The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The three days passed in the blink of an eye.

In the main hall of the city lord's mansion in Hancheng, all the cultivators of the Han family above the Nascent Soul stage gathered, totaling more than thirty people. Among them, twenty-eight were at the Nascent Soul stage, four at the Deity Transformation stage, and only Han Mu at the Void Refinement stage.

These thirty-odd people represent the core strength of the Han family. Some stood, some sat, but all their gazes were fixed on Han Mu, who sat in the main seat, their eyes filled with awe and anticipation.

Han Mu surveyed the crowd and slowly began to speak: "I have gathered you all here today to announce an important matter. In three years, the Guanghan Realm will reopen. This reopening will be extraordinary, as the 'Cold Moon Immortal Abode' will appear, containing opportunities to become an immortal."

"The Moon Realm?"

"The Immortal Abode of the Cold Moon?"

A murmur rippled through the hall. The Guanghan Realm was a renowned secret realm in the Spirit Realm, opening once every thousand years and offering great opportunities each time. But the Cold Moon Immortal Abode was something they had never heard of before.

Han Mu raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and continued, "I have reached an agreement with Senior Qing Yuanzi. The Han family will send a team into the Guanghan Realm to explore the Cold Moon Immortal Abode. However, there are limited spots, and only ten people can enter. The reason I have gathered you all here today is to select these ten people."

"Ten people?" The crowd exchanged bewildered glances. The Han family had over thirty cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage or above, but there were only ten spots available, making the competition fierce.

"The selection rules are simple," Han Mu said. "Three days from now, there will be a ring battle in the martial arts arena. The top ten will qualify to enter the Guanghan Realm. However, there are a few points to explain in advance."

"First, the Guanghan Realm is fraught with danger; those below the Nascent Soul stage face a near-certain death if they attempt to enter. Therefore, this selection is limited to those at the Nascent Soul stage and above."

"Secondly, demons have infiltrated the Guanghan Realm, and they may also enter the Hanyue Immortal Mansion. Therefore, this trip into the Guanghan Realm is not only about treasure hunting, but also about confronting the demons; you are on your own risk."

"Third, those who obtain a spot will be granted cultivation resources by me to help them improve their strength as much as possible within three years. In addition, I will also teach you a combined attack formation to enhance your survival ability in the Guanghan Realm."

"Now, anyone who wants to withdraw may leave. Those who remain will find their place in the training grounds in three days."

After Han Mu finished speaking, he looked at everyone. The hall was silent; no one left. Those who could cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage or higher were all people of unwavering will; how could they possibly back down in the face of opportunity?

"Alright, since no one is withdrawing, let's disperse. See you at the training ground in three days." Han Mu nodded.

The group bowed and took their leave, each returning to prepare. They knew they needed to be in peak condition over the next three days to stand out in the arena battle.

After everyone had left, Han Mu kept Han Li, Han Yunge, Doctor Mo, and Han Ling'er behind.

"Grandpa, did you ask us to stay because you have something important to tell us?" Han Yunge asked.

Han Mu looked at Han Li: "Han Li, how long have you been stuck at the late Nascent Soul stage?"

Han Li respectfully replied, "Reporting to the City Lord, it has been a hundred years. The transition from Nascent Soul to Void Refinement is a qualitative change, and I, being of dull talent, have been unable to break through."

"It's not a matter of aptitude, it's a lack of cultivation techniques and resources," Han Mu said. "The cultivation technique you're practicing can only take you up to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage at most. Without a higher-level cultivation technique, you'll never have a chance to reach the Void Refinement stage."

Han Li's face paled. How could he not know? It's just that high-level cultivation techniques are rare. Although he had a fortuitous encounter, it was not easy for him to obtain a cultivation technique that could be cultivated to the Void Refinement stage.

"However, you're quite lucky." Han Mu took out a jade slip. "This contains the first six levels of the Azure Origin Sword Technique, which can be cultivated to the peak of the Void Refinement stage. In addition, there are also the cultivation insights of Senior Azure Origin Child. If you switch to cultivating this technique, you have an 80% chance of breaking through to the Void Refinement stage within three years."

