Black Mist Marsh.
Chen Yu had read a description of Black Mist Marsh in the Cultivation World Travelogue, though it offered little detail, only a few scattered words.
To sum it up:
It was a vast swamp in the central Eastern Continent. Poisonous black mist lingered over it year-round, hence its name, Black Mist Marsh.
Its unique environment also allowed many poisonous plants to grow there.
It was a paradise for poisonous things.
There was no question that such a place was extremely dangerous.
In fact, it was even more dangerous than the Outer Sea region of the Netherdark Sea.
"The dangers of Black Mist Marsh are secondary. The real problem is that almost all the disciples the Dao Sect is sending this time belong to the White Lotus Sect or the Azure Void Society... the risk is far too high." Chen Yu had no desire to wade into these muddy waters. "If I can turn this down, I should."
As he thought, Chen Yu had already returned to Nine-Bend Peak.
He headed for the summit.
He reached Elder Yun's residence and knocked on the door.
"Come in," Elder Yun called.
Chen Yu entered. Just as yesterday, Elder Yun stood bent over the poison-making bench in the middle of the room, studying Poison No. 57. Chen Yu did not interrupt. After he had waited to one side for several minutes, Elder Yun sighed, turned around, and asked, "Is the meeting over?"
"Yes."
Chen Yu nodded.
Then he continued, "Three matters were discussed at today's Inner Sect meeting..."
Chen Yu recounted all three matters from the meeting to Elder Yun exactly as they had happened.
After listening, Elder Yun remained expressionless.
As though the elder had expected everything already. Chen Yu continued, "Elder, there is one other matter. After the meeting,