Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

"retreat."

Gu Lie's voice rang out from the starry sky, filled with anger.

He couldn't believe that the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation, which he considered to be almost flawless, was actually broken by a third-tier human.

It's completely unbelievable.

The already routed alien army of the Star Sea immediately fled at breakneck speed.

With the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation broken, they had lost all will to fight.

They knew there was absolutely no chance of winning this battle.

After all, with the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation broken, the eight fifth-tier clansmen who controlled the formation are likely in grave danger.

With eight fifth-tier clansmen gone, the army's strength plummeted.

They are no match for the current human cultivator army of Moonlit Immortal City.

However, the alien army of the Star Sea was also well-trained.

Despite the complete defeat, under Gu Lie's command, they managed to advance and retreat with a clear strategy.

However, the human cultivator army is far more powerful, and such an opportunity is rare for them.

Everyone was highly motivated and charged forward with all their might.

Those alien races from the Star Sea who failed to evacuate in time were successively killed.

However, as Gu Lie and Gu Jing consumed a large amount of their blood energy, they condensed a terrifying blood domain, which blocked the pursuit of the human army.

Only then did Lord He order the cultivator army to cease their pursuit.

After all, ordinary cultivators cannot withstand this blood domain.

Under such circumstances, it would not be easy for Lord He and his group to kill Gu Lie and Gu Jing.

However, it has already killed a large number of Star Sea aliens, especially the eight fifth-tier Star Sea aliens in the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation. Six were killed and two escaped with serious injuries.

This is a feat never achieved in hundreds of years of fighting against the alien races of the Star Sea.

All of this is thanks to Zhou Ling, the white-robed youth standing on the warship not far away.

Before completely retreating, Gu Lie and Gu Jing almost simultaneously condensed their blood souls and launched an attack on Zhou Ling.

Fortunately, Chen Zhenglei was prepared and used his lightning magic to directly shatter the blood soul attack.

Of course, having learned his lesson last time, Zhou Ling was prepared.

The Azure Lotus Spirit Flame had already protected his sea of ​​consciousness; although their blood soul attacks were powerful, they were not enough to harm him.

"Zhou Ling, you just wait, I will definitely take your life!"

Gu Lie's furious voice echoed throughout the star field.

Zhou Ling turned the tide twice in a row, allowing the human race to ultimately turn defeat into victory.

The alien race in the Star Sea suffered heavy casualties.

This century-long plan to breach the Great Wall of Sword Qi has come to naught.

The culprit behind all this was a third-tier human.

He simply couldn't swallow this insult.

"A defeated opponent dares to spout such arrogant words!"

Lord He also roared, his voice like thunder, instantly drowning out Gu Lie's voice.

"withdraw troops."

Seeing that the alien race from the Star Sea had already fled the star field of the Sword Qi Great Wall, City Lord He shouted loudly again.

The human cultivator army, which had been pursuing them for over a hundred miles, gradually returned to Moonlit Immortal City.

"Brother Zhou, well done!"

Seeing the once formidable alien army of the Star Sea now utterly routed, Qi Jianzhi waved his hand excitedly and said.

If it weren't for the fact that the magical power within my body hasn't been fully restored yet.

This battle will allow me to gain a lot of merits for no reason.

I felt helpless; it was a bit of a waste.

Otherwise, based on his military achievements in this battle, he might have been able to make it into the top three.

However, he is already quite satisfied with his current fifth place.

Of course, the most important thing in this trial is undoubtedly to form an alliance with Zhou Ling.

Over the past few months, he has witnessed Zhou Ling's terrifying combat power.

From now on, I must cling to Zhou Ling's coattails.

"Thanks to Fellow Daoist Zhou!"

"Otherwise, the casualties of the alien races in the Star Sea would be the same as those of our human cultivators, and might even be more severe!"

Feng Lan also spoke up.

His words were filled with admiration for Zhou Ling.

Now, she has long since come to fully acknowledge Zhou Ling's strength.

Originally, the family intended to groom her as a high-ranking member of the Dao Alliance.

However, she has now changed her mind.

From now on, I'll follow Zhou Ling.

She doesn't need to think about anything else; she can just focus on practicing her swordsmanship.

"It was just lucky!"

Zhou Ling said calmly.

At this moment, he also saw Dean Gong's figure on the warship of Muyao Immortal City.

The condition looks good.

This relieved him.

Fortunately, the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation was broken in time; otherwise, the more than two thousand human cultivators trapped inside would have suffered heavy casualties.

"Brother Zhou, everyone, please follow me to the main hall!"

At that moment, Lord He's voice came.

However, Zhou Ling did not return to the hall with them, but instead sent a telepathic message to Dean Gong, "Dean, are you alright?"

