The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The clan founding ceremony concluded amidst shock and awe.

The news that the Nascent Soul cultivator Black Fiend Old Demon of the Ghost Spirit Sect had been frightened away by Han Mu's three sword strikes spread like wildfire throughout the entire Tiannan cultivation world in just a few days.

Nascent Soul cultivator!

No one could have imagined that the Han family patriarch, who appeared to be only at the mid-stage of Core Formation, was actually a Nascent Soul monster! Moreover, judging from the way the Black Fiend Demon fled in a sorry state, Han Mu's strength was probably even above that of the Black Fiend Demon.

For a time, all parties reassessed the Han family's position.

"The rise of the Han family is unstoppable." In the welcoming courtyard of Huangfeng Valley, the avatar of Patriarch Linghu sighed softly.

He was sitting opposite Nangong Wan of the Hidden Moon Sect.

Nangong Wan frowned slightly: "Senior Linghu, is Senior Han Mu really a Nascent Soul cultivator? But judging from his aura earlier, he was clearly only in the mid-stage of Core Formation."

"That's because he's concealing his cultivation level." A complex look flashed in Linghu Patriarch's eyes. "This man is shrewd and skillful. If it weren't for the Ghost Spirit Sect forcing him, he probably would have continued to hide. But this is good too. With a Nascent Soul cultivator in charge, the Han family's position in Tiannan is secure, and the six sects of Yue Kingdom can have another ally."

Nangong Wan nodded slightly, but she had other thoughts in her mind.

She had come here on the orders of her sect to investigate the Han family's strengths and weaknesses, but she never expected to witness such an astonishing scene. The Han family patriarch, dressed in a blue robe and carrying a folding fan, appeared gentle and refined, but his attacks were fierce and domineering. He forced back a Nascent Soul cultivator who had been famous for hundreds of years with just three sword strikes.

"Is Han Ling'er from the Han family an Ice Spirit Root?" Nangong Wan suddenly asked.

"Indeed," said Ancestor Linghu. "Han Ling'er is Han Mu's great-granddaughter, seventeen years old this year, at the eighth level of Qi Refining, with an exceptionally fine ice spiritual root. What, Fellow Daoist Nangong, are you interested?"

"My Hidden Moon Sect is in dire need of disciples with ice spiritual roots," Nangong Wan said calmly. "If the Han family is willing, I can accept her as a disciple."

Linghu Patriarch's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea. A marriage alliance between the Han family and the Hidden Moon Sect... cough cough, I mean an alliance, would benefit both sides."

Nangong Wan glanced at him but didn't say anything more.

……

The main hall of the Han family.

"Father, this is a list of congratulatory gifts sent by various forces." Han Changqing handed over a jade slip.

Han Mu took the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and nodded slightly.

The third-tier mountain-protecting array from Huangfeng Valley, the three bottles of third-tier pills from Qingxu Sect, the cold jade bracelet from Yanyue Sect... each one is extremely valuable.

"Senior Linghu's avatar has left, leaving behind a message before he departed," Han Changqing added. "He said that the Six Sects of the Demonic Path will not let this go easily, and warned Father to be careful."

"I know," Han Mu said calmly. "Black Fiend Old Demon has lost face this time, and the Ghost Spirit Sect will definitely retaliate. However, they won't dare to come again for a while. A Nascent Soul cultivator is enough to make them think twice."

"What Father means is..."

"I need to leave for a while." Han Mu looked at Han Changqing. "You will be in charge of the family."

Han Changqing was taken aback: "Where is Father going?"

"The Great Jin," Han Mu said slowly, "Yue Kingdom is ultimately too small. For my Han family to truly rise, we must venture out. The cultivation world of the Great Jin is ten times more prosperous than that of Tiannan, and its cultivation resources are far more abundant. I'll go there and see if I can find some opportunities for my family."

"But Father has just revealed his cultivation level. If he leaves now, what if the demonic forces attack..." Han Changqing said worriedly.

"It's alright." Han Mu smiled slightly. "Although I'm leaving, I'll leave behind an avatar. The avatar has the cultivation of the peak Core Formation stage, which is enough to handle ordinary crises. If a Nascent Soul cultivator really attacks, the avatar will immediately notify me, and I can return in an instant."

Han Changqing breathed a sigh of relief: "Since Father has made arrangements, I am at ease."

"Hmm." Han Mu nodded. "Also, Nangong Wan intends to take Ling'er as her disciple. What do you think?"

Han Changqing pondered for a moment: "The Hidden Moon Sect is the head of the six sects in Yue Kingdom, and Nangong Wan is a famous genius in Tiannan. If Ling'er can become her disciple, it will be a good thing. However, Ling'er is still young, and I am afraid that she will suffer grievances outside."

"You can't grow a towering tree in a greenhouse," Han Mu said. "Ling'er has an ice-attribute spiritual root, and it's indeed a waste to keep her in the family. The Hidden Moon Sect has an ice-attribute inheritance, and Nangong Wan is also an ice-attribute spiritual root cultivator, so she's the most suitable person to teach Ling'er. As for being wronged... with me here, who would dare to wrong her?"

As he finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Han Mu's eyes.

Han Changqing's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly said, "I understand. Then let Ling'er join the Hidden Moon Sect."

"Alright," Han Mu said. "You can arrange this matter. Also, Yun Ge's cultivation has reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, so she can go out and gain some experience. As for Huangfeng Valley, Fellow Daoist Linghu has already spoken to her, and she can join Huangfeng Valley as an inner disciple."