"The Azure Origin Sword Manual?" Han Li exclaimed in surprise. This was Qing Yuanzi's signature technique, one of the top sword techniques in the Spirit Realm. The city lord had actually obtained this manual and was even willing to teach it to him?

"Lord of the City, this...this is too precious." Han Li's voice trembled with excitement.

"Take this." Han Mu handed the jade slip to Han Li. "You are the Grand Elder of Han City. If you can break through to the Void Refinement stage, it will be a good thing for Han City. In addition, Yun Ge will refine a Void Refinement Pill for you to help you break through. Three years later, I hope that you can lead a team into the Guanghan Realm with your Void Refinement cultivation."

"Lead the team?" Han Li was taken aback.

"Not bad." Han Mu nodded. "The journey to the Guanghan Realm requires a leader. Your strength and temperament are more than enough for this task. However, the prerequisite is that you must break through to the Void Refinement stage. Otherwise, you will be unable to protect yourself in the face of the dangers in the Guanghan Realm, let alone lead a team."

Han Li took a deep breath and solemnly accepted the jade slip: "This subordinate will certainly live up to the city lord's expectations and break through to the Void Refinement stage within three years!"

"Very good." Han Mu nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Han Yunge, "Yunge, the refining of the Void Refining Pill is now in your hands. Whatever materials you need, just go to the storeroom and get them. If the storeroom doesn't have them, make a list and I will personally go to the capital to purchase them."

"Grandpa, don't worry, Yun Ge will definitely be able to refine the Void Refining Pill," Han Yun Ge said confidently. She has an extremely high talent in alchemy and is now a fourth-level alchemist. Although refining a fifth-level Void Refining Pill is difficult, it is not impossible.

"Elder Mo, you've been stuck at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage for some time now. This is a 'Heavenly Origin Pill,' which can help you break through your bottleneck and advance to the Void Refinement stage. You've worked hard for the Han family for many years; this is what you deserve." Han Mu took out another pill and handed it to Doctor Mo.

Doctor Mo's hands trembled as he accepted the pill, tears welling in his old eyes: "City Lord, what merit do I possess to deserve this..."

"Elder Mo, there's no need to refuse. I've seen everything you've done for the Han family," Han Mu said. "The Han family's success today is largely due to your contributions. After breaking through to the Void Refinement stage, you'll become the Han family's second Void Refinement cultivator. At that time, we'll need your guidance and mentorship of the younger generation."

"I will do my utmost!" Doctor Mo bowed deeply.

"Ling'er, your Ice Spirit Root is a mutated spiritual root, which allows for extremely fast cultivation, but you will encounter a bottleneck when breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. This is an 'Ice Soul Pill' that can help you solidify your foundation and prepare for your future breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage." Han Mu looked at Han Ling'er one last time and handed her an ice-blue pill.

"Thank you, Ancestor!" Han Ling'er happily accepted the pill. She was already in the late Nascent Soul stage, not far from the Divine Transformation stage, and with the help of this pill, her chances of breaking through were even greater.

"Alright, all of you go and get ready. Three years is neither a long nor a short time, so be sure to make the most of it." Han Mu waved his hand.

The four took their leave and went to prepare. Han Li went into seclusion to study the "Azure Origin Sword Manual," Han Yunge began researching the formula for the Refining Void Pill, Doctor Mo prepared to take the Heavenly Origin Pill to break through, and Han Ling'er went back to refine the Ice Soul Pill.

Watching the four figures depart, Han Mu smiled slightly. These four were the future pillars of the Han family. If Han Li broke through to the Void Refinement stage, along with Doctor Mo, the Han family would have three Void Refinement cultivators. As for himself, he appeared to be at the mid-stage of Void Refinement, but in reality, he was at the early stage of Body Integration, enough to uphold the Han family's reputation.

