The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Bloodstained Forbidden Land, Spirit Spring Valley.

The Azure-Scaled Python was over ten zhang long, its azure scales gleaming metallically in the sunlight. Its scarlet vertical pupils stared intently at Han Li and his companions, its forked tongue flicking in and out with a hissing sound. The oppressive aura of a late-stage third-tier demonic beast spread out, making it almost impossible for Han Lin and Han Xue, both Qi Refining cultivators, to breathe.

"Form ranks!" Han Yunge shouted, and the four of them quickly formed a square formation.

Han Li stood at the forefront, a silver longsword appearing in his hand, its blade crackling with lightning. Han Yunge was on his left, holding three talismans in each hand. Han Lin and Han Xue were on his right rear sides, activating defensive magical artifacts.

"hiss!"

The azure-scaled python moved, its massive tail sweeping out, creating a howling wind and raising clouds of dust. The force of this strike was enough to split mountains and shatter rocks.

"Get out of the way!" Han Li shouted, retreating rapidly. Han Yunge and the other two also dodged to the sides.

"boom!"

The giant tail lashed out at the spot where everyone had just stood, creating a deep trench in the ground and sending rubble flying.

"Such powerful strength!" Han Li's eyes were solemn. The physical strength of this Azure Scale Python was probably even stronger than that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"We can't fight head-on, let's use talismans and spells for ranged attacks!" Han Yunge said, as three fireball talismans flew out of his hand, turning into three fireballs the size of heads and smashing towards the Azure Scale Python.

Han Li also made a hand seal and cast a spell, and a silver lightning bolt descended from the sky, striking the Azure Scale Python.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The fireball exploded, lightning flashed, and the Azure-Scaled Python's scales flew off, but it only suffered minor injuries. In pain, it became ferocious and spewed out a cloud of azure poisonous mist.

"Be careful, the poisonous fog is corrosive!" Han Yunge retreated quickly, simultaneously summoning a small yellow shield to block in front of her.

"Sizzle..."

The poisonous mist touched the small shield, producing a corrosive sound, and the shield's aura quickly dimmed.

Seeing this, Han Li had a thought and immediately released a golden talisman, which transformed into a golden light screen to block the poisonous mist. However, this golden talisman was a one-time defensive talisman he obtained in the Crimson Forbidden Land, and could only be used three times; each use reduced its lifespan.

"This won't do," Han Li said in a deep voice. "Our attacks can't kill it, but we can't withstand its poisonous mist and physical body."

Han Yunge gritted her teeth: "If all else fails, we'll have to use the life-saving talisman that Grandpa gave us."

"No," Han Li shook his head. "That talisman is too powerful; using it might attract other cultivators. Besides, the forbidden area is about to close; using it now would be a waste."

"What should we do then?"

A resolute glint flashed in Han Li's eyes: "I have a method that can temporarily trap it for three breaths. During these three breaths, you must attack its vital point with all your might. However, I will be weakened for a period of time after this method is used, and I will need your protection."

"Are you confident?" Han Yunge asked.

"Seventy percent," Han Li said, "but it's the only way."

"Alright!" Han Yunge nodded. "Han Lin, Han Xue, prepare your strongest attacks. Once Fellow Daoist Han Li has trapped it, attack its vital point!"

"yes!"

Han Li took a deep breath, quickly formed hand seals, and chanted incantations. As the seals unfolded, seventy-two golden light spots appeared around him, intertwining in the air to form a complex array pattern.

"Minor Geng Golden Sword Formation, activate!"

Seventy-two golden points of light transformed into seventy-two small golden swords, forming a sword array that trapped the Azure Scale Python in the center. The sword array rotated, and countless golden sword energies shot out, striking the Azure Scale Python. Although they could not break through its scales, they did hinder its movement.

"Hiss!" The Azure Scaled Python roared, frantically attacking the sword formation. The sword formation shook violently, its golden light flickering, clearly unable to hold for long.

"Now!" Han Li shouted.

Han Yunge, Han Lin, and Han Xue had been waiting for this moment and made their move simultaneously.

With a wave of her hand, Han Yunge sent out three purple talismans that transformed into three purple fire dragons, baring their fangs and claws as they lunged at the Azure Scale Python's vital spot. This was her trump card, the third-tier talisman "Purple Flame Dragon Talisman," whose power was comparable to a strike from a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Han Lin and Han Xue also unleashed their strongest spells, followed by a cyan wind blade and an ice arrow.

"Boom boom boom!"

Three fire dragons struck the Azure Scale Python's vital spot first, exploding into a shower of purple flames. Immediately afterwards, wind blades and ice arrows also hit the same location.

"Hiss—!"

The Azure Scale Python let out a piercing roar, its scales bursting open at its seven-inch mark, leaving it a bloody mess. But the vitality of a late-stage third-tier demon beast is incredibly tenacious; despite suffering such severe injuries, it did not die, but instead became even more ferocious.

"Oh no, it's going to fight desperately!" Han Yunge's expression changed.

