The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The Spirit Realm, Hancheng.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Over the past three years, Hancheng has undergone tremendous changes. With the assistance of ten Nascent Soul cultivators and one hundred Core Formation cultivators sent by Tianyuan City, Hancheng has developed from its initial valley outpost into a city of considerable size.

The city spans three hundred li in circumference, its walls constructed of bluestone, ten zhang high and three zhang thick, their surfaces engraved with defensive runes. Within the city, streets crisscross, shops abound, and residential, cultivation, trading, and administrative areas are clearly defined. In the central square stands a nine-story "Han City Tower," the city's landmark and the core of its protective array.

Standing atop the tower, Han Mu looked down upon the city he had built with his own hands, his heart filled with emotion. Three years ago, this place was still a desolate wasteland; now, it boasted a population of over ten thousand, including three thousand cultivators and seven thousand ordinary people, beginning to resemble a powerful force.

"System, check the status of Hancheng."

【Hancheng (Spirit Realm Stronghold)】

[Level: Intermediate]

[Area: Within a radius of 300 li]

[Defense: Five Elements Defense Formation (Upgraded), City Guardian Formation]

[Spiritual Energy: Spirit Gathering Array (30x), Three Medium-Sized Spiritual Veins]

【建筑：韩城塔、洞府×300、炼丹房×10、炼器室×10、传功阁×3、藏经楼×2、跨界传讯阵、交易市场、执法殿、任务堂】

Population: 10327

[Number of cultivators: 3121 (11 Nascent Soul cultivators, 102 Core Formation cultivators, 512 Foundation Establishment cultivators, and 2496 Qi Refining cultivators)]

[Mortals: 7206]

[Resources: Spirit Stone Mine x1 (Small), Herb Garden x5, Spirit Field x20]

[Factional Relationship: Tianyuan City (Friendly), Qingluan Demon Clan (Neutral)]

"Not bad, you've already reached the intermediate level." Han Mu nodded in satisfaction. Over the past three years, he has not only developed Han City, but his own cultivation has also improved. With the rich spiritual energy of the Spirit Realm and the assistance of the system, his true cultivation level has broken through from the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm to the early stage of the Void Refinement realm, while his apparent cultivation level remains at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

"System, check the current status."

[Host: Han Mu]

[World inhabited: The Spirit World]

[Cultivation Level: Early Stage of True Void Refinement / Mid Stage of Superficial Nascent Soul Transformation]

[Cultivation Techniques: Primordial Longevity Technique, Level 7 (Early Stage), Heaven-Gathering Divine Technique, Level 5, Nine-Turn Undying Body, Second Stage]

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

[Magic Items: Qiankun Sword (Innate), Five Elements Flag (Ancient Treasure), Heavenly Secrets Disc (Special)]

[Families: Han Family (Human Realm), Han City (Spirit Realm)]

[Contribution Points: 39000]

[Current Task: Participate in the All Races Conference (In Progress)]

Early stage of Void Refinement! Han Mu felt the surging magical power within his body. Compared with the Nascent Soul stage, the Void Refinement stage has a deeper understanding of the laws of heaven and earth. With every move, he can draw upon the power of heaven and earth. His strength is more than ten times that of the Nascent Soul stage.

"Lord of the City, a message has arrived from Tianyuan City: the Grand Assembly of All Races will begin in three days. Please prepare to depart." A respectful voice sounded from behind.

Han Mu turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a green robe standing respectfully. He was one of the ten Nascent Soul cultivators sent by Tianyuan City, named Zhao Yuan. He was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, steady and reliable, and had been appointed by Han Mu as the chief steward of Han City.

"Understood." Han Mu nodded. "Zhao Yuan, you are in full charge of Han City while I am away. If you encounter a powerful enemy, you can activate the city's protective formation and send a message to me."

"Understood," Zhao Yuan replied.

Han Mu gave a few more instructions before leaving Han City and flying southeast. Tianyuan City, located tens of thousands of miles southeast of the Qingluan Mountains, is one of the three major cities of the human race in the Spirit Realm, and its scale is more than a hundred times that of Han City.

After flying for about half a day, a majestic city appeared ahead. The city walls were a hundred feet high, made entirely of white jade, and shone brightly in the sunlight. Banners fluttered on the city walls, the guards were strict, and cultivators came and went in an endless stream, including many Nascent Soul and Void Refinement cultivators, and occasionally even the aura of a Nascent Soul stage expert could be sensed.

"This is Tianyuan City..." Han Mu landed outside the city gate and joined the queue to enter the city. During the Myriad Races Assembly, Tianyuan City was under heavy security, and all those entering the city needed to register their identity and have their invitations checked.

"Name, background, invitation," the gatekeeper, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, asked expressionlessly.

"Han Mu, Han City in the Qingluan Mountains, this is an invitation." Han Mu handed over the invitation given by Tian Yuanzi.

