Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 319 Third-Order Alchemist and Peak Foundation Establishment
The Zhou family's training room.

Zhou Ling sat cross-legged with a solemn expression.

He was surrounded by the five elements of sword energy, which made him look very mysterious and released a mysterious aura.

After a while, the Five Elements Sword Qi slowly dissipated, and Zhou Ling then opened his eyes.

I have just deepened my understanding of the Five Elements Sword Domain by using the Five Elements Sword Soul and the Five Elements Mystic Silk Mantra.

With the blessing of the Five Elements Mystic Silk Edict and the Five Elements Sword Soul, his Five Elements Sword Domain can be significantly enhanced.

However, both are consumables, and once consumed, they take some time to replenish.

Therefore, it should be used at critical moments.

"If my Five Elements Sword Soul were twice as powerful, the Five Elements Sword Domain would be even more powerful."

Zhou Ling pondered how to enhance the Five Elements Sword Soul.

The Five Elements Sword Soul can continuously grow stronger by incorporating the Five Elements Sword Qi.

However, he doesn't forge much of the Five Elements Sword Qi each day.

Even fewer have reached the level of sword soul absorption and fusion.

"However, my Five Elements Sword Qi is not weak either, and I condense about ten strands every day."

"Only through this persistent, gradual accumulation of Five Elements Sword Qi, strengthening and enhancing the Five Elements Sword Soul, can the power of the Five Elements Sword Domain be gradually increased!"

Zhou Ling pondered to himself.

Since he couldn't comprehend the true Heaven and Earth Sword Technique in a short time, he could only rely on the Five Elements Sword Soul.

With about ten strands of Five Elements Sword Qi every day, it will eventually be possible to raise the Five Elements Sword Soul to another level within a year or two.

"However, this process is still somewhat troublesome and will take up a lot of time."

"But if one can truly achieve the One Sword of Heaven and Earth, then one's combat power will be greatly enhanced."

"Moreover, the higher one's swordsmanship, the higher one's alchemy skills will be!"

Zhou Ling took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

Now that his swordsmanship has improved, he believes he will also make significant progress in alchemy.

Although it's certainly more demanding than refining weapons, this method of refining pills using sword energy won't take up too much of his time.

It improves as one's swordsmanship improves.

So this is a double benefit for them.

Moreover, the Five Elements Sword Qi is more suitable for refining elixirs.

After all, the Five Elements Sword Intent originated from Dean Gong's Falling Wood Sword Intent, which contains the sword intent of life.

Infusing this life-giving sword intent into the pill will improve its quality.

Zhou Ling felt that refining third-tier pills wouldn't be difficult now!
With the help of the Five Elements Sword Soul and the Five Elements Treasure Sword, he was still very confident.

"Let's refine the second-tier Yuan-Enhancing Pill and Soul-Essence Pill first, and see what the effects are!"

"I'm not far from the Golden Core Realm now. Once I reach the peak of Foundation Establishment, I can prepare to condense my Golden Core at any time!"

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

Because of the [Medicinal Stress], taking one Zengyuan Pill allows one to absorb three times the medicinal power.

Therefore, the higher the grade of the medicine, the better its effect.

However, my wife's help is still needed in preparing the ingredients.

His wife had always prepared the recipes for the elixirs for him.

This matter wasn't particularly difficult, but Zhou Ling didn't want to waste time on it.

His wife is a second-tier alchemist, an expert in this field, and her speed is much faster than his.

He immediately got up and left the cultivation room.

"Refining Yuan-Enhancing Pills and Soul-Essence Pills?"

Wang Xin looked surprised when she heard Zhou Ling's words.

Zhou Ling hasn't refined pills for a while, so why is he thinking about refining pills again now?
She knew that Zhou Ling could use sword energy to refine pills, and the quality of his pills was even higher than hers.

It seems that he has gained something from his recent seclusion.

I'm ready to give it a try.

Therefore, no questions were asked.

"I'll prepare the ingredients for two kinds of pills for you right away!"

How many sets do you need?

Wang Xin asked gently, her beautiful face as soft as water.

"One set each is enough!"

Zhou Ling replied with a smile.

He didn't want his wife to work too hard either.

After all, he's going to be a father in just over a month!

"it is good."

Wang Xin nodded, then took out the medicinal herbs from her storage ring and began preparing the medicine.

While Wang Xin was preparing the medicinal herbs, Zhou Ling also smiled and told her about his recent improvement in swordsmanship.

Next, I plan to refine third-tier pills.

Hearing Zhou Ling's words, Wang Xin was also pleasantly surprised.

In such a short time, my husband has actually reached the third step of the third realm of swordsmanship. His strength is quite high in Qingyun Immortal City.

As for refining pills, Wang Xin told Zhou Ling not to worry, as she had some commonly used recipes for third-tier pills.

After his wife prepared the medicinal herbs, Zhou Ling took the materials back to the cultivation room to prepare for alchemy.

Refining the Enhancing Essence Pill and the Soul Essence Pill.

Because these two types of pills are commonly used by Foundation Establishment cultivators, Wang Xin would have the materials on hand.