As expected, the Azure Scale Python's eyes turned blood red, its azure scales stood on end, and a terrifying demonic power erupted.

"Explode your demon core! Retreat!" Han Li exclaimed.

But it was too late. The Azure-Scaled Python opened its mouth and spat out a fist-sized azure inner core, which shone brightly and was about to self-destruct. The self-destruction of the inner core of a late-stage third-tier demon beast was as powerful as a full-force attack from an early-stage Core Formation cultivator, and everything within a hundred feet would be reduced to dust.

Han Yunge and the other three were pale-faced; it was too late to escape.

At this critical moment, a white sword light descended from the sky, as fast as lightning, and instantly pierced the head of the Azure Scale Python.

"Pfft!"

The sword light pierced through the skull, the roar of the Azure Scale Python stopped abruptly, its massive body crashed to the ground, and the inner core that was about to explode dimmed and fell to the ground.

"This..." Han Yunge and the other three were stunned.

A white figure descended from the sky, landing beside the corpse of the Azure Scaled Python. It was a middle-aged man in white robes, with a refined appearance, holding a white longsword, the tip of which was still dripping blood.

"Elder Han Bai!" Han Yunge exclaimed in surprise.

The newcomer was none other than Han Bai, Han Mu's clone. He had come to the outer perimeter of the Crimson Forbidden Land on the orders of his main body. Sensing that Han Yunge was in danger, he rushed over immediately and arrived just in time.

"Greetings, Miss Yun Ge." Han Bai sheathed his sword and bowed slightly to Han Yun Ge. Although he was highly skilled, Han Yun Ge was the granddaughter of the family head, and he still had to show proper etiquette.

"Thank you so much, Elder Han, for saving my life." Han Yunge quickly returned the greeting. Han Lin and Han Xue also quickly bowed.

Han Li also cupped his hands and said, "Junior Han Li thanks senior for saving me."

Han Bai glanced at Han Li and nodded: "You are Han Li? Not bad. With your early Foundation Establishment cultivation, it is truly remarkable that you were able to trap a late-stage third-tier demonic beast for three breaths."

"You flatter me, senior," Han Li said modestly, but inwardly he was shocked. Elder Han Bai's sword strike just now was so fast he hadn't even seen it, and its power was terrifying—it instantly killed a late-stage third-tier Azure Scale Python. Such strength was at least that of a Core Formation cultivator!

"The Han family is indeed unfathomable; even their elders have Core Formation cultivation," Han Li thought to himself, his opinion of the Han family rising even higher.

Han Bai walked to the corpse of the Azure Scaled Python, and with a wave of his hand, the azure inner core and the seven-colored lotus flew into his hand. He handed the inner core to Han Yunge: "A late-stage third-tier demon core, which can be used to refine pills for the Core Formation stage. Keep it safe."

He then handed the seven-colored lotus to Han Li, saying, "You discovered this seven-colored lotus, so it should rightfully belong to you."

Han Li hurriedly waved his hand: "Senior, if it weren't for your intervention, we would have already perished in the snake's belly. This Seven-Colored Lotus..."

"Take it if it's offered to you," Han Bai said calmly. "My Han family always rewards merit and punishes wrongdoing. You were already meritorious for discovering the Seven-Colored Lotus. As for saving you, that was just a favor."

Upon hearing this, Han Li no longer declined and accepted the seven-colored lotus: "Thank you, senior."

Han Yunge put away the demon core and asked, "Elder Han, what brings you here?"

"The patriarch was worried about you and sent me to meet you," Han Bai said. "The forbidden area is about to close, and many cultivators have already gathered outside, including some from the demonic path. Come with me to avoid further danger."

"Yes."

The five left the valley and headed towards the exit of the forbidden area. On the way, Han Bai briefly explained the situation outside.

"The six major sects of the demonic path sent a lot of people into the forbidden area this time, including the Heavenly Fiend Sect, the Ghost Spirit Sect, and the Joyful Union Sect. The disciples of the seven sects suffered heavy casualties, but the demonic path did not gain any advantage either. I heard that Wang Chan of the Ghost Spirit Sect was seriously injured in the forbidden area and was taken away by the elders of the sect."

"Wang Chan is injured?" Han Yunge asked in surprise. "Who injured him?"

Han Bai glanced at Han Li: "It is said that he was injured by a disciple of Huangfeng Valley named Han Li."

Han Li was taken aback: "Me?"

"I don't know the details, but that's what's being said outside," Han Bai said. "The Ghost Spirit Sect is looking for you everywhere right now, so be careful when you go out."

Han Li frowned. He had indeed fought Wang Chan before, but he had only managed to repel her and hadn't seriously injured her. It seemed that someone was using his name, or perhaps it was a smokescreen put out by Wang Chan herself.

"Thank you for the reminder, senior," Han Li said.

"It's alright," Han Bai said. "Since you've agreed to join the Han family, you're now a member of the Han family. If the Ghost Spirit Sect dares to harm you, the Han family won't stand idly by."

