Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Back in his tent, Zhou Ling read through the sword-forging seal he had received from Fei Qinan and a look of delight appeared on his face.

This sword-forging method is indeed different from the sword-seal forging method that is currently the main method used by the Dao Alliance.

It places greater emphasis on the combined use of spiritual flames and its own attribute-based techniques.

It allows for better control over the attributes of the sword seal.

It contains records of various attribute sword seals and combinations of different attribute techniques.

Extremely mysterious.

The various sword imprint patterns and their fusion with the spiritual objects of heaven and earth to form the imprint of creation are also described in detail.

Even the configuration of each sword imprint and material is described in detail.

Unfortunately, only the fourth and fifth tier sword imprints were recorded.

"This refining method is extremely suitable for me!"

Zhou Ling thought to himself.

After all, he possesses the five elements attribute, cultivates five elements techniques, and also has five elements spiritual flames.

In addition, there is the lightning attribute, which basically allows you to forge swords with most attributes.

Inside, Zhou Ling also found the method for forging the Sunlit Immortal Sword.

"Brother Zhou, are you there?"

Just as they were about to take a closer look, Qi Jianzhi's voice came from outside.

"Brother Qi, come in!"

Zhou Ling took the jade slip and smiled.

Then Qi Jianzhi, Feng Lan, and three others walked in.

Zhou Ling invited the four of them to sit down and poured them some spiritual tea.

"Brother Zhou, I heard you're heading to Moonlit Immortal City?"

Qi Jianzhi sat down and asked with some surprise.

Zhou Ling nodded, but he had only mentioned this to Fei Qinan and Cheng Yi. How could they know so quickly?

Seemingly noticing Zhou Ling's confusion, Feng Lan spoke up, "The city lord just informed us that if we need any pills, we can go to the treasury to collect them!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling looked enlightened and then smiled, saying, "What I just said to the city lord about you going to Moonlit Immortal City with me was just an excuse."

He said that because he was worried that Cheng Yi wouldn't let him go alone.

"Brother Zhou, what are you saying?"

"Now that we have formed an alliance, if you are going to Moonlit Immortal City, we will naturally go with you!"

Qi Jianzhi said with a righteous and indignant expression.

Although she had some worries, she thought that following Zhou Ling was the right thing to do!

Who knows, he might even make a great contribution.

Just like when we killed the fleeing alien race from the Star Sea last time.

"Have you thought this through?"

Zhou Ling's gaze swept over the four people.

Now, the five-person team has unknowingly been led by Zhou Ling.

"There's nothing to consider."

"Now that Moonlit Immortal City is in crisis, it is our opportunity to intervene!"

Feng Lan smoothed a strand of hair from her temple and said calmly.

Pei Qingshuang and Bu Yang both nodded.

Now that they had formed an alliance, they were unwilling to see Zhou Ling venture into Moonlit Immortal City alone.

"Alright, everyone, take a good rest today, and we'll set off tomorrow!"

Since everyone had made this decision, Zhou Ling said no more.

Then he looked at Feng Lan and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Feng, the Yangmu Sword in your hand seems to have suffered quite a bit of damage these days. Let me repair it for you first!"

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Zhou!"

Upon hearing this, Feng Lan couldn't help but show a look of joy.

By now, the Yangmu sword in my hand has suffered considerable damage.

She knew that Zhou Ling was repairing the Sun Immortal Sword, and she wanted Zhou Ling to help her repair it as well.

Zhou Ling was busy, so she was too embarrassed to ask.

Now that Zhou Ling has brought it up himself, that would be perfect.

She immediately moved her hand, and a stream of blue light appeared, which was her natal sword, the Yangmu Sword.

It possesses the attributes of metal and wood.

"If your treasured artifacts need refining, I can also lend a hand!"

After receiving the sword, Zhou Ling spoke to the other three.

"There's nothing wrong with my jade seal!"

Qi Jianzhi shook his head.

Bu Yang mainly used formations to fight his enemies, and his treasures were not greatly depleted.

Pei Qing Shuang stayed with Feng Lan, mainly using runes, and didn't consume much of her magical artifact.

Therefore, right now only Feng Lan's Yangmu sword needs to be repaired.

Upon hearing that Zhou Ling was going to refine a precious sword for Feng Lan, the other three got up to say goodbye and leave.

After all, the properties of a precious sword are a highly private matter for cultivators.

They generally don't want outsiders to know.

"May I stay and watch you repair the Yangmu Sword?"

After a moment's hesitation, Feng Lan decisively spoke to Zhou Ling.

Generally speaking, this Yangmu sword is her natal sword, so it wouldn't be unreasonable for her to be present.

In addition, and more importantly, she wanted to observe Zhou Ling's sword intent.

After all, there was the last battle against the fifth-tier Star Sea alien race.

She could clearly sense that Zhou Ling's sword intent had entered the fifth realm.

Moreover, the Sunlit Sword Intent is somewhat similar to her Yang Wood Sword Intent, and she also has great insights into it.

Of course, there's nothing that can be done if Zhou Ling doesn't agree.

