Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 241 - 231 Master of Refining Tao, Great Moon Virtual Mirror Complete
Actually, the most straightforward way to save face would have been for Hong Yuan to personally forge the Great Moon Virtual Mirror even faster than Shui Lang and the other demon forgers, forcing them to retreat.
But Hong Yuan would never do that.
The information about his Life Tao Seed, the Great Moon Virtual Mirror, was known only to his master and a handful of other demons. Other great demons were not to have any knowledge of it.
If the other great demons found out, that would pose a risk.
Hong Yuan let out a breath. "Phew, I finally drove that bunch away. Now I can truly show my skills."
A majestic blue Demon Essence surged from his body, quickly enveloping the interior of the mountain cliff, isolating the space.
Under Kun Rong’s puzzled gaze, Hong Yuan took out nine pieces of Green Jade Copper from his storage bag all at once.
They floated amidst the starlight, and Hong Yuan quickly refined them, inscribing different Energy Arrays.
[Forging +125]
[Forging +125]
[...]
Witnessing Hong Yuan’s actions, Kun Rong was shocked.
With a hesitant expression, she couldn’t help but ask, "Senior Brother, what are you doing?"
"It’s just a little hobby of mine. Junior Sister, you go on and refine your own Life Tao Seed. I will come to you if there is something you don’t understand," Hong Yuan said with a squinting smile.
"Well... okay then."
Kun Rong walked away hesitantly, looking back repeatedly, completely bewildered by Hong Yuan’s actions.
Simultaneously refining nine modules is just too exaggerated!
After Kun Rong left, Hong Yuan immersed himself in his own world.
In a trance, he seemed to return to over a decade ago, to the days when he first entered Phoenix Creek Sect.
Back then, he also worked hard to master Skills and Arts, desperately increasing his proficiency in forging.
However, later on, his Ice Armor Python avatar displayed great power, especially after allying with the Black Dragon Demon Saint. As a result, he gained an enormous amount of resources and was fast-tracked forward.
His Original Body benefited from this as well, becoming a genius, then a heavenly talent, and eventually an exceptional heavenly talent...
[Forging +125]
[Forging +125]
[...]
[Skills and Arts: Forging Tier 3 (78%) → Forging Tier 4 (2%)]
Amidst Hong Yuan’s thoughts, the proficiency board’s data log kept frantically refreshing.
In just two hours, Hong Yuan became a Tier 4 Forging Master.
"A Tier 4 Forging Master..."
"Wushang is only a Tier 3 Forging Master. I’m about to catch up with Master."
A wistful look flickered in Hong Yuan’s eyes, pleased with his own growth.
His master, Lin Daoyan, a lifelong forger, was about to be surpassed by his disciple who practiced only sporadically.
One could only say that the power of the dream realm’s blessing was truly terrifying!
Having reached Tier 4 as a Forging Master, Hong Yuan could easily imprint Tier 4 Energy Arrays and Demon Skills onto various divine metals or ancient woods.
But this was not enough; he still had to continue studying.
Finally, after spending five days, Hong Yuan pushed his Forging Master level to Tier 5.
[Name: Hong Yuan]
[Life Span: 26/21,342]
[Talent: 72]
[Realm: Tier 4 Lower Level]
[Skills and Arts: Forging Tier 5 (89%)]
[...]
Originally, Hong Yuan was about to stop practicing and start forging the Great Moon Virtual Mirror.
However, when his forging skills broke through to Tier 6, he felt a peculiar change within his body.
"This Tao Mark, what is it!?"
Hong Yuan’s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at the black Tao Mark in his hand, which seemed capable of refining everything.
In the presence of this black Tao Mark, other Tao Marks like Water Tao and Ice Tao became extremely submissive.
Hong Yuan had a premonition that if he were to activate this black Tao Mark, he might even be able to refine away other people’s Tao Marks!
Refining... Refining Tao!?
Suddenly, this thought popped into Hong Yuan’s mind.
Once it took form, it uncontrollably spread further.
Gazing at the black Tao Mark, Hong Yuan fell silent for some reason.
When he saw "Refining Tao, Master Level 13%" written in the school column of the proficiency board, he became even quieter.
Skill approaching the Tao.
He had actually refined a Tao Mark of Refining Tao through practicing Skills and Arts, reaching a master level in one step!
But what made Hong Yuan silent wasn’t this breakthrough; it was the thought of a certain unspeakable character.
In early years I knew life’s hardships, yet still aspired to let my spirit soar amongst the clouds.
A path swept by the Cold Wind, body like willow catkins, a lone traveler adrift in the sea of fate.
Heart forged like iron through countless trials, mind exhausted to craft a single sword.
Today, sword pointing to the layered clouds—I shall refine worms, refine people, and even refine the heavens!
"Could it be I also have to create a Refining Heavenly Demon? No, that won’t do."
"Those who learn from others will live; those who merely imitate others will die."
"Trying to draw a tiger and ending up with a dog only invites ridicule. I should honestly stick to the path of Longevity Martial Arts."
Hong Yuan shook his head, dispersing some absurd thoughts from his mind.
He began to take out the actual materials needed to forge the Great Moon Virtual Mirror and started crafting the modules earnestly.
