The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The palm of the ten-thousand-foot-long fiery phantom blotted out the sky and sun. Countless fiery runes flowed in the palm, containing the terrifying power to burn all things and suppress all heavens. This palm had already surpassed the level of an ordinary Taiyi Jade Immortal at the peak and vaguely touched the threshold of a Daluo Loose Immortal.

Wherever the palm strike passed, space crumbled inch by inch, turning into a void of darkness, which was then filled with the chaotic flames that followed, creating a bizarre scene where flames and nothingness intertwined.

Han Mu looked up, facing this terrifying palm strike. Instead of retreating, he advanced, his figure soaring into the sky. His right fist was clenched tightly, and the gray-white power of origin was frantically condensing, compressing, and compressing again at the tip of his fist.

"Origin, Boundary Breaking"

The punch was thrown out without any earth-shattering light, only a highly refined gray-white fist force, like a thin needle, piercing towards the sky-covering giant palm.

The moment the fist struck the giant palm, time seemed to stand still for a split second.

Then, a grayish-white light spot appeared in the center of the giant palm. The light spot spread rapidly, and wherever it passed, the flames melted away like ice and snow. The ten-thousand-foot-tall phantom began to disintegrate and collapse from the palm, turning into sparks all over the sky.

Yan Huang's expression changed drastically. He spat out a mouthful of golden blood, and the fiery phantom behind him completely dissipated. His own aura also plummeted, falling from the peak of Taiyi Jade Immortal to the late stage, then to the middle stage, and finally barely maintaining the early stage.

"This... what kind of power is this?" Yan Huang clutched his chest, his eyes filled with shock and confusion. "My Heaven-Burning Dharma Form is condensed from the essence of the Fire Sea Forbidden Zone. It can burn even a Great Luo Immortal. You..."

Han Mu landed in front of Yan Huang, his breathing steady, though his face was slightly pale, as that punch had taken a toll on him.

"Your Dharma form appears powerful, but it is actually impure and mixed. You have only refined 30% of the Fire Sea's essence, and the remaining 70% is forcibly borrowed. It is all show and no substance," Han Mu said calmly. "If the real Ancestor of Burning Heaven were here, I might have to give way, but you are not qualified."

Yan Huang remained silent for a long while before letting out a bitter smile.

"You're right. I've guarded this place for millions of years, yet I've never been able to fully refine the essence of the sea of ​​fire. Ultimately, my talent is limited. Today, I'm not unjustly defeated by you."

"Now, can I enter the ninth level?" Han Mu asked.

Yan Huang nodded, struggled to his feet, formed a hand seal, and unleashed a crimson-gold rune that plunged into the depths of the sea of ​​fire.

Rumble.

The sea of ​​fire ahead parted to the sides, revealing a passage leading to the ninth ring of fire. At the end of the passage, the body of the Eternal Furnace could be vaguely seen, less than a thousand miles away.

"The ninth ring of fire was personally arranged by Ancestor Burning Heaven. Only those who have completely refined the source of the sea of ​​fire or have gained the Ancestor's approval can enter. I cannot pave the way for you; I can only send you this far," said Emperor Yan. "Whether you can enter or not depends on your own fate."

Han Mu looked at the passage, took out the core of the Molten Core, and the core automatically flew up to guide the way, emitting a soft halo.

"With this, it should be enough."

Han Mu nodded to Yan Huang and stepped into the passage.

Yan Huang watched Han Mu's figure disappear at the end of the passage with a complex expression. In the end, he let out a sigh, his figure dissipated, and he merged back into the sea of ​​fire.

The passage wasn't long, and Han Mu quickly reached its end. Ahead was a nearly transparent barrier of flames, behind which lay the ninth fire ring, the location of the Eternal Furnace.

The core of Molten Core flew toward the barrier, and the moment it made contact with the barrier, the barrier rippled open, revealing a portal.

Han Mu stepped into the ninth ring of fire.

The flames here are no longer crimson or golden-white, but rather present a chaotic color, hazy and gray, yet containing unimaginable high temperatures and the power of creation.

