Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar

The environment of the Lion Tiger Shark Island Archipelago is unique, half winter and half summer. It is the central large island group of the Zero Desolate Sea Area and is mainly inhabited by three factions. One faction consists of the Ice Tao Demon Beasts, led by the Winter Roaring Lion Clan; another comprises the Fire Tao Demon Beasts, led by the Flame Tiger Clan; and the last is made up of the Water Tao Demon Beasts, led by the Golden Tiger Shark.

These three factions constantly battle each other for territory, with the conflict between the Winter Roaring Lion Clan and the Flame Tiger Clan being the most ferocious.

When Demon Beast Hong Yuan's invitations reached the three factions, the Winter Roaring Lion Clan and the Flame Tiger Clan temporarily ceased their hostilities to discuss his "Transformation Party."

"Great Elder, I plan to personally attend the Transformation Party at Xuan Guangqiao," said Winter Roaring, the Winter Roaring Lion Clan Leader.

"Hmm, go then. If we can gain Xuan Guangqiao's support, we might just win this war against the Red Flame Tigers," the Great Elder nodded slightly.

Coincidentally, the Red Flame Tiger Clan harbored the same idea.

They also wished to bring in external aid, hoping to secure Demon Beast Hong Yuan's backing to overpower the Winter Roaring Lion Clan.

Meanwhile, upon receiving their invitation, the atmosphere within the powerful Golden Tiger Shark Group was rather peculiar.

As for Demon Beast Hong Yuan's little tricks, their Young Master used them long ago!

「Elsewhere.」

Spirit Fox Island, Central Island.

Huan Yuelong held the gold-embossed invitation, her gaze falling upon Huan Shuangmeng, who lay unconscious on the sickbed. A myriad of emotions churned within her, her face etched with worry.

Shuangmeng, my daughter, what do you think your mother should choose? Huan Yuelong wondered in distress.

Against Demon Beast Hong Yuan, they possessed no power to resist; they could only eke out a precarious existence.

Finally, Huan Yuelong made a critical decision in her heart and silently put the gold-embossed invitation away.

「…」

Regarding Demon Beast Hong Yuan's invitation, the Taoist Zhenyi in the Black Dragon Palace and most fourth-order Demon Cultivators adopted a stance of "sending gifts but not attending in person," merely to give face to the Black Dragon Demon Saint.

Without the Black Dragon Demon Saint, they wouldn't have given the Mysterious Water Snake Clan or Demon Beast Hong Yuan a second thought.

"Big Brother, it's obvious Xuan Guangqiao is just trying to rake in valuable resources. I don't want to go," Yuan Juedi, the Arm-length Monkey, sneered disdainfully.

"Juedi, befriending Xuan Guangqiao will be greatly beneficial for you. You're a fourth-order Demon; no one will criticize you for attending Xuan Guangqiao's Transformation Party," Yuan Tongtian, a fifth-tier Great Demon, advised.

Seeing Yuan Juedi still acting stubborn and indifferent, Yuan Tongtian said softly, "I hear Huan Yuelong from Spirit Fox Island will also be attending…"

"Hmm!?" Yuan Juedi's eyes instantly lit up, and an excited expression spread across his face.

Ever since meeting Huan Yuelong thirty years ago, Yuan Juedi had been utterly captivated by her devastating beauty and graceful figure—a beauty famed to make fish sink and wild geese fall. For a time, she had even been his primary motivation for cultivation.

It wasn't just him; who in the entire Zero Desolate Sea Area didn't know of Huan Yuelong's beauty?

"Heh heh, Big Brother, what are you saying? Since befriending Xuan Guangqiao is beneficial to me, then of course I'll attend," Yuan Juedi said with a foolish grin.

Despite saying so, Yuan Juedi was, in fact, still dismissive of Demon Beast Hong Yuan. He planned to merely go through the motions at the event, his primary goal being to find Huan Yuelong.

It wasn't just Yuan Juedi; several other fourth-tier Great Demons, upon hearing that Spirit Fox Island Master Huan Yuelong would also be attending, decided to participate in Xuan Guangqiao's Transformation Party as well.

「…」

「…」

Within the Ice Frost River, Hong Yuan was busy arranging various tasks and mobilizing manpower to prepare the venue.

"Taoist Zhenyi, this construction is too complex. In my opinion, it would be better to build a large vessel with two levels—one underwater and one above—to accommodate the different types of Demon Cultivators," suggested Gui Qu, the Turtle Prime Minister.

I can't stand this anymore! he thought. If the Transformation Party is held underwater, won't the land-based and flying Demon Beasts who can't transform have come for nothing?

