Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 261 Five Elements Sword and Human Body Unite
The Zhou family's training room.

Zhou Ling sat cross-legged in meditation, with five five-colored swords floating in front of him.

[You are observing the Fallen Wood Sword, Intermediate Observation +1]

[You are analyzing the Fallen Wood Sword, Intermediate Analysis +1]

[You are observing the Golden Pattern Sword, Intermediate Observation +1]

[You are analyzing the Golden Pattern Sword, Intermediate Analysis +1]

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A series of messages surfaced in Zhou Ling's mind, causing him to frown slightly.

These five Five Elements Swords are somewhat different from the Five Elements Swords he forged; his Five Elements Swords are made from materials with various Five Elements attributes.

These five Five Elements Swords were forged using pure Yang parasol trees and Five Elements Crystals as the main materials.

"Dean Gong is really rich and powerful!"

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

These five Five Elements Swords, although all are of the third-tier superior grade, are made of third-tier top-grade materials.

However, the power unleashed by the sword is enough to reach the level of a top-grade third-tier magic weapon.

If the five elements are combined, it would be enough to surpass a low-grade fourth-tier magic weapon.

The damage to these five swords was consistent: the sword imprints within them were damaged.

According to Dean Zhou, the damage occurred when she used these five precious swords to comprehend the One Sword of Heaven and Earth.

"To be able to completely shatter these five Five Elements Swords, what level of swordsmanship does Dean Gong possess?"

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

He guessed that it was probably at least at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Subsequently, based on the information obtained from the [Intermediate Analysis], he pondered for a while and then decided on a repair plan.

Besides the sword seals, the five swords also suffered varying degrees of damage.

The sword must be repaired first.

With a thought, a red halo flashed in front of him, a red beam shot out, and a piece of ore fell in front of him.

This is the Fire Crystal that Zhou Ling used to forge the Fire Attribute Sword.

He planned to use the Fire Crystal to repair the cracks on the Fire Sun Sword.

Then several more beams of light flashed.

Several dazzling beams of light shot out from the storage ring, and colorful materials fell to the ground.

Zhou Ling inspected the materials and then selected several pieces.

Lotus wood has lotus-shaped patterns of uniform size on its surface.

The radiant gold of Geng metal.

There are also cloud crystal stones that are as smooth as silk.

As for the earth-attribute sword, its blade is intact.

After arranging the materials, Zhou Ling sent out a ball of crimson flame from his hand with a thought.

After a slight pause, the Qianyang True Fire suddenly shot up with a whoosh and fell into the refining furnace, enveloping the Li Huo Crystal within it.

After an incense stick's time, the Fire Crystal began to melt, and Zhou Ling directly placed the Fire Sun Sword into the furnace to begin repairing the cracks on it.

He didn't know how much time had passed when Zhou Ling exhaled, his back drenched in sweat.

At this moment, the five Five Elements Swords surrounding him shone brightly, and all the cracks on them had been repaired.

The sword even looks sharper than before.

"With the repair by the True Fire of Qianyang, the quality of this sword alone has improved by 10%."

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

He was very satisfied with the repair results.

However, only one-third of the repair process has been completed.

The key is to repair the sword seal inside.

Moreover, this is extremely beneficial for one's understanding of the unity of man and sword.

Then, Zhou Ling's gaze first swept towards the Fallen Wood Sword.

Because he has already mastered the unity of man and sword in the wood element, the Fallen Wood Sword will be much easier to repair.

You can also accumulate experience.

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Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhou Ling sat upright on the prayer mat, the five elements light shining from the Five Elements Sword reflecting a colorful glow on his face.

Zhou Ling's gaze narrowed slightly.

For the next ten days, he did not leave the cultivation room, focusing on two things.

The first step is to repair the Five Elements Sword and comprehend the Five Elements Sword Intent contained within it.

Secondly, after repairing each sword, he would use the [Illusionary Realm Simulation] to deduce the second level of the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique.

Although the sword imprint on the Five Elements Sword is a high-grade third-tier sword, Zhou Ling, with the help of the [Six Revolutions Transformation] talent, greatly reduced the difficulty of obtaining a high-grade third-tier sword imprint.

The difficulty of repairing it is manageable for him.

His comprehension of the sword intent also allowed him to enter the third realm in his other four sword attributes.

He has now completely broken through to the third realm of swordsmanship, and the power of the Five Elements Sword Formation has also greatly increased.

Zhou Ling felt that he could even deal with a Golden Core cultivator in the early stage by using the Five Elements Sword Formation.

At the same time, the aura of the Five Elements Swords nurtured within the Qi Sea also underwent a significant change.

The five swords, which were originally separate, have now joined together to form a circle, shining with intense five-element sword light.

At the same time, the Five Elements Sword was surrounded by five-colored mysterious light, which was extremely mysterious.

