Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 347 Master's Injuries and the Journey to Five Spirit Immortal City
Lingxiao Sect, New Council Hall.

Zhou Ling sat in the main seat, with Zi Ling and Wang Xin on either side.

The four disciples, Bai Ji, Song Yue, Luo Xuan, and Weng Lanyue, sat on either side.

The large council chamber appeared rather spacious.

"My lord, the Lingxiao Sect now occupies 150 acres, and its sword training grounds, cultivation rooms, and scripture pavilion are all ready!"

Wang Xin spoke up to Zhou Ling.

Because she was also a disciple of Zi Ling, she attended the first sect conference of Lingxiao Sect.

This time, Zhou Ling won the championship in the main competition for the Nine Heavens Sword Academy.

The Qingyun Immortal City government also awarded more than 100 acres of spiritual land as a reward.

Zhou Ling divided the spiritual land in two, giving one part to his family and the other to the Lingxiao Sect.

Overall, the family occupies a bit more space.

After all, there are many family members and a workshop.

The requirements for sacred sites will be even higher in the future.

As for the Lingxiao Sect, it will focus on an elite path in the future, and there won't be too many disciples.

Therefore, the spiritual grounds are sufficient for the time being.

"it is good!"

Zhou Ling nodded, looked at the four disciples, and smiled, "From now on, you four will be the thirty-seventh generation disciples of my Lingxiao Sect!"

"Our sect focuses on sword cultivation; you should think this through."

"Of course, if you don't want to join the Lingxiao Sect, that's fine too. You'll still be my disciple, Zhou Ling's disciple!"

The following words were mainly for Bai Ji and Song Yue to hear.

After all, the two of them are currently specializing in weapon crafting.

It might take some time before you switch to swordsmanship.

And they might not even be interested.

"Master, I am willing to cultivate the way of the sword, but I also want to learn weapon crafting!"

Weng Lanyue spoke first.

She may be small in stature, but she is anything but small in courage.

The other three were all extremely respectful and dared not utter a sound when they first met Zi Ling, this renowned grandmaster.

Following Zhou Ling's announcement two days ago about the reconstruction of the Lingxiao Sect.

All four of them were shocked.

Unexpectedly, my master was actually the thirty-sixth generation leader of the renowned Lingxiao Sect.

They have now become direct disciples of prestigious sects.

The fact that many family heads rushed to register their children for the grand ceremony on the day of the ceremony shows the former glory of the Lingxiao Sect.

They became disciples of the sect without any effort.

Especially now that Zhou Ling's reputation is at its peak, a bunch of disciples from the two academies want to become his disciples.

However, Zhou Ling resolved them all.

This shows just how highly qualified the disciples of the Lingxiao Sect are now!

Song Yue and Weng Lanyue, on the other hand, did not have much of an impact yet.

After all, both of them are highly talented, born into prestigious families, and are direct descendants.

They also have no shortage of resources and cultivation techniques.

Bai Ji and Luo Xuan, however, are completely different.

Bai Ji was a rogue cultivator. When he first entered the Xuan Yuan Dao Academy, he didn't have enough cultivation resources, so his cultivation was already severely lagging behind.

Fortunately, he met Zhou Ling, and in the past year or so, his cultivation has reached the peak of Qi Refining.

Next month, I will participate in the Daoist Academy's Foundation Establishment Seed Competition to compete for the Heavenly Grade Foundation Establishment Pill.

Regardless of whether it succeeds or not, preparations will be made to lay the foundation.

Luo Xuan, on the other hand, was from a fallen noble family and also had limited cultivation resources.

After being accepted as a disciple by Zhou Ling, he has been cultivating in the Zhou family ever since.

Now he treats Zhou Ling with utmost respect.

Not to mention Grandmaster Zi Ling.

"Alright, if none of you have any objections, then this matter is settled!"

Seeing that Bai Ji and Song Yue hadn't spoken, Zhou Ling continued.

