Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 341 Becoming a father

"We won?"

Upon arriving at the courtyard hall, Zhou Ling met Dean Gong.

Dean Gong wore a moon-white dress, and her exquisitely beautiful face showed a slight pallor.

Seeing Zhou Ling's expression, Dean Gong smiled and explained to him, "In the next battle, the opponent will be the Heaven-Mending Dao Academy of Ancient Yue Immortal City."

"Both opponents were also quite exhausted, and one of them chose to withdraw on the advice of the judges."

"Therefore, I defeated my opponent."

"Although Jin Sheng and his team lost, we won in the overall score!"

Hearing this, Zhou Ling's face lit up with joy, "That's wonderful!"

At least we didn't fail at the last minute.

He now has a place to settle his Heavenly Grade Jade Rejuvenation Golden Elixir.

"Yes, this is the Jade Rejuvenating Pill you requested!"

"You deserve the most credit this time, so I'm returning this jade to you as the Golden Elixir!"

As Zhou Ling was thinking, Dean Gong waved her hand, and a jade bottle fell into his hand.

"Thank you, Dean!"

Zhou Ling accepted the jade bottle and bowed in thanks.

"This is what you deserve."

"In addition, our Sword Academy has now become a fifth-grade Dao Academy."

"The Dao Alliance will upgrade the spiritual veins for the Sword Academy, along with many other rewards!"

"We'll arrange the specific rewards for you when we get back to the Sword Academy!"

Dean Gong then smiled slightly and said.

Now she knows Zhou Ling quite well, and aside from anything else, the reward is definitely indispensable.

"Thank you, Dean!"

Zhou Ling put the jade bottle into his storage ring, a look of joy on his face.

The main goal this time is to obtain the Jade Rejuvenating Elixir; everything else is secondary.

Of course, who would complain about not having enough rewards?
Moreover, although this competition was quite risky, I didn't come away empty-handed.

Successfully condensing two Golden Cores, both of which are of Heavenly Rank, is something countless people dream of.

At the same time, he has integrated the Five Elements Sword Souls into his swordsmanship, and is only one step away from the four realms of swordsmanship.

Furthermore, the Five Elements Thunder Body absorbed a large amount of rule power during the lightning tribulation, which also greatly enhanced its abilities.

If it weren't for this competition, it might have taken a long time to achieve these results.

What is your current combat strength?

Dean Gong poured Zhou Ling a cup of spiritual tea herself, her beautiful eyes fixed on him, and then couldn't help but ask a question.

At this moment, Zhou Ling had just broken through to the Golden Core stage, but she felt that his magical power was as vast as the sea, exceptionally powerful, and even comparable to a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator.

She was quite surprised by Zhou Ling's profound magical foundation.

It's important to know that there's a significant bottleneck between the early and middle stages of the Golden Core realm, and the difference in magical power can be several times greater.

Zhou Ling had only just entered the Golden Core stage, yet his aura was already so powerful.

Although I knew Zhou Ling was a Heaven-grade Five Elements Golden Core cultivator, I also knew it was impossible for him to reach such a level!

Generally speaking, if it is comparable to the second level of the Golden Core stage, then that is already quite good.

"It's about one or two times stronger than before!"

Zhou Ling replied somewhat uncertainly.

He knew that his combat strength could only be increased by a minimum of 100%.

However, without actual combat experience, he couldn't be sure.

Of course, he had no need to hide anything from Dean Gong.

Upon hearing this, Dean Gong looked surprised. "Twice as strong? Does that mean your combat power is now even stronger than mine?"

Zhou Ling already possessed the strength to defeat a peak Golden Core cultivator; if that strength were doubled, he would definitely have the power to contend with a Nascent Soul cultivator.

As for Zhou Ling's victory over Yun Xuan, who was at the Nascent Soul stage, she naturally knew that it was due to the help of her sword domain.

"That's definitely not going to happen."

Zhou Ling shook his head.

He still had that much self-awareness, even when facing an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Without a combination of various talents and skills, it wouldn't be so easy for him to defeat them.

Moreover, Dean Gong is a fourth-realm sword cultivator.

After all, once you reach the Nascent Soul realm, combat relies not only on magic weapons and supernatural powers, but also on the crucial Law Domain.

"This is a competition after all, and my opponents won't use their full power to fight me to the death, which is why I was able to break through their magic domains!"

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

If it were a fight where the outcome would be either death or serious injury, the situation would naturally not be like this.

Upon hearing this, Dean Gong nodded and smiled, "You have only just broken through to the Golden Core stage and are gradually able to control the rules and domains and condense your own divine power domain. Without the help of other means, it is indeed not easy to break through the domain of a Nascent Soul cultivator."

Condensing a supernatural domain is the greatest trump card of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

It is generally difficult for a Golden Core cultivator to be his match.

Zhou Ling is somewhat of an outlier.

