Chapter 309: Chapter 299: I, Hong Yuan, Am Not Inferior to Anyone in My Life.

Rock Eagle Sea Area, Rock Eagle Archipelago.

This was a sea area containing 100,000 islands, each dominated by a Rock Eagle. Here, myriad oceanic channels traversed and intersected, intertwining to form the fierce yet valiant dharma image of a Rock Eagle. Each island was shrouded in mist, connected to the clouds, hazy and indistinct.

In a desolate valley, devoid of life for ages, an overwhelmingly powerful figure hovered high in the mid-air. Around him, dense and mysterious purple-gold Tao Marks abounded—at a rough count, more than 10,000.

Finally, 10,000 Food Tao Marks... Hong Yuan exhaled deeply. His breath transformed into a great wind that swept through the valley, splitting mountains, shattering rocks, and obliterating all traces of existence. A proud, self-satisfied smile appeared on his handsome, valiant face.

For many days, he had been transforming Blood Tao Marks into Food Tao Marks. At last, his efforts had not been in vain. He had finally reached this stage.

The number of Tao Marks was a significant indicator of a Martial Saint’s combat strength; their preciousness was beyond doubt. An Earthly Disaster, on average, granted a Martial Saint 300 Tao Marks. A Heaven Tribulation granted 900, and a Great Calamity an average of 9,000 Tao Marks.

Ten thousand Food Tao Marks—this was already the domain of a typical seventh-rank Saint! Moreover, because all 10,000 marks were Food Tao Marks, without the issue of Tao Mark Contradiction, the power they could exert was even more terrifying, rendering them all the more precious.

With a bit more effort, I’ll aim to reach 100,000 Food Tao Marks soon, Hong Yuan thought. When my Demonic Body faces the Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending Tribulation, even if two Young Emperors appear simultaneously, I will be able to fight them.

After a moment of joy, Hong Yuan suppressed the pride in his heart and turned his gaze towards his eleven Immortal Cave Phenomena.

HUMMING. ROARING.

The eleven Immortal Caves seemed almost tangible, continuously erupting with illusory Immortal Qi and emitting waves of immense roars powerful enough to daunt the spirit. Among these eleven Immortal Cave Phenomena, some featured high-rising cold moons, others wandering frost lightning, and some a deluge of wind and rain...

But the one that captivated Hong Yuan’s attention most was a silent Immortal Cave, seemingly containing the transformation of seasons within. This was precisely the Immortal Cave transformed by the Myriad Silence Realm Divine Power!

Inside the blue Immortal Cave formed by the Myriad Silence Realm Divine Power lay a desolate, rocky land where not an inch of soil bore life. Suddenly, tender shoots broke through the ground, bursting forth in lush vibrancy. In the blink of an eye, the tender shoots grew into towering trees, only to wither and decay just as quickly.

The change of seasons, the passage of time... Hong Yuan suddenly recalled the Elder from the Scripture Pavilion who had introduced him to the "Myriad Silence Origin Skill." He chuckled to himself, discarding extraneous thoughts.

Taking a deep breath, Hong Yuan’s face filled with solemnity; he felt a slight pressure regarding what he was about to do. Not long ago, he had sensed that the Immortal Cave Phenomenon transformed by the Divine Skill Talisman was leaking Divine Power, so he had been searching for a solution. In the end, his focus settled on the Food Tao Marks. His Food Tao Marks, born from the Proficiency Panel, were Extraterrestrial Tao Marks, possessing all sorts of unimaginable powers. Whether it was Wisdom Tao deduction or Luck Tao forewarning, both indicated that the Food Tao Marks were the solution to his problem.

Therefore, Hong Yuan decided to experiment, little by little.

"Go," Hong Yuan willed.

BOOM!

Over 10,000 Food Tao Marks entwined around the blue Immortal Cave transformed by the Myriad Silence Realm Divine Power, causing it to swell abruptly. Then, he manipulated it to approach the white Immortal Cave formed by the Cold Wind Frozen Rain Divine Power. The two began to merge. No, to be precise, the former was devouring the latter!

An hour later, the over 10,000 Food Tao Marks detached from the blue Immortal Cave and returned to Hong Yuan’s body. Ten Immortal Cave Phenomena remained in the vicinity.

At this moment, Hong Yuan was staring at the blue Immortal Cave Phenomenon transformed by the Myriad Silence Realm, his expression shocked.

