The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Two weeks later, at Qingxia Peak.

Han Mu walked out of the quiet room, his aura fluctuating slightly, but he quickly returned to calm.

"System, check the current status."

[Host: Han Mu]

[Cultivation Level: Late Stage of True Core Formation (Early Stage of False Core Formation)]

[Cultivation Technique: Primordial Longevity Technique (Fifth Level 5%)]

[Supernatural Abilities: Five Elements Divine Light (Minor Success), Five Elements Sword Formation (Minor Success), Five Elements Escape Technique (Major Success), etc.]

[Magic Items: Qiankun Fan (Form Form, Mid-Grade Spiritual Artifact), Five Elements Spiritual Pearl (Low-Grade Spiritual Artifact)]

Family Contribution Points: -650 (must be replenished within one year)

Main quest progress: 40%

[Missions in progress: Talent cultivation, Blood Trial, Sect Pact, Frustrate Qingxu Sect's provocation]

After half a month of seclusion, Han Mu successfully broke through to the late stage of Core Formation. His "Primordial Longevity Technique" entered the fifth level, and his Five Elements Divine Light also improved from minor to major completion, becoming even more powerful than before.

"Father, you've emerged from seclusion." Han Changqing sensed the movement and flew over from afar.

"Hmm, is there any news from Yun Ge?" Han Mu asked.

"I received a message yesterday that Yun Ge has successfully passed the outer sect test of Huangfeng Valley and has joined Danxia Peak as an inner sect disciple." Han Changqing smiled. "Master Qingyun personally accepted her as a nominal disciple, saying that Yun Ge has an exceptional talent for alchemy and will be given special attention."

"A nominal disciple?" Han Mu nodded slightly. "That's good. With Master Qingyun looking after her, Yun Ge's days in Huangfeng Valley won't be too bad. Moreover, nominal disciples have more freedom, which won't interfere with her cultivation of her family's heritage."

"Yes. Yun Ge also mentioned in her letter that she met a senior brother named Han Li in Huangfeng Valley. He was also from Yanling Fort and took good care of her," Han Changqing said.

Han Mu's heart skipped a beat. Han Li, they would finally have something to do with each other.

"Han Li? What is his cultivation level?" Han Mu pretended not to know.

"At the eleventh level of Qi Refining, his aptitude is said to be average, but he cultivates diligently and is quite strong in combat among Qi Refining disciples," Han Changqing said. "Yun Ge said that this Senior Brother Han is low-key and dislikes fighting, so he gets along well with her."

"We're both from Yanling Fort, so it's only right that we look out for each other." Han Mu nodded. "Reply to Yun Ge and tell her to focus on her cultivation and not worry about home. Also, it's fine to befriend that Senior Brother Han, but don't reveal too much about your family."

"I understand."

At this moment, Doctor Mo rushed over, his face grave: "Ancestor, something has happened."

"What is it?"

"There's movement from Qingxu Sect," Doctor Mo said in a deep voice. "My spies near Qingxu Sect have reported that they are mobilizing manpower and seem to be preparing to attack us. The leader is Xuan Chengzi, and there are also three Core Formation stage elders and more than ten Foundation Establishment stage disciples."

Han Changqing's expression changed: "Four Core Formation cultivators? Is the Qingxu Sect going to send out their entire force?"

"Not all of them are from the Qingxu Sect," Doctor Mo said. "Two of them, who have reached the Core Formation stage, are helpers invited by the Qingxu Sect. One is Tu Gang, 'Blood Hand' from the Black Fiend Sect, who is in the mid-stage of Core Formation. The other is Liu San Niang, 'Poisonous Lady,' who is in the early stage of Core Formation. These two are quite famous in the cultivation world of Yue Kingdom; they are both ruthless individuals."

"Black Fiend Sect? Poisonous Woman?" Han Mu frowned. "When did the Qingxu Sect get involved with these evil sects?"

"I heard that the alliance was formed at the Tianque Fort ruins," Doctor Mo said. "Qingxu Sect suffered a great loss this time and urgently needs to establish its authority, so it spared no expense to invite help. Moreover, I have heard that the reason Qingxu Sect is targeting us is not only because of the Tianque Fort incident, but also because they suspect that we are colluding with Guiling Sect."

