Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 594 - 435 Just Right

Rainbow Fire Peak.

Martial Arts Field.

The formation was activated, layers of colorful flowing light streaking across the sky, forming an inverted semicircular barrier of Essence Qi that blocked the pattering rain from entering the field. At this moment, within the Martial Arts Field of Rainbow Fire Peak, Hong Yuan was training with his Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon Desolate Beast and adjusting the state of his Water Tao incarnation.

Even a lion uses its full strength when hunting a rabbit!

Although Hong Yuan believed he could easily crush Hei Zhenwu, his cautious nature led him to send people to gather intelligence on his opponent, consciously preparing to target him.

"Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon, Dragon Ripple!"

With a thought, Hong Yuan transmitted his command to the Holy Artifact, the Taming Demon Ring. The next moment, riding the clouds and mist, the entirely snow-white Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon opened its massive mouth, revealing its ferocious maw. An Energy Light Wave, as illusory as a dream, gathered in its throat. It expanded rapidly, reaching the size of a water bucket, a sight that made hearts pound.

"AROO—"

The Energy Light Wave, roared out by the Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon, surged forward, transforming in mid-air into the likeness of a Flood Dragon, baring fangs and claws with an imposing aura. Such a tremendous display seemed to shake the very heavens and earth!

Not bad, not bad. This move can effectively diminish the augmentation Hei Zhenwu receives from the prevailing momentum of heaven and earth, Hong Yuan nodded, satisfaction gleaming in his eyes. He had always been a pragmatist, choosing the safest and most convenient path. It made little sense to personally engage when he could command such a fierce Dream Tao Desolate Beast like the Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon. If Hei Zhenwu truly wished to confront him, Hong Yuan, he would first have to overcome the Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon!

"Power Tao and Water Tao Divine Power—Xuanwu Suppresses the Sea!"

Hong Yuan slightly activated this Divine Power, his body radiating a brilliant azure light. Beneath his feet, a profoundly mysterious sea-suppressing Tao Seal began to slowly rotate. Faced with the extraordinary aura erupting from Hong Yuan, the grand Formation of the Martial Arts Field immediately groaned as if overwhelmed, teetering on the verge of collapse, seemingly lamenting its weakness to him.

Too powerful, huh... Hong Yuan shook his head with a helpless sigh, looking up at the grand Formation of the Martial Arts Field. He had no choice but to cease activating the Xuanwu Suppresses the Sea Divine Power. Only then did the grand Formation of the Martial Arts Field barely stabilize.

The "Xuanwu Suppresses the Sea" Divine Power was a fusion of the Power Tao Divine Power "Xuanwu Illusion" and the Water Tao Divine Power "Ten Thousand Heavy Water." Its might was tremendous, not inferior to the "Water Dragon Chant" Divine Power. Furthermore, Hong Yuan's current body was a Water Tao incarnation. Once "Xuanwu Suppresses the Sea" was unleashed, its power would be truly cataclysmic, capable of sinking an entire commandery! Using this move against Hei Zhenwu was indeed like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

However, Hong Yuan didn't mind.

Because he was exceedingly audacious!

「Endless Sea Area. Demon Court.」

The mist gradually dispersed, revealing portions of the Land of Oblivion. Structures resembling a hundred-li-long crimson bird's nest and a celestial river of unending starlight appeared. These were buildings, legacies of Tao Heritage left by supreme existences who had at least achieved Tao through alternative means. Now, they were mere fragments, with large sections conspicuously missing! There were even tooth marks on them, left by some Flood Dragon! It was as if a voracious creature had taken a massive bite out of each structure!

"Um..."

"I remember the last time it was opened, these Dojos were still intact. What happened now...?"

"Heh, children often don't know any better and can be a bit greedy. It's understandable, understandable. After all, those favored by Destiny always have their little peculiarities."

