The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

After leaving the Fallen God Mountain Range, Han Mu and his two companions boarded the Sky-Piercing Boat and sped towards the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly City.

On the boat, Han Mu sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing and consolidate his newly broken-through cultivation. The power of the late-stage Great Luo Loose Immortal circulated within his body, more than three times stronger than before.

"My lord, your breakthrough this time was too fast. Will your foundation become unstable?" Zhou Meng asked with some concern.

"It's alright. Although the demonic blood is violent, I have refined it with the law of time, and it has become nourishment. Now my realm is stable, but I just need time to get used to the power." Han Mu opened his eyes, and the golden light in his eyes subsided.

"That's good. But Master, what are we going to Wanxiang Heavenly City for? Isn't that the territory of the Time Venerable?" Luo Feng asked, scratching his head.

"Myriad Manifestations Heavenly City is a neutral force. Although it is close to the territory of the Time Lord's forces, it is not under his jurisdiction. There is a teleportation array there that leads to the Chaotic Mist Sea. We must go there," Han Mu explained.

"Teleportation array, my lord, I have a question." Luo Feng suddenly thought of something.

"explain."

"The Chaotic Mist Sea is one of the three most dangerous places. Those who go in face a nine-out-of-ten chance of death. Why do we have to go? Can't we just find a place to hide in the myriad realms and come out when we're stronger?" Luo Feng asked, puzzled.

Zhou Meng shook his head: "Fatty, you don't understand. The Source of Time is the only thing that can completely destroy the Demon God. The Demon God has been suppressed for a hundred years. After a hundred years, it will break free of its seal. At that time, all the heavens and myriad worlds will suffer. The Lord is doing this to save all living beings."

"Saving all living beings, is our Lord really that great?" Luo Feng looked at Han Mu.

Han Mu said calmly, "Saving the common people is secondary. The main reason is that I can't sleep peacefully until the demon god is eliminated. Moreover, the Source of Time allows me to control the laws of time, which is the key to a higher realm. I must go for both public and private reasons."

"Oh, so it was for yourself. I'm relieved. I thought the master had changed his ways." Luo Feng breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhou Meng glared at Luo Feng, but Han Mu smiled and said, "To tell the truth, that's good."

After flying for three days, the Sky-Piercing Ship appeared ahead of them, and a magnificent city appeared. The city was suspended in mid-air and surrounded by array formations. It was the Myriad Manifestations Heavenly City.

"We've arrived. Put away the flying boat and we'll walk into the city." Han Mu put away the flying boat, and the three of them landed at the city gate.

There were guards at the city gate, all of whom were at the Taiyi Jade Immortal level. When they saw Han Mu and his companions approaching, they stepped forward to question them.

"Where do you three come from, and what brings you into the city?"

"I came from the Eastern Region. I need to use the teleportation array to enter the city." Han Mu showed a token, which was the VIP token he had obtained at the auction.

Upon seeing the token, the guards greeted them respectfully: "So you are a distinguished guest. Please come in. However, the teleportation array is located in the city center and requires the city lord's approval to use."

"Understood, take me to see the city lord." Han Mu put away the token.

The guards led Han Mu and his two companions into the city. The city was bustling with activity, filled with people of all races, and was incredibly lively.

"My lord, this Myriad Manifestations Heavenly City truly lives up to its reputation as a neutral force; even demons can be seen here," Zhou Meng said in a low voice.

"Neutral forces only care about interests, not background. As long as money is paid, anything can be traded," Han Mu said calmly.

The city lord's mansion is located in the city center. After the guards announced the arrival, the city lord personally came to greet them.

The city lord was a middle-aged scholar with a cultivation level in the mid-stage of the Great Luo Loose Immortal realm. When he saw Han Mu, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Han, your arrival is a great honor. Please come in."

"You're too kind, City Lord. I've come here to borrow the teleportation array to travel to the Chaotic Mist Sea," Han Mu said, getting straight to the point.

The city lord's expression changed slightly: "The Chaotic Mist Sea, that's a forbidden zone. What are you doing there, Fellow Daoist Han?"

"I'm looking for something. City Lord, just activate the teleportation array, and the reward will be substantial." Han Mu took out a storage ring containing 100,000 immortal crystals.

The city lord took the storage ring, scanned it with his divine sense, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Fellow Daoist Han is very generous. However, the teleportation array has been in disrepair for many years and will need three days to repair. The three of you should stay in the city for now, and I will personally activate the teleportation array in three days."

"Thank you for your trouble, City Lord." Han Mu nodded.

The city lord arranged for Han Mu and his two companions to stay at the city lord's mansion. Han Mu did not let his guard down and had Han Li secretly check the rooms.

"My lord, there is no monitoring array in the room, but the city lord's mansion has a large trapping array. Once activated, even a Great Luo Golden Immortal would have difficulty escaping," Han Li transmitted his voice.

"As expected, there's something fishy going on. This city lord has ill intentions," Han Mu sneered.

