The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

One month later, on the outskirts of the Burial Abyss.

The sky was overcast, with dark clouds looming overhead. Above the Demon Burial Abyss, spanning a thousand miles, demonic energy churned endlessly, as black as ink. At the edge of the abyss, three figures stood suspended in mid-air: the Azure Phoenix Demon King, Jin Zhan, elder of the Golden Lion Clan, and Xuanjizi, the array master of Tianyuan City. All three were at the Refinement of Void cultivation level, their auras linked, forming a powerful pressure that resisted the demonic energy opposite them.

Behind them, a massive army of cultivators stood ready. The Azure Phoenix Demon Clan, the Golden Lion Clan, reinforcements from Tianyuan City, and cultivators from Hancheng—the four forces converged, with over a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators and thousands more at the Core Formation and Foundation Establishment stages. This was the largest joint operation in the Azure Phoenix Mountain Range in a century.

Han Mu stood at the front of the Hancheng team, followed by eight Nascent Soul cultivators including Han Li, Han Changqing, and Han Yunge, as well as thirty Core Formation enforcement officers. Everyone wore solemn expressions, gripping their magical weapons tightly, prepared for a desperate battle.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanji, is the grand formation ready?" the Demon King asked.

"All eighty-one array nodes have been activated, and the Heavenly Net Array can be activated at any time." Xuanjizi held the array plate and said in a deep voice, "However, the demon race has set up a counter-array in the Burial Demon Abyss, so the array's power can only be exerted at 70%, and it can only be maintained for a maximum of three hours."

"Three hours is enough." Jin Zhan's eyes blazed with fighting spirit. "These mere demon bastards, three hours is more than enough to slaughter them all!"

"We must not be careless." The Demon King shook his head. "The Blood Demon Sect is one of the ten great demon sects of the Demon Realm. Those three demon generals are all well-established experts. Especially the Blood Fiend Demon General, who was already at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage a thousand years ago, and is probably already at the half-step Void Refinement stage now."

"So what if he's only half a step into the Void Refinement stage?" Jin Zhan scoffed. "The three of us are all at the Void Refinement stage, what are we afraid of him for?"

"Fellow Daoist Jin Zhan, you may not know this," Xuanjizi interjected, "The Blood Demon General's 'Blood Demon Technique' is extremely vicious, capable of devouring the essence and blood of living beings to increase his strength. In this Burial Demon Abyss, the demonic energy is dense, which is extremely advantageous to him. If he fights desperately, we may not be able to capture him easily."

Han Mu listened quietly without interrupting. His gaze was fixed on the depths of the Burial Abyss, where the demonic energy was densest, and the outline of an altar was faintly visible. The Heavenly Demon Seal was there; he could sense its evil and powerful aura.

"Lord Han, what do you think?" the Demon King suddenly asked.

"We'll meet force with force, and we'll dam water with earth," Han Mu said calmly. "Since we're here, there's no turning back. However, I suggest we split into three groups. One group will launch a frontal assault to draw the main force of the demons; another will flank and disrupt the Blood Sacrifice Formation; and the third will strike at the heart of the enemy, seizing or destroying the Heavenly Demon Seal."

"Excellent plan!" Jin Zhan praised. "Our Golden Lion Clan will handle the frontal assault; our warriors excel at brute force. The Azure Phoenix Clan will take over the flanks; the demon race is agile and suited for flanking maneuvers. As for striking directly at the heart of the enemy..."

He looked at Han Mu: "Lord Han, do you have a suitable candidate?"

"I am willing to go," Han Mu said.

"Lord Han, this matter is far too dangerous." The Demon King frowned. "The location of the Heavenly Demon Seal must be heavily guarded, and those three Demon Generals are likely stationed there. Although you are a Nascent Soul cultivator, you cannot fight against so many opponents."

"It's alright, I have my own plans." Han Mu said calmly. His true cultivation level was at the late stage of Void Refinement, and he also possessed the Primordial Thunder Technique, a divine power that could counter demonic arts. As long as he didn't encounter a demon at the peak of Void Refinement, he would be safe.

