The Fourth Life!

In the blink of an eye, several more days passed.

Time had come to November of the 18th year of the Immortal Calendar.

Meng Nan, using the 'Forty-two Breaths' cultivation method in conjunction with the 'Suoluo Seed', cultivated once in the morning and once in the evening, advancing his basic progress at a speed of 30 Inner Breath per day.

Fourteen days after the end of the third life.

November 4th.

[Progress Unlocked--]

[Basic Progress: 99%][Mandatory]

[Spirit Sand: 0%][Choose One of Two]

[Sacrifice: 4/4][Choose One of Two][Completed]

"Let's go!"

Meng Nan lay on his bed, his mind moved, consuming 4 points of Inner Breath to complete the final 1% of basic progress.

The next instant.

Space and time shifted, the world turned dark!

Early in the 40th year of the Immortal Calendar.

The city-building plan, which had been hotly debated in Tianlin Cave for years, was finally finalized, with plans to build a large city in each of the eight directions of Tianlin Cave.

A single stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Nearly ten million people within the thirty thousand li of Tianlin Cave were shocked by this news.

Not long after, the Grand Steward of Tianlin Cave, responsible for overseeing the construction of the southern 'Angming City', summoned the leaders of three hundred villages to Angming Mountain for a gathering to discuss the grand undertaking of city building.

On this day.

Giant ancient trees converged in a primeval forest. Qian Yu, the village chief of Yinlian Village, and the village chiefs of Wujiu, Shanhuang, Heihu, and Dengxin villages surrounding Yinlian Village, traveled together, accompanied by over ten True Qi practitioners from the five villages.

It was evident that the five village chiefs clearly revolved around Qian Yu, with smiles on the faces of the other four.

Jiang Chuduan, the village chief of Dengxin Village, looked at Qian Yu and said with a smile, "I've heard that Village Chief Qian has a close relationship with the Grand Steward. When we see the Grand Steward later, you must put in a good word for us."

"The five villages have always been united. This city building is a confrontation among three hundred villages, and the competition for benefits will surely be fierce. We are all willing to follow Village Chief Qian's lead and the Grand Steward's instructions! If you two have any commands, we will not disobey!"

Shen Jinfa, the village chief of Wujiu Village, echoed his sentiments.

City building represented a restructuring of interests.

Three hundred villages were to be merged into one city. No one could say for sure how many secrets and how much profit would be involved, but everyone could imagine it.

Each village did not want to suffer losses, and each village chief wanted to gain an advantage and get a share of the pie.

With this thought in mind, naturally, they had to hold onto the coattails of Yinlian Village.

"The Grand Steward is overseeing the construction of 'Angming City', which is a trust from the Immortal Master. He will surely be impartial."

"Everyone just needs to do their part."

Qian Yu did not respond directly, not wanting to give anyone any leverage. However, her expression was relaxed, her face was smiling, and she was willing to engage in conversation. The old hands among them naturally understood the implied meaning.

"That's right!"

"Who doesn't know that the Grand Steward is most valued by Immortal Master Zheng! Village Chief Qian, rest assured, we will definitely cooperate with the Grand Steward to handle this task beautifully!"

Everyone laughed and agreed.

The atmosphere was harmonious throughout the journey.

Upon arriving at Angming Mountain, they saw that many people had already arrived outside the mountain, and there were receptionists at the entrance.

When someone saw Qian Yu approaching, their eyes lit up, and they immediately squeezed through the crowd, running a few steps to Qian Yu's front. This person appeared to be a young girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old. She held a long spear, and a golden ring was worn on her wrist, both likely formidable magical artifacts.

The young girl rushed over and called out cheerfully to Qian Yu, "Martial Aunt, my father asked me to wait for you here."

Then she pulled Qian Yu and headed straight up the mountain.

After Qian Yu left.

"It seems the rumors are true."

"This young girl should be the Grand Steward's youngest daughter. She calls Village Chief Qian 'Martial Aunt' and waited here specifically for her. This shows a close relationship."

