Two hundred li further west is Mount Xiong’er, where the summit is rich in lacquer trees and the base in palms. The Fuhuo River flows west into the Luo River and is abundant in jade and mermaids. A plant called Tingzhu, which resembles mint with red flowers, grows here and can be used to poison fish.
Three hundred li west is Mount Mu, rich in patterned stones and bamboo arrows. The area is abundant in Yang oxen and Yang sheep, and there are many birds called Red Pheasants.
Three hundred fifty li west is Mount Jujin. The Luo River originates here and flows northeast into the Xuanhu River, which is filled with intestinal creatures. These two mountains are located between the Luo and Xuanhu Rivers.
In total, from Mount Luti to Mount Xuanhu, there are nine mountains spanning one thousand six hundred seventy li. The deities of these mountains have human faces and animal bodies. The ritual offerings involve sacrificing a white rooster, without additional food offerings, and dressing the offerings in silk garments.
The fifth section of the Central Classic begins with Mount Gouchuang, which is barren of vegetation but filled with strange stones.
Three hundred li east is Mount Shou, where the shady side is rich in catalpa and oak trees, and the grass is abundant in medicinal herbs. The sunny side is rich in jade and locust trees. In a valley on the shady side, called Ji Valley, there are many birds resembling hawks. Eating them cures epilepsy.
Three hundred li east is Mount Xianzhui, which is barren of vegetation but abundant in patterned stones.
Three hundred li east is Mount Conglong, also barren of vegetation but rich in strange stones. Five hundred li northeast is Mount Tiaogu, abundant in locust and catalpa trees. The grass is rich in peonies and Mendong herbs.
Ten li north is Mount Chao, where the shady side is rich in blue jade. There is a well on the sunny side that holds water in winter but dries up in summer.
Ten li east is Mount Chenghou, abundant in Chun trees and Mang grass.
Five hundred li east is Mount Chaoge, where the valleys are rich in fine clay.
Five hundred li east is Mount Wei, where the valleys are abundant in gold and tin.
Ten li east is Mount Li, where the trees are filled with locusts and the sunny side is rich in jade.
Ten li east is Mount Shi, where the summit is abundant in blue jade and the area is home to many Jing deer. The Shi River originates here and flows south into the Luo River, where it is rich in fine jade.
Ten li east is Mount Liangyu, where the summit is filled with catalpa and oak trees, and there are no stones. The Yu River flows from the shady side, heading north into the Yellow River, while the Ru River flows from the sunny side and southeast into the Luo River.
Ten li southeast is Mount Guwei, abundant in grindstones and red copper. The Longyu River flows southeast into the Luo River.
Twenty li northeast is Mount Sheng, abundant in locust, catalpa, thorn trees, and grass. The Huangsu River flows north into the Yellow River, and the river is rich in black jade.
Twenty li east is Mount Yangxu, abundant in gold, overlooking the Xuanhu River.
In total, from Mount Gouchuang to Mount Yangxu, there are sixteen mountains spanning two thousand nine hundred eighty-two li. The ritual offerings for Mount Sheng include a grand sacrifice of livestock, with jade and offerings to the deities. Mount Shou’s offerings include millet, black oxen, and grand sacrifices of livestock with fermented wine and drums. The deities of Mount Shi require offerings of a black dog, a hen, and a ewe, with blood sacrifices.
The sixth section of the Central Classic begins with Mount Pingfeng, overlooking the Yi and Luo Rivers to the south and Gucheng Mountain to the east. The mountain is barren of vegetation, filled with sand and stones. A deity called Jiao Chong resides here, resembling a human with two heads. It is known as the sting insect and is associated with beehives. Ritual offerings for this deity involve sacrificing a rooster, but the animal is not killed.
Ten li west is Mount Gaoti, which is barren of vegetation but rich in gold and jade.
Ten li west lies Mount Hui, where the shady side is abundant in jade. In the west of the mountain is a valley called Zhi Valley, filled with willow and catalpa trees. A bird called Lingyao lives here, resembling a pheasant with a long tail, red as fire, and a blue beak. Its call echoes its name, and those who consume it will not suffer from eye diseases. The Jiaoshang River originates on the sunny side, flowing south into the Luo River, while the Yusui River flows from the shady side, heading north into the Gu River.
