Return to Sun Sect
还阳宗
A sinister cultivation sect that presents itself as an orthodox institution but secretly functions as a breeding ground for parasitic insects used in dark rituals.
Little Dream Village
小梦庄
A neighboring sect or faction that maintains diplomatic ties and attends social banquets held by the Return to Sun Sect.
Floating Life Ridge
浮生岭
A regional power and sect that participates in the monthly social gatherings of local cultivation organizations.
Underground Dungeon
地牢
A dark, foul-smelling prison beneath the Return to Sun Sect where 'medicinal humans' are kept in chains and fed parasitic pills.
Jingde City
景德城
A city with a long river meandering past its outskirts, featuring a local market and common nightly activity.
Inner Chamber
内房
A location positioned three steps away from the observer, marked as a forbidden zone due to the presence and containment of the Heart Demon Avatar.
Mount An
安山
A mountain location known for housing a nameless cultivator who is connected to the mysterious organization hunting local sect members.
Mount Tao
陶山
A mountain located near the outskirts of Jingde City, adjacent to the Floating Life Ridge.
Pinglou Tavern
平楼酒家
A popular, busy tavern located at the foot of Mount Tao, frequented by cultivators and their families.
Shuiyue Pavilion
水月阁
A sect whose practitioners are known to host parasitic organisms, leading to the development of unique methods for extracting 'root bone' essence.
Mount Xianfeng
仙峰山
A significant location known for its connection to 'insect cultivators' and the origin of powerful, ancient artifacts.
Muyun Prefecture
牧云州
A major region containing various sects and power structures, including significant cultivation clans.
Yunhai Prefecture
云海州
A region currently devastated by severe famine, rendering it uninhabitable and driving its population to migrate.
Yellow Crane Tower
黄鹤楼
A prominent, high-end restaurant and inn located in the inner district of Jingde City. It is a favored venue for merchants and elites to host banquets and secure lodging.
Xuan Prefecture
玄州
A major region where a significant political incident recently occurred involving an assassination attempt on the Emperor.
Central Prefecture
中州
The ancestral seat of central noble families, considered a safer, more stable region than the outlying prefectures.
Great Tang
盛唐
The central empire under whose rule the various prefectures currently exist. It is facing an increasing threat of fracturing.
Public Mortuary
义庄
A grim facility located outside the city, typically used to store the remains of executed criminals or unclaimed bodies before public display.
Dongyang Tower
东洋楼
A commercial establishment acting as a brokerage for property and trade, which has seen declining business due to the uncertain atmosphere of the times.
Jingxin Hall
静心
A lecture hall dedicated to storytelling and sharing popular tales.
Tingchan Hall
听禅
A quiet hall used for meditation, burning incense, and calming the mind.
Wanke Pavilion
万客楼
A secretive, secluded establishment located in the southern part of Jingde City. It serves as a base of operations for local informants and street gangs and is generally closed to the public.
Huangyue Gambling Den
黄月坊
A small-scale, relatively standard gambling house located in the western district of Jingde City.
Tianyang Prefecture
天洋州
A region known for its association with herbology and alchemical traditions.
Medicine Pavilion
药阁
A sect or organization specializing in medical and alchemical expertise.
Muyun
牧云
A region or territory referenced by Wang Hao as a destination where he could potentially establish a sect using the stolen, re-copied map.
Green Mountain Academy
青山书堂
The educational institution hosted by Gu Qingqing where local children gather for daily lessons in history and social conduct.
West Street
西街
A district in Jingde City known for its commercial activity, specifically taverns and local businesses.
Tianyan City
天沿
A critical frontier city in the Muyun region that has fallen to invading forces.
Aigu City
隘谷
A critical frontier city in the Muyun region that has fallen to invading forces.
Jinghuan City
京还
A critical frontier city in the Muyun region that has fallen to invading forces.
Return to Sun Cave
还阳洞
A restricted area within the Return to Sun Sect, appearing as a natural mountain rift emitting a mysterious blue light.
Heavenly Pass
天隘口
A strategic bottleneck used as a rally point for forces in the region.
Return to Sun Sect
还阳门
The sect currently in chaos as the mountain structure begins to collapse and its disciples flee in terror.
Denghuan Tower
登欢楼
A commercial establishment identified by Guan Jun, serving as a recognizable landmark in the West District of the city.
Jianye City
建业城
A strategic fortress city situated on the eastern edge of the Muyun region. It serves as a vital natural隘口 (mountain pass) that protects the interior of the empire.
Gu Clan
顾家
A powerful secular family in Jingde City whose reputation commands respect from local authorities and influential figures.