On the one hand, talents such as [Intermediate Observation] can be used to observe the weaknesses of the magic domain.

He also possesses the Five Elements Spirit Flame and the Five Elements Sword, which enable him to withstand the suppression of the Dharma Domain.

"In actual combat, even if I could break through the Nascent Soul Domain, I would have to pay a heavy price."

Zhou Ling nodded slightly.

After all, he has only just officially mastered some of the methods of the rules.

Although he was originally able to control the five elements rules within the Five Elements Sword, it was only with the help of the Five Elements Sword Soul.

He only used one or two sword strikes.

Once blocked by the opponent, you will be in a very passive position.

However, now that it has absorbed a large amount of power from the rules...

The Five Elements Spirit Flame has also been greatly improved.

Simply by unleashing the Five Elements Spirit Flame, one can condense a flame domain to block the opponent's magic domain.

This is also a great advantage for him.

Moreover, with the improvement of the Five Elements Spirit Flames, each of them has also given birth to its own unique secret techniques.

Like the seven-colored green lotus of the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame, once condensed, it can assist in the cultivation of pills and improve their grade.

Catalyzing the growth rate of elixirs, etc.

The blazing golden light of the beast's flames.

Once condensed, it resembles a vast Haoyang Sword Domain, possessing terrifying power.

It also has the effect of blocking and suppressing!
The True Light of Qianyang True Fire!
This is a unique supernatural power of the Qianyang True Fire, which can be integrated into magical artifacts to greatly enhance their power.

Earth Spirit Earth Fire is a defensive Earth Spirit Mixed Origin.

The Frost Crystal Flame is a divine power that leans towards the soul, while the Frost Soul Seals the Heavens!

In addition, with his mastery of certain rule-based powers, the Five Elements Sword is also a significant trump card for him.

Overall, Zhou Ling felt that he was quite confident in killing a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

Dean Gong then briefly introduced him to some methods for consolidating one's Golden Core.

"Congratulations, Zhou Ling, on reaching the Golden Core stage!"

As Zhou Ling was chatting with Dean Gong, he suddenly heard a deep voice in his ear.

He recognized the voice as that of the head of the Wang family.

They immediately sensed a powerful aura approaching their courtyard.

"Dean, Patriarch Wang is here. I'll be right out!"

Zhou Ling then walked out of the hall.

Upon arriving outside the compound, he saw the smiling head of the Wang family and hurriedly bowed, saying, "Greetings, Head of the Family!"

"Good! Good!"

The head of the Wang family laughed heartily.

I was also very surprised.

With his keen eye, he could naturally see the immense magical power within Zhou Ling's body.

In addition, there's the terrifying combat power he's demonstrated before.

Now, he has successfully entered the Golden Core realm.

This combat power is truly terrifying.

Now, that ten-year agreement seems utterly ridiculous.

But who would have thought that Zhou Ling, a rogue cultivator, would possess such terrifying talent?

Now he understands why Wang Xin has such confidence in him.

Even knowing that the Wang family had the opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage, she did not hesitate to marry Zhou Ling.

This was entirely based on my trust in and understanding of Zhou Ling.

I know that Zhou Ling's future achievements will definitely be extraordinary.

Zhou Ling then ushered him into the hall.

Dean Gong also stood up and bowed to the head of the Wang family.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the three of them took their seats.

"The first reason I came here is to find out about Zhou Ling's Core Formation."

"Seeing that everything is going well for you, I can finally rest easy!"

Patriarch Wang took a sip of spiritual tea and smiled. Now that his grudge against Zhou Ling had been resolved, he felt much more relaxed.

Although the Wang family is large and powerful, Zhou Ling and Xin'er are both top-notch talents.

If it's just because of some issue of titles that the two people misunderstand the Wang family.

That's really unnecessary.

Of course, if Zhou Ling hadn't displayed such amazing talent, it wouldn't have been for him.

He certainly wouldn't think that way.

After all, Wang Xin had the opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

When they grow up, they will become a major pillar of the Wang family.

"Thank you for your concern, Patriarch!"

Zhou Ling cupped his hands in reply.

"There's something else I need to tell you!"

Looking at Zhou Ling, the Wang family head smiled and said, "Congratulations on becoming a father!"

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling was taken aback.

I haven't figured out the situation yet.

According to the original estimate, Xin'er's due date was still a few days away.

"I just received a message from Qingshang: Xin'er has given birth to a baby girl! You're a father now!"

The head of the Wang family said with a smile.

"Xin'er gave birth! That's wonderful!"

Zhou Ling immediately said excitedly.

At this moment, he felt quite guilty, realizing that he hadn't been by Xin'er's side when she gave birth.

He immediately stood up and said impatiently, "Patriarch, Dean, I'm going back to Qingyun Immortal City right now!"

Congratulations on becoming a father!

Dean Gong also congratulated him with a slight smile.

"Jin Sheng and the others have already gone back. Only Lan Yue and I are waiting for you."

