Chapter 321: On the Mountain

Meng Chuan and the two other Marquis Godfiends listened obediently from the side. King Anhai remained silent, while King Zhenwu, however, said with a chuckle, "This time went quite smoothly. Inside the World Gap, we spent most of our time cultivating. We only engaged in two major battles, both for 'Space-Time Ice' and 'Origin Treasures.' The first was a little over a month after we entered, when 'Space-Time Ice' and other strange items appeared. The demon race sent two peak fifth-level demon monarchs, Demon Monarch Black Wind and City Lord Bai Yun, to snatch them. Fortunately, Junior Brother Meng's movement technique was exceptional. We secured the treasures first, then eliminated the demon monarchs, which was quite easy."

"Meng Chuan's movement technique?" Venerable Li Guan, Venerable Qin Wu, and Venerable Luo Tang all looked at Meng Chuan.

"Junior Brother Meng played a crucial role this time," King Zhenwu said with emotion. "In the battle for the 'Origin Treasure,' without Junior Brother Meng, the demon race would surely have gotten it first. When Demon Monarch Fire Phoenix fled alone, our speed was affected because Junior Brother Meng was guiding us. We might not have been able to catch Demon Monarch Fire Phoenix."

King Anhai, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke, "This time, Senior Brother Wang deserves the first credit, and Junior Brother Meng the second."

Hearing this, Meng Chuan immediately said, "The two senior brothers were mainly responsible for dealing with the enemies this time. I merely used my movement technique."

"Without Junior Brother Xue, I wouldn't have been able to kill Blood Asura, and it's uncertain if we would have ultimately secured the Origin Treasure," King Zhenwu also said.

"Haha, alright, we understand now," Venerable Li Guan said with a chuckle. "How were your cultivation gains?"

"Our progress was slow, but the three junior brothers who are still in the Dark Star realm gained a lot," King Zhenwu said. "After more than two months in the World Gap, Junior Brother Yan reached the 'Peak of the Dao Realm.' After half a year, Junior Brother Xue Feng mastered the 'Fifteen Golden Wind Swords' and entered the Law Domain realm. After nine months, Junior Brother Meng reached the Peak of the Dao Realm."

He knew what the Venerables were concerned about and stated all the key points.

"Oh?" The three Venerables nodded slightly upon hearing this; it was also within their expectations.

"The Space-Time Ice and Origin Treasures must be handed over to the sect, as you cannot utilize them," Venerable Li Guan said. "Credit will be awarded to each of you based on your contributions. As for other treasures? You can keep them, or if you cannot use them, you can exchange them for credit with the sect."

"We'll exchange them for credit."

Meng Chuan, Yan Chitong, and Xue Feng all began to take out strange items.

They had never even heard of these strange items, so it was naturally difficult for them to utilize them effectively. Over the years, Meng Chuan had also accumulated many spoils of war, such as those from slaying fifth-level and fourth-level demon monarchs, almost all of which he had dedicated to the sect. As a result, Meng Chuan's accumulated credit now exceeded 1.1 billion! Most of this was accumulated from pursuing and slaying demon monarchs underground.

Accumulating over a million credits daily, and pursuing for two consecutive years, led to an astonishing accumulation.

In terms of accumulated credit, even King Zhenwu and King Anhai couldn't compare to Meng Chuan. Throughout the entire human world, only King Baiyu had similarly astonishing accumulated credit.

"Xue Feng's two strange items are valued at 80 million credits. Yan Chitong's three strange items are valued at 90 million credits. And Meng Chuan's three strange items are also valued at 90 million credits," Venerable Li Guan quickly made his assessment. "As for the credit distribution for the Space-Time Ice and Origin Treasures, we will inform you after a careful appraisal."

"King Zhenwu and King Anhai, please stay. The three of you may return first," Venerable Li Guan said. "If there's anything you wish to exchange for, you can find Elder Yi."

"Yes," all three of them bowed.

Yan Chitong's and Xue Feng's credits were already set, with no variables.

Meng Chuan would receive credit for the 'Space-Time Ice' and 'Origin Treasures,' though he himself didn't pay much attention to it.

The three of them flew away.

"Senior Brother Meng, I'll trouble you with my younger brother Yan Jin's matter," Xue Feng transmitted.

"Leave it to me. I'll go see him shortly," Meng Chuan also transmitted his reply.

