Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 664 - 464 Coming soon, very soon..._2

Hong Yuan's extraordinary performance truly took Dongfang Yang by surprise.

Compared to the combat power he displayed against Tang Tianlong, Hong Yuan's strength had increased by at least thirty percent!

Empowerment by destiny? The Foremost Among Mortals? Dongfang Yang quickly realized this, his cold eyes narrowing.

He never would have imagined Hong Yuan's strength could increase to such an extent.

It could only be said that everyone's mad scramble for the title of Foremost Among Mortals wasn't in vain.

At the moment, Hong Yuan posed a thorny problem for Dongfang Yang, who simply couldn't take him down easily.

But Dongfang Yang was well-prepared for such a scenario.

He took a deep breath, and his platinum Dream Tao Marks surged, engulfing heaven and earth, reversing fate, and obscuring everyone's vision.

Within the void, the reflections of nine majestic mountain and river realms leaped out consecutively.

The moment they appeared, they caused a ceaseless boom.

It was like the skies were collapsing and the earth was cracking, deafening the audience, as if nine massive mountain and river realms were truly falling from the sky in a world-ending cataclysm.

Hong Yuan's expression changed drastically, a mix of performance and genuine shock.

Because Dongfang Yang, who had just launched such a terrifying attack—ran away!?

...

At this very moment.

Hong Yuan really, truly wanted to completely break his own seal, recklessly chase after Dongfang Yang, and kick him to death.

You damn cur, how can you be so outrageous?

So that's your game, huh? How utterly preposterous! It's almost enough to make me laugh.

But ultimately, the patience honed over long years allowed Hong Yuan to suppress his rage.

However, his tightly clenched fist showed that his mood wasn't as composed as the expression on his face.

Ahead, Dongfang Yang utilized extreme speed, escaping like a bolt of lightning.

He needed more detailed information. Only then could he deliver a truly fatal blow to Hong Yuan.

"Hong Yuan, I will definitely be back."

"Do you have any idea how terrifying a hungry eagle lurking in the shadows can be?"

Meanwhile, Hong Yuan, the one Dongfang Yang had targeted, was silently dealing with the aftermath of the battle.

The self-recovering Holy Artifact Phoenix God Zither aided the Aqua-blue Phoenix Divine Appearance. The Divine Appearance cried out and flapped its wings, batting away the illusory mountain and river realms one by one...

「After a while.」

The sky darkened once again. Only the Aqua-blue Phoenix Divine Appearance and Hong Yuan remained.

The Aqua-blue Phoenix Divine Appearance slowly flapped its wings, layer upon layer of incredibly profound power flowing out, swiftly repairing the various Holy Arrays.

These Holy Arrays were actually quite extraordinary. It was only because they had lost the control of a Saint and were suppressed by the counteracting array that they had become somewhat fragile.

At this moment, the emotions of everyone from Phoenix Creek Sect changed with astonishing speed:

They were barely catching their breath when they were suddenly saved.

Then, just as they suspected another great battle was about to erupt, it fortunately turned out to be a false alarm.

It was truly more intense than a roller coaster ride.

As the onlookers tensely watched the huge Aqua-blue Phoenix in the sky, they gradually regained their composure.

"Thank goodness, we still have Peak Master Hong."

...

The Eastern Wilderness Divine Continent was the focal point of the Human Race, and the Phoenix Creek Sect was the focal point within that focal point.

Therefore, news of the Great Dream Seed Dongfang Yang's failed attack on the Phoenix Creek Sect quickly spread among the Human Race.

And Hong Yuan, who had single-handedly protected the Phoenix Creek Sect and faced Dongfang Yang head-on without being disadvantaged, saw his reputation spread even further.

It was important to note that Dongfang Yang was not a half-baked Great Dream Seed like Tang Tianlong.

Hong Yuan's ability to contend with Dongfang Yang further proved the true worth of the title "Foremost Among Mortals."

It also showed that Hong Yuan himself indeed possessed extraordinary talent and exceptional genius.

"Someone said before that Hong Yuan had the potential of a Great Emperor. I thought it was an exaggeration, but it turns out to be true."

