Cloud Family Port
云家港口
A strictly regulated trading hub where fighting is prohibited, serving as the logistics center for the local fish farmers.
Mirror Moon Lake
镜月湖
A vast body of water where fish farmers raise Spirit Bone Carp and other aquatic resources under the jurisdiction of the Cloud Family.
Rosy Clouds Town
碧霞镇
A settlement located south of Mirror Moon Lake where the Lan Family maintained their estate and spiritual fields.
Lan Family Domain
蓝家地盘
A territory encompassing fifty square miles rented from the Cloud Family, containing ten acres of spiritual fields for growing Spirit Essence Rice.
Cloud Family
云家
The dominant cultivation clan within an eight-hundred-mile radius, rumored to be led by a Foundation Establishment ancestor.
Heart Lake Island
湖心岛
The ancestral home of the Cloud Family, located at the center of Mirror Moon Lake where the spiritual energy is most concentrated.
Fengxue Valley Secret Realm
风雪谷秘境
An ancient, dangerous, and restricted relic site that opens once every three hundred years, filled with spirit herbs and lethal formations.
Tiannan Sect
天南宗
The supreme governing power of the Tiannan Region, overseeing the four major top-tier clans.
Sunset Pond
落日潭
A dangerous location within the Fengxue Valley Secret Realm rumored to contain high-level spiritual treasures and guarded by powerful beasts.
Snow Palace
雪宫
A magnificent, silver-shining palace located on the highest peak of the secret realm, where the creatures of the valley dare not approach.
Qiyun Mountain
齐云山
The base of operations and ancestral grounds for the Yu family, where they have cultivated their resources for many years.
Immortal Sect Market
仙门坊市
A bustling hub for cultivators, considered a safe haven and a primary destination for clans fleeing regional instability.
Arctic Snow Forest
北极雪森
A vast, frozen wilderness filled with high-level spirit beasts and the location of the deep-seated secret realm entrances.
Qingyun Town
青云镇
A small town bordering the cultivation market, possessing a spiritual vein suitable for cultivation but limited in depth.
Qingshui Bay
清水湾
A scenic residential area within Qingyun Town where Chen Jianghe established his new home, featuring elaborate water-based landscaping.
Silver Moon Peak
银月峰
A specific location within the Tiannan Sect territory, associated with Daoist Lan.
Youxian Mountain Range
游仙山脉
A formidable mountain region rumored to hold ancient legacies and powerful beast-related opportunities.
Qianshan Market
千山坊市
A market location where Chen Jianghe previously operated before moving to Qingshui Bay.
Chengtian Peak
承天峰
A peak within the Tiannan Sect visited by high-ranking elders.
Cuiyun Peak
翠云峰
A peak within the Tiannan Sect where Liu Zhiyi resides.
Starfall Sea
星罗海
A treacherous and vast ocean region.
Ice Snow Island
冰雪岛
A dangerous destination mentioned as a long-term goal.
Hundred Treasures Tower
百宝楼
A major commercial establishment located within the Immortal Sect Market, housed in a white jade-like structure. It serves as a central hub for purchasing cultivation resources, spiritual materials, and managing spiritual beasts.
Feng Country
丰国
The sovereign nation where the current political power struggles are concentrated.
Fangzhang Mountain
方丈山
A prominent mountain site in the capital of Feng Country, known for its dense forests and the presence of the Qingshin Pavilion.
Qingyin Pavilion
清音阁
An exclusive, elegantly structured residence located atop Fangzhang Mountain, serving as a sanctuary for elite alchemists Jiang Ruxu and Zhuang Xinyan.
Prime Minister's Mansion
相国府
The administrative seat of Ruan Tieniu in the Feng capital, serving as the center for government affairs and political maneuvering.
Yingxian Hall
迎仙殿
A grand reception and banquet hall reserved for high-stakes political meetings and official state functions.
Fushou Street
福寿街
An exclusive street within the Immortal Sect Market, reserved for high-status individuals such as sect heirs, master artisans, and false-dantian cultivators.
Qinghe Market
清河坊市
A local market known for standard pricing of Foundation Establishment Pills.
Dukou Market
渡口坊市
A market noted for selling unreliable or 'trap' pills.
Exchange Pavilion
易物楼
A specialized structure within the Immortal Sect Market dedicated to the high-level barter and trade of rare cultivation resources.