"Ling'er, although the Lingxiao Sect will focus on swordsmanship in the future, I like weapon crafting, so it won't affect anything. We can set up a weapon crafting hall!"

At this moment, Zi Ling spoke up.

His expression became much more dignified.

Zhou Ling rarely saw his master so serious, so he cupped his hands and replied, "Yes, Master!"

Given the current state of the sect, we must eliminate our master.

Among the six, including Wang Xin, only Luo Xuan is a true sword cultivator.

He and his three other disciples all focused on cultivating artifacts.

Therefore, strictly speaking, Lingxiao Sect might be more appropriately categorized as a weapon-making sect.

However, since his master doesn't care, he certainly won't have any objections.

The Lingxiao Sect's Scripture Pavilion contains many fine items, whether for weapon crafting or sword practice, as long as the disciple achieves success in cultivation.

They're all the same.

There is no need to learn Kendo.

"From now on, the four of you will be the thirty-seventh generation of Yun-generation disciples of the Lingxiao Sect!"

"According to age, Song Yue is the eldest senior sister, Luo Xuan is the second senior sister, Bai Ji is the third senior brother, and Weng Lanyue is the fourth junior sister!"

Zhou Ling then briefly established the titles and statuses of the four people.

"Furthermore, each sect has its own rules, which you must abide by. If you transgress them, don't blame your master for expelling you from the sect!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Ling waved his hand, and several streams of light shot out from his storage ring, landing in front of the four people respectively.

"The jade slip contains the sect's rules and regulations."

"In addition, there is a cultivation technique suitable for your own attributes, and the Lingxiao Sect's basic sword technique, the Lingxiao Sword Technique."

"Go back and watch carefully. If you have any questions, ask me!"

"Yes, Master!"

The four disciples accepted the jade slips and thanked Zhou Ling with joyful expressions.

They also knew that the Lingxiao Sect's cultivation techniques were passed down in an orderly manner, and even the basic sword techniques would definitely be followed by more advanced sword techniques.

The same principle applies to cultivation techniques.

"Master, is there anything you still need to tell your disciples?"

Zhou Ling then asked Zi Ling.

"That's all!"

Zi Ling smiled.

He paused for a moment and then said to Zhou Ling, "Be careful when you go to Five Spirits Immortal City this time."

"The Five Spirits Immortal City is a sixth-grade immortal city, built between the Demon Sea and the Heavenly Summer Immortal Domain."

"This beast plague mainly comes from the Demon Sea, and their strength is considerable!"

"The reason I was injured back then was because I fought against a sixth-tier early-stage demonic dragon in Five Spirits Immortal City!"

At this point, Zi Ling's expression became slightly solemn, as if she were recalling past events.

"Master, were you able to kill that demonic dragon later?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling couldn't help but inquire with concern.

Now he also roughly knows that his master is a Nascent Soul cultivator.

However, the Nascent Soul cultivator corresponds to a fifth-tier demon beast.

The fact that Master was able to fight a sixth-tier demon beast shows just how terrifying his combat power is.

"It's not that easy."

"This sixth-order demonic dragon was eventually wounded and forced to retreat by two Void Refinement cultivators from the Dao Alliance."

Zi Ling shook her head, her tone slightly helpless.

He picked up the gourd and started drinking.

Decades have passed since the last battle, and she has only recovered 30% of her strength. It seems like it will be a long time before she returns to her peak condition.

In this state, they are simply no match for the demonic dragon.

"Master, rest assured, your disciple will definitely kill this demonic dragon for you in the future and avenge you!"

He had never seen his master so helpless, so naturally he wanted to avenge his master.

Of course, a sixth-tier demonic dragon is not something he can provoke at present.

But he believes he will have that strength in the future.

However, upon hearing his master's words, and considering Senior Chen's mention of the fall of Nascent Soul cultivators, it's clear that the battle situation in Five Spirits Immortal City might be even more dire than that in Anyang Immortal City.

"Hehe, just focus on your cultivation. The demonic dragon is elusive; you don't need to worry about it!"

