Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 362 Fifth-Order Spiritual Veins and Fifth-Order Grand Array

"Ling'er, you shall become the City Lord of Qingyun Immortal City!"

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, Fairy Zi Ling also showed a look of surprise.

I was genuinely surprised by the Dao Alliance's decision.

After all, the nine high-ranking members of the Dao Alliance are basically all old-timers.

In general, I do things according to the rules.

There are very few instances of bypassing one's authority to do something.

Even for the most gifted genius, it is almost impossible.

But this time, Zhou Ling, with his Golden Core cultivation, was surprisingly made the fifth-rank Qingyun Immortal City Lord.

The main reason was that Zhou Ling made a great contribution by killing the Fire Dragon Sparrow.

But given Zhou Ling's current cultivation level, he could certainly be given other rewards.

There is no need to become the lord of the Immortal City.

However, since the matter has been settled, that's naturally a good thing.

In her view, since Zhou Ling had the combat power to kill a fifth-tier fire dragon sparrow, he naturally had the means to deal with Nascent Soul cultivators.

As for the claim that it was achieved by using a fifth-tier warship.

Then let's forge a fifth-tier warship.

"Master, these are the seal of the City Lord of Qingyun Immortal City and the jade seal of a fifth-rank aristocratic family!"

Zhou Ling took out two jade seals that shone with divine light and handed them to his master.

This was also the most important thing that Wang Xuan brought him this time.

The Jade Seal of the Immortal City Lord contains an extremely vast power of rules.

With the help of this jade seal, he was able to mobilize the power of the rules within Qingyun Immortal City and condense an attack no less powerful than that of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Of course, this is on the premise that it has been refined.

Only he can control it.

Generally speaking, only Nascent Soul cultivators can refine and control this kind of rule jade seal.

However, Zhou Ling had fused with the Fire Dragon Sparrow Demon Core, giving him the power of a fifth-order bloodline.

Therefore, it was able to refine this fifth-grade jade seal.

The fifth-grade aristocratic family jade seal contains a small fifth-order spiritual vein.

This is the highest level of reward for a fifth-rank aristocratic family.

Zhou Ling originally planned to wait for the arrival of the Dao Alliance's array masters to enhance the spiritual veins of Qingyun Immortal City.

They set the source of the spiritual vein of Qingyun Immortal City at the Zhou family's location.

Now that we have this fifth-grade family jade seal, we can directly extract the spiritual veins within it and integrate them into the family's spiritual veins.

In this way, a fifth-grade spiritual vein truly belonging to the Zhou family was created.

Moreover, it can completely cover the Zhou family and the Lingxiao Sect.

This was a reward Zhou Ling hadn't expected.

No wonder all aristocratic families place great importance on military achievements.

The rewards from this alliance are generous, provided one earns enough military merits.

Given my current situation, let alone a fifth-order spiritual vein.

Even fourth-order spiritual veins are hard to find.

After all, only fourth-order realms possess fourth-order spiritual veins.

Moreover, it has to be a fourth-order realm that hasn't been developed yet.

The fourth-order realms and fourth-order spiritual veins that have already been developed have long been occupied by other forces.

It's impossible for it to be his turn.

Encountering a fourth-order realm requires a great deal of luck.

Developing a fourth-order realm simultaneously would require a massive investment of resources, which the Zhou family could not afford.

Not to mention fifth-order realms.

The development of a fifth-order realm requires the participation of all five Nascent Soul families in the entire Qingyang Immortal Realm.

Therefore, in order to obtain a fifth-order spiritual vein.

That was completely outside Zhou Ling's consideration.

But by such a twist of fate, he obtained it.

"A fifth-grade immortal vein seal! It contains a low-grade fifth-order small spiritual vein, and also a fifth-order magic array!"

"A fifth-grade Immortal Origin Seal! It can mobilize the power of the Immortal City's origin."

"Both jade seals are quite powerful!"

"It seems the higher-ups of the Dao Alliance have high expectations for you!"

Looking at the two jade seals, Fairy Ziling smiled and said.

"Master, how can this fifth-grade immortal vein seal be integrated into the family's spiritual vein?"

Seeing his master's expression, Zhou Ling asked.

Currently, both the family and the Lingxiao Sect are supplied with spiritual energy by third-tier spiritual veins.

That was enough originally.

But for the master, it was not enough at all, which is why over the years.

The reason why Master's cultivation level has not recovered much.

One aspect is that he has injuries.

In addition, the spiritual energy in the surrounding spiritual veins was too thin, which provided limited help to her cultivation.

Therefore, Zhou Ling also wanted to integrate this spiritual vein into the family's spiritual vein as soon as possible.

In this way, the clansmen's cultivation speed will be accelerated.

Master can also cultivate.

However, to his surprise, there was actually a fifth-order magic array inside this fifth-grade family jade seal.

You should know that a fifth-order magic array is enough to contend with a fifth-order demon king.

The Dao Alliance's reward is undeniably extremely generous.

Zhou Ling guessed that this was most likely the result of the help from Chen Zhenglei or Gu Xingdao.

