Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 344 The Reconstruction of the Lingxiao Sect and its First Guest Elder

"Brother, I didn't expect Zhou Ling's Golden Core Hall to be even more grand than the halls of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators!"

He Lingyun looked at the scene before her with envy and emotion.

This time, Zhou Ling's Golden Core Hall was an unprecedentedly grand occasion.

Almost all the prominent figures from Qingyun Immortal City were present.

Even some of the elders who rarely showed up in the family came to congratulate him in person.

Among them were cultivators in the mid-to-late Nascent Soul stage.

Logically speaking, for a Golden Core Hall to be able to invite a late-stage Golden Core cultivator is already an immense honor.

However, in Zhou Ling's main hall, there were more than a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators.

Moreover, they are all powerful figures in Qingyun Immortal City.

This left He Lingyun deeply moved.

Just a few years ago, Zhou Ling was a medicine boy who guided them through the mountains.

In just a few short years, he had become a Golden Core cultivator revered by all.

This is truly unbelievable.

It can be said that Zhou Ling is undoubtedly the number one cultivator in Lingxia Immortal City.

"His talent is terrifying!"

"It's said that they even defeated a Nascent Soul cultivator in this Grand Academy competition!"

He Yunjian also shook his head with a sigh.

Over the years, almost every time I've met Zhou Ling, I've felt that he's become a bit stronger.

I used to think I still had a chance to catch up with him, but now it seems like I have absolutely no chance.

Of course, he was genuinely happy for Zhou Ling's achievements.

Those present were not only the siblings, but also other monks who had come to observe the ceremony.

People drank their wine while discussing Zhou Ling's amazing deeds.

"I heard that Zhou Zhi is currently competing at the main academy of Qingyang Immortal City and has even defeated a Nascent Soul cultivator."

"Not only that, this time it's a Heavenly Grade Five Elements Golden Core!"

"Hiss! A Heavenly Grade Five Elements Golden Core! This combat power is equivalent to five Heavenly Grade Golden Core cultivators!"

"What a young hero! Zhou Zhizheng is not even twenty years old, yet he has already achieved such earth-shattering success, while we have only wasted our lives."

"There won't be another person like Zhou Zhizheng in the entire Qingyang Immortal Realm!"

Many people expressed their feelings of admiration, envy, and shock.

After all, only a handful of people in Qingyun Immortal City can reach the Heavenly Grade Golden Core level.

The Heavenly Grade Five Elements Golden Elixir has never been seen before.

Considering Zhou Ling's past behavior, it's no wonder people are surprised.

After all, he'll only be twenty years old by the end of the year.

"Fellow Daoists, thank you all for coming to celebrate with me."

"Furthermore, I have another important announcement to make!"

"I, Zhou Ling, also have another identity: the thirty-sixth sect leader of the Lingxiao Sect!"

"Next, I will rebuild the Lingxiao Sect in Qingyun Immortal City!"

Zhou Ling raised his wine glass and spoke.

This Golden Elixir Ceremony is not just about receiving everyone's congratulations.

It was also through this grand ceremony that the reconstruction of the Lingxiao Sect was officially announced to the public, along with his own identity as the sect leader of the Lingxiao Sect.

As Zhou Ling's voice fell, it was as if a stone had stirred up a thousand waves.

The entire hall erupted in discussion instantly.

"Lingxiao Sect? Why does that sound familiar?"

"Could the Lingxiao Sect be the one from the Tianxia Immortal Realm that disappeared many years ago?"

"The Lingxiao Sect was a very famous sect back then, and its reputation was no less than that of the Zixiao Sect, which is now ranked among the top ten sects."

"The Lingxiao Sect and the Zixiao Sect were originally the same sect, just different branches."

"No wonder Zhou Ling's cultivation is so terrifying; it turns out he obtained the inheritance of the Lingxiao Sect!"

"After all, the Lingxiao Sect was originally a great sect with a history of tens of thousands of years!"

"I see!"

"Zhou Ling's luck is too heaven-defying! He actually obtained the inheritance of the Lingxiao Sect!"

The cultivators present were all shocked upon hearing this.

Some people may not have heard of the Lingxiao Sect, but the Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators present knew it very well.

After all, quite a few people know that the Lingxiao Sect and the Zixiao Sect belong to the same lineage.

In particular, the former sect leader of Lingxiao Sect, Fairy Ziling, fought against an eighth-level demon on her own with the cultivation of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

It has always been a beautiful story among human cultivators.

But Zhou Ling actually said he wanted to rebuild the Lingxiao Sect in Qingyun Immortal City.

That undoubtedly shows that Zhou Ling has obtained the inheritance of the Lingxiao Sect.

After all, the Lingxiao Sect has existed in the Dao Alliance for tens of thousands of years.

If one is not from the Lingxiao Sect lineage, it is impossible to talk about rebuilding the Lingxiao Sect.

After all, a sect isn't something you can just establish whenever you want.

"The effect is indeed quite good."

Seeing the shocked expressions of the many cultivators around him, Zhou Ling was quite satisfied with the effect.

