The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The aftershocks of the battle gradually subsided amidst the flames of the starry sea. Han Mu stood suspended in mid-air, slowly withdrawing his "Triple Body of Time" divine ability. The three illusory figures merged into one, his aura fluctuating slightly, but his eyes remained bright and sharp. The instant kill of "Blood Bone" seemed effortless, but in reality, it involved a deep integration of the "Law of Time" and the power of "Origin," consuming a considerable amount of energy, but also allowing him to further refine his control over his own power.

"Brother Han, are you alright?" Han Li removed the surrounding array, flew forward, and asked with concern. He had witnessed the entire process; the "Triple Body of Time" technique was profound and unpredictable, with astonishing power, but it was clearly a heavy burden on the caster.

"It's alright, I've just expended some mental energy, I'll recover in a moment." Han Mu waved his hand, looking at the bone dragon flying boat hovering in the air, looking somewhat dim after losing its master, and the scattered relics of the "Reverse Time Alliance" cultivators (dried corpses and storage artifacts). "Let's clean up the battlefield and see what kind of 'gifts' 'Eclipse' has sent this time."

"Alright! This time, Fatty's going to strike it rich!" Luo Feng was the first to respond, his eyes gleaming as he rushed towards the mummified corpses, expertly beginning to loot them. This time, it was an elite team led by a late-stage Taiyi Jade Immortal; the loot would definitely be much more lucrative than the previous two times!

Zhou Meng and Bai Ling also sprang into action. Zhou Meng was in charge of dealing with the dried corpses (using true fire to completely incinerate them without leaving a trace), while Bai Ling carefully inspected the bone dragon flying boat to see if there were any hidden restrictions or dangers.

Han Mu took out a few pills and swallowed them. He then sat down cross-legged to regulate his breathing, while simultaneously diverting a wisp of his mind to communicate with the "Little Fire" on his shoulder. The "Little Fire" seemed very interested in the bone dragon flying boat, circling around it and occasionally spitting out a small mouthful of crimson-gold flames to burn away the unpleasant blood and "rebellious" aura remaining on the surface of the flying boat.

A moment later, Luo Feng returned, beaming with joy, carrying a pile of storage rings, storage bags, and several decent-quality magic treasures. "Master! We've struck it rich! These guys are really wealthy! We found over ten thousand high-grade spirit stones alone, a huge pile of all kinds of pills, materials, and talismans, and even several ancient-grade weapons and armor! Look at this, this old bastard (pointing to Blood Bone) has three 'Time Crystals' in his ring, much better quality than what we found in the Star Graveyard!"

Han Mu accepted the three fist-sized crystals, each containing a faint golden hourglass-like image that slowly flowed within, and nodded. These "Time Crystals" contained pure time power, making them rare treasures for cultivators who practice the laws of time. They were perfect for replenishing energy and aiding in comprehension.

"Brother Han, the flying boat has been inspected. The core control array was partially destroyed by 'Blood Bone' before its death, but the main structure and most functions are intact. In particular, its defense and speed are excellent, and the materials are also special, capable of withstanding the flames of the star sea and the void storm. It is much stronger than the 'Fire-Repelling Flying Boat' we rented. It can be repaired and used." Bai Ling reported.

"Okay, leave it to Han Li to handle. Repair it as soon as possible. We're heading to the 'Heart of Molten Fire' next. Having a better flying boat will save us a lot of effort," Han Mu said.

"Oh, right, Master, there's something else very strange." Luo Feng pulled out a palm-sized, ancient-looking, dark gold hourglass from his robes. This hourglass was different from ordinary hourglasses; the upper half contained dark red sand that looked like congealed blood, while the lower half contained grayish-white sand that resembled bone powder. The hourglass was currently still, the sand not moving. The surface of the hourglass was covered with twisted, dizzying runes. "This thing was found in the innermost layer of that 'Blood Bone' inner armor. It was hidden very well, and it doesn't feel like an ordinary magical artifact. There's not a trace of spiritual energy fluctuation, but holding it in my hand... it's really creepy."

Han Mu's gaze fell on the dark gold hourglass, his pupils contracting slightly. He took the hourglass; it felt cold and heavy in his hand. A clear sense of disgust and vigilance emanated from the "Origin Coffin Mark" between his brows, and the fragments of the "Origin Coffin" within his body resonated and trembled slightly. The "Reversal" Dao aura contained in this hourglass was far purer and more ancient than any "Reversal Alliance" cultivator he had encountered before, even carrying a trace of... the lingering majesty of the "Time Venerable" himself!

"This is... a 'Token of Time' bestowed upon its core guard by the 'Time Lord'?" Han Mu realized. The hourglass itself might not have offensive or defensive capabilities, but it represented the 'Time Lord's' approval and a certain authority. It might be a key item for activating specific locations, formations, or resonating with other arrangements of the 'Time Lord'. Blood Bone possessing this item indicated his extremely high status within the "Reverse Time Alliance," making him a true confidant under "Eclipse."

More importantly, Han Mu sensed that the dark gold hourglass resonated extremely faintly, yet undeniably, with the two fragments of the "Key of Time" on his body, as well as the "Heart of Molten Core" star map! It was as if the hourglass was pointing to a specific node within the "Heart of Molten Core" that was closely related to the "Time Lord" or "Reverse Time Alliance" plan!

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

Name: Han Mu

[True Realm: Late Stage of Taiyi Jade Immortal (Peak State, Recovering from Consumption)]

[Time Rule: 90%]

[Status: Good. Gained a large amount of loot. Obtained the key item "Time-Reversing Token: Blood and Bone Hourglass".]

[Celestial Aura: -5300 points (gained by defeating powerful enemies)]

[System Notification: Successfully annihilated three elite squads of the "Reverse Time Alliance," exceeding the target for the side quest "Eliminate the Threat." Reward: 200 Celestial Aura Points. Key Clue Obtained: The "Blood Bone Hourglass" is related to the "Time Lord's" arrangements within the "Molten Core." A branch appears in the main quest "Searching for the Key in the Sea of ​​Fire": You can choose to explore along the normal star map or use the "Blood Bone Hourglass" to attempt to explore/destroy the "Time Lord's" possible arrangements in the "Molten Core." Warning: The "Eclipse" entity has sensed the fall of "Blood Bone" and is enraged, potentially taking more extreme measures.]

"Eclipse... This loss is considerable; it's likely to go berserk." Han Mu put away the panel and hourglass, his eyes cold. "Perfect. Once we reach the 'Heart of Molten Core,' we'll settle both the old and new scores. Han Li, expedite the repair of the flying boat; we'll depart immediately for the 'Heart of Molten Core'!"

"yes!"

"Little Fire" seemed to sense Han Mu's determination, and with a low roar, crimson-gold flames rose, full of fighting spirit.