The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Inside the secret room, Han Mu sat cross-legged. His white hair had turned black again, and the wrinkles on his face had disappeared, but his breathing was still somewhat weak.

The fifth fragment of the Coffin of Origin floated before him, emitting a faint golden light. The Dao of Time contained within the fragment was slowly merging into Han Mu's body.

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

Name: Han Mu

[True Realm: Mid-stage Great Luo Loose Immortal (Recovering from Injuries)]

[Time Rule: 100% (Damage Repair in Progress)]

[Status: Severely injured and not yet healed; lifespan reduced by a thousand years]

[Celestial Aura: +1800 points]

[System Notification: Refining the fifth fragment will take seven days; current progress is 3/7]

Han Mu closed his eyes to continue healing, using the laws of time to accelerate the refining of the fragments. With Zhou Meng and others guarding outside, he was temporarily safe.

But on the fifth day of refining, the restrictions of the secret chamber suddenly trembled.

Han Mu opened his eyes, his brows furrowing slightly. He had personally set up this restriction, and it would not vibrate unless attacked by a powerful enemy.

"My lord, something terrible has happened! The First Elder and the Second Elder have broken in!" Zhou Meng's anxious voice came from outside.

"So fast." Han Mu collected the fragments of the Coffin of Origin, got up, and walked out of the secret chamber.

Zhou Meng, Han Li, and Luo Feng were all outside, all three of them injured, clearly having just been in battle.

"What happened? Where are Ghost Hand and the others?" Han Mu asked.

"Ghost Hand and the other two tried to stop the Grand Elder, but they were no match for him. They were seriously injured in one move. Now the Grand Elder and the Second Elder have already reached outside the headquarters," Zhou Meng said anxiously.

"The First Elder is at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and the Second Elder is at the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. Even if we combine our strength, we are no match for him. My lord, let's go quickly," Han Li said.

"We can't leave. The headquarters is sealed off by an array, a Heaven-Binding and Earth-Locking Array personally set up by the Grand Elder. Unless we break the array, we can't get out," Luo Feng said with a wry smile.

Han Mu walked to the window and looked outside. Sure enough, he saw a transparent light shield covering the entire headquarters of the Reverse Time Alliance. Runes flowed on the light shield, radiating a terrifying pressure.

"The Heaven-Binding Earth-Locking Formation, a formation set up by a peak Grand Luo Golden Immortal, is indeed difficult to break." Han Mu frowned.

"My lord, what should we do now? We definitely can't win if we fight head-on. How about we negotiate?" Zhou Meng suggested.

"Negotiation? What are we negotiating with? The Grand Elder is clearly after the fragment. He won't give up until we hand it over." Han Li shook his head.

"Giving away the fragments is impossible. This is something I earned with my life, and no one can take it away." A cold glint flashed in Han Mu's eyes.

"But we can't beat them. The Grand Elder could crush us with a single finger." Luo Feng scratched his head, then his eyes suddenly lit up. "That's right, Master, don't you have a fragment of the Key of Time? Can we use the Key of Time to escape?"

"The Key of Time requires three fragments to be used, and I only have two. I'm still one short," Han Mu said.

"That's it, time to die." Luo Feng slumped to the ground, his face filled with despair.

"Fatty, have some backbone. The master hasn't said he's giving up yet." Zhou Meng kicked Luo Feng.

"Han Li, where is the core of the Heaven-Binding Earth-Locking Formation? Can it be broken?" Han Mu asked Han Li.

"The key to the formation is in the hands of the Grand Elder. Unless we kill the Grand Elder, we cannot break the formation," Han Li said with a wry smile.

"Killing the Grand Elder is even more difficult," Zhou Meng shook his head.

Han Mu pondered for a moment, a decisive look flashing in his eyes.

"Since we can't get out, let's fight our way in. Doesn't the Grand Elder want the fragment? I'll give it to him, but let's see if he's alive to take it."

"My lord, are you really going to give me the fragment?" Zhou Meng's eyes widened.

"I'll give it to him, but not for free. I'll use the fragments as bait to lure him into a trap," Han Mu sneered.

"How do we do it?" Han Li asked.

