The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

The Molten Realm is located at the edge of all the heavens and myriad worlds. It is a fire domain that burns all year round, with extremely high temperatures, making it impossible for ordinary cultivators to get close.

After flying for half a month on the Sky-Piercing Boat, Han Mu and his companions finally arrived at the outer edge of the Molten Fire Realm. In the distance, they saw a sea of ​​crimson fire, with flames soaring into the sky and waves of heat hitting them.

"It's so hot, I feel like I'm being roasted alive." Luo Feng wiped his sweat. He was the lowest level of cultivation, only a Grand Luo Golden Immortal in the early stage, and he was already finding it hard to cope with the heat outside the Molten Fire Realm.

"The Molten Realm is a forbidden land of fire attributes with extremely high temperatures, but it is beneficial to your body tempering and can strengthen your physical body," Han Mu said. His cultivation level was the highest, at the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, so this temperature was nothing to him.

"Refining the body? I think they should roast me instead," Luo Feng muttered.

"Stop complaining, my lord. There are spacetime turbulence and various fire-type monsters in the Molten Realm. Be careful," Zhou Meng warned.

"I know, Han Li, can you see the patterns in the formations of the Molten Realm?" Han Mu asked.

Han Li took out the array plate and deduced for a moment, his expression solemn: "My lord, the array in the Molten Realm is very ancient. It was left by the ancient Flame Emperor. It is divided into nine layers, each guarded by a powerful fire-type demon beast. The deepest layer is the Eternal Furnace."

"Nine levels? We'll have to overcome them one by one," Luo Feng said with a bitter face.

"Not necessarily. The core of the Molten Core can sense the location of the Eternal Furnace, so we can avoid some monsters." Han Mu took out the core of the Molten Core, which emitted a red light and pointed to the depths of the Molten Realm.

"Come on, follow me closely." Han Mu took the lead and rushed into the molten fire realm, with Zhou Meng and the other two following closely behind.

Upon entering the molten lava realm, the surrounding temperature suddenly rose, and the air itself seemed to be burning. Han Mu erected a protective shield of immortal power to keep the heat waves out.

"My lord, there are demonic beasts ahead," Zhou Meng suddenly said.

A giant fire beast, resembling a lion, burst forth from the sea of ​​fire ahead. Its body was engulfed in crimson flames, and its aura was powerful, indicating it was a mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"Flame Lion Beast, mid-stage Great Luo Golden Immortal, be careful," Han Mu warned.

Upon seeing Han Mu and his companions, the Flame Lion Beast roared and unleashed a ball of flame that slammed into Han Mu.

Han Mu neither dodged nor evaded, but instead unleashed a sword strike. The sword light cleaved the fireball in two, and the remaining force struck the Flame Lion Beast. The Flame Lion Beast let out a miserable cry as it was split in two and vanished into flames.

"Your Majesty is mighty!" Luo Feng flattered.

"Stop talking nonsense and keep going." Han Mu continued to venture deeper, encountering many fire-type monsters along the way, but he easily dealt with them all.

Soon, the four arrived at the third level of the Molten Realm, where the temperature was even higher, the flames changed from crimson to orange, and the air was filled with the smell of sulfur.

"My lord, there are people ahead," Zhou Meng suddenly said.

Han Mu looked ahead and saw a figure standing in the sea of ​​fire. It was an old man wearing a fiery red robe. The old man had red hair and beard and exuded the aura of a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal.

"I am Yan Huang, and I have been waiting here for Fellow Daoist Han for quite some time," the old man said, his voice booming.

"Yan Huang, a man of Shi Zun," Han Mu said warily.

"No, I am the guardian of the Eternal Forge, not a subordinate of the Time Lord," Yan Huang shook his head.

"Then why are you waiting for me?" Han Mu asked.

"I sense that you possess the core of the Molten Core, the key to unlocking the Eternal Forge. I have been waiting here to invite you to participate in the trial," said the Flame Emperor.

"What kind of test?" Han Mu asked.

"The test of the Eternal Forge. Passing the test will grant you the sixth fragment of the Coffin of Origin and the recognition of the Eternal Forge," said Yan Huang.

"What is the test?" Han Mu asked.

"It's simple. Defeat me and you can enter the Eternal Furnace," Yan Huang laughed, unleashing the aura of a peak Great Luo Golden Immortal, even stronger than Shi Yu's.

"Peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, alright, I accept the test." Han Mu did not back down; he wanted to test his strength after refining the fifth fragment.

"You've got guts, take this!" Yan Huang struck out with his palm, the palm print transforming into a fire dragon that lunged at Han Mu with bared fangs and claws.

Han Mu activated his Time Law, slowing down the flow of time around him and greatly reducing the speed of the fire dragon. Han Mu then unleashed a sword strike, annihilating the fire dragon with the light of the blade.

"The law of time, not bad, but not enough." Yan Huang made his move again, this time with a rain of fire, countless fireballs falling from the sky and covering the entire area.

"Time stop." Han Mu shouted, and time around him froze. The fire rain stopped in mid-air, and Han Mu took the opportunity to rush in front of Yan Huang and thrust out his sword.

Yan Huang reacted quickly, dodging to the side, but a cut was made on his shoulder, and blood flowed out.

"Excellent swordsmanship, let's go again." Yan Huang's fighting spirit soared, and he engaged Han Mu in battle.

The two fought for hundreds of rounds. Han Mu became more and more courageous as the battle progressed. With the combination of the Time Law and the Heart of the Demon God, he unleashed his full power, and Yan Huang gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

"That was exhilarating! I haven't had such a satisfying fight in a long time. Han Mu, you are qualified to enter the Eternal Furnace." Yan Huang suddenly stopped and laughed heartily.

"Thank you, senior." Han Mu also sheathed his sword and clasped his hands in thanks.

"The Eternal Furnace is located at the deepest part of the Molten Realm. With the core of the Molten Heart, you can open the furnace. However, I must warn you that there is a contingency plan left by the Time Lord inside the Eternal Furnace. Be careful," said the Flame Emperor.

"Thank you for the reminder, senior. I will remember it," Han Mu said.

"Go on, I will continue to guard this place and wait for the next destined person." After saying this, Yan Huang disappeared.

Han Mu led Zhou Meng and the other two deeper and soon arrived at the deepest part of the Molten Realm. In front of them was a huge furnace, which was completely red and emitted terrifying high temperature. It was the Eternal Furnace.

"This is the Eternal Forge, how magnificent!" Luo Feng exclaimed.

"My lord, the furnace is protected by an array, and it can only be opened with the core of the Heart of the Molten Core," Han Li said.

Han Mu took out the core of the Molten Heart. The core emitted a red light and resonated with the furnace. The array on the surface of the furnace began to dissipate, revealing a portal.

"Let's go in." Han Mu took the lead and entered the furnace, followed closely by Zhou Meng and the other two.

Upon entering the furnace, one finds a vast space with a fragment suspended in the center – the sixth fragment of the Coffin of Origin.

"The sixth fragment." Han Mu's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to collect the fragment.

Suddenly, a phantom appeared around the fragment. The phantom wore a golden robe, had a blurred face, and exuded the pressure of an Immortal Emperor.

"Han Mu, I have been waiting for you for a long time," the illusory figure said, its voice icy.

"Time Venerable." Han Mu's expression changed drastically. This was a projection of the Time Venerable, and it was even stronger than the previous projection, reaching the level of an Immortal Emperor.

"I knew you would come, so I left a projection here, waiting for you to walk right into my trap," the projection of the Time Lord sneered.

Han Mu's expression turned serious. A projection at the level of an Immortal Emperor—this was troublesome.