Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 272 The Song Family Invites Us to Expand Their Territory

Back home, Zhou Ling saw that Song Yue had also come to the Zhou family home and was chatting with Li Ru and Wang Xin with a big smile on her face.

"Disciple pays homage to Master!"

Upon seeing Zhou Ling arrive, Song Yue stood up and bowed to him.

"Hmm! You've reached the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment! Very good!"

Zhou Ling smiled and nodded, praising him.

As my divine sense swept over her, I could tell that Song Yue exuded an extremely profound aura.

Although it was because of his master that he took Bai Ji and Song Yue in as his disciples.

But after almost a year together, he had developed a good relationship with his two disciples.

Seeing Song Yue achieve the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment, he was naturally delighted.

"This is all thanks to your guidance all along, Master."

"If it weren't for your guidance in all aspects of my cultivation, which helped me find a more suitable path, I might not have been able to obtain a Heaven-grade Foundation Establishment Pill."

Song Yue said with a serious expression.

"You don't need to flatter your master; this is still the result of your hard work!"

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

Both disciples are quite talented.

Zhou Ling didn't need to go to great lengths to cultivate normally.

Zhou Ling mainly used the [Intermediate Analysis] to point out the shortcomings in their cultivation process.

Of course, this is also of great importance to them.

"The main reason I've come here is to invite my master, his wife, and their entire family to attend my Foundation Establishment Banquet."

After Zhou Ling sat down, Song Yue spoke again.

"I won't go. We'll celebrate for you at home later!"

Wang Xin said with a smile, her face showing tact and her tone apologetic.

Song Yue was the first of Zhou Ling's three disciples to reach the Foundation Establishment stage, and she was even a Heaven-grade Foundation Establishment cultivator.

She was definitely going to go and congratulate her, but being pregnant, she was worried that vomiting in such a setting would be counterproductive.

We can celebrate with her at home later.

"Your master's wife is pregnant, I'll go!"

Zhou Ling nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing this, Song Yue smiled and nodded, having no objections whatsoever.

Originally, she didn't think that reaching the Foundation Establishment stage was a big deal.

Although achieving the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment is something to celebrate, it's nothing compared to my master.

However, each family has its own considerations.

"Master, there's something else my father wants me to discuss with you!"

Song Yue continued.

"What's the matter?"

Zhou Ling asked, "Now the workshop is cooperating quite a bit with the Song family."

In his view, it was mostly about the forging of magical artifacts.

"Recently, the family unexpectedly discovered a fourth-order realm."

"With the strength of my Song family, we are not capable of opening up this realm on our own, so we would like to invite other families to participate in the opening up."

"My father asked me to inquire whether you are interested."

Song Yue asked in this way.

"A fourth-order realm!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling raised an eyebrow, a look of curiosity on his face.

The Song family is now at the Nascent Soul stage, with a Nascent Soul ancestor presiding over the family.

There were also several Golden Core cultivators.

This strength is naturally insufficient to open up a fourth-order realm.

After all, fourth-tier realms usually have some Nascent Soul level combat power.

However, with his current cultivation level, his family doesn't have any combat power to offer.

A fourth-order realm is still too risky for him.

The Ancient Cloud Realm he currently possesses is a third-tier realm, which suits him perfectly.

As for the fourth-order realm, it seems that the Song family currently values ​​the Zhou family's role more in providing logistical support and magical artifacts.

If it's in this aspect, then it's not a big problem.

He immediately asked, "Did your father specify what kind of cooperation they wanted?"

"No, I just wanted to let you know and see if you'd be interested?"

"This time, Father and Ancestor intend to invite four or five families to cooperate and open up this territory."

"Master, if you are interested, we can discuss it further with my father!"

Song Yue continued.

Zhou Ling nodded.

"Ling'er, isn't developing a realm too dangerous?"

Upon hearing this, Li Ru's smiling face couldn't help but reveal a hint of worry as she asked.

The Zhou family's development has far exceeded her expectations.

Each month, the workshop and winery can bring the family an income of 10,000 to 20,000 spirit stones.

My son is also developing steadily in all aspects.

My daughter-in-law is pregnant again.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

She didn't want her son to take unnecessary risks.

"Mother, I will handle this matter!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling spoke with a relaxed expression.

Participating in territorial expansion not only grants access to abundant resources.

The key is that it can also obtain spiritual veins.

The Zhou family does not currently possess its own spiritual vein.

It is merely a branch of the Xuan Yuan Dao Academy's spiritual vein.

This is important for the long-term development of the family.

Not good.

Since the branch veins have a spiritual energy concentration of around level three, it will remain at that level from now on.

But having your own spiritual vein makes all the difference.

You can invest resources to enhance the spiritual veins.

Of course, finding a spiritual vein is not so easy.