"Colluding with the Ghost Spirit Sect?" Han Mu sneered. "If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext. It seems the Qingxu Sect is determined to destroy my Han family to intimidate other forces."

"Father, what do we do now?" Han Changqing asked. "Four Core Formation cultivators, two of whom are in the mid-stage of Core Formation, what do we..."

"Scared?" Han Mu glanced at him.

"I'm not afraid!" Han Changqing straightened his back. "It's just... my Han family only has my father as a Core Formation cultivator. Even with the help of a powerful formation, I'm afraid..."

"Who said I'm the only Core Formation cultivator in the Han family?" Han Mu said calmly.

Han Changqing was taken aback: "Father means..."

Han Mu did not answer, but instead said to Doctor Mo, "Elder Mo, go and prepare to activate the full power of the Five Elements Mountain Protection Array. Also, have all clansmen enter the core area of ​​the array, and no one is allowed to leave without my permission."

"Yes!" Doctor Mo responded and left.

Han Mu then looked at Han Changqing: "Changqing, come with me."

The two arrived at a secluded cave in the back mountains. Inside the cave was a stone platform, on which sat a man in black robes.

"This is..." Han Changqing looked at the man in black robes and felt that he was somewhat familiar.

The man in black robes opened his eyes, revealing a face that bore a seven-tenths resemblance to Han Mu, but was younger.

"This is my father's clone," Han Mu said. "It was created through the cultivation of a secret technique and possesses the strength of the early Core Formation stage. With you added, my Han family now has three Core Formation stage cultivators."

Han Changqing stared in shock at the black-robed clone, then at Han Mu: "A clone? Father, this…"

"No need to ask any more questions. Remember, this is a family secret and must not be revealed to outsiders," Han Mu said. "Now, you and your clone should familiarize yourselves with each other in the cave. In three days, you will face the Qingxu Sect."

"Yes!" Han Changqing suppressed his shock and sat opposite the black-robed clone to begin communicating.

Han Mu left the cave, returned to the main hall, and summoned the system interface.

"System, check the task progress."

[Mission: Sect Agreement (Completed)]

[Reward: 1500 Contribution Points, Increased Favorability with Huangfeng Valley]

[Contribution Points Updated: 850]

[Mission: Frustrate the Qingxu Sect's provocation (In progress)]

[Current Status: The Qingxu Sect, in alliance with the Black Fiend Sect and the Poisonous Woman, will attack the Han Family in three days.]

[Suggestion: Defeating the enemy and killing a Core Formation stage cultivator will grant additional contribution points.]

A cold glint flashed in Han Mu's eyes. "Qingxu Sect, since you've delivered yourselves to our doorstep, don't blame me for being impolite."

Four Core Formation cultivators are perfect for practice; let's test the strength of those in the late Core Formation stage.

"System, exchange for a set of Tier 3 killing formation, 'Five Elements Extinction Formation'."

[Five Elements Extinction Array: A third-tier killing array that requires a magic weapon with five elemental attributes as its core. It can trap and kill Core Formation stage cultivators.]

[2000 contribution points are required for redemption; current contribution points are insufficient]

He didn't have enough contribution points. After a moment's thought, Han Mu decided to exchange for array diagrams first and then refine array flags himself.

"Exchange for array diagrams."

[Exchange for the Five Elements Extinction Formation Diagram, deducting 500 contribution points]

Current contribution points: 350

[Obtained: Five Elements Extinction Array Diagram (Jade Slip)]

Han Mu took out the jade slip, probed it with his divine sense, and quickly began to comprehend it. With his current mastery of array formations, comprehending a third-order array was not difficult, but refining the array flags would take time.

Three days is enough.

For the next three days, Han Mu went into seclusion to refine the array flags. The Five Elements Extinction Array requires five main array flags, each corresponding to one of the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. In addition, it also requires thirty-six secondary array flags.

The Han family's warehouse was well-stocked with materials, and Han Mu possessed the cultivation level of the late Core Formation stage, allowing for extremely fast refining speed. On the first day, five main array flags were refined, on the second day, thirty-six secondary array flags were refined, and on the third day, the setup began.

