Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 626 - 449: Taking Hong Yuan’s Life is as Easy as Killing Chickens and Slaughtering Dogs

「Eagle Immortal Blessed Land.」

At the edge of the sea of clouds, two silhouettes crisscrossed, each move imbued with earth-shattering great power. The aftermath of their battle constantly churned the sea of clouds into a vast expanse of white. Even the Eagle Immortal Blessed Land shook unsteadily as spatial rifts unexpectedly appeared, forcing the little Earth Spirit, the eagle, to fully bolster its strength, acting as a firefighter rushing to salvage the situation everywhere.

These two clashing figures were none other than Hong Yuan and Shang Yaoqin. They were, in fact, sparring!

"Worm Array—Ten Thousand Bees Chanting Together!"

Hong Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly. Beneath his dark robe, his right hand's fingers moved, forming a technique seal.

BUZZ... BUZZ BUZZ...

It was as if a switch had been flipped, unleashing swarm after swarm of Bee Beast Worms from under Hong Yuan's dark robe. In just an instant, these Bee Beast Worms began to form a Formation according to Hong Yuan's will. As they took flight with their roaring buzz, beams of azure and fiery red light crisscrossed, beginning to form a massive, three-dimensional Formation.

A brilliant light flashed in Shang Yaoqin's eyes as True Essence surged madly from within her. Without a second thought, she unleashed layers of soundwaves, attempting to prevent the Formation from materializing. The soundwaves roared like a fierce gale, resembling a vast ocean, its momentum heavy as it bore down, threatening to engulf everything.

The spatial rifts grew even larger. The little Earth Spirit eagle's face darkened with anger, and it had no choice but to flap its wings faster, directing its Immortal Nuance to handle the situation.

"ROAR—"

The Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon roared, its tail lashing out and piercing through the void. The Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon immediately positioned itself at the forefront, resisting the first wave of impact with bared fangs and brandished claws. Its body bent into a crescent moon shape, but fortunately, it managed to withstand the onslaught of the sonic tidal wave, albeit with difficulty.

Not good. Shang Yaoqin had a bad feeling as the Worm Array was about to take shape.

Taking a deep breath, Shang Yaoqin activated her innate Dream Tao Divine Power. As one of the nine Great Dream Seeds, Shang Yaoqin, much like Tang Tianlong, possessed her own innate Dream Tao Divine Power. However, Tang Tianlong's was a combination of Dream Tao and Luck Tao, blessed with immense fortune as if a beautiful daydream had come true. Shang Yaoqin's template, on the other hand, was a fusion of Dream Tao and Sound Tao.

"Dream Tao and Sound Tao—Revelation in Dreams, Rules Appear!"

Without hesitation, Shang Yaoqin employed her Innate Ability. Dream Talismans emerged, revolving around her Jade Flute. In an instant, Shang Yaoqin's Jade Flute seemed to play endless rhythms, resonating with all creation. Her eyes slowly closed, leaving only a sliver open. She appeared to become groggy, as if sinking into a dream.

At this moment, in Shang Yaoqin's field of vision, all things were composed of lines of myriad colors. If she wished to manipulate them, peculiar events would occur.

Sound, rhythm, rules! In short, she could see through everything!

Shang Yaoqin's black hair fluttered, her eyes as cold and deep as an abyss.

"DONG!"

Her right index finger moved lightly. A vast tremor, like the tolling of a great bell, shook the air. The Illusion Cloud Flood Dragon wailed as it crashed to the ground, and the Worm Array unraveled on its own.

Just as a smile began to spread across her face, Hong Yuan tossed the Xuanwu Suppresses Sea Seal he had been forming into the air.

WATER! WATER! WATER!

As a vast Xuanwu Illusion appeared, an endless deluge of Ten Thousand Heavy Water immediately submerged the entire world. Roaring and bellowing like a tsunami, the Xuanwu, carrying the endless Ten Thousand Heavy Water, destroyed everything in its path, its momentum vast and unstoppable!

