I think the story in SMT IV is good. It has a depth to it that makes you think. The world-building and the way the narrative unfolds are both impressive.
For me, Persona 5 takes the cake for the best story in the SMT series. It has a compelling narrative with well-developed characters and a unique theme.
The fourth volume of " Celebrating Years " was called " Fog of the North Sea ", and it had a total of 99 chapters. This volume mainly told the story of Fan Xian's diplomatic mission to Northern Qi. It involved Zhuang Mohan's last words, Fan Xian's doubts and challenges to the Northern Qi people, and the mysterious figure below the Grand Tutor. The last chapter of the fourth volume was chapter 253. The chapter was called " Throwing Handkerchiefs on the Ancient Road in the Long Pavilion."
Qing Yunian's fourth volume was called " Northern Sea Mist ". There were a total of 99 chapters. The fourth volume told the story of Fan Xian's diplomatic mission to Northern Qi. It involved Zhuang Mohan's last words, Fan Xian's doubts and challenges to the Northern Qi people, and the mysterious figure below the Grand Tutor. The last chapter of the fourth volume was chapter 253. The chapter was called " Throwing Handkerchiefs on the Ancient Road in the Long Pavilion."