After checking his identity, the gatekeeper's expression softened slightly: "So you are Elder Tianyuan's guest. Please come in. The conference will be held in the central square. Here are the conference agenda and important notes."

Han Mu accepted the jade slip and stepped into the city. The city was even more prosperous, with wide streets, bustling with people, and shops on both sides selling all kinds of specialties from the spirit realm. Han Mu noticed that there were not only a large number of human cultivators in the city, but also many cultivators from other races such as demons, spirits, and sea creatures. It truly lived up to its reputation as a gathering of all races.

"Fellow Daoist Han!" A familiar voice called out.

Han Mu turned his head and saw Nangong Wan walking briskly towards him. Three years had passed, and her cultivation had reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, her aura becoming even more solid. Today, she wore a light blue palace dress, which accentuated her snow-white skin and gave her an ethereal air.

"Fellow Daoist Nangong, it's been a long time." Han Mu smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Han, your arrival is just in time. My master is meeting with representatives of various clans at the City Lord's Mansion and sent me to welcome you," Nangong Wan said. "By the way, how is Han City developing? I heard that you have done a great job in the past three years, and even the Azure Phoenix Demon King has praised you highly."

"We've barely managed to gain a foothold," Han Mu said modestly. "I must thank Tianyuan City for their support."

The two walked and talked until they arrived at the City Lord's Mansion. Hundreds of cultivators had already gathered in the square in front of the mansion. They belonged to different races and had different auras, but the lowest level of cultivation was Nascent Soul. In the center of the square was a high platform, on which sat more than a dozen people, all of whom were representatives of their respective races and whose cultivation was unfathomable.

"Fellow Daoist Han, please wait here for a moment. The conference will begin soon." Nangong Wan led Han Mu to a seat, while she went to the stage and stood behind Tian Yuanzi.

"clang!"

A bell rang, and the entire arena fell silent. An elderly man in a golden robe slowly walked up to the high platform. The old man had a gaunt face and white hair and beard, but his eyes were like lightning and his aura was as deep as the sea. He was clearly a powerful expert in the late stage of the Integration Realm.

"Welcome, fellow Daoists, to Tianyuan City for this year's Myriad Races Conference. I am Jin Yangzi, representing Tianyuan City, and I welcome you all." The old man in the golden robe spoke softly, yet his voice was clear to everyone.

"The All-Race Conference, held once every thousand years, aims to promote exchanges among all races, resolve disputes, and seek common development. This conference has three main agendas: first, to agree on the exploration rules of the 'Wilderness Battlefield'; second, to resolve border disputes among the races; and third, to discuss how to deal with the 'Demon Calamity'."

Han Mu listened quietly. These three matters were all major events in the Spirit Realm. The Savage Battlefield was an ancient battlefield in the Spirit Realm, containing countless opportunities, but also fraught with danger, where various races fiercely competed for control. Border disputes were commonplace; with countless races vying for power in the Spirit Realm, friction was inevitable. As for the Demonic Calamity, it was a demonic invasion that erupted in the Spirit Realm every few thousand years, each time causing immense suffering and loss of life.

"First, regarding the Savage Battlefield," Jin Yangzi continued, "after discussions among the various races, it has been decided to open the 'Savage Valley' area, allowing cultivators below the Refinement stage to enter and explore. However, the following rules must be observed: First, no low-level cultivators may be slaughtered within the valley; second, any discovery of ancient ruins must be reported to the elders' council of each race; third, of any opportunities obtained, 30% shall be handed over to the elders' council of each race, and 70% shall belong to the individual."

The audience below buzzed with discussion. The Wilderness Valley was a relatively safe area of ​​the Wilderness Battlefield, previously only open to Nascent Soul cultivators. This time, it was opened to Void Refinement cultivators, demonstrating the importance each race placed on the Wilderness Battlefield. While a 30% share was considerable, it was a significant concession compared to the previous 50%.

"Anyone with differing opinions may raise them now." Jin Yangzi scanned the entire room.

"I have a problem with this." A cold voice rang out. The speaker was an old man in black robes, with a withered face, sunken eyes, and a sinister aura; he was a representative of the "Ghost Clan."

"Please speak, Fellow Daoist Guijiu," Jin Yangzi said calmly.

"My Ghost Clan proposes to increase the proportion of tribute to 40%," said Ghost Dove. "Although the Wild Valley is relatively safe, the cost of exploration is extremely high. Our clan needs to send a large number of cultivators to guard it, so 30% is too little."

"My demon race objects." A gruff voice rang out. The speaker was a tall, blond man, over ten feet tall, with bulging muscles. He was a representative of the "Golden Lion Clan." "Thirty percent is the limit. Any more and no one will be willing to go."

"My Spirit Clan supports 30%." A melodious female voice rang out. The speaker was a woman in green, with an exquisite appearance and pure aura. She was the representative of the "Wood Spirit Clan".

