Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 723 - 489: The Conscience of the Human Race—Phoenix Creek Hong Yuan!_2 Advertisement

If Hong Yuan continued to suppress the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint, to wallow in trivial affection and love, then the ultimate outcome would be undeniably clear: the two of them would have to part ways due to their divergent paths!

Being as astute as he was, Hong Yuan naturally understood this clearly, as if it were at his fingertips.

Sigh... It seems that, in the end, I must answer the call to the front lines... Hong Yuan sighed inwardly, a somber gleam lurking deep in his eyes.

He then made his decision. He decided to let his Sword Body accompany the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint for her entire life, whether they established a Sword Tao family or became a pair of desperate lovers...

As long as the ending was somewhat joyous, he could face it with equanimity.

"Limin, do you wish to rush to the front lines?"

"I... Yes, I want to rush to the front lines, to offer my strength!"

"Then I shall go with you. Together, our swords united, even if facing an eighth-order Demon Saint, we can cross swords!"

"Qing..."

Atop the lofty mountaintop, Hong Yuan clasped the delicate white hand of the Butterfly Sword Martial Saint. Standing shoulder to shoulder, they admired the beautiful scenery of the Southern Border.

Such an enchanting landscape, provoking countless heroes to bow...

All was said without words.

「One month later.」

In the Divine Continent of the Eastern Wilderness, at Chengfeng Peak of the Phoenix Creek Sect, where disciples undertook the Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending Tribulation.

On this day, Chengfeng Peak welcomed several extraordinary disciples.

The one leading wore a dark black Taoist robe, one hand behind his back. He stood tall and straight, like a spear or a sword, embodying a sense of stability, as if he would remain unshaken even if heaven and earth were to turn upside down.

This person was none other than Hong Yuan!

At this moment, with sufficient accumulation of his foundation and vast Human Tao Great Luck coalescing onto him, Hong Yuan had to undertake the Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending ascent.

It was not only due to the urging from the Heavenly Palace but also because the role he currently played was that of a seed for the Racial Orthodox Leader!

Somewhat reluctant.

I didn't expect that, due to the outstanding performances of Long Zhandu and Lin Bu Jing, I would be directly targeted by the Heavenly Palace.

Sigh, what is all this? I was originally planning to lie low for a while, but I guess my Human Tao Great Luck also needs to be used.

Now, it's like I'm fighting against myself.

Although Hong Yuan's face remained composed, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

He really did not like such situations—not one bit.

But in this world, how could one act solely based on personal preferences?

Before achieving complete victory, he still needed to act judiciously, playing the role of the 'conscience' of the Human Race's orthodoxy.

The thought that the 'conscience' of the Human Race was, in fact, the shadowy mastermind planning everything behind the scenes, struck Hong Yuan as somewhat amusing, which helped alleviate some of his melancholy.

"Peak Master Hong..."

"Uncle, do your best."

"Yuan, be careful above all."

As Hong Yuan stepped out from the ranks, Mo Yue'er, Lin Yiru, and the others all looked at him with worried expressions.

The Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending Tribulation was no simple feat!

In their lineage alone, Hong Yuan's first and second senior brothers had perished due to the Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending Tribulation.

Even Hong Yuan's master, Lin Daoyan, was beset by various pressures, hesitating his entire life about whether or not to undergo the tribulation.

Those who could initiate and successfully pass the Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending Tribulation, reaching the Saint Realm, were without exception individuals of great determination and capability.

BOOM!

RUMBLE!

RUMBLE!

Hong Yuan arrived at the center of the valley and slowly levitated, sounds emitting from within his body.

The three steps of Saint Achievement Immortal Transcending were: first, Shattering the Aperture; second, Absorbing Qi; and third, Detonating the Aperture.

Hong Yuan, having undergone numerous tribulations, was naturally well-practiced in these steps and not flustered at all.

In an instant, wind surged and clouds billowed, the sky turning utterly dark.

The entire Phoenix Creek Sect was shrouded in black clouds, plunged into a darkness like night.

The inhabitants of Phoenix Creek were shocked and panicked, all looking toward Chengfeng Peak.

"What is that?"

"A tribulation? Could it be that Elder Hong is undergoing his tribulation?!"

"Hiss! Such a terrifying tribulation! Even the legendary Ten Extreme Bodies are probably nothing compared to this..."

When the crowd realized it was Hong Yuan undergoing the tribulation, their hearts settled, knowing how powerful he was.

The panic on their faces gradually dissipated, but now they were all abuzz with excitement.

Soon, the conversation shifted from Hong Yuan to the great war between the Human Race and Demon Clan in the Endless Sea Area.

"Though Supreme Elders Long Zhandu and Lin Bu Jing are certainly formidable, they are helpless against that world-disrupting great demon, Li Jianqiu."

"Indeed. Who knows how Li Jianqiu cultivated to actually devise a technique of the Yun Dynasty? Although it's still quite rudimentary, she is indeed on the right path."

