CHAPTER 84: CHAPTER 83 MASTER’S REWARD (PLEASE INVEST AND FOLLOW READ)

HISS.

Having exited the Bloodline Dream Realm, the Demon Beast Hong Yuan couldn’t help but take a deep breath.

It was terrifying, far too terrifying.

That sky-reaching giant python was simply not something he could contend with at his current level. Just being gazed at by it, his health bar was emptied, and he was forced to exit the Bloodline Dream Realm.

The sky-reaching giant python must undoubtedly possess Tao Marks, a truly formidable opponent!

However, Hong Yuan did not become overly discouraged. After all, the moment he chose to charge at the giant python was precisely when the Ice Armor Python’s body sent out a warning. Whether he charged or not, it wouldn’t have been long before he had to exit the Bloodline Dream Realm.

"Let’s see what I’ve gained~," Hong Yuan closed his eyes slightly, earnestly checking his newly acquired Innate Ability.

[Innate Ability · Ice Net: Condense an ice net in front of yourself to attack your opponent.]

[Innate Ability · Frozen Rain: Summon a rain of ice to fall upon the earth.]

[Innate Ability · Cold Wind: Summon a gale of icy wind to descend upon the earth.]

[Innate Ability · Frost Lightning Speed: Transform into frost lightning, flashing forward swiftly.]

[Innate Ability · Ice Snow Body: Transform into ice and snow, greatly enhancing sensitivity to the Ice Tao, and can merge with ice and snow.]

Looking at these five powerful Innate Abilities, Hong Yuan’s body trembled slightly.

Control over the weather?

Strengthening oneself?

Trapping the enemy and escaping?

Had his Luck Tao really improved so quickly just because he had a good Godfather?!

No, it’s not a matter of Luck Tao. My achievements today are all thanks to my own efforts!, Hong Yuan thought to himself.

Suddenly, Hong Yuan felt a bit itchy on his body and wanted to find something to rub against.

He looked down to see that frost-white armor began to emerge on his body, mixed with the old skin of the Mysterious Water Snake. Now, only his head and belly still retained the characteristics of the Mysterious Water Snake.

[Avatar: Mysterious Water Snake (Ice Armor Python 8867/10000)]

A real Ice Armor Python!

He was just one small step away from becoming an Ice Armor Python.

At that time, he would be able to receive the teachings of his Flood Dragon Godfather and learn the skills of one of the six major Tao Species from the previous generation of the Dragon God Sacred Land, the strongest holy land of the Demon Clan!

...

「Noon.」

「Phoenix Fire Peak Courtyard.」

After dealing with the trifles concerning Lin Yiru and Li Jianxiang, Hong Yuan went to the Book Pavilion and bought "Heaven Heart Talisman Scripts" and "Illusionary Heart Taoist Speaks of Formation: Upper Volume," along with the necessary tools such as talisman paper, Essence Qi pen, Array Flags, etc., for a total of fifteen thousand Energy Stones.

Besides these, Hong Yuan also spent a thousand Energy Stones to purchase five first-tier Cultivation Techniques related to Power Tao martial skills, namely Barbaric Bull Fist, Earth Elephant Fist, Crazy Ape Arm...

Not only that, but he used the remaining Energy Stones to buy three second-tier movement techniques for escaping, namely "Cloud Ladder Step," "Light Martial Skill," and "Misty Smoke Fast."

Hong Yuan had already experienced the marvelous benefits of cultivating as a Worm. With a single thought, he activated the Cultivation Technique and began.

Compared to other Martial Artists, this was a huge advantage!

At the moment, Hong Yuan was in the Worm room, feeding the Sting Bee Worm, Rapid Bee Worm, and other Bee Soldiers.

Although these Bee Soldiers weren’t of much use to him, they were better than nothing, and it was nice to have a radar-like detection system in place.

Hong Yuan had indeed considered improving the Worms autonomously, but given the poor quality of the informational materials he had access to, investing handfuls of Energy Stones into the process would be akin to burning Energy Stones.

While scientific research inherently involves burning through funds, Hong Yuan preferred to let others spend the money while he applied their findings.

