Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 684 - 474: Stabilize Mountains and Rivers, Settle the Universe!_2

This would cut Hong Yuan's path in life short, forcing him to remain at the level of a mere mortal Martial Artist for the rest of his days, unable to touch the glory of Saints.

It's pleasant to be known as the foremost among mortals, but mortal is mortal and cannot be equated with Immortal Gods.

If that were truly the case, it would be exceedingly cruel for Hong Yuan, who was endowed with such talent and profound understanding of the righteousness of the Tao, unafraid of demonic foes and powerful enemies!

CLANG—

A streak of white-gold lightning flashed across Shang Yaoqin's eyes.

She lifted her head in surprise and said,

"Senior Hong Yuan, your body is not seriously harmed; it's even better than I had imagined."

"With proper rest and recuperation for a year and a half, you will surely return to your peak and shine even more brilliantly!"

Upon hearing this, everyone around rejoiced.

They came from all corners to offer their congratulations to Hong Yuan.

"That's wonderful."

"Thank you, Alliance Hierarch."

"Old Ancestor, keep going! You will surely get better~"

"..."

Sincere thanks, childlike words of encouragement, and sighs of profound relief...

A variety of voices mingled together.

From the perspective of the greater good, Hong Yuan was the Supreme Talent of the Phoenix Creek Sect, and his absence would be a tremendous loss.

On a personal level, the stronger Hong Yuan became, the more the cultivators of the Rainbow Fire Peak Lineage would bask in the influence he radiated, and their lives would become increasingly prosperous.

In truth, the only ones who genuinely worried and cared about Hong Yuan from the bottom of their hearts were Lin Yiru and Mo Yue'er.

Perhaps, at this moment, Ye Zhuyin should be added to that list as well.

"Mm-hmm, I understand..." Hong Yuan expressed his gratitude to Shang Yaoqin.

He naturally knew the specific condition of his body. But how he had come to know it so clearly—that was the question.

Now, under the watchful eyes of all, and with Shang Yaoqin's endorsement, Hong Yuan could henceforth legitimately display even greater strength.

Moments later, Shang Yaoqin left with Ye Zhuyin in tow.

They came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

She had to prepare for the final battle of the Destiny Contention!

Once the contest was over and the victor emerged, not only would the Human Race Destiny be settled.

Even the "Dream Tao Master" would likely surface; its importance was self-evident!

And this battle would determine not only who was superior but also who would live and who would die!!

Hua Menghuang was a formidable enemy; Shang Yaoqin could not afford to be careless.

Dream Tao, Tao Master... Hong Yuan murmured to himself, a trace of worry flickering in the depths of his eyes.

The Dream World was vast, immensely so, and layered with forbidden areas that served as obstacles.

Hong Yuan's Original Body was an Extraterrestrial Demon, not a beloved child like the Great Dream Seeds, favored by both Heavenly Tao and Human Tao. He could not travel through the Dream World as easily as Hua Menghuang and Shang Yaoqin could.

One misstep, and Hong Yuan could be trapped in the life-and-death dreamscape of some unnamed Great Emperor, unable to escape.

Fortunately, he had the Life Holy Artifact, Dream Worm, by his side.

As long as he did not deliberately expose himself, no one would detect his presence.

This was a Holy Artifact for evading disaster, even more effective than the Great Moon Virtual Mirror.

Although he had previously intended for his Original Body to search for the battlefield where the three Great Dream Seeds clashed, Hong Yuan ultimately failed to find it.

Thus, even now, Hong Yuan still hadn't managed to acquire the brand-new Dream Tao Mystery from Hua Menghuang.

The "Dream Tao Master" seemed ever closer, yet also farther away.

After all, the position of Tao Master was unique.

「...」

"Dream Tao Divine Power—Dream Meditation Fight!"

In a hidden small valley within the Dream World, the Dream Worm, shaped like a Frost White Butterfly, gently fluttered its wings.

In an instant, the Immortal Nuance inside Hong Yuan's Original Body blazed, and a vast energy connected to the dream-like Mysterious Talisman.

His thoughts began to detach, entering a dreamlike Mysterious Space.

"Data loading..."

"Nine-Leaf Sword Grass loaded completely..."

"Soul Killing Demon Emperor loaded completely..."

A series of monotonous, mechanical sounds echoed in this Mysterious Space.

Dojos emerged out of nowhere, forming a Cloud Sea Palace Cluster.

In the blink of an eye, Hong Yuan's will arrived at an empty dojo.

In this empty dojo, multiple white jade walls stood, recording the evolutionary process of the Dream Tao Mysteries from a host of Great Dream Seeds.

There were Tang Tianlong, Dongfang Yang, Shang Yaoqin, Xiao Yuan...

Almost all of the Dream Tao Mysteries from the nine Great Dream Seeds were collected.