The unusual phenomenon of the Five Elements Sword was the Five Elements Sword Intent that Zhou Ling comprehended after achieving the unity of man and sword.

Pure Yang Five Elements Sword Intent.

This is the highest level of sword intent that can be comprehended within the Five Elements Sword Technique.

Currently, this sword intent can condense into two forms.

First, it is the unity of the five elements, which is equivalent to the unity of the five elements and the sword, and can combine the five swords of the five elements into one.

This is equivalent to the highest power state of the Five Elements Sword Formation.

However, achieving this state will consume a significant amount of magical power within the body.

Of course, the Five Elements Sword Formation in its unified state possesses immense power, enough to pose a threat to even early-stage Golden Core cultivators.

If Zhou Ling disregards the energy expenditure and fully unleashes the Five Elements Unity state, with the aid of his talent, it would be enough to pose a fatal threat to a cultivator in the early Golden Core stage.

As for the attacks from Foundation Establishment Peak cultivators like Wan Kun, they had no effect on him.

Of course, this fusion of the five elements has only just been grasped, and its power is currently limited.

As comprehension deepens and cultivation improves, its power will undoubtedly become stronger and stronger.

The second form of the Five Elements Sword and Man Unity, the Five Elements Sword Domain, is the true Five Elements Sword Formation attack move.

Once the Five Elements Sword Domain is formed, it can be used for both offense and defense.

Once enveloped by the sword domain, one will be completely suppressed.

Its sword energy is unpredictable and incredibly powerful.

This is the prototype of the Heaven and Earth Sword that Dean Gong mentioned.

Of course, it only resembles it in form; it is still a long way from the so-called "Heaven and Earth Sword".

However, it will have a huge impact on the cultivators within the sword domain.

Unfortunately, this Five Elements Sword Domain consumes a huge amount of energy, and even with Zhou Ling's current cultivation level, it is difficult for him to condense it, even with the help of his [Meticulous] talent.

"If this Five Elements Sword Domain can be unleashed, it might be enough to kill a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator!"

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

However, given his current situation, he doesn't need to participate in the boundary expansion for the time being.

Their usual places of activity, besides the Taoist temple, are the Heavenly Craft Bureau, so there is generally no danger there.

Moreover, he is low-key and doesn't actively cause trouble.

He simply wanted to improve his cultivation and strength as quickly as possible by the end of the year.

After all, Qin Zhizheng had said that he had a great chance of becoming Zhizheng.

Of course, this matter is still far from being finalized, and the specifics will depend on the appointment by the Heavenly Crafts Bureau.

After all, he is only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

Despite his status as a Heavenly Guard, he felt somewhat overwhelmed by the prospect of becoming a Chief Justice.

After all, Qingyun Immortal City is a fourth-grade immortal city.

Qin Zhizheng is already a Nascent Soul cultivator and a fourth-grade weapon refiner.

The gap between me and him is too great.

Therefore, we still need to improve as soon as possible.

After all, the Dao Alliance is vast, and many talented people emerge from all over the world.

Then, with a thought, Zhou Ling stored the five Five Elements Swords into his storage ring.

After his repairs, the overall power of these five Five Elements Swords increased by 20% compared to their original state.

This result definitely exceeded Dean Gong's expectations. Zhou Ling also intended to give her a surprise.

After all, she couldn't have imagined that Zhou Ling could repair the five Five Elements Swords in just ten days.

During this time, in addition to repairing the Five Elements Sword, he also comprehended the Five Elements Sword Intent.

He also successfully demonstrated the second level of the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique.

He activated the [Illusionary Realm Simulation] four times in total, with each session lasting approximately several days.

The comprehension of the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique also yielded some unexpected gains.

This Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique is a powerful sword technique with thunder attributes.

Only cultivators with a lightning spiritual root can cultivate this technique.

Of course, there is also a secret method within it that can be cultivated to refine a natal treasure with lightning attributes and absorb lightning spiritual power with the help of the treasure.

However, Zhou Ling possessed the acquired Five Elements Thunder Body.

The lightning attribute meridians within his body have also condensed and circulated, so he can directly cultivate this Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique.

However, over the years, he has not focused on cultivating lightning-attribute techniques.

The lightning-attribute spiritual power gathered within his body was mostly absorbed through the [Five Elements Lightning Force] talent.

Regarding his lightning attribute cultivation, his current mana is not much, only roughly equivalent to the sixth level of Qi Refining.

Therefore, for him now, cultivating this Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique is not very useful.

After all, the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique is primarily offensive.

He already has the Five Elements Sword Technique, which is enough.

Of course, he's not saying he's going to cultivate this Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique right now.

However, I naturally came to this understanding during the process of [Illusionary Realm Simulation].

Now, having one more sword technique means having one more method.

Zhou Ling naturally wouldn't mind having too much.

