The Gate of the Mysterious Realm

Summary

Princess Flame Dance and Shi Mu contemplate their crossing of a river inhabited by dangerous swordfish. Mo Lang suggests building a sturdy raft, which surprises both of them due to the potential risks involved. They successfully construct a raft and cross the river using a talisman that conjures strong winds. Once on the other side, they discuss their next steps, with Jin Huang pulling out a detailed map of the central region. Tensions arise as Princess Flame Dance expresses concern about their safety, but Mo Lang insists on continuing their hunt for ferocious beasts. Shi Mu challenges them to be honest about their true intentions, leading Mo Lang to reveal their goal of finding the rare Qing Shuang Guo fruit, which can aid in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks. Mo Lang explains that they must deal with a powerful Ice Crystal Scorpion guarding the fruit, requiring teamwork to defeat it. While the others are eager to pursue the fruit, Shi Mu remains cautious, prioritizing his own goals of hunting a multi-headed python.

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