"Yun Ge is going to Huangfeng Valley?" Han Changqing was somewhat surprised.

"Hmm," Han Mu said, "Yun Ge has a lively personality, and keeping her in the family would only restrict her. Huangfeng Valley is one of the six major sects of Yue Kingdom, with a profound foundation. Letting her cultivate there would be beneficial for her. Moreover... there is someone in Huangfeng Valley who might become an ally of my Han family."

Han Changqing asked thoughtfully, "Father, are you referring to Han Li?"

"Not bad." A profound look flashed in Han Mu's eyes. "Although this person is only in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, his combat strength is astonishing, and his future prospects are limitless. It will be beneficial and harmless for my Han family to have Yun Ge befriend him."

"I understand," Han Changqing nodded.

After settling his family affairs, Han Mu returned to his quiet room and sat down cross-legged.

"System, check the task progress."

Main Quest: Establish the Changsheng Han Family (Completed)

[Task Rewards: 10000 Contribution Points, Five Elements Clone Technique x1, Special Building "Transmission Pavilion" Blueprint x1]

[Side Quest: Clan Core Formation (2/3)]

[Note: The side quest "Clan Core Formation" requires the clan to have three publicly known Core Formation cultivators. Currently, they have: Han Mu (ostensibly early Nascent Soul stage), Han Changqing (early Core Formation stage), and Han Li (combat power comparable to Core Formation cultivators). They need to cultivate one more publicly known Core Formation cultivator.]

"Although Han Li's combat strength is comparable to that of a Core Formation cultivator, his cultivation level is still at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, so he's not included in the mission statistics," Han Mu thought to himself. "It seems we still need to train another Core Formation cultivator."

But that's not urgent. The most important thing now is to redeem the rewards.

"System, exchange for the Five Elements Clone Technique and the blueprint for the 'Transmission of Skills Pavilion'."

[Exchange successful, 2000 contribution points consumed]

[Remaining Contribution Points: 8000]

Two jade slips appeared in Han Mu's hands.

The Five Elements Clone Technique is a secret art that allows one to create clones of the five elements. Once mastered, the clone possesses 30% of the original's strength and can cultivate and think independently, maintaining a connection between its mind and body and the original.

The "Transmission Pavilion" is a special building where Han family disciples can learn cultivation techniques, inherit secret arts, and improve their cultivation efficiency.

"This Five Elements Clone Technique has come at just the right time." Han Mu's eyes lit up. "By creating a clone to guard the family, I can go to the Great Jin Dynasty with peace of mind."

We did it right away.

Han Mu took out the five elemental materials: metal essence, wood core, water essence, fire crystal, and earth marrow. These were rare materials he had collected over the years, originally intended for refining his natal magic weapon, but now they were perfect for refining his clone.

According to the records of "The Five Elements Body Splitting Technique", Han Mu began to refine it.

Three days later, the room was filled with a brilliant light.

Five-colored light intertwined, transforming into a human figure. This figure bore a striking resemblance to Han Mu, dressed in white, with a restrained aura, clearly possessing the cultivation of a peak Core Formation cultivator!

"Greetings, Your Excellency." The white-robed clone bowed respectfully.

"We are one, no need for formalities," Han Mu said with a smile. "From now on, you will be in charge of the family, and your name... shall be Han Bai."

"Yes." Han Bai nodded.

"Also, these are the blueprints for the 'Transmission of Skills Pavilion,' which you will oversee." Han Mu handed the blueprints to Han Bai. "The necessary materials for construction should be readily available in the family treasury. If anything is lacking, have Changqing procure them."

"Understood." Han Bai took the blueprints.

Having made all the arrangements, Han Mu quietly left the Qingxu Mountains, transforming into a streak of light and flying north.

Great Jin, here I come.

……

Meanwhile, on the border of Vietnam, in a secluded valley.

Black Fiend Old Demon sat in the main seat with a gloomy expression. Below him stood two Core Formation cultivators, the same two who had accompanied him to the Han family earlier.

"Ancestor, are we just going to let it go like this?" the black-robed elder said unwillingly. "Although Han Mu is powerful, he is only at the initial stage of the Nascent Soul realm. If we were to unite with the other sects..."

"Shut up!" the Black Fiend Old Demon sneered. "Do you think I don't want revenge? But Han Mu's strength far exceeds our imagination. His last sword strike touched the threshold of the mid-Nascent Soul stage. Even if we unite with the other sects, unless we bring out a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator, we simply can't do anything to him."

The black-robed elder's expression changed: "Mid-stage Nascent Soul? This…"

"And don't forget, the Han family has the backing of the Six Sects of Yue," the Black Demon Lord said in a deep voice. "Especially the Hidden Moon Sect, that girl Nangong Wan is clearly biased towards the Han family. If we launch a full-scale attack, the Six Sects of Yue will definitely not sit idly by."

The middle-aged man in gray robes hesitated and said, "Ancestor, what about the young master's grudge..."

"Wang Chan's revenge must be taken," the Black Demon Lord said, a cold glint in his eyes. "But not now. Have people keep a close eye on the Han family, especially Han Mu. Notify me immediately if he leaves the Han family."

"What the ancestor means is..."

"If open attacks don't work, we'll resort to covert ones." The Black Demon King sneered. "Han Mu can be guarded against for a while, but can he be guarded against forever? As long as he's alone, I have plenty of ways to deal with him."

"Yes!" the two bowed in response.

The Black Demon looked south, his eyes brimming with killing intent.

Han Mu, if I don't avenge this, I swear I'm not a man!