In the 427th year of the Ming calendar, the year passed quickly and fruitfully for Cheng Xinzhan.
This year began with the spectacle of "Peach Capital" splitting into two and ascending against a river of swords above White Jade Capital.
Cheng spent the year mastering thunder techniques at Pivot Mountain, sword techniques at Sword Casting Mountain, and refining techniques at White Tiger Mountain.
These three pursuits were undoubtedly his greatest achievements of the year.
In just one year, he mastered the Five Thunders, astonishing the elders of the Five Thunder Academy.
His swordsmanship evolved from relying on speed and spontaneity to a more measured, controlled style.
In refining, he made significant progress, reconstructing "Peach Capital" and refining "Autumn Water."
His first Five Elements magic sword was nearly complete.
In his cultivation journey, he visualized mountains, and the divine aura of the Crown Prince of Earth Mansion began to manifest within him.
In talisman crafting, his thunder and mountain talismans even drew praise from the founder of the Profound Mystery Sect.
And all this in just his fourth year of cultivation.
There were also some notable events.