Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar

"Small Seven Star Skill."

I really didn't expect Gui Qu, that scoundrel, to have cultivated a Wisdom Tao Demon Manual that was actually a human Wisdom Tao Cultivation Technique. This Cultivation Technique is only second-tier, though. Gui Qu's generosity was likely due to this.

He definitely possessed even more profound Wisdom Tao Demon Skills and Cultivation Techniques.

Phoenix Creek Sect, Phoenix Fire Peak courtyard, cultivation room.

Hong Yuan stopped transcribing, gently massaged his wrist, and gazed out the window at the blue-white sky.

Almost nine months had passed since his master's birthday banquet.

During these nine months of secluded life, aside from honing the Myriad Silence Origin Body, Hong Yuan either played with Yue'er or maintained friendly relations with Le Congsheng, Tang Baiwei, and Jiang Nai.

With the help of the gentle beauty Jiang Nai, Yue'er was living quite happily. Hong Yuan also grew increasingly familiar with Jiang Nai's likes and dislikes, and their bond deepened bit by bit.

A suitable 'white glove,' an accomplice, was gradually being cultivated, giving Hong Yuan a perverse sense of satisfaction.

He really wasn't a good person.

Meanwhile, Hong Yuan's Power Tao Avatar relentlessly mastered Power Tao Cultivation Techniques, solidifying its foundation in the Power Tao.

Low-level techniques: "Wild Ox Strength," "Fragrant Elephant Fist," "Bull Demon Bone Refining"...

First-tier techniques: "Lion Body Skill," "Strength Monkey Arm," "Flying Eagle Fan"...

Hong Yuan mastered forty-nine low-level Power Tao Cultivation Techniques, thirty-six first-tier Power Tao Cultivation Techniques, eighteen second-tier Power Tao Cultivation Techniques, and even nine third-tier Power Tao Cultivation Techniques!

Unfortunately, Cultivation Worms have one flaw: their uniqueness. If Hong Yuan's Original Body used a Cultivation Worm, his Avatar could not use it, nor even cultivate with it. This was quite regrettable for Hong Yuan.

The Cultivation Worm's uniqueness... If it were an Immortal Worm that was unique, fine. But for a mere Cultivation Worm to pull this stunt on me... Thinking this, Hong Yuan felt a wave of helplessness and sighed lightly.

The next moment, a smile touched Hong Yuan's lips. Fortunately, when Cultivation Worms fail to merge, they don't disintegrate but are only damaged. This allows me more attempts.

The path of Worm Refining encompasses three crucial arts: "nourish, use, refine." Among these, 'refining' is undoubtedly a crucial aspect, so much so that it has even evolved into its own school of thought—the Refining Tao! The method of merging Worms is undoubtedly a quintessential part of Worm Refining. Often, several weaker Worms, through merging, can form an exceedingly powerful Worm.

Without further deliberation, and knowing the time for his Power Tao Avatar's aperture opening had arrived, Hong Yuan paused his cultivation for three days. He conserved his strength, preparing to attempt the breakthrough to the Ten Extreme Bodies!

The legendary Forbidden True Body, the Great Power True Martial Body cursed by the heavens—I'm coming for you!

「Three days later.」

Hong Yuan had set up various Energy Arrays in the cultivation room, even taking out the one Brother Mo Jiuyou had entrusted to him. All this was to ensure secrecy and a stable aperture opening.

Actually, Hong Yuan's best choice would have been to wait another month. Then, his Avatar could have ascended Yuan Peak with that batch of Servant Disciples and opened its Aperture with the Sect's assistance. But Hong Yuan knew all too well the terrifying nature of the Ten Extreme Bodies. Once revealed, his peaceful life would be shattered.

The conflict between the Phoenix Creek Sect and the Qinglu Taoist Temple was far from peaceful; even a talent like Guan Lan had been repeatedly targeted for assassination.

I heard Guan Lan has already reached the third-tier Martial Artist realm, growing even faster than me. Speaking of which, that fellow seems a bit like a reincarnated Master.

Stroking his chin, Hong Yuan recalled this 'friend,' who was clearly a Heavenly Talent.