After all, her relationship with Zhou Ling was not that of master and apprentice.

Whether Zhou Ling is willing to demonstrate his sword intent in person is a decision only Zhou Ling can make.

"You can stay if you want."

Zhou Ling smiled.

He admired Feng Lan quite a bit; she had a cool and aloof personality and no selfish thoughts or ulterior motives.

Zhou Ling felt that with her talent, it was only a matter of time before she entered the Fifth Realm of Sword Dao.

Upon hearing this, Feng Lan smiled and nodded.

This means that Zhou Ling treats her as one of his own, and that he trusts her to a high degree.

Then, Zhou Ling took the Yangmu sword and examined it carefully.

[You are observing the Yangmu Sword, Intermediate Observation +1]

[You are analyzing the Yangmu Sword, Intermediate Analysis +1]

With the emergence of the two talents, Zhou Ling quickly discovered that the sword mark on the Yangmu Sword had been damaged.

This is a mid-grade fourth-tier composite sword seal, formed by combining the Haoyang Sword Seal and the Shenmu Sword Seal.

The one that was damaged this time was the Haoyang Sword Seal.

Generally speaking, this type of composite sword mark is the most difficult to repair.

After all, one must control two types of sword seals simultaneously.

Two kinds of sword intent.

Fortunately, Zhou Ling had mastered both of these sword intents, and also had the auxiliary spirit flame.

"The Haoyang Sword Seal within the Yangmu Sword is severely damaged. If it needs repair, we will need Fellow Daoist Feng's assistance!"

"Luckily, it was discovered in time this time, otherwise it would have been troublesome next time we faced the enemy!"

Zhou Ling spoke up.

"How does Fellow Daoist Zhou require my cooperation?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Lan was slightly startled, her eyes bright, and she spoke up.

"In a moment, I will infuse my spiritual flame into the sword. You will then use your wood-attribute sword intent to help me control the two sword seals!"

Zhou Ling said directly.

"it is good!"

Feng Lan nodded.

Knowing that Zhou Ling would be heading to Moonlit Immortal City tomorrow, she felt a little guilty if the repair of the Yangmu Sword had taken too much to bear.

Zhou Ling immediately sat down on the futon, with the Yangmu sword floating in front of him.

Feng Lan lifted her skirt and sat down on a futon to the side.

He looked at Zhou Ling with a slightly curious expression.

She was always calm and collected, devoted to the way of the sword, and not very interested in others.

This made me a little curious about Zhou Ling.

Then, with a thought, Zhou Ling condensed the Qianyang True Fire.

"fall!"

As Zhou Ling's voice fell, the Qianyang True Fire surged up, enveloping the Yangmu Sword within it.

"Fellow Daoist Feng, circulate your wood-attribute sword intent and, following the guidance of my sword intent, enter the sword!"

Zhou Ling said seriously. He could use his own wood-attribute sword intent, but Feng Lan's sword intent was more suitable and would be more effective.

"it is good!"

Feng Lan nodded, and then a cyan sword aura appeared in her hand.

In Zhou Ling's hand was a golden sword aura.

Zhou Ling first injected golden sword energy into the Yangmu sword, and Feng Lan followed suit by injecting her Qingmu sword intent.

Then, the two sword intents intertwined.

Although they came from different backgrounds, there was no awkwardness or rejection between them.

This surprised both of them.

Furthermore, because the Yangmu Sword was Feng Lan's natal sword, she also felt an unusual aura when enveloped by Zhou Lingling's flames.

But a faint smile appeared on her face, concealing her embarrassment.

After the two sword energies merged, they began to repair the Haoyang Sword Seal under the guidance of the Qianyang True Fire.

The sword energy flowed back and forth within the sword imprint.

Feng Lan remained focused and completely relaxed, allowing Zhou Ling to control the sword energy.

After continuing this for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the effects are immediately noticeable.

The sword's brilliance on its surface intensified.

The sword mark has been completely repaired.

"All right!"

Zhou Ling withdrew his sword energy, exhaled, and spoke slowly.

"Is this good?"

Feng Lan also withdrew her sword energy, a look of surprise appearing on her pretty face.

This was much faster than she had expected.

Moreover, it seemed that Zhou Ling hadn't expended any energy at all.

This level of weapon crafting is almost divine!

"Why don't you give it a try and see how it goes?"

Zhou Ling handed the Yangmu sword to Feng Landao.

Taking the Yangmu Sword, Feng Lan poured her magic power into it, and instantly a burst of blazing azure sword energy condensed.

The aura surrounding her was incredibly powerful.

"Huh, why does this Sword Yang sword energy seem a little different?"

Feng Lan said with some surprise.

She immediately noticed that the repaired Haoyang sword energy was several times stronger than before.

"This is because it contains a trace of my Sun Sword Qi."

"This Sun-Slaying Sword Qi contains the essence of rule-based swordsmanship, which I believe will be of help to you!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

This trace of sword intent based on rules mainly comes from the Sunlit Immortal Sword.

Although the quantity is small, it will greatly enhance the power of the Yangmu Sword.

