The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Han Mu stepped out of the Ascension Pool, feeling the rich spiritual energy of the Immortal Realm, and felt completely refreshed. While the spiritual energy in the Spirit Realm was already abundant, this immortal spiritual energy was even purer; a single breath was equivalent to several days of arduous cultivation in the Spirit Realm.

"As expected of the Immortal Realm," Han Mu thought to himself, then checked his own condition.

"System, view the current panel."

[Host: Han Mu]

[True Cultivation Level: Peak True Immortal (Appearance: Peak Mahayana)]

[Cultivation Techniques: Primordial Longevity Technique (Tenth Level), Heaven-Gathering Divine Technique (Perfected), Fragment of the Law of Time (Initial Comprehension)]

[Magic Items: Boundary Suppressor (Incomplete Immortal Artifact, Refinement Level 50%), Qiankun Fan (Upgraded to Low-Grade Immortal Artifact)]

[Clan Level: 9]

[Family members: 623 core bloodline members, 238,000 subordinate cultivators (Spirit Realm)]

【Area of ​​Influence: The entire territory of Korea (Spirit Realm)】

Main Quest: Foundation of the Immortal Realm

[Mission Requirements: Establish the Han family's foundation in the Immortal Realm and obtain a sacred land as the family's residence.]

[Quest Rewards: Immortal Realm Map, Basic Immortal Technique Inheritance, Immortal Spirit Initiation (Mid-True Immortal)]

Side Quest: Collect Celestial Energy

[Task Requirements: Collect countless strands of celestial energy to construct the "Celestial Reincarnation Pool (Celestial Realm Version)"]

Current progress: 0/10000

"The peak of True Immortal... in the Immortal Realm, that should only be the lowest level," Han Mu pondered to himself. According to his memories from his previous life, cultivation levels in the Immortal Realm were divided into True Immortal, Golden Immortal, Taiyi Jade Immortal, Daluo Golden Immortal, and Dao Ancestor realms. True Immortal was merely the beginning; countless powerful beings lay above him.

"However, with the Heaven-Concealing Divine Technique, I can only outwardly appear to be at the peak of the Mahayana stage, allowing me to continue playing dumb to deceive others."

Just as he was pondering this, footsteps sounded outside the Ascension Pool. Two soldiers dressed in silver armor and carrying long spears walked over, their auras around the early stage of True Immortal.

"Newly ascended?" The leading silver-armored soldier sized up Han Mu, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes. "Peak of the Mahayana stage? So weak, yet you dare to ascend?"

Han Mu frowned slightly, but quickly regained his composure and cupped his hands, saying, "I am Han Mu, and I have just ascended to the Immortal Realm. May I ask who you two are?"

"We are guards of the 'Ascension Camp' of the Northern Cold Immortal Realm," another soldier said. "All cultivators who ascend from the lower realm must first register at the Ascension Camp, and then be assigned to various places according to their cultivation level. You're lucky; you've just arrived just in time for the 'Wilderness Battlefield' to recruit soldiers. Come with us."

"The Savage Battlefield?" Han Mu's heart skipped a beat. In his memories of his previous life, the Savage Battlefield was the front line where the Immortal Realm fought against wild beasts and ancient demons. It was extremely dangerous, but it was also a good place to gain military merits and quickly improve one's strength.

"What, you're unwilling?" the silver-armored soldier sneered. "Let me tell you, this is the rule of the Celestial Court. All ascendants must serve a hundred years in the military. After a hundred years, whether you stay or leave is up to you. But if you dare to disobey, you will be killed on the spot!"

As they spoke, the two released the pressure of early-stage True Immortals. An ordinary peak Mahayana cultivator would likely be unable to even stand under such pressure. However, Han Mu's true cultivation was at the peak of True Immortal, so this pressure was like a gentle breeze to him.

However, Han Mu did not show it. Instead, he pretended to be struggling and cupped his hands, saying, "I am willing to obey the arrangements."