"If that's the case, then it's settled." Xuanjizi said, "In one incense stick's time, activate the grand formation and launch a full-scale attack!"

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn quickly passed.

"Activate the formation!"

Xuanjizi roared, and the array plate in his hand shone brightly. Suddenly, a huge golden net of light appeared above the Burial Demon Abyss, covering an area of ​​a thousand miles. The net of light was composed of countless runes, emitting pure yang energy. Wherever it passed, the demonic energy dissipated, emitting a hissing sound.

"Enemy attack!"

A mournful horn sounded from the Abyss of Demon Burial. Countless demonic figures surged out of the abyss: flying yakshas with wings on their backs, skeletal demon generals covered in bone spurs, blood demons with crimson bodies... a dark, dense mass, numbering no less than several thousand.

"kill!"

At Jin Zhan's command, the Golden Lion Clan warriors charged forward. They revealed their true forms, transforming into giant golden lions, roaring as they pounced on the demon horde. The lions' roars shook the heavens, and the golden light was dazzling; wherever they passed, demons exploded.

"Azure Phoenix Clan, follow me!" The Demon King transformed into a giant azure phoenix, spreading his wings and leading the demon cultivators to flank him. They didn't engage in direct combat, but instead focused their attacks on the demons' array nodes and blood pool.

"Hancheng cultivators, follow me!" Han Mu shouted, his figure transforming into a streak of azure light, shooting straight into the depths of the Burial Demon Abyss. Han Li, Han Changqing, and the others followed closely behind.

Demons constantly tried to intercept him along the way, but Han Mu's attacks were ruthless. He formed a sword with his fingers, unleashing a torrent of primordial sword energy, each strike containing the power of the five elements, specifically designed to shatter demonic energy. Ordinary demon generals couldn't withstand a single blow from his sword, turning into black smoke and dissipating.

"This person's strength is formidable!" Jin Zhan thought to himself, secretly shocked as he watched from afar. Han Mu's displayed combat power was no less than that of an ordinary Void Refinement cultivator. Could it be that he was concealing his cultivation level?

Han Mu had no time to care about what others thought. He moved with incredible speed, reaching the vicinity of the altar in just a few breaths. The demonic energy here was the densest, condensing into a solid black mist that was impenetrable to divine sense. Within the black mist, three powerful auras locked onto him.

"Heh heh, someone actually dares to venture deep into enemy territory alone, they're courting death." A chilling voice rang out. The black mist parted, revealing three figures in black robes. The leader, with a withered face and sunken eyes, was none other than the Blood Fiend Demon Commander. To his left and right, one was as short as a child, the Blood Soul Demon Commander; the other, with an elusive figure, was the Blood Shadow Demon Commander.

The three peak Nascent Soul cultivators, whose auras were linked, clearly had cultivated a combined attack technique.

"Lord Han, be careful! This is the Blood Demon Sect's 'Three Talents Blood Demon Formation.' The three of them working together can defeat a Void Refinement cultivator!" The Demon King's warning came from afar.

"It's alright." Han Mu stopped and looked at the three demon generals. "Today, I'll use you as a test subject."

"Arrogant!" Blood Demon General roared, spitting out a jet of blood. The blood jet swelled in the wind, transforming into a giant blood-red python that opened its blood-red maw to bite Han Mu.

"A mere trick." Han Mu neither dodged nor evaded, but threw a punch. The fist wind carried the power of the five elements, transforming into a five-colored fist imprint, which collided with the blood-red giant python.

"boom!"

The blood python shattered, but the fist imprint continued its trajectory, hurtling towards the Blood Demon General. The Blood Demon's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly summoned a blood-red shield. A skull pattern appeared on the shield's surface, blocking the fist imprint, but cracks also appeared on the shield.

