Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 350 Repairing the Fifth-Order Purple Cauldron Warship
"Zhou Ling, the Purple Cauldron Warship is of utmost importance; there can be no mistakes."

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, Chen Zhenglei also spoke to Chen Ling with a slightly solemn expression.

After all, the Purple Cauldron Warship is a mid-grade fifth-tier warship.

In terms of weapon crafting, no matter how skilled Zhou Ling is, he is only a fourth-grade weapon crafter.

Moreover, it was only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm.

It is simply impossible to master the power of rules for condensing fifth-order inscriptions.

Moreover, repairing an inscription makes it even more difficult.

Even though he had always trusted Zhou Ling, he had to remind Zhou Ling now.

You must know that this Purple Cauldron Warship is related to the life and death of thousands of cultivators.

It could even be said to be related to the entire defense line of the Five Spirits Immortal City.

Once the Purple Cauldron Warship is destroyed, it will directly affect the battle situation of the entire Five Spirits Immortal City.

There is absolutely no room for error.

"I understand."

"This junior can first investigate the situation, then explain it to Senior Ji, and only take action after obtaining Senior Ji's approval!"

Zhou Ling replied.

He was originally a low-key person and generally didn't want to be the one to stick his neck out.

However, given the current situation, the Purple Cauldron Warship is of paramount importance.

Since Ji Siqing couldn't fix it and there was no suitable candidate, he decided to give it a try.

After all, with the [Intermediate Analysis] talent, repairing inscriptions is much simpler for them than for others.

The current state of damage to the Purple Cauldron Warship.

Even Ji Siqing, the one who crafted the warship's inscription, couldn't easily and accurately determine where the problem lay in the entire inscription.

Each inscription needs to be checked.

A fifth-tier inscription can be composed of thousands or even tens of thousands of inscriptions.

Hundreds or even thousands of inscriptions need to be checked one by one, which is extremely taxing on magical power and divine sense.

Moreover, even if a thorough investigation is conducted, it may not be possible to determine where the problem lies.

It may have one problem, or even many problems.

Therefore, repairing high-level inscriptions is an extremely large undertaking.

It's exhausting and time-consuming!

However, with [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis], he can obtain the best repair solution without spending much effort.

Of course, this is on the premise that the Purple Cauldron Warship is still worth repairing.

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, everyone exchanged bewildered glances.

No one spoke.

After all, the Purple Cauldron Warship is of great importance.

If Zhou Ling were to attempt to repair it, it would be a rather frivolous endeavor.

It would be better to have other fourth-grade weapon refiners in the Immortal City repair it.

After all, they had also participated in the construction of the Purple Cauldron Warship and were familiar with its situation.

The others are all Nascent Soul cultivators, and their cultivation levels are higher than Zhou Ling's, so they are obviously more confident.

"How could someone at the early stage of the Golden Core realm possibly repair a fifth-tier Purple Cauldron Warship? This is no joke!"

"Yes, the Purple Cauldron Warships are related to the Purple Cauldron Battle Formation. The lives of hundreds of warships and thousands of cultivators depend on them, so there can be no carelessness whatsoever."

"It would be best to send a fifth-tier weapon refiner from the Heavenly Crafts Bureau to repair it as soon as possible!"

"That's right, I would never believe that a Golden Core cultivator could repair a fifth-tier warship."

"If something goes wrong and the Purple Cauldron Warship is completely destroyed, it will take several years to forge another one like it!"

"If all else fails, we'll have to let the other three warships fight first and withdraw the Purple Cauldron Warship!"

"Without the Purple Cauldron Warship, the battle formation consisting of only the other three warships might not be able to stop the demon beast army!"

The cultivators present also began to discuss it.

Among them, the one with the lowest cultivation level was the late Nascent Soul stage.

They were all extremely mature and composed individuals, and none of them agreed to hand over the Purple Cauldron Warship to Zhou Ling for repair.

The risk is simply too great.

If something goes wrong, the Five Spirits Immortal City could be breached.

Of all the people present, probably very few survived.

Moreover, many of the human immortal cities behind will also suffer annihilation.

"Professor Ji, what do you think?"

Gu Xingdao's gaze shifted, and he asked Ji Siqing.

Based on his understanding of Ji Siqing, he knew that Ji Siqing had been forced to do this because he had no other choice.

But the Five Spirits Immortal City simply cannot afford to wait.

Perhaps tomorrow the demon army will sweep in again.

Without the Purple Cauldron Warship, the defensive pressure on the entire Five Spirits Immortal City will increase exponentially.

He found it hard to believe that Zhou Ling could repair it.

Therefore, we can only consult Ji Siqing's opinion.

“Lord of the city, gentlemen, I think we should let Brother Zhou give it a try.”

Ji Siqing's gaze swept over everyone, and he slowly said, "Everyone should know that nowadays, it is very difficult to detect the problem with the Purple Cauldron Warship from its appearance, or even when it is being attacked."

