Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 115 The power of the Six Daoist Academies and the Palm Fire Thunder greatly increased (Please subscribe)
In March, the midday sun was already quite scorching, casting shimmering, fragmented golden light and shadows onto the courtyard.

Zhou family.

In the kitchen, wisps of smoke curled upwards, filling the air with a delicious aroma.

When she got home, Li Ru had already prepared a table full of delicious food.

It is undoubtedly extremely important that his son becomes a first-class inscription master.

This is something she never dared to even imagine before.

A first-grade inscription master has basically established a foothold in Lingxia Immortal City.

We just hosted a banquet for guests two days ago.

This time, they planned to have a proper celebration as a family of three.

"Clap! Clap!"

"Brother Ling!"

But before dinner was served, a crisp sound came from outside.

"Why is Xin'er here!"

Upon hearing that incredibly familiar voice, Zhou Ling was momentarily stunned.

Li Ru was walking out of the kitchen with a bowl and chopsticks in her hand when she heard the noise and hurriedly went to open the door.

Then, Wang Yu led Wang Xin in.

"The assessment just finished, and Xin'er passed it smoothly. I was originally going to take her to the Four Seasons Restaurant to celebrate!"

"But this girl said that the food at Four Seasons Restaurant isn't as good as what you cook, Sister Ru!"

"Since it was on my way, I brought this girl along to freeload!"

Wang Yuqiao said with a slightly embarrassed expression.

"These are just everyday meals; I'd love for Xin'er to come over every day!"

"We were just about to eat, your arrival is perfect!"

Li Ru said with a smile.

Zhou Ling also arranged a long bench for Wang Yu and Wang Xin.

"How did Ling-ge'er's assessment go?"

Over the years, the two families have become quite familiar with each other. After Wang Yu sat down, he asked with a smile.

"pass!"

Zhou Ling replied.

"Congratulations to Brother Ling, Brother Zhou, and Sister Ru!"

Wang Yu said with a smile.

"Xin'er passed the test?"

Li Ru served Wang Xin a bowl of meat and medicinal soup and asked with a smile.

"pass!"

Wang Xin picked up the bowl, took a big gulp, and smiled faintly.

"With Xin'er's alchemy skills, let alone a first-grade alchemist, she could easily become a second-grade alchemist!"

Zhou Shan also praised it.

He is a straightforward person and doesn't say nice things. He rarely praises people, so it's rare for him to praise Xin'er so highly.

"Uncle, you flatter me!"

Seeing the praise on Li Ru and Zhou Shan's faces, Wang Xin replied with a smile.

"To become a first-grade mage at this age is quite remarkable. In Lingxia Immortal City, this surpasses many others."

"However, you will be entering the six major academies in the future, where you will be facing outstanding disciples from various immortal cities. Even if you are first-grade magic masters, you will only be just getting started."

"So we must continue to work hard and not let our guard down!"

Wang Yu said calmly.

"Yes, Aunt Wang!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

Hearing Wang Yu's words, it seemed that her son had a great chance of being admitted to one of the six major academies.

Zhou Shan and Li Ru were overjoyed.

Being able to enter the Six Paths Academy is like having one's ancestors' graves emitting auspicious smoke!

Li Ru then placed a large chicken leg on Wang Xin's plate.

"Thank you, Aunt Ru!"

Wang Xin ate with great relish.

"Although there are six major academies now, only Tianxia Academy, Xuanyuan Academy, Jiutian Sword Academy and Feilong Battle Academy have established outer academies in Qingyun Immortal City."

"The other two major academies, the Butian Academy and the Kunyang Academy, did not establish outer academies in Qingyun Immortal City."

"So currently, the only ones recruiting disciples in Lingxia Immortal City are the first four academies."

"As for Qingyun Immortal City, it is a fourth-grade immortal city, and it is only a few thousand miles away from our Lingxia Immortal City."

Wang Yu paused slightly, looked at Zhou Ling, and asked, "Brother Ling, have you decided which Taoist academy you plan to apply to?"

"As long as you can pass the assessment, any academy is fine!"

Zhou Ling replied while eating a chicken wing.

Now, he was thinking that as long as he could pass the test, it didn't matter which academy he went to.