Duobao Market
多宝坊市
A secondary commercial hub noted for having a workshop specialized in spirit beast breeding.
Luoxia Peak
落霞峰
A mountain peak belonging to a cultivation sect, serving as the base for practitioners like Zhou Xiaoxuan.
Immortal Sect Restaurant
仙门酒楼
A common meeting ground and establishment within the cultivator bazaar for transacting business and networking.
Qinghe Prefecture
清河府
A territory controlled by the Qinghe family, encompassing former areas like Qiyun Mountain and Mirror Moon Lake.
Qinghe Clans
清河二族
Two allied cultivation clans hostile toward Chen Jianghe.
Qing Country
清国
A nation currently exerting political pressure on the Immortal Sect Market.
Qianyuan Peak
乾元峰
One of the twelve main peaks of the Tiannan Sect, responsible for managing Hundred Treasures Towers throughout the Tiannan region.
Qi Country
齐国
A region located north of the Tongtian River.
Yue Country
越国
A region previously conquered by the Tiannan Sect.
Nan Country
南国
A nation destroyed by Qi Country.
Youxian Town
游仙镇
A cultivation town located near the entrance to the Youxian Mountain Range, under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Sect Market.
Wangxian Town
望仙镇
A neighboring cultivation town near the Immortal Sect Market used by Chen Jianghe for spreading rumors.
Luoxia Valley
落霞谷
A treacherous area located four hundred miles deep within the Youxian Mountain Range, known to be a source of rare biological materials and quasi-third-grade spiritual herbs.
Tianmen Market
天门坊市
A significant commercial hub known for having a higher price floor for goods compared to the Immortal Sect Market.
Taicang Peak
太苍峰
One of the twelve primary peaks of the Tiannan Sect, known for founding the Exchange Pavilion and holding significant political influence.
Chixia Peak
赤霞峰
The factional power that owns and operates the Hundred Treasures Tower.
Feng Country
风国
The sovereign nation currently engaged in aggressive regional expansion against Qing and Qi.
Tongtian River
通天河
A massive geographical barrier marking the boundary of the northern regions of the continent.
Yu Mansion
余府
The central residence and clan headquarters of the Yu family, acting as a place for family gatherings and strategic management.
Donghai Prefecture
东海郡
A strategic region located north of the Tongtian River, bordering the sea. It contains several high-grade spiritual veins and is currently governed by official clans under the Qing Country.
Lindong Prefecture
临东郡
A specific prefecture within the broader Donghai region where the Yu family has established their new residence.
Xichuan Prefecture
西川府
A region within Feng Country where the entrance to the new secret realm is located.
Muyun Mountain
慕云山
The specific mountain location housing the entrance to the Unknown Secret Realm, located west of the Duobao Market.
Cangyan Mountain
苍岩山
A mountain located on the outskirts of the Youxian Mountain Range, south of Youxian Town, serving as the designated location for the duel between Gao Peiyao and Lu Qingfeng.
Tiannan Region
天南域
The sovereign administrative territory currently stabilizing after years of instability, acting as the primary geopolitical anchor for the surrounding clans.
Treasure Pavilion
珍宝楼
Commercial establishments instituted by the Beast-Mastering Zhou Clan within the Feng Country, serving as competitors to the Hundred Treasures Tower.
Qingyun Prefecture
青云府
A strategic region within the Qing Country controlled by the Qingyun family and governed by Master Qingyun.
Spirit Snake Boat
灵蛇舟
A high-speed flying artifact piloted by Gao Peiyao, recently restored using Cloud Essence Stone.
Muyun Market
慕云坊市
A large cultivation market built into the valleys of the Muyun Mountain range, featuring cave-dwelling residences and serving as a gateway to the Starfall Sea.
Yanxia Cave Dwelling
烟霞洞府
A spacious and high-quality residence rented by Chen Jianghe in the Muyun Market, equipped with advanced defensive arrays.
Muyun Mountain Range
慕云山脉
The geographical range containing the Muyun Market, known for its complex, mountainous terrain suitable for cave dwellings.
Muyun Secret Realm
慕云秘境
An ancient, dangerous ruin located within the high peaks of the Muyun Mountain Range, recently opened for cultivation expeditions.