He set up the Five Elements Extinction Array inside the Five Elements Mountain Protection Array. The two arrays combined, doubling their power. Unless a Nascent Soul cultivator arrives in person, any Core Formation cultivator who comes will die.

On the evening of the third day, Han Mu stood atop Qingxia Peak, gazing into the distance.

"They're here."

Through divine sense, more than twenty auras were rapidly approaching. The four leading figures were Xuan Chengzi, Tu Gang, Liu Sanniang, and another Core Formation elder from Qingxu Sect, whose Daoist name was "Qingyang," and who was in the early stage of Core Formation.

Behind the four were fifteen Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, all elites from the Qingxu Sect and the Black Fiend Sect.

"Han Mu, come out and face your death!"

Xuan Chengzi's voice boomed like thunder, echoing throughout the entire Qingxia Peak.

Han Mu remained calm and unhurried, opened a corner of the Five Elements Mountain Protection Array, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked at the people flying in.

"Xuan Chengzi, you've made quite a show of force," Han Mu said calmly. "Bringing three Core Formation cultivators and fifteen Foundation Establishment cultivators, are you trying to wipe out my entire Han family?"

"Hmph, Han Mu, you colluded with the Ghost Spirit Sect, causing heavy losses to my Qingxu Sect. Today is your death day!" Xuan Chengzi sneered. "If you know what's good for you, surrender and I might leave you a whole corpse."

"Colluding with the Ghost Spirit Sect? Where's the evidence?" Han Mu asked.

"Evidence? I say it is, so it is!" Xuan Chengzi said arrogantly. "Han Mu, don't think you can rest easy just because you have a powerful formation. Today, the four of us Core Formation cultivators are here. We can even fight against Nascent Soul cultivators, let alone a mere Pseudo-Core Formation cultivator like you!"

"Early stage of False Core Formation?" Han Mu laughed. "Xuan Chengzi, are you sure I'm only at the early stage of False Core Formation?"

Xuan Chengzi's heart stirred, and he carefully examined Han Mu. It was indeed the aura of the early stage of the False Core Realm, but for some reason, he felt that something was not right.

"Playing tricks!" Tu Gang stepped forward, a burly man wielding a blood-red broadsword. "Fellow Daoist Xuan Chengzi, why waste words with him? Just kill him!"

As he spoke, he raised his blood-red broadsword and slashed down.

The crimson blade light, ten zhang long and carrying a strong bloody stench, slashed straight at Han Mu.

Han Mu neither dodged nor avoided, but simply raised his hand and pointed.

Five Elements Divine Light!

A flash of five-colored light, and the crimson blade light melted away like ice and snow, instantly dissipating. Tu Gang's expression changed, and before he could react, Han Mu had already appeared in front of him, throwing a punch.

"Bang!"

Tu Gang was punched in the chest and flew backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood in mid-air.

"Late stage of Core Formation? No, you're a Nascent Soul cultivator?!" Tu Gang stared at Han Mu in shock.

"Nascent Soul?" Xuan Chengzi and the others' expressions changed drastically.

Han Mu slowly withdrew his fist, his aura no longer concealed, revealing his late-stage Core Formation cultivation.

"Late-stage Core Formation? How is that possible?" Xuan Chengzi couldn't believe it. "Just half a month ago you were only in the early-stage Pseudo-Core Formation!"

"Nothing is impossible," Han Mu said calmly. "Xuan Chengzi, I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it. Since you're here, then stay."

As soon as he finished speaking, he formed hand seals, and the Five Elements Mountain Protection Array shone brightly, enveloping the entire Qingxia Peak. At the same time, the Five Elements Extinction Array was activated, and a five-colored light curtain rose, trapping Xuan Chengzi and the others inside.

"Not good, it's a killing formation!" Elder Qingyang exclaimed. "Break the formation quickly!"

The four attacked the great formation simultaneously. However, the Five Elements Extinction Formation was a third-tier killing formation, further strengthened by the Five Elements Mountain Protection Formation; it was not so easily broken.

"The Five Elements revolve, kill!"

Han Mu shouted, and the five main battle flags shone brightly, transforming into attacks of the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) that bombarded the people in the formation.

