Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 317 Five Elements Sword Soul
"If it weren't for the illusion simulation, this sword intent wouldn't be so easy to withstand; one wrong move and it could be fatal."

Feeling the increasingly stinging pain in his body, Zhou Ling frowned.

Immediately, with a thought, he stimulated the essence and blood within his body.

Suddenly, a faint flash of lightning appeared on his skin.

Then, it seemed as if purple scales covered his entire body.

This is because after fusing with the Thunder Flood Dragon's demon core, he was able to condense purple scales for defense by taking advantage of the Thunder Flood Dragon's bloodline talent.

As the purple scales coalesced, the pressure on the purple scales instantly decreased.

At this moment, Zhou Ling began to observe the sword energy with his divine sense.

[You are observing the sword intent of Falling Leaves, Intermediate Observation +1]

[You are analyzing the Falling Leaves Sword Intent, Intermediate Analysis +1]

As his talent emerged, Zhou Ling could clearly see ripples spreading outwards from the sword energy.

Extremely regular, the wisps of sword energy circulated and flowed out before converging into the sword energy vortex.

These sword energies condense and spread, expanding with each rotation, giving a sense of endless vitality.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

Zhou Ling's skin was covered in purple scales that shimmered with lightning, and his life essence was being continuously depleted.

He continued to burn his essence and blood, condensing purple scales.

At this moment, although he was a third-level body refiner, the powerful force of the purple scales was enough for him to block this fourth-level sword energy.

He then accelerated his comprehension of the sword energy.

With the support of his two talents, his comprehension speed far surpasses that of ordinary sword cultivators.

Moreover, this is within the [Illusionary Realm Simulation]. Even if he cannot comprehend it, his talent will still provide deductions to assist him in comprehending it.

This is also the source of his confidence in comprehending the Four Realms Falling Leaves Sword Intent.

Otherwise, as the Falling Wood Sword Intent grows stronger during this process, it will cause the surrounding things to merge into its sword intent, which is extremely dangerous.

"call!"

Just then, the Five Elements Sword Qi within Zhou Ling's body surged into the sky.

Under the intense suppression of the Falling Wood Sword Intent, the Five Elements Sword launched a fierce counterattack.

If it were the original Five Elements Sword, under the suppression of the Heaven and Earth Sword Intent, it would only have the right to submit and be subjugated.

However, now that the Five Elements Sword has been integrated with the Five Elements Mystic Silk Domain, it is qualified to contend with the sword energy of heaven and earth.

As the Five Elements Sword shot out, a surge of Five Elements Sword Qi swept out to counter and suppress the Falling Wood Sword Qi.

"Hmm, the Five Elements Sword's power has increased considerably!"

Zhou Ling's face lit up with surprise.

The Five Elements Mysterious Silk Mantra was recently integrated.

He really had no idea about the specific power and effects of the Five Elements Sword.

Unexpectedly, the Five Elements Sword was able to break through the suppression of the Falling Wood Sword Intent!
"This is the power of the rules of heaven and earth!"

Zhou Ling felt a surge of emotion.

At this moment, he truly felt the power of the Five Elements Sword.

No wonder cultivators would embed the Mysterious Silk Mandate into their magical artifacts after undergoing the tribulation of lightning.

The effect was truly remarkable; the fourth-tier Five Elements Sword was actually able to withstand the suppression of the Heaven and Earth Sword Qi.

With the Five Elements Sword releasing its sword energy to block the falling wood sword energy, Zhou Ling felt much more relaxed.

He then felt reassured and continued to observe the sword energy.

Without the risk of being assimilated by the sword energy, and with the help of [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling's comprehension of sword intent became increasingly smooth.

During this process, the originally swirling and flowing Falling Wood Sword Qi and the Five Elements Sword Qi seemed to be constantly merging and merging.

First, there's the wood-attribute sword intent he comprehended.

It was originally comprehended from the Sword Intent of Falling Leaves, so the fusion with it was as natural as water flowing into a channel.

