The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

"Take action! Grab the picture!"

The moment the hoarse, gloomy voice echoed throughout the hall, the entire "Shadow Auction House" descended into utter chaos. The three shadowy figures descending from the sky moved with incredible speed, carrying a dense aura of "Reversed" time power, instantly shattering the several layers of protective light shields surrounding the auction stage. One of them formed a claw with its five fingers and grabbed directly at the tray containing the bronze box!

"presumptuous!"

"Protect the auction items!"

On the auction stage, the auctioneer, Meiji, and several guards from the "Shadow Guild" hidden in the shadows attacked simultaneously. A pink ribbon flew from Meiji's sleeve, coiling like a serpent towards the claw. The guards also unleashed their respective abilities, with flashing swords, clashing blades, and magical talismans, all bombarding the three shadow figures.

However, the three shadowy figures were extremely powerful, at least at the early stage of the Taiyi Jade Immortal realm. Their coordination was impeccable, their moves unpredictable, and the "Reversal" power they possessed could interfere with and distort their opponents' supernatural abilities and senses. Meiji's ribbons were easily shattered, and the attacks of the guards were either dodged or withstood. That claw was now less than three feet from the bronze box!

Meanwhile, dozens of elite members of the "Reverse Time Alliance" erupted throughout the auction house, clashing with the guards of the "Shadow Guild" and some of the affected guests. Roars, screams, the clash of magical artifacts, and the shattering of formations filled the air. The once magnificent auction house instantly transformed into a bloody battlefield.

In the second-floor private room, Han Mu's eyes were icy cold. He didn't immediately try to seize the bronze box, because it was too conspicuous, and he wasn't sure if it truly contained a map to a secret realm, or if it was just bait. His gaze locked onto the one among the three shadowy figures, the one with the strongest aura and the one who seemed to be the leader—this person gave him a feeling somewhat similar to "Shadow Time," whom he had severely injured in the "Eternal Star Tomb," but he was even colder and more solid, likely one of the core leaders under "Eclipse Time."

"Zhou Meng, Bai Ling, go help the 'Shadow Guild' clear out those troublemaking lackeys. Be careful and don't fight to the death. Focus on restraining and protecting yourselves," Han Mu quickly transmitted his voice. "Leave the leader to me."

"Yes!" Zhou Meng and Bai Ling responded and immediately rushed out of the private room. Zhou Meng swung his warhammer, imbued with the sealing power of "Time Guardian," specifically targeting the "Reverse Time Alliance" cultivators who were destroying the auction house's array nodes. Bai Ling's sword light flickered like a ghost, targeting the enemy's vitals, instantly taking down two mid-stage Golden Immortals in black.

Han Mu stepped out of the private room, his figure seemingly blending into the wind, and silently appeared above the auction stage, blocking the path between the shadowy leader and the bronze box.

"Get out of my way!" the shadowy leader roared, flicking his other finger. A gray-black "Reversed Finger Wind" that seemed to corrode time shot towards Han Mu's face, while his claws reaching for the box moved even faster.

Han Mu neither dodged nor avoided, but simply raised his right hand and grabbed at the "Reversed Wind Finger" in mid-air.

"Time...returns to its origin."

Buzz! The "Reversed Finger Wind," which was powerful enough to severely injure a cultivator of the same level, seemed to hit an invisible barrier three inches away from Han Mu's palm. The chaotic and distorted power of time contained within it was quickly smoothed out and disintegrated by a more vast and peaceful Dao of Time, and finally dissipated into a wisp of green smoke.

The shadowy leader's pupils constricted sharply, alarm bells ringing in his mind! How could his opponent have so easily neutralized his "Reversed Wind Finger"? This required a profound understanding of the laws of time, leaning more towards "orthodox" than "reversed"!

"You take one of my fingers too," Han Mu said calmly, flicking his finger as well.

