The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Shadow Auction House is located deep underground in the Myriad City, covering an area of ​​100 miles and divided into nine levels. Each level has an independent defensive formation, which is said to be so strong that even a Great Luo Immortal cannot break through it.

Today is the annual auction, and cultivators are coming in droves. Among them are representatives from various forces. The three factions of the Reverse Time Alliance have also sent people. After all, the Shadow Auction House is backed by the Shadow Guild, and all parties have to give face to maintain neutrality.

Han Mu, along with Zhou Meng, Han Li, and Luo Feng, disguised themselves as ordinary rogue cultivators and entered the auction house. Liu Ruyan and Bai Ling stayed behind on the Bone Dragon Ship to provide support at any time.

The four people sat in an ordinary private room on the third floor. The room was shielded by a protective array, so people outside could not see inside, but people inside could see outside.

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

Name: Han Mu

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

[Time Rule: 96.5%]

[Status: Abundant Celestial Power, Ready]

[Celestial Aura: -3800 points]

[System Notification: The Blood Elder's private room on the ninth floor of the Shadow Auction House is protected by a defensive array of level nine peak. Breaking it requires the assistance of the Time Law.]

[Mission: Defeat Elder Blood (In Progress)]

After closing the panel, Han Mu looked at Han Li.

"Have you figured out the layout of the auction house?"

"I've figured it out. The entire auction house has thirty-six main arrays and three hundred and sixty auxiliary arrays, all interconnected. A single move can affect the whole thing. It's almost impossible to break through by force, but we can dismantle it from the inside. Elder Xue's ninth-floor private room has the strongest defense, but the core array eye is three zhang below the room. As long as we destroy the array eye, the room's defense will be temporarily disabled for three breaths."

"Three breaths is enough." Han Mu nodded, then looked at Zhou Meng, "What's the situation with Elder Yin?"

"Ten Taiyi Jade Immortals were sent to infiltrate the sixth floor, and Elder Xue sent eight to the seventh floor. Both sides are making preparations in secret, but have not made a move yet, as if they are waiting for something."

"When the grand finale of the auction appears, everyone's attention will be drawn to it, making it the perfect time to make a move," Han Li added.

"What's the grand finale item?"

"It is said to be half a broken Great Luo Immortal Artifact, a fragment of the Time Compass, which can glimpse a corner of the River of Time and is a priceless treasure for those who cultivate the laws of time."

A thoughtful look flashed in Han Mu's eyes. The fragments of the Time Compass were an unexpected bonus.

"My lord, if we really help Elder Yin kill Elder Xue, what if Elder Yin turns against us?" Luo Feng said with some concern.

"He won't betray us, at least not now, because he needs me to keep Elder Blood occupied. But he'll launch a sneak attack after we succeed, so we need to strike first before he does."

"How do we start?"

"wait."

The auction went smoothly, with a variety of treasures appearing and prices soaring, but the real highlight was yet to come.

An hour later, the auctioneer cleared his throat.

"Fellow Daoists, the following are the three most anticipated treasures of this auction. The first is a broken Great Luo Immortal Artifact, a fragment of the Time Compass, with a starting price of ten million high-grade immortal crystals and each bid increment of no less than one million."

The entire audience was in an uproar. Ten million high-grade immortal crystals were enough to bankrupt a medium-sized power, but for a large power, it was still within its acceptable range.

"Eleven million."

"Thirteen million."

"Fifteen million."

The price soared, quickly surpassing 20 million, and continues to rise.

The bids were mainly placed in the private rooms on the third floor and above, including Elder Xue and Elder Yin, indicating that both sides clearly wanted to obtain this treasure.

When the price reached 30 million, fewer people bid, leaving only Elder Blood, Elder Yin, and a few mysterious private rooms.

"Thirty-five million." Elder Xue's voice came from the ninth floor, filled with determination.

"Forty million." Elder Yin immediately raised the price.

"Forty-five million."

"Fifty million."

The price reached 50 million, and the entire room fell silent; this price had exceeded many people's expectations.

Elder Xue fell silent, seemingly hesitant.

The auctioneer began the countdown.

"Fifty million once, fifty million twice..."

"Sixty million." A calm voice came from another private room on the third floor.

Everyone looked over and saw an unfamiliar voice, but someone who could offer 60 million was definitely not an ordinary person.

Elder Xue and Elder Yin were both stunned; they hadn't expected someone to suddenly appear out of nowhere.

"Sixty-five million." Elder Xue gritted his teeth and raised the price.

"Seventy million." The voice replied without hesitation.

"Seventy-five million."

"Eighty million."

When the price reached 80 million, Elder Xue's face turned ashen; this price was close to his limit.

Elder Yin suddenly laughed.

"Old man Blood, it seems someone wants this fragment more than you do. Why don't you give it to them?"

"Shut up!" Elder Blood roared, taking a deep breath. "Ninety million."