The first element to condense in the Five Elements Sword Qi is the Green Wood Sword Qi Cycle.

This process is extremely mysterious, causing the Five Elements Sword Qi to undergo strange changes!
Then came the fire-attribute sword intent, which, in its convergence, began to form its own sword energy cycle.

In this way, the sword energies of metal, earth, and water successively intersect and circulate with the sword energy of falling leaves, forming a new sword energy cycle.

I don’t know how long it took.

The Falling Wood Sword Qi and the Five Elements Sword Qi completely merged, reforming into a Five Elements Sword Soul.

Zhou Ling felt that he was gradually able to control this Five Elements Sword Soul.

However, he doesn't know the specific effects.

Therefore, they were extremely careful and cautious, otherwise, the slightest mistake could cause the Five Elements Sword Soul, which they had painstakingly comprehended and condensed, to collapse at any moment.

He didn't stop, but continued to deduce with the help of the [Illusionary Realm Simulation], deepening his understanding of the sword soul.

"Five Elements Sword Soul!"

Looking at the sword spirit, Zhou Ling's face lit up with joy.

I never expected that during the process of comprehending the sword intent, I would condense a sword soul.

The so-called sword soul is a sword energy that a sword cultivator at the third realm can potentially condense into an attribute sword soul when they have a sudden enlightenment.

Different cultivators possess different sword intents and sword soul attributes.

Some are sword spirits of slaughter; some are sword spirits of life; some are sword spirits of the netherworld, and so on.

These sword souls are incredibly powerful.

It not only greatly enhances the strength of sword cultivators, but it is also an effective means of dealing with lightning tribulations.

It's like having an extra layer of protection against heavenly lightning.

"What kind of sword intent is this Five Elements Sword Soul of mine?"

Zhou Ling carefully comprehended the Five Elements Sword Soul.

Originally, the Five Elements Sword Qi contained five different sword intents: the life-giving sword intent of wood, the burning sword intent of fire, the kingly sword qi of metal, and so on.

And what kind of Five Elements Sword Soul is this?
As the Five Elements Sword Soul continued to evolve, five-colored sword energy roared out, changing into different forms.

Sometimes it transforms into a purple-gold sword dragon, releasing a sharp, holy, and domineering aura.

Sometimes it transforms into a furnace of sword energy, the blazing sword energy seemingly capable of melting all things.

It is once again lush and green trees, containing the changing seasons and the cycle of life and death.

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As his understanding deepened, the Five Elements Sword Soul began to integrate into the Five Elements Sword Dao meridian circulation within his body.

Strands of sword energy flowed and converged within the meridians.

It is unknown how much time passed, but the Five Elements Sword Souls were completely integrated into the sword meridian circulation.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

At this moment, his body was surrounded by radiant sword light, exuding a terrifying sword aura, with dazzling five-colored sword energy swirling around him.

"The Five Elements Sword Soul is complete!"

A glint flashed in Zhou Ling's eyes, and within his pupils, the five elements of sword energy seemed to shine brightly, exuding an extremely astonishing power.

The Five Elements Sword Qi swirled around his body like five sword dragons, releasing different auras that were mysterious and unpredictable.

Although he did not comprehend the Heaven and Earth Sword Intent of Falling Leaves, he still managed to condense the Five Elements Sword Soul under the [Illusionary Realm Simulation], which was still quite powerful.

After all, he was originally at the third level of the second stage of swordsmanship, so it was not very realistic for him to comprehend the sword of heaven and earth.

Dean Gong gave him this sword intent.

On the one hand, there was concern that something might happen to her during her tribulation, which would break the lineage.

Another purpose is to allow Zhou Ling to use sword intent to comprehend the Five Elements Sword Dao and improve his cultivation.

Unexpectedly, during the process of comprehension, Zhou Ling used the power of the five elements rules within the Five Elements Sword and the [Illusionary Realm Simulation] to condense the Five Elements Sword Soul.