Representatives from various ethnic groups expressed their opinions, with the majority supporting 30% and a minority supporting 40%. Ultimately, Jin Yangzi made the final decision, maintaining the 30% target.

"Secondly, the border dispute." Jin Yangzi looked in several directions below the stage. "The dispute between the Ghost Clan and the Demon Clan at 'Black Wind Ridge' has been mediated. The Black Wind River will serve as the boundary, with the east bank belonging to the Demon Clan and the west bank to the Ghost Clan. Any objections?"

Gui Jiu and the blond giant exchanged a glance and nodded. This division was fair enough, and acceptable to both sides.

"The conflict between humans and sea creatures in the Coral Sea..." Jin Yangzi continued to mediate.

Han Mu listened quietly, gaining a deeper understanding of the structure of the Spirit Realm. The myriad races of the Spirit Realm are roughly divided into several major camps, including the Human Race, Demon Race, Spirit Race, Ghost Race, Sea Race, and Demon Race. They cooperate and compete with each other, and their relationships are complex and intertwined.

"Finally, regarding the Demonic Calamity," Jin Yangzi said solemnly, "according to reliable sources, the spatial barrier of the Demon Realm is weakening, and within a hundred years at most, the Demon Race will invade again. Therefore, I propose the formation of the 'Alliance of Ten Thousand Races' to jointly resist the Demon Race."

The entire audience erupted in uproar. The demons were the common enemy of the spirit realm, and each invasion caused enormous casualties. However, forming a multi-race alliance was too complicated, and each race had its own agenda.

"Our human race supports this," Tian Yuanzi declared first.

"My demon race supports this, but how the alliance will operate needs to be discussed in detail," said the blond giant.

"My Ghost Clan supports this, but the leader of the alliance must be elected by all clans," Ghost Dove said.

"My Eldar support..."

Most races expressed their support, but specific details still needed to be discussed. The meeting lasted for three days and finally reached an agreement: to form a multi-race alliance, establish an alliance council composed of representatives from each race; each race would govern independently in normal times, but would be subject to the alliance's command during the demonic calamity; the alliance headquarters would be located in Tianyuan City, and Jin Yangzi would be the first alliance leader.

"Alright, since we have reached an agreement, let us swear a blood oath!" Jin Yangzi took out a large golden banner with the words "Myriad Races" embroidered on it.

Representatives from each ethnic group pricked their fingertips and dripped their blood onto the flag. The flag shone brightly, transforming into a golden beam that shot into the sky, signifying the establishment of the oath.

"The Alliance of All Races is officially established!"

The crowd cheered. Although this was only a preliminary alliance, at least the various races of the Spirit Realm were now united in the face of the demons.

After the conference, Tian Yuanzi found Han Mu.

"Fellow Daoist Han, the alliance is newly established and urgently needs manpower. You are quite powerful and have established Han City. Would you be willing to join the alliance and serve as an 'Inspector'?" Tian Yuanzi asked.

"Inspector?" Han Mu's heart skipped a beat. The inspector was responsible for patrolling the borders of various tribes and mediating disputes. He held a high position and had access to the high-ranking officials of each tribe, which would be beneficial to the development of the Han family.

"What are the duties and powers of this inspector?"

"The Inspectors are directly under the Alliance Elders Council and are responsible for patrolling designated areas, mediating disputes, and punishing illegal activities. Their rights include mobilizing some of the Alliance's resources and requesting assistance from other races when necessary. Of course, they also bear corresponding responsibilities, such as being at the forefront during demonic calamities," Tian Yuanzi said.

Han Mu pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "Alright, I'm willing to take on the role."

"Excellent!" Tian Yuanzi was overjoyed. "Fellow Daoist Han is in charge of patrolling the Qingluan Mountains and the surrounding area. This is the patrol envoy's token and attire, as well as a detailed document. Please study it carefully when you get back."

Han Mu accepted the token, a palm-sized golden token with the words "Patrol" engraved on the front and "All Races Alliance" on the back. He was dressed in a blue robe with the alliance emblem embroidered on the chest.

"In addition, the 'Guanghan Realm' will open in three years. It is one of the three great secret realms of the Spirit Realm, with countless opportunities. The Alliance has ten slots, and the Inspectors will have priority. Fellow Daoist Han should perform well and strive for a slot," Tian Yuanzi said in a low voice.

The Moon Realm! Han Mu's eyes lit up. This was a famous secret realm in the Spirit Realm, said to contain the relics of ancient immortals, and each time it opened, it created a group of powerful individuals.

"Thank you for informing me, fellow Daoist. I will certainly do my best."

After leaving Tianyuan City, Han Mu returned to Hancheng. He needed to prepare for his trip to the Guanghan Realm three years later, and also fulfill his duties as an inspector, patrolling the Qingluan Mountains.

Meanwhile, the Han family in the human realm is also facing new challenges.