Jingde City
景德市
The urban location where the Shuiyue Pavilion team is stationed and where current events are unfolding.
Gu Qingqing's Courtyard
顾青青小院
A quiet, discreet residence where Li Huanhuan and the injured Wang Hao are currently staying for safety and recovery.
Xiyao City
西姚城
A city located approximately 60 miles from Jingde, which has already been reached by the invading external forces.
Jingde City
景德
A city on the verge of falling to invading forces, forcing a desperate and corrupt evacuation effort by the ruling officials.
Anyang
安阳
A remote city situated at the northeastern edge of Muyun Prefecture, currently suffering from barbarian incursions and the total absence of administrative oversight.
Sea of Clouds
云海
A destination region where吴坚 plans to conduct trade.
Vanguard Camp
先锋营
A military encampment located within the Heavenly Pass, serving as the base of operations for the Gu Clan's private forces.
Guanyue Tower
观月楼
A five-story building in Heavenly Pass with unique, pyramid-like architecture. It serves as an entertainment and banquet venue divided by social and cultivation status: soldiers on the first, officers on the second, scholars/lesser cultivators on the third, and elite cultivators on the fourth.
Cangjian Sect
藏剑
A prestigious faction based in the Muyun region, renowned for their sword cultivators.
Qingming Sect
青冥
A major and highly prestigious sect located in the Muyun region, frequently mentioned alongside the Cangjian sect.
Twin Dragon River
双龙江
A geographical landmark referenced as part of the reconnaissance route for the mission.
Tiangan City
天干城
A location being targeted for reconnaissance by one of the scout teams.
Sanfang Mountain
三方山
A mountain range identified as the designated reconnaissance area for Wang Hao's team.
Xianfeng Sect
仙峰
One of the three major sects in the Muyun region, known for their 'Qi Manipulation' style.
Side Chamber
偏房
A designated chamber within the sect used for ritual processes where medicinal humans are prepared for their final purpose.
Barbarian Encampment
营房
A crude, fortified temporary structure constructed from logs, canvas, and straw. It serves as an enemy staging ground and lookout post near the river.
Yuewan Village
月弯村
A rural settlement that was completely decimated, looted, and burned by invading marauders.
Jingde East Street
景德东街
A district in Jingde City characterized by its rows of commercial establishments, including inns and restaurants.
Yanfei Restaurant
燕飞楼
A dining establishment in Jingde City where the Middle-aged Cook was employed before the invasion.
The Tavern
酒楼
A restaurant establishment where bustling activity occurs, serving as a hub for the invaders' personnel.
Government Office
官府
The administrative center of Jingde City, which houses the high-security dungeon in its courtyard.
Lafenteni
拉芬特尼
The new name designated by Prigill for the city of Jingde, which she claims is derived from an ancient language meaning 'sweet honey'.
Main Hall
正堂
The central, prominent building within the compound where the primary conflict takes place.
Courtyard
庭院
The open area between structures where the combatants frequently maneuver and face off.
Xuanwu Gate
玄武门
The imperial palace gate that serves as the final, prestigious checkpoint for reports destined for the Emperor.
Yang Prefecture
杨州
A significant region governed by Fan Yuchang's father, used as a reference to demonstrate the vast political influence of the Fan family.
Gu Clan Barracks
顾家营房
The fortified quarters and military encampment maintained by the Gu Clan, currently acting as a critical, albeit compromised, location for the protagonist's allies.
Barbarian Encampment
军营
A crude, fortified temporary structure constructed from logs, canvas, and straw. It serves as an enemy staging ground and the site of the recent confrontation.
Camp Kitchen
伙房
A secluded location within the military encampment where medical physicians prepare medicinal soups for the injured.
Great Tang Empire
大唐
The dominant geopolitical entity in which the story takes place, subdivided into thirteen distinct provinces or prefectures.
Qing Prefecture
青州
A coastal province in the east. It features flat terrain, thriving aquatic trade, and is considered one of the less developed regions.
Yuejian Prefecture
月涧州
A secluded, rugged, and sparsely populated province located near the Great Snow Mountain. Due to its remote and treacherous terrain, it is known for being free from conflict.
Great Snow Mountain
大雪山
A massive, towering mountain range believed to have once been a place of retreat for high-level cultivators.
Thirteen Provinces of the Great Tang
大唐十三州
The vast geopolitical expanse of the empire where the population of cultivators resides.
Eastern Kingdom
东国
A rival foreign nation expanding its influence, known for its unique 'monastic' style of cultivation and aggressive expansionist goals into the Muyun territory.
Three Sects of Muyun
牧云三宗
A collective designation for the three major powers residing in the Muyun region, including the Xianfeng Sect.