Now he can easily control the Five Elements Sword Soul, and the power of the Five Elements Sword Qi will also be greatly enhanced.

"Now, by integrating the Five Elements Sword Soul into the Five Elements Sword and unleashing the Five Elements Sword Qi, it might be enough to easily deal with a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator!"

Zhou Ling thought to himself, and then with a thought, the scene before him suddenly changed.

The Five Elements Sword Qi dissipated.

He exited the illusion and returned to his cultivation room.

He then began to formally comprehend the essence of the Falling Wood Sword.

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This day.

Inside the training room, the Five Elements Sword Qi flashed, piercing through a black shield.

The seemingly ordinary Five Elements Sword Qi contains extremely terrifying power.

With a whooshing sound, it easily pierced through a third-tier treasure.

Seeing this, Zhou Ling was overjoyed.

This is the power of the Five Elements Sword Soul; even without fusion or enhancement, it can penetrate a third-tier treasure.

If this were infused into the Five Elements Sword, its power would be astonishing!
Moreover, the Five Elements Sword Soul has a variety of attack methods, and each type of sword energy can be used individually or simultaneously.

It can even condense the Five Elements Sword Formation.

Different responses can be made depending on the situation of different opponents.

The only drawback is that once the sword essence is consumed, it recovers extremely slowly.

With a thought, Zhou Ling dispersed the Five Elements Sword Qi, and the Five Elements Sword Light in the room also dissipated.

"The Five Elements Sword Soul still has room for improvement in the future!" "If it reaches the level of the Sword of Heaven and Earth, it may even be able to condense the Five Elements Sword Body!"

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

With the condensation of the Five Elements Sword Soul, his Five Elements Sword Qi was already extremely close to the Heaven and Earth Sword.

However, due to his limited cultivation level, the power and range of his abilities are limited.

But this is already a significant improvement over the original.

His swordsmanship has also reached the third realm and third step.

"I've been in seclusion for ten days."

"It's time to leave the pass!"

Then, Zhou Ling got up and left the cultivation room.

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"mother in law!"

"Xin'er."

Outside the courtyard, Wang Yu was taking a walk with his wife.

Zhou Ling smiled and bowed respectfully.

Wang Yu's cultivation has reached the peak of Foundation Establishment in recent years, and he was originally about to undergo the Golden Core Tribulation.

But considering that her daughter is due to give birth in two months.

Therefore, she planned to undergo the tribulation of lightning after her daughter gave birth.

During these days, he also stayed at the Zhou family's house.

"Husband, how is it?"

Upon seeing Zhou Ling, Wang Xin's eyes flashed with tenderness, and she asked him aloud.

Based on her understanding of Zhou Ling, he rarely went into seclusion to cultivate.

If someone goes into seclusion, it must mean they've encountered some kind of problem.

"There's no problem."

Zhou Ling replied with a smile.

His wife was about to give birth, and even if there were any problems, he wouldn't let her worry about them unnecessarily.

"Don't just focus on cultivation; spend more time with Xin'er when you have time."

Wang Yu glanced at Zhou Ling and spoke.

Now, with Zhou Ling's status and cultivation level constantly improving, coupled with Wang Xin's pregnancy.

She no longer mentioned Zhou Ling's marriage into the Wang family.

After all, Zhou Lingtian's current position as the head of the company is not something the Wang family can easily control.

Moreover, Zhou Ling proved that he was fully capable of achieving the Golden Core stage on his own.

"Yes, Mother-in-law!"

Zhou Ling nodded awkwardly.

He also felt somewhat ashamed, realizing that he hadn't spent enough time with his wife during this period.

After returning from my journey to Anyang Immortal City, many things came up.

We simply can't keep up.

"Mother, Brother Ling is the head of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, an instructor at the Dao Academy, and also in charge of refining magical artifacts in the workshop. He's very busy!"

Wang Xin looked at Zhou Ling and said with a pained expression.

