The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Luofengpo is located fifty miles southwest of Yanlingbao, and is an open valley area.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye, and the treasure hunt was held as scheduled. When Han Yunge arrived at the scene with the cultivators from the Li and Zhang families, thousands of cultivators had already gathered in the valley.

The air was filled with the clamor of voices and flashes of various colored lights. Disciples from the seven major sects, dressed in uniform, occupied the best spots. Rogue cultivators, in small groups, cautiously surveyed their surroundings. A tense yet exciting atmosphere permeated the air.

"Niece Yun Ge, look over there." Li Yuanming from the Li family came over and pointed to a group of white-robed cultivators on the east side. "Those are people from Huangfeng Valley. The one leading them is Uncle Li Huayuan, who is in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. The ones in blue on the west side are from the Yanyue Sect. The one leading them is also a female cultivator in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

Li Yuanming, in his early thirties, possessed the eighth level of Qi Refining cultivation and was a core member of the Li family in this generation, as well as their representative for the treasure hunt. The Zhang family representative was Zhang Xuanfeng's grandson, Zhang Lie, who possessed the ninth level of Qi Refining and had a calm and composed personality.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior Brother Li." Han Yunge nodded in thanks, her gaze sweeping across the entire room.

Today, she was dressed in a light blue outfit, with a storage bag given to her by Han Mu hanging at her waist. Inside were talismans, pills, and several mid-grade magic artifacts that she had prepared over the past few days. Her cultivation level of the sixth level of Qi Refining was not outstanding among the participants, but her dual wood and fire spiritual roots gave her an exceptional aura, attracting many glances.

"Junior Sister Han, we need to be careful when we enter the trial area later," Zhang Lie said in a low voice. "I heard that in addition to the disciples of the seven major sects, people from the six demonic sects have also infiltrated this time."

"The Demonic Path?" Han Yunge's heart tightened.

"Yes, people from the Ghost Spirit Sect and the Joyful Union Sect have appeared." Zhang Lie's expression was grave. "They don't dare to act openly, but they often resort to underhanded tactics. Especially when they encounter lone rogue cultivators or scions of small families..."

As they were talking, on the high platform in the center of the valley, an old man with white hair from Yellow Maple Valley spoke up in a loud voice:

"Fellow Daoists, I am Li Huayuan from Huangfeng Valley. The rules for this treasure hunt are as follows: All participants will enter the 'Misty Forest' behind Luofeng Slope. There are thirty token points in the forest. Those who obtain tokens and successfully bring them out will be ranked according to the number of tokens they obtain. The top three will receive Foundation Establishment Pills, and the top ten will be able to join one of the seven major sects."

As soon as he finished speaking, a commotion broke out in the crowd.

Foundation Establishment Pill! Join one of the Seven Major Sects!

For the vast majority of Qi Refining cultivators present, this was a chance to change their fate.

"Now, all participants, proceed to the entrance to collect your identity jade token. If your token is broken or intentionally crushed, you will be eliminated and teleported out." Li Huayuan paused. "Remember, while fighting is not prohibited during the Treasure Hunt, intentionally killing others is strictly forbidden. Violators will be jointly executed by the seven major sects!"

That's what they say, but in a place like the Misty Forest, if someone really wants to use dirty tricks, who can tell?

Han Yunge took a deep breath and followed the crowd toward the entrance.

Before leaving, her grandfather Han Mu's words echoed in her ears: "Yun Ge, the cultivation world is cruel; true cultivators cannot be raised in a greenhouse. This treasure hunt will be your first real trial. Remember three things: First, always keep a trump card; second, be ruthless to your enemies; third, come back alive."

"I will, Grandfather," she murmured to herself.

After receiving their identity jade tokens, thousands of cultivators surged into the Misty Forest like a tidal wave.

The forest was shrouded in mist, with visibility less than ten feet. The trees were tall, and vines were intertwined, creating an eerie atmosphere. As soon as they entered the forest, the group of people who had been traveling together quickly dispersed, each searching for their own token.