Zi Ling took a sip of wine and said with a smile.

Upon hearing that their grandmaster had been injured while fighting a sixth-tier demonic dragon, the four disciples were all shocked. They all knew their grandmaster was powerful, but they hadn't expected him to be this powerful.

A sixth-order demonic dragon is comparable to a cultivator at the Void Refinement stage.

In the Dao Alliance, there are not many cultivators at the Refinement stage.

It is evident that if the Grandmaster were at his peak, he would be one of the top combat forces in the Dao Alliance.

"My lord, a sixth-tier demon king has appeared in Five Spirit Immortal City. Isn't it too dangerous!"

At this moment, Wang Xin couldn't help but ask.

Zhou Ling's cultivation had greatly improved when he returned from Anyang Immortal City last time.

Therefore, she wasn't too worried about Zhou Ling going to the Five Spirits Immortal City.

After all, there was also a great cultivator like Chen Zhenglei going along.

But now that I've heard my master say that a sixth-tier demon king has actually appeared in Five Spirit Immortal City, that's too dangerous.

"Alright, you can all go back now and focus on your cultivation!"

Zhou Ling waved to his four disciples and said.

The disciples need not know about the trip to the Five Spirits Immortal City.

"Yes, Master!"

The four of them stood up, bowed to Zhou Ling and the other two, and then took their leave.

Watching his four disciples leave, Zhou Ling smiled at Wang Xin and said, "Xin'er, this time, with Senior Chen and the others going with you to Five Spirits Immortal City, there won't be any danger."

"I will return as soon as the beast tide recedes."

"Your parents will take care of things at home; you just need to look after the children."

Zhou Ling said there would be no risk.

Moreover, with Yuan Hu and the others looking after the family affairs, things are now stable.

"Brother Ling, you must be very careful."

"You don't need to worry about things at home or the children."

Wang Xin spoke up.

However, she couldn't help but worry after hearing her master's words.

After all, the appearance of a sixth-tier demonic beast would be too dangerous.

"Xin'er, there's no need to worry."

"Once a sixth-order demonic beast appears, there will naturally be human cultivators at the Void Refinement stage to deal with it."

Seeing Wang Xin's concerned expression, Zi Ling spoke up.

"Yes, Master!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xin's expression relaxed slightly.

She still had a lot of confidence in Zhou Ling.

“Ling’er, no matter what the situation is in Five Spirits Immortal City, three months from now, you will come with me to the Purple Cloud Sect. As the sect leader of the Spirit Cloud Sect, you will obtain the follow-up cultivation method of the Five Elements Qian Yuan True Technique from the Purple Cloud Sect.”

Zi Ling spoke again.

"Yes, Master!"

Zhou Ling replied respectfully.

Zi Ling then left the ceremony.

Zhou Ling and Wang Xin also returned home.

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The next day, early in the morning, outside the Zhou family's gate.

"Father, Mother, you can go back now, everything will be alright!"

Looking at the family, Zhou Ling waved and said.

Wang Xin held her daughter, her eyes filled with concern.

Li Ru and Zhou Shan were also somewhat worried.

They all nodded in agreement upon hearing their son's words.

I know that with my son's current status, he also has some responsibilities to bear.

"Ling'er, be careful!"

Li Ru instructed.

"You don't need to worry. Zhou Ling has successfully fused with the Purple-Gold Thunder Seal. Even a fifth-order demon king might not be able to do anything to him."

Seeing the somewhat worried expressions on Li Ru and his wife's faces, Chen Zhenglei smiled and said.

He had long seen through this kind of sentimental attachment to children.

However, since they were all Foundation Establishment cultivators, he could understand their situation.

“It’s Senior!”

Mr. and Mrs. Li bowed and said.

"This is a Qingling Jade Token, which has the effect of tempering the body and strengthening the soul. I'm giving it to the little girl as a gift."

"We can put it on her after the baby girl turns one month old!"