「...」
「Red Luck Sea Area.」
Red Luck Palace was shrouded in immortal mist, with carp leaping, resembling an immortal paradise.
Deep within, Li Jianqiu, who had been slumbering, let out a soft moan and slowly awoke.
A layer of red clouds spread from her body, enveloping the palace and stretching for three thousand miles around.
This layer of red clouds was mystical and magnificent, peculiar and profound.
Within the red clouds, it seemed as though the fortunes of all things were made manifest.
"Tier 5 middle stage."
"With such strength, I can definitely crush that little thief Xuan Guangqiao, and even aim for one of the six great Tao Species positions in the Dragon God Sacred Land."
Li Jianqiu’s eyes opened, her face wearing a smile, full of bewitching charm.
Her fair, jade-like hand lightly swiped through the air, causing an explosive sound in the void.
Compared to six years ago, her strength had undergone an immense transformation.
Just as Li Jianqiu was acclimating to her newfound strength, a red light suffused the palace. The light then expanded, revealing the figure of the Red Luck Demon Saint.
"Master," Li Jianqiu greeted respectfully.
"No need for formalities," the Red Luck Demon Saint nodded.
He beckoned Li Jianqiu to sit beside him and then began to speak of the contest for the Ten Thousand Domains, especially recounting the changes in "Xuan Guangqiao."
Li Jianqiu nodded from time to time, indicating she understood.
But when she learned that "Xuan Guangqiao," at only the peak of Tier 4, had effortlessly used Divine Powers to defeat Zhang Fan, her carp-like eyes widened in shock.
"Master, are you saying that Xuan Guangqiao obtained a small part of the True Transmission from the Great Moon Saint and then defeated Zhang Fan!?" Li Jianqiu raised her voice, incredulous.
Since the Human Race had frequently produced Great Emperors and the balance of the universe increasingly favored the Human Tao, the talents emerging from the Demon Clan had been declining generation after generation, hindered by this cosmic shift.
The main issue was that Demons couldn’t exploit their potential as well as in ancient times!
Now, hearing about Xuan Guangqiao’s growth, Li Jianqiu couldn’t help but compare him to the ancients.
She found that Xuan Guangqiao was starting to slip from her grasp!
"Indeed. According to my deductions, Xuan Guangqiao should now possess strength not inferior to the six great Tao Species!" the Red Luck Demon Saint affirmed.
This... Li Jianqiu pondered.
She summoned an oiled-paper umbrella, held it in her hand, opened it, and slowly spun it.
This was a small habit of hers when thinking, which helped enhance her mental agility.
After some thought, Li Jianqiu exhaled a turbid breath.
"Master, I have decided to enter the Dragon God Sacred Land ahead of schedule and train in the Sky-connecting Tower. If I can’t become one of the six great Tao Species, I would rather not participate in the contest for the Ten Thousand Domains!"
Li Jianqiu’s gaze was resolute, as if she were ready to succeed or die trying.
"What!?" The Red Luck Demon Saint looked up, hesitating. "Perhaps you should reconsider. It’s just a centennial confrontation, not worth staking everything on."
He continued, "Although the Sky-connecting Tower, a Holy Artifact, was refined by Han Kui, it was famously used by the Great Moon Saint Han Jiuming. It embodies Han Jiuming’s Tao and principles and contains worlds within worlds, making it extremely perilous."
Han Kui, Great Moon Saint Han Jiuming...
Upon hearing these two names, Li Jianqiu’s resolve only grew stronger.
"The Great Moon Saint forged a path for us Dragon-transformed Demon Cultivators by relying on the Sky-connecting Tower. I will certainly not shrink back in the face of a formidable enemy!"
Listening to his disciple’s words, the Red Luck Demon Saint’s mouth twitched.
Being well-versed in ancient scriptures, the Red Luck Demon Saint was all too aware of the history of the Dragon God Sacred Land’s establishment, especially the "glorious history" of the Great Moon Saint.
The Great Moon Saint, pressing forward bravely, never backing down?
My dear disciple, surely you don’t take those opera scripts as truth... Those were all embellished later.
The real Great Moon Saint wasn’t like that at all...
The Red Luck Demon Saint tried to persuade her with heartfelt words, but Li Jianqiu remained unmoved.
「...」
「Bloodline Dream Realm.」
「The Fifth Act.」
Kun Rong looked reverently at the emerging Great Moon Virtual Mirror, gazing upon her Senior Brother, "Han Jiuming."
Is this a demon of great destiny? No wonder Tianli is so fixated on Senior Brother, Kun Rong thought to herself.
The Great Moon Virtual Mirror floated above Hong Yuan’s head, revealing various astounding phenomena.
The void trembled; a True Dragon Phantom descended, emitting a dragon’s roar.
Ten semi-illusory Cave Heavens appeared, imbued with various profound Immortal Qi.
A sudden storm arose, thunder surged, and boundless starlight was devoured by it.
The Demon Cultivators within the Heavenly River Cave Mansion cast curious glances, wondering what kind of Tao Species Hong Yuan was refining.
At that moment, Master Heavenly River arrived. With a wave of his hand, he instantly isolated the sounds from this area and shielded Hong Yuan from prying eyes.
"CRACK! — SNAP!"
The sound of a mirror resonating echoed out.
The Great Moon Virtual Mirror was complete!