"It's hard to imagine how vast a blessed land Hong Yuan will create once the battle for Destiny is over. The Phoenix Creek Great Saint has found a successor at last!"

"Hehe, he was never a Great Dream Seed, yet he made such a show in the 'battle for Destiny.' He's practically seeking death."

"He's truly too foolish; it seems he was blinded by the title of Foremost Among Mortals!"

In the Treasured Yellow Heaven, discussions among the Human Race were incessant.

Some marveled at Hong Yuan's strength, proving he was worthy of the title Foremost Among Mortals.

Yet others thought Hong Yuan was excessively foolish, that he shouldn't have risked life and limb for Shang Yaoqin.

「Meanwhile.」

In another part of the Treasured Yellow Heaven.

A strong wind blew, causing great waves to surge.

A thousand-foot waterfall plummeted into the vast lake, stirring up tumultuous waves.

Splashing water flew everywhere, assaulting the small pavilion by the lake.

With a gentle press of his hand, the will of the Phoenix Creek Great Saint calmed all the waves, and the wind died down, leaving the water's surface placid.

At this moment, the will of the Phoenix Creek Great Saint looked at Hong Yuan's will with resignation and finally couldn't help but say,

"Yuan, you've done well protecting our Sect. But I heard you're also thinking of attacking the great army from the Northern Region and going after Dongfang Yang?"

"A tree that stands taller than the forest will be broken by the wind; a person who stands above others will be criticized by the crowd."

"You just need to protect the Sect. There's no need to show off excessively or to risk your life so recklessly."

"Dongfang Yang is a Great Dream Seed. Leave matters like confronting him to Yaoqin!"

Hong Yuan shook his head decisively. He had no intention of actively attacking Dongfang Yang.

His orders were to purge all spies from the Northern Region out of Yong State and Qing State.

How did the news get twisted into something so far-fetched?

Hong Yuan replied, "Ancestor, I didn't say I was going to attack Dongfang Yang. I will protect the Sect, you can rest assured..."

After some explanation, the Phoenix Creek Great Saint finally heaved a long sigh of relief.

The Phoenix Creek Great Saint had feared that Hong Yuan had truly been beguiled, recklessly betting the Phoenix Creek Sect on Shang Yaoqin and blindly following her lead to the very end.

Indeed, before the Great Dream Seeds had entered the fray, Hong Yuan had effectively dragged the Phoenix Creek Sect onto Shang Yaoqin's war chariot.

But after the Great Dream Seeds stepped forward, it was no longer necessary.

His, Hong Yuan's, main duty had shifted from being a dominant overlord to holding the line for Shang Yaoqin.

This battle for Destiny was, ultimately, a stage for the Great Dream Seeds.

Others could, at most, play minor roles or act as jesters.

Even the role of antagonist was for the Great Dream Seeds themselves to play!

「The scene shifts.」

「The will returns.」

After a brief exchange with the Phoenix Creek Great Saint, Hong Yuan left the Treasured Yellow Heaven and returned to the Eagle Immortal Blessed Land of the Phoenix Creek Sect.

Due to a deficiency in its Immortal Aperture Origin, the interior of the Eagle Immortal Blessed Land was an eternal expanse of blue sky and white clouds.

Hong Yuan watched the small eagle sprites, like little angels, fluttering and dancing. He smiled faintly but didn't pay them much mind.

Perhaps, in the eyes of the Phoenix Creek Great Saint and others, he, Hong Yuan, was indeed sacrificing too much for Shang Yaoqin, even to the point of shedding blood and risking his life.

But they had no idea what Hong Yuan truly wanted in his heart.

How could he possibly be striving to become a flawless Saint?

What he had always wanted was to become the Dream Tao Master!

Was he striving for Shang Yaoqin? No, he was striving for himself!

Once he became the Dream Tao Master, it would inevitably be the moment the Heavenly Palace completely shattered.

He eagerly anticipated that day. The very thought of it filled him with immense amusement.

The sky was a deep blue, dotted with clusters of white clouds.

Flocks of goshawks streaked through the clouds, soaring high with powerful wings.

Hong Yuan stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing beyond the boundaries of the Eagle Immortal Blessed Land, his voice deep and profound, "Soon, very soon..."