"Now that your magic power has stabilized, let's go back!"

Dean Gong then said the same thing.

"it is good."

Zhou Ling then cupped his hands to the Wang family head and said, "Family head, I'll head back now. I'll visit you again next time I come to Qingyang Immortal City!"

"Ok!"

The Wang family head nodded, then took out a storage ring and handed it to Zhou Ling, saying, "This storage ring contains some spiritual herbs and other items for Xin'er's recovery!"

"Thank you, Master!"

Zhou Ling didn't stand on ceremony, accepted the storage ring, and bowed to the Wang family head again to express his gratitude.

The head of the Wang family nodded in satisfaction. Zhou Ling's acceptance of the gift meant that the previous matter was over.

Then, he got up, said goodbye to Zhou Ling and the other person, and left.

Zhou Ling escorted him to the gate and then returned to the lobby.

Before long, the three of them left the courtyard and headed to the teleportation array in the Nine Heavens Sword Academy square.

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"Ling'er, you're back!"

At dusk, Zhou Ling returned home.

Seeing his son return, Zhou Shan said with a big smile.

Only then did he sense that his son's aura was very different, but before he could ask, he did not.

Then Zhou Ling said, "Father, I'll go check on Xin'er and the baby first!"

As soon as I arrived at the room door, I saw the mother carrying a red-faced baby wrapped in a blanket as she walked out of the room.

"Ling'er, you're back! Look, this is your daughter!"

"I never imagined that Ling'er would become a father!"

Seeing her son return, Li Ru's eyes narrowed into slits with a smile, and she said to Zhou Ling with a face full of joy.

"Mother, let me see my daughter!"

Zhou Ling carefully reached out and took the baby in her arms. Looking at her daughter's flushed face and bright eyes, a smile spread across her face.

"Woo!"

As soon as I took the child in my arms, the child started crying.

"Yingying, don't be afraid, this is your father!"

Li Ru said with a smile.

Strangely, the child seemed to understand Li Ru's words and actually stopped crying.

Zhou Ling carried the child and walked into the room.

"Xin'er, thank you for your hard work."

Inside the room, Wang Xin was eating spiritual porridge, her complexion appearing rosy and radiant.

She doesn't look like she just gave birth.

Of course, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, her physique was naturally stronger than that of an ordinary woman.

Zhou Ling felt deeply guilty for not being able to be by his wife's side this time.

Sit down next to her and gently take her hand.

The two have known each other since childhood, and their bond is naturally unmatched by others.

"My husband, it's a daughter."

Wang Xin put down the exquisite jade bowl, a smile appearing on her face, and said softly.

"I like both boys and girls!"

Zhou Ling said softly.

At this moment, holding his child and looking at his wife, he felt an indescribable sense of happiness.

"Husband, you've broken through!"

At this moment, Wang Xin noticed the aura emanating from Zhou Ling and said with a delighted expression.

Although she had always believed that Zhou Ling could reach the Golden Core stage, she never expected it to happen so quickly.

"I managed to break through this time at the Nine Heavens Sword Academy's main campus!"

Zhou Ling stretched out his finger for his daughter to hold in her little hand, and said to his wife.

"Great!"

Wang Xin said excitedly.

"Ling'er, you have become a Golden Core cultivator!"

As Li Ru entered the room, she looked incredulous yet excited, and said...

She never dared to dream that her son would enter the Golden Core stage.

He became a Golden Core cultivator revered by all!

"Yes, Mother!"

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

He knew that his mother wasn't excited because he had achieved the Golden Core, but rather because she knew that her son was outstanding and capable of surviving on his own.

"Good! Good!"

Li Ru was so excited that she couldn't speak.

Now we have a grandson and our son has entered the Golden Core realm. This is a double blessing!

How could she not be agitated?

"Woo!"

At this point, the child started crying again.

"Look at you, a Golden Core cultivator, you can't even hold a child properly!"

Wang Xin said with a smile.

He then took the child from Zhou Ling.

"The child is probably hungry!"

"Ling'er, you go out first!"

Li Ru said with a smile.

Zhou Ling then got up and left the room.

"Greetings, Patriarch! Congratulations on reaching the Golden Core Realm!"

"Greetings, Patriarch! Congratulations on reaching the Golden Core Realm!"

When they returned to the main hall, Chu Xing and Yuan Hu arrived and congratulated Zhou Ling in unison.

They came over immediately after hearing Weng Lanyue mention it.

Their expressions were also one of utter shock.

The two of them also knew Zhou Ling very well.

But no one expected that Zhou Ling would achieve the Golden Core stage in such a short period of time.

This talent is terrifyingly high!
If they knew that Zhou Ling was a Heaven-grade Five Elements Golden Core cultivator, they would probably be even more shocked.

"it is good!"

Zhou Ling smiled and nodded, then told Yuan Hu to prepare for a proper celebration.

(End of this chapter)