Golden sword rain, cyan vines, black water dragons, crimson flames, and yellow boulders—the five elements' attacks flowed endlessly.

"Form ranks and defend!" Xuan Chengzi shouted.

The disciples of Qingxu Sect formed a defensive formation, while the subordinates of the Black Fiend Sect and Poison Lady also used their own methods to resist. However, the Five Elements attacks were too powerful, and people were soon injured.

"This won't do, we must break the formation!" Tu Gang roared, "Attack one point together!"

The four joined forces and attacked the eastern part of the formation. The east belongs to wood, which is a relatively weak link in the five elements.

However, at that moment, two figures rushed in from outside the formation; it was Han Changqing and his black-robed clone.

"kill!"

Han Changqing summoned a cyan flying sword, aiming directly at Elder Qingyang. His black-robed clone then pounced on Liu Sanniang.

"The Han family has Core Formation cultivators?" Xuan Chengzi exclaimed in surprise.

"It's a clone!" Tu Gang, with his sharp eyes, discerned the true nature of the black-robed clone. "Be careful, this clone also possesses the strength of the early Core Formation stage!"

"It's just the early stage of Core Formation, what's there to be afraid of!" Liu San Niang chuckled and waved her hand, scattering a cloud of pink poisonous mist.

The black-robed clone neither dodged nor avoided, but rushed directly into the poisonous fog and struck Liu San Niang with a palm.

"You're courting death!" Liu San Niang sneered. Even a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator wouldn't dare to directly confront her poisonous mist, yet a mere early-stage Core Formation clone dared to be so arrogant.

However, her smile froze the next moment. The black-robed clone passed through the poisonous fog unharmed and struck her squarely in the chest with a palm strike.

"puff!"

Liu San Niang coughed up blood and flew backward, her face deathly pale: "You...you're not afraid of poison?"

The black-robed clone remained silent and continued the pursuit. He was a clone condensed by Han Mu using the "Five Elements Incarnation Technique," its essence being formed from the five elements' spiritual energy, making it immune to ordinary poisons.

On the other side, Han Changqing was fighting Elder Qingyang. Han Changqing had only recently formed his core and his cultivation level was still unstable, but his "Primordial Longevity Technique" was exquisite, and with the magic weapon bestowed upon him by Han Mu, he was able to fight Elder Qingyang to a standstill.

Xuan Chengzi and Tu Gang wanted to help, but Han Mu stopped them.

"Your opponent is me," Han Mu said calmly.

"Arrogant!" Xuan Chengzi roared, summoning a whisk. Three thousand whisk threads transformed into silver needles and shot towards Han Mu.

Tu Gang also swung his sword, the crimson blade light tearing through the air.

Han Mu neither dodged nor evaded; with a flick of his right hand, the Qiankun Fan appeared in his grasp.

"open!"

The Qiankun Fan unfolds, and with a gentle wave, it is fanned.

A sudden gust of wind arose, scattering all the silver needles and blade flashes. Han Mu fanned himself again, and the wind transformed into a tornado, engulfing Xuan Chengzi and Tu Gang within it.

"what!"

The two screamed in agony as they struggled to stay afloat inside the tornado.

Han Mu didn't kill them; he wanted to spare their lives. After all, Qingxu Sect was one of the seven major sects of Yue Kingdom, and killing them all would cause trouble. But while they could escape the death penalty, they couldn't escape punishment.

"Five Elements Seal!"

Han Mu made a hand seal, and five-colored light surged into the tornado, transforming into five chains that bound Xuan Chengzi and Tu Gang tightly, sealing their cultivation.

Meanwhile, the black-robed clone and Han Changqing also finished their battle. Liu Sanniang was severely injured and captured by the clone, while Elder Qingyang was pierced through the shoulder by Han Changqing's sword and lost the ability to resist.

As for the fifteen Foundation Establishment cultivators, they were either dead or injured under the attack of the Five Elements Extinction Array and were no longer a threat.

The battle is over.

From start to finish, it took less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Han Mu dispelled the great formation, looked at the four people who were bound like dumplings, and said calmly, "Xuan Chengzi, now we can have a proper talk."

Xuan Chengzi's face was ashen. He knew that Qingxu Sect had met its match this time.