It can also help Feng Lan comprehend a higher level of Haoyang Rule Sword Intent.

"I am truly grateful for Brother Zhou's help!"

Experiencing the changes in the Yangmu Sword, Feng Lan thanked Zhou Ling with a joyful expression.

As a fourth-realm sword cultivator, she naturally understood what this meant to her.

She is currently a second-step sword cultivator at the fourth realm, still far from the fifth realm.

But with Zhou Ling's sword intent, she had the rule foundation to reach the fifth realm of sword intent.

Of course, the Five Realms Sword Path is its own unique sword path.

This wisp of sword intent is only the foundation; whether she can comprehend it depends on herself.

I originally just wanted to observe.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Ling was extremely generous and directly gave him a wisp of sword intent based on sword principles.

"No need to be polite. Whether you can understand it or not depends on yourself!"

"Go back and reflect on it slowly!"

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

Feng Lan thanked him again before taking her leave.

Zhou Ling then took out the sword seal jade slip and began to comprehend the Sun Sword Seal.

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Inside a spacious tent at the camp.

"Senior Liu, Zhou Ling and his group of five will be heading to Moonlit Immortal City tomorrow!"

Tao Yue bowed to Liu Zhengjia and reported.

"Oh, this kid isn't staying at the Sunlit Immortal Sword; he's heading to the Moonlit Immortal City. Is this news reliable?"

Liu Zhengjia's eyes flashed, and he said with considerable surprise.

“Absolutely reliable. I received a message from City Lord Cheng saying that I could receive a few bottles of pills.”

“We trial disciples all have them, and the four of them should also be going to Moonlit Immortal City with Zhou Ling!”

At this point, Tao Yue gritted his teeth slightly, feeling even more indignant.

Originally, Feng Lan and Pei Qingshuang had a very good relationship with him.

But now both of them have joined Zhou Ling's team, and he has been completely excluded.

This made him extremely depressed.

And it's all Zhou Ling's fault.

Now Zhou Ling is recklessly heading to Moonlit Immortal City.

He naturally wanted to tell Liu Zhengjia the good news.

Hopefully Liu Zhengjia can deal with him.

Of course, even without personally taking action, Zhou Ling could be eliminated with the help of the alien races of the Star Sea.

After all, Zhou Ling is currently ranked first on the Star Sea Alien Kill Ranking.

"If it's true, this is a good opportunity!"

Liu Zhengjia nodded.

"Senior Liu, is it possible to spare Feng Lan and Pei Qingshuang's lives?"

Tao Yue cautiously asked again.

"I may not have a chance to make a move this time he goes to Moonlit Immortal City."

"However, given the current situation, we don't need to take action. We just need to reveal his whereabouts to the Star Sea Aliens, and someone will naturally deal with him."

"If Feng Lan and the others go together, then no one can save them."

Liu Zhengjia shook his head and said.

"this?"

Upon hearing this, Tao Yue frowned. He had a grudge against Zhou Ling, but he was unwilling to see Feng Lan and the others perish with him.

Moreover, Feng Lan had always been his ideal Daoist partner.

He also believed that Feng Lan had always had feelings for him.

He was unwilling to see Feng Lan suffer such an undeserved disaster.

"Don't think too much about it. We absolutely cannot let Zhou Ling return to the Dao Alliance."

"Otherwise, given his military achievements this time, he will definitely be given an important position, and it will be difficult to suppress him in the future!"

Liu Zhengjia seemed to sense Tao Yue's hesitation and said in a deep voice.

"Junior understands!"

Upon hearing this, Tao Yue hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.

Thinking to himself, he could only advise Feng Lan and the others not to go with Zhou Ling.

He then took his leave.

Before long, they arrived outside Fenglan's camp.

"Fellow Daoist Feng, Tao Yue has something to discuss with me!"

Tao Yue spoke up from outside the tent.

"Fellow Daoist Tao, I am currently cultivating and it is inconvenient for me to receive guests!"

A moment later, Feng Lan's indifferent voice came from inside the tent.

Upon hearing this, Tao Yue's lips twitched involuntarily. He hadn't expected that Feng Lan wouldn't even want to see him now.

However, he was unwilling to leave and instead transmitted his voice, "Feng Lan, Moonlit Immortal City is extremely dangerous now. I advise you not to go there."

Inside the tent, Feng Lan, who was examining the Yangmu Sword, frowned upon hearing this.

I originally thought Tao Yue was a talented and responsible person.

I never expected that coming to Sun City would result in this kind of behavior—cowardly, utterly irresponsible.

This really surprised her.

How could I have ever been friends with someone like Tao Yue?

Which of those cultivators guarding the Great Wall of Sword Qi was afraid of death?

People like Tao Yue, no matter how talented they are, will not go far if they are selfish and self-serving.

"Fellow Daoist Tao, please go back. This is my own matter, and you don't need to worry about it!"

Feng Lan replied indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Tao Yue frowned, but since Feng Lan had already said so, what could he say?
He could only shake his head and leave helplessly. (End of Chapter)