Strange Peak
奇峰
The specific mountain summit where the entrance to the Muyun Secret Realm is located.
Muyun Tavern
慕云酒楼
An upscale establishment located in the Muyun Market, serving as a social and meeting venue for cultivators.
Immortal Envoy's Mansion
仙使府
The official administrative residence representing the governing authority within a territory or prefecture.
Duobao Restaurant
多宝酒楼
A prominent establishment in Duobao Market that serves as a meeting hub and lodging for cultivators and visitors.
Prime Minister's Mansion
相府
The official residence and power base of Ruan Tieniu in the capital, heavily fortified with defensive arrays and situated near the Youxian Mountain Range.
Chishui
赤水
A specific territorial region near Mirror Moon Lake and Qiyun Mountain, often grouped with them for administrative or strategic purposes.
Muyun Market
A large cultivation market built into the Muyun Mountain valley, serving as a gateway to the Starfall Sea.
Chixia Valley
赤霞山谷
A residential sector within the Muyun Market, characterized by organized rows of uniform, brass-gated cave dwellings for cultivators.
Unknown Secret Realm
未知秘境
A newly surfacing, dangerous relic site within the Youxian Mountain Range, predicted to contain multiple third-tier beasts and numerous second-tier peak beasts.
Beast-Taming Secret Realm
御兽秘境
Formerly known as the Unknown Secret Realm. It is the sealed territory of the ancient Beast-Taming Sect, containing abundant resources, three-tier beasts, and numerous second-tier peak beasts.
Gathering Immortal Tower
聚仙楼
A central meeting place in Duobao Market where the Tiannan Sect organizes trials and gatherings for cultivators entering the secret realm.
Beast-Taming Sect
御兽宗
An extinct and powerful ancient sect whose legacy and territory define the current Beast-Taming Secret Realm.
Youxian River
游仙河
A massive, deep river flowing through the center of the Youxian Mountain Range, connecting key areas of the secret realm.
Thunder Pool
雷池
A hazardous region within the Beast-Taming Secret Realm characterized by electrical forces, currently hosting a fierce battle between Lady Jinghong and a Tier 3 beast.
Thousand-Zhang Peak
千丈峰
The central apex of the inner mountain range, characterized by a massive sky-piercing pillar of spiritual light. It is heavily guarded by powerful 3rd-tier demonic beasts.
Beast-Taming Palace
御兽宫
The main, fortified complex at the summit, protected by a dense, unyielding Tier 5 array, making it inaccessible to the current group of cultivators.
Chilian Palace
赤炼宫
A specific residential hall within the Beast-Taming Palace complex, found to be dilapidated and currently housing the remains of an ancient cultivator.
Beast-Taming Stele
御兽碑
A massive, immovable stone monument at the entrance of the Beast-Taming Palace, likely powered by a profound array.
Youxian Market
游仙坊市
A market location currently under the development of the Feng Country. It was formerly known as Qinghe Market and Qingyou Market.
Dongshui Prefecture
东水郡
A region within Feng Country, serving as a transit point near the Tongtian River.
Jiedu Governor's Residence
节度府
The administrative seat of power for the regional commissioners, where the Qinghe Clans exert their influence and political authority.
Soul-Stealing Teahouse
盗灵茶馆
A bustling, noisy establishment near the Arctic Snow Forest where cultivators gather to exchange gossip, trade information, and discuss recent events, such as the battles in the secret realms.
Immortal Sect County
仙门郡
An administrative region repurposed from the former Immortal Sect Market after the Tiannan Sect relocated, now a hub for cultivators and commercial trade.
Yuelai Restaurant
悦来酒楼
An upscale venue in the capital city where high-level discussions and private banquets are held.
Qiyun Prefecture
齐云府
A newly established administrative territory in the Feng Country, encompassing Mirror Moon Lake, Qiyun Mountain, Chishui, and Youxian Market, serving as the new seat of the Yu family.
Ocean-Covering Immortal City
覆海仙城
A legendary, highly secretive location rumored to be the first and most prosperous market in the Tiannan Region, hidden somewhere in the Starfall Sea.
Mirror Moon Market
镜月坊市
A vibrant trading hub rebuilt within the Mirror Moon Lake region by the Yu family. It hosts various businesses and serves as a center for local commerce.