Not to mention that spiritual veins are usually occupied by other forces, making it very difficult to seize them.

Even just to collect a spiritual vein is a huge undertaking.

Knowing her mother's temperament, Zhou Ling didn't say anything more about the topic.

He then inquired about Song Yue's progress in her daily foundation-building practice.

There's also the follow-up consolidation, the next training plan, and so on.

Because she successfully established her foundation, it meant that Song Yue was now an inner disciple of the Dao Academy.

Song Yue also asked him about his cultivation experiences.

As for her subsequent cultivation plans, she had not made any specific preparations.

Zhou Ling also told her that there was no rush and they should take it one step at a time. However, once she entered the Foundation Establishment stage, the preparation of her natal treasure could be put into the plan.

“Master, the Azure Flame Technique that I mainly cultivate comes with three kinds of natal treasures.”

"They are the Azure Flame Pearl, the Blazing Furnace, and the Azure Sun Sword."

"All three are second-tier high-grade magic weapons."

"Which one do you think is more suitable for your disciple?"

Speaking of her natal treasure, Song Yue asked Zhou Ling earnestly.

Once she chooses her natal treasure, it will be crucial to her future path.

Of the three, the Azure Flame Pearl nourishes spiritual energy, and relatively speaking, it will accelerate the improvement of cultivation.

The Blazing Furnace can assist in refining weapons and alchemy.

The Qingyang Sword excels in combat power.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling naturally understood the general function of these three treasures and asked, "Then it depends on your future role."

"If you want to make more achievements in technique in the future, then choosing the Blazing Furnace will definitely be better."

Song Yue thought for a moment and then spoke up.

"Besides weapon crafting, I also wish to develop my skills in swordsmanship. I also want to practice the Five Elements Sword Technique with my master!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling couldn't help but show a look of surprise, as Song Yue had always been more focused on weapon crafting.

This suggests that he wants to make a name for himself in the art of kendo.

Of course, he also supports whatever ideas his disciples have.

As for cultivating swordsmanship, talent is still a factor.

However, since the Song family's Azure Flame Technique includes the Azure Yang Sword as a natal weapon, this technique must also be suitable for those who pursue the sword cultivation path.

He immediately had a thought, and two jade slips appeared in his hand. He handed them to Song Yue, saying, "These are the Pure Yang Sword Technique and the Myriad Wood Sword Technique from the Five Elements Sword Techniques."

"Try practicing this sword technique first and see which one suits you better!"

"In addition, I can forge you a second-tier high-grade sword with fire and wood attributes as a gift for your Foundation Establishment celebration!"

Looking at the jade slip, Song Yue couldn't help but show her joy. After taking it, she thanked Zhou Ling, saying, "Thank you, Master!"

Although the Song family also possessed some sword techniques, she did not choose to use them.

She had seen Zhou Ling's Five Elements Sword Technique and knew that its power was much stronger than the sword techniques in her family.

Moreover, Master has been able to comprehend the Five Elements Sword Intent in just a few years of cultivating the Five Elements Sword Formation.

This shows that the Five Elements Sword Technique has enormous potential.

That's why she decided to cultivate the Five Elements Sword Technique.

Although she is only of the fire and wood element.

However, Zhou Ling had already told them that the Five Elements Qianyang True Technique and the Five Elements Sword Technique could both be practiced independently.

"However, given your current situation, you should focus on weapon crafting, and treat swordsmanship as a secondary skill for now!"

Zhou Ling reminded him again.

Under his guidance, Song Yue was able to refine a mid-grade second-tier magic weapon when she reached the peak of Qi Refining.

Now that you've entered the Foundation Establishment stage, the success rate of refining mid-grade second-tier magical artifacts will increase significantly.

Therefore, his talent in weapon crafting is beyond doubt.

As for swordsmanship, if you don't have any talent, there's no need to waste too much time on it.

"Yes, Master!"

Song Yue looked somewhat excited.

At that moment, Li Ru called them to lunch.

After lunch, Song Yue left the Zhou family.

Zhou Ling then went to the workshop to arrange for Song Yue to forge a firewood sword blank.

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That evening, in the cultivation room, Zhou Ling took out the Sword Shadow Jade, then condensed a sword shadow and cast it into it.

This time, Zhou Ling directly challenged the third sword shadow from the palace courtyard.

The third sword shadow contained the sword cultivation of the second step of the third realm of Gong Yuanzi's swordsmanship.

"You've come at the perfect time!"

Upon seeing Zhou Ling appear, the sword shadow in the palace courtyard seemed to come alive, its green wooden sword light turning leisurely as if it were slashing out at will.

Instantly, the entire sword shadow space suddenly became heavy.

The surrounding energy was surging, giving people an immense and boundless sense of oppression.

As soon as the Green Wood Sword struck, the sword light that erupted was initially like a few feet of green wood, but in an instant it reached more than ten feet.