"You're smart to know what's good for you." The silver-armored soldier withdrew his imposing aura. "Let's go, let's register first."

Han Mu followed the two away from the Ascension Pool. On the way, he secretly observed his surroundings. The Ascension Pool was located in a huge city, which covered a vast area. The buildings were ancient and grand, and the streets were bustling with people, most of whom were True Immortals. Occasionally, Golden Immortals could be seen passing by in a hurry.

"This is Ascension City, the place in the Immortal Realm specifically for receiving those who ascend from the lower realms," the silver-armored soldier explained. "Ascension City is under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Court. Private fighting is prohibited within the city; violators will be executed without mercy. However, we don't govern the areas outside the city. You ascendants had better behave yourselves and avoid causing trouble."

Han Mu nodded in agreement, but his mind was racing. According to his memories from his previous life, while Ascension City was safe, resources were scarce. To quickly improve his strength, he needed to go to a wider area. The Wilderness Battlefield, though dangerous, was indeed a good place.

Before long, the three arrived at a military camp. The camp covered a vast area and was garrisoned by tens of thousands of soldiers. Even the weakest among them were at the Mahayana stage, True Immortals were everywhere, and there were even a few Golden Immortals in charge.

"Commander Wang, the newly arrived Ascended One, at the peak of the Mahayana stage," a silver-armored soldier reported to a gold-armored general at the camp gate.

The golden-armored general glanced at Han Mu and said indifferently, "Peak of the Mahayana stage? Too weak. But since you're here, you'll be assigned to the 'new recruit camp' and will go to the barbaric battlefield with the army in three months."

"Yes," the silver-armored soldier replied, then said to Han Mu, "Come with me, let's go get our identity tokens and equipment first."

Han Mu followed the silver-armored soldiers into the military camp and received a bronze token, a set of standard armor, and a low-grade immortal sword. The armor and sword were standard equipment, with ordinary power, but better than nothing.

"Remember, your identity token is your lifeblood," the silver-armored soldier instructed. "The token records your military merits, which can be exchanged for cultivation techniques, elixirs, and immortal artifacts. Also, you will depart for the desolate battlefield in three months. You are free to move around during these three months, but don't cause trouble, or you will be punished according to military law."

"Thank you for informing me." Han Mu cupped his hands in thanks.

After the silver-armored soldiers left, Han Mu arrived at the recruit camp's quarters. It was a simple stone house with only a stone bed and a stone table inside, but the spiritual energy was much stronger than outside.

Han Mu sat cross-legged on the stone bed and began to think about his next plan.

"Although the Wilderness Battlefield is dangerous, it also presents opportunities. With my peak True Immortal strength, I can protect myself as long as I don't encounter any Golden Immortal-level wild beasts. Moreover, there are a large number of wild beasts on the battlefield. Killing wild beasts can earn me military merits and materials, which I can use to complete the system mission."

"The system task requires you to collect ten thousand strands of immortal spiritual energy to build an immortal spiritual reincarnation pool. Although immortal spiritual energy is common in the immortal realm, collecting ten thousand strands is not easy and requires a large amount of immortal stones or military merits to exchange for. The desolate battlefield is a good place."

"In addition, we need to establish the Han family's foundation in the Immortal Realm. There's no rush for that. Once I've gained a foothold, I'll find a way to bring Han Feng and the others up here."

Just as I was pondering this, a commotion arose outside the stone house.

"Newcomer, come out here!" a gruff voice rang out.

Han Mu frowned slightly and stepped out of the stone house. He saw three burly men standing outside, all at the peak of the Mahayana stage. The one in the lead was a strong man with a face full of scars, who was glancing sideways at Han Mu.

"Is something the matter?" Han Mu asked calmly.

"Don't you know the rules?" The burly man grinned. "Newcomers should respect their elders. Hand over your magic stones, and I'll protect you in the army from now on."

So it was extortion. Han Mu sneered inwardly, but feigned fear on the surface: "Brother, I just ascended and don't have a single immortal stone on me."