Han Yunge, Li Yuanming, and Zhang Lie formed a team and, following their pre-arranged strategy, headed northeast.

"The first token should be located around here," Li Yuanming said, comparing the map and jade slip.

Suddenly, the sounds of fighting and screams came from ahead.

The three exchanged a glance, tacitly concealing their presence, and quietly approached.

On an open field, four rogue cultivators were locked in fierce combat with two black-clad cultivators. Both black-clad cultivators were at the eighth level of Qi Refining, possessing strange and ruthless techniques. Although the four rogue cultivators outnumbered the others, their coordination was poor, and in the blink of an eye, one of them had his jade tablet shattered and was teleported away as a beam of white light.

"They're from the Ghost Spirit Sect!" Zhang Lie's eyes narrowed.

Sure enough, the spells cast by the two black-clad cultivators were eerie and sinister, none other than the Ghost Spirit Sect's signature "Soul Claw".

"What should we do?" Li Yuanming asked Han Yunge.

According to the alliance agreement, Han Yunge is the commander of this squad.

Han Yunge observed the battle and quickly calculated in his mind. The four rogue cultivators were doomed to defeat, and if the three of them were to intervene, their chances of winning were only fifty percent. Moreover, revealing their strength might attract even more enemies.

"Go around it," she decided. "Our goal is the token, not saving people."

Li Yuanming and Zhang Lie both breathed a sigh of relief—they didn't want to take any risks either.

Just as the three were about to leave, a charming voice suddenly came from the side:

"Fellow Daoists, now that you're here, why the rush to leave?"

Three female cultivators emerged from the woods. The leader was a beautiful woman of about eighteen or nineteen, dressed in red, with a captivating beauty and alluring eyes. The two women behind her were also beautiful and scantily clad.

"The Hehuan Sect..." Zhang Lie's face was grim.

The woman in red covered her mouth and chuckled, "This humble woman is Dong Xuan'er from the Hehuan Sect. I greet you three fellow Daoists. Why don't you stay and keep us company for a while?"

As she spoke, a faint fragrance emanated from her body.

"Hold your breath! It's a mind-control incense!" Li Yuanming hurriedly reminded him.

But it was too late. Zhang Lie inhaled the fragrance, his eyes beginning to glaze over. Li Yuanming, with his slightly higher cultivation level, could barely resist.

Han Yunge was unharmed—she had taken a "Heart-Clearing Pill" given to her by her grandfather before setting off, which could resist most hallucinogenic spells.

"Make your move!" Dong Xuan'er's face turned cold.

The two female cultivators behind her immediately attacked, their two pink flying swords aimed directly at Li Yuanming and Zhang Lie.

Li Yuanming gritted his teeth and activated his magical artifact to defend himself, but fighting two opponents at once, he was quickly at a disadvantage. Zhang Lie, under the influence of the bewitching incense, was slowed down and faced even greater danger.

Han Yunge gritted her teeth and took out three talismans from her storage bag.

"burst!"

Boom boom boom!

The three "Exploding Flame Talismans" exploded simultaneously, engulfing the area in flames. The two female cultivators from the Joyful Union Sect were caught off guard and hurriedly retreated.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Han Yunge pulled Li Yuanming and Zhang Lie back quickly.

"Trying to run?" Dong Xuan'er sneered, raising her jade-like hand, and a pink ribbon coiled out like a venomous snake.

Han Yunge was prepared and raised her hand to release a black pill.

It was the "Bone-Corroding and Blood-Rotting Powder" poison pill that had been refined earlier!

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The poison pill exploded upon impact with the ribbon, releasing a cloud of black poisonous mist. Dong Xuan'er's expression changed, and she hurriedly retrieved the ribbon, but it had already been tainted with some of the poisonous mist, causing its spiritual light to dim.

"Poisonous! This little bitch knows how to use poison!" Dong Xuan'er exclaimed in shock and anger.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Han Yunge and the other two retreated into the depths of the dense forest.

After running for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the three of them stopped, confirming that Dong Xuan'er was not chasing them.

"Thank you so much, Junior Sister Han..." Li Yuanming gasped for breath, his face pale. If Han Yunge hadn't reacted quickly, they might have been doomed.

