[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-longevity-martial-arts-i-have-a-mysterious-water":3,"chapter-longevity-martial-arts-i-have-a-mysterious-water-longevity-martial-arts-i-have-a-mysterious-water-chapter-39":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1551792,2016,"Chapter 39 - 38 Whoever Blocks My Way Shall Die - Part One (Seeking Investment, Seeking Follow-up Reads)","longevity-martial-arts-i-have-a-mysterious-water-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>In the dark depths of the riverbed cave, Hong Yuan opened his serpent eyes. They shone like bright lamps, aiding him in inspecting his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cave was Hong Yuan’s shelter, but as he slowly grew, the cavern seemed increasingly constricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPLASH.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yuan whipped his tail, parting the water, and his form slowly glided forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon his appearance, fish, shrimp, crabs, and turtles scattered in a frantic escape. Some fled toward the shore, while others dared to venture into deeper waters, all fleeing in disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the shore?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yuan looked toward the blurred orb of light above, pondering thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to his massive size and the difficulty of concealing himself, Hong Yuan had always been hesitant about going ashore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this period of accumulation, Hong Yuan’s body length had reached a staggering six meters. His towering form was now that of a terrifying gigantic snake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the limitations imposed by that green giant crocodile, Hong Yuan’s growth would likely have been even more astonishing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Avatar: Mysterious Water Snake (Ice Armor Python 127\u002F10,000)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: Second Order Elementary]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Innate Abilities: Water Gun, Water Fluctuation, Extreme Poison, Water Flow Tail, Black Fog, Tiger Shadow, Crazy Plants]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HISS!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of that damned green giant crocodile, Hong Yuan couldn’t help but let out a piercing hiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While his human main body enjoyed a comfortable life, this Mysterious Water Snake avatar was constantly caught in a cycle of hunger and fleeting satiation. Such a miserable existence nearly drove Hong Yuan mad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, the Mysterious Water Snake had to aid his human main body in enhancing [Talent] and [Life Span] through devouring and evolution. Without enough to eat, how could there be any growth in [Talent] or [Life Span]?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Hong Yuan found most intolerable was that he had to live a life on the run, his potential for growth stymied by a mere crocodile!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this made Hong Yuan yearn to tear that green giant crocodile to shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, relying on its advantage of thick skin and tough flesh, the green giant crocodile had Hong Yuan crying out in pain whenever they fought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The water swished gently as he propelled himself forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yuan didn’t swim toward the deeper areas. Instead, he arrived at the place where he trained his innate abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to evaluate the power of [Crazy Plants] before considering how to deal with that accursed green giant crocodile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Hong Yuan swam to an empty spot on the muddy riverbed, where only Goldfish Algae grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place used to be inhabited by a school of goldfish. However, they had wisely fled upon Hong Yuan’s arrival, ceding this flat terrain for him to hone his innate abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HISS~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yuan flicked out his forked tongue, which swayed left and right, gathering residual information from the surroundings. No abnormalities!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yuan’s cold serpent eyes stared intently at the Goldfish Algae below. This terrified several small crabs that were playing dead among the algae; they almost jumped out of their shells and promptly scurried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the small crabs, Hong Yuan silently activated his newly acquired innate ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Crazy Plants]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Hong Yuan felt a warm surge emerge from his belly, growing hotter as it extended towards his tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, his gaze was locked firmly on the Goldfish Algae.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yuan suddenly slapped his massive tail against the ground. The warmth flowed out from his tail, smashing into the ground and creating a deep pit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thick root immediately bulged from the riverbed’s surface, extending toward the Goldfish Algae and spreading rapidly, like a python striking forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The riverbed silt was instantly disrupted, and a thick root, nearly as long as Hong Yuan himself, emerged menacingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yuan looked at the shattered riverbed mud and the robust root, a hint of satisfaction on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The destructive force of this strike was enough to breach the thick hide the green giant crocodile was so proud of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only flaw was that it had to be deployed on land. However, it was more than sufficient to handle that clumsy green giant crocodile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Treat me like a free fish ATM, snatching away the fruits of my labor and even trying to devour me to enhance its own strength!