Shaking his head lightly, Hong Yuan dismissed these distracting thoughts, focusing entirely on helping his Power Tao Avatar open its Aperture.

Inside the cultivation room, which appeared small but was actually quite spacious, Hong Yuan poured nearly a million Energy Stones from his huge storage bag onto the Five-Star Origin Array. The Five-Star Origin Array hummed, rapidly absorbing the million Energy Stones and extracting their quintessential Essence Qi. This essence then flowed like liquid into an empty pool.

Aperture opening is an extremely important stage in a Martial Artist's cultivation. Essentially, the grade of the Aperture one opens determines their future achievements. Of course, one could also employ special methods to improve an Aperture's quality. However, these methods either involve precious natural treasures or extremely cruel Demon Tao techniques, none of which are easily accessible to ordinary people.

Typically, sects or clans help their disciples open Apertures in small Energy Springs. Apertures opened this way not only lack any trace of elemental energy but are also generally of low quality. The aperture opening process also indirectly reflects a sect's strength.

At this moment, the Essence Qi concentrate extracted by Hong Yuan was as thick as flowing water, already far superior to that of small Energy Springs, nearly rivaling what Yuan Peak offered. This was because he had it all to himself!

After tempering myself for so long, it's time to face this world. Hong Yuan exhaled softly. "Brother Mo, rest assured, I will definitely bring the heads of Zhang Baicun and Li Zixing to honor your memory."

His relationship with Mo Jiuyou hadn't reached the point of life-and-death devotion, but having accepted Mo Jiuyou's immense legacy, Hong Yuan would bravely face the consequences.

Gou Dao requires cautious action, not cowardly pretense. If I can't even deal with Zhang Baicun and Li Zixing decisively, despite my advantages, then I'm a true failure.

Hong Yuan gave a self-deprecating smile, then decisively shifted his primary consciousness into his Power Tao Avatar.

Power Tao Hong Yuan gazed at the surging pool of Essence Qi before him. Above it, the Qi swirled, forming shapes like a flying sparrow and a black wolf. Without hesitation, he stripped off his clothes. Numerous mottled scars covered his body, and his demonic muscles seemed to ripple and bulge.

SPLASH! Hong Yuan stepped directly into the pool of Essence Qi, walking to its center until the liquid Essence Qi completely submerged him.

Turtle Breath Technique, activate. Power Tao Hong Yuan silently activated it in his mind, assuming the corresponding posture. This allowed him to remain submerged for a much longer time.

Warmth began to spread from the area of his kidneys as Power Tao Hong Yuan gradually expanded the capacity of his Energy Sea.

Thirty-three percent, fifty-four percent, seventy-nine percent, ninety-five percent.

Hong Yuan's Original Body possessed an Aperture opening aptitude of ninety-five percent, classifying him as a Class A Heavenly Talent. It was precisely because of this ninety-five percent aptitude that he had gained Lin Daoyan's recognition during his early development.

Just as Hong Yuan was about to push further, an intense, piercing pain, as if needles were stabbing him, abruptly halted his aperture opening process.

If it reaches a perfect hundred percent, there will be grave danger!

My past self would have hesitated, but this is just an Avatar. Keep filling it! Determination flashed in Hong Yuan's eyes as he pressed on, continuing to expand the Energy Sea's capacity within his Aperture.

Ninety-five percent, ninety-six percent, one hundred percent!

At that exact moment, a deafening roar erupted from nowhere, pounding against Power Tao Hong Yuan. Eyes shut tight, he seized this opportunity to absorb the refined True Essence and elevate his cultivation realm. Power Tao Hong Yuan's aura steadily intensified, the oppressive presence almost seeming to overflow from the pool.

The terrifying aspect of the Ten Extreme Bodies is that they are inherently True Martial Bodies. In other words, they face no barriers before advancing to Martial Saint!

Two hours later, Power Tao Hong Yuan slowly opened his eyes. He clenched his fist, feeling an immense power surge through him.

Great Power True Martial Body, I've succeeded! And my cultivation has soared directly to the peak of the first rank. How terrifyingly powerful! The Skill of Protecting the Dao is essentially complete! A joyous smile spread across Power Tao Hong Yuan's face.