Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 214 Wang Qingshang's Shock
"We need to speed things up and kill these blood corpses, or we might alert the enemy soon!"

Wang Qingshang transmitted her voice to Zhou Ling.

The jade pendant in his hand shone brighter and brighter.

"Don't worry, Sister Qingshang, with the power of the flames, burning the blood corpse won't be a problem!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

They then continued to move quickly into the valley.

Wang Qingshang and He Zijian followed cautiously behind him.

He Zijian gripped the Thunder Sword tightly, ready to fight at any moment.

"Hoohoo!"

Three more blood-soaked corpses appeared at the sentry post ahead.

With a flick of his finger, Zhou Ling unleashed three fiery serpents—Beast Flame, Earth Spirit Fire, and Qianyang True Fire—that shot forth from the ground.

In an instant, it silently enveloped the three blood-soaked corpses.

Puff puff!
Before the three blood-soaked corpses could react, they were burned to ashes.

Wang Qingshang and He Zijian were both astonished to see Zhou Ling burn the blood corpse so cleanly and efficiently.

Keep in mind, this is a second-tier blood corpse.

The combat power of a second-tier early-stage blood corpse is no less than that of a second-tier early-stage body refinement cultivator.

Moreover, they are fearless and some of the blood corpses even possess the poison of blood evil.

Once contaminated, it can be fatal.

At best, one's spiritual energy will be tainted, and one's cultivation will be largely destroyed.

Therefore, dealing with blood zombies is an extremely troublesome matter.

But when they encountered Zhou Ling, these second-tier blood corpses were like flies and mosquitoes, dying with a single swat.

This is so easy.

Otherwise, with their combined strength, killing these four second-tier beings wouldn't be so easy.

Once the battle breaks out, it will quickly alert other remnants of the Blood Soul Cult within the valley.

If other blood zombies are found then, it will be difficult to deal with them.

Of course, Zhou Ling dared not be careless in the slightest, but these blood corpses, though terrifying, were actually not much of a threat.

He couldn't wait for more, as each of these was a military merit, and a second-tier blood corpse was worth twenty military merits.

That's such a lucrative business!
The three of them traveled stealthily, and Zhou Ling would deal with any blood corpses they encountered.

Along the way, flames flickered from time to time, and a faint smell of burnt blood permeated the air.

They killed eight blood corpses in succession.

The three of them traveled several hundred feet into the valley, but finally found no more blood corpses.

Zhou Ling felt a slight regret. Although killing these blood corpses would consume some of his spiritual flames, it was worth it compared to the twenty military merits.

He longed for more, even a dozen or so, he would take them all.

But thinking about it, less isn't so bad.

After all, these blood corpses were all refined from cultivators killed within Qingyun Immortal City.

Each additional blood corpse means another innocent cultivator will fall victim to the Blood Soul Cult's clutches.

"Zhou Ling, be careful, it's just ahead!"

At this moment, Wang Qingshang transmitted her voice.

At the same time, a popping sound came from inside.

As Zhou Ling's gaze swept across the area, several blood-soaked corpses suddenly lunged at them.

"Who has trespassed into the valley!"

A loud shout followed.

"We've been discovered!" Zhou Ling was stunned for a moment.

With his current use of the [Concealing Qi] talent, coupled with the concealment mark on his robe, it would be difficult for a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator to detect him unless they specifically used their divine soul to search for him.

The robes worn by Wang Qingshang and He Zijian also contained hidden inscriptions.

Therefore, it will not be easily discovered.

It seems that only by killing more and more blood corpses can one attract the attention of the Blood Soul Cult cultivators in the valley.

"The jade token of the wooden sword stone is just ahead; it must be in danger. Let's charge in together!"

Wang Qingshang spoke up.

There were seven or eight blood-soaked corpses charging at us, including some at the first and second tiers.

Zhou Ling's spiritual flames alone probably wouldn't be enough to handle it.

As Wang Qingshang's voice fell.

He Zijian also unleashed a sword strike. Since they had already been discovered, they had no choice but to finish the fight quickly.

Rumble!
The lightning sword light swept across, cleaving the bloody corpse in front in two.

Although it was a second-tier early-stage blood corpse, it didn't have much power to fight back against the thunderous sword energy.

Boom!

A sharp blue sword flew out from Wang Qingshang's hand.

The charging blood corpse was instantly cleaved in two and exploded.

"They want to use these blood corpses to wear us down, so let's speed things up."

Wang Qingshang spoke up.

Although this sword strike seemed to easily kill the blood corpse, it took a considerable toll on both her and He Zijian.

If things continue like this, it will be difficult to deal with the remnants of the Blood Soul Cult if we really encounter them.

But just as he was about to draw his sword again...

A series of "plop plop plop" sounds were heard.

Five flames of different colors shot out from Zhou Ling's hands, instantly engulfing the blood corpses.

Bang bang bang!
The remaining blood-soaked corpses were quickly engulfed in flames and burned to ashes.

"Five Spirit Flames?"

"Zhou Ling, you actually possess five Grade 3 Spirit Flames?"

