The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The news that Han Li, with his mid-Foundation Establishment cultivation, fought against the late-Core Formation Golden Roc True Man in the Battle of Qingxu Mountain Range and ultimately forced his opponent to a draw spread like wildfire throughout Tiannan.

The cultivation world of Yue Kingdom was shaken, and several neighboring countries also took notice.

How could a newly emerging family possess such a profound foundation?

For a time, forces flocked to the Qingxu Mountains to pay their respects, all wanting to see what kind of abilities the suddenly rising Han family possessed.

Han Mu welcomed all who came, but he didn't have time to receive them all. He left most of them to Han Changqing to handle, while he went into seclusion deep in the Qingxu Mountains to prepare for the founding ceremony of the clan a month later.

With Han Mu's help, Han Li recovered 70% of his injuries in just three days. Although he was severely overexerted in this battle, he gained even more. Not only did his swordsmanship improve significantly, but his understanding of the "Azure Origin Sword Manual" also reached a new level, bringing him to within a hair's breadth of reaching the late Foundation Establishment stage.

"Han Li, you did very well this time." Han Mu looked at Han Li, who stood respectfully before him, and nodded in satisfaction. "From this day forward, you will be the Grand Elder of the Han family, enjoying the honors of an elder, and you will have access to the third floor of the family's Scripture Pavilion to freely consult all cultivation manuals and classic texts."

"Thank you, Patriarch!" Han Li was thrilled. The Han family's Scripture Pavilion had three floors, which housed cultivation techniques and secret arts for those at the Core Formation stage and above; it was a treasure trove for him.

"No need for formalities, this is what you deserve." Han Mu waved his hand. "For the next month, focus on your cultivation and strive to break through to the late Foundation Establishment stage. The founding ceremony a month from now will probably not be peaceful."

Han Li's expression hardened: "What does the patriarch mean...?"

"The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind," Han Mu said calmly. "The Han family's rise has been too rapid, already infringing on the interests of many forces. Spirit Beast Mountain is just the first, but it will certainly not be the last. During the clan's founding ceremony, someone will definitely come to cause trouble."

"I understand," Han Li nodded emphatically.

"Go and cultivate diligently. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me," Han Mu said.

After Han Li took his leave, Han Mu summoned Han Changqing.

"Father, Spirit Beast Mountain has sent 100,000 spirit stones and three third-tier spirit beast cubs," Han Changqing reported. "The three spirit beasts are a Golden-Winged Eagle, an Iron-Armored Rhinoceros, and a Azure Water Python. They have all recognized their masters and have been entrusted to Yun Ge, Ling'er, and Han Li for training."

"Hmm, well arranged." Han Mu nodded. "How are the preparations for the founding ceremony going?"

"Invitations have been sent to various powerful forces in Tiannan. The top-tier forces of Yue Kingdom, Yuanwu Kingdom, Zijin Kingdom, Cheqi Kingdom, and others have all indicated that they will send representatives to attend the ceremony. However..." Han Changqing hesitated for a moment.

"But what?"

"However, there has been no response from the six sects of the Demonic Path," Han Changqing said. "The Ghost Spirit Sect, the Heavenly Fiend Sect, the Demon Flame Sect, the Joyful Union Sect, the Blood Slaughter Sect, and the Myriad Poisons Sect have all sent word."

"The Six Sects of the Demonic Path..." Han Mu narrowed his eyes slightly. "It's better that they don't come; their arrival would only cause trouble. However, we must also be wary of them secretly sabotaging us."

"Yes," Han Changqing replied.

"How are the family disciples' cultivation progressing?" Han Mu asked again.

"With the assistance of the Spirit Eye Spring and the Heart Refining Tower, the cultivation speed of the clan's disciples has greatly increased. In this month, seven more people have broken through to the Foundation Establishment stage, bringing the total number of Foundation Establishment cultivators to seventy-nine. Among the Qi Refining stage disciples, eleven have broken through to the late Qi Refining stage, and three have broken through to the Qi Refining Perfection stage," Han Changqing reported.

"Not bad," Han Mu said with satisfaction. "Continue to increase resource allocation and cultivate a group of core members as soon as possible. In addition, have Yun Ge and Ling'er accelerate their cultivation. They will represent the younger generation of the clan at the founding ceremony."

"Yes."

After Han Changqing stepped down, Han Mu began to check the system panel.

"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: 4835

Foundation Establishment cultivators: 79

Core Formation cultivators: 3

Nascent Soul cultivator: 1 person

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

[Family Talent: Bloodline Resonance]

[Contribution Points: 1450]

Main Quest: Establish the Changsheng Han Family (In Progress, 80%)

"My contribution points have turned positive. It seems that defeating Spirit Beast Mountain gave me quite a lot of rewards. The main quest progress has also reached 80%. I should be able to complete it after the Clan Establishment Ceremony is successful," Han Mu thought to himself.

