The Southern Territories in the Divine Lands now belonged to the Gu Empire. The entire Great Swamps of the Ancient Region was included in the Gu Empire's territories. They were even starting to infringe on the southern borders of the Great Zhou Empire.
Geographically speaking, the Great Zhou Empire was now separated from the Vast Sea Sword Sect and the Samsara Sect. These two sects were now located within the Gu Empire's territories.
The Samsara Sect continued to keep a low-profile. However, Ming Zun started to pander towards the Celestial Sect of Wonders after he became the leader of the Samsara Sect. He was very respectful towards the Gu empire. There were no conflicts between both sides and peace ensued in the region.