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brazenly block my path in the Longevity Martial Arts, preventing my advancement?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Green giant crocodile, your Master Hong Yuan is here for revenge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce light flashed in Hong Yuan’s eyes, as sharp fangs dripped with venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yellow waves washed the mountain wilderness; white surf swept the riverbanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaves traced waning crescents; robe hems flew toward the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a cool autumn breeze, Hong Yuan returned to work at the A06 Workshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had requested leave at the beginning of the month but only returned in the middle of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Hong Yuan’s vacation was paid; he still received three Energy Stones each day. This uniquely preferential treatment made numerous disciples envious, jealous, and resentful of Hong Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hong Yuan stepped into the A06 Workshop, the other disciples simultaneously slowed their work, highly anticipating what was to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last week, Zhao Gonghe had been absent for a day and was scolded so severely by Zhu Wushang that he was utterly humiliated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Hong Yuan had been missing for half a month!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, do you think Hong Yuan will be scolded to tears by Zhu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scolded to tears? I doubt it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think he will. Wanna bet one Energy Stone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two bare-chested official disciples whispered among themselves, betting whether Hong Yuan would be reprimanded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other disciples near the furnaces in the A06 Workshop weren’t as dramatic. However, they also felt that Hong Yuan was likely to be severely scolded by Zhu Wushang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason Zhao Gonghe would be scolded for a day’s absence while Hong Yuan, also a disciple under Master Lin, would escape scolding after being absent for half a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, Hong Yuan’s reputation in the A06 Workshop was very high, exceptionally so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after he became a First-rank Casting Master, the attention Hong Yuan received in the A06 Workshop was second only to that of Zhu Wushang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every move Hong Yuan made garnered the attention of everyone in the A06 Workshop, particularly those official disciples who had entered with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuan, what have you been up to this past half-month?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Hong Yuan enter the small room, fire seemed to dance in Zhao Gonghe’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhao Gonghe of now was completely different from who he was three months ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former Zhao Gonghe had delicate skin and a fair, beardless face, the very picture of a young nobleman. Now, Zhao Gonghe was broad-shouldered and burly, his skin tanned dark; he looked entirely like a blacksmith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the small room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Wushang walked around Hong Yuan, eyeing him up and down, nodding occasionally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, not bad. You seem to be in good shape, all in one piece. I’ve heard about your deeds in the Ten Thousand Beast Cave Heaven; you performed very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuan, have you thought about participating in this year’s end-of-year Sect Competition? You could definitely achieve a good result!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sect Competition...Hearing about it yet again, Hong Yuan felt no ripples in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t act without a clear benefit. Participating in the Sect Competition seemed more disadvantageous than beneficial to him. He had no wish to rush around for some honor, wasting his time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I don’t feel my strength has reached that level yet,\" Hong Yuan replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see... Well, never mind then. Yuan, for the time being, just stay in the Refining Equipment Hall. Try not to go out much unless it’s necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I understand, Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on then. You still need to complete your tasks for the first half of the month.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Hong Yuan walked out of the small room, safe and sound, the disciples working in the Refining Equipment Hall were greatly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Wushang’s favoritism towards Hong Yuan had actually reached such an astonishing extent!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuan, you really make people jealous!\" Zhao Gonghe snorted inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart filled with anger, Zhao Gonghe lifted his hammer and violently struck a high-quality Miao Blade, as if to shatter all his frustrations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yuan noticed the astonishment, shock, and various other emotions of the onlookers, but he didn’t care in the least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking off his shirt and revealing his bulging muscles, Hong Yuan began forging a First-rank Miao Blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they don’t hinder my path in the Longevity Martial Arts, they can do whatever they please.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foll𝑜w current novℯls on fre𝒆web(n)ovel.co(m)\u003C\u002Fp>",1440,"2026-06-06T07:22:59.363Z",1,"novelbin.me","2eed78d9df6aab792aa37e36abd7317b1af74d57105ceb67e2d164d1dc3b7102","longevity-martial-arts-i-have-a-mysterious-water-chapter-40","longevity-martial-arts-i-have-a-mysterious-water-chapter-38",1024,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-martial-arts-i-have-a-mysterious-water-cover.jpg"]