New Year's in the Otherworld, at the foot of Black Rock Mountain.
A Taoist temple built in the ancient style of Celestial Xia now stood at the southern foot of Black Rock Mountain. With its green bricks, white walls, black tiles, and red pillars, its carved beams and painted rafters, it radiated a profound Daoist charm.
By now, the Demonic Qi at the foot of Black Rock Mountain had been almost completely cleared by Taoist Yan Song and Taoist Shen Hao. The few lingering remnants posed no further threat.
Meanwhile, the mortal inhabitants of Heiyan Town had completely forgotten the Nether Fire Sect, becoming instead devout followers of the Daluo Temple.
It was only natural. Anyone would become a pious believer when faced with a sect that treated their illnesses, healed their injuries, aided them in times of crisis, provided them with porridge and bread, and was even willing to use its techniques to help women in labor.
