Transmigrating to another world, starting as a mountain god

Anshan boundary.

It's peaceful here.

The people were working in the fields and walking on the newly built paths, full of energy.

A year has passed since Li Yuan fell into a deep sleep.

An Yuezi worked diligently and tidied up the environment around Anshan.

Today, Anshan has several small hills covered with green trees.

To save space, the people of Anshan have built small fences along the outer walls of their houses.

They bought melon seeds from outside and planted various melon vines along the fence.

Once the melon vines grow, they guide the tips of the tendrils to climb up the fence.

All the people in Ansan did this, and from a distance, the houses were surrounded by a pleasing expanse of green.

Unlike the peaceful and tranquil Anshan.

The war between the Qian Kingdom and the Xu Kingdom has become fierce.

Xu Kingdom was determined to cripple Qian Kingdom, constantly sending troops and refusing to accept Qian Kingdom's attempts to show weakness and pay tribute.

The Qian Kingdom was shattered and war spread.

Gradually, it also affected An Yue, who lived in a remote place.

An Yue sent people out to purchase what they needed, but they rarely returned with a full truckload of supplies.

Some were even killed by bandits outside.

To avoid trouble, the young boy Biao, who was riding the clouds, had to fly to a more distant country to trade.

Emperor An Yue attached great importance to this matter.

Now, a new palace has been built, which, although not large in scale, is still quite impressive.

He convened a meeting in the palace.

The officials were in an uproar.

An Yue has just harvested several batches of millet and rice, which has slightly eased the food pressure, but then problems arose in Qian Kingdom.

Although An Yue is vigorously cultivating grain, the time is still relatively short, and more than half of its grain still needs to be obtained through trade.

If the Qian Kingdom falls, An Yue will likely suffer as well.

Although separated by a vast wasteland, the Xu Kingdom, which invaded the Qian Kingdom, might not be interested in the meager profits of An Yue, but it is still necessary to be wary.

The principle of "if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold" is still quite simple.

An Yue would prefer her neighbor to be the more amicable Qian Kingdom rather than the predatory Xu Kingdom.

Under Emperor An Yue's orders, the officials were busy again, and scouts were dispatched to Qian Kingdom to investigate the situation.

Most of the 20 elite troops brought from the capital were also dispatched to guard the Qian Kingdom.

Anshan is located in a remote desert, with endless desert plains to the north, where the heat is unbearable.

The west is characterized by steep, barren mountains that are difficult to traverse; the south is further protected by a natural barrier of the Gobi Desert.

If it weren't blocked, it would be considered a place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Therefore, the only connecting point—the Qian Kingdom—cannot be destroyed by the Xu Kingdom.

Of course, An Yue is currently weak and would not be foolish enough to send troops out on a whim.

Accurate information will be key to subsequent decisions.

After more than a year of war, the Qian Kingdom's manpower has been severely depleted and it is now in a precarious state.

An Yue has entered a state of full alert.

Most of the people didn't know what had happened, only vaguely hearing from the people transporting supplies that two countries outside were fighting!

Upon hearing this news, the people of Anyue were somewhat alarmed.

Life had just begun, and good days were yet to come, so why did war break out?

As people started talking amongst themselves, rumors gradually spread among the populace that Xu Kingdom might eventually attack An Yue.

Emperor An Yue appeared in time to appease the people and express his attitude.

If Xu Kingdom wants to destroy Qian Kingdom, An Yue will definitely not agree to it. Even if it means sending troops to fight, she will defend this key pass.

If the Xu Kingdom were to inflict heavy damage on the Qian Kingdom and then plunder before leaving, then An Yue would not need to rashly send troops to help.

At most, they will provide assistance to the Qian Kingdom afterward.

An Yue is just starting out; if it rashly gets involved in the conflict between the two countries, it would be courting death.

The people's emotions stabilized somewhat, but they also became wary.

If the Xu Kingdom ever invades, they will also pick up hoes and shovels to defend this hard-won pure land!

The people of An Yue were full of fighting spirit, but they did not slack off in their work.

Building a home is also an extremely important matter.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaoan went straight to Zhang Tiansheng.

"Uncle Zhang, I want to learn your skills so I can protect the people in the future!"

Children are simple-minded and speak their minds.

Zhang Tiansheng sat cross-legged gracefully, and slightly opened his eyes upon hearing this.

