The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Bloodstained forbidden land, at the edge of the stone forest.

Han Yunge shared the information about the Minor Five Elements Evil-Breaking Array that she had obtained from her mind with Han Li. Of course, she couldn't say that it was passed down from her grandfather, but only claimed that it was an ancient array technique secretly passed down in the family, which she suddenly recalled when the blood evil was abnormal.

"This formation requires five array flags of different attributes, arranged according to the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. This will form a small five-element cycle, disrupting the balance of the surrounding blood and evil energy," Han Yunge explained, pointing to the simple array diagram on the ground. "I have the 'Geng Metal Flag' of the metal element and the 'Qing Wood Flag' of the wood element, but I'm still missing the three flags of water, fire, and earth."

Han Li carefully examined the array diagram, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. Although he was not skilled in array formations, his knowledge was not bad, and he could see that this array was indeed exquisite, subtly conforming to the principles of mutual generation and restraint of the five elements, making it perfect for interfering with the blood-fiend energy.

"Water-attribute array flags can be replaced with 'Frosty Jade Talismans,' earth-attribute flags can be replaced with 'Earth Stones,' and fire-attribute flags..." Han Li took out several materials from his storage bag. "I have a piece of 'Earth Flame Crystal,' which is a fire-attribute spiritual material, but it needs to be refined."

"I'll refine it," Han Yunge said without hesitation. She had been refining pills for many years and was extremely skilled in controlling fire and handling materials. Although she had never refined array flags before, the principles were the same.

Han Li handed her the materials, while he stood guard beside her, keeping a watchful eye on their surroundings. The bloodthirsty aura in the crimson swamp grew increasingly dense; the originally pale red miasma had turned a dark, blood-red hue, and the air was filled with a nauseating, sweet-smelling stench. He could feel his spiritual energy circulating somewhat sluggishly.

"System, monitor Han Yunge's surroundings. Issue an immediate warning if anyone approaches." Inside his cave on Qingxia Peak, Han Mu remotely monitored the area through the system. He couldn't directly intervene, but he could provide information support.

[Under surveillance...]

Han Yunge's current location: Blood Miasma Stone Forest (East)

[Surrounding Threat: Bloodlust concentration continues to rise, current concentration 7.3% (Dangerous)]

A third-tier demonic beast, the Blood-Eyed Python, is roaming five miles away and is approaching this location.

[Recommendation: Complete the crafting of the array flags within one incense stick's time.]

Han Mu frowned. A third-tier demonic beast was comparable to an early Foundation Establishment cultivator; Han Yunge and Han Li would have a hard time dealing with it. They had to set up an array as soon as possible.

In the stone forest, Han Yunge was completely focused. She took out a small alchemy furnace—a birthday gift from her grandfather. Although it was an alchemy furnace, it was sufficient for refining simple array flags. She put the Earth Flame Crystal into the furnace, activated her dual wood and fire spiritual roots, and used wood to start fire. The flames in the furnace immediately blazed brightly.

"The fire control technique is quite good." Han Li nodded to himself. This woman's alchemy skills are indeed extraordinary. Her fire control is precise, and her spiritual power manipulation is delicate, which is rare among Qi Refining disciples.

After an incense stick's time, the three simple array flags were completed. The Cold Jade Talisman transformed into a small ice-blue flag, the Earth Stone into a small earth-yellow flag, and the Earth Flame Crystal into a small crimson flag. Although their grade was not high, their attributes were pure, sufficient for setting up an array.

"Begin setting up the formation." Han Yunge stood up, her face somewhat pale. Crafting three formation flags in succession had taken a toll on her.

The two arranged the array flags in the center of the stone forest according to the five elements. The Geng Metal flag was in the west, the Qing Wood flag in the east, the Han Water flag in the north, the Di Fire flag in the south, and the Wu Earth flag in the center. Han Yunge stood at the position of the Wu Earth flag in the center, made hand seals, and poured spiritual power into the five array flags.

hum-

Five array flags lit up simultaneously, their five-colored spiritual light flowing and forming a five-element light shield three zhang in diameter. Inside the shield, the bloodthirsty energy dissipated rapidly, like ice and snow meeting fire, and the air became fresh again. Outside the shield, the bloodthirsty energy was repelled by the power of the five elements and could not penetrate.

"It's done!" Han Yunge breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Han Li felt the fresh air within the light barrier, and his spiritual energy flowed smoothly again. He couldn't help but exclaim, "What a fine formation! With this formation as our base, we have at least three days of safety. But after three days, if the bloodthirsty energy continues to increase, this formation probably won't be able to hold out."

