The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The news of the fall of Venerable Tianhuo spread like wildfire throughout the human realm.

The news that a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was killed by a city lord at the mid-stage Void Refinement realm with a single fan was so shocking that many people couldn't believe it. However, after Tianyuan City officially acknowledged and declared Hancheng the eighth largest power of the human race, all doubts disappeared.

Hancheng's status rose overnight to the point where he was on par with powerful figures such as Tianyuan Saint Emperor and Ao Xiao Ancestor.

Over the next month, cultivators flocked to Hancheng seeking refuge. Among them were many rogue cultivators at the Nascent Soul and Void Refinement stages, and even an old monster at the early Integration stage, "Elder Xuanji," came to visit, expressing his willingness to serve as a guest elder of Hancheng.

Han Mu accepted all comers without hesitation, as long as they passed the screening. In just one month, Han City had twelve cultivators at the Void Refinement stage and more than fifty at the Nascent Soul stage, their strength skyrocketing.

"System, check the mission progress." Han Mu communicated with the system in the quiet room.

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

[Task Progress: Nascent Soul cultivators 3/3 (Han Mu, Elder Xuanji, and the newly joined 'Iron Bone Master'), Void Refinement cultivators 12/10 (exceeded target)]

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

[Family Power: Hancheng (Eighth Major Human Power)]

[Contribution Points: 12000 (obtained through expansion of influence, slaying Venerable Heavenly Fire, etc.)]

[Special Buildings: Time Acceleration Tower (3x speedup), Five Elements Demon Suppression Array (Activated), Enlightenment Stele (Newly Unlocked)]

"We've exceeded expectations." Han Mu nodded in satisfaction. Slaying Venerable Heavenly Fire not only deterred the villains but also brought numerous benefits. Now, with three Nascent Soul cultivators and twelve Void Refinement cultivators at its helm, Han City's strength is comparable to that of established major powers.

"However, that's not enough." Han Mu's gaze was profound. He knew that the Spirit Realm was a complex place, and the human race was just one of many races. Above them were powerful races such as the demon race, the spirit race, and the demon race. Although Han Cheng was strong now, he was not yet among the top in the entire Spirit Realm.

"Once I return from the Guanghan Realm, I can consider advancing to the Mahayana stage," Han Mu muttered to himself. His true cultivation level was already at the peak of the early stage of the Integration Realm, just one step away from the Mahayana stage. The system rewards after completing the Guanghan Realm mission should allow him to break through.

"Grandpa." Han Yunge's voice rang out from outside the quiet room.

"Come in."

Han Yunge pushed open the door and entered, her expression somewhat solemn: "Grandpa, news has come from Tianyuan City that the Guanghan Realm will open in three days. Here are the token and map for entry."

She handed over three silver tokens and a jade slip.

Han Mu took the token and examined it. The token was about the size of a palm, with the words "Guanghan" engraved on the front and complex spatial runes on the back. These three tokens corresponded to three slots, and only those who held the tokens could enter the Guanghan Realm.

"Are Fairy Bingyue and Han Li ready?" Han Mu asked.

"Everything is ready," Han Yunge said. "Fairy Bingyue has already achieved minor success in cultivating the third level of the 'Cold Moon True Scripture' in the Time Acceleration Tower. Han Li has also stabilized his mid-stage Void Refinement cultivation, greatly increasing his combat power."

"Very good." Han Mu nodded. "Take this 'Heavenly Secret Talisman' with you. It can withstand a full-force attack from an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator in a critical moment."

He took out a golden talisman from his storage ring and handed it to Han Yunge. This was a life-saving talisman he had redeemed with contribution points in the system shop, worth five thousand contribution points.

"Thank you, Grandpa." Han Yunge accepted the gift with care.

"And this too." Han Mu took out two more jade talismans. "These are 'Unity Talismans.' Each of you three should keep one. After entering the Guanghan Realm, you may be randomly teleported to different places. With these talismans, you can sense each other's location and reunite as soon as possible."

"Grandpa is very thoughtful." Han Yunge accepted the jade talisman.

"There are three places you must visit in the Guanghan Realm," Han Mu said solemnly. "The first is the 'Cold Moon Palace,' where the Ice Moon Fairy's opportunity lies. Inside, you'll find the follow-up cultivation method of the 'Cold Moon True Scripture' and a fragment of an ice-attribute immortal artifact. The second is 'Medicine King Valley,' where there are a large number of ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herbs. Han Li needs these herbs to refine pills. The third is 'Sword Tomb,' where you'll find the 'Azure Frost Sword,' a high-grade spiritual treasure suitable for your use."

Han Yunge carefully took notes: "Grandpa, you know so much about the Guanghan Realm?"

Han Mu smiled and said, "I have my own sources. Remember, the Guanghan Realm will only be open for three years. You will be automatically teleported out after three years. You must improve your strength and seize opportunities within these three years. If you encounter danger, survival comes first, opportunities second."

"Yes, Yun Ge understands."

"Go and call Han Li and Bing Yue here. I have something to tell you."

Soon, Han Li and Fairy Bingyue arrived at the quiet room.

Han Li's aura was restrained, and a divine light flickered in his eyes, clearly indicating that he had completely stabilized his mid-stage Void Refinement cultivation. Ice Moon Fairy, on the other hand, possessed an even colder demeanor, surrounded by a faint mist of cold air; cultivating the "Cold Moon True Scripture" had greatly enhanced her strength.

"Greetings, City Lord." The two bowed.