"Attack together!" Blood Soul and Blood Shadow attacked simultaneously. Blood Soul waved a blood-red soul banner, and countless vengeful spirits surged forth, wailing and howling. Blood Shadow, on the other hand, vanished, merging into the black mist, and attacked from all directions.

"The Five Elements revolve, merging into one!" Han Mu formed hand seals, and five vortexes of spiritual energy appeared around him, the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth revolving endlessly. The vengeful spirits that crashed into the vortexes were instantly shredded. The blood-shadow dagger that pierced through the black mist was also deflected by the vortexes.

"This person is no ordinary being, form the formation!" Blood Fiend roared. The three stood in a triangle, simultaneously biting their tongues and spitting out their essence blood. The essence blood merged in the air, transforming into a gigantic blood-red demonic face. The demonic face opened its mouth, spewing out raging demonic fire, dark red in color, containing terrifying high temperature and corrosive power.

"Demonic fire scorches the heavens!" the three shouted in unison.

The demonic flames swept in, distorting space wherever they passed. This was the strongest attack of the Three Talents Blood Demon Formation, a strike that even early-stage Void Refinement cultivators would have to temporarily avoid.

A cold glint flashed in Han Mu's eyes. It was time to show his true strength.

"Primordial Thunder Technique, Heavenly Thunder Descends!"

He raised his hands high and chanted an incantation. Suddenly, a crack appeared in the golden net of light in the sky, and countless bolts of lightning converged, transforming into a purple bolt of lightning ten feet thick, which crashed down!

"Boom!"

The lightning and demonic fire collided, unleashing a deafening roar. The demonic fire, restrained by the lightning, retreated steadily. The lightning, undeterred, struck the blood-red demon's face.

"ah--!"

The three demon generals screamed simultaneously as their demonic faces shattered. They suffered a backlash, spitting blood and weakening.

"This...this is the Heavenly Thunder Orthodox Method?" Fear flashed in Blood Fiend's eyes. "What is your relationship with the Heavenly Thunder Sect?"

"Why ask so many questions of a dying man?" Han Mu took a step forward, arriving in front of Xue Sha, and struck down with his palm. The power of the five elements flowed in his palm, transforming into a Five Elements Mountain, suppressing Xue Sha.

"No—!" Xue Sha screamed, struggling desperately, but the Five Elements Mountain was as heavy as ten thousand pounds, pressing him down firmly.

"Big Brother!" Blood Soul and Blood Shadow exclaimed, wanting to come to the rescue.

"You two stay here too." Han Mu flicked his finger, and two streams of chaotic sword energy shot out, piercing the foreheads of the two men. Blood Soul and Blood Shadow stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with resentment, before collapsing to the ground with a thud, their souls and spirits annihilated.

Three moves were all it took to kill three peak Nascent Soul stage Demon Generals!

The Demon King, Jin Zhan, and Xuanjizi, who were watching from afar, were all stunned. They knew Han Mu was strong, but they hadn't expected him to be this powerful. This wasn't just a Nascent Soul cultivator; he was clearly a Void Refinement expert!

Han Mu ignored their shock. He walked to the altar and looked at the dark red Heavenly Demon Seal. The seal was covered with demonic runes, and the demonic power it emitted was terrifying. Even though it was heavily sealed, it could still affect one's mind.

"The Heavenly Demon Seal... This cannot be kept." Han Mu reached out to grab the seal. Just then, a sudden change occurred.

"Buzzing—"

The Heavenly Demon Seal suddenly trembled violently, and the sealing chains on its surface snapped inch by inch. A terrifying demonic power erupted, forcing Han Mu back three steps.

"Hahaha! I'm finally free!" A haughty voice emanated from the seal. The Heavenly Demon Seal shone brightly, transforming into a hundred-zhang-tall demonic shadow. The demonic shadow had two horns on its head, six wings on its back, and was entirely black except for its blood-red eyes.

"A remnant soul of a Heavenly Demon?" Han Mu's eyes narrowed. This Heavenly Demon Seal actually sealed a wisp of the remnant soul of an ancient Heavenly Demon. Although it was only a remnant soul, its aura was already close to the peak of the Void Refinement stage.