"System, what resources are suitable for exchange now?"

[Recommended Redemption List:]

[1. Five Elements Core Formation Powder x3: Each pill increases the chance of Core Formation by 30% for cultivators with three or more spiritual roots. Requires 3000 contribution points]

[2. The Tier 3 Mountain Protection Array "Five Elements Reversal Array" has been redeemed]

[3. The complete version of the fourth-tier cultivation technique "Qingyuan Sword Art": Can be cultivated up to the Nascent Soul stage, requires 5000 contribution points]

[4. Clan Fortune Artifact "Clan-Suppressing Cauldron": Suppresses the clan's fortune and increases the cultivation speed of clan members by 10%. Requires 10000 contribution points]

[5. Special building "Inheritance Tower": It can store the inheritance of cultivation techniques for clan members to comprehend, requiring 8000 contribution points]

"They're all too expensive," Han Mu shook his head. He only had 1450 contribution points, which wasn't enough to exchange for anything.

"Looks like I need to complete the main quest as soon as possible to get a lot of contribution points. Also, I need to trigger more side quests."

Just then, a system notification sounded.

[Ding! Side quest triggered: Clan Core Formation]

[Task objective: Train at least three direct descendants of the Han family to become Core Formation cultivators]

[Mission Rewards: 5000 Contribution Points, Special Building "Enlightenment Cliff"]

Current progress: 1/3 (Han Mu)

"A family forming a Core Formation?" Han Mu's eyes lit up. This mission offered generous rewards, and he now had a way to complete it.

Han Changqing is already at the peak of the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, just one step away from the late-Foundation Establishment stage. If he can form his core, the mission progress will reach 2/3. Adding either Han Yunge or Han Ling'er, the mission can be completed.

"Changqing has a solid foundation. After taking the Five Elements Core Formation Powder, the chance of him forming his core is at least 50%. However, to be on the safe side, we should also prepare some pills and formations to assist in the formation of the core."

Han Mu immediately sent a telepathic message to Doctor Mo.

A moment later, Doctor Mo arrived at the quiet room.

"The patriarch is looking for me?" Doctor Mo asked respectfully. Over the years, he had been highly valued by the Han family, and not only had his injuries healed, but his cultivation had also advanced to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. He was truly grateful to Han Mu.

"Elder Mo, I have a favor to ask of you," Han Mu said.

"Please speak, Master."

"Changqing is about to break through to the Core Formation stage and needs some auxiliary pills. I remember you are proficient in alchemy, I wonder if you can refine the 'Solidifying Essence Pill' and the 'Concentrating Spirit Powder'?" Han Mu asked.

The Solidifying Essence Pill is a pill that stabilizes the foundation, while the Concentrating Spirit Powder is a pill that gathers divine consciousness. Both are auxiliary pills for forming the Golden Core, and can increase the chance of forming the Golden Core by 10%.

Doctor Mo thought for a moment and said, "I can refine the Qi-Strengthening Pill, but it requires the third-grade spiritual herb 'Qi-Strengthening Grass' as the main ingredient. I can also refine the Mind-Concentrating Powder, but the main ingredient 'Mind-Concentrating Flower' is extremely rare, and I don't have any on hand."

"I'll figure out the materials; you just need to prepare for alchemy," Han Mu said.

"Yes."

After Doctor Mo left, Han Mu transmitted his voice to Han Bai.

"Han Bai, go to the Tianxing Sect's market and buy some Qi-strengthening Grass and Mind-Concentrating Flowers. Also, find out about the recent movements in the Tiannan cultivation world, especially the activities of the six demonic sects."

"Yes."

After arranging everything, Han Mu closed his eyes to rest, while simultaneously diverting a wisp of his divine sense to monitor the situation across the entire Qingxu Mountain Range.

……

As time went by, the Qingxu Mountains became increasingly lively.

The news that the Han family was going to establish the "Eternal Han Family" had spread throughout Tiannan. Many independent cultivators and small families came to join them, hoping to get a share of the pie at the beginning of the Han family's rise. Han Changqing was extremely busy, screening, assessing, and settling people.

Han Yunge and Han Ling'er also ended their seclusion and began assisting with family affairs. One possessed outstanding talent in alchemy, and the other had extraordinary aptitude for ice spiritual roots; they quickly established their authority among the younger generation.

Han Li, on the other hand, had been in seclusion, digesting what he had gained from his battle with Golden Roc Immortal. He was already only a step away from the late Foundation Establishment stage, and after this battle, his bottleneck loosened, and a breakthrough was imminent.

Ten days later, one night, spiritual energy suddenly gathered in the sky above Qingxu Mountain Range, forming a huge spiritual energy vortex.

"Someone is about to break through to the Core Formation stage!"

"It's Han Changqing! The Han family's Grand Elder is about to form his Core!"

"Heavens! The Han family is about to have another Core Formation cultivator!"