It improved!? The Myriad Silence Realm is transforming from a human-level Divine Power to an earth-level Divine Power!? Hong Yuan was overjoyed. He closed his eyes tightly, earnestly sensing the changes.

The Cold Wind Frozen Rain Divine Power still existed, but it had been integrated into the Myriad Silence Realm Divine Power. Furthermore, the Myriad Silence Realm Divine Power had become even more powerful by absorbing the Cold Wind Frozen Rain Divine Power. Most notably, Hong Yuan could now use it to clearly expand his perception field. His perception field could now extend across nearly half the Rock Eagle Sea Area—an extremely terrifying reach!

"Heh heh." Hong Yuan let out a hearty laugh. If he continued like this, possessing 100,000 Food Tao Marks might even enable him to elevate the Myriad Silence Realm Divine Power to a heavenly level or even higher. Tianli had once, as a sixth-rank Demon Saint, overcome a seventh-rank Demon Saint, and as a seventh-rank Demon Saint, he had shattered the Ten Thousand Demon Saint Lord. Hong Yuan was surely capable of replicating these great feats!

In my life, I, Hong Yuan, have never been weaker than anyone! Hong Yuan squinted his eyes contentedly, lost in thought.

* * *

"The path of Sword Tao is broad and profound, typically including five realms. They are not ranked by strength, but each has its own specialty," Butterfly Sword Immortal said, exchanging cultivation insights with Hong Yuan’s Sword Tao Incarnation under the bright moonlight. "These five realms are Jian Gang, Sword Qi, Sword Light, Sword Intent, and Sword Momentum. If any one realm is taken to its extreme, it becomes incredibly terrifying. Therefore, those who practice tens of thousands of sword techniques do not amount to much in my eyes, but one who cultivates a single sword technique for a lifetime must be approached with utmost caution."

Even though she was merely the will of a Martial Saint, a faint jasmine fragrance emanated from Butterfly Sword Immortal, which Sword Tao Hong Yuan detected. This indicated that her Martial Arts cultivation was unimaginably profound!

Sword Tao Hong Yuan pondered for a moment, then said slowly, "Every approach has its strengths and weaknesses. The most important characteristic of Transformation Tao is change. The current trend is to incorporate the best features of all things into oneself, but in my opinion, such thinking is somewhat outdated. The best path for Transformation Tao is to mimic other schools. This path is the easiest for one school to encompass many, thereby avoiding the issue of Tao Mark Contradiction. However, there is a drawback: the power of the simulated school is not as strong as the original. But as an auxiliary school, it is definitely the first choice."

Hong Yuan shared his perspective. Ever since his aptitude reached 90 points, his ingenuity had also risen to the Great Emperor Level. Whatever he observed, he could essentially see through it at a glance.

"Oh~" Butterfly Sword Martial Saint’s eyes lit up, as Hong Yuan voiced her very thoughts regarding Transformation Tao. Just as Hong Yuan thought she was about to comment, she suddenly logged out and briefly left Treasured Yellow Heaven.

Hong Yuan was puzzled.

* * *

Butterfly Sword Martial Saint’s face was as cold as frost as she stared icily at Cloud Rock Martial Saint. "There’s an anomaly at Xuan Guangqiao. We need to take action."

Cloud Rock Martial Saint uncomfortably averted his gaze. He was an Earth Tao Martial Saint, clad in an earthy yellow Martial Artist’s garb, with a rugged physique and a resolute face. Although he was not as renowned as Butterfly Sword Martial Saint or Master Eastward Flowing, among the Martial Saints and Heavenly Talents of the Five Great Academy, he was still a figure not to be overlooked. His defensive ability was unparalleled!

Unknown to others, he, too, was an admirer of Butterfly Sword Martial Saint. Others had pursued her, only to be rejected and leave dejectedly. He, however, remained silent as a mountain, quietly guarding her, voluntarily acting as her protector. This time, the sudden emergence of Hong Yuan’s Sword Tao Incarnation posed a significant threat to him. It was the first time he had ever seen his goddess become so close to another male Martial Saint!

"Hmph, for such a trivial matter, just find the Mysterious Talisman Heaven Master. Get out of the Dojo immediately!" Butterfly Sword Martial Saint rebuked coldly, her pretty face full of dissatisfaction.

Seeing this, Cloud Rock Martial Saint lowered his head and departed, disheartened.