Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

In the days that followed, Zhou Ling left the wedding arrangements to her parents.

During the day, he would go to Tianjian Division to handle some matters, and then return home to prepare for forging the sword.

After all, when he left the Sword Qi Great Wall, the city lords of Sun City and Moon City gave him some materials.

I hope to get him to forge a fifth-tier sword.

"There are still four months until the end of the year for the trials of the Four Great Grotto-Heavens, which should be enough time to forge two fifth-tier swords."

"It just so happens that Sun Yao Immortal City and Yue Yao Immortal City are in the same place!"

Inside the cultivation room, Zhou Lingqing counted the materials, thinking to himself.

With his current sword-forging skills, he could forge two fifth-tier swords within two months.

Moreover, the Sunlit Immortal Sword has already been forged; forging it again would be even faster.

"However, we only have four sets of materials, so we need to ensure a high success rate!"

"Of course, we can also wait until more materials from the Dao Alliance arrive before starting the refining process."

Zhou Ling put away the materials and then got up and left the training room.

I plan to start the formal refining process after the wedding.

In recent days, he has mainly relied on the [Illusionary Realm Simulation] to improve his proficiency.

Although the Soul Essence Pill can quickly restore the soul and allow the simulation to continue.

However, during this period, Zhou Ling wanted to spend more time with his wife and daughter.

Therefore, he did not continue his cultivation.

"My lord, Senior Wu from the Zixiao Sect has come to pay a visit."

Upon seeing Zhou Ling, Wang Xin spoke up.

"Senior Wu?"

Zhou Ling was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

It seems that the Zixiao Sect and I are now irreconcilable enemies.

After all, following Liu Zhengjia's incident, the reputation that Zixiao Sect had accumulated over tens of thousands of years was completely destroyed within the Dao Alliance.

Moreover, it is now very difficult to obtain other resources from the Dao Alliance.

If things continue like this, decline is only a matter of time.

But this is already an extremely peaceful approach.

After all, Liu Zhengjia's collusion with foreign tribes and his plot to kill Zhou Ling and others constituted a serious crime.

Although there is no evidence linking the Liu family and the Zixiao Sect.

It's not enough to target the Liu family and the Zixiao Sect.

However, the Dao Alliance has zero tolerance for such collusion with other races.

There is absolutely no chance for the Liu family and the Zixiao Sect to turn things around in the future.

Zhou Lingxuan immediately walked towards the gate.

Wu Shihong made a good impression on him, and he also had some connection with his master.

They had been trying to persuade the Lingxiao Sect to return to the Zixiao Sect.

In addition, Wu Rong also helped him when setting up the spiritual veins in Qingyun Immortal City.

Therefore, if someone comes to visit, it is natural to go and greet them.

But given the current situation, what could be Wu Shihong's purpose in coming here?
Zhou Ling also had some doubts.

Then we arrived at the mountain gate.

"Senior Wu."

When Zhou Ling saw Wu Shihong outside the mountain gate, with his tall and slender figure and slightly haggard appearance, he couldn't help but show a look of surprise.

Given Wu Shihong's cultivation level, how could he look so bad?

Could he be injured?
"Zhou Zhishou, I apologize for the intrusion."

Upon seeing Zhou Ling, Wu Shihong smiled and cupped his hands in greeting.

He never expected that Zhou Ling, with his Golden Core cultivation, would actually become the head of the Tianjian Division.

If Zhou Ling is a cultivator from the Zixiao Sect, that would be wonderful.

"Senior Wu, your presence is an honor. I apologize for not welcoming you properly. Please come in."

Zhou Ling bowed respectfully.

Even though I don't know the other party's intentions, I still need to observe proper etiquette.

After all, Wu Shihong was a genuine Nascent Soul cultivator.

Upon entering the hall, Zhou Ling invited Wu Shihong to sit down, and Wang Xin also served him spiritual tea.

"Chief Zhou, I won't keep you in suspense any longer."

"You are probably aware of the current situation of the Zixiao Sect!"

After a few brief pleasantries, Wu Shihong got straight to the point and stated his purpose.

