The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Above the Qingxu Mountains, sword energy crisscrossed and demonic energy surged.

The battle between Han Bai and the Black Fiend Demon had lasted for half an hour. Although Han Bai was only at the peak of the Core Formation stage, his swordsmanship was exquisite, with each strike containing the changes of the five elements, forcing the Black Fiend Demon to retreat repeatedly.

"Damn it! How can this clone's swordsmanship be so powerful?" The Black Fiend Demon was horrified. He, a dignified early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, was actually suppressed by a Core Formation clone; it was simply unbelievable.

Han Bai's expression was cold and stern. With a flick of his longsword, it transformed into five sword lights, each belonging to the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. These lights intertwined in the air to form a sword net, trapping the Black Demon in the center.

"Five Elements Sword Formation, seal!"

The five sword lights transformed into a five-colored light curtain, sealing off all of the Black Fiend Old Demon's escape routes. Within the sword formation, the power of the five elements flowed, mutually generating and restraining each other, forming a terrifying killing force.

"The Banner of Yin Souls!" The Black Fiend Old Demon gritted his teeth and summoned a black banner. As the banner unfurled, countless vengeful ghosts and spirits roared out, crashing into the Five Elements Sword Formation.

This was his natal magic weapon, incredibly powerful, but also extremely energy-consuming. He would never use it unless forced into a desperate situation.

"boom!"

The vengeful spirit clashed with the sword light, unleashing a piercing shriek. The Five Elements Sword Formation trembled violently, but did not shatter.

"Is that all you've got?" Han Bai sneered, slashing out with his longsword once more.

This sword strike was no longer a transformation of the Five Elements, but a unified whole. A hazy gray sword aura traversed space and appeared directly in front of the Black Fiend Demon.

"Primordial Sword Qi! You are a successor of the Primordial Sword Sect?" The Black Demon's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly activated the Yin Soul Banner to defend himself.

"clang!"

The sword energy struck the banner, dimming its spiritual light and creating a crack. The Black Fiend Demon was struck as if by a heavy blow, spitting out a mouthful of blood, his aura instantly weakening.

"escape!"

Knowing he was no match for Han Bai, he turned and tried to escape.

But at that moment, a terrifying pressure descended from the sky, locking him firmly in place.

"Coming and going as you please, what do you take my Han family for?"

Han Mu took a step forward and arrived in the air, coldly looking at the Black Fiend Old Demon.

"Han Mu!" The Black Fiend Old Demon's pupils contracted. He had been focused on Han Bai and hadn't noticed when Han Mu had appeared. What alarmed him even more was that the pressure Han Mu was exerting on him was even more terrifying than that of Han Bai.

"Fellow Daoist Han, I was reckless today. Please show mercy. I am willing to compensate the Han family for their losses and swear never to be their enemy again," the Black Fiend Old Demon said through gritted teeth. Circumstances forced him to yield.

"Compensation? A vow?" Han Mu shook his head. "It's too late. From the moment you ambushed Han Li, your fate was sealed."

"You want to kill me?" A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Black Fiend Elder. "I am an elder of the Ghost Spirit Sect. If you kill me, the Ghost Spirit Sect will swear an oath to the Han family!"

"Then let them come," Han Mu said calmly. "If one comes, I'll kill one. If two come, I'll kill them both."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and pointed.

This seemingly ordinary finger strike made the Black Demon feel the threat of death. He tried to dodge, but his body was locked in place by the oppressive force, rendering him unable to move.

"No--"

"puff!"

The force of the finger pierced through his brow, and the light in the Black Fiend Old Demon's eyes quickly dimmed. The powerful vitality of a Nascent Soul cultivator prevented him from dying immediately, but with his sea of ​​consciousness destroyed and his Nascent Soul shattered, death was inevitable.

"You...you..." The Black Demon opened his mouth, but finally collapsed to the ground, dying instantly.

Han Mu waved his hand, and the Yin Soul Banner and the Black Fiend Old Demon's storage bag flew into his hand. He didn't even look at them, and directly put them into his pocket.

"System, check the current status."

[Host: Han Mu]

[Cultivation Level: Peak True Nascent Soul Stage / Early Nascent Soul 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: 4941

Foundation Establishment cultivators: 91

Core Formation cultivators: 4

Nascent Soul cultivator: 1 person

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

[Family Talent: Bloodline Resonance]

[Contribution Points: 22000 (7000+5000+10000)]

[Special Items: Compass of Destiny x1, Cliff of Enlightenment x1]

The contribution points reached 22,000, a very fruitful achievement.

Han Mu looked down at the Han family members and declared loudly, "Black Fiend Old Demon of the Ghost Spirit Sect, who ambushed my Han family's guest elder, has been killed by me. From this day forward, if the Ghost Spirit Sect dares to offend my Han family again, this will be his fate!"

The sound was like rolling thunder, spreading throughout the entire Qingxu Mountain Range and even reaching hundreds of miles away.

The spies from all sides who were secretly observing were terrified and quickly relayed the news back to their respective factions.

Black Demon, the Nascent Soul Elder of the Ghost Spirit Sect, was killed by Han Mu with a single finger!

This news will surely shake the entire cultivation world of Tiannan.

"Changqing, clean up the battlefield and hang the corpse of the Black Demon Lord outside the mountain gate for three days as a warning," Han Mu ordered.