The cultivators in the mountains all looked up at the center of the spiritual energy vortex—the cave where Han Changqing was in seclusion.

Han Mu also opened his eyes, scanned the area with his divine sense, and revealed a smile.

"Changqing is finally about to break through."

He flashed and arrived above Han Changqing's cave, where he waved his hand to set up a barrier to prevent outsiders from disturbing him.

Inside the cave, Han Changqing sat cross-legged, his body surging with spiritual energy. Three things floated in front of him: a Five Elements Condensing Pill, a bottle of Qi-Strengthening Pill, and a bottle of Spirit-Concentrating Pill.

"The Core Formation will take place today!"

Han Changqing took the Five Elements Condensing Pill Powder, then swallowed the Solidifying Essence Pill and the Concentrating Spirit Powder, and began his attempt to form the Core.

"boom!"

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged wildly into his body, and the liquid true essence in his dantian began to compress and condense, gradually transforming into a solid state.

This is a long and painful process; the slightest mistake can lead to the loss of all previous efforts, or even death.

Han Changqing gritted his teeth and persevered, veins bulging on his forehead, sweat pouring down his face.

One day, two days, three days...

The spiritual energy vortex grew larger and larger, drawing in spiritual energy from the entire Qingxu Mountain Range. If it weren't for Han Mu's Five Elements Reversal Array suppressing it, the spiritual energy within a radius of a thousand miles would probably have been completely drained.

On the fourth day, the spiritual energy vortex began to shrink, condensing into a thick pillar of spiritual energy that poured into the cave.

"It's going to work!" Han Mu's eyes lit up.

"boom!"

The cave exploded, and a figure soared into the sky—it was Han Changqing. He exuded a powerful aura, clearly at the early stage of Core Formation!

"My Han family has gained another Core Formation cultivator!" Han Changqing roared to the sky, his voice echoing across the land.

In the mountains, members of the Han family knelt in worship.

"Congratulations, Grand Elder, on achieving the Core Formation!"

"God bless the Han family!"

Han Mu also smiled with satisfaction. With Han Changqing's successful formation of his core, the Han family's strength had increased significantly once again.

"System, check the progress of the family's Core Formation quest."

[Side Quest: Clan Core Formation]

[Current progress: 2/3 (Han Mu, Han Changqing)]

"One more is needed." Han Mu's gaze swept down and landed on Han Yunge and Han Ling'er.

"Yun Ge has both wood and fire spiritual roots, a solid foundation, but her cultivation is only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and it's too early for her to form her core. Ling'er has ice spiritual roots, and her aptitude is even better, but she's still young and needs further refinement. It seems we need to find a solution from other angles."

Just then, Han Mu's expression changed, and he looked into the distance.

"A guest has arrived, and he's even at the Nascent Soul stage."

He vanished in a flash.

……

Outside the Qingxu Mountains, an old man in gray robes walked through the air, his aura restrained, but the occasional glimpse of his oppressive aura made all living beings within a hundred miles feel trembling.

Nascent Soul Stage!

"Who goes there?" Han Mu appeared before the old man and asked, bowing respectfully.

"I am Linghu, and I have come to pay my respects to Fellow Daoist Han," the gray-robed elder said with a smile.

Linghu the Elder! The only Nascent Soul stage elder in Huangfeng Valley!

"So it's Senior Linghu. I apologize for not greeting you properly," Han Mu said, neither humble nor arrogant.

"It's alright, I came uninvited." Ancestor Linghu waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over Han Mu, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, "Fellow Daoist Han, you're so young, yet you've already reached the mid-stage of Core Formation, truly a formidable young talent."

"You flatter me, senior," Han Mu said. "May I ask what brings you here?"

"Two things," Elder Linghu said solemnly. "First, congratulations on the establishment of the Han family. Second, a reminder to Fellow Daoist Han to be wary of the demonic path."

"The Demonic Path?" Han Mu's eyes narrowed.

"Indeed." Ancestor Linghu nodded. "According to the information I have received, the six major sects of the Demonic Path have taken notice of the Han family, and the Ghost Spirit Sect hates the Han family to the bone. They are very likely to cause trouble during the clan's founding ceremony."

"Thank you for the reminder, senior," Han Mu said, bowing.

"No need to be so polite, we are allies," Elder Linghu said with a smile. "Also, when will Fellow Daoist Han be able to deliver the three Golden Condensation Pills he promised me?"

"After the founding ceremony, I will personally escort them to Yellow Maple Valley," Han Mu said.

"Very well, then I will await good news." After saying this, the old patriarch Linghu's figure gradually faded away and disappeared.

Han Mu stood still, his eyes deep.

"The Six Demonic Sects... the Ghost Spirit Sect... it seems the founding ceremony won't be peaceful."

"However, this is fine too. It's a good opportunity to let the whole of Tiannan know that the Changsheng Han family is not to be trifled with."