This adopted son of the Demon Saint might be handsome, but his brains... TSK TSK...

"Build a large vessel, with levels both underwater and above water? Do you know how to construct such a thing?" Hong Yuan asked quietly, closing his fan.

A vessel of that nature wasn't a simple craft; its construction would be multifaceted. He knew the advantages of such a dual-level vessel, but he lacked the capability to build it himself.

"Indeed." The corners of Turtle Prime Minister Gui Qu's mouth curled up slightly as he retrieved a set of wooden slips from behind his shell. "Humbly speaking, I once journeyed through the Bright Day Sea Area and learned a thing or two there."

Hong Yuan was speechless.

What's with this whole Dragon King act? You're a Turtle Prime Minister, for crying out loud!

"Hand them over," Hong Yuan said, extending his hand emotionlessly.

"Of course." Gui Qu quickly wiped the smug expression from his face. He's probably displeased because I intellectually outmaneuvered him, he secretly guessed.

Hong Yuan ignored the showboating Turtle Prime Minister and rapidly scanned through the wooden slips, analyzing their contents.

Gradually, an idea began to form in Hong Yuan's mind.

I'll construct a Super Ice Ship! That way, I can fully leverage the home-field advantage and crush anyone who dares to cause trouble.

"Hmm, your proposal is excellent. Proceed according to your plan. Remember, you are to construct the ship's keel first; I have other uses for the remaining parts," Hong Yuan instructed. PartofaserieshostedbyMyVirtualLibraryEmpire(MV&LEMP&YR).

Hong Yuan patted Turtle Prime Minister Gui Qu's shoulder, showing his approval and entrusting him with the primary task.

Under Turtle Prime Minister Gui Qu's direction, the venue preparations progressed smoothly and became increasingly complete.

Hong Yuan eagerly anticipated the upcoming Transformation Party.

「…」

「…」

「Meanwhile, in the Dongyu District of Pengcheng.」

Four weeks had passed since Hong Yuan condensed the Misty Mantis Cultivation Worm. He had now finally cultivated the Light Martial Skill to a state of true mastery, forming his fourth Cultivation Worm—the Flying Sparrow Worm.

The Flying Sparrow Worm, a Worm resembling a small sparrow, had surprised Hong Yuan the moment he refined it.

Using this Cultivation Worm, he felt as if wings had sprouted from his back, allowing him to glide through the air for short periods.

This Flying Sparrow Worm actually allows me to fly even though I'm only a second-tier advanced Martial Artist? Unbelievable! Hong Yuan marveled inwardly.

Currently, Hong Yuan leaped into the air, then activated the Flying Sparrow Worm to glide smoothly through the sky.

Although the flight duration and distance were short, Hong Yuan was still overjoyed.

Flight was typically a feat reserved for Martial Saints. For ordinary Martial Artists to fly, even using a Cultivation Technique or an external artifact, they would need to be at least fourth-tier Martial Artists.

Amazing! My current escape speed is almost comparable to a fourth-tier Martial Artist! No, perhaps not quite there, but my ability to flee is definitely superior to a third-tier Martial Artist!

A quick mental calculation led Hong Yuan to this conclusion, making him even happier.

Even if Green Sun Prefecture were to attack Nanyang Government, with the help of the Flying Sparrow Worm, Misty Mantis Cultivation Worm, and Cloud Ladder Cicada, Hong Yuan's chances of escape would increase significantly.

Now that I've successfully condensed these three movement technique-related Cultivation Worms, it's time to devise an escape-focused killer move. I need to figure out which other Cultivation Worms would complement it... Hong Yuan thought excitedly.

Once I create such a movement technique killer move, my speed as a second-tier Martial Artist could match, or even surpass, that of a fourth-tier Martial Artist! How could I not be ecstatic?

「Three days later.」

Hong Yuan's brow was deeply furrowed.

Lacking Tao Enlightenment Stones, his progress in conceptualizing the killer move was agonizingly slow. The shortcut of using his Demonic Beast Avatar to help his human body comprehend it had failed!

After three wasted days, he still hadn't a single clue.

At this moment, Hong Yuan profoundly understood the importance of Tao Enlightenment Stones.

Trying to create a killer move that only a fourth-tier Martial Artist should possess, while I'm merely a second-tier Martial Artist, is far too difficult. It seems I'll have to rely on Tao Enlightenment Stones after all.

Hong Yuan slowly exhaled a breath of impure air.

Fortunately, the Transformation Party is in three days. Island Master Huan Yuelong must still have some Tao Enlightenment Stones.

At this thought, Hong Yuan's furrowed brow smoothed, and a smile touched his lips.