"But since Brother Zhou was able to see through the situation of the Purple Cauldron Warship, he must have some unique methods!"

Among those present were four Nascent Soul cultivators, including Chen Zhenglei and Gu Xingdao, who were both in the mid-Nascent Soul stage.

None of them noticed the problem with the Purple Cauldron Warship.

However, Zhou Ling, a Golden Core cultivator, was able to see through the clues.

It is evident that his skill in weapon crafting was by no means low.

The key point is that I'm currently overexerted, so I can't even find out where the problem lies, let alone repair the inscription.

None of them can be done.

Even if the Dao Alliance sends people over, it will take a lot of time.

However, it is not necessarily possible to repair the warship.

So, given the current situation, he has no choice but to try anything, even if it seems hopeless.

Let Zhou Ling take a look first and see if he can point out the problem with the warship's inscription.
Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.

Logically speaking, the person who should be most opposed to Zhou Ling is Ji Siqing.

After all, he's the most professional. I didn't expect him to support it and let Zhou Ling give it a try!
"Alright, since Elder Ji puts it that way, then let Brother Zhou give it a try!"

Gu Xingdao nodded.

He then smiled and said to Zhou Ling, "Brother Zhou, come with me to inspect the Purple Cauldron Warship."

"You don't need to feel any pressure. If you can fix it, then fix it. If you can't, then just say so."

"I will count all of this as part of your military merits."

"If it can be repaired, that would be a great achievement!"

He didn't know much about Zhou Ling, so he still had to give him a few words of advice.

On the one hand, it was to encourage Zhou Ling, and on the other hand, it was to prevent him from being reckless and causing damage to the Purple Cauldron Warship.

"Yes, Lord Gu!"

Zhou Ling calmly cupped his hands in reply.

"Gentlemen, let's not delay, let's go over there now!"

Gu Xingdao spoke up to the others.

He then got up and left the main hall.

The others followed behind him.

Chen Zhenglei waved to Zhou Ling and said, "Let's go, let's go take a look!"

"This is a very important matter, so please be careful!"

Chen Zhenglei originally wanted to tell Zhou Ling to act within his capabilities, but then he thought that Zhou Ling was still under twenty years old and full of enthusiasm.

It's better not to discourage him; just tell him to be careful.

"Yes!"

Zhou Ling nodded in reply.

As Chen Zhenglei left the main hall.

Before long, the group arrived at the Purple Cauldron Warship docked at the pier.

The entire warship was four or five hundred feet long and over a hundred feet wide, looking like a small purple island from a distance.

“Brother Zhou, this Purple Cauldron Warship is made with the Purple Cauldron Inscription as the main seal, and three hundred purple lightning seals linked together by the Purple Chain Inscription.”

"To eliminate the problem, you will need to expend a great deal of your divine sense, so be prepared!"

"These are pills to restore your consciousness and magical power. Take them first!"

As soon as he landed on the deck of the warship, Ji Siqing took out two pill bottles, handed them to Zhou Ling, and said solemnly.

"Senior Ji, why did you choose this Purple Cauldron Inscription?"

Zhou Ling inquired.

To conceal his ability to discern the warship's inscription, Zhou Ling still needed to ask and clarify the matter. He had asked numerous questions along the way.

This includes the material of the inscription array plate, the type of spiritual ink used, and the relationship between the inscription and the inscription itself.

Ji Siqing answered all his questions in great detail.

This would make it easier for Zhou Ling to check.

"This purple cauldron inscription was also custom-made for the battle formation of the Five Spirits Immortal City."

"It has a tripod structure, which can accommodate more warships and enhance overall strength."

Ji Siqing replied in this way.

Zhou Ling nodded.

Then, Ji Siqing recited the incantation.

Suddenly, a surge of purple light appeared before everyone.

The next moment, Zhou Ling's gaze sharpened.

Within the rich purple glow, a purple cauldron-like array plate, about ten feet in diameter, floated in the air!
Its entire body shimmered with purple light, faintly accompanied by flashes of lightning.

The buzzing sound didn't actually start.

In an instant, purple lightning flashed and shifted.

A series of dazzling bolts of lightning rose from the purple furnace array plate.

Its overwhelming power seemed capable of destroying anything that came near it.

From this perspective, there is nothing wrong with the Purple Cauldron Array Plate.

But Zhou Ling could naturally see that this was just a facade.

The purple lightning seal within it can no longer exert much combat power.

"Brother Zhou, could you take a look at this?"

Ji Siqing pointed to the array plate and said to Zhou Ling.

"it is good."

Zhou Ling nodded, then changed the subject, looking at everyone and smiling, "Please, esteemed seniors, step back a little!"

"Furthermore, my spiritual cultivation is limited, so I must not be disturbed by anything else when searching for the Purple Cauldron Inscription!"

He relied on two talents, so naturally there was no cost to him.

This statement was merely to avoid arousing suspicion.

"Brother Zhou, rest assured, I will set up a barrier when you examine the inscription, and no one will disturb you!"