At the heart of the flames, the Eternal Furnace floated silently, standing 99,000 feet tall. Its body was covered with ancient runes. The lid was tightly closed, but a dull knocking sound came from inside, as if someone was forging iron inside.

Han Mu approached the furnace, and an ancient line of text appeared on its surface.

"Those who come after you and are able to enter this furnace are destined. Within the furnace lies my weapon-refining heritage, as well as the sixth fragment of what you seek. However, to obtain it, you must pass three trials. If you fail the three trials, you will die and your cultivation will perish. Be careful, be careful."

Below the text are three portals, labeled "Refining the Mind," "Refining the Body," and "Refining the Dao."

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

Name: Han Mu

[True Realm: Late Stage (Peak) of Taiyi Jade Immortal]

[Time Law: 92.8% (Insights gained from the battle with Yan Huang)]

[Status: Good, consumption is recovering]

[Celestial Aura: -4300 points]

[System Notification: You have entered the core area of ​​the Eternal Forge, triggering the Trial of the Heavenly Firesmith's Legacy. Upon successful completion, you will obtain the complete weapon crafting inheritance and the sixth fragment of the Coffin of Origin.]

[Mission: Purification and Exploration (In Progress)]

Han Mu put away the panel and looked at the three gates.

Refine your mind, refine your body, refine your Dao.

It seems this is the test left behind by the Fire God.

Just then, on the Bone Dragon outside the third ring of fire, Han Li's expression suddenly changed.

"My lord, the detection array has detected an anomaly. A large amount of energy fluctuations are rapidly approaching from the outer perimeter of the Fire Sea Forbidden Zone. The number is... at least thirty, all at the Taiyi Jade Immortal level. Among them, three auras are particularly powerful, possibly at their peak."

Zhou Meng pressed his forehead, and the Shi Shou mark trembled violently.

"It's the main force of the Reverse Time Alliance. They've caught up with us, and the three leaders are all at the peak of the Taiyi Jade Immortal realm. The time fluctuations of one of them... are very familiar. It's Ying Shi."

"Shadow Time, the new leader of the Reverse Time Alliance after Eclipse Time." Liu Ruyan's expression was solemn.

Luo Feng swallowed.

"Our lord is still inside. What should we do? Should we retreat?"

"We can't retreat." Han Li shook his head. "Our lord is in the ninth fire ring. If we retreat, he will be surrounded when he comes out. Moreover, the Reverse Time Alliance may have a way to force their way into the fire ring. We must hold this place and buy time for our lord."

"Then we'll defend." Bai Ling gripped her short blade tightly, her eyes icy.

Zhou Meng took a deep breath.

"Han Li, you control the Bone Dragon Formation, and the four of us will form a defensive battle formation. Relying on the advantage of the third fire ring, we should be able to hold out for a while."

"it is good."

The Bone Dragon adjusted its position and stopped at the entrance of the third fire ring. The formation was fully activated, and Zhou Meng and the other three formed a battle array to wait.

In the distant starry sky, more than thirty gray-robed figures broke through the sea of ​​fire and stopped outside the third ring of fire. The three leading figures had a vast aura and were none other than Ying Shi, the new leader of the Reverse Time Alliance, and his left and right deputies.

Ying Shi looked at the Bone Dragon ahead, a cold glint in his eyes.

"Found you all. Where's Han Mu? Tell him to come out and face his death."

Zhou Meng's voice came out.

"If you have business with the Lord and wish to see Him, you must first get past us."

Ying Shi smiled, but it was a cold smile.

"You few ants think you can stop me? Fine, I'll kill you first, then go in and slaughter Han Mu. Charge! Leave no one alive!"

More than thirty Taiyi Jade Immortals attacked simultaneously, and the hazy power of time surged towards the Bone Dragon like a tide.

War is imminent.

Inside the ninth ring of fire, Han Mu was still unaware of all this. He looked at the three portals and finally chose the middle one marked "Refining the Dao" and stepped out.