"My lord, what should we do? Should we strike first?" Zhou Meng asked.

"No rush, let's see what tricks he's up to. These three days are perfect for consolidating my cultivation." Han Mu sat down cross-legged and began to cultivate.

Three days later, the city lord sent someone to invite them, saying that the teleportation array had been repaired.

Han Mu and his two companions arrived at the city center, where there was a high platform with intricate arrays carved on it—a teleportation array.

"Fellow Daoist Han, the teleportation array is ready and can be activated at any time," the city lord said with a smile, but a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"You've gone to a lot of trouble, City Lord, but before we start, I'd like to ask you a question: why are you helping Shi Zun?" Han Mu suddenly said.

The city lord's expression changed: "Fellow Daoist Han, what makes you say such a thing?"

"Stop pretending. I can sense the trapping formation in your mansion and the Time Lord's mark on your body," Han Mu said calmly.

When the city lord realized he had been exposed, he stopped pretending and let out a cold laugh.

"Since you've seen through me, I won't waste any more words. The Emperor has ordered your life to be taken, Han Mu, prepare to die."

The city lord clapped his hands, and dozens of experts appeared around him, all of whom were at least at the Taiyi Jade Immortal level, surrounding Han Mu and his two companions.

"With your abilities?" Han Mu said disdainfully.

"Of course not, come out, Lord Shiyu." The city lord bowed to the void.

A figure emerged from the void, clad in black robes, exuding a terrifying aura; he was none other than an early-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"Shi Yu, one of the four great generals under Shi Zun. I didn't expect Shi Zun to think so highly of me." Han Mu's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Han Mu, Shi Zun has ordered that you be taken back. If you surrender, you will suffer less physical pain," Shi Yu said coldly.

"You dare to surrender?" Han Mu took a step forward, activating the Law of Time, which slowed down the flow of time around him.

"The laws of time, interesting, but not enough to impress me." Shi Yu waved his hand, and the laws of time were broken. Han Mu staggered back three steps, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

"My lord!" Zhou Meng and Luo Feng exclaimed in surprise.

"I'm fine. You all step back. Leave this man to me." Han Mu wiped away the blood, his eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"Han Mu, you're just a late-stage Great Luo Loose Immortal, while I'm a Great Luo Golden Immortal. There's a whole realm difference between us. What do you have to fight me with?" Shi Yu sneered.

"Fight with your life on the line." Han Mu summoned the Coffin of Origin, and the small golden coffin transformed into a giant coffin hundreds of feet long, which headed towards the Prison of Time to suppress it.

"The Coffin of Origin, a fine item, now it belongs to me." Shi Yu neither dodged nor evaded, and punched the giant coffin.

boom.

The giant coffin collided with the fist, unleashing a terrifying shockwave that caused surrounding buildings to collapse and sent the city lord and others flying.

"You've got some skill, but it's not enough." Shi Yu threw another punch, this time containing the power of time, which actually shook back the Coffin of Origin.

Han Mu's expression was solemn. Shi Yu was too strong; he was no match for him in a direct confrontation.

"My lord, use that move," Zhou Meng transmitted telepathically.

Han Mu nodded, formed hand seals, and the Coffin of Origin suddenly exploded, turning into countless fragments that surrounded the Time Prison.

"Time-Space Cage, seal!" Han Mu spat out his essence blood, and the fragments formed a cage, trapping the Time Prison.

"A mere trick." Shi Yu slammed his fist into the cage, causing it to tremble and crack.

"Now's the time, let's go." Han Mu pulled Zhou Meng and Luo Feng into the teleportation array and activated it.

"Trying to escape? Not so easy." Shi Yu smashed the cage and grabbed at the teleportation array.

But the teleportation array had already been activated, and Han Mu and his two companions disappeared in the light.

Shi Yu missed his target, his face darkening.

"Pass down the order: seal off all entrances to the Chaotic Mist Sea. Han Mu must die."

"Yes." The city lord and the others bowed.

At the edge of the Chaotic Mist Sea, Han Mu and his two companions stumbled out of the teleportation array, their faces pale.

"My lord, are you alright?" Zhou Meng helped Han Mu up.

"It's nothing, I just overexerted myself. I'll be fine after a rest." Han Mu sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing.

"My lord, the prison was too powerful back then. What should we do next?" Luo Feng asked.

"Advance into the Chaotic Mist Sea, find the Source of Time. As long as we control the laws of time, the Time Prison is nothing to fear." Han Mu looked ahead, where the mist was thick, which was the Chaotic Mist Sea.

Suddenly, the Time Guardian Mark in Zhou Meng's arms glowed, pointing towards the depths of the Misty Sea.

"My Lord, the mark is responding; the Source of Time is inside."

"Let's go." Han Mu stood up and walked towards the Misty Sea.

As soon as the three entered the Misty Sea, the surrounding scenery changed, and countless mirror images appeared, each containing a Han Mu.

"This is... the Mirror of Time." Han Mu's expression was solemn.