Not far away, the warships of Muyao Immortal City slowly landed on the plaza where the Star Stone warships were docked.

Upon hearing the familiar voice transmission, Dean Gong finally looked up to check.

They soon spotted Zhou Ling standing on the warship not far away.

Then, with a look of joy on his face, he transformed into a streak of light and shot towards Zhou Lingfei.

During the time he was trapped in the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation, he almost brushed shoulders with death every day.

At this moment, she also realized that she seemed to have completely different feelings for Zhou Ling.

However, because they were trapped inside the great formation, they were unaware of the situation outside as the formation was being broken.

It is unknown whether Zhou Ling broke through the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation with a single sword strike.

"Dean, are you alright?"

Looking at Dean Gong who had landed on the deck, Zhou Ling asked with concern.

At this moment, Dean Gong's pretty face was pale, and her hair at her temples was disheveled, clearly indicating that she had expended a lot of energy.

"Zhou Ling, thank goodness I can still see you!"

Looking at Zhou Ling, the head of the palace, dressed in a light blue dress, with an exquisite face and a slightly serene air between her brows, spoke up.

His tone was seven parts joy and three parts concern.

If it weren't for the presence of other people, she would have had the urge to throw herself into Zhou Ling's arms at that moment.

Before Zhou Ling could answer, her face suddenly turned red, and she spat out a mouthful of blood before collapsing limply.

"not good!"

Zhou Ling gasped in surprise and quickly hugged her.

He immediately channeled his wood-attribute magic power into the palace deity's body.

It seems that Dean Gong was also greatly exhausted from this battle.

At this moment, he could sense that Dean Gong's magical power was almost completely exhausted.

He couldn't help but shake his head.

In this situation, if the fight continues, even if they manage to save their lives...

It will damage the foundation in the future, and it may be difficult to preserve one's cultivation level.

"Is Fellow Daoist Gong alright?"

Seeing this, Qi Jianzhi and the others asked with concern.

"The consumption of energy has been excessive, and my mana is nearly depleted!"

Zhou Ling shook his head.

"You all protect me first, and I will heal Dean Gong's injuries!"

Zhou Ling carried Dean Gong and walked towards the cabin of the warship.

Dean Gong's condition still requires prompt medical attention.

Although he was not an alchemist, he possessed the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame.

This is enough to allow Dean Gong's meridians to quickly regain their vitality.

As for the mana consumed, it can be gradually recovered after recuperation.

"Brother Zhou, don't worry about healing!"

Qi Jianzhi nodded and said.

They then steered their warships towards the inner city of Moonlit Immortal City. Although the Star Sea Alien race had already been defeated.

But there's no guarantee they won't turn around and launch a surprise attack, so we still need to be careful.

After entering the cabin, Zhou Ling connected several futons into a soft cushion and placed Dean Gong on it.

"Zhou Ling."

At this moment, Dean Gong opened her beautiful eyes, looked at the scene before her, and spoke with a look of surprise.

"Dean, your body has been overexerted, resulting in damage to your meridians. I will now use spiritual flames to nourish your meridians!"

Zhou Ling said softly.

"Um."

Dean Gong then understood what was going on.

Knowing that her injuries were serious, she immediately lay down on the soft cushion.

Then, Zhou Ling told her about the method of gentle nourishment and reassured her to cooperate.

Dean Gong nodded.

Having practiced the Sun and Moon Five Elements Sword Technique together with Zhou Ling, the two share a good understanding in this respect.

On the soft cushion, Dean Gong's figure was slender and graceful, with crystal-clear skin, like a piece of natural jade.

However, Zhou Ling didn't have time to appreciate it.

It immediately condensed into Azure Lotus Spirit Flame.

Then, he took her hand and guided the spiritual flames through the meridians in her hand into Dean Gong's body.

"Don't be nervous."

As Zhou Ling held her hand, Dean Gong's body trembled slightly.

At this moment, Zhou Ling could also clearly feel Dean Gong's rapid heartbeat and her delicate, snow-like fragrance.

As the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame entered his body, Dean Gong was enveloped in azure flames.

His entire body was brimming with vitality.

It made her feel completely comfortable.

Some of the parched meridians seemed to be suddenly nourished by spring rain.

Gradually, it regained its vitality.

"That's about it."

A quarter of an hour later, Zhou Ling withdrew the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame and said with a smile.

The nourishing effect of the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame is now even better than he expected.

The meridians, which were originally nearly damaged, have been completely restored after this kind of nourishment.

"All right!"

The warm aura around him suddenly dissipated, leaving Dean Gong momentarily disoriented.

At this moment, her pale face regained some color.

After calming her mind, she sensed a warm, verdant energy within her meridians, brimming with vitality.

It was extremely compatible with her wood-attribute magic power, and at this moment, even the nascent soul within her body seemed to be nourished and become stronger.