"Three days is enough," Han Yunge said. "Grandpa... according to family records, such large-scale blood demon mutations usually have a core array. As long as we find the core and destroy the array eye, we can resolve the crisis."

"The core of the formation..." Han Li looked towards the depths of the forbidden area, where the blood light was the densest. "It should be in that direction. But there must be heavy guards there, and there might even be Nascent Soul cultivators stationed there."

"We don't need to directly destroy the array's core." A wise glint flashed in Han Yunge's eyes. "As long as we continuously set up minor Five Elements Shattering Arrays around the outer perimeter of the array to disrupt the balance of blood and evil, we can weaken the array's power. If we can find other disciples to join forces and set up arrays in multiple locations simultaneously, the effect will be even better."

Han Li gave Han Yunge a deep look. This woman was not only exceptionally talented and meticulous, but more importantly, she could remain calm in a crisis and come up with practical solutions. He had initially had doubts about the cooperation, but now he felt more in agreement.

"Okay, let's do it that way." Han Li nodded. "But first, we need to survive. That Blood-Eyed Python outside is already here."

Before the words were finished, a rustling sound came from outside the stone forest, and a giant python, as thick as a water bucket, blood red all over, with eyes the size of lanterns, slowly slithered in. It was the third-tier demonic beast, the Blood-Eyed Python!

The Blood-Eyed Python sensed the aura of the Five Elements Light Barrier and let out a threatening roar. It could feel that the light barrier made it very uncomfortable.

"I'll deal with it, you maintain the formation." Han Li took out several talismans, his eyes calm. Facing a third-tier demonic beast, although he was only at the eleventh level of Qi Refining, he was not without the power to fight.

"No, we'll do it together." Han Yunge shook her head. "The formation is complete. As long as I don't leave the core of the formation, I can control it. I have several life-saving magical artifacts that can restrain it."

Han Li hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement. With the two of them working together, their chances of victory would be much greater.

The Blood-Eyed Python had swum outside the light barrier and opened its mouth to spew out a stream of blood-red poisonous mist. The poisonous mist made a hissing, corrosive sound upon contact with the Five Elements Light Barrier, but it was quickly neutralized by the power of the Five Elements.

"Attack!" Han Li struck first, activating three lightning talismans simultaneously, sending three bolts of lightning hurtling towards the Blood-Eyed Python. Han Yunge, meanwhile, manipulated the Azure Wood Flag, transforming it into several azure vines that coiled around the python's body.

The blood-eyed python roared, its massive tail sweeping across, scattering most of the lightning, but its body trembled from the shock. Azure vines coiled around it, though they were quickly broken off, but their movement was slowed.

The two men and the python engaged in a fierce battle in the stone forest. Han Li took the lead in the attack, unleashing a barrage of talismans and spells. Although their power was insufficient to severely injure the Blood-Eyed Python, they thoroughly harassed it. Han Yunge focused on defense, manipulating the Five Elements Light Shield to resist the poisonous mist and the python's tail attacks, while simultaneously using the Azure Wood Flag and the Earth Fire Flag to support her attacks.

The battle lasted for fifteen minutes. The Blood-Eyed Python had several wounds, but they were all minor. However, Han Li and Han Yunge's spiritual energy had been depleted by more than half. If this continued, they would eventually be worn down and die.

"I must cripple it with one blow!" Han Li gritted his teeth and took out a golden talisman. This was one of his trump cards for survival—a third-tier "Golden Sword Talisman," whose power was comparable to a full-force attack from the early Foundation Establishment stage, but he only had one.

"I'll help you get a chance." Han Yunge also took out the "Mysterious Tortoise Pendant" given to her by her grandfather, preparing to withstand a blow.

At this critical moment, an unexpected change occurred.

From the depths of the forbidden area, a deafening roar suddenly resounded. The entire crimson forbidden area trembled violently, and the crimson light in the sky surged wildly, as if some terrifying being was about to awaken.

Sensing something, the Blood-Eyed Python suddenly stopped attacking, looked in terror into the depths of the forbidden area, and then fled without looking back.

Han Li and Han Yunge looked at each other, both seeing surprise and doubt in each other's eyes.

"Something's happened at the core of the forbidden area," Han Li said in a deep voice.

Unbeknownst to them, Wang Chan was laughing maniacally on the core altar of the forbidden area.

"The Blood Moon Demon Lord's divided soul has awakened! The formation is mostly complete; in two more days, everyone will die!"

The blood-red forbidden land has become a living hell.

Han Yunge and Han Li had only just embarked on their path to survival.