The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The city-building ceremony concluded with the awe-inspiring moment when Han Mu's sword strike stunned the Crimson Flame Ancestor and the presence of the Tianyuan City envoy. Guests departed with mixed emotions, and Han City's reputation spread far and wide within a single day.

Inside the city lord's mansion, Han Mu played with the jade slip sent by Tianyuan City, probing it with his divine sense.

The jade slip contains basic information about the Guanghan Realm: The Guanghan Realm is a fragment of a shattered immortal domain from ancient times, opening once every thousand years for three years at a time. The realm contains countless rare and precious materials, and may even contain fragments of immortal artifacts, but it is also fraught with danger, containing not only powerful ancient demonic beasts but also various restrictive formations.

There are cultivation level restrictions for entering the Guanghan Realm; one must be below the Refinement stage and have a bone age not exceeding three thousand years. Each time it opens, the human race has thirty-six slots, allocated by Tianyuan City to various major powers. This time, Tianyuan City directly granted Hancheng three slots, demonstrating its high regard for Hancheng.

"The Moon Realm..." Han Mu put down the jade slip and fell into deep thought. The system mission required him to obtain at least one fragment of a celestial artifact, which was indeed an opportunity. However, deciding who to send was a problem.

Han Yunge definitely needs to go; her mid-stage Void Refinement cultivation is top-tier in the Guanghan Realm. Han Li should go too; this is an opportunity for him to rapidly improve his strength. There's still one spot missing…

"Grandpa." Han Yunge walked in with a happy expression. "The ceremony was a great success. Now, the surrounding forces are all in awe of us, and three families have already offered to submit to our Hancheng."

"Yes, you can handle these matters." Han Mu nodded. "Yun Ge, you know about what happened in the Guanghan Realm, right?"

"I know." Han Yunge's eyes flashed with anticipation. "Grandpa, I want to go."

"Of course you'll go," Han Mu said with a smile. "However, the Guanghan Realm is fraught with danger. Although you're already at the mid-stage of the Void Refinement Realm, you lack practical combat experience. During this time, you'll train at the Time Acceleration Tower, and I'll prepare some life-saving items for you."

"Thank you, Grandpa!" Han Yunge said excitedly.

"Also, summon Han Li."

Soon, Han Li arrived at the City Lord's Mansion. He had stabilized his cultivation at the early stage of the Void Refinement realm, his aura was restrained, and a sharp glint appeared in his eyes.

"Lord of the City," Han Li bowed.

"Han Li, the Guanghan Realm is about to open. Are you interested?" Han Mu asked bluntly.

Han Li's eyes lit up: "The Guanghan Realm? It's rumored that there are opportunities to become an immortal there, so I naturally want to go."

"Alright, three spots, you can have one," Han Mu said. "However, the Guanghan Realm is fraught with danger. Not only are there human cultivators, but also demons, spirits, and even possibly demons infiltrating. You need to improve your strength as soon as possible."

"Understood," Han Li said solemnly. "I will break through to the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm before the Grand Competition."

Han Mu nodded and tossed Han Li a jade bottle: "Inside are ten 'Refining Void Pills,' which can help you break through quickly. Also, take this 'Green Bamboo Sword,' a high-grade spiritual treasure, suitable for your cultivation technique."

Han Li accepted the jade bottle and flying sword, deeply moved. The Refining Void Pill was priceless, and the top-grade spiritual treasure was even more precious; the city lord had been far too kind to him.

"Thank you for your guidance, City Lord!" Han Li bowed deeply.

"Go ahead and prepare well. We'll depart in three months," Han Mu waved his hand.

After Han Li stepped down, Han Mu pondered the selection of the third spot. Han Feng, Han Yu, and Han Shan had just broken through to the Void Refinement stage, their foundations were unstable, and they were not suitable to go to the Guanghan Realm. The other clansmen at the Nascent Soul stage were not strong enough.

"It seems I'll have to look outside," Han Mu muttered to himself. He thought of someone—Qing Yuanzi. This elder of Tianyuan City seemed quite friendly towards him; perhaps he could ask him if he knew of any suitable candidates.

Just then, a voice came from outside: "City Lord, Elder Qing Yuanzi of Tianyuan City has returned, saying he has important matters to discuss."

"Oh? Please let him in." Han Mu raised an eyebrow.

Qing Yuanzi came to the city lord's mansion again, this time alone.

"What brings Fellow Daoist Qingyuan back?" Han Mu asked with a smile.

Qing Yuanzi's expression was grave: "City Lord Han, something has happened. The news about the Guanghan Realm's quota has been leaked, and now all the major powers are eyeing these three quotas. Three powers have already joined forces to put pressure on Tianyuan City, demanding a redistribution of the quotas."