And as the azure light burst forth, boundless azure sword energy swept in like the mighty Yangtze River.

The momentum was exceptionally impressive.

With focused attention on the sword shadow, [Intermediate Analysis] quickly analyzed its changes.

Although the sword light was extremely fast, it was executed in one smooth motion.

However, under the [Intermediate Analysis], the situation presented to Zhou Ling was like slow motion.

He could clearly see the rules of the sword's edge, and the shimmering cyan sword intent of the Green Wood Sword.

Ten feet, eight feet, five feet...

The boundless green wood sword intent descended, and Zhou Ling clearly reflected it into his sea of ​​consciousness.

The boundless and limitless sword intent instantly stirred Zhou Ling's soul.

At this moment, Zhou Ling truly understood the sword intent of the palace courtyard.

It possesses an extreme grandeur and boundless expanse, encompassing the vastness of heaven and earth.

The boundless falling leaves are majestic and unstoppable, while the rolling water stretches endlessly, encompassing the entire world.

This is the unique swordsmanship philosophy of Dean Gong.

Zhou Ling originally used the Falling Wood Sword Intent to comprehend the Wood Attribute Sword Intent, and only later did he comprehend the Five Elements Attribute Sword Intent.

The Five Elements theory emphasizes mutual restraint, mutual generation, and mutual support.

Therefore, when Zhou Ling comprehended the fire-attribute sword intent of man and sword as one, he made a breakthrough while referring to the original Fire Cloud Sword Intent.

It condensed into a fiery cloud of sword intent that scorched the heavens.

It has some restraint over the Falling Wood Sword Intent, but it cannot suppress the boundless Water Sword Intent.

At this point, Zhou Ling, based on the [Intermediate Analysis], also introduced other attribute sword techniques.

"Indeed, the Five Elements Sword Dao contains signs of the sword intent of heaven and earth."

"He has only just grasped the essence, yet he already possesses such a complete and refined sword aura."

Dean Gong said with a hint of surprise.

The endless sword intent surging in from all directions deepened Zhou Ling's understanding of sword intent.

But Zhou Ling didn't have time to fully comprehend it.

With a thought, the Five Elements Swords appeared in a circle.

It charged straight at the vast, sweeping river of swords.

Since it is a duel of concentrated sword shadows, even if you fail, it will not cause you any harm.

It's just that my spirit and soul have been somewhat depleted.

In reality, it would be very difficult to have the opportunity to duel with a swordsman like Dean Gong.

Therefore, Zhou Ling did not hold back and used all his strength.

This kind of battle will undoubtedly be of great help to his understanding of swordsmanship.

Moreover, with this competition as a foundation, Zhou Ling can continue to deduce the results using the [Illusionary Realm Simulation].

There might be even greater gains to be made.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, their sword energies clashed.

In an instant, the azure sword light transformed into a boundless azure sword domain, its azure light shimmering and its sharpness unmatched.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, the vast Azure Wood Sword Domain and the Five Elements Sword Domain violently intertwined, and waves of sword energy surged into the sky.

Its power and influence were extremely astonishing.

The entire Sword Shadow Space was half filled with rolling falling wood sword energy and half with five-colored sword light, like five-colored dragons roaring.

After a series of fierce attacks, both sides began to collapse and eventually annihilated.

This attack was surprisingly evenly matched.

But Zhou Ling's sword flashed for a moment, then dissipated.

Although the attack seemed evenly matched, it was still too taxing on Zhou Ling.

It's unbearable.

Seeing Zhou Ling's sword shadow dissipate, Dean Gong's sword shadow also showed a surprised expression.

How long has it been since Zhou Ling comprehended the third-order Five Elements Sword Intent!
But now it can actually block her third-tier second-step sword shadow attack!
The speed of this progress was so incredible that she could hardly believe it.

It is important to know that the three realms of swordsmanship have five steps, and the power is completely different with each step.

It's more than doubled.

However, it is equally impossible to make any progress without a significant investment of time and resources.

Moreover, she was a Golden Core cultivator, and when she underwent the Golden Core tribulation, she had already comprehended the unity of man and sword.

Therefore, within this swordsmanship lies a trace of her understanding of the rules of heaven and earth.

Its power far surpasses that of ordinary Three Realms Sword Domains.

Surprisingly, it was on par with Zhou Ling's Foundation Establishment cultivator's first-stage sword domain at the third level.

The power of Zhou Ling's Five Elements Sword Domain was even greater than she had anticipated.

His kendo talent is also even more outstanding!

Indeed, he possesses the potential to become a fifth-level sword cultivator!

"This kid seems to be a peerless sword genius!"

Gong Yuanyuan Jianying murmured with a look of joy on his face, and then disappeared.

(End of this chapter)