"No need for formalities." Han Mu looked at the two of them. "The Moon Realm will open in three days. Are you ready?"

"Ready," Han Li said in a deep voice. A look of anticipation flashed in his eyes; the Guanghan Realm was key to his rapid improvement in strength.

"Ice Moon can depart at any time," said Ice Moon Fairy in a cool voice.

"Alright." Han Mu nodded. "For this trip to the Guanghan Realm, Yun Ge will lead the way, Han Li will assist her, and Bing Yue, you are familiar with the situation of the Hanyue Palace, so you will be responsible for leading the way. The three of you must support each other and must not fight amongst yourselves."

"Yes," the three replied in unison.

Han Mu then took out two more Heavenly Secret Talismans and gave one to Han Li and the Ice Moon Fairy: "These are life-saving talismans, capable of blocking an attack from an early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. There are also Great Teleportation Talismans, three for each of you. Use them immediately if you encounter unavoidable danger."

"Thank you, City Lord!" Han Li and Fairy Bingyue accepted the talismans, deeply moved. Each of these talismans was priceless, yet the City Lord had given them away so casually; this kindness was immense.

"Also, Han Li, this is for you." Han Mu took out another jade slip. "This is the follow-up technique of the Azure Origin Sword Manual, which can be cultivated up to the Integration Stage. If you have free time in the Guanghan Realm, you can study it."

Han Li's body trembled. The Azure Origin Sword Manual was his main cultivation technique, but he only knew the part up to the Void Refinement stage. He had searched for the subsequent techniques for many years without success, but he never expected that the city lord would have it.

"I will never forget the great kindness of the City Lord!" Han Li bowed solemnly. With the subsequent cultivation techniques, his chances of breaking through to the Integration Stage were much greater.

"No need for that." Han Mu waved his hand. "You are all pillars of Hancheng, and it is only right that I nurture you. Remember, there are many opportunities in the Guanghan Realm, but also many dangers. You must be careful not only of the native monsters and restrictions, but also of other cultivators. Especially the demon race and the demon clan, they will also enter the Guanghan Realm."

"City Lord, I heard that the demon race is led by the son of the Golden Flood Dragon King, and the demon race is led by the Holy Son of the Blood Heaven Continent. Both of them are at the peak of the Void Refinement stage," Han Yunge said worriedly.

"It's alright," Han Mu said calmly. "Among those of the same level, you are no weaker than anyone else. If you really encounter danger, what I've given you is enough to save your lives. Moreover..."

He paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "It's not like I'm completely unable to get in."

The three were taken aback. The Guanghan Realm had restrictions; only those below the Void Refinement stage and with a bone age not exceeding three thousand years could enter. How could the city lord possibly get in?

Han Mu didn't explain, but just smiled mysteriously: "You'll find out when the time comes. Go, prepare well, we'll depart in three days."

The three of them left, filled with doubt.

After they left, Han Mu took out the jade slip given to him by Tianyuan City and examined it carefully. In addition to information about the Guanghan Realm, the jade slip contained a hidden record: at the core of the Guanghan Realm is a "Boundary-Suppressing Stele," and controlling the Boundary-Suppressing Stele means partially controlling the Guanghan Realm.

"System, if I can refine the boundary marker, can I turn the Guanghan Realm into the Han family's backyard?" Han Mu asked in his heart.

[Theoretically, it's possible. However, the Boundary-Suppressing Monument is a damaged immortal artifact, extremely difficult to refine, requiring at least the Great Ascension stage cultivation. Furthermore, the Guanghan Realm is a public secret realm; if the host were to monopolize it, it would trigger an attack from all races of the Spirit Realm.]

"The Great Ascension stage..." Han Mu pondered. He was currently in the early stage of the Integration Realm, two minor realms away from the Great Ascension stage. However, once he completed the Guanghan Realm mission, the system rewards should allow him to break through to the middle or even late stage of the Integration Realm.

"Besides, who said I'm going to openly monopolize it?" Han Mu's lips curled into a smile. "I'll control it secretly, develop it covertly, and by the time they find out, I'll already have the whole situation under control."

This was his true plan. On the surface, he sent Han Yunge and the other two in to seize the opportunity, but secretly, he also wanted to go in, refine the boundary marker, and take control of the Guanghan Realm.

As for how to get in? It's simple, use a clone.

With a thought, Han Mu saw a clone that looked exactly like him, but whose aura was only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm. This clone was created by him using the "Five Elements Clone Technique" recorded in the "Primordial Longevity Manual". It possessed 30% of his strength, but its bone age was that of a newborn, only "several hundred years old", which fully met the conditions for entering the Guanghan Realm.

"Go, go to the Guanghan Realm, and bring back the boundary marker," Han Mu said to his clone.

The clone nodded, then vanished in a streak of light. He would disguise himself as a rogue cultivator, blend into the crowd to enter the Guanghan Realm, and then secretly head towards the core area.

After completing these steps, Han Mu communicated with the system again: "Exchange for a 'Void Escape Talisman'."

[Exchange for the Void Escape Talisman requires 8000 contribution points. Exchange now?]

"exchange."

[Exchange successful. Remaining contribution points: 4000]

The Void Escape Talisman allows one to travel through the void, ignoring most restrictions, making it an excellent treasure for survival and escape. Han Mu prepared this talisman for his clone so that, in case of danger, the clone could escape unscathed.

"Everything is ready, we're just waiting for the Guanghan Realm to open." Han Mu looked out the window, his eyes flashing with anticipation.

The Moon Realm will mark the beginning of the Han family's true rise in the Spirit Realm.