"In recent years, Yinlian Village, led by the Grand Steward and Village Chief Qian, has produced many notable figures. Many of them are now cultivating in Tianlin Cave. In time, once the city is built, Yinlian Village will surely be the foremost among them."

Jiang Chuduan and the other four village chiefs were all envious.

"Blue waters flow from a thousand streams, jade mountains rise with cold peaks."

Angming Mountain boasts 400 strange peaks, 88 picturesque ridges, 1200 streams, 118 waterfalls, 416 pools, and 3000 karst caves.

Strange peaks stand tall, bizarre rocks are rugged, valleys are deep, and clear pools dot the landscape.

Quite peculiar.

Its main peak is Wuyun Peak.

The mountain path up the peak winds and turns a thousand times, unique in style. Green pines line the path, forming a forest with beautiful scenery. Every late autumn, the pines are verdant, the maples are crimson, and mountain flowers are dazzling. Under the sunlight, it resembles colorful clouds, hence the peak's name.

At this moment.

On the mountain path.

Qian Yu watched Meng Santan bouncing around, constantly chattering in front of her. From time to time, she would swing the red tassel spear in her hand with a "hehe haha," taking off and putting on the golden ring on her wrist.

Smug.

It was quite amusing.

Qian Yu understood and asked Meng Santan, "What kind of magic artifacts are these two items?"

Oh my!

My martial aunt! You finally asked!

"Ha!"

Meng Santan chuckled, thrusting the red tassel spear forward, and said with a grunt, "My spear is called the 'Purple Flame Serpent Spear Fire-Tipped Spear.' Its tip can spew fire. There are two of them, and they can combine into one. The other end is a serpent spear blade."

Saying that.

The tip of the fire-tipped spear flickered with flames, like a firework.

"Eh!"

Meng Santan wasn't afraid of embarrassment and laughed, "I just got them, I'm not familiar with them yet. Just wait until my cultivation improves, and this spear will be formidable."

Qian Yu suppressed a smile and asked again, "Then what is this golden ring of yours?"

"The golden ring is also formidable! It's called the 'Qiankun Ring'!"

"This is a treasure of utmost gold and utmost strength, indestructible, infinitely hard. When thrown, it can critically strike all things and can change size."

As Meng Santan spoke, she threw the golden ring out, smashing a bluestone by the roadside with a "bang."

But she couldn't recall it.

She scrambled over and picked up her 'Qiankun Ring,' then grinned and explained to Qian Yu, "It's because my Inner Breath isn't strong enough. When I advance to Inner Qi, True Qi, and then throw this Qiankun Ring, it can be big or small, can be thrown and retrieved, that's when it'll be truly powerful!"

Meng Santan was proud, showing off her two newly acquired treasures to Qian Yu, feeling content.

Qian Yu found it both funny and moving. "Your father, as the Grand Steward, certainly doesn't shy away from anything."

No need to say more, such magic artifacts must have been custom-made for Meng Santan by the artifact refiners in the Four Arts Hall of Tianlin Cave.

Following Meng Santan up the mountain, the uncle and niece chatted.

Soon.

They reached the palace on the mountain.

"My dad is inside. Martial Aunt, you go in yourself. I'm going out to play."

Meng Santan brought Qian Yu to the door and then left her, turning to go down the mountain.

She hadn't shown off enough yet.

"This girl!"

Qian Yu chuckled and entered the door.

As soon as she entered.

She saw another person coming to greet her.

This person was handsome and refined, with elegant bearing. He strode forward, bowed to Qian Yu, and also addressed her as 'Martial Aunt.'

It was Meng Jian, the second son of the Meng family.

"Jian has grown taller again."

Qian Yu smiled at Meng Jian, her gaze falling on the sword at his waist, recognizing it as extraordinary. She also noticed a black dog at his feet, fierce and alert, clearly no ordinary creature.

Good heavens!

Qian Yu praised inwardly and followed Meng Jian into the inner chambers.

When she entered the inner courtyard.

She immediately saw a couple welcoming her together, addressing her as 'Martial Sister.'

The man was none other than Meng Nan, the eldest disciple under Immortal Master Zheng of Tianlin Cave and the Grand Steward of the Four Arts Hall.