The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Inside a makeshift black tent at the exit of Fallen Demon Valley.

The black-robed elder of the Ghost Spirit Sect, True Immortal Xue Li, sat in the main seat, his face ashen. Below him stood more than ten Core Formation cultivators, including Wang Tiangu, whose aura was weak, clearly indicating that his injuries had not yet healed.

"Senior Brother Blood Fiend sent word that he was severely injured by Han Xuan of the Han family within the Heavenly Vault Immortal Palace, and was forced to swear a great oath against the Han family, vowing never to be their enemy again." True Person Blood Fiend's voice was icy. "Our Ghost Spirit Sect has existed for a thousand years, and has never suffered such a humiliating disgrace!"

"Uncle-Master, is Han Xuan really that powerful?" a late-stage Core Formation cultivator asked.

"Senior Brother Xue Sha is at the mid-Nascent Soul stage. To severely injure him, Han Xuan must be at least at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, perhaps even higher," said True Person Xue Li in a deep voice. "But regardless, this grudge must be avenged. I have already sent word to the sect to summon the 'Netherworld Banner' and set up the 'Nine Nether Soul Refining Array' at the valley entrance. If Han Xuan dares to leave the valley, we will surely annihilate him!"

"The Netherworld Banner!" The cultivators gasped. That was the Ghost Spirit Sect's most prized treasure, said to be a flawed, heaven-reaching spiritual treasure, capable of trapping and killing late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators when fully activated. The fact that the sect leader had brought out this treasure showed how much he valued the Han family.

"Uncle-Master, what if Han Xuan doesn't leave the valley?" Wang Tiangu asked.

"Not leaving the valley?" Blood Fiend Master sneered. "The Fallen Demon Valley is only open for three months each time. Once that time is up, the restrictions in the valley will fully reactivate, and all those who remain will be killed by the restrictions. If he doesn't leave the valley, he's doomed."

"Disciple understands." A ruthless glint flashed in Wang Tiangu's eyes. "This time, the Han family will pay for their blood debt!"

……

At the same time, deep within the Fallen Demon Valley.

Han Xuan and Han Li took a break in a secluded mountain cave. Han Li was refining the Golden Spirit Pearl, while Han Xuan took out the Heavenly Dome Token and began to study it.

"This Celestial Token is not only the control center of the Celestial Palace, but also a special spatial magic treasure." Han Xuan probed the token with his divine sense and found a small space with a radius of ten feet. Although it was not large, it was enough to store important items.

Even more remarkably, the token contains a complete set of "Celestial Refining Treasure Techniques," which includes many techniques such as weapon refining, array formation, and talisman making, making it no less valuable than a Heavenly Treasure.

"A very fruitful harvest." Han Xuan nodded in satisfaction. With this inheritance, the Han family's foundation will be greatly enhanced, and more weapon refiners and formation masters can be cultivated in the future.

"Senior, I have finished refining the Golden Spirit Pearl." Han Li opened his eyes, his aura much more solid than before. "My metal elemental spiritual power has increased by 30%, and my understanding of the Azure Origin Sword Technique has also deepened."

"Not bad." Han Xuan nodded. "There are still seven days until the Fallen Demon Valley closes. We should head out now. But the valley entrance probably won't be peaceful."

"Senior, are you saying... the Ghost Spirit Sect will set up an ambush at the valley entrance?"

"Indeed," Han Xuan said calmly. "Although the Blood Fiend Old Demon made a great oath to his inner demons, the others in the Ghost Spirit Sect did not. Given their style of doing things, it would be strange if they didn't set up a killing formation at the valley entrance."

"Then we..."

"It's alright." Han Xuan waved his hand. "We'll deal with whatever comes our way. If the Ghost Spirit Sect dares to make a move, I don't mind leaving them with a few more corpses."

His tone was calm, yet it revealed a chilling killing intent.

Seven days later, the exit of Fallen Demon Valley.