"Do you still remember that demonic shadow in the Demon Sealing Well? When I was refining the fragment, I obtained some information from it. That demonic shadow was a wisp of remnant will of an ancient demon god, which was sealed in the Demon Sealing Well by Senior Shi Shou. The fragment was the core of the seal. Now that I have taken the fragment, the seal has weakened, and the demonic shadow will soon break free," Han Mu said.

"The master intends to lure the Grand Elder to the Demon-Sealing Well so that the Demon Shadow can deal with him." Han Li's eyes lit up.

"That's right. Demon Shadow is at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, and the Grand Elder is also at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. When two tigers fight, one of them will surely be injured. We can sit back and reap the benefits," Han Mu said.

"But how do we lure the Grand Elder to the Demon-Sealing Well? The Grand Elder isn't stupid; he won't fall for it easily." Zhou Meng frowned.

"He will go, because I tampered with the fragments to make him think they are fake, and the real fragments are still in the Sealed Demon Well," Han Mu said with a smile.

"Your Majesty is brilliant! The Grand Elder will definitely go to the Sealed Demon Well for the sake of the true fragment." Luo Feng clapped his hands.

"But since the Grand Elder went to the Demon Sealing Well, the Demon Shadow will deal with us first, after all, we took the fragments," Han Li reminded him.

"So we need to get to the Demon Sealing Well before the Grand Elder, set a trap, and then make our move after the Grand Elder and the Demon Shadow are both severely injured," Han Mu said.

"How can we get out? There's a Heaven-Locking Earth Formation outside." Zhou Meng looked outside.

"The Heaven-Binding Earth-Locking Formation is strong, but it's not invincible. Han Li, do you have any way to create an opening in the formation so we can sneak out?" Han Mu asked Han Li.

"Yes, it does, but it takes time, and the opening is very small, only lasting for three breaths," Han Li said.

"Three breaths is enough. Go and prepare. We'll move out tonight," Han Mu said.

"Yes." Han Li nodded and went to prepare the materials to break the formation.

"My lord, your injuries haven't healed yet. Can you still fight?" Zhou Meng asked worriedly.

"It's alright. After refining the fragments for five days, my injuries will be 70% healed, which should be enough to handle it," Han Mu said.

"That's good, my lord. I'll arrange the retreat route to ensure everything goes smoothly," Zhou Meng said.

"Fatty, go and inform Ghost Hand and the other two to get ready to leave together tonight," Han Mu said to Luo Feng.

"Yes, my lord." Luo Feng ran out.

Han Mu returned to the secret chamber and took out the fifth fragment. The fragment emitted a golden light, and the Dao of Time contained within it became even more intense.

"Senior Shi Shou, what is the purpose of leaving this fragment behind?" Han Mu murmured to himself.

The fragment suddenly vibrated, and a message entered Han Mu's mind.

"At the bottom of the Sealed Demon Well, there are clues to the Source of Time. Collect all six fragments to activate the Source of Time."

Han Mu's eyes lit up; the clue to the Source of Time was exactly what he needed.

"I see. Senior Shi Shou hid the clues in the fragments, which can only be triggered when they are refined to a certain degree." Han Mu gripped the fragments tightly, a determined look flashing in his eyes.

"I will go to the source of time."

There was a knock on the door of the secret room, and Zhou Meng walked in.

"My lord, the Grand Elder sent a message talisman, saying that we have one day to consider and hand over the fragment, or else he will raze the headquarters to the ground."

"One day is enough. Tell him that the fragments can be given to him, but he must come and collect them in person," Han Mu sneered.

"Yes, I'll go and get back to you right away." Zhou Meng withdrew.

Han Mu looked at the fragments in his hand, a slight smile curving his lips.

"Elder, the Demon-Sealing Well will be your final resting place."

The communication talisman vibrated again. Han Mu took it, and the cold voice of the First Elder came from inside.

"Han Mu, I know what you're up to. The Demon Sealing Well, is it? I'll be waiting for you there. Let's see who has the last laugh."

Han Mu's expression changed slightly; the Grand Elder had actually seen through his plan.

"Interesting, let's see who has the better strategy then."