Thirty li west is Mount Zhanzhu, where the sunny side is rich in gold, and the shady side has patterned stones. The Xie River flows from here, traveling southeast into the Luo River, while the Shao River flows from the shady side, northward into the Gu River.
Another thirty li west is Mount Loushi, barren of vegetation but rich in gold and jade. The Zhan River flows from the sunny side into the Luo River, while the Pi River flows from the shady side, north into the Gu River. Both rivers contain purple and patterned stones.
Forty li west is Mount Baishi, where the Hui River flows from the sunny side, southward into the Luo River. The river is rich in jade. The Jian River flows from the shady side, heading northwest into the Gu River, and contains fine jade and rubies.
Fifty li west is Mount Gu, where the summit is filled with catalpa trees, and the lower regions are abundant in mulberries. The Shuang River flows from here, traveling northwest into the Gu River, and is rich in green stones.
Seventy-two li west is Mount Mi, where the shady side is abundant in jade, and the base is rich in iron. The Hao River flows from here, southward into the Luo River, and is home to Xuangui turtles, which have bird-like heads and turtle tails. Their call resembles the sound of wood being struck. The mountain is barren of vegetation.
One hundred li west is Mount Changshi, which is barren of vegetation but rich in jade. In the west lies the valley called Gong Valley, filled with bamboo. The Gong River flows from here, traveling southwest into the Luo River, and contains many singing stones.
One hundred forty li west is Mount Fu, which is also barren of vegetation but filled with jade and blue-green stones. The Yanran River flows from the sunny side, heading south into the Luo River, where many mermaids reside. In the west, there is a forest called Tomb Forest, where the Gu River originates, flowing east into the Luo River. The river is rich in beautiful jade.
Fifty li west is Mount Tuo, where the trees are abundant in catalpa and Gui wood. The sunny side is rich in gold and jade, while the shady side contains iron and Xiao plants. The Tuo River flows from here, traveling north into the Yellow River, and is home to Xiubi fish, resembling frogs with white beaks. Their call sounds like an owl, and eating them cures white ringworm.
Ninety li west is Mount Changzheng, which is barren of vegetation but filled with fine clay. The Qiao River flows from here, heading northeast into the Yellow River, and contains blue-green jade. The Zai River also flows from here, heading north into the Yellow River.
Ninety li west is Mount Kuafu, where the trees are abundant in palms and bamboo arrows. The area is home to Yang oxen, Yang sheep, and red pheasants. The sunny side is rich in jade, while the shady side contains iron. In the north, there is a forest called Tao Forest, spanning three hundred li, filled with many horses. The Hu River flows from the forest, traveling north into the Yellow River, where it is rich in beautiful jade.
Ninety li west is Mount Yanghua, where the sunny side is abundant in gold and jade, and the shady side is filled with blue-yellow realgar. The grass is rich in medicinal herbs resembling Xiu plants, with fruits like melons and a sweet-sour taste. Eating them cures malaria. The Yang River flows from here, traveling southwest into the Luo River, where many mermaids reside. The Men River flows northeast into the Yellow River, where it is rich in dark jade. The Xigu River flows from the shady side, heading east into the Men River, and the mountain is surrounded by copper and iron walls. The Men River enters the Yellow River after traveling seven hundred ninety li into the Gu River.
In total, from Mount Pingfeng to Mount Yanghua, there are fourteen mountains spanning seven hundred ninety li. Mount Yue, located in this region, is worshiped during the month of June, according to the ritual practices of all the great mountains, ensuring peace and stability throughout the land.
The seventh section of the Central Classic begins with Mount Xiuqi, where a stone called Emperor's Chess can be found. This stone is multicolored, resembling quail eggs, and is used in prayers to the hundred deities. Wearing it protects against evil. A plant resembling Shi grass grows here, with red leaves and roots. It is called Su Tiao and can be used as an offering in rituals.
Three hundred li east is Mount Guzhong, where the Emperor’s Cup is used in offerings to the hundred deities. A plant called Yansuan grows here, with square stems, yellow flowers, and round leaves. Its juice can be used as poison. The summit is rich in grindstones.
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