The valley entrance, which should have been bustling with activity, was now eerily deserted. The cultivators who had come out earlier had already left, and those who hadn't yet emerged were either already dead or still struggling in the valley.

When Han Xuan and Han Li arrived at the valley entrance, they only saw an empty valley and a large black banner fluttering in the wind at the entrance.

"The Netherworld Banner..." Han Xuan narrowed his eyes. "The Ghost Spirit Sect really went all out."

"Han Xuan! You killed my Ghost Spirit Sect elder and stole my Ghost Spirit Sect treasures. Today is your death day!" The figure of True Person Xue Li appeared under the banner, followed by more than ten Core Formation cultivators.

"Just you guys?" Han Xuan glanced at them. "Let those guys hiding in the shadows come out too. Hiding like this isn't like the Ghost Spirit Sect."

"Hmph! Since you're courting death, then so be it!" Blood Fiend Master waved his hand.

Three figures emerged from the void. On the left was an old man in white robes, his aura chilling; he was Yin Luo Zhenren of the Heavenly Fiend Sect. On the right was a burly man in golden robes; he was Wuyouzi of the Blade Transformation Valley. In the middle was a middle-aged man in black robes, his aura the most profound, possessing a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation.

"Fellow Daoist Han Xuan, we meet again." Yin Luo Zhenren said with a forced smile. "I am very interested in the token you stole from the Immortal Palace. Hand it over, and I will leave you with a whole corpse."

"You want the token?" Han Xuan looked at the middle-aged man in black robes. "This fellow Daoist looks unfamiliar. May I ask your name?"

"Heavenly Demon Sect, Black Flame," the middle-aged man in black robes said calmly. "Han Xuan, you killed my Heavenly Demon Sect's guest elder, Marquis Nanlong. This matter requires an explanation."

"So Marquis Nanlong is from the Heavenly Demon Sect." Han Xuan suddenly realized. "No wonder you joined forces. However, the four of you alone are probably not enough."

"Arrogant!" Wuyouzi roared. "The four of us combined could fight even a peak Nascent Soul cultivator. You're only at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, yet you dare to speak so presumptuously?"

"Whether it's boastful or not, we'll only know after we try." Han Xuan took a step forward and appeared in the air. "Han Li, step back."

Han Li knew he couldn't get involved in a battle of this level, so he quickly retreated and summoned his Silver Light Shield to protect himself.

"Form the formation!" Blood Fierce Master shouted.

The Netherworld Banner grew taller in the wind, reaching a size of a hundred feet. Black mist swirled on its surface, enveloping the entire sky. Within the black mist, countless vengeful ghosts wailed, forming a massive soul-refining array.

"Nine Nether Soul Refining, Begin!"

The black mist transformed into nine black dragons, roaring as they pounced on Han Xuan. Each black dragon possessed the power of an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator; when all nine were unleashed together, their power was astonishing.

Yinluo Zhenren unleashed a ghost-faced shield, Wuyouzi brandished a golden saber, and Heiyan spewed out a ball of black flame. The four joined forces, launching a relentless attack.

Han Xuan remained expressionless, and with a flick of his longsword, the blade gleamed with a hazy gray light.

"Primordial Sword Domain, open!"

Centered on him, within a radius of a hundred feet, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged wildly, transforming into a gray domain. Within this domain, sword energy crisscrossed, the five elements were reversed, and time seemed to slow down.

"This is... a domain!" Black Flame's expression changed drastically. "You've actually comprehended the power of a domain!"

A domain is a power that only Nascent Soul cultivators can master. Within one's own domain, one can control everything and multiply one's combat power. Although Han Xuan is only at the Nascent Soul stage, he has managed to grasp the rudimentary form of a domain ahead of time thanks to the special nature of the "Primordial Chaos Sword Technique".

"It's too late to find out now."

Han Xuan unleashed a sword strike. This strike was no longer merely sword energy, but contained the power of a domain. Wherever the sword light passed, the nine black dragons wailed and shattered, and the Ghost Mask Shield, Golden Blade, and Black Flame were all sent flying backward.