"Junior, was it you who released me?" The remnant soul of the Heavenly Demon looked down at Han Mu, his voice like thunder. "Considering your service, I will grant you slavery and spare your life."

"A mere remnant soul dares to be so arrogant?" Han Mu sneered, fully activating the Primordial Longevity Technique. His late-stage Refinement Void cultivation erupted, and the five elements of spiritual energy surged into the sky, forming a massive five-colored dharma image behind him.

The Dharma image, a hundred feet tall, confronted the demonic shadow. One righteous, one evil; one immortal, one demonic; their auras clashed, and the world changed color.

"Late stage of Void Refinement?" A look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Heavenly Demon's remnant soul. "I didn't expect that there would be someone like you in this small world. However, in my peak, I was a true demon. Even if I am only a remnant soul, I am not someone you can contend with."

"Then let's give it a try." Han Mu formed hand seals, and his Dharma image moved accordingly. The power of the five elements circulated, transforming into a huge five-element wheel, which pressed down.

"Demon Devours the World!" The remnant soul of the Heavenly Demon opened its mouth, transforming into a black hole that frantically devoured the power of the five elements.

The two engaged in a fierce battle above the altar, each collision causing the earth to tremble. Those fighting in the distance stopped, watching in astonishment at this earth-shattering battle.

"Lord Han... he really is a Void Refinement expert!" The Demon King murmured to himself, utterly shocked. He had always thought Han Mu was just a Nascent Soul cultivator, but he never expected him to be so deeply hidden.

"After this battle, Hancheng will surely become famous throughout the spirit world," Jin Zhan exclaimed.

In the center of the battlefield, Han Mu and the remnant soul of the Heavenly Demon had exchanged over a hundred blows. Although the remnant soul of the Heavenly Demon was powerful, it was, after all, just a remnant soul, and had only recently escaped its confinement, its strength not yet fully recovered. Han Mu, on the other hand, cultivated the Primordial Longevity Technique, a supreme cultivation method that involved the rotation of the five elements, endlessly regenerating life, and was best suited for prolonged battles.

"The Five Elements unite as one, unifying to suppress demons!"

Han Mu roared, and his Dharma Image spread its five fingers, transforming into five divine mountains, each belonging to one of the five elements, trapping the remnant soul of the Heavenly Demon in the center. The five mountains rotated, forming a five-element cage that continuously refined the demonic energy.

"No—! I am not reconciled!" The remnant soul of the Heavenly Demon struggled frantically, but the Five Elements Cage was unbreakable. His demonic body gradually dissipated, eventually turning into a wisp of black smoke and being completely refined.

The Heavenly Demon Seal, having lost the support of its remnant soul, fell from the sky. Han Mu reached out and caught it, sensing the immense demonic energy within. This seal, though powerful, was too evil to be kept.

"Primordial Thunder Technique, Heavenly Punishment!"

He summoned the thunder from the heavens, striking the Heavenly Demon Seal fiercely. Cracks appeared on the seal, and demonic energy overflowed. After nine consecutive strikes of heavenly lightning, the Heavenly Demon Seal shattered with a deafening roar, turning into a shower of black dust.

A legendary magical artifact was thus destroyed.

Han Mu landed after finishing his cultivation, his breathing slightly disordered, but he was not seriously injured. He looked around and saw that the demons, seeing the three demon generals fall and the Heavenly Demon Seal destroyed, were already in complete disarray and were being chased by the allied forces.

The outcome is decided.

"Lord Han..." The Demon King and the others flew over, their expressions complex. There was awe, gratitude, and a hint of apprehension. Han Mu's displayed strength had surpassed theirs.

"Now that this matter is settled, I, Han, will return to the city first." Han Mu cupped his hands in greeting. "The spoils of war may be distributed as agreed."

After saying that, he led the people of Hancheng away in a streak of light.

In this battle, Han Mu's name will shake the spirit world.