"Nothing?" The burly man's face darkened. "Then use the armor and immortal sword you just received as collateral!"

"This..." Han Mu hesitated.

"What, you don't want to?" The burly man stepped forward, releasing the oppressive aura of a peak Mahayana cultivator. "Kid, don't be stubborn. Let me tell you, this recruit camp is under my Black Tiger's control. If you don't know what's good for you, you'll regret it!"

"Brother Black Tiger, right?" Han Mu suddenly laughed. "If you want what's mine, you'll have to see if you have the ability."

"You're asking for death!" Black Tiger roared, throwing a punch at Han Mu. He used all his strength in this punch, clearly intending to give Han Mu a warning.

However, the next moment, Black Tiger's expression changed drastically. Han Mu casually raised his hand and easily grabbed his fist. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break free.

"You..." Black Tiger stared at Han Mu in shock. He was a peak Mahayana cultivator, considered a master among ascendants, yet he was easily subdued by someone who was also a peak Mahayana cultivator.

"Get lost." Han Mu uttered a single word indifferently and flicked his hand.

Black Tiger was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing into a stone wall in the distance and spitting out a mouthful of blood. His two companions turned pale with fright, quickly helped Black Tiger up, and ran away without looking back.

"Nonsense." Han Mu shook his head and returned to the stone house. He had only used the power of an early True Immortal; if he had gone all out, Black Tiger would have been dead long ago. However, being new here, it was best to keep a low profile.

After this incident, no one in the recruit camp dared to provoke Han Mu anymore. Someone who could easily defeat Black Tiger was at least a True Immortal, someone they couldn't afford to mess with.

Three months passed in the blink of an eye. During these three months, Han Mu spent most of his time cultivating in the stone house, occasionally venturing out to gather information. He gained a deeper understanding of the Immortal Realm and a clearer understanding of the Wilderness Battlefield.

The Savage Battlefield is located at the border between the Immortal Realm and the Wild Realm, and is constantly invaded by wild beasts. Wild beasts are a type of ferocious beast in the Immortal Realm, powerful and thick-skinned, often requiring several cultivators of the same level to kill a single one. However, wild beasts are valuable from head to toe; their fur, bones, and inner cores are all excellent materials for refining weapons and pills, so despite the dangers, many cultivators still go there to hunt them.

On this day, bugle calls sounded in the military camp.

"All recruits, assemble at the drill ground!" A loud voice echoed throughout the military camp.

Han Mu walked out of the stone house and followed the crowd to the training ground. Thousands of people had already gathered there, all of them newly ascended cultivators who had arrived in the last three months, with cultivation levels ranging from the early Mahayana stage to the mid-True Immortal stage.

On the high platform in front of the training ground stood a general in golden armor, none other than Commander Wang from back then, with the cultivation level of an early Golden Immortal.

"Silence!" Commander Wang shouted, his voice booming like thunder, making everyone's eardrums ache.

The drill ground fell silent instantly.

"I am Wang Zhan, Commander of the Ascension Battalion." Commander Wang surveyed the crowd. "Today, you will accompany the army to the desolate battlefield. On the battlefield, you must obey orders and fight bravely against the enemy. Those who achieve merit in killing the enemy will be rewarded! Those who desert in the face of battle will be executed!"

"Now, board the ship!"

At Wang Zhan's command, a massive warship descended from the sky. The warship was a thousand feet long and a hundred feet wide, its entire body jet black, radiating a chilling aura.

"A warship of superior-grade immortal artifact level." A glint of light flashed in Han Mu's eyes. This warship was exceptionally powerful, capable of withstanding at least the attacks of a Golden Immortal.

The group boarded the ship one by one. The warship slowly rose into the air, transforming into a streak of light and flying northward.

Arrival in the desolate battlefield!

Han Mu stood at the bow of the ship, gazing into the distance, a look of anticipation flashing in his eyes.