Tingyu Pavilion
听雨轩
A nostalgic building located within the Mirror Moon Market, significant as the site where Chen Jianghe first met his mentor, Apothecary Zhuang.
Drum Tower Street
鼓楼大街
The main commercial artery of the Mirror Moon Market, bustling with cultivators and local merchants.
West Sea Port
西海口
A coastal gathering hub located on the outskirts of Muyun Market, where cultivators congregate before embarking on dangerous expeditions into the Starfall Sea.
Ocean-Covering Immortal City
覆盖仙城
Regarded as the primary cultivation sanctuary of the Tiannan Region, hidden within the depths of the Starfall Sea; accessible only to high-ranking talents and top-tier cultivators.
Wanbao Tower
万宝楼
The central commercial complex within the circular island of Ocean-Covering Immortal City. It serves as a major trade center for cultivation resources, legacies, artifacts, and even high-grade spirit beasts.
Four Seas Restaurant
四海酒楼
The premier restaurant and inn within the Ocean-Covering Immortal City. It is renowned for its high-quality spiritual meals and upscale accommodations.
Lingyuan Pavilion
灵缘阁
A reputable shop within the Ocean-Covering Immortal City known for buying and selling high-tier spiritual materials, medicinal herbs, and talismans.
Red Sea Immortal City
赤海仙城
The headquarters of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, believed to hold vital regional sea charts and information necessary for long-distance travel.
Long Island
长岛
A strategic location near the Ocean-Covering Immortal City used by cultivators for land-based transit and departures from the city.
Thunder-Fire Purgatory Sea
雷火炼狱海
One of the three major forbidden zones in the Starfall Sea, characterized by constant thunder and fire. It is considered a graveyard for most, yet holds immense wealth for those brave enough to survive.
Banyi Street
百艺街
A specialized commercial district within the Ocean-Covering Immortal City dedicated to artifact shops and artisanal trade.
Danmiao Hall
丹妙堂
A significant commercial branch of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce located in the Ocean-Covering Immortal City, specializing in the reliable trade of spiritual medicinal herbs and pills.
Fuyuan Pavilion
符缘阁
A specialized commercial establishment in the Ocean-Covering Immortal City dedicated to the trade of talismanic materials and finished combat talismans.
Blackwater Island
黑水岛
A strategic location serving as a base for bandit cultivators who are currently being recruited to ambush the mission traveling to the Red Sea Immortal City.
Artifact and Pill Alliance
器丹联盟
A prestigious, loose-organizational body that governs and protects highly skilled artifact crafters and alchemists. Inclusion in this alliance provides significant security for itinerant masters.
Wanbao Ship
万宝号
A massive 3rd-tier merchant vessel owned by Wanbao Tower, utilized for trans-oceanic travel between Immortal Cities. It is equipped with defensive and offensive arrays.
Qingshui House
清水居
Chen Jianghe's rented residence in the western district of Red Sea Immortal City, equipped with defensive arrays and quiet courtyards.
Wanfu Mountain
万福山
The elite sector of Red Sea Immortal City where Golden Core cultivators reside in high-quality caves.
Wangyue Lake
望月湖
A residential district located in the southern part of Red Sea Immortal City.
Snowy Realm Grotto-Heaven
雪域洞天
A secluded and dangerous mystical realm accessible only to Golden Core cultivators. It is rumored to contain extraordinary resources, such as high-grade spirit stones.
Snow Sect
雪宗
An ancient, powerful sect and the original lineage from which the Ice Snow Island descends.
Blood River Sect
血河宗
A formidable and dreaded organization known for its secretive and malevolent cultivation techniques. It is powerful enough that even high-level entities like the beasts of the Youxian Mountain Range avoid direct confrontation with it.
Jingyun Cave Dwelling
惊云洞府
The opulent, multi-layered residence of Chu Yuntian located on Wanfu Mountain, featuring advanced spirit-gathering arrays.
Xiangrui Pool
祥瑞潭
Located at the peak of Wanfu Mountain, this site is reputedly auspicious for those attempting Core Formation breakthroughs.
Five Truths Island
五真岛
A newly established base located 30,000 miles north of Red Sea Immortal City. It features a 4th-grade medium spirit vein, created by the group including Fang Yuan to build their own power base.