Eight ancient wills observed as Hong Yuan's Demonic Body, Xuan Guangqiao, wreaked havoc upon the Land of Oblivion, leaving it in a state of disarray, practically ruins. Their emotions were quite complex. Some ancient wills were rendered speechless, deeming Xuan Guangqiao's actions overly reckless and inconsiderate of future generations. Others, however, were greatly pleased, believing Xuan Guangqiao acted with bold diligence, seizing every opportunity for growth. But regardless of the true sentiments of these eight ancient wills of the Demon Clan, at least outwardly, none dared to criticize Xuan Guangqiao.

"Ahem."

"The battle for Destiny among the Human Race has already commenced."

"Should we activate our spies hidden within the Five Great God Continents to assassinate these Great Dream Seeds at any opportune moment?"

After a brief pause, an ancient will took the initiative to change the subject, breaking the silence that had fallen due to Xuan Guangqiao's avaricious actions. Upon hearing this, the other ancient wills grew animated, quickly dismissing the recent unpleasantness.

It was known that each Great Dream Seed carried an immense portion of the Human Race's destiny-luck. If a Great Dream Seed were to be assassinated by their Demon Clan, then that vast destiny-luck belonging to the Human Race within the world would shift towards the Demon Clan. Consequently, the Demon Clan would gain a greater respite and might even entertain hopes of counter-attacking the Five Major Divine Continents of the Human Race!

"Agreed." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Once a Great Dream Seed is successfully assassinated by our clan's spies, the emergence of the Great Dream Emperor will be further delayed!"

"Exactly! In that case, Xuan Guangqiao will have more time to achieve an alternative Tao Achievement, perhaps even reenacting the Great Moon Saint's feat of dominating the Black Heaven!"

"..."

Instantly, the sea surface churned with tumultuous waves, and hurricanes howled, whipping up myriad layers of water. These ancient wills of the Demon Clan trembled with excitement at the prospect of Xuan Guangqiao, with their aid, accomplishing a grand feat that even the Great Moon Saint had not managed. They felt an exhilarating thrill coursing through them, an unparalleled sense of satisfaction! Such a future was almost too wonderful to contemplate!

「The night at Phoenix Creek Sect.」

Moonlight spilled like water, its silvery radiance splendid, akin to a pure white curtain gently draped over the earth. A flock of phoenix-plumed sparrows flitted by, soaring gracefully through the sky, their forms elegant. The night breeze rustled through the pine trees on the slopes of Rainbow Fire Peak. Under the bright moon, pale moonlight cascaded into the secret chamber on the top floor of the high tower crowning the mountain peak.

The top-floor secret chamber was plain and simple, furnished with only an erhu and a long bench.

At this moment, Hong Yuan sat on the bench, his left hand steadying the erhu, his right hand gripping the bow. He exhaled slowly, a glint of determination in his eyes. Let's give it a try, he thought. I refuse to believe I can't even captivate a young girl!

The next instant, Hong Yuan lowered his head, his expression one of rapt concentration, and slowly drew the bow across the strings.

DRIP~

DRIP-DROP~

DRIP-DRIP-DROP~

A beautiful melody flowed from his touch, spreading in all directions. In a flash, on Rainbow Fire Peak, grass sprouted from rock crevices, vibrant red flowers bloomed brilliantly, withered trees regained their vitality, and chirping birds nestled quietly in the branches... It was a picturesque scene of universal rejuvenation, the very essence of spring's joyful arrival! From this alone, Hong Yuan's attainment in the Sound Tao was clearly at least at the Master level; Grandmaster Level was not an impossibility!

"Huh?!"

Startled by such exquisite music, Shang Yaoqin abruptly looked up. She turned slowly, her gaze fixed on the high tower at the mountain's summit, an expression of disbelief on her face.

Is that coming from Hong Yuan's direction?!

Hong Yuan's mastery of the Sound Tao is so profound? Impossible.

Shang Yaoqin slowly rose, subconsciously walking out of the White Jade Palace and heading directly towards the mountain peak. Her curiosity, just as Hong Yuan had anticipated, had been thoroughly piqued by him!

The closer she drew to the summit, the more astonished Shang Yaoqin became, the light in her eyes growing brighter. The environment here was drastically different from the previous day! Most noticeably, the vast expanse of Phoenix Orchids had bloomed overnight, presenting a scene of breathtaking beauty.