"Do you all know that Li Jianqiu was once a subordinate of Xuan Guangqiao?"

"Hiss!"

At the mention of Xuan Guangqiao, everyone present trembled with fear, and the atmosphere grew much heavier.

As various reports from the front lines gradually came in, everyone began to compare the Destinies of the two races.

Shang Yaoqin was exceptionally brilliant, but Xuan Guangqiao clearly possessed a hegemon's ambition, their demonic aura flaring to the heavens!

「Elsewhere.」 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

On Chengfeng Peak, the sky suddenly unleashed a fierce wind and torrential rain; lightning and flames raced through the dark clouds, while ancient Frost spread across the land.

The power formed by the Qi of Heaven and Earth began to levitate Hong Yuan in midair.

Hong Yuan, however, easily completed the first step, Shattering the Aperture, and quickly moved on to the next: Absorbing Qi.

Bright Human Qi, Golden Earth Qi, and Luminous Celestial Qi were fused by Hong Yuan, forming a triangular structure that rotated continuously, releasing wave after wave of profound energy.

He had reached the second step of Saint Achievement!

The equilibrium formed by the three types of Qi converged within the shattered Aperture, bringing Hong Yuan an endless stream of inspiration.

This was 'Questioning the Heaven and Earth'!

This was an extremely precious state of epiphany. Even unparalleled Heavenly Talents might only experience it two or three times in their entire lives; it was inordinately precious.

Seizing such an opportunity once could trigger an astonishing personal transformation, leading to a world-altering leap in strength.

This step tested one's mental fortitude and willpower immensely, for the more Qi of Heaven and Earth absorbed, the deeper the foundation of the blessed land one could establish.

BOOM!

It was at this moment that the Public Character Heavenly Book within Hong Yuan slowly floated out, hovering above his head and shedding light of black and white ink, making him resemble a great Confucian scholar brimming with scholarly aura!

"The rise and fall of the world is the responsibility of every individual."

"For the people are the foundation of all ages."

"When Great Taoism is practiced, the world is for all."

"Establish the correct order in the world; walk the Great Tao of the world."

"The world does not belong to one family or one person, but to the Human Race."

Chants of sages and saints emanated from the Public Character Heavenly Book above Hong Yuan's head.

From this, it was clear which path to sainthood Hong Yuan was about to reveal.

It was not the yet-to-be pioneered Worm Tao, nor his former Water Tao.

But the clandestine yet crucial path—Human Tao!

Should I deliberately fail this tribulation? I really don't want to be a mere tool for the Human Race's advancement, Hong Yuan thought resentfully, casting a subtle glance towards the Green Heaven.

In the Green Heaven, several Great Saints of the Heavenly Palace stood ready, bracing themselves for Hong Yuan's tribulation.

The Endless Sea Area was the Demon Clan's domain, filled with Demon Qi and Intent, inherently favoring the Demon Clan and repelling the Human Race.

If the Human Race rashly attacked the Endless Sea Area, they would be suppressed.

To break through these layers of restrictions, Human Qi and Intent had to overpower Demon Qi and Intent. Only then could Xuan Guangqiao's Destiny Grid be temporarily shielded, allowing the East Supreme Saint to strike with ease.

Previously, Hong Yuan of Phoenix Creek had displayed a strong spirit of Human Tao during the struggle for Human Race Destiny, even summoning the phantoms of the Dragon Sun Emperor and the Azure Lotus Heaven Lord. Thus, he was being used by the Human Clan Heavenly Palace as a tool to expedite the spread of Human Qi and Intent.

Of course, all this required Hong Yuan of Phoenix Creek to become a Human Tao Saint.

And this was one of the compelling reasons why Hong Yuan of Phoenix Creek could no longer continue to delay.

Sigh...

With the Heavenly Palace's methods, I have no choice but to be their tool.

On second thought, it's actually better if I do it myself. At least that way, I can clearly monitor the Human Race's progress.

Otherwise, if someone else were to take on this role, I could only make rough estimates. If anything went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable!

A myriad of thoughts flowed through Hong Yuan's mind.

He gritted his teeth, closed his eyes, and began to comprehend Heaven and Earth, focusing especially on grasping the spirit of Human Tao and the profundities of Worm Tao.

The Human Tao is supremely impartial! The Worm Tao encompasses all things!

Human Tao and Worm Tao Divine Power—Dream Disappears, Worm Stores Human Self!

Dream Disappears, Worm Stores Human Self... its effect can directly negate Dream Tao Marks, creating a field where Dream Tao Marks do not exist.

Wait, is this Divine Power specifically meant to counter the Dream Tao?!

The Dream Tao Master?!

With a BOOM, Hong Yuan's heart trembled violently, and his eyes suddenly shot open.

There is a saying: wherever a venomous snake passes, an antidote can be found within three steps.

In other words, was this body of his, Hong Yuan of Phoenix Creek, truly meant to counter the Demonic Body Xuan Guangqiao?!