Five hundred li east lies Mount Huiji, square in shape, with an abundance of gold and jade at the top and shale stones at the base. The Shao River flows from here, running southward into the Xiu River.
Five hundred li east lies Mount Yi, barren of grass and trees but abundant with sand and stones. The Xiu River flows from here and empties into Lietu.
Five hundred li east is Mount Pugou. It is rich in gold and jade at the summit, with grass and trees at the base, but there are no birds, beasts, or water.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Xianyin, which lacks both vegetation and water.
Four hundred li east is Mount Xun. Its sunny side is rich in gold, and its shady side is full of jade. A beast here resembles a sheep but has no mouth, and it cannot be killed. It is called the Huan. The Xun River flows from here, running southward into the Yanze Marsh. The river is abundant with Bilu shells.
Another four hundred li to the east is Mount Hushuo, which is abundant with catalpa trees at the summit and thorny shrubs at the base. The Pang River originates here, flowing eastward into the sea.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Quwu, barren of vegetation, rich in sand and stones. The Deer River originates here and flows southward into the Pang River.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Luwu, also barren of vegetation but rich in metals and stones. The Zegeng River originates here and flows southward into the Pang River. In this river lives a beast called the Gu Diao. It resembles an eagle but has horns and makes a sound like that of a baby. It preys on humans.
Traveling five hundred li east, we arrive at Mount Qiwu, which is also barren of vegetation, full of large stones, and devoid of jade. It lies near the Eastern Sea and overlooks Mount Qiu. The sun sets here, carrying its light as it departs.
In total, from Mount Gui to Mount Qiwu, there are seventeen mountains spanning seven thousand two hundred li. The gods of these mountains all have dragon bodies and human heads. The ritual offerings include a single jade plaque for burial and millet as a sacrificial offering.
The third section of the Southern Classic begins with Mount Tianyu, rich in water, but it cannot be ascended.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Daoguo, where the summit is rich in gold and jade, and the base is abundant with rhinoceros, buffaloes, and elephants. A bird here resembles a sparrow with a white head, three legs, and a human face. It is called Qu Ru, and its cry is its own name. The Lang River originates here and flows southward into the sea. The river contains a creature called the Tiger Dragon, which has the body of a fish and the tail of a snake. Its cry sounds like a mandarin duck. Eating it prevents swelling and cures hemorrhoids.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Danxue, where gold and jade are abundant at the summit. The Dan River originates here and flows southward into the Bohai Sea. A bird called the Phoenix lives here, resembling a chicken with colorful feathers. The patterns on its head represent virtue, its wings represent righteousness, its back represents propriety, its chest represents benevolence, and its belly represents faith. This bird eats and drinks naturally, singing and dancing on its own. Its appearance signals peace and stability throughout the world.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Fashuang, which is barren of vegetation but rich in water and home to many white apes. The Fan River originates here and flows southward into the Bohai Sea.
Four hundred li east lies the end of Mount Mao. To the south, there is a valley called Yu Yi, filled with strange birds. The Kaifeng Wind originates from here.
Another four hundred li east is the head of Mount Feichu, where gold and jade are abundant at the summit, but there is no water. The base is home to many venomous snakes.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Yangjia, which is barren of vegetation but rich in water.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Guanxiang, where the summit is rich in trees but has no grass. Many strange birds live here, but there are no beasts.
Another five hundred li east is Mount Ji, where the summit is rich in gold and the base is abundant with red pigment. The Heishui River flows from here, running southward into the sea. The river is home to a fish called the Qing Fish, which resembles a carp but has bristles like a pig. Its cry sounds like that of a piglet, and its appearance foretells a great drought.
Another four hundred li east is Mount Lingqiu, which is barren of vegetation but rich in fire. To the south, there is a valley called the Central Valley, from which the Tiao Wind originates. A bird here resembles an owl but has four eyes and ears and is called the Yong. Its cry is its own name, and its appearance signals a great drought.
Another three hundred seventy li east is Mount Lunzhe, where the summit is abundant with gold and jade, and the base is full of green pigments. There is a tree here resembling grain but with red veins. Its sap is like lacquer, and it tastes like honey. Eating it prevents hunger and relieves fatigue. This tree is called the Baiwu Tree and can be used to stain jade with blood.
Another five hundred eighty li east is Mount Yugao, home to many strange beasts and large snakes.
Another five hundred eighty li east is Mount Nanyu, where the summit is abundant with gold and jade, and the base is rich in water. There is a cave here where water flows in and out, emerging in the summer and closing in the winter. The Zuo River originates here, flowing southeast into the sea. It is home to phoenixes and yuanchu birds.
In total, from Mount Tianyu to Mount Nanyu, there are fourteen mountains spanning six thousand five hundred thirty li. The gods of these mountains all have dragon bodies and human faces. The ritual offerings include a single white dog for sacrifice and millet as a grain offering.
In total, the Classic of the Southern Mountains records forty mountains, spanning sixteen thousand three hundred eighty li in distance.
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