Red Sea Immortal City
The headquarters of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce and a hub for high-level cultivation trade.
Qing Kingdom
庆国
The state formerly known as the Qing State, now fully controlled by the Lu family following their political takeover.
Tianshui Gate
天水门
An ancient, long-fallen sect that served as the original source for the Ten Thousand Waters True Scripture.
Four Seas Chamber of Commerce
四海商会
A dominant economic power controlling several immortal cities within the region, possessing immense influence over trade, cultivation resources, and regional politics.
Sea Moon Heavenly Cave
海月洞天
A secret realm or pocket dimension due to open soon, accessible typically only to Core Formation stage cultivators.
Yue Ming Island
月明岛
The stronghold of a notorious bandit faction that collaborates with powerful families to intercept and rob cultivators on major trade routes.
Cangyun Sea Region
苍云海域
The most prosperous and center-aligned sea region in the Starfall Sea, home to the major cultivation alliances.
Cangyun Immortal Island
苍云仙岛
The central administrative island within the Cangyun Sea Region, hosting the headquarters of the Artifact and Pill Alliance.
Blood Domain
血域
A desolate penal or cultivation region used by the Blood River Sect for disciplining and training its ruthless disciples.
Zhao Family Immortal Island
赵氏仙岛
A former island territory belonging to the Zhao clan, recently incinerated by a mysterious enemy.
Xianbu Island
仙卜岛
An island located 9,000 miles south of the Red Sea Immortal City, home to the Xuan family of fortune-tellers.
Yaoyue Heavenly Cave
邀月洞天
A secret realm or pocket dimension within the Cangyun Sea Region, historically known as a potential location for rare resources such as 5-element materials.
Canglan Island
沧澜岛
A territory associated with the Yu family, a powerful clan known for their historically significant presence among cultivation powers.
Chilian Island
赤炼岛
The target destination for the Wang family's planned exodus from the Red Sea Immortal City.
Chilian Sect
赤炼门
A major sect within the Cangyun Sea Region where Daoist Chimei intends to seek refuge for his family.
Seeking Immortal River
寻仙河
A specific location within the Red Sea Immortal City where Qingshui House is situated and where recent intense cultivation phenomena occurred.
Cloud Sea Immortal City
云海仙城
A major immortal city that serves as a regional hub for various clans and cultivators.
Canglan Island
苍澜岛
The former territory of the Yu clan, a regional force whose status has declined, though it retains some inheritance of cultivation arts.
Yan State
燕国
A nation with its own imperial clan and political interests, currently concerned with regional stability and the influence of powerful sects like the Blood River Sect.
Gathering Immortal Port
聚仙港
The largest port on the island where Red Sea Immortal City is located. It is the primary docking point for 90% of treasure ships before they venture into the Starfall Sea.
Misty Island
雾隐岛
A significant bandit stronghold within the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce territory, housing a top-three bandit power involved in the pursuit of Chen Jianghe.
Blood Demonic Formation
血煞大阵
A horrific, massive-scale entrapment formation that consumes the blood and souls of cultivators to increase its own power, currently threatening everyone inside the region.
Round Island
圆岛
A strategic transit or staging point located within the Starfall Sea region.
Heavenly Dao Sect
天道宗
The supreme governing force in the Tiannan Immortal World, considered the most powerful sect, surpassing the Blood River Sect in both influence and resources.
Fengdu
丰都
The capital city and political center of the Feng Kingdom, housing high-ranking officials and noble clans.
Treasure Restaurant
珍宝酒楼
A luxury establishment where high-level feasts and diplomatic gatherings are held, often utilized by those connected to the court.
Shence Mansion
神策府
A prestigious governement institution in Fengdu, Feng Country, responsible for crafting and distributing weaponry to the imperial cultivator army.
Fu Mountain
福山
A designated breakthrough site located north of the Fengdu capital, equipped with specialized arrays for Foundation Establishment and Golden Core formation for Kingdom officials.
Qingdu
庆都
A major city that houses the primary ancestral grounds and clan territory of the Lu Puppet Clan.
Tiannan Immortal World
天南修仙界
The overarching geopolitical and cultivation realm governed by a balance of power between six major factions (One Clan, Two States, Three Sects). Interactions and resource management in this realm are regulated by the 'Qi Luck War' held every three centuries.