It is believed that the news of the reconstruction of Lingxiao Sect will soon spread throughout the Dao Alliance.

He then continued, "I am truly the personal disciple of the former sect master of the Lingxiao Sect, Fairy Ziling!"

As Master said, the relationship between Lingxiao Sect and Zixiao Sect is exceptionally bad, so we still need to invoke Master's name.

This will save us from trouble caused by the Zixiao Sect later.

At the same time, this also provides a reasonable explanation for how quickly he achieved the Golden Core stage.

After all, his master was the renowned Sect Master of the Lingxiao Sect.

With such a powerful backer, it's not surprising that he reached the Golden Core realm before he was even twenty.

"She's actually a disciple personally taught by Fairy Ziling! No wonder!"

"So Zhou Ling's cultivation technique comes from the Lingxiao Sect. No wonder he's so powerful!"

"In that case, everything makes sense!"

"A Golden Core cultivator at twenty, a fourth-grade weapon refiner—it turns out he was taught by Fairy Ziling!"

The cultivators exclaimed in sudden realization.

"Zhou Ling, are you really a disciple personally taught by Fairy Zi Ling?"

At this moment, Lord Weng, who was sitting below Zhou Ling, also asked with considerable surprise.

If that's the case, then wouldn't it have been a huge win to have my daughter become Zhou Ling's apprentice?

Originally, it was only because his daughter liked weapon crafting that he couldn't dissuade her from becoming Zhou Ling's apprentice.

I never imagined Zhou Ling had such an amazing background!
Everyone else present, including Dean Gong, Dean Zhong, Wang Qingshang, and others, looked at Zhou Ling with surprise.

"Yes!"

Zhou Ling nodded. Now that it had been announced, there was no point in hiding it.

Moreover, the sect will be in dire need of rebuilding in the future, and there will be many things to do. Having the master's name on the sect will naturally make things easier.

Of course, his reputation is not low now, but it is still not comparable to those established sects.

That would mean having absolutely no foundation.

"I have long held your master in the highest esteem. May I pay my respects to your master?"

Lord Weng smiled at Zhou Ling.

He naturally had no doubt that Zhou Ling was a disciple of Fairy Zi Ling.

Only a lineage like Fairy Ziling and the Lingxiao Sect could possibly produce a disciple with such extraordinary talent as Zhou Ling.

Everyone originally thought that the Wang family was his backer.

After all, Zhou Ling's wife, Wang Xin, is a direct descendant of the Wang family.

I only found out now that she is Fairy Ziling.

"Lord Weng, I'm sorry, my master is currently in seclusion for cultivation!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

Master doesn't like dealing with this kind of situation.

They would not meet any other strangers.

So naturally he had to postpone it.

Otherwise, everyone will come to visit the master in the future.

The master would definitely not agree.

"Then we can only wait for your master to emerge from seclusion!"

Lord Weng smiled and nodded, not taking it to heart at all.

"Our Song family congratulates the Lingxiao Sect on its establishment and its promising path to immortality!" "Our Zheng family congratulates the Lingxiao Sect on its establishment and its promising path to immortality!"

The Song family head and others also stood up to congratulate Zhou Ling.

Zhou Ling returned the greeting with a bow to everyone.

"Sect Master Zhou, when did the Lingxiao Sect begin recruiting disciples?"

The head of the Zheng family asked.

Although Qingyun Immortal City has many sects, their foundation is far inferior to that of the four major academies.

Therefore, more talented disciples choose the four major academies.

But the situation is different now.

The Lingxiao Sect, putting aside everything else, is no less than the four major academies in terms of its ten-thousand-year heritage alone.

Moreover, most cultivators in Taoist academies leave around the late Foundation Establishment stage.

This also prevented many disciples from obtaining subsequent cultivation techniques at the Golden Core and Nascent Soul levels.

The only way is to expand territory, earn military merits, and exchange them with the Dao Alliance.

But it's different for disciples of a major sect like Lingxiao Sect.

This contains many inheritances at the Nascent Soul stage.

Not to mention cultivation techniques at the Golden Core and Nascent Soul levels.

Putting everything else aside, Zhou Ling alone is a living advertisement.

If Zhou Ling hadn't cultivated the Lingxiao Sect's techniques, how could he have fought against a Nascent Soul cultivator with only Foundation Establishment cultivation?

This shows just how terrifying this technique is.

Everyone else looked at Zhou Ling with concern.

Not to mention the power of Fairy Ziling and the Lingxiao Sect, Zhou Ling's current status alone is enough to make many people want to join the Lingxiao Sect.

"This matter has not been decided yet!"

"The sect is only just beginning preparations. Once everything is ready, we will start recruiting disciples!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

Nowadays, it's called a sect, but it's just him and his master, two lone commanders, plus his four disciples.

Bai Ji and Song Yue's workshops also have a lot of things to do, so they simply can't spare the time.

Luo Xuan could help with the tasks, but her swordsmanship skills had reached a critical point.

Zhou Ling didn't want to let trivial matters interfere with her cultivation.