But it was only almost.

It was because he lacked the newly obtained Dream Tao Mystery from Hua Menghuang!

Even if I absorb all the Dream Tao Mysteries here, I can only ensure that I'm hovering around 83% of the Dream Tao Grandmaster level~

Could it be that I need to comprehend it myself, instead of taking a shortcut? 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Thinking of this, Hong Yuan felt a bit of a toothache.

He had long devised a plan for how to seize the position of Dream Tao Master.

The principle he adhered to was:

Either do not act at all, remain still, treat it as non-existent, silently lie low, and not reveal even a sliver of his true intentions.

But once he decided to act, he would launch a thunderous strike. He would settle the matter thoroughly, not giving the Human Clan Sky Palace any chance to rebound!

And if he planned to rely solely on his own power, that would indeed provide the Human Race with an opportunity to counterattack.

Hong Yuan never underestimated his opponents!!

He believed that the Heavenly Palace possessed such strength and means.

Hua Menghuang, Hua Menghuang...

Hong Yuan muttered a few times, feeling somewhat defeated.

If Xiao Yuan was said to have been too clever for his own good, ultimately causing his own beloved's demise, then Hong Yuan seemed to be in a similar predicament.

Because a large part of Hua Menghuang's achievements today could be attributed to Hong Yuan's support!

He used Hua Menghuang as a crucible for cultivating the Dream Tao, but inadvertently, hadn't Hua Menghuang also used him as a crucible for cultivating the Dream Tao?

"Sigh~"

Hong Yuan let out a heavy sigh, feeling increasingly frustrated the more he thought about it.

It's often said that where venomous snakes are found, an antidote can also be found. Could it be that I've suffered a backlash from destiny?

After pondering for a moment without results, the annoyance still lingered in his heart.

But to give up like this was not Hong Yuan's style.

Do my utmost and leave the rest to destiny?

No, unacceptable!

No matter what, I must continue to strategize for the position of Dream Tao Master.

Even if I fail, it would only mean I still need polishing, that I must continue to bravely move forward.

Moreover, as someone practicing Longevity Martial Arts, there's no need to take success or failure too seriously~

How many tens of thousands of years does a Great Emperor truly have?

His thoughts flashed like lightning, racing swiftly.

The irritation and frustration in Hong Yuan's heart gradually dissipated, and a calm, composed smile once again appeared on his face, as comforting as a spring breeze.

Thus, Hong Yuan began to re-strategize for the Human Race Destiny battle.

"Shang Yaoqin loading, loading complete..."

"Hua Menghuang loading, loading complete..."

A series of old-fashioned mechanical sounds rang out in this Mysterious Space.

RUMBLE—

A secluded golden sea slowly rose.

It became the battlefield for "Shang Yaoqin" and "Hua Menghuang" to clash.

Soon, under Hong Yuan's deduction, the two began to battle it out.

Hong Yuan had already recorded detailed data about Shang Yaoqin.

Based on Shang Yaoqin, Hong Yuan also tried to elevate Hua Menghuang's potential, boosting her values a bit, but not by much.

Admittedly, Hua Menghuang had gained an early advantage during the Aperture Opening Ceremony, putting her one step ahead. However, Shang Yaoqin possessed the home-field advantage in the Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent. As a result, her consolidated Human Tao Destiny was even more formidable.

He only adjusted Hua Menghuang's values slightly higher than Shang Yaoqin's due to his usual cautious attitude.

After all, Zhuge was famously cautious throughout his life...

"BOOM!"

"A DEAFENING ROAR!"

"RUMBLE! RUMBLE! RUMBLE!"

Quickly, the great battle began, with countless Dream Tao Marks swirling in the sky.

The battle process was deduced once, twice, three times...

With wins and losses on both sides, it was difficult to determine who could definitively defeat the other.

In the end, with the support of a vast database, Hong Yuan reached this conclusion:

"Hua Menghuang has a greater possibility of achieving The Destiny of Great Dreams than Shang Yaoqin, but it's not by much, just reaching about sixty percent."

The outcome of this battle was highly uncertain!

Based on this result, a flicker of deep light flashed in Hong Yuan's eyes, and darkness enveloped his figure.

In the secluded small valley where his Original Body lay hidden, there was a small pond.

In the pond, a few colorful little fish were hopping about, creating splashes.

Suddenly, one fish, shaped like a cold sword, built up power for a leap. It jumped out of the water, ready to undergo the incredible transformation of passing through the Dragon Gate, advancing to the Dream Tao Desolate Beast Realm.

SPLASH—

Hong Yuan extended his merciless hand, grabbed it firmly, and forcefully threw it back to the bottom of the pond, interrupting its transformation.

The matter had not yet settled; the final stroke had not been drawn.

Everything was far from over…