Gu Xingdao spoke out.

"Thank you City Lord!"

Zhou Ling smiled and nodded.

Then I took a deep breath to calm myself down.

Only then did they begin to examine the Purple Cauldron Array Plate.

When the Purple Cauldron Array Plate came into view, Zhou Ling felt an extremely vast sensation, as if streaks of purple lightning were roaring in his eyes.

His expression then turned serious, and a focused glint flashed in his eyes.

The Purple Cauldron Array Plate is a mid-grade fifth-order inscription, so naturally he couldn't have crafted it.

But if it's repaired, then there might be a chance.

After all, he possessed a considerable amount of thunderous power.

Zhou Ling exhaled, confirming that Gu Xingdao had already set up a barrier within a radius of several dozen feet.

Only then did he begin to concentrate and observe the Purple Cauldron Array Plate.

At the same time, he gathered his magical power and slowly poured it into the array plate.

Not a moment.

[You are currently observing the Purple Cauldron Array Plate; Intermediate Observation Level +1]

[You are analyzing the Purple Cauldron Array, Intermediate Analysis +1]

As the two talents emerged, the purple lightning before Zhou Ling's eyes suddenly dissipated.

In an instant, the structure within the Purple Cauldron Array Plate became crystal clear.

In addition to a large purple inscription, he also saw a ring of purple inscriptions.

This chain of inscriptions encircles the Purple Cauldron Inscription, and at a certain distance above it, there is a purple inscription node that connects the Purple Light Thunder Seal to the Purple Cauldron Inscription.

It is extremely regular.

The entire inscription shone with purple light, accompanied by bursts of thunderous roars.

[You are currently observing the Purple Cauldron Array Plate; Intermediate Observation Level +1]

[You are analyzing the Purple Cauldron Array, Intermediate Analysis +1]

Further observation and analysis are needed.

Zhou Ling gradually saw that at one end of the purple inscription chain, it seemed to be twisted into a huge rope, entangled by something invisible.

"The problem lies with the inscription chain!"

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

At this moment, under the [Intermediate Analysis], he has temporarily discovered a problem.

Because the entire warship suffered varying degrees of damage from the attacks, some of the inscription chains were broken.

Other inscribed chains around it were pulled.

This results in a situation similar to entanglement.

However, Zhou Ling was still unsure whether this was the ultimate reason.

After all, this is a fifth-order inscription composed of more than three hundred inscriptions.

He continued to watch attentively.

However, before Zhou Ling could continue watching, a burst of purple lightning flashed across the inscription chain, and the entire array plate was engulfed in a burst of purple lightning that shot into the sky.

Although the power was not very strong, Zhou Ling was able to use it because of the close proximity.

He could still sense the surging power of thunder contained within the array plate, and he was immediately startled.

Fortunately, the [Five Elements Thunder] talent was activated, allowing the purple lightning to be absorbed directly.

Only then did the purple lightning on the array plate gradually subside.

Gu Xingdao and the others couldn't help but gasp at the sight.

"The damage to this Purple Cauldron Array Plate is more severe than I expected!"

"It seems there's no way to fix it!"

Ji Siqing said with an extremely solemn expression.

Such dazzling purple lightning is an extremely abnormal situation, indicating that the Purple Cauldron Array Plate may explode at any moment.

"Fellow Daoist Ji, is there any danger involved?"

"Don't let Zhou Ling get hurt!"

Chen Zhenglei said solemnly.

If Zhou Ling continues to grow steadily, he will definitely become a leading figure in the Dao Alliance in the future.

He didn't want anything to happen to Zhou Ling.

After all, the main reason for bringing Zhou Ling to Five Spirits Immortal City this time was to make use of Zhou Ling's talent for controlling beasts.

He analyzed the situation of the monsters with everyone.

This would be a great achievement, enough to make him a true head of the inspection department.

"Don't worry, Chen Zhizheng, I will rescue him immediately if anything happens!"

Gu Xingdao spoke out.

Chen Zhenglei nodded, and at the same time, he prepared to make his move.

He knew Zhou Ling's physical strength; even if something unexpected happened, he could withstand it for a few more breaths.

That's enough for them to lend a hand.

The next half day.

Zhou Ling had been carefully observing and analyzing the Purple Cauldron Inscription.

He carefully examined each of the inscription chains, inscriptions, and nodes.

They checked everything inside and out.

With the help of the two talents, Zhou Ling found five damaged spots on the inscription.

The most crucial element is the two intertwined inscription chains.

If the fighting continues, the two intertwined chains could explode at any moment.

That would be really dangerous.

It was like a precious artifact exploding on its own.

In this situation, all the cultivators on the Purple Cauldron Warship are probably in danger.

The other three damages are at the connection inscription nodes.

At the same time, under the [Intermediate Analysis], Zhou Ling also obtained the method to repair these damaged areas.

"call!"

Zhou Ling finally let out a breath and withdrew his divine sense from the Purple Cauldron Array Plate.

(End of this chapter)