He Zijian and Wang Qingshang both looked at Zhou Ling with disbelief.

Originally, I thought Zhou Ling only had three spirit flames, which was already quite astonishing.

But he actually possessed five spiritual flames.

This is truly incredible.

Even He Zijian, who had a good relationship with Zhou Ling, did not expect that Zhou Ling actually possessed five spiritual flames.

Of course, Zhou Ling doesn't usually use his spiritual flames like this.

Even his parents might not know that he possesses the Five Spirit Flames.

Only the master and Wang Xin and her daughter knew.

"This is why you achieved the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment!"

Wang Qingshang murmured.

He had already guessed that Zhou Ling's ability to reach the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment was undoubtedly closely related to these five spiritual flames.

The reason Zhou Ling acted so quickly was naturally to gain more military merits.

Of course, this is only one aspect; he also didn't want He Zijian and the others to expend too much energy.

After all, the real battle is yet to come.

If the two of them cannot stop the other two Foundation Establishment Blood Soul Cult remnants, he alone does not have much of a chance of winning.

"Zhou Ling, based on your performance this time, I'll give you both of the Fire Sword Grasses I have when we get back!"

Wang Qingshang said to Zhou Ling with a smile.

With such good news, Zhou Ling naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony and said with a smile, "Sister Qingshang, you flatter me. It's all the best I can do!"

He knew in his heart that without the aid of fire, killing these blood corpses would not be so easy.

"It's you Xuan Ting Guards again!"

"You've come at the perfect time! I've been lacking the materials to refine blood corpses!"

Just then, a chilling voice rang out.

"Just ahead, Mu Jianshi is trapped!"

At this moment, Wang Qingshang's expression darkened, and she spoke.

Zhou Ling's gaze swept across the area, and he saw dozens of coffins laid out in an open space ahead.

The air was thick with a bloodthirsty aura, making it extremely eerie.

In front of the coffin stood three figures.

The man in front, dressed in white robes, had a cold and sinister aura. He looked to be in his thirties or forties and stared at Zhou Ling and the others with a chilling gaze.

The other two were dressed in black robes, one tall and one short, with ordinary looks, but both exuded a chilling aura.

These three were the three Blood Soul Cult remnants wanted by the Demon Slayer Department.

In front of the three of them sat a young man sitting cross-legged.

The man was enveloped in a blue light, his face deathly pale. The blue light barrier flickered, as if it were under a fierce attack.

"Fortunately, the wooden sword stone had the family's defensive jade array stone, otherwise, I'm afraid the outcome would have been dire!"

Looking at the scene before him, Wang Qingshang said with a solemn expression.

"Blood Corpse, go!"

The middle-aged man in white robes pointed his finger, and instantly, blood-red light surged from the blood coffin.

Three blood-soaked corpses shot out of the blood coffin and pounced towards Zhou Ling and his companions.

These three blood corpses are all mid-stage second-tier blood corpses.

At the same time, the three of them chanted incantations, and the surrounding area erupted with blood-red light.

"Everyone be careful! This is the Blood Fiend Soul Formation! Do not enter!"

When Mu Jianshi, who was trapped in the center of the magic array, saw Wang Qingshang and the others, he hurriedly called out.

But it's too late.

A blood-red aura enveloped them.

The surrounding scenery suddenly changed.

The three of them seemed to be in a blood-red world.

The spiritual energy and blood energy in each person appeared extremely stagnant, as if they were being drawn by some kind of energy mechanism.

Zhou Ling felt as if a huge suction force was trying to pull away the blood and spiritual energy in his body.

But as the spiritual flames rose, the feeling of stagnation dissipated.

At the same time, Zhou Ling manipulated the beast flames, sweeping them across and incinerating the surrounding bloodthirsty energy.

But then a surge of crimson light erupted, and the aura of bloodlust swept over once more.

Whoosh!

The beastly flames swept across, clearing a patch of land several feet in diameter around the three of them.

But the surrounding area was filled with blood and evil spirits.

If it weren't for the beast flames, the three of them would have been completely enveloped in the blood mist by now.

Brush brush!
A cyan flying sword flew out of Wang Qingshang's hand like a dragon. As the cyan sword light flashed, the mid-stage second-tier blood corpse charging in front was decapitated.

With Zhou Ling's current level of insight, he could tell at a glance that Wang Qingshang's sword was a third-tier sword.

Moreover, it contains a sword soul stone.

At the same time, Wang Qingshang is also a second-realm sword cultivator.

This mid-stage second-tier blood corpse, despite its flashing blood patterns indicating strong defense, was no match for Wang Qingchang's sword light.

At the same time, Zhou Ling controlled the Earth Spirit Fire to attack the charging mid-stage second-tier blood corpse.

The Earth Spirit Fire clashed fiercely with the Blood Corpse, unleashing bursts of flames. Then, the Earth Spirit Fire, like a tortoise, lunged forward and burned fiercely, engulfing the Blood Corpse.

The smell of burning blood permeated the surroundings.

On the other side, He Zijian also unleashed several lightning sword energies, fiercely slashing at the blood corpse god's body.