These Phoenix Orchids, deliberately cultivated by Lin Yiru, had petals like phoenix feathers, displaying an elegant and noble vermilion hue. Their stems were like jade, and their centers shimmered, resembling clusters of flames burning fiercely in the darkness. Lin Yiru's arrangement of the flowers was particularly meticulous. At first glance, in the pitch-black night sky, the countless fiery blossoms converged to resemble a phoenix bowing low—an exceptionally beautiful sight.

Beautiful scenery, beautiful music, a beautiful person...

Moved, Shang Yaoqin instinctively and gently retrieved her Jade Flute. Her lips neared the mouthpiece, her slender, fair fingers resting lightly on the flute's body. She listened intently to the erhu melody played by Hong Yuan, poised to join in at any moment.

After a short while, Shang Yaoqin, with her exceptionally keen musical sense, immediately matched Hong Yuan's rhythm.

DO...

DO-DO...

Shang Yaoqin gently closed her eyes as a soft cyan light enveloped her. At that moment, the music jointly performed by Shang Yaoqin and Hong Yuan was perfectly harmonious, exquisitely matched. Whether it was a passage of call and response, cooperative harmony, or explosive crescendo, Shang Yaoqin seamlessly followed each of Hong Yuan's variations, "just right."

[Dream Tao +100]

[Dream Tao +100]

[...]

[School: Dream Tao (Grandmaster 21%) → Dream Tao (Grandmaster 22%)]

It moved! My Dream Tao attainment finally advanced!

When Hong Yuan sensed that he could comprehend the Dream Tao Mystery inherent in Shang Yaoqin through this method of "befriending through music," a faint joy blossomed in his heart.

As long as one's thinking doesn't stagnate, solutions will always outnumber problems.

Indeed, a young lady like Shang Yaoqin hasn't encountered many of these ploys.

In this world, there are so many tales of harmonious qin and se, the legendary understanding between bosom friends like Bo Ya and Zhong Ziqi...

Hong Yuan felt this deeply, and a slight smile touched the corners of his lips. He composed himself and continued to perceive the Dream Tao Mystery from Shang Yaoqin.

This Supreme Grandmaster Realm of Dream Tao, I, Hong Yuan, am determined to reach it. No one can stop me!

DO-LA...

DO-RE-MI...

The sounds of the erhu and flute flowed like water, beautifully intertwined. When they merged, they were like colossal waves, surging and cresting, then like a gently babbling brook. This music transformed into tangible ripples, causing the dark sky to sway gently as if it were the surface of water. The entire Rainbow Fire Peak felt this vibration!

This aura... it's Yaoqin, and Yuan?!

Ye Zhuyin, who was cultivating in her secret chamber, abruptly opened her eyes and hurriedly flew out of the White Jade Palace. However, by the time she reached the high tower, the music had already ceased. Ultimately, Ye Zhuyin saw Hong Yuan and Shang Yaoqin strolling through the sea of flowers, sharing insights on the Sound Tao, appearing perfectly harmonious and content.

PHEW~

Ye Zhuyin finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that Hong Yuan and Shang Yaoqin might clash and become adversaries. Such a scenario would have placed her in a very awkward position.

"Zhu Yin, what brings you here?" Shang Yaoqin exclaimed joyfully, "Did you know? Hong Yuan's skill in the Sound Tao is truly exceptional!"

Hong Yuan's strategy was a resounding success! Through this musical exchange, he had once again earned Shang Yaoqin's acknowledgment, and their relationship had progressed further. Of course, what delighted Hong Yuan most was his ability to continue comprehending the Dream Tao Mystery from Shang Yaoqin in this subtle, unnoticed manner of "befriending through music."

Such a method was virtually unprecedented. Even if the Dragon Sun Emperor's Child, the East Supreme Saint, and others like them were to rack their brains, they would never imagine that someone could be so monstrously gifted as to comprehend the Dream Tao Mystery through such a peculiar approach!

This was simply too outrageous!