"System, check the current status." Han Mu thought to himself.

[Host: Han Mu]

[Cultivation Level: Early Stage of True Integration / Mid Stage of Superficial Refinement]

[Identity: Demon Suppressor King (Human King)]

[Faction: Han City (Royal City)]

[Current Task: Establish Royal City Power (In Progress)]

[Mission Requirements: Within three years, develop Hancheng into the eighth largest power of the human race, possessing at least three Nascent Soul cultivators and ten Void Refinement cultivators.]

[Mission Progress: Nascent Soul cultivator 1/3, Void Refinement cultivator 1/10 (Note: Han Li and Doctor Mo are about to break through, expected to be completed within three years)]

[Task Rewards: 100000 Contribution Points, 1x Special Building "Time Acceleration Tower", Upgraded Clan Talent "Bloodline Awakening"]

Side Quest: A Journey to the Moon Realm (In Progress)

[Mission Requirements: Enter the Guanghan Realm three years later, explore the Cold Moon Immortal Abode, and obtain the Moon Essence Dao Seed]

[Task Progress: Preparation Stage]

[New items obtained: First six levels of "Qingyuan Sword Manual", Qingyuanzi's cultivation experience, Tianyuan Pill x1, Bingpo Pill x1]

[Contribution Points: 75000]

"We still need seven more Void Refinement cultivators..." Han Mu pondered. The Han family currently has twenty-eight Nascent Soul cultivators, including five in the late Nascent Soul stage, ten in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, and thirteen in the early Nascent Soul stage. Cultivating seven Void Refinement cultivators from among these individuals within three years will be no easy task.

However, he possesses a time acceleration tower. If properly set up, three years inside the tower might only amount to a few months outside. With sufficient resources, cultivating seven Void Refinement cultivators is not impossible.

"First, set up an interdimensional teleportation array, then go to the imperial city to purchase a batch of resources." Han Mu had a plan.

Over the next three days, Han Mu personally set up an interdimensional teleportation array in the center of Han City. This array involved the laws of space and was quite complex to set up, but Han Mu had extremely high attainments in array formations and also had a complete array diagram bestowed by the Holy Emperor, so he completed the setup in just two days.

The moment the teleportation array took shape, a silver beam shot into the sky, resonating with the teleportation array in the distant imperial city. This meant that the teleportation channel between Han City and the imperial city had been established.

"It's a success!" Han Li, Han Yunge, and the others gathered around the teleportation array, their faces beaming with joy. With the interdimensional teleportation array, the connection between Han City and the Imperial City would be even closer, and the flow of resources would be much more convenient.

"Han Li, go to the capital and purchase these materials." Han Mu handed Han Li a list. "These are the materials needed to set up the Time Acceleration Tower. Make sure to gather them within six months."

"A time acceleration tower?" Han Li's eyes lit up. He had heard of time-accelerating treasures back in the human realm, but had never seen one. He never expected the city lord to build such a heaven-defying structure.

"Indeed, the Time Acceleration Tower. One year inside the tower is equivalent to only one month outside," Han Mu said. "With this tower, three years is equivalent to thirty-six years inside. That's enough time for my Han family disciples to break through to the Void Refinement stage."

"Understood, I'll get on it right away!" Han Li solemnly accepted the list, stepped into the teleportation array, and disappeared.

Han Mu then said to Han Yunge, "Yunge, go to the storeroom and compile a list of all the pills, spirit stones, and rare treasures that will help you break through. Once Han Li returns from purchasing them, we will begin selecting disciples to enter the Time Acceleration Tower for cultivation."

"Yes, Grandpa." Han Yunge accepted the order and left.

After arranging these things, Han Mu returned to his quiet room and began to study the "Azure Origin Sword Manual." Although he did not cultivate the sword path, this manual was a top-tier sword manual in the spirit realm, and the profound principles of swordsmanship contained within it could also be of reference value for his cultivation of the "Primordial Longevity Manual."