I originally thought I would be satisfied with more than 10,000 battle merits.

I never expected that being promoted to a fifth-rank family would bring such a generous reward.

This made Zhou Ling feel that his trip to the Five Spirits Immortal City was truly worthwhile.

"This usually requires the method of merging meridians."

"Generally, only a fifth-tier array master can do this!"

"Purple Spirit Fairy replied."

"A fifth-tier array master!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling scratched his head.

Where in Qingyun Immortal City are there fifth-tier array masters?

It seems we can only wait until the Dao Alliance upgrades the spiritual veins of Qingyun Immortal City before asking the array masters who come to assist in fusing with the fifth-order spiritual vein of the Zhou family.

"However, I did learn the method of meridian fusion in my early years, so perhaps I can give it a try!"

Fairy Ziling handed the two jade seals to Zhou Ling and said calmly.

"Great!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling couldn't help but show a look of surprise and delight.

In all the years I've spent with my master, I've never seen him make a move.

He also wanted to see his master's skills.

But then she thought again and couldn't help but ask, "Master, won't this affect your injuries?"

After all, it's just a cultivation technique; to fuse with a fifth-order spiritual vein is an extremely energy-consuming process.

Moreover, Master is injured and cannot exert himself too much.

Although he also hoped that the fifth-order spiritual veins could be set up quickly to improve his cultivation speed.

But if it requires the master to take risks, then there is no need.

This slight increase in speed is completely insignificant compared to Master's injuries.

"This won't have any impact!"

"This jade seal is itself a fifth-order fusion treasure. As long as the seal on it is slowly opened, there will be no risk."

"The consumption won't be too great!"

"Purple Spirit Fairy said with a smile."

Then he waved his hand and said, "Come with me!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she moved and shot into the air.

Zhou Lingxuan then left the courtyard with his master.

Before long, the two appeared at the source of the Zhou family's spiritual vein.

This place is located on the east side of the Zhou Family Compound.

There is a mountain valley that is over 100 feet high.

"This fifth-order spiritual vein is only a small one, but it is enough to cover an area of ​​two or three miles, which is more than enough for the Zhou family and Lingxiao Sect cultivators to cultivate!"

Zi Ling Fairy roughly gestured with her jade hand to indicate the extent of the surrounding spiritual land, and spoke to Zhou Ling.

Zhou Ling had no objections to any of this, since the Zhou family and the Lingxiao Sect were now roughly equal to him.

Both sides are the same. A radius of two or three li is more than enough for the Zhou family and the Lingxiao Sect at present.

"Master, should we call a formation master for help?"

Zhou Ling asked again.

"No need for that, this jade seal itself is a fifth-order array plate."

"Once it is activated and integrated underground, it can be properly arranged."

"It's not too difficult, it just consumes some mana."

"That's what Fairy Ziling is saying."

She then took the jade seal from Zhou Ling's hand.

"The magic array contained within this jade seal is the Divine Wood Thunder Array!"

"It is both offensive and defensive, capable of forming divine wood for defense and unleashing divine lightning for attack!"

Zi Ling Fairy gathered her magic power in her hand, and a beam of light was injected into the jade seal.

In an instant, light surged from the jade seal.

A burst of azure light rose up, and within the azure light, a magnificent illusory image of an azure tree materialized.

This piece of green wood resembled an open umbrella, surrounded by wisps of lightning-like energy.

"This is the Divine Tree Thunder Formation!"

"By injecting a top-grade wood-attribute spirit stone, a divine wood defense can be condensed! Enough to block the attack of a fifth-tier demon beast."

"If you inject a lightning-attribute spirit stone, you can unleash a divine lightning attack, the power of which is no less than that of a Nascent Soul cultivator's spell attack!"

As Zi Ling Fairy spoke, another surge of magical power was injected into the jade seal.

"Boom!"

Instantly, lightning surged around the jade seal, and patches of thunderclouds appeared, as if huge purple lightning bolts were brewing, exuding a terrifying aura.

"Fifth-tier divine lightning attack!"

Zhou Ling exclaimed with delight.

With this fifth-order divine wood thunder array, the Zhou family and the Lingxiao Sect will be as stable as Mount Tai from now on.

"Its power is not small, but it consumes too much energy."

"The greater function of this magic array is the defense of the divine wood; the divine lightning attack is merely a secondary benefit!"

"That's what Fairy Ziling said."

"With such power, it's enough to intimidate fifth-tier demonic beasts!"

Zhou Ling nodded and said.

However, figuring out where to find top-grade lightning-attribute spirit stones is a big problem.

After all, for a city like Five Spirits Immortal City, which guards the eastern part of the Heavenly Xia Immortal Realm, its Heavenly Grade Thunder Attribute Spirit Stones are an extremely rare resource.

Although the Dao Alliance exists, it will not be given to aristocratic families.

Unless one achieves something like this, such as killing a fifth-tier demon king and making astonishing contributions, one can only obtain it.

"And then there's the sealed spiritual vein within!"