Wang Yu shook his head and said, "Each of these four academies has its own strengths."

"Tianxia Dao Academy is the number one Dao Academy in the Dao Alliance, with the strongest overall strength. Currently, four of the nine Dao Masters of the Dao Alliance come from Tianxia Dao Academy."

"Xuanyuan Academy is more inclined to cultivate talents in the field of technical arts, especially alchemists and inscription masters. Currently, there are two eighth-rank technical arts masters in the academy."

"The Nine Heavens Sword Academy is the main training ground for sword cultivators. For example, Chen Qi'an, a seventh-grade sword cultivator from the Dao Alliance, came from the Nine Heavens Sword Academy."

"As for the Flying Dragon Battle Academy, its main focus is on expanding its territory."

"You have a good talent for inscription, and your cultivation level is a little low, so you are a perfect fit for the Xuan Yuan Academy!"

Zhou Ling listened intently and said, "I'll leave everything to Aunt Ru's arrangements!"

He had originally promised Wang Yu that he would apply to whichever Taoist academy Wang Xin applied to.

It's easy to tell from Wang Yu's tone that she leans more towards Xuan Yuan Dao Academy.

Besides, being able to enter one of the six major academies is already a great blessing!

Li Ru and Zhou Shan nodded as well, as they didn't know much about the six major academies either.

If it weren't for Wang Yu's recommendation, they wouldn't even have had a chance to apply.

Therefore, Li Ru also believed that listening to Wang Yu was the right thing to do, and said, "Sister Yu, we don't know much about the Six Great Academies either, so we'll have to trouble you with this matter!"

Wang Yu smiled slightly and said, "The six major academies are different from ordinary academies. Even outer disciples will have many trials on a regular basis."

"These trials sometimes even require venturing into other realms, fraught with peril."

"But the Xuan Yuan Academy focuses on techniques, so this kind of trial is relatively rare."

"You can focus more on cultivating your inscriptions or refining pills."

Upon hearing Wang Yu's words, Zhou Shan and Li Ru both nodded in understanding.

As magic users, the academy would naturally not arrange for them to undergo trials to kill demonic beasts or expand their domains.

At most, they can only provide some logistical support.

Wang Yu thought for a moment and continued, "However, this time, Xuan Yuan Dao Academy only has two places available in Lingxia Immortal City."

"Therefore, you must achieve first or second place in the skills assessment."

"At the same time, in terms of actual combat, we also need to achieve a top-eight finish."

"Only in this way will there be a chance of being admitted to the Xuan Yuan Dao Academy!"

Hearing Wang Yu's serious tone, Zhou Ling and Wang Xin exchanged a glance.

Zhou Ling scratched his head, though he had great confidence in his inscription skills.

But this time, they were facing scions of prominent families from Lingxia Immortal City.

The accumulated knowledge and skills passed down through generations are far beyond what independent cultivators can achieve.

Moreover, the goal is to win first place, which is quite difficult.

However, with the arrow already on the bowstring, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and charge forward.

"You have about three months left. Just follow the training your master has arranged for you. There's no need to feel any pressure!"

Seeing that Li Ru and Zhou Shan had become tense, and even Wang Xin and the other two looked somewhat serious, Wang Yu smiled to ease the atmosphere.

"Don't worry, Aunt Wang! We will do our best!"

Zhou Ling let out a soft breath and said confidently.

It seems that his master gave him the Azure Lotus Flame and the "Five Elements Qianyang True Technique" to ensure that he could pass the entrance exam for one of the six major academies.

Although he is now a first-grade inscription master, he is not yet proficient enough in refining first-grade high-quality inscriptions.

Moreover, and crucially, my current Qi Refining Level 5 cultivation is still a bit too low.

From the list of disciples for the assessment that Wang Yu gave us last time, two of the top ten were cultivators of inscriptions. One ranked third with the eighth level of Qi Refining, and the other ranked sixth, also at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

It will be very difficult to beat them.

After much thought, I decided that I should strive to reach the sixth level of Qi Refining as soon as possible.

Next, Zhou Ling asked some questions about the assessment and Xuan Yuan Dao Academy.