Qidian
起点
The online literature platform where the novel is being published.
Ten Thousand Year Ice Cave
万年冰窟
Located 3,500 miles deep into the Arctic Snow Forest, this is a dangerous habitat for 3rd-tier beasts, specifically the Ice Tri-Cornered Pythons.
Black Ice Cave
玄冰洞
A legendary and treacherous location 8,000 miles into the Arctic Snow Forest. According to historical records, it was the site of a major catastrophe involving foreign Origin Soul True Lords and ancient spirit roots.
Kunlun Void
昆仑虚
An ancient and prestigious realm known for its unbroken history and as the base of top-tier clans such as the Ji family.
Liuyun Immortal City
流云仙城
A prominent immortal city within the Cangyun Sea Region, serving as a hub for cultivators, hunters, and trade. It occupies an island covering 300 li and is centered around a 4th-rank spirit vein.
Qiongya Immortal City
琼崖仙城
One of the five major immortal cities owned by the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, located on the border of the Cangyun Sea Region; it functions primarily as a bustling market.
Sea of Chaos
混乱之海
A lawless and highly dangerous maritime region notorious for instability and conflict.
Demon Realm
魔域
A perilous land zone known for its high concentration of demonic energy and hostile entities.
Liuyun Immortal Building
流云仙楼
A secure residential complex located in the inner city of Liuyun Immortal City. It provides specialized, array-protected quarters for cultivators of the Golden Core stage and above.
Forbidden Spirit Island
禁灵岛
A mysterious island that appears in the Starfall Sea due to spatial disturbances caused by Forbidden Spirit Storms. Within its territory, spiritual energy and divine sense are completely suppressed, limiting combat to physical capabilities.
Tiangang Sect
天罡门
One of the nine major immortal sects of the Yan State, known for producing strong physical cultivators and possessing significant political influence.
Immortal Mansion
仙府
A mysterious and secluded structure located on Forbidden Spirit Island, holding significant treasures like the Starlight Spirit Water.
Starlight Spirit Pond
星光水潭
A mystical water feature located within the Immortal Mansion, filled with Starlight Spirit Water, capable of refining physical bodies and elevating spiritual plants.
Cangyan Immortal City
苍炎仙城
A major immortal city in the Cangyun Sea Region, built between three active volcanoes. It houses a 4th-rank spirit vein and is renowned for the production of Fire Crystals, serving as a vital hub for trade and defense.
Xuanxiao Mountain Range
玄霄山脉
The Western Gateway of the Tiannan Immortal World, located in the Yan State. It serves as the demarcation line between terrestrial cultivation zones and the sea route to the Starfall Sea.
Cangyun Sect
苍云宗
A top-tier sect located on Cangyun Immortal Island, governed by two Nascent Soul True Monarchs who dominate the entire Cangyun Sea Region.
Cold Ice Island
寒冰岛
An 800-li island featuring a 4th-rank spirit vein, operated by the Mu family and serving as the service hub for visitors to Ice Snow Island.
Cold Ice Immortal City
寒冰仙城
An immortal city located on Cold Ice Island. It serves as a mandatory staging ground for cultivators seeking artifact refining services from Ice Snow Island.
Yan Capital
燕都
The capital city of the Yan State and a regional hub for Gold Core cultivator registration.
Buddha Domain
佛域
A region to the east of the Tiannan Immortal World, known for conflict despite its religious background.
Xia State
夏国
A neighboring nation hosting various small sects and clans.
Snow Sect Cave Heaven
雪宗洞天
A unique, isolated realm or secret dimension exclusive to the Ice Snow Island lineage.
Ziyun Mountain
紫云山
The headquarters and main physical location of the Tianshui Gate.
Yingxian Pavilion
迎仙阁
A reception hall within the Tianshui Gate used for hosting honored guests and officials, such as the Touring Angel.
Ancestral Grounds
祖地
The sacred burial and meditation grounds of the Tianshui Gate, housing the tombs of past Sect Masters.
Red Heaven Sect
赤霄门
One of the nine major immortal sects within the Yan State, known for its disciples who actively seek connections with top-tier influence.
Cold Ice Immortal Tower
寒冰仙楼
A prominent structure in the city where high-level discussions and formal events, such as the Ice Snow Island Daoist meeting, are conducted.