The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Han Mu followed the steward to the top floor of the auction house, where a luxuriously decorated private room was set up. A middle-aged man in a purple robe was brewing tea.

"Fellow Daoist Han, I've long admired your name. Please have a seat," said the middle-aged man in purple robes with a smile. He was none other than Shadow Three Thousand, the owner of the Shadow Auction House.

"You're too kind, Master. May I ask what brings you here?" Han Mu asked directly after sitting down.

"Fellow Daoist Han is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush either. You must already know about the internal strife within the Reverse Time Alliance," Ying Sanqian said, pouring tea for Han Mu.

"I've heard a little about it. What does the owner want to say?"

"The Reverse Time Alliance is in turmoil, with the First Elder and the Third Elder vying for power. The Myriad Manifestations Heavenly City is currently experiencing undercurrents, and many forces are watching and waiting, hoping to seize the opportunity to make a fortune. Fellow Daoist Han is powerful and has the Key of Time in his hands, so he probably won't miss this opportunity either," Ying Sanqian said with a smile.

"The owner of the venue is very well-informed; he even knows about the Key of Time." Han Mu's eyes turned slightly cold.

"The Shadow Auction House deals in information, Fellow Daoist Han, there's no need to be nervous. I have no interest in the Key of Time, only in profit," Shadow Three Thousand waved his hand.

"How does the venue owner want to cooperate?"

"It's simple. I'll provide the intelligence, and you'll take care of the operation. After it's done, we'll split the Reverse Time Alliance's treasure trove 30/70, with you getting 70% and me getting 30%," Ying Sanqian said.

"The owner is quite generous, but I need to know if the information he provides is worth the price." Han Mu did not agree immediately.

"Whether it's worth it or not, Fellow Daoist Han will know after you hear it," Ying Sanqian said slowly, taking a sip of tea.

"The internal strife within the Reverse Time Alliance is ostensibly a power struggle, but in reality, it's the shadow of Time Venerable behind it. The Third Elder is Time Venerable's man, and the First Elder also has supporters behind him, namely Time Heaven."

"Shi Tian, ​​the one who was suppressed by Shi Zun." Han Mu recalled the golden figure in the Temple of Time.

"That's right. Although Shi Tian has been suppressed, some of his forces are still operating in the shadows. This internal strife within the Anti-Time Alliance was instigated by Shi Tian. He wanted to take advantage of Shi Zun's predicament to reclaim what belonged to him," Ying Sanqian said.

"What does Shi Tian want to take back?"

"The Origin of Time. Back then, Shi Zun framed Shi Tian and stole half of his Origin of Time, which enabled him to break through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Shi Tian has always wanted to take it back, and this is an opportunity."

"Shi Zun is entangled with Shi Tian, ​​the Third Elder has lost his backer, and the First Elder has Shi Tian's support. It seems that the First Elder has a better chance of winning, but in reality, there are other people behind the Third Elder," Ying Sanqian said mysteriously.

"who."

"There are more than one Chaos Body, and they are all at the Great Luo level. They are hiding in the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly City, and it seems they are plotting something. The Third Elder has reached some kind of agreement with them," Ying Sanqian said in a deep voice.

Han Mu looked at Luo Feng, who nodded, indicating that Ying Sanqian had not lied.

"The Chaos Entities, what do they want to do?" Han Mu asked.

"I don't know, but they definitely have big ambitions. I suspect they're also after the Origin of Time, or even want to seize control of the River of Time," Ying Sanqian said.

Han Mu remained silent. If that were the case, things would be complicated. With the Chaos Body, the Third Elder, Shi Tian, ​​and the First Elder, Myriad Manifestations Heavenly City was now a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment.

"What does the owner want me to do?"

"Let's take advantage of the chaos. All the forces are secretly making their moves. Fellow Daoist Han has the Key of Time, which can open some forbidden areas of the Temple of Time. There are treasures left by Time God and Time Lord there. We can take this opportunity to make a fortune." Ying Sanqian's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

"The owner of the arena knows a lot, even the forbidden area of ​​the Temple of Time." Han Mu looked at Ying Sanqian; this owner of the arena was no ordinary person.

"The Shadow Auction House has existed for countless years and has accumulated far more information than you can imagine, Fellow Daoist Han. Cooperation is beneficial to both of us. You take the lion's share, and I'll take the smaller share. How about it?" Ying Sanqian laughed.

Han Mu thought for a moment and nodded.

"Sure, but I need to see your sincerity first."

"This is a partial map of the Temple of Time, marking the locations of several forbidden areas. One of these forbidden areas contains a treasure left behind by the Heavenly Emperor that can help you break through to the Great Luo realm." Ying Sanqian took out a jade slip and handed it to Han Mu.