These words were spoken calmly, but the domineering aura they carried stirred something within Han Li. It seemed the Han family was far more powerful than it appeared, not even putting a major demonic sect like the Ghost Spirit Sect in their eyes.

An hour later, the five arrived at the exit of the forbidden area. Dozens of cultivators, belonging to different factions, had already gathered there. The disciples of the seven sects were grouped together, while the demonic cultivators were on the other side, clearly separated.

The appearance of Han Yunge and her three companions caused a stir.

"It's Han Yunge from Yellow Maple Valley!"

"Is that Han Li next to her? I heard he seriously injured Wang Chan!"

"The Ghost Spirit Sect is watching him; this is going to be interesting."

Sure enough, several Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators in the demonic faction stared coldly at Han Li, one of whom was even at the late Foundation Establishment stage.

Upon seeing this, Han Bai snorted coldly and released the pressure of his Core Formation stage cultivation.

"boom!"

A terrifying pressure swept across the entire area, causing all the cultivators to feel a tightness in their chests, and the expressions of the demonic cultivators changed drastically.

"A Core Formation cultivator!"

"The Han family actually sent a Core Formation cultivator to provide backup!"

The late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Ghost Spirit Sect looked grim, but dared not retaliate. A Core Formation cultivator was not someone he could contend with.

Han Bai glanced at the demonic faction and said calmly, "Han Li is already a guest elder of the Han family. Anyone who touches him will be making an enemy of the Han family."

The voice wasn't loud, but it carried throughout the entire venue, exuding an undeniable authority.

The demonic cultivators exchanged bewildered glances, and ultimately none dared to speak. The intimidating power of a Core Formation cultivator was undeniable at this moment.

Han Li sighed inwardly. Is this what it feels like to have a powerful backer? No wonder those disciples from major sects act so recklessly; it's so good to have someone backing you up.

"Let's go." Han Bai withdrew his oppressive aura and led Han Yunge and the other three towards the Seven Sects' camp.

The disciples of the seven sects quickly made way, their gazes towards Han Li filled with envy and awe. Just who was Han Li to be personally protected by a Core Formation cultivator?

In the crowd, Nangong Wan watched Han Li's departing figure, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

"Han Li... the Han family..." she murmured, "It seems that the Yue Kingdom is about to undergo a major change."

……

In Huangfeng Valley, Han Mu, through Han Bai's perception, took in everything that happened at the exit of the forbidden area.

"System, check the current status."

[Host: Han Mu]

[Cultivation Level: Peak True Nascent Soul Stage / Mid-Stage Core Formation Stage]

[Cultivation Techniques: Fifth level (peak) of the Primordial Longevity Technique, Fourth level of the Heaven-Gathering Divine Technique, and the Nine Revolutions Undying Body (not yet cultivated)]

[Supernatural Abilities: Lesser Five Elements Sword Formation, Primordial Chaos Qi, Heaven-Gathering Technique]

[Avatars: Han Bai (Peak Core Formation), Han Qing (Mid-Core Formation)]

[Family: Han Family]

Family members: 4621

Foundation Establishment cultivators: 65 (Han Li has joined)

Core Formation cultivators: 3

Nascent Soul cultivator: 1 person

[Special Buildings: Spirit Eye Spring, Heart Refining Tower]

[Family Talent: Bloodline Resonance]

[Contribution Points: 550]

Side Quest: Protect Han Yunge and the others as they safely leave the Crimson Forbidden Land (Completed)

[Task Rewards: 5000 Contribution Points, one random magic item. Claim now?]

"Receive it," Han Mu silently thought to himself.

[Rewards being distributed...]

[Contribution points +5000, current contribution points 5550]

[Random magic item draw in progress...]

Congratulations on obtaining: Mystic Heaven Sword Seal (Replica)

[Mysterious Heaven Sword Seal (Replica): A fourth-tier magic weapon capable of unleashing sword seal attacks, with power comparable to a single strike from an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Can be used three times.]

"The Mysterious Heaven Sword Seal? Although it's a replica, its power is considerable." Han Mu nodded in satisfaction. With this treasure, Han Bai's combat strength would increase significantly, essentially giving him an extra trump card.

"System, exchange for the Five Elements Reversal Array Diagram."

[To exchange for the "Five Elements Reversal Array" diagram, 5000 contribution points are required. Exchange now?]

"exchange."

[Exchange successful. 5000 contribution points consumed. Obtained the "Five Elements Reversal Array" diagram.]

Current contribution points: 550

The diagram of the Five Elements Reversal Array appeared in Han Mu's sea of ​​consciousness. It was complex and profound, involving many advanced array principles such as the transformation of the five elements and the folding of space. With Han Mu's current array skills, it would take him quite a while to fully comprehend it, but setting it up would not be a problem.

"With this formation, the safety of the Han family's mountain gate will be guaranteed." A glint flashed in Han Mu's eyes. "Next, we will formally establish the 'Eternal Life Han Family.' At that time, I'm afraid quite a few people will jump out to oppose it."

"However, this is a good opportunity to let some people know that the Han family is not to be trifled with."

Han Mu's lips curled slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.