"I will now guide it and integrate it into the underground spiritual vein."

Zi Ling Fairy made hand seals and began to activate the spiritual veins sealed within the jade seal.

As she recited the incantation.

Golden light flashed on the jade seal, its surface gleaming with a golden luster, dazzling and brilliant. Then, a beam of golden light shot out.

Golden light surged and poured into the underground spiritual veins, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to become denser at a speed visible to the sun and moon.

Dense streams of spiritual energy shot into the sky, spreading hazily and making the surroundings seem as if covered by a layer of spiritual mist.

"What a rich spiritual energy!"

Sensing the changes in the surrounding spiritual energy, Zhou Ling couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Moreover, this spiritual energy is different from the original third-tier spiritual vein.

Not only was the spiritual energy abundant, but he could also sense that it contained an aura similar to rules.

"A fifth-grade spiritual vein inherently contains the power of rules!"

"Cultivating within such a spiritual vein allows one to better perceive the power of the rules!"

"This is why cultivators in Immortal Cities continuously upgrade the city's grade, because a Grade 5 spiritual vein brings a large amount of power of rules to the Immortal City."

"To give more Nascent Soul cultivators a chance to advance to the Deity Transformation realm!"

"Otherwise, given the original fourth-tier spiritual vein of Qingyun Immortal City..."

"Even with a low-grade cultivation technique, the chances of reaching the Nascent Soul stage are extremely slim!"

Zi Ling Fairy then said this to Zhou Ling.

"The effect is amazing!"

Zhou Ling said with a happy expression.

[You are absorbing the spiritual energy of fire, wood, and metal. Spiritual energy affinity +1, spiritual energy absorption speed +5]

As his talent coalesced, Zhou Ling could sense that this small fifth-order spiritual vein was primarily composed of fire, wood, and metal elements.

The spiritual energy was five or six times more concentrated than the original third-tier spiritual vein.

Even without activating his cultivation technique, he could feel the rich spiritual energy flowing into his body.

“Ling’er, it may take some time to completely channel the spiritual veins from the jade seal into the underground spiritual veins.”

"Go and set up a protective barrier around me, so that no one else can disturb me!"

At this moment, Fairy Ziling spoke to Zhou Ling again.

"Yes, Master!"

Zhou Ling cupped his hands in greeting.

They then left the source of the spiritual vein and returned to the Zhou family hall.

He took out the array plate, activated the family's grand array, and gave orders to his clansmen that they should not go to the eastern region during this period.

Naturally, no one in the clan dared to disobey.

Zhou Ling then waited patiently at home.

In the blink of an eye, three days passed.

"Boom!"

On this day, a rumbling sound rang out from the Zhou family's residence.

It took more than fifteen minutes for things to gradually calm down.

Although the Zhou family members were shocked, Zhou Ling had already given them some instructions.

People were not alarmed.

"Master, are you alright?"

Seeing that his master's face was slightly pale, Zhou Ling hurriedly asked at the source of the spiritual vein.

It's clear that setting up this fifth-order spiritual vein took a considerable toll on her.

"fine!"

Fairy Ziling shook her head, casually took out her wine gourd, and took a big gulp.

Her complexion had just regained its rosy hue when she smiled and said to Zhou Ling, "Luckily, I've finished setting up this fifth-order spiritual vein!"

Zhou Ling's eyes shone as he swept his gaze across the family's territory.

At this moment, the terrain and appearance of the entire family's territory have changed dramatically.

The entire sprawling spiritual vein resembles a coiled azure dragon, exuding an impressive aura.

"This is a spiritual vein in the land, and there will be opportunities to expand and improve it in the future!"

"Purple Spirit Fairy said to Zhou Ling."

"Master, do you think you have enough spiritual veins to cultivate with?"

Zhou Ling asked with concern.

He wasn't concerned about the issue of improving his spiritual veins for the time being.

A single fifth-order spiritual vein is enough to cultivate to the Nascent Soul realm.

With his current level of cultivation, if he were to reach the Nascent Soul stage...

There's still an extremely long distance to go, so there's no need to even consider it.

On the contrary, the master's situation is worth considering.

Next, both the Lingxiao Sect and Qingyun Immortal City will need a Nascent Soul cultivator to oversee them.

And this could only be done by the master.

Therefore, he naturally hoped that his master could recover as soon as possible.

"Yes, it matches my attributes."

"However, recovery may not be so quick!"

Fairy Ziling smiled and said.

"Alright, you take good care of this jade seal. There's a divine wood thunder array inside!"

Fairy Ziling then tossed the jade seal to Zhou Ling.

"Yes, Master!"

Zhou Ling accepted the jade seal and bowed.

"Oh, your two senior sisters have arrived. Go and greet them. I'm going back to get some sleep first!"

After uttering those words, Fairy Ziling moved swiftly, transforming into a streak of light and flying towards the courtyard.

Zhou Ling looked up at the sky and, sure enough, saw a small purple warship flying towards the Zhou family's direction.

(End of this chapter)