an East Sea Divine Dragon and a venomous insect of the Southern Border fought a massive battle here. Their clash darkened the sun and moon, and shattered the earth and mountains. All surrounding living creatures were wiped out, and poisonous fire surged up from the earth veins. In the end, both perished.