However, he did not have enough energy and resources to fully improve the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique.

After all, this does not match his current situation.

His main cultivation method was the Five Elements Qianyang True Technique, and his sword technique was the Five Elements Sword Technique.

In addition, there are five spiritual flames to assist.

Its offensive power is already sufficient.

Therefore, his main focus going forward is to improve his cultivation level as quickly as possible.

As for the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique, practice it when you have time, but there's no rush if you don't.

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Inside the Daoist temple of the Nine Heavens Sword Academy.

"Master, is this the cultivation method for the second level of the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique?"

Looking at the jade slip, Luo Xuan had an expression of disbelief on her face.

Master's swordsmanship talent is truly astonishing.

Originally, she only approached her master's speculation about the second level of cultivation with a "let's give it a try" attitude.

Unexpectedly, my master was actually able to figure it out!

This filled her with both surprise and joy.

I have great respect for Zhou Ling.

"During this period of time, I have carefully studied the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique, which has many incomplete parts."

"The second level is the transformation of sword energy into qi. I have already imprinted the cultivation method into a jade slip. Study it carefully, and if there is anything you don't understand later, ask me!"

Zhou Ling said to Luo Xuan.

"Yes, Master!"

Luo Xuan was overjoyed; her master was undoubtedly a peerless sword genius.

No wonder he became a Taoist instructor at such a young age.

During this time, she had also learned a lot about Zhou Ling's situation.

Instructor of Xuan Yuan Dao Academy, Heavenly Craftsmanship Guard, Instructor of Jiu Tian Sword Academy—each of these titles is something many cultivators strive for for decades to obtain.

But it is said that my master was only fifteen years old when he achieved such success.

This shows just how amazing this talent is.

"Furthermore, if I'm not mistaken, the reason you were able to master the first level of the Thunder-Breaking Sword and unleash such formidable power is..."

"It's probably because of the ancestral sword you have."

Zhou Ling then said the same thing.

Through the [Illusionary Realm Simulation], he can be said to have a thorough understanding of the first two levels of the Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique.

Even the first level of Luo Xuan's cultivation had obvious flaws.

Under normal circumstances, it would be very difficult to comprehend this Thunder-Breaking Sword Qi.

But Luo Xuan fully grasped it.

Zhou Ling had just seen Luo Xuan's ancestral sword.

Second-tier top-grade lightning sword.

Because it is branded with the intent of the Thunder-Breaking Sword.

Luo Xuan relied on the Thunder Light Sword to prevent her from going astray during her cultivation.

It could be said that there was also an element of luck involved.

"No wonder I always had a familiar feeling when I held the Thunderlight Sword."

"Sometimes sword techniques that are difficult to grasp will become clear with practice."

Luo Xuan said with a look of sudden realization.

"This is a good thing. Once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, you can refine this lightning sword into your natal sword. Its power will definitely increase many times over!"

Zhou Ling continued.

"However, I have already found a way to supplement some of the cultivation methods for this Thunder-Breaking Sword Technique. You can start cultivating it on your own from now on."

"Do not rely on this lightning sword for now. This will be of greater help to you in comprehending your own lightning-attribute sword intent in the future."

"It would be best to buy a lightning-attribute magic sword. But, never mind, I'll forge one for you!"

Zhou Ling thought for a moment and then said.

Although the Thunder Light Sword contains the intent of Thunder Breaking Sword.

But it's only the second level of sword intent.

If Luo Xuan relied on this sword intent to cultivate for many years, her progress would be faster.

Overall, however, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

After all, this was only a second-realm sword intent.

Luo Xuan has been under his guidance all along, and if she wants to comprehend the three realms in the future, the difficulty will increase exponentially.

But when she developed her own understanding of sword intent, the situation changed.

"Thank you Master!"

Luo Xuan quickly clasped her hands in thanks.

She was so focused on establishing her foundation that she didn't think about it much in her spare time.

Of course, the main reason was that the lightning sword was indeed of great help to her.

Besides, she didn't have any other choice.

Although the Luo family was a Golden Core family, it had long since declined and no longer had the resources to support her cultivation.

She was able to possess the Thunder Sword only because it was her father's treasured sword.

"You can pick it up at Zhou's workshop the day after tomorrow!"

Zhou Ling waved his hand dismissively.

"Master, I have a request!"

Luo Xuan thought for a moment, then whispered to Zhou Ling.

"What's the matter?"

Zhou Ling asked.

"May I move to the Zhou family's residence so that I can ask Master any questions there!"

Luo Xuan looked at Zhou Ling with anticipation on her face.

The spiritual energy concentration in the places where her family and the Taoist temple currently reside is generally low, so she wants to move to the Zhou family's residence.

After all, that place has third-tier spiritual energy.

"no problem!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

"Thank you, Master!"

Luo Xuan thanked her again with utmost respect.

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(End of this chapter)