"One hundred million." The voice remained calm.

The entire venue fell silent. One hundred million high-grade immortal crystals—this was no longer a bidding war; it was throwing money around.

Elder Xue stared intently at the private room on the third floor, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Very well, I'd like to see who dares to compete with me."

The auctioneer snapped out of his daze and quickly slammed the gavel.

"One hundred million high-grade immortal crystals, deal. The Time Compass fragments belong to the fellow Daoist in VIP room number seven on the third floor."

The person in that private room was naturally Han Mu.

He made the offer for two reasons: first, he genuinely needed the Time Compass fragments; and second, he wanted to force Elder Blood to take action. According to the auction rules, after a deal was made, both the buyer and seller had to enter a special trading room to complete the transaction, and the defenses of the special trading room were much weaker than those of the private rooms.

As expected, Elder Xue immediately led his men to block the special trading room after the auction ended.

Han Mu led Zhou Meng and the other two out of the private room and encountered Elder Xue.

Elder Xue was a red-haired old man with a burly build and a violent aura. At this moment, he stared at Han Mu with a murderous intent that was almost tangible.

"Boy, hand over the fragments of the Time Compass, and I might spare your life."

Han Mu smiled faintly.

"Elder Xue, the auction rules state that the highest bidder wins. You're not planning to break the rules, are you?"

"Rules? Here, I am the rule." Elder Xue waved his hand, and the eight Taiyi Jade Immortals behind him immediately surrounded Han Mu and his companions.

The onlookers quickly retreated, afraid of being caught in the crossfire.

Han Mu glanced around. Elder Yin's men hadn't appeared yet; it seemed they were waiting for an opportunity.

"Elder Xue, are you sure you want to make a move here? Aren't you afraid that the people behind the auction house will cause you trouble?"

"I'll kill you, take the fragments, and leave the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly City immediately. Who can do anything to me then?"

"Really? Then let's give it a try."

No sooner had Han Mu finished speaking than Zhou Meng suddenly attacked, throwing a punch at a Taiyi Jade Immortal on the left. The Taiyi Jade Immortal did not expect Zhou Meng to suddenly launch an attack, and in his haste to defend, he was blasted away by the punch, crashed into the wall, and collapsed to the ground, spitting blood.

"Attack!" Elder Xue roared in fury and personally lunged at Han Mu.

But at that moment, Elder Yin led his men out from the shadows and rushed straight at Elder Xue's back.

"You old ghost, how dare you!" Elder Xue was both shocked and furious, and quickly turned around to defend himself.

The two sides clashed instantly, and chaos erupted outside the special trading room.

Han Mu gave Han Li a wink, and Han Li understood. He quietly retreated and began to destroy the defensive array of the trading room.

Luo Feng and Zhou Meng protected Han Mu and repelled the Rebellious Hall cultivators who rushed up.

Han Mu watched the two sides clashing, a cold smile playing on his lips. He summoned the Law of Time and locked onto Elder Blood.

"Time stands still."

Elder Xue froze for a moment, but it was enough for Elder Yin to seize the opportunity and strike Elder Xue on the back with a palm.

Elder Xue coughed up blood and lunged forward, just in time to meet Han Mu's pointed finger.

puff.

The fingertip pierced through Elder Blood's brow, unleashing destructive power. Elder Blood's eyes widened, his face filled with resentment, before his soul and spirit were annihilated.

"Elder Xue is dead. People of the Rebellious Hall, surrender and you will not be killed!" Elder Yin shouted.

When the cultivators of the Rebellious Hall saw their leader killed, their morale plummeted. Some turned and fled, while others knelt down and begged for mercy.

Elder Yin looked at Han Mu with a hint of apprehension in his eyes. Even he felt a chill run down his spine from Han Mu's time-stopping technique.

"Fellow Daoist Han is indeed powerful; he killed with a single blow."

"You flatter me. Now it's Elder Yin's turn to fulfill his promise."

"Naturally, I will bring the Reverse Time Decree to you in three days to open the Demon Sealing Well."

Elder Yin led his men away to clean up the mess, while Han Mu entered the special trading room and obtained the Time Compass fragment.

Upon obtaining the fragment, a mysterious fluctuation of time emanated from it. Han Mu carefully sensed it and found that the fragment indeed contained a trace of the river of time. Although it was severely damaged, it was still helpful for him to comprehend the laws of time.

"My lord, Elder Yin won't go back on his word, will he?" Zhou Meng asked.

"He wouldn't dare, because I still need him to keep Shi Yu in check, and he also needs me to help him maintain his position. It's a win-win situation."

Han Mu gathered up the fragments and prepared to leave.

But at that moment, the entire auction house suddenly shook violently, and a terrifying aura emanated from underground.

"Something's wrong, the Demon Sealing Well has changed." Han Li's expression changed.