The headquarters of Xuan Yuan Dao Academy is located in Qingyang Immortal City within the Qingyang Immortal Domain. This is the same immortal domain where Lingxia Immortal City is situated, and among the nine immortal domains, its strength is relatively weak.

Only those who become inner disciples are qualified to go to the main sect for cultivation.

Even if they successfully pass the assessment this time, they will only be outer disciples of Xuan Yuan Dao Academy.

First, you need to go to Qingyun Immortal City, to cultivate at the branch academy established by Xuanyuan Dao Academy.

Five years later, those who pass the assessment will become inner disciples and then go to the main campus of Xuan Yuan Dao Academy.

After finishing their meal, Wang Yu spent another half an hour talking to Zhou Ling before taking her leave with Wang Xin.

"Husband, do you think Ling'er can enter the Xuan Yuan Dao Academy?"

After Wang Yu and the others left, Li Ru couldn't help but ask worriedly.

The thought that her son would have to become the top inscription examiner in the entire Lingxia Immortal City in order to have a chance of being admitted to the Xuanyuan Dao Academy filled her with a sense of unease.

She didn't feel very confident.

However, this is normal.

For a rogue disciple to obtain an assessment spot is already extremely rare.

To be number one is a pipe dream.

"Master Wang seems to have confidence in our son, so naturally we should trust our son too!"

Zhou Shan comforted him.

He knew his wife was just overly concerned and confused.

He smiled again and said, "Our son has already surpassed us by a lot. Even if he doesn't enter the Xuan Yuan Dao Academy, he will be able to survive in Lingxia Immortal City."

"Besides, with our current cultivation level and knowledge, we can't help the child much!"

"Sigh, Ling'er has to rely on himself for everything, but thankfully he's been sensible since he was little!" Li Ru sighed slightly.

"Alright, today is a good day for Ling'er to become a first-grade inscription master, so there's no need to worry." Zhou Shan patted Li Ru's shoulder gently and smiled.

Li Ru then smiled and said, "I was too anxious about gains and losses!"

After seeing Wang Xin and the others off, Zhou Ling returned to her room.

He sat cross-legged for a moment and began to cultivate using the "Five Elements Qian Yuan True Technique".

He exhaled only after completing twelve cycles of circulation.

"Now that the Spirit Flame has transformed into the Five Elements Spirit Flame, its power has significantly increased, and its [Precise Control] has also evolved into [Meticulous Control], resulting in less energy consumption."

Zhou Ling murmured.

By drawing the Golden Fire Inscription in the morning, he could feel that the Five Elements Spirit Flame was now much more powerful, having grown by half again as much as the original ordinary spirit flame.

Moreover, with the improvement of [Precision Control], the consumption is less, and it feels like it can be activated with the same consumption as a normal spell.

Of course, it's not just used for refining inscriptions; it's also for secret techniques like the original palm-fire thunder that required the use of spiritual flames to activate.

With the qualitative change of the Spirit Flame, its power will definitely change as well.

The control over the Spirit Flame has significantly improved, and the power of the Five Elements Spirit Flame is now several times stronger than before.

As a secret technique, the power of the fire and lightning in the palm will naturally be enhanced.

Using the power of the fire and thunder condensed in his palm by the spirit flame in the illusion.

A single palm strike of fire and lightning was enough to deal with a mid-stage first-tier demonic beast.

The original spirit flame could unleash three attacks, directly killing a mid-stage first-tier demonic beast.

However, the Spirit Flame can only be activated three times. If it is to be activated again, it needs to be quickly restored with the help of fire-attribute spirit herbs.

Now that it has become the Five Elements Spirit Flame, it can quickly recover from any spiritual herb with the five elements attribute.

This improvement delighted Zhou Ling, as it significantly increased the recovery speed.

Especially in battle, if the spiritual flame or spiritual power is exhausted, as long as there are enough spiritual herbs on hand, the five elements spiritual flame can be quickly restored.

This undoubtedly greatly increases their combat strength.

Especially now that the Five Elements Spirit Flame has been enhanced, coupled with the reduction in consumption.

Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a little eager to try.

Feeling that his consciousness was full, he immediately activated the [Illusion Simulation] with a thought.