"You want me to teach you myself?"

Zhang Tiansheng blinked, seemingly hinting to Li Xiaoan to back down.

But Li Xiaoan was only a ten-year-old child, and he treated Zhang Tiansheng as an uncle. How could he pay attention to Zhang Tiansheng's expression as if he were a stranger?

Li Xiaoan's attitude was sincere:

"Xiao An doesn't want to be protected by everyone all the time!"

"Xiao An wants to learn skills so that when he grows up, he can fight off bad guys and protect everyone!"

Zhang Tiansheng stared at Li Xiaoan for a long time with a calm expression.

Li Xiaoan also looked at Zhang Tiansheng with determination, his still somewhat childish face full of resolve.

After a long while, Zhang Tiansheng let out a long sigh of relief.

He stood up and gently patted Li Xiaoan's head.

These two light strokes seemed to contain the supreme and magnificent power of the Heavenly Dao.

Originally of average talent, Li Xiaoan's physical attributes have begun to change.

“Even though you treat me like an uncle, if you slack off when learning skills, I won’t let you off the hook.”

Zhang Tiansheng, with a stern expression, granted Li Xiaoan's request.

It wasn't for any other reason, but simply because the Heavenly Emperor thought that secretly training a little apprentice would be quite fun.

I came down to the mortal realm for two reasons: first, to inspect the gods and immortals of the human world; and second, to have some fun... well, to experience the mortal world!

Li Xiaoan was very excited, her little face flushed:

"If Uncle Zhang is willing to teach me his skills, Xiao An will definitely study hard and practice diligently, and will not dare to be lazy!"

Zhang Tiansheng smiled slightly, a rare display of kindness.

When it comes to learning, let's not talk about tomorrow.

Immediately, Zhang Tiansheng took Li Xiaoan to study in the mountains.

Zhang Tiansheng, dressed in a white robe, stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of refinement.

He gazed down at the world below, his words calm: "If you want to learn skills, the first thing you must understand is how many systems exist in this world!"

Li Xiaoan asked in confusion: "System?"

Zhang Tiansheng explained, "It is the path of cultivation that I chose myself!"

Li Xiaoan stood ramrod straight, listening quietly to what followed.

"There are three paths in Heaven!"

"Immortals, humans, and demons—these three paths encompass everything."

"The path to immortality is divided into innate and acquired. Innate immortals and gods are extremely powerful and are often born in the ancient wilderness era."

"The term 'acquired immortals' represents the idea that all things in heaven and earth ascend to immortality after attaining the Dao. Acquired immortals have a slightly weaker foundation, but through arduous training and cultivation, they possess immense potential!"

"Furthermore, the path of immortality also includes the path of the spirit. All things have the opportunity to cross over and communicate with the spirit."

"After gaining intelligence, one should not be tainted by karmic obstacles, nor should one be tainted by blood or meat. One should diligently cultivate merit and create the Dharma, and this is what it means to be a spirit! If a spirit firmly upholds its original heart and diligently comprehends the Way of Heaven, then it will have the opportunity to attain the Dao and become an immortal!"

"The way of humanity lies in self-cultivation! Mind and body, each is a path to the great way."

"Those who achieve physical sainthood stand proudly on the Great Dao, traversing the void as if taking a stroll; those who attain enlightenment through the heavens can change the world with a single thought, turning the ocean into a mere foot away!"

"The way of the demon is to plunder all things and devour the essence of heaven and earth for its own use."

"Nourish your body and cultivate your soul, but do not enter the orthodox path of Heaven. Although the path of demons is not recognized by Heaven and Earth, its strength lies in its unlimited annexation, which can devour all things to strengthen itself, and it should not be underestimated!"

"The way of demons has been a continuous source of living beings since ancient times, and the reason for this lies in its inclusiveness."

"If the spirit gives rise to evil thoughts and goes astray, it becomes a demon; if a person loses their original heart and crosses the line, they also enter the evil path!"

It was rare for Zhang Tiansheng to say so much.

"Xiao An, you are human, so you should cultivate the way of humanity."

"But do you want to cultivate the path of physical sainthood, or the path of spiritual enlightenment?"

Li Xiaoan listened quietly, trying to digest the information she heard.

Both of these paths of spiritual practice have their own advantages and disadvantages.

After a long while, he slightly raised his head.

"Uncle Zhang, I want to..."