"Yes, Father," Han Changqing replied. He knew this was to establish authority and let everyone see that the Han family was not to be trifled with.

"Han Li, come with me." Han Mu looked at Han Li.

Han Li followed Han Mu to the main hall.

"Congratulations on successfully forming your core," Han Mu said with a smile.

"Thank you for protecting me, Senior." Han Li bowed respectfully. If Han Mu hadn't intervened, he would probably have fallen victim to the Black Fiend Demon's poisonous hand.

"No need for formalities. Since you are a guest of the Han family, I will naturally protect you." Han Mu waved his hand. "You have just formed your core, and your cultivation level is unstable. You need time to consolidate it. This is a bottle of 'Condensing Essence Pills' to help you stabilize your cultivation."

Han Li accepted the pill and thanked him again.

"Also, there's something else I need to tell you," Han Mu said seriously. "According to my information, the Fallen Demon Valley is about to open. This valley is an ancient battlefield, containing countless opportunities, but also fraught with danger. Are you interested in going?"

"Fallen Demon Valley?" Han Li's eyes lit up. He had heard of this place; it was a famous dangerous place in the Southern Frontier, opening only once every three hundred years. The valley contained caves, magical treasures, and cultivation techniques left behind by ancient cultivators, and each opening attracted a large number of cultivators.

"What you mean, senpai, is..."

"I will send an avatar there. If you are interested, you can accompany my avatar," Han Mu said. "However, I must remind you that the Fallen Demon Valley not only contains righteous cultivators, but also demonic cultivators, demons, and possibly ancient restrictions and remnant souls. With your early Core Formation stage cultivation, although you have the ability to protect yourself, you still need to be extremely careful."

Han Li pondered for a moment and said, "Cultivating immortality is inherently defying the heavens. If one retreats because of danger, one's Dao heart will surely stagnate. This junior is willing to go."

"Alright." Han Mu nodded in satisfaction. "The Fallen Demon Valley will open in six months. At that time, I will have my clone join you. In the next six months, you should consolidate your cultivation and prepare some life-saving measures."

"Yes."

After Han Li left, Han Mu returned to his quiet room and began to check the system rewards.

"System, use 'Enlightenment Cliff'."

The special structure "Enlightenment Cliff" has been placed on the back mountain of Qingxu Mountain Range.

[Enlightenment Cliff: Cultivating on the cliff can enhance a family member's comprehension, increase the speed of mastering techniques, and give them a chance to enter a state of sudden enlightenment.]

A ten-zhang-high gray cliff appeared behind the mountain, its surface smooth as a mirror, with faint runes flowing across it. Han Mu could sense that this Enlightenment Cliff contained a certain Daoist essence, which would be of great benefit to cultivation.

"System, exchange for the second level of the 'Five Elements Clone Technique'."

[To exchange for the second level of the "Five Elements Clone Technique", 8000 contribution points are required.]

[Redeem or not?]

"exchange."

[Exchange successful, 8000 contribution points consumed]

[Remaining Contribution Points: 14000]

The jade slip containing the second level of the "Five Elements Clone Technique" appeared in Han Mu's sea of ​​consciousness. The first level could only create one clone, while the second level could create three, and the clones' strength could reach 40% of the original's.

"Perfect, I'll create a clone and head to the Fallen Demon Valley."

Han Mu took out the five elemental materials and began to refine the second clone.

Ten days later, a clone dressed in green robes was successfully created. Its cultivation level was mid-stage Core Formation, and its aura was restrained, making it look like an ordinary Core Formation cultivator.

"From now on, you will be called Han Qing, and you will be responsible for overseeing the family and assisting Han Bai," Han Mu said to his clone.

"Yes, Your Excellency," Han Qing replied.

"In addition, this clone..." Han Mu created a third clone, which was also at the mid-stage of Core Formation, but its aura was sharper, and it was a sword cultivator.

"Your name will be Han Xuan. Six months from now, you will accompany Han Li to the Fallen Demon Valley."

"clear."

After arranging his clones, Han Mu began to comprehend the mysteries of the Five Elements Clone Technique. This secret technique not only allows the creation of clones but also synchronizes the clones' insights with the main body, essentially providing several additional aids in cultivation.

"With these three clones, my main body can now focus on breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."

A glint flashed in Han Mu's eyes. The leap from the peak of the Nascent Soul stage to the Divine Transformation stage was an insurmountable chasm, requiring immense accumulation and fortuitous opportunities. While he possessed such opportunities, he still needed time to mature.

"System, exchange for the 'Transformation Pill' recipe."

[To exchange for the "Transformation Pill" recipe, 10000 contribution points are required.]

[Redeem or not?]

"exchange."

[Exchange successful, 10000 contribution points consumed]

[Remaining Contribution Points: 4000]

The formula for the Nascent Soul Pill flooded Han Mu's mind. This pill was a top-tier elixir to aid in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, increasing the success rate by 30%. However, the refining materials were extremely rare, and the main ingredient, "Nascent Soul Grass," was even more difficult to obtain.

"It seems we need to find a way to collect these materials."

Han Mu wrote down the prescription and began to plan his next steps in cultivation.

Meanwhile, the death of the Black Demon Lord had already caused a huge uproar in the outside world.

The Ghost Spirit Sect was furious and vowed to massacre the Han family. But before they could take any action, an even more shocking piece of news arrived.

The Fallen Demon Valley has opened ahead of schedule.