Han Mu took the jade slip and probed it with his divine sense. Inside was indeed a map, marking three forbidden areas. One of the forbidden areas was marked with the words "Time and Heaven Treasure Vault".

"The Heavenly Treasury contains treasures that can help me break through to the Great Luo realm," Han Mu asked.

"That's right, the Time Heaven Treasury contains the Divine Liquid of Time, which can help people break through to the Great Luo realm, but there are restrictions left by Time Heaven, which require the Key of Time to open," Ying Sanqian said.

"How did the owner know I had the Key of Time?"

"I'm just guessing. Fellow Daoist Han was able to collect all seven fragments, so the Key of Time must be in your hands. Otherwise, how would you open the forbidden area?" Ying Sanqian laughed.

Han Mu had to admit that Ying Sanqian was very smart and honest, and he liked this way of working together.

"Okay, it's a pleasure to cooperate, but I have one condition: Luo Feng has to act with me. He has a sense of the Chaos Entity and can help us avoid it," Han Mu said.

"Yes, Fellow Daoist Luo Feng's Chaos Scripture can indeed sense the Chaos Body. With him around, we can avoid a lot of trouble," Ying Sanqian agreed.

"When are we going to make our move?" Han Mu asked.

"Three days from now, the Reverse Time Alliance will hold a conference in Myriad City, ostensibly to mediate internal strife, but in reality to divide up spheres of influence. Myriad City will be in chaos then, and we'll take the opportunity to infiltrate the Temple of Time," Shadow Three Thousand said.

"The Temple of Time is sometimes guarded by the Venerable One; how do we get in?"

"Shi Zun is entangled with Shi Tian and won't be back for a while. I will also arrange for someone to distract the guards and create an opportunity for Fellow Daoist Han," Ying Sanqian said.

"The owner has made very thoughtful arrangements. We'll proceed in three days." Han Mu stood up, preparing to leave.

"Fellow Daoist Han, please take care. I will send someone to contact you in three days." Ying Sanqian stood up to see him off.

After leaving the Shadow Auction House, Han Mu and Luo Feng returned to their residence, where Zhou Meng and Han Li had already returned.

"My lord, we've made contact with the First Elder. They're willing to cooperate, but on one condition: we must first help them eliminate several of the Third Elder's trusted subordinates," Zhou Meng said.

"What about the Third Elder?" Han Mu asked.

"The Third Elder also sent someone to contact us, offering even better terms, but I don't think they're credible," Han Li said.

"They are indeed untrustworthy. The Third Elder is backed by the Chaos Body and will not sincerely cooperate with us. The First Elder is backed by Shi Tian, ​​and although he is not trustworthy either, at least their goals are aligned, so we can cooperate temporarily," Han Mu analyzed.

"My lord, shall we help the Grand Elder?" Zhou Meng asked.

"We'll help, but not for free. If the Grand Elder wants us to help, we have to show sincerity. Han Li, go tell the Grand Elder's people that we can cooperate, but we have to pay half the reward first, and the other half after the job is done," Han Mu said.

"Yes." Han Li left.

"Zhou Meng, go and make preparations. We're going to the Temple of Time in three days, and there might be a tough battle," Han Mu said.

"My lord, the Temple of Time is heavily guarded. How do we get in?" Zhou Meng asked.

"Shadow Auction House will help us, and we have inside contacts," Han Mu explained the cooperation plan with Shadow Three Thousand.

"Is Ying Sanqian trustworthy? Could he betray us?" Zhou Meng asked worriedly.

"We can't trust everything, but we can cooperate for now, each getting what we need. Make your preparations, and we'll take action in three days," Han Mu said.

After Zhou Meng left, Han Mu brought up the system panel to check the status.

Name: Han Mu

[True Realm: Peak of Taiyi Jade Immortal]

[Time Rule: 100%]

Status: Normal

[Celestial Aura: -2000 points]

[System Prompt: The Time-Heaven Treasure Vault contains Time-Heaven Elixir, which can aid in breaking through to the Great Luo realm, but it is subject to Time-Heaven restrictions; proceed with caution.]

[Mission: Breakthrough to the Great Luo (In Progress)]

A glint flashed in Han Mu's eyes as he thought about the Divine Elixir of Time. If he could obtain the Divine Elixir of Time, he would be able to break through to the Great Luo realm and then have the power to protect himself when facing the Time Venerable.

Three days passed quickly, and the atmosphere in Wanxiang Tiancheng grew increasingly tense. The Anti-Time Alliance Conference was about to be held, and all forces were making preparations in secret.

Han Mu and his three companions prepared themselves and awaited Ying Sanqian's signal.

As evening fell, a sound transmission talisman flew over and landed in Han Mu's hand.

"Fellow Daoist Han, the time has come. Hurry to the East Gate; someone will be there to meet you."