Only then did Xue Feng feel relieved.

He and Yan Chitong first went to the Treasure Vault Tower, as they had been 'poor' for too long and had many things they wanted to exchange for. Meng Chuan, meanwhile, flew towards Jingming Peak to see his children.

At Jingming Peak, inside Meng Chuan's cave dwelling, which was now also his son Meng An's dwelling.

At this moment, both his son and daughter were quite excited.

"Father.""Dad."

Meng You and Meng An, the siblings, were both very happy to see their father.

"Hmm." Meng Chuan looked at his children and nodded with satisfaction.

His son, Meng An, had come to the mountain at thirteen and still looked like a youth. Now sixteen, and due to his cultivation, he was a handsome young man.

His daughter, Meng You, had also grown up. It's truly amazing how much a girl changes as she matures.

"How has life been on the mountain?" Meng Chuan asked.

"It's very lively on the mountain," Meng An immediately replied. "Fellow disciples often spar and compete with each other."

"Lively?"

Meng Chuan paused for a moment, then understood.

When he and Liu Qiyue cultivated on the mountain back then, it wasn't nearly this lively. Fellow disciples mostly cultivated in solitude, only occasionally gathering on 'Dao Discussion Peak.' Now, with demon monarchs lurking everywhere in the world, most Great Sun Godfiends remained on the mountain. The number of Godfiends on the mountain was far greater than before, making it naturally much livelier.

Many Godfiends, especially Great Sun Godfiends, made slow progress, and intensive solitary cultivation was no longer suitable. Thus, there was naturally more interaction, sparring, and competition.

"It really is lively," Meng You also said with a happy smile.

"Quite a few senior brothers are pursuing my sister," Meng An quickly added.

"Oh?"

Meng Chuan's heart tightened.

Pursuing his daughter? He definitely needed to investigate! He couldn't let his daughter be deceived.

"I didn't pay them any mind," Meng You immediately explained. "Right now, becoming a Godfiend through cultivation is naturally the most important thing."

"That's right. You two are only sixteen; focus on cultivating to become Godfiends first," Meng Chuan said. "How has your cultivation been going?"

Meng You replied, "I chose the 'Green Lotus Godfiend Body,' which is quite difficult to cultivate, but Uncle Yan often advises me, making my cultivation much smoother. I've already achieved minor accomplishment in the Green Lotus Godfiend Body. As for major accomplishment? That might take another year. As for 'perfection,' I'm not sure."

"Don't rush; cultivate steadily. Spending a few more years is fine." Meng Chuan listened with considerable satisfaction. Minor accomplishment in the Green Lotus Godfiend Body already? And Yan Jin is helping with guidance?

"The 'Cycle Godfiend Body' I chose is indeed quite difficult. I haven't mastered it even after three years," Meng An whispered.

"Do you want to switch Godfiend cultivation methods?" Meng Chuan asked.

"No need, I'm confident I can master it." Confidence shone in Meng An's eyes. "I've already achieved three levels of 'Intent,' and I've made progress on the next two."

Meng Chuan felt a touch of emotion upon hearing this.

His son's talent was far greater than his own back then.

Sixteen years old, and already three levels of Intent!

The Cycle Godfiend Body was created by Patriarch Cang Yuan, and 'Reincarnation Spear Art' was also one of humanity's most profound ultimate techniques. Meng Chuan approved of his son choosing this path.

However, initiation was too difficult: one had to comprehend five 'Intent' realms corresponding to the five elements, then perfectly integrate them into the 'Cycle Intent' before the Cycle Godfiend Body could be cultivated. Even for a peerless genius like Meng An, who was highly compatible with the Reincarnation Spear Art, cultivating it was incredibly challenging.

After chatting with his children for half the day and having dinner, Meng Chuan finally headed to Snowdrift Peak to see Yan Jin.

At Snowdrift Peak, heavy snow was falling. It snowed here for most of the year.

"Meng Chuan, you're here," Yan Jin said, proactively coming to the entrance of his cave dwelling to greet Meng Chuan. In previous years, he had also participated in Godfiend teams, patrolling various regions. Due to fighting alongside other Godfiends in life-or-death situations, his 'do not approach' cold aura had considerably faded. However, he still had very few friends; counting them throughout Yuanchu Mountain would yield only a handful.

"How has life on the mountain been?" Meng Chuan asked with a smile as he walked inside.