This immense power instantly caused Shang Yaoqin's expression to stiffen. Being able to see through everything did not mean she could unravel everything. At least, Shang Yaoqin, who had just stepped into the initial stage of the fifth rank and had not yet fully explored the potential of her innate Dream Tao Divine Power, was unable to withstand the trump card of Hong Yuan, the foremost among mortals. All she could do was ensure she was defeated but not killed.

「…」

"I didn't expect that I wouldn't even get to see Senior Brother Hong Yuan's Phoenix Creek Treasure Skill."

"Senior Brother Hong Yuan, Sister Zhu Yin, have I disappointed everyone?"

「After the battle.」

Shang Yaoqin lowered her head, staring at her toes, her expression dim, her heart filled with a sense of defeat. She was a Great Dream Seed, yet she couldn't even defeat Hong Yuan—how pathetic! Although there was a gap in their cultivation levels, challenging those of higher rank and turning the impossible into possible was a specialty of the Great Dream Seeds, nothing out of the ordinary.

Now, facing such a serious obstacle in Hong Yuan, Shang Yaoqin began to doubt whether she could overcome formidable rivals like Hua Menghuang and seize the Human Race Destiny.

"Yaoqin, why would you think like that? You're too proud! Don't underestimate Senior Brother Hong Yuan!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhuyin's expression instantly turned solemn, and she gripped Shang Yaoqin's hands tightly in displeasure.

But Hong Yuan just shook his head, turned, and clasped his hands behind his back, leaving the two women with only the sight of his imposing back.

He said with waning interest, "Yaoqin, you still have a long journey ahead of you. As for me, I have reached my limit."

Hong Yuan was not deceiving Shang Yaoqin. He possessed Dream Meditation Fight, a Dream Tao Divine Power that simulated combat and allowed him to precisely gauge his own combat strength. Through comparisons with figures like the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, the True Dragon of Great Moon, and the Heavenly Horned Ant Emperor, Hong Yuan realized that this body of his had indeed been tapped to its utmost limit. Among those of the same rank, the strength of this body was only on par with that of the Heavenly Horned Ant Emperor. He simply could not compare with terrifying foes such as Azure Lotus Heaven Lord Flower Tao God and Dragon Sun Emperor Dong Zheng Yang!

And the Great Dream Emperor was the most powerful Great Emperor of all time, which is why the path Shang Yaoqin and the other Great Dream Seeds had to walk in the future was indeed very, very long.

"The trials here are no longer of significant benefit to you."

"From tomorrow on, you shall leave this place and return to the Old Ancestors' side."

Hong Yuan spoke softly, informing Shang Yaoqin of her upcoming arrangements.

After all, Shang Yaoqin was a Great Dream Seed, and her ability to regulate her emotions was top-notch. In just a moment, that feeling of frustration was completely swept away by her.

「One day later.」

The Cloud Boat was prepared and flew towards the Green Heaven. Hong Yuan sent Shang Yaoqin to Phoenix Creek Great Saint and Qinglu Great Saint for her to undertake the final sprint of special training.

Upon meeting Phoenix Creek Great Saint Fu Yanjiang, Fu Yanjiang patted Hong Yuan's right shoulder with satisfaction and said with admiration, "It hasn't been long, yet you've attained such a profound understanding of the Phoenix Creek Treasure Skill. Truly remarkable! You're even a fair bit stronger than I was back in my day. However, the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent has now undergone earth-shattering changes, and countless people are eyeing your position, eager to trample you underfoot. Above all, you must prioritize your own safety first..."

Hong Yuan had already learned about the recent startling changes in the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent through his Sword Body channel. Furthermore, he strongly suspected that these sudden changes were all because his Original Body was striving for the Supreme Grandmaster Realm of Dream Tao.

"I understand. You can rest assured," Hong Yuan nodded slightly, responding earnestly to Phoenix Creek Great Saint.

Clearly, Phoenix Creek Great Saint Fu Yanjiang was both bestowing the Phoenix Creek Treasure Skill upon Hong Yuan and giving him earnest advice. This most likely meant he intended to cultivate Hong Yuan as the next Phoenix Creek Great Saint! No matter how one looked at it, the position of Phoenix Creek Great Saint was very good for Hong Yuan, as it could help him better probe the Human Clan Sky Palace.

