Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar

Nanyang County City was the only Class A fortified city in Nanyang Prefecture, bustling with various Martial Cultivators and thriving trade, where airships came and went in endless streams. Hong Yuan's destination for this trip was Nanyang County City.

When Hong Yuan emerged from the secret path, a burst of strong sunlight struck his eyes, forcing him to squint slightly.

Mo Shan, meanwhile, was observing the terrain and scouting the surroundings.

After adjusting to the sunlight, Hong Yuan slowly opened his eyes and found himself on the outskirts of Pengcheng, within a small manor.

"Little Uncle, where are we?" Yue'er asked Hong Yuan in her clear, sweet voice.

"We've just left the city; it's still a long way to the Sect. Come, have a drink," Hong Yuan replied gently, producing an adorable water flask for Yue'er.

Yue'er sipped the water. Soon, she felt drowsy and fell asleep.

The water contained a mild sleep-inducing powder Hong Yuan had mixed. It was sweet, tasted like lemon soda, and would not harm Yue'er's body.

Hong Yuan carefully placed Yue'er into a cotton sling, securing her firmly in front of him.

Stepping out of the house, Hong Yuan gave a gentle pat to his Beast Control Bag, and two Dragon Scale Horses appeared on the grass.

The Dragon Scale Horses were Ferocious Beasts that Hong Yuan had specifically sought out as his means of escape.

Legend had it that these Ferocious Beasts possessed a faint trace of Flood Dragon bloodline, enabling them to cover a thousand miles a day without so much as panting.

"Brother Mo, let's go," Hong Yuan said softly.

Mo Shan glanced at Yue'er in Hong Yuan's arms and hesitated. "This..."

Mo Shan had originally planned for Hong Yuan and Yue'er to travel by carriage, which, though much slower, would have been more comfortable.

"Delay brings risks. It's better to get to Nanyang County City sooner. After all, Senior Martial Brother and his wife's intention was for us to send Yue'er back to the Sect quickly," Hong Yuan explained.

Mo Shan considered it, realized it made sense, and tacitly agreed.

Thus, they each mounted a Dragon Scale Horse and galloped towards Nanyang County City.

Of course, Nanyang County City was distant, so they first needed to pass through the B-rank Luo City.

THUD! THUD!

Dust plumed as the horses galloped swiftly, and Hong Yuan's figure soon vanished from Pengcheng's sight.

Riding along the Great Taoism of the Lianyun Mountain Range, Hong Yuan saw groups of ragged, sallow-faced refugees hurrying toward Pengcheng.

The eyes of these refugees glinted avariciously. When they saw the two Dragon Scale Horse Ferocious Beasts beneath Hong Yuan and Mo Shan, they practically drooled. A few who were delirious from hunger even attempted to charge, hoping to attack Hong Yuan and Mo Shan.

Mo Shan casually flicked a few pebbles. The heads of those reckless individuals, who didn't know their limits, burst open, and they died instantly.

Then, the surviving refugees madly lunged at their companions' corpses, fighting to divide the remains.

"What a chaotic world," Hong Yuan sighed lightly, gripping the reins tighter and urging the Dragon Scale Horses to leave faster.

He had once harbored deep hatred for Chen Dongsheng and Yue Yun because they had robbed him of his cultivation time, nearly costing him the chance to change his destiny. He had come dangerously close to becoming one of the wretched souls oppressed by the harshness of the world.

"Officer Hong, there's no need for mercy towards these individuals. They've been driven to become like malevolent spirits, devoid of humanity," Mo Shan explained, fearing that Hong Yuan's youthful zeal might lead him to some rash act of charity.

In these times, how could a mere Martial Artist possibly turn the tide?

"Don't worry, Brother Mo, I understand," Hong Yuan nodded.

'When poor, one focuses on self-preservation; when prosperous, one strives to benefit all.' Right now, he was more concerned with ensuring his own survival than extending a hand to save others.

「Three days later」

Hong Yuan arrived in Luo City without any surprises or dangers.

During these three days, Hong Yuan had also encountered troubles such as ambushes by Mountain Robbers, charges from refugees, and rampaging Demon Beasts. But under the overwhelming suppression of Mo Shan's martial might, none of these incidents caused any significant disturbance.