"puff!"

All four coughed up blood, their auras instantly weakening. Especially Blood Fiend True Man, as the master of the array's core, the Netherworld Banner, suffered the strongest backlash, his entire body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the mountain wall.

"Retreat!" Black Flame made a decisive move, transforming into a streak of black light and fleeing into the distance.

Yinluo Zhenren and Wuyouzi dared not linger and fled for their lives.

Han Xuan did not pursue, sheathed his longsword, and looked at the heavily injured Xue Li Zhenren.

"Senior...Senior, spare my life!" Blood Fierce Master pleaded with difficulty.

"I gave you a chance." Han Xuan shook his head and slashed out with his sword.

Blood Fierce Immortal's eyes widened, a blood line appeared between his brows, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud, his soul and spirit annihilated.

Han Xuan put away the Netherworld Banner and Xue Li Zhenren's storage bag, and looked at Han Li: "Let's go, it's time to go home."

"Yes!" Han Li was shocked. One man and one sword defeated four Nascent Soul cultivators; such strength was simply astonishing.

The two transformed into streaks of light, leaving the Fallen Demon Valley and flying towards the Qingxu Mountain Range.

……

Qingxu Mountain Range, the forbidden area of ​​the Han family.

Han Mu sat cross-legged on the Enlightenment Cliff, his body surrounded by a surge of spiritual energy. Floating before him were seven drops of Nascent Soul Jade Marrow and dozens of rare spiritual herbs.

"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), Han Xuan (Early Nascent Soul)]

[Family: Han Family]

Family members: 5023

Foundation Establishment cultivators: 103

Core Formation cultivators: 4

Nascent Soul cultivator: 1 person

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

[Family Talent: Bloodline Resonance]

[Contribution Points: 24000]

[Current Task: Breakthrough to Nascent Soul Stage (In Progress)]

"The Nascent Soul Jade Marrow, the Five Elements Spiritual Objects, the Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Herb... all preparations are complete." A glint flashed in Han Mu's eyes. "It's time to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

He opened his mouth and inhaled, seven drops of Nascent Soul Jade Marrow flying into his mouth one after another. The jade marrow entered his abdomen, transforming into seven powerful energies that surged through his limbs and bones. Han Mu circulated the "Primordial Longevity Technique," guiding the energy to break through the bottleneck of the Nascent Soul stage.

"boom!"

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged wildly, forming a massive vortex with a diameter of a thousand miles above the Qingxu Mountains. At the center of the vortex, lightning flashed and thunder roared, with faint sounds of dragon roars and phoenix cries emanating from it.

"This is... the Tribulation of the Nascent Soul stage!" Han Changqing's expression changed drastically. "Father is about to break through to the Nascent Soul stage!"

The entire Han family was alarmed, and all the clansmen came out to look up at the terrifying phenomenon in the sky.

"Our ancestor is about to become a deity!"

"God bless the Han family!"

"Our Han family is about to produce a Nascent Soul cultivator!"

Everyone was incredibly excited. A Nascent Soul cultivator was someone who stood at the pinnacle of the human realm. If Han Mu succeeded, the Han family would undoubtedly become the number one power in Tiannan.

But the power of the heavenly tribulation also terrified everyone. Any one of those rolling bolts of lightning could turn a Core Formation cultivator into ashes.

"All clansmen, retreat within a hundred li!" Han Bai appeared and ordered in a deep voice, "Activate the mountain-protecting formation to protect the clan leader!"

"yes!"

The Han family members quickly evacuated, leaving only Han Bai, Han Qing, and Han Changqing, three Core Formation cultivators, to guard the outer perimeter of the forbidden area.

In the sky, the clouds grew thicker and thicker, and the thunder grew louder and louder.

The first bolt of heavenly lightning is about to strike.

At this moment, several powerful auras, tens of thousands of miles away from the Qingxu Mountains, were also alarmed by this celestial calamity and were rushing towards this place.