Wang Xin followed him over.

Although Zhou Ling used sword energy to refine pills, it was different from her using spiritual flames and magic power.

However, the process of forming the elixir is largely the same.

As a second-tier alchemist, one can detect changes in the materials and thus judge the appropriate level of heat for the elixir.

This will also be of great help to her in refining elixirs.

Back in the meditation room, Zhou Lingjing sat on the futon.

After calming down, he took out the alchemy furnace and the materials for the Enhancing Essence Pill.

Then the prepared materials were poured into the alchemy furnace.

Then they began to condense the Five Elements Sword Qi and refine the Enhancing Essence Pill.

In a short while, the Five Elements Sword Qi enveloped the alchemy furnace.

A whooshing sound!

Looking at Wang Xin's surprised expression.

In Zhou Ling's hands, these five elements of sword energy were like five flames, and he could freely control the balance between them.

Every subtle change is perfectly timed.

It can lock in almost all the medicinal power while also allowing various medicinal powers to blend perfectly.

The Five Elements Sword floated in front of Zhou Ling, with wisps of sword energy flowing into the alchemy furnace.

He himself looked relaxed.

Wang Xin, with her elegant features, watched Zhou Ling gather his sword energy with focused concentration in her eyes.

Watching it up close was very helpful to her.

Time passed slowly, about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Wang Xin saw that the furnace was filled with sword energy and wisps of medicinal fragrance. She knew that this was the key to completing the pill.

Zhou Ling pointed to the alchemy furnace and infused it with a stream of Five Elements Sword Qi, which was the sword qi condensed from the Five Elements Sword Soul.

Then, in a deep voice, he shouted, "Melt!"

"call!"

Instantly, five-colored sword energy soared into the sky from within the alchemy furnace, its multicolored light dazzling and eye-catching.

Then, the Five Elements Sword Qi slowly dissipated.

"It's done!"

Looking at the alchemy furnace, Wang Xin's face showed joy.

As a second-tier high-grade alchemist, she knew the pills were ready as soon as she smelled their fragrance.

And the quality won't be bad.

However, she couldn't determine the exact number.

"receive."

As Zhou Ling finished speaking, three larger-than-usual Zengyuan Pills landed in his hand.

"Not bad, there are actually three top-grade Qi-Enhancing Pills with four-core patterns!"

Looking at the three crystal-clear, round Zengyuan Pills in his palm, each with four faint pill patterns on its surface, Zhou Ling smiled with satisfaction.

"Three pills were formed in one go, and they were even top-grade Qi-Enhancing Pills with four pill patterns!"

Looking at the Enhancing Essence Pill in Zhou Ling's hand, Wang Xin couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, her clear, spring-like eyes sparkling with admiration.

It should be noted that even a third-level alchemist may not be able to refine a Three-Dan Pattern Enhancing Pill.

Zhou Ling's ability to refine the Four-Dan Pattern Enhancing Pill means that his alchemy skills are no less than those of a mid-grade third-tier alchemist.

Even a mid-grade third-tier alchemist might not be able to reach this level in one go.

"Xin'er, this one is for you!"

Zhou Ling handed a Qi Enhancement Pill to his wife. His wife was several months pregnant, and her cultivation progress was a little slower; she was currently only at the fourth level of the Foundation Establishment stage.

This elixir was somewhat helpful to her.

"My lord, you keep it for yourself, I'm not in a hurry!"

Wang Xin said with a smile.

Now that she's at the Zhou family's house and doesn't go out much, she doesn't feel any impact whether her cultivation progresses faster or slower.

However, Zhou Ling is the head of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau, and he needs to improve his cultivation level as soon as possible in order to gain more credibility.

Hearing his wife's words, Zhou Ling did not insist.

Now that we are able to refine elixirs.

Next, we'll refine a few more batches.

Currently, in the family, besides himself, his wife and mother are all Foundation Establishment cultivators, and there are also Chu Xing and others.

Therefore, we need to find time to refine more Yuan-Enhancing Pills.

After all, they also need to make purchases.

"Xin'er, do you have the formula for the Haoyuan Pill?"

Zhou Ling asked again.

Haoyuan Pill is also a pill that increases magical power cultivation, but it contains more abundant magical power.

It is the main elixir taken by Golden Core cultivators.

It belongs to the third-tier pill category.

Now that he can easily refine the Four-Dan Pattern Enhancing Pill, Zhou Ling also plans to refine third-tier pills.

"Yes, but we don't have the materials for Haoyuan Pill!"

Wang Xin replied.

"Give me the formula, and I'll have Yuanhu buy it!"

Zhou Ling nodded and said.

"My lord, this is the recipe for a third-tier elixir. Please examine it yourself!"

Wang Xin took out a jade slip from her storage ring and handed it to Zhou Ling.

"it is good!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

After putting the jade slip away, the two left the cultivation room.

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into the night.

Inside the cultivation room, Zhou Ling sat cross-legged and took out a pill bottle from his robes.

The Four-Dan Pattern Enhancing Pill was just successfully refined today.

"call!"