Moreover, he intends to simplify the "Azure Origin Sword Manual" and create a sword manual suitable for the Han family's disciples to cultivate. The Han family relies on him as its foundation, but to go far, it must have its own system of inheritance. The "Azure Origin Sword Manual" is a good reference.

Time flies, and three days have passed.

On the martial arts arena, more than thirty Nascent Soul cultivators and above from the Han family gathered, preparing for a duel. Han Mu personally oversaw the proceedings, while Han Li, Han Yunge, Doctor Mo, Han Ling'er, and others watched from the sidelines.

"The rules of the arena battle are simple: opponents will be determined by drawing lots, the winners will advance, and the losers will be eliminated. The top ten will be selected to gain entry into the Guanghan Realm," Han Mu announced the rules. "Now, let's begin the draw."

More than 30 people drew lots in turn, and their opponents were quickly determined.

The first match was between a mid-Nascent Soul cultivator and a late-Nascent Soul cultivator. The result was unsurprising; the late-Nascent Soul cultivator won easily.

The second round, the third round... the competitions continued, bringing joy to some and sorrow to others.

Han Mu watched quietly, but in his heart he was making calculations. Among these thirty-odd people, several had good potential and were worth focusing on cultivating. For example, there was that Nascent Soul mid-stage cultivator named "Han Feng," whose cultivation level was not high, but whose combat awareness was extremely strong, having defeated a Nascent Soul late-stage cultivator despite being of a higher level. There was also that woman named "Han Yu," who possessed a rare lightning spiritual root and had formidable attack power, and was expected to break through to the Divine Transformation realm within three years.

"It seems my Han family is full of talented people," Han Mu thought with satisfaction. The Han family has grown from a small Foundation Establishment family in the human realm to the royal city of the spirit realm. Although the family members are not many, they are all elites.

Finally, it was time for the last match. This was a duel between two Nascent Soul Peak cultivators, and the winner would secure the last spot in the top ten.

Both were sword cultivators, their swords flashing, their battle fierce and evenly matched. In the end, the cultivator in blue robes narrowly won by half a move, securing the final spot.

"The top ten have been determined. Come forward," Han Mu said.

Ten men stepped forward and knelt on one knee: "Greetings, City Lord!"

Han Mu looked at the ten people. Among them, three were in the late Nascent Soul stage, six were in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, and one was in the peak Nascent Soul stage. Their strength wasn't particularly high, but their potential was quite good.

"From this day forward, the ten of you will enter the Time Acceleration Tower for cultivation. One year inside the tower is equivalent to one month outside. Three years inside the tower will equal thirty-six years inside. I hope that in thirty-six years, at least half of you will have broken through to the Void Refinement stage," Han Mu said.

"We obey the city lord's command!" the ten people said in unison, their eyes filled with excitement. The Time Acceleration Tower—such a heaven-defying opportunity was something they had never dared to dream of before.

"Go ahead and cultivate diligently. Resources are plentiful, but whether you can break through depends on your own destiny." Han Mu waved his hand.

The ten people withdrew and, led by Han Yunge, headed towards the Time Acceleration Tower.

Han Mu looked at the remaining twenty-odd people and said, "Although you were not selected, you don't need to be discouraged. The Han family will not mistreat anyone. From today onwards, all cultivators above the Nascent Soul stage will have their monthly stipends doubled. In addition, I will open the third floor of the Scripture Pavilion, where you can freely browse all the cultivation techniques and scriptures."

"Thank you, City Lord!" the crowd bowed in unison, their faces beaming with joy. Doubled monthly salary and free access to cultivation techniques—such treatment was unthinkable in other factions.

"Disperse, all of you, and focus on your cultivation. The future of the Han family is in your hands," Han Mu said.

As the crowd dispersed, only Han Mu remained on the training ground. He gazed at the sky, a profound light flashing in his eyes.

"The Moonlit Realm, the Cold Moon Immortal Abode, the Chaos Dao Seed... Three years from now, let me see what secrets this greatest secret realm of the Spirit Realm holds."