"Which three forces?" Han Mu asked, his expression unchanged.

"The Crimson Flame Sect, the Profound Yin Sect, and the Heavenly Wind Valley," Qing Yuanzi said. "Those are the three who provoked us at the ceremony today. Behind them is the 'Heavenly Fire Venerable,' a powerful cultivator in the mid-stage of the Integration Realm. The Heavenly Fire Venerable declared that Hancheng doesn't deserve three spots; either give up two, or..."

"What do you want?" Han Mu said calmly.

"Or, Venerable Tianhuo will personally come to Han City to 'learn from him'," Qing Yuanzi said in a deep voice. "City Lord Han, Venerable Tianhuo is quite famous among humans and is extremely powerful. He has even killed demons of the same level. Although you are not afraid, it is better to avoid trouble. Why not give up two spots? You can keep one, which would be a way to give Venerable Tianhuo face."

Han Mu smiled: "Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, are you here as a persuader?"

"I wouldn't dare," Qing Yuanzi shook his head. "I was merely relaying a message. However, if the City Lord is unwilling to compromise, Tianyuan City will not stand idly by. The City Lord is a meritorious official of the human race, and Tianyuan City will stand on his side."

These were well-spoken words, but Han Mu understood the underlying meaning: Tianyuan City would support him, but it wouldn't go to war with Venerable Tianhuo for his sake. Ultimately, it all came down to strength.

"Thank you for informing me, Fellow Daoist Qingyuan," Han Mu said. "However, the quota was given by Tianyuan City, so it belongs to Han City. Whoever wants it can come and take it themselves."

Qing Yuanzi gave Han Mu a deep look: "Is the city lord confident?"

"You'll know once you try," Han Mu said with a smile.

"Alright, then I'll take my leave." Qing Yuanzi cupped his hands in greeting. "By the way, if the City Lord needs any help, you can check out the 'Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.' There are some rogue cultivators there; perhaps you can find someone the City Lord needs."

"Tianji Pavilion?" Han Mu noted down the name.

After seeing Qing Yuanzi off, Han Mu summoned Han Yunge: "Yunge, go to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion and see if there are any suitable rogue cultivators in the Void Refinement stage who are willing to join Han City and participate in the Guanghan Realm."

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

Han Mu returned to his quiet room, took out the jade slip given to him by Tianyuan City, and continued to study the information about the Guanghan Realm. Within the Guanghan Realm lies a place called "Cold Moon Palace," said to be the ruins of an ancient immortal palace, possibly containing fragments of immortal artifacts. However, the Cold Moon Palace is protected by powerful restrictions, and only cultivators practicing cold-attribute techniques can enter.

"Cold attribute..." Han Mu thought of Han Ling'er. That girl has an ice spirit root, so cultivating cold attribute techniques would make her a suitable candidate. It's a pity that Han Ling'er is still in the human realm and can't come to the spirit realm for the time being.

"It seems we can only look among the rogue cultivators," Han Mu muttered to himself.

Three days later, Han Yunge brought back news: the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion did indeed have a rogue cultivator in the early stage of the Void Refinement realm named "Fairy Ice Moon," who cultivated the ancient technique "Cold Moon True Scripture" and possessed considerable strength. However, she stipulated that Han Cheng must help her eliminate an enemy before she would join.

"What enemy?" Han Mu asked.

"He is the sect leader of the 'Blood Blade Sect,' the Blood Blade Ancestor, with a cultivation level of late-stage Void Refinement," Han Yunge said. "Fairy Bingyue said that as long as Han Cheng can kill the Blood Blade Ancestor, she will be loyal to Han Cheng for life and will never betray him."

"The Blood Blade Ancestor..." Han Mu pondered. He had heard of this Blood Blade Ancestor. He was a ruthless character who specialized in killing and robbing. He had a terrible reputation among humans, but his strength was indeed formidable. He was in the late stage of the Void Refinement realm and had once escaped from a Nascent Soul stage cultivator.

"Grandpa, should we agree?" Han Yunge asked.

"I agree," Han Mu said calmly. "He's just a late-stage Void Refinement cultivator; I'll kill him. Go tell Fairy Bingyue that in three days, Blood Blade Ancestor's head will be delivered to her."

"Yes!" Han Yunge's eyes lit up. Her grandfather said that killing a late-stage Void Refinement cultivator was as easy as killing a chicken, and this domineering attitude impressed her.

After Han Yunge left, Han Mu's figure flickered and disappeared from the quiet room.

The Blood Blade Sect is located in a valley 30,000 miles northeast of Hancheng. The air here is thick with the stench of blood, and the wails of vengeful spirits make it clearly a cursed place. The Blood Blade Ancestor was cultivating in his cave when he suddenly sensed something and opened his eyes.

"Who?" Blood Blade Ancestor shouted fiercely.