I'm going to find a late-stage Tier 1 demon beast to test the power of the fire and lightning I currently wield.

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In the wilderness, the weeds grew to waist height, a lush and verdant expanse.

This area is already within the inner mountains, and the monsters appearing here are mostly mid- to late-stage Tier 1 monsters.

There were obvious animal footprints in the jungle.

The roars of beasts could be heard from time to time.

Zhou Ling activated his [Qi Gathering] talent by circulating the "Evergreen Wood Source Technique".

It lay motionless in the grass.

Breathing slowly and deeply, for a moment, it felt as if I had become one with the surrounding plants and trees.

[You are currently circulating the "Evergreen Wood Source Technique". Qi Concentration +1, "Evergreen Wood Source Technique" +1]

Zhou Ling tried out the [Concealing Qi] talent.

Wait patiently.

Based on what happened in the jungle, a late-stage Tier 1 Black Wolf will be passing by here soon.

Before long, the roars of the beasts seemed to grow more and more intense.

Zhou Ling remained hidden and motionless, as if he were a plant.

Not long after, a mid-stage first-order monster that looked like a groundhog darted past from the front.

They seemed completely unaware of Zhou Ling's presence.

Zhou Ling was very satisfied with the effect of this [Qi Condensation] technique.

They continued to wait patiently.

After an incense stick had burned, the black wolf's body emerged from the jungle.

Even in the dim light of the jungle, Zhou Ling was able to clearly spot his opponent even from a distance of ten feet or so, thanks to his [Intermediate Observation] skill.

"A late-stage Tier 1 Black-haired Wolf!"

Zhou Ling murmured to himself, then crouched down and, relying on his [Concealing Qi] talent, quietly crept towards the black-haired wolf.

With the agility of a cat, they quickly approached.

Thanks to the [Concealing Qi] talent, even when passing through weeds, it appears as if only a gentle breeze is blowing.

The movement was subtle and did not attract the attention of the monster.

Soon, the two drew closer and closer.

When the distance between the two is less than five zhang.

Zhou Ling gradually slowed down and carefully observed the surroundings.

The black wolf seemed to be wary, scanning its surroundings.

Its eyes flashed with a cold light, its sharp claws were slightly raised, its fur trembled slightly, and its body was filled with powerful strength, as if it was about to pounce at any moment.

He observed for a while.

It was confirmed that the black wolf had not discovered his presence.

Zhou Ling was also delighted, as the [Concealing Qi] talent was becoming increasingly effective.

Immediately, he accelerated.

The Five Elements Spiritual Flame circulated within his body, and three different colored lightning flames simultaneously appeared in his hand.

"It can condense three bolts of fire and lightning at once!"

"And its power is significantly greater than before!"

Zhou Ling was overjoyed, which was quite unexpected.

The power of the fire and thunder in his palm suddenly increased more than threefold.

As the fire and lightning fully coalesced, he suddenly swung his hand, and three bolts of fire and lightning instantly blasted towards the black-haired wolf.

The black wolf, which was already on guard, instantly sensed the threat and pounced, swinging its sharp claws to strike at Zhou Ling.

But what greeted it was three bolts of fire and lightning of different colors hurtling towards it.

Rumble!
The fire and lightning flashed brightly.

The black wolf was blasted away, its fur charred black.

Hey!
The black-haired wolf withstood three palm strikes of fire and lightning, and his body was clearly seriously injured.

But his bestial nature was also fully unleashed. He roared and charged straight at Zhou Ling with blood-red eyes.

Zhou Ling was slightly startled, not expecting the black wolf to be so ferocious.

The Five Elements Spiritual Flame within his body continued to surge, and three more bursts of fire and lightning condensed in his palms.

Rumble!
Three more bursts of fire and lightning flashed.

This time, the black-haired wolf let out a mournful howl and was completely annihilated by lightning and fire.

As a result, Zhou Ling felt that the Five Elements Spiritual Flame within his body was almost completely exhausted.

"I can only unleash the Palm Fire Thunder Attack twice!"

Although the spiritual flames had been completely exhausted, Zhou Ling still looked satisfied.

Immediately exit the [Illusion Simulation] game.

(End of this chapter)