A highly condensed, grayish-white finger strike shot out, seemingly slow, yet it appeared to lock onto the spacetime where the shadow leader was located, giving him the feeling that he would be hit no matter how he dodged. The finger strike contained the pure power of "Time Decay" and "Origin Suppression"!

"Not good!" The leader of the shadowy figures cried out, no longer caring about snatching the bronze box. His body suddenly exploded, transforming into dozens of shadows that were indistinguishable from real ones, and he fled in all directions. This was his trump card, the "Thousand Shadow Escape"!

However, Han Mu's finger seemed to have eyes, ignoring those false shadows and accurately hitting the most solid and the most concealed shadow among dozens of shadows!

puff!

A soft thud. The shadow reformed into human form, staggering as it fell from mid-air. A gaping, bloody hole appeared in its chest, the edges of the wound a strange grayish-white, visibly spreading and decaying. Its eyes were filled with terror and disbelief as it stared intently at Han Mu: "You...who are you?! This power..."

Before he could finish speaking, the decay had already spread throughout his body, and he collapsed like a sand sculpture, turning into a pile of grayish-white dust. Only a dark gold storage ring and a token carved with a twisted hourglass fell to the ground with a clatter.

The leader was instantly killed! The morale of the remaining two shadow figures and the elite "Reverse Time Alliance" was immediately shattered.

"Retreat!" one of the shadowy figures hissed, throwing out several smoke bombs and interference talismans without hesitation, before fleeing rapidly toward the shattered hole in the dome.

The other person also tried to run away, but was entangled by Meiji, who had recovered, and several guards. In the end, Zhou Meng hit him in the back with a hammer, causing him to vomit blood and fall to the ground, where he was captured alive.

Having lost their leader and core members, the remaining "Reverse Time Alliance" cultivators were either killed or fled in disarray. The chaos in the auction house was quickly brought under control.

Meiji, still shaken, looked at Han Mu standing in mid-air, her beautiful eyes gleaming with admiration. She gave a graceful bow: "Thank you for your righteous help, senior, in rescuing my guild from danger! May I ask your honorable title, senior?"

Han Mu landed slowly without answering, his gaze falling on the bronze box on the auction stage.

Meiji understood and quickly picked up the box herself, respectfully handing it to Han Mu: "Senior, according to guild rules, if an item is looted and a distinguished guest intervenes to protect it, the guild can transfer the item at the starting price, or grant the guest a condition that does not violate the guild's bottom line as a token of gratitude. I wonder if Senior..."

Han Mu did not take the box, but said calmly, "I am interested in this incomplete map, but I am even more interested in what else you know about it. In addition, I am also very interested in the movements of the 'Reverse Time Alliance' in the city."

Meiji understood immediately, and her smile became even more charming: "Senior, please follow Meiji to the back room for a detailed discussion. I'm sure the guild master would be very happy to meet such a distinguished guest as you."

Han Mu brought up the system panel and quickly scanned it.

Name: Han Mu

[True Realm: Mid-stage Taiyi Jade Immortal (Peak State)]

[Time Rule: 87%]

[Status: Good. One leader of the "Reverse Time Alliance" has been killed.]

[Celestial Aura: -6000 points]

[System Notification: Successfully intervened in the "Reverse Time Alliance" attack, initially gaining favor with the "Shadow Guild." Opportunity to contact high-ranking members of the "Shadow Guild" has been granted.]

Just then, the gray jade talisman in Han Mu's arms, which was connected to the old ghost, suddenly vibrated slightly, and the old ghost's anxious voice came through: "My lord! Something bad has happened! Young friend Luo Feng and his group are in trouble! They've been surrounded in 'Blackwater Alley' in the west of the city by a group of unidentified people who seem to be related to 'Time Pavilion'! They outnumber them, and after young friend Luo Feng sent a distress signal, the connection was lost!"

Han Mu's eyes turned cold.

"Eclipse"... as expected, there was a backup plan! Moreover, the target was his teammates who were scattered all over the place!