Hong Yuan reached Luo City safely and without incident, while Yue'er had slept groggily through the journey.

Currently, they were aboard the Sharp Shark Giant Ship, traveling to Nanyang County City by waterway.

The Sharp Shark Giant Ship was backed by the Nanyang Prefecture Navy Admiral, a Phoenix Creek True Disciple whose rank was even higher than Hong Yuan's Senior Brother Mo Jiuyou. This ensured a high degree of safety aboard the vessel.

CLANG! CLANG!

The sails billowed with a loud noise and, driven by the wind, the Sharp Shark Giant Ship advanced swiftly.

Hong Yuan was in his private cabin. Listening to the resounding noise, he seemed to gain some insight.

Yue'er, meanwhile, was enjoying some rare leisure time. Under Mo Shan's somewhat clumsy care, she played with her toys in their cabin, laughing merrily.

Wind force... My Power Tao realm is only at the ordinary level. I wonder how I can utilize it, Hong Yuan pondered, his eyes sparkling with ideas.

Within Power Tao, three schools were most representative. Martial Artists could become Power Tao Martial Saints by following one of several paths.

They were, respectively, the Human Strength Equilibrium Flow, the Beast Strength Illusion Flow, and the Heaven and Earth Grand Power Flow.

The Qinglu Worm and the Fly Leopard Savage Worm that Hong Yuan had condensed both belonged to the Beast Strength Illusion Flow.

After using the Qinglu Worm, his own strength had even momentarily broken through the Tier 2 range, reaching the domain of a Tier 3 Martial Artist.

At this moment, inspired by the wind's power, Hong Yuan began to contemplate the Heaven and Earth Grand Power Flow.

Power Tao holds great promise. Perhaps I can create a Power Tao Avatar. Then, my Original Body can remain hidden within the Sect, while the Power Tao Avatar handles matters outside, Hong Yuan thought, his eyes flashing with the gleam of wisdom as he stroked his chin.

Having received substantial help from his Demonic Beast Avatar, Hong Yuan was keenly aware of just how useful an Avatar could be.

For instance, his current Ice Armor Python Avatar was cultivating in the cave, increasing his Ice Tao attainments day by day. Even the condensation of his 'Flying Oriole' killer move had greatly benefited from the Ice Armor Python Avatar's assistance.

Avatar techniques, Avatar techniques... Hong Yuan murmured to himself.

After experiencing this 'gilding' tribulation, Hong Yuan's understanding of the Gou Dao had deepened even further. Compared to escape-focused killer moves, having an external Incarnation to handle miscellaneous tasks was simply ideal. The Avatar toils while the Original Body enjoys the benefits. It's just that the Cultivation Technique for a Cultivation Worm that could create an external Incarnation would likely be very difficult to obtain...

If he could truly obtain one, Hong Yuan would definitely want to condense thousands of Avatars. Kill one of me, and thousands, tens of thousands more will take my place!

The Sect's Scripture Pavilion must surely possess the kind of Avatar-attribute Cultivation Technique I desire. It's just that obtaining it will likely be difficult... Hong Yuan suddenly sighed softly.

The Phoenix Creek Sect's Scripture Pavilion definitely contained Avatar Cultivation Techniques; Hong Yuan had never doubted this. An Overlord Sect lacking such a foundation would have been annihilated countless times over by now. However, Hong Yuan understood that cultivating Avatar techniques was no simple feat. A single mistake could lead to dire consequences, such as becoming mentally deficient, or even the risk of the secondary body devouring the main body. Most importantly, as Martial Artists cultivate, the laws of heaven and earth integrate into their bodies. The higher a Martial Artist's cultivation, the more difficult it becomes to practice Avatar techniques.

"Little Uncle, Little Uncle!"

Yue'er suddenly pulled at Hong Yuan's large hand, pointing at the pile of toys on the floor, urging Hong Yuan to come over and play with her.

"Alright, alright, Little Uncle is coming right now." Hong Yuan smiled, stood up, and went to play with Yue'er.