The first lightning sword beam struck down, but was blocked by the blood corpse's two blood-red arms. Blood-red runes flashed all over the blood corpse's body.

But the second and third swords followed in quick succession.

The blood corpse finally exploded, splattering blood and flesh everywhere.

Although they had killed the three blood corpses, the three dared not be careless in the slightest.

Strange sounds echoed from within the blood mist.

Many more blood-soaked corpses pounced towards them.

A series of bloodthirsty, scarlet eyes seemed to have already regarded them as prey.

All three of them looked extremely solemn.

Even Zhou Ling, who had no trouble dealing with the blood corpses with his spiritual flames, dared not be careless in the slightest.

This Blood Fiend Soul Array is truly bizarre.

"Zhou Ling, Zi Jian, find the core of the formation first and break this Blood Fiend Soul Formation."

"Otherwise, we would suffer huge losses under the suppression of this blood demon."

Wang Qingshang's clear gaze swept over her surroundings, and her expression became increasingly solemn.

I never expected that there was such an important place as the Blood Soul Sect on the outskirts of Qingyun Immortal City.

Not only were there so many blood corpses, but a third-tier Blood Fiend Soul Array was also set up.

This was completely unexpected for her.

Originally, with the three of them plus Zhou Ling's spiritual flame, she was quite confident that she could deal with these three Blood Soul Cult disciples.

However, with the appearance of the Blood Fiend Soul Array, the situation had completely slipped out of her control.

She could sense that the Blood Fiend Soul Array contained within it not only had a huge pull on blood energy and spiritual power, but also had a considerable suppression on the soul.

If Zhou Ling hadn't had his spiritual flame to block it, the situation would have been very dangerous.

Even with their protective robes, they alone could not withstand the effects of an incense stick burning for more than a short time.

Therefore, bringing Zhou Ling into the Demon Slayer Division this time was definitely the wisest choice.

[You are observing the Blood Fiend Soul Array, Intermediate Observation +1]

[You are analyzing the Blood Fiend Soul Array, Intermediate Analysis +1]

With the emergence of the two talents, Zhou Ling quickly located the key points of the Blood Fiend Soul Array.

"Sister Qingshang, Brother He, you hold them off first, I'll go break through the array's core!"

Zhou Ling spoke to the two of them.

Where is the core of the formation?

Wang Qingshang asked in surprise.

I didn't expect Zhou Ling to find the key point of the formation so quickly.

It should be noted that the surrounding blood mist was dense and had a great suppressive effect on the soul. Even her soul, which was at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, could not penetrate more than ten feet in the blood mist.

But Zhou Ling found the array's core so quickly; his divine soul power was truly terrifying.

"About fifty feet from here, in different directions, there are three blood coffins in each direction. Inside these three blood coffins is the core of the Blood Fiend Soul Array."

Zhou Ling said in a deep voice.

"You alone are capable of breaking through these three array points, which are dozens of feet apart, all at once?"

Wang Qingshang said with a shocked expression.

The surrounding bloodlust was incredibly dense, which was why they were still able to talk.

It mainly relies on the beast flames to burn away the blood evil.

A patch of land several feet in size was steamed out.

Zhou Ling was actually able to sense the array's core fifty feet away.

How astonishing is this power of the soul?

"With the help of the spirit flame, and by using my sword control technique, I can break through these three array points."

Zhou Ling said this.

With his current swordsmanship skills, he should have no problem wielding three spiritual swords simultaneously.

Of course, being inside the Blood Fiend Soul Array, surrounded by dense blood fiends, would exert considerable pressure on the spirit sword.

Therefore, Zhou Ling needs to use the three spiritual flames in conjunction with the spiritual sword.

This is the only way to achieve the best attack effect.

The goal is to break through this Blood Fiend Soul Array in one strike.

Otherwise, if the opponent comes up with other tricks, it will be even more difficult to deal with.

"Alright, as long as you can break the Blood Fiend Soul Formation, you don't need to worry about us!"

Wang Qingshang nodded.

"it is good!"

Zhou Ling said softly.

With their robes, the two of them could withstand the blood demon for a while without much trouble.

Immediately, Zhou Ling chanted an incantation, simultaneously controlling the Five Elements Profound Yang Sword, the Fire Gang Sword, and the Golden Dragon Sword, each accompanied by three spiritual flames, and shouted, "Slash!"

The three sword beams, combined with the three spiritual flames, roared out from different directions like three sword dragons.

The fiery red sword light swept across the sky, violently engulfing the blood-red mist.

Then, the sword energy, like a rainbow, slashed down from the sky.

Rumble!
Three deafening roars echoed into the sky.

The blood-red light burst forth, and within moments, the incredibly dense blood-red energy dissipated.

The area around the three people was clear again.

"how is this possible?"

"The third-tier Blood Fiend Soul Formation has actually been breached!"

The middle-aged man in white robes who was controlling a blood-red array disc exclaimed in surprise, and then spat out a mouthful of blood with a "poof".

His face was pale, clearly indicating that he had suffered a considerable injury.

(End of this chapter)