「…」

「Seven days later.」

「In a secret realm of Daxuan Capital City.」

"Dream Tao and Luck Tao—Dream Comes True, Fortunate Destiny Arrives!"

Beneath the thunderous Tribulation Cloud, Tang Tianlong quietly activated his Dream Tao Innate Divine Ability. Ring after ring of black halo rippled around him, forming an emperor's dragon robe of indescribable nobility. At this moment, he truly seemed as if he were acting on Heaven's behalf, bearing its mandate, becoming a Son of Heaven himself.

Tang Tianlong's eyes were filled with malevolence as he sneered, "Hong Yuan? The foremost among mortals? Heh heh."

His thoughts settled. He gently waved his sleeves, then took a step forward, calmly walking into the heart of the Tribulation Cloud.

The sky was dim and pitch-black, with the Tribulation Cloud hanging inverted like a great, frost-white river, splashing layers of thunderous waves from the horizon. Wisps of a desolate and lonely aura emanated from within, quite astonishing.

As Tang Tianlong advanced, a sudden clap of thunder erupted from the ground, shaking the world and drawing the attention of Phoenix Princess Tang Xi and Crown Prince Tang Anshi in the distance.

"To refine the body with an artifact... I didn't expect Eighteenth Brother to actually achieve it," remarked Phoenix Princess Tang Xi, her beautiful eyes trembling, her cherry-like lips parting slightly.

"This path of Body Refinement had clearly become taboo, yet Imperial Brother Tianlong still succeeded on it. Is it fate..." Crown Prince Tang Anshi's eyes were pitch-black and chillingly cold.

Suddenly, a Bronze Rust Immortal Sword appeared in the void and slashed down towards Tang Tianlong, intent on cleaving him apart. Thunder boomed, and the Bronze Rust Immortal Sword vibrated incessantly.

Then, the ocean of heavenly lightning transformed once more, and a Hell Angry Lion leaped out from it. The Hell Angry Lion! Legend said it was an Ancient Great Evil that guarded the Gate of Life and Death!

Lightning taking form was an extremely terrifying phenomenon that only a peerless Heavenly Talent could overcome.

At this moment, Tang Tianlong, who desired his physical body to first achieve sainthood and be refined into a Holy Artifact, faced a great calamity. At such a critical juncture, Tang Tianlong's black dragon robe shone with brilliant divine light.

His Innate Ability had come into play!

「Half a day later.」

The Tribulation Cloud dispersed. Tang Tianlong strode back from the sky, arriving beside Phoenix Princess Tang Xi and Crown Prince Tang Anshi.

Proudly, he said, "Brother Anshi, Sister Xi."

"According to secret reports from the frontlines, that Shang Yaoqin is no longer within Phoenix Creek Sect."

"Now that my divine art is newly mastered, I think it's time for me to set out, thoroughly flatten Phoenix Creek Sect, and offer Hong Yuan's head to console the spirits of our two Imperial Brothers in heaven!"

Upon hearing this, Phoenix Princess Tang Xi's willow-leaf eyebrows twitched, her face showing concern. "Your cultivation is only at the initial stage of the fifth rank. Although your combat strength is greater than ours, your power isn't at its absolute peak yet, and there are still..."

Tang Tianlong shook his head, interrupting Phoenix Princess Tang Xi's words, quite dismissively.

Only a Great Dream Seed can deal with another Great Dream Seed! Moreover, his preemptive action was also part of his own calculation. One reason was to avenge his brothers and establish his might. The other was to seize the initiative before the other Great Dream Seeds successively made their moves!

"Brother Anshi, Sister Xi, you can rest assured. Taking Hong Yuan's life will be as easy as slaughtering a chicken or a dog for me," Tang Tianlong sneered, his expression somewhat sinister.

Against the backdrop of tall city walls, with their red bricks and green tiles, Crown Prince Tang Anshi stood atop the city gate, watching the eighteenth prince, Tang Tianlong, who was full of ambition and satisfaction.

At this moment, Tang Anshi's gaze was distant as he contemplated,

"When fortune arrives, heaven and earth lend their strength...

But I... I do not believe in fate~

The future of Daxuan, in the end, can only be dominated by me!"