"The one who will take your life." A calm voice rang out, and Han Mu's figure appeared in the cave.

"You are... the City Lord of Hancheng?" Blood Blade Ancestor's pupils shrank. Although he had never met Han Mu, he had heard that Han Mu had destroyed the Crimson Flame Ancestor's natal magic weapon with a single sword strike, and knew that Han Mu was a ruthless character.

"Since you know that, then kill yourself. I'll give you a quick death," Han Mu said calmly.

"Arrogant!" Blood Blade Ancestor roared in fury. "I admit you have some skill, but you're not qualified to kill me!"

Before he could finish speaking, the Blood Blade Ancestor had already summoned his blood-red longsword and unleashed a single strike. This strike contained all his cultivation, and the blade light transformed into a blood-red river, threatening to engulf Han Mu.

"A trivial skill." Han Mu pointed with his hand.

"Certainly."

The laws of time activated, and the crimson river instantly froze. Blood Blade Ancestor's expression changed drastically; he tried to retreat, but found himself unable to move.

"The laws of time? You... who exactly are you?" Blood Blade Ancestor asked in terror.

"Why ask so many questions of a dying man?" Han Mu pointed again, and a beam of Five Elements Divine Light shot out, piercing through the brow of the Blood Blade Ancestor.

Even the Blood Blade Ancestor, a late-stage Void Refinement cultivator, couldn't withstand a single move from Han Mu.

Han Mu put away the Blood Saber Ancestor's storage ring, carrying the severed head, and left the Blood Saber Sect. From arrival to departure, it had only been the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Back in Hancheng, Han Mu tossed the severed head to Han Yunge: "Take this and give it to Fairy Bingyue."

Han Yunge held the severed head, her heart filled with shock. She knew her grandfather was strong, but she hadn't expected him to be this strong. A late-stage Void Refinement cultivator, killing without hesitation, like slaughtering chickens or dogs.

"Grandpa, what exactly is your cultivation level?" Han Yunge couldn't help but ask.

Han Mu glanced at her and smiled, "You'll know when the time is right. Go and bring back Fairy Ice Moon."

"Yes." Han Yunge suppressed her doubts and left with the severed head.

Three days later, Fairy Bingyue arrived in Hancheng. She was a cold and beautiful woman dressed in white, with an icy demeanor, but her eyes were filled with awe when she looked at Han Mu.

"Ice Moon greets the City Lord." Fairy Ice Moon knelt on one knee. "Thank you, City Lord, for avenging Ice Moon. From this day forward, Ice Moon is willing to serve Han City with all her heart, even at the cost of fire and water."

"Get up." Han Mu sized her up. "Early stage of Void Refinement, cultivating the 'Cold Moon True Scripture'—you're quite a promising talent. There's a Cold Moon Palace in the Guanghan Realm, which requires cultivators who practice cold-attribute techniques to enter. Would you like to go?"

"Ice Moon is willing!" Ice Moon Fairy's eyes flashed with excitement. Cold Moon Palace was the source of her cultivation technique, a place she had always dreamed of visiting.

"Alright, then you stay in Hancheng and prepare well. The Guanghan Realm is about to open, and you need to improve your strength as soon as possible," Han Mu said.

"yes!"

After the Ice Moon Fairy withdrew, Han Mu looked into the distance, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

The three spots have been decided: Han Yunge, Han Li, and Fairy Bingyue. This combination, with one at the mid-stage of the Void Refinement realm and two at the early stage, should be enough to protect themselves in the Guanghan Realm. However, just to be on the safe side, he still needs to prepare some trump cards for them.

"System, exchange for three 'Great Teleportation Talismans'." Han Mu thought to himself. The Great Teleportation Talisman can teleport thousands of miles in an instant, making it a powerful tool for escaping.

[To exchange for three Great Teleportation Talismans, 3000 Contribution Points are required. Exchange now?]

"exchange."

[Exchange successful. Remaining contribution points: 2000]

Han Mu put away the Great Teleportation Talisman and then refined some life-saving pills and talismans. Only after doing all this did he breathe a sigh of relief.

"Next, we just need to wait for the Moon Realm to open."

Just then, Han Mu's heart stirred, and he sensed a familiar aura appearing outside Han City.

"Han Li is back? No, that aura... is it him?"

Han Mu flashed and appeared on the city wall. Outside the city, a young man in a green robe was looking up – it was Han Li. But beside Han Li was a girl in black, with stunningly beautiful features and a cold, aloof demeanor – she was none other than…

"Silver Moon?" Han Mu raised an eyebrow.

Han Li brought Yin Yue to Han City, which means the plot has progressed to the point where Han Li and Yin Yue meet. It seems the journey to the Guanghan Realm is going to be even more interesting.