"This time it should be enough to reach the peak of Foundation Establishment!"

Zhou Ling took a deep breath, poured out a Qi-Boosting Pill, and threw it directly into his mouth.

The elixir melts in your mouth.

[You are refining and absorbing the Vitality Enhancement Pill. Herbal Stress +1, Vitality Enhancement Pill Power +3]

The next moment, it was as if an extremely rich and hot medicinal force was injected into his body, surging into his meridians and then rushing towards his dantian.

Zhou Ling's expression immediately turned solemn, and he fully activated the Five Elements Qian Yuan True Technique to quickly absorb magical power.

It should be noted that at this moment, it was equivalent to the medicinal power of four Yuan-Boosting Pills appearing in his body at the same time, and these were Yuan-Boosting Pills with four pill patterns.

The surroundings instantly became scorching hot, and scorching spiritual energy emanated from his body, as if waves of heat were surging forth from within him.

Flames, solidified into tangible form, coalesced on his skin.

Zhou Ling felt waves of intense stinging pain both inside his body and on his skin.

He gritted his teeth and absorbed the nutrients quickly.

[You are absorbing the immense medicinal power of the Vitality Enhancement Pill. Your resilience increases by 1, and your absorption speed increases by 20.]

As the talent "The More You Frustrate, the Stronger You Become" condensed, Zhou Ling felt the originally surging spiritual power within his body quickly calm down.

It flowed into the sea of ​​qi in an orderly manner.

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The next day.

"Finally, I've reached the peak of Foundation Establishment!"

Zhou Ling sat cross-legged, his eyes suddenly opening wide, gleaming with a bright light.

His body shone with the light of the five elements, which intertwined and circulated endlessly, exuding an aura of inexhaustible vitality.

After a long time, the five elements slowly flowed into Zhou Ling's body.

Zhou Ling's eyes became increasingly bright and piercing.

He reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, which was about a year faster than he had expected.

It was originally estimated that he might reach the peak of Foundation Establishment by the end of the year, and then undergo the Golden Core Tribulation next year or the year after.

Preparations for the Golden Core Tribulation are about to begin.

If one could achieve the Golden Core stage twenty years ago, that would be considered exceptionally talented within the Dao Alliance.

Zhou Ling didn't know what other people's situations were like.

But taking Wang Qingshang as an example, she entered the late stage of Foundation Establishment two years ago.

If all goes as expected, I will definitely reach the peak of Foundation Establishment this year.

The condensation of the Golden Elixir should take place around next year or the year after.

At that time, she was only in her early twenties.

Among the many wealthy and powerful families, she is already considered to have considerable talent.

Of course, I'm aiming for the Heavenly Grade Golden Core, so the risk is still very high.

We need to be more fully prepared.

After stabilizing himself, Zhou Ling left the cultivation room.

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"Meet the Master!"

Upon seeing Zhou Ling arrive at the workshop, which was under expansion, Bai Ji bowed to him.

"Not bad, the progress is not bad!"

Zhou Ling looked at the workshop, whose basic structure was already complete, and smiled.

The expansion of the workshop was mainly the responsibility of Yuanhu and Baiji.

Bai Ji's cultivation has now reached the peak of Qi Refining.

This June, let's see if we can break through to the top of the Foundation Establishment Seed assessment and strive for the Heavenly Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

If this attempt fails again, then the only option left is to use a low-grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

After all, assessments aren't something you can be sure of just by waiting a year.

If another exceptionally talented person emerges next year, it will mean another year has been wasted.

Moreover, if Weng Lanyue is to participate this year, Bai Ji's chances are uncertain.

Bai Ji's advantage lies in his soul.

Immediately, he took out a bottle of pills from his storage ring and handed it to Bai Ji.

"This is a second-tier Soul Essence Pill, which can cleanse the soul and strengthen the divine sense. It will be of great help to your soul, and I hope it can lend you a hand in the future!"

"Second-tier Soul Essence Pill?"

Bai Ji caught the pill, a look of joy on his face.

It wasn't just because the pill was precious, but also because of the meaning behind his master giving him the second-tier Soul Essence Pill.

Second-tier Soul Essence Pills are generally taken by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The fact that his master gave him this meant that his soul had reached the cultivation level of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Moreover, the pills given by the master are definitely of high quality.

"Thank you, Master!"

Bai Ji bowed and said.

"You have three months left. You don't need to worry about the workshop. Just focus on your cultivation!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

This Foundation Establishment Pill is extremely important, and Zhou Ling doesn't want it to be delayed because of the workshop.

Moreover, the workshop has a good workforce now, so losing Bai Ji won't have much of an impact.

"Yes, Master!"

Bai replied respectfully.

From then on, he decided to stay with the Zhou family.

Therefore, being able to achieve the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment would be of great help to both oneself and the Zhou family.

Zhou Ling patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "If you need a secluded training room, just tell Yuan Hu, and he'll arrange it for you!"

"Yes, Master!"

Bai Ji cupped his hands in reply.

"Ok!"

Zhou Ling nodded, then continued to inspect the construction progress of the family and sect.

(End of this chapter)