At this moment, Chen Zhenglei took out another jade pendant and handed it to Wang Xin.

The jade pendant appeared crystal clear under the soft morning sunlight.

"Thank you, senior!"

Wang Xin accepted the jade pendant and bowed to Chen Zhenglei in thanks.

"Senior Chen, isn't this fourth-tier jade token too precious for a child?"

Upon recognizing that this was a fourth-tier Pure Spirit Jade Token, Zhou Ling couldn't help but speak up.

"What's so valuable about this? My arrival coincides with the birth of this child; it's quite a coincidence!"

Chen Zhenglei laughed.

Then he waved his hand and said, "Let's go, we still need to go to the teleportation array in Qingyang Immortal City and see if we can manage to reach Wuling Immortal City today!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Zhenglei moved and instantly flew away from the Qingyun Immortal City teleportation plaza like a rainbow.

Zhou Ling waved to his family, then moved quickly and followed closely behind.

Their first task is to teleport to Qingyang Immortal City.

Then, they were teleported from Qingyang Immortal City to Wuling Immortal City.

Qingyang Immortal City is the most important immortal city in the Qingyang Immortal Realm. It has teleportation arrays that connect to other immortal cities of the fourth rank or above.

Five Spirits Immortal City is an important city connecting the Heavenly Xia Immortal Realm and the Myriad Demon Sea.

It is also one of the important immortal cities under the Dao Alliance.

Several Nascent Soul cultivators are stationed there year-round.

This is the most important defensive line for the human race to prevent the demon race of the Myriad Demon Sea from entering the Heavenly Summer Immortal Realm.

Once the demon race breaks through, many human immortal cities will be exposed to their attack range.

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Five Spirits Immortal City.

Built on the Wuling Mountains, which stretch for tens of thousands of miles.

Before the immortal city lies the endless Sea of ​​Ten Thousand Demons.

The celestial city was covered with various magic arrays, preventing demonic beasts from entering the human territory of the Heavenly Xia Celestial Realm.

The entire Five Spirits Mountain Range is like a giant sword stretching tens of thousands of miles, seemingly piercing into the Sea of ​​Ten Thousand Demons. It is a masterpiece of nature, majestic and vast.

Every hundred miles or so, there is a huge point that resembles a small town.

It appeared majestic and vast, tall and imposing, with the entire massive city wall surrounded by azure spiritual light, like a giant azure dragon coiled on the Five Spirits Mountain Range.

"The Five Spirits Immortal City is more than ten times the size of Anyang Immortal City!"

At dusk, Zhou Ling and Chen Zhenglei were teleported to the main city of Five Spirits Immortal City.

Looking at the vast and boundless Five Spirits Immortal City, Zhou Ling was filled with shock.

"This Five Spirits Immortal City is an immortal city that the Dao Alliance has built over hundreds of years, and it is now several thousand years old."

"Originally, there was no Five Spirits Immortal City. Every year, a large number of demonic beasts would enter the Heavenly Summer Immortal Realm from the Ten Thousand Demon Sea."

"A large number of human cultivators will be killed by these demonic beasts."

"The Dao Alliance leadership ultimately chose this location to establish the Five Spirits Immortal City, investing countless resources and manpower every year to defend against the invasion of demonic beasts!"

Chen Zhenglei led Zhou Ling toward the main hall of the city lord's mansion, explaining things to him as he went.

Along the way, Zhou Ling could see a large number of cultivators whistling and flying around in the air.

Groups of cultivators, all dressed in black robes, stood solemnly, exuding an astonishing aura.

Zhou Ling could see that almost every one of these people exuded a murderous aura and a chilling presence.

It was as if they had emerged from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood.

This kind of temperament could not possibly be formed without going through terrifying battles.

The entire immortal city was filled with a chilling atmosphere.

"The situation in Five Spirits Immortal City is far more terrifying than that in Anyang Immortal City!"

Looking at the surrounding scenery, Zhou Ling thought to himself.

(End of this chapter)