The Gate of the Mysterious Realm

Summary

Wu Lan invites the Flame Dance Princess and Shi Mu to the Aoi Palace after a tense encounter, where they learn about a potential alliance between the sea clan and the savage tribes. High Priest Yan Ya informs them of the situation, revealing that the sea clan's Saintess has proposed an alliance against humans. The Flame Dance Princess expresses concern over the precarious position of humans, while Yan Ya reassures her of the Aoi tribe's opposition to the sea clan. He offers her a Yin-Repelling Pill to eliminate a lingering threat from a sea clan warrior. After their meeting, Shi Mu and the Flame Dance Princess share their worries about the alliance discussions. Shi Mu remains cautious about his identity and the presence of the Fire Snake tribe. He later meets Min Tu, a priest from the Aoi tribe, who offers to guide him around the Sacred Mountain, revealing the strict surveillance in place. The chapter ends with Shi Mu and Min Tu exploring the unique architecture and culture of the mountain.

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