"My little darlings, you seem to be falling behind my pace~," Hong Yuan sighed lightly, teasing the peculiar and fierce-looking Rapid Bee Worm.

However, at this moment, Hong Yuan’s thoughts had already drifted back to his conversation with his master and fellow disciples the previous day.

...

"Yuan, even though your Nine Nether disciple brother is a fourth-tier Martial Artist with formidable strength, you still mustn’t become arrogant or complacent during your training experiences or even defy the resident Elders," Lin Daoyan advised Hong Yuan earnestly.

Facing his master’s obviously well-intentioned and golden arrangement, Hong Yuan had no other choice but to accept it obediently.

Ah, it’s stereotypical thinking. Master clearly also believes that, like other young Martial Artists, I need to seize every crucial opportunity to break through to the Martial Saint Realm and obtain a high Life Span. But what I lack the least... is Life Span..., Hong Yuan sighed inwardly.

Certainly, his master and fellow disciples were unaware of his unique Martial Arts characteristics. They thought that the path they had planned for him was the most suitable. And yet, Hong Yuan could not possibly reveal to them that his Life Span was over six hundred years.

It could only be said that as a child grows up, he develops his own thoughts.

Fortunately, his master had not disappointed him, still displaying a generous hand!

From Master Lin Daoyan, Hong Yuan had recently acquired a ten percent share of Workshop A06, with his total shares amounting to an impressive thirty percent. He could effortlessly earn nearly five thousand Energy Stones each month, which was nothing short of terrifying!

After bidding his master farewell, Hong Yuan saw Lin Yiru, who was basking in the sun in her wheelchair in the courtyard of the White Frost Stone House, and Zhu, who was accompanying her.

At the time, although Lin Yiru sat in a wheelchair, her face pale, the fervent look in her eyes somewhat amazed Hong Yuan. He even wondered if the girl had been beaten silly by Li Jianxiang, becoming even more determined after setbacks?

Thankfully, everything was as it had been.

Just when Hong Yuan was about to leave the White Frost Stone House, Lin Yiru called out to him.

"Yuan, could you tell me how you defeated Li Jianxiang?," Lin Yiru lifted her head and asked curiously.

Hong Yuan glanced at Zhu Wushang standing behind Lin Yiru and, seeing him nod, began to recall the storybooks he had read in this world, especially those with intense fighting scenes.

He pondered with his head down, while Lin Yiru thought he was organizing his words.

Eventually, Hong Yuan chose the story of the Dragon Sun Demon Emperor’s battle with his arch-enemy.

"Dragon... I executed a left front kick, ha, Li Jianxiang wasn’t paying attention, he was careless..."

Hong Yuan directly borrowed the story’s plot, captivating Lin Yiru as she listened. Zhu, meanwhile, struggled to suppress his laughter. Once Hong Yuan had left, Zhu Wushang revealed to Lin Yiru what had transpired. She then felt both angry and chagrined that Hong Yuan had taken her for a naive girl and fooled her.

...

Ah, my cultivation is only at the second-tier high grade; leaving the Sect could be a bit dangerous~

Hong Yuan walked out of the Worm room, gazing upon the heavy snow in the courtyard, contemplating how to avoid danger.

He disliked uncertainties and greatly favored the idea of making steady progress.

Unbeknownst to Hong Yuan, Elder Li Xiangdong had once intended to send men after Hong Yuan, but Li Jianxiang had refused.

As a practitioner of Sword Tao, Li Jianxiang could accept defeat.

Perhaps Li Jianxiang did not understand that "The edge of a sword comes from constant sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitterness of cold."

Yet, he had enough confidence to believe that Hong Yuan would serve as his whetstone, helping to refine his own edge to an even sharper degree!

Privately, Elder Li Xiangdong’s favored disciples had taken the initiative to seek out Hong Yuan. But since Hong Yuan never set foot outside of Phoenix Fire Peak, they had faced rejection numerous times.

As the Sect’s grand competition became increasingly heated, the incident of Li Jianxiang being defeated by a mysterious disciple slowly faded into the wind, overshadowed by other more sensational news. This matter seemed to become a forgotten point, except for those with a vested interest.