My husband is so busy, isn't it all for the sake of this family?

She certainly wouldn't be so pretentious.

Hearing her daughter's words, Wang Yu nodded. In her opinion, a man should naturally prioritize his career.

"Ling'er, I see you're already in the late Foundation Establishment stage. Do you have any plans for when you'll form your Core?"

Wang Yu asked again.

She could sense that Zhou Ling's aura was already incredibly complete, and he could enter the peak of Foundation Establishment at any time.

Theoretically speaking, reaching the peak of Foundation Establishment already meets the standards for Core Formation.

"I haven't thought about this in detail yet; it might take some time!"

Zhou Ling pondered for a moment, and then said this.

Regarding the Golden Core Tribulation, he already has the Jade Returning Golden Core Pill, but he hasn't prepared the other auxiliary materials yet.

At the same time, since he possesses the attributes of the Five Elements, he naturally needs to refine the magical power within his body to make it more complete in order to break through to the Heavenly Grade Golden Core.

"Ah."

"If you need any materials, just tell Qingshang!"

"This is the head of the family's intention!"

Wang Yu nodded and said.

"Thank you, Master!"

Zhou Ling replied.

With the military merits and contribution points he has left, he can exchange them for what he needs.

He then accompanied his wife for a walk in the yard.

The Zhou Family Hall.

"Zhizheng, I have successfully completed the mission. The entire Zhou family and Lingxiao Sect have been planned!"

Deacon Luo held a formation plate in front of him and reported to Zhou Ling with a smile.

This array, like a sand table, displays various architectural styles.

"Is this a kendo dojo?"

Zhou Ling pointed to a small square on the array plate and asked.

"Yes."

"This area is dominated by metal and fire veins."

"Based on your request to set up the Five Elements Sword Stones, I have set up three additional Earth, Wood, and Water Condensation Arrays for you."

"These three condensing arrays can gather the power of the other three attributes, allowing the sword array to achieve balance!"

Deacon Luo introduced them to Zhou Ling.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling smiled and nodded. He trusted Steward Luo's abilities.

"In addition, different magic arrays were set up at the Zhou family and the Lingxiao Sect respectively."

"The Zhou family's formation is primarily defensive, using the 'Qingmu Formation'."

"And the Lingxiao Sect followed your suggestion to leave behind the sword array's core!"

Deacon Luo continued to introduce things to Zhou Ling.

"it is good!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

The Lingxiao Sect uses a sword formation as its main formation, as instructed by their master.

As for the specific sword formation, his master would arrange it himself, so Zhou Ling didn't ask any further questions.

Then, they inquired about some specific details.

There's also the cost of the entire construction.

According to Deacon Luo's estimate, the total cost will be over one million spirit stones.

This was somewhat unexpected for Zhou Ling.

But thinking about it, it's pretty much the same.

The Zhou family's plan is mainly to expand the workshop, and the total cost should be around 100,000 spirit stones.

Most of the expenses were spent on the construction of the sect.

Besides the kendo dojo, there were many other buildings constructed using materials that were not bad either.

After Deacon Luo left, Zhou Ling asked Yuan Hu some questions.

The Zhou family now has hundreds of thousands of spirit stones in their accounts, and tens of thousands of spirit stones are steadily coming in every month.

Therefore, it can still support the construction of the sect.

After weighing the options, Zhou Ling asked Yuan Hu to find an auspicious day to begin work.

Just do as much as you have on hand.

We can build the overall framework first, and then gradually improve the rest later. There's no problem with that.

Moreover, the construction of the sect will not affect the workshop.

The workshop was also able to continue operating.

Of course, given his current reputation in Qingyun Immortal City, obtaining one million spirit stones wouldn't be too difficult for him.

He believes that as long as he speaks up, other prominent families will be willing to lend him a helping hand.

However, Zhou Ling didn't want to make things that complicated.

Just take your time.

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(End of this chapter)