At the age of eight, he impersonated the orphan of a military officer and went to the martial world.

Chapter 94 [Lifespan]: 2,110 years

The confusion and fear in Wang Ziteng's eyes receded like the tide, replaced by an unprecedented determination.

The eerie green light condensed and settled deep within his pupils, no longer chaotic, but transformed into two cold, icy stars.

He slowly, yet with unwavering determination, clenched his fist, his knuckles turning white from the force. A hidden power, originating from the depths of his blood, quietly awakened and resonated within him.

"Alright!" Wang Ziteng's voice wasn't loud, but it was resolute, carrying a ruthless determination. "I understand, Qingyang!"

Seeing the flame rekindled in Wang Ziteng's eyes, no longer the eerie green light of despair, but the will for revenge and the determination to control the power, Zhang Yuan felt a slight sense of relief. He nodded: "Take good care of your breathing, try to feel and process that power; it belongs to you now."

After saying that, he turned and left the room.

Zhang Jiumei, who was waiting outside the door, followed silently like a shadow.

As you walk to the corner of the corridor, a burly figure stands quietly; it is He Dashan.

The seasoned veteran's expression was complex as he looked at Zhang Yuan, his eyes filled with lingering fear, but also with an indescribable excitement and emotion.

"Thank you for your guidance, Young Master Qingyang." He Dashan's voice was deep, with a barely perceptible hoarseness. He solemnly cupped his hands towards Zhang Yuan. "That kid—alas, he really doesn't know how lucky he is!"

"An incredible opportunity that others could only dream of for several lifetimes fell into his lap, and instead of waiting for it, he thought about dying."

He paused, his gaze seemingly piercing through the walls to land on the room where Wang Ziteng was, his tone becoming extremely solemn: "That's a fragment of the essence of the Overturning Sea Demon King! It contains the soul essence of a great demon above the Grandmaster level, a being in the Cave Profound Realm!"

"And the Azure Dragon Prince's Reverse Scale True Blood!" The supreme bloodline inheritance of the dragon lineage deep within the Yunmeng River!

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"If either of these two items were to fall into the wrong hands, it would be enough to unleash a massive bloodbath in the martial world, driving countless experts at the Innate and even Grandmaster levels to fight to the death!"

He Dashan's breathing quickened: "The fusion of essence and origin can temper the soul and allow one to glimpse the mysteries of heaven and earth; the entry of the dragon's true blood into the body will reshape the bones and muscles, transform one's being, and unleash boundless potential!"

"The combination of these two—Young Master Qingyang—means that as long as Ziteng doesn't die, as long as he can withstand the backlash and fully master this power, his foundation will be unimaginably deep! Grandmaster realm? That's just his starting point! What he possesses is—a heaven-reaching path that points directly to the Vajra Realm of Profound Enlightenment, and even higher realms!"

"This is the ladder to heaven that countless martial artists dream of, yet can't even touch the threshold!"

At this moment, what shone in He Dashan's eyes was awe of the essence of that power, and also awe of the infinite possibilities that Wang Ziteng might have in the future.

Zhang Yuan nodded calmly, "Mr. He, there's no need to be so polite. Ziteng is my brother, so it's only right that we treat each other this way."

He stepped forward, lowering his voice even further, with an undeniable seriousness: "However, not many people understood the truth of the matter at the time, so I hope Mr. He will keep this secret for Ziteng."

"Once it is leaked, the Demon King of the Overturning Sea will not let it go, and it will attract countless open and covert attacks from those who covet it."

What Ziteng needs now is time.

He Dashan's expression hardened, and he nodded emphatically: "Don't worry! This matter is known only to heaven, earth, you, and me. The entire Guzhu Gang will not divulge a single word!"

"I'll risk my life to protect him!"

His eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and a heroic and resolute spirit belonging to the outlaws of the martial world surged forth.

"Young Master Qingyang is right! With this young man around, given time—our Guzhu Gang might very well become a true major force in the martial arts world, spanning a thousand miles around Luyang Prefecture!"

Zhang Yuan said no more, nodded slightly to He Dashan, and turned to walk towards his own room.

Close the door to shut out the noise from the outside world.

Zhang Yuan sat cross-legged on the wooden couch and slowly closed his eyes.

Wang Ziteng has his own opportunities, and Zhang Yuan also has his own!

As his thoughts sank into the depths of his consciousness, the pale golden panel silently appeared:

[Name]: Zhang Yuan [Lifespan]: 2110 years [Cultivation Level]: Late Stage of Acquired Realm [Cultivation Techniques]: Rock Blade Technique (Great Perfection), Raging Bull Fist (Great Perfection), Wind Chasing Sword (Initial Condensation of Sword Intent)

The Great Qi Cultivation Technique (Initial Understanding), The Innate Green Wood Incarnation Technique (Initial Completion)

[Current Status]: The Aoki Avatar has been annihilated (can be condensed), and the lifespan is full of condensed thoughts. The vast lifespan number in the sea of ​​consciousness seems to have turned into a tangible warm current, rushing and washing over the limbs and bones.

Especially on his left arm, the pale blue tree pattern mark that had been broken and dimmed due to the shattering of the Green Wood Incarnation was now rejuvenated under the nourishment of the vast lifespan, like a withered tree coming back to life!

Strands of purer and more resilient azure demonic energy sprouted from the depths of flesh and blood, re-converging and weaving along the mysterious meridian pathways.

The broken lines were quickly mended and repaired, and the dull luster became lustrous again, even more refined and profound than before!

Within that pale blue hue, there was a subtle, indescribable resilience and vitality, as if it had undergone a rebirth after destruction, making it even closer to the original meaning of the innate Yi Wood.

At the same time, although Zhang Yuan's eyes were closed, a faint golden light flowed beneath his eyelids. It was the surging, righteous literary energy nurtured in his chest, which resonated and merged with the surging blood and qi and the newly born green wood demon essence.

The Rock Blade's intent, as solid as a mountain, quietly permeates the newly born greenwood's power.

When the blue markings on his arm completely reformed, their radiance subdued, and they became even more stable than before, Zhang Yuan slowly opened his eyes.

The golden and blue light in his eyes flashed and disappeared in an instant, before returning to a deep and calm state.

The surging power within his body, especially the rapidly increasing lifespan and the newly formed Green Wood Foundation, allowed him to clearly feel the threshold leading to a higher realm—the Grandmaster Realm!

All paths lead to the same destination; the path is beneath our feet.

As his thoughts sank into his sea of ​​consciousness, his vast lifespan of over two thousand years surged like a golden tide.

Without hesitation, Zhang Yuan drew upon the vast life force accumulated over a century, following the profound trajectory of the "Innate Green Wood Incarnation Technique," and slowly injected it into the other side of his arm, opposite the original green pattern.

Unlike the difficulty of condensing it the first time, this time, the vast life force blended seamlessly with his understanding of demonic magic and the vitality of the Yi Wood element.

A new, more refined pale blue tree pattern, like the most exquisite brushwork, slowly took shape on his left arm.

The patterns intertwine, subtly echoing another blue pattern, yet forming a system of its own, exuding a pure and restrained aura of innate Yi wood essence.

The two innate realm avatars, like two torrents hidden deep beneath his skin, were powerful and concentrated, becoming his true trump card at this moment.

Zhang Yuan slowly opened his eyes, a flash of light appearing briefly before returning to its deep gaze.

He gently clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within his arms and the peace of mind brought by that double protection.

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