Zhang Lie gradually regained consciousness, still shaken.

Han Yunge remained vigilant, scanning her surroundings.

Suddenly, her eyes narrowed.

Beneath a tree ahead, a girl in yellow sat leaning against the ground, a bloody hole in her abdomen, her breath faint. She clutched a cyan jade talisman tightly in her hand—her token!

"They're disciples of the Hidden Moon Sect," Li Yuanming said in a low voice. "They look quite badly injured."

Hearing the noise, the girl in yellow struggled to lift her head, her eyes pleading: "Save...save me...the keepsake...I'll give it to you..."

Just as Han Yunge was about to step forward, Zhang Lie stopped her, saying, "Be careful, it might be a trap."

Indeed, anything can happen in a place like this.

Han Yunge thought for a moment, then took out a "healing talisman" and tossed it far away: "Heal yourself, we'll keep the token."

The girl in yellow smiled wryly, took the talisman, applied it to her wound, and then placed the jade token on the ground: "Thank you..."

Han Yunge cautiously walked over, about to pick up the jade talisman—

A sudden change has occurred!

The ground exploded, and a dark shadow sprang out of the soil, its sharp claws aimed straight for Han Yunge's throat!

"Watch out!" Li Yuanming and Zhang Lie exclaimed.

But Han Yunge seemed to have anticipated this, and he quickly retreated, while a cyan flying sword flew out from his sleeve.

clang!

The flying sword blocked the sharp claws, sparks flying everywhere.

The dark figure landed; it was a short, thin cultivator in gray robes, at the seventh level of Qi Refining, with a sinister grin on his face: "Quick reaction, little girl."

The girl in yellow also stood up; the wound on her abdomen was fake! She was in cahoots with the gray-robed cultivator!

"A trap..." Zhang Lie gritted his teeth.

"Unfortunately, you're too late." The gray-robed cultivator waved his hand, and two more companions appeared around him, both at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

The four surrounded Han Yunge and her two companions.

Han Yunge took a deep breath, facing a life-or-death crisis for the first time.

She remembered her grandfather's words: "Be ruthless to the enemy."

"Senior Brother Li, Senior Brother Zhang, you two deal with those two Qi Refining Level 6 cultivators," Han Yunge said calmly. "Leave this Qi Refining Level 7 cultivator to me."

"You?" Li Yuanming was startled.

"Trust me," Han Yunge said firmly.

The gray-robed monk laughed heartily, "Little girl, you've got quite the nerve! Well then, let this old man play with you!"

He made a hand seal, and several earth spikes rose from the ground, piercing Han Yunge from all directions.

Han Yunge neither dodged nor avoided, but simply activated a jade pendant at her waist—the "Azure Jade Barrier," a protective magic artifact given to her by Han Mu.

A layer of cyan light enveloped his entire body, and the earth spikes that hit it shattered.

Taking this opportunity, Han Yunge flicked her hands in quick succession, sending out seven black poison pills in a seven-star pattern.

"Poison again?" The gray-robed cultivator scoffed, raising a protective aura around himself.

This time, however, the poison pellet did not explode; instead, it melted rapidly upon landing and seeped into the ground.

"What..." The gray-robed monk was stunned.

The next second, the ground beneath his feet suddenly became soft as mud, and he sank into it!

"Quicksand Formation?!" The gray-robed cultivator was shocked. He tried to leap up, but found his legs were like lead, unable to move.

Han Yunge seized the opportunity, her flying sword transforming into a blue light, piercing straight into the gray-robed cultivator's chest.

"No—!" the gray-robed cultivator cried out in terror, trying to crush the jade tablet to teleport, but it was too late.

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The flying sword pierced through his chest.

The gray-robed cultivator stared wide-eyed at the bloody hole in his chest, his life force rapidly draining away. Even in death, he couldn't understand how a mere girl at the sixth level of Qi Refining could set up an array, how she dared to actually kill him.

Han Yunge retrieved her flying sword, her hand trembling slightly.

This was her first time killing someone.