The result was completely beyond her expectations.

"How is it?" Zhou Ling asked.

"There is a vigorous vitality in the meridians, and even the Nascent Soul has improved a bit!"

Dean Gong said to Zhou Ling with a happy expression.

Given her relationship with Zhou Ling, there was naturally nothing to hide.

"His Nascent Soul stage has also improved?"

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

"Hmm, for some time now, I haven't been able to break through the bottleneck of the second level of the Nascent Soul stage. But after absorbing the energy from the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame, I feel that it won't be long before I can break through!"

Dean Gong nodded and said.

"It seems that the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame is quite suitable for you!"

Zhou Ling couldn't help but laugh.

However, the Azure Lotus Spirit Flame is his natal spirit flame, and he would never give it to Dean Gong.

"Okay, heal me a few more times in the future, and see if you can gain anything else!"

Dean Gong then said the same thing.

"it is good!"

Zhou Ling nodded.

He then took out the pill and gave it to Dean Gong.

He also urged her to focus on recovery first.

He had just left the cabin.

After taking the elixir, Dean Gong sat cross-legged in the cabin to recover.

After Zhou Ling stepped out of the cabin, he received a telepathic message from City Lord He, instructing him to go to the main hall.

Zhou Ling then gave Qi Jianzhi a few more instructions, telling him not to let anyone disturb Dean Gong.

Then it flew towards the tents in the main hall.

When they arrived at the camp, there were already more than a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators sitting inside.

Everyone looked solemn.

"Brother Zhou, please have a seat here!"

Upon seeing Zhou Ling enter, City Lord He smiled and pointed to the seat to his lower right.

"Greetings, esteemed seniors!"

Zhou Ling bowed to everyone.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, there's no need for such formalities. We can simply treat each other as equals!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhou is so young yet possesses such combat prowess; it is truly a blessing for our Dao Alliance!"

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, you're too kind. I should thank you for saving me this time!"

The Nascent Soul cultivators present all returned Zhou Ling's greeting with clasped hands.

Although Zhou Ling was a Golden Core cultivator, everyone treated him as an equal.

After all, everyone knows that if Zhou Ling hadn't broken the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation, causing the eight fifth-order Star Sea aliens who condensed the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation to suffer severe damage, it would have been a huge loss.

Don't even talk about killing them; they might be the ones dying right now.

The Nascent Soul cultivators who were originally trapped in the formation have all exhausted their energy.

It won't last long.

If the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation lasts another day, it is estimated that some Nascent Soul cultivators will be killed.

Unable to break through the Blood Fiend Formation, not only they, but also Moonlit Immortal City and even the entire Sword Qi Great Wall will face a frenzied attack from the Star Sea Alien Race.

That would be a huge disaster for the Dao Alliance.

Therefore, everyone was naturally very grateful to Zhou Ling.

Zhou Ling could only smile and cup his hands in greeting. Then, amidst the warm hospitality of everyone, he could only sit down below City Lord He.

"This great battle against the alien races of the Star Sea, which lasted for more than a month, has finally come to a great victory for our human race!"

"All of this victory is thanks to Zhou Ling."

"Therefore, he deserves the greatest credit for this battle. I, the city lord, hereby award you 100,000 military merits!"

Lord He smiled and spoke to Zhou Ling, his words full of praise.

Zhou Ling is so young, yet he possesses such astonishing strength.

Moreover, her calm and composed personality made him very fond of her.

"Ten thousand military merits!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling was taken aback, not expecting so many.

"Ten thousand military merits? I think that's too little!"

"If it weren't for Zhou Ling this time, we old guys would probably be buried in the Eight Desolate Blood Fiend Formation!"

"Not to mention, they were also able to kill several fifth-tier Starsea aliens!"

An elderly man with a goatee and a kind face spoke up.

The others nodded in agreement; 100,000 military merits was not a high number for Zhou Ling's performance in this battle.

"What Elder Ge says is true. However, the highest authority in Immortal City right now is 100,000 military merits!"

"As for other rewards, we can only report them to the higher-ups of the Dao Alliance!"

Lord He said with a slight smile.

He then asked Zhou Ling, "Brother Zhou, what do you think?"

"Lord He, you flatter me."

"As a member of the Dao Alliance, it is my duty to protect the Dao Alliance."

"As for the amount of military merit, I will accept it all!"

Zhou Ling said with a serious expression.

But he was overjoyed.

These 100,000 military merits, plus the tens of thousands of military merits from the original Sunrise Immortal City, are enough to exchange for a large amount of cultivation resources in the Dao Alliance.

For the next few years, the whole family will not have to worry about resources!
That's enough to ensure that his wives and he himself can all reach the Nascent Soul stage. (End of Chapter)