As for Weng Lanyue, she is still young and can't handle much.

Therefore, there is a severe shortage of manpower.

As for myself, I'm already busy enough with the affairs of the Heavenly Crafts Bureau and the Taoist Academy.

The matter of the Lingxiao Sect can only be addressed step by step, slowly.

Anyway, according to my master's wishes, it's better to have nothing than something bad.

The Lingxiao Sect has always prioritized quality over quantity.

Even as the head of a sect, she only had four disciples, including herself.

Xin'er is not considered a direct disciple.

So, he first took advantage of the Golden Elixir Ceremony to announce the reconstruction of the Lingxiao Sect and his own identity as the sect leader.

We'll take it one step at a time.

"Alright, as soon as the Lingxiao Sect starts recruiting disciples, my Zheng family disciples will be the first to sign up!"

"I said with a smile," said the head of the Zheng family.

"My Song family disciples will also sign up!"

The head of the Song family echoed this sentiment.

Although Song Yue is already Zhou Ling's disciple.

However, the Song family still has many talented members, and he naturally wants to send them to the Lingxiao Sect as well.

Other prominent families also chimed in with their opinions.

Thank you all for your support!

Zhou Ling smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

The purpose of this is publicity; we don't actually plan to recruit disciples yet.

"Zhou Ling, will your Lingxiao Sect invite any guest elders?"

At this moment, Dean Gong said with a slight smile.

"Of course we must invite them. Moreover, according to Master's rules, only cultivators who have comprehended the four realms of swordsmanship can become guest elders of my Lingxiao Sect!"

"The dean is just right. If the dean is willing to come, that would be more than a pleasure."

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

Having worked with Dean Gong for a long time, he knew what she meant by those words.

It seems that Dean Gong intends to become a guest elder of the Lingxiao Sect.

He would definitely love to hear that.

He added, "However, this matter can be discussed. My Lingxiao Sect has only just been established and doesn't offer any special treatment!"

He said that, but he knew in his heart that joining the Lingxiao Sect meant there would be no benefits whatsoever.

The cultivation techniques alone within the Lingxiao Sect are enough to make joining them worthwhile.

And sects can't possibly be without any requirements.

As the master said, Lingxiao Sect disciples should prioritize quality over quantity.

The same applies to guest advisors.

Master also made it clear that only sword cultivators at the fourth level are qualified to become guest elders of the Lingxiao Sect.

After all, Lingxiao Sect will follow the path of a sword-based sect in the future.

With Dean Gong's swordsmanship skills, he was naturally qualified to become a guest elder of the sect.

However, Zhou Ling felt that this standard was too high.

But since his master made such a rule, he naturally had to comply unconditionally.

"You're the head of a sect now, can't you be a little more magnanimous!"

Upon hearing this, Dean Gong glared at him with annoyance.

How can the head of a sect be so petty!
"We'll discuss this compensation later!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

Dean Gong is used to working for the government and doesn't realize how difficult it is to be in charge.

With such a large operation under my control, if I don't save money, even the biggest fortune won't last.

Dean Gong nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Many other Nascent Soul cultivators also had the idea of ​​becoming guest elders of the Lingxiao Sect.

After all, salary and benefits are not important to them.

The key is to obtain the cultivation techniques inherited from the Lingxiao Sect.

In Qingyun Immortal City, what these Nascent Soul families lack most is the cultivation method to enter the Divine Transformation stage.

They can only obtain these by exchanging them with the Dao Alliance.

But the required military merits are a huge number.

But if it can be obtained, it's worth it.

After all, being able to reach the Nascent Soul stage is a completely different level.

However, Zhou Ling had already made it clear that only sword cultivators at the fourth level could participate.

Although there were quite a few Nascent Soul cultivators present, only Dean Gong had truly entered the fourth realm of swordsmanship.

Subsequently, many cultivators came to inquire about the Lingxiao Sect's acceptance of disciples.

Zhou Ling was unable to reply to everyone individually, so he could only tell everyone that the recruitment of disciples would be announced later.

Then no one asked any more questions.

However, Zhou Ling's sudden announcement of this news also greatly excited people.

Qingyun Immortal City originally had no high-level sects.

The fact that Lingxiao Sect has chosen Qingyun Immortal City as its mountain gate location will undoubtedly bring great benefits to Qingyun Immortal City in the future.

As long as the Lingxiao Sect can recover its strength, Qingyun Immortal City will inevitably become a fifth-grade, or even a sixth-grade, immortal city.

This will greatly enhance the spiritual veins and the rules of heaven and earth of Qingyun Immortal City.

This will be of great help to all cultivators who cultivate and live in Qingyun Immortal City.

For a time, matters concerning the Lingxiao Sect became a popular topic of conversation.

Especially the relationship between Zhou Ling and Fairy Zi Ling.

This also piqued the curiosity of the cultivators.

How did this legendary master and apprentice meet?
When did Zhou Ling become a disciple of Fairy Zi Ling?

These and other questions are sure to pique people's curiosity.

(End of this chapter)