It is stated that the Zixiao Sect is currently facing an unprecedented predicament.

They didn't want a sect that had existed for tens of thousands of years to fall into the hands of their generation.

Therefore, we hope that Zhou Ling can reconsider the merger of the Zixiao Sect and the Lingxiao Sect.

After this merger, the Lingxiao Sect will be the main force.

The Lingxiao Sect can control 70% of the sect's power.

The Purple Cloud Sect accounts for 30%.

It is also done in the name of Lingxiao Sect from the outside.

“Senior Wu, my master already said that we should keep to ourselves and go our separate ways from now on.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling immediately refused.

Wu Shihong had already discussed this matter with his master.

At the time, the Lingxiao Sect was merged into the Zixiao Sect, and it didn't have any control over the sect, only possessing one mountain peak.

The situation is now very different.

The fact that the Zixiao Sect was willing to relinquish seven-tenths of its control shows that it had no other options.

That's why I made this choice.

Moreover, under such circumstances, renaming it Lingxiao Sect is undoubtedly the most correct choice.

After all, Liu Zhengjia's matter has already crossed the bottom line for many cultivators in the Dao Alliance, and there is absolutely no way he can recover.

However, Zhou Ling would naturally not agree to this at the moment.

Don't talk about the issue of control.

Merging with the Zixiao Sect now would put them in a very dangerous position.

They became the opposite of many cultivators in the Dao Alliance.

The reputation they had worked so hard to build would be destroyed in an instant.

Moreover, given the current situation, the feud between him and the Liu family is irreconcilable.

If the Liu family can escape this calamity...

That would pose a huge hidden danger to yourself and your family in the future.

This is something he absolutely cannot allow to happen.

Although merging with the Zixiao Sect would greatly strengthen the Lingxiao Sect.

With the Lingxiao Sect as my backing, I will definitely have a place in the Dao Alliance in the future.

However, the disadvantages far outweigh the advantages.

Zhou Ling was well aware that the Liu family was definitely going to need to be dealt with.

However, I am not strong enough right now.

We can only take it one step at a time.

Now that I am the head of Tianjian Division, as long as nothing goes wrong, my future is bright.

As long as we proceed steadily and surely.

They definitely have the power to eliminate the Liu family in the future.

We absolutely cannot give the Liu family a chance to catch their breath.

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's refusal, a hint of helplessness flashed in Wu Shihong's eyes.

Taking a deep breath, he said solemnly, "Regarding Chief Zhou, could you please allow me to discuss this matter with your master again?"

"If this continues, the Zixiao Sect will probably be finished in less than twenty years."

“Senior Wu, I am now the sect leader of Lingxiao Sect, and my master no longer interferes in the affairs of the sect.”

"Looking for her won't do you any good!"

Zhou Ling shook his head and said seriously.

His master naturally wouldn't agree, so he decisively refused to avoid putting his master in a difficult position.

Unlike him, her master still harbored some old feelings for the Zixiao Sect.

Moreover, besides the Liu family, there are quite a few cultivators in the Zixiao Sect who prioritize the overall situation, like Wu Shihong.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to successfully obtain the rightful succession of the Zixiao Sect.

However, there is definitely no room for negotiation on this matter.

Once they agreed, although they saved the Zixiao Sect, they also gave the Liu family a chance to catch their breath.

This is extremely disadvantageous to oneself.

Naturally, no one would do that.

"Alas, I have been presumptuous."

Seeing Zhou Ling's resolute expression, Wu Shihong knew that Zixiao Sect was in the wrong.

After all, Liu Zhengjia colluded with the alien races of the Star Sea to attack him and try to kill him.

He certainly couldn't be so magnanimous as to forgive past grievances.

He could only sigh helplessly, get up and take his leave.

It seems impossible for the Zixiao Sect and Lingxiao Sect to merge again. Now, there's not even a last chance to save the Zixiao Sect.

Of course not without.

Alternatively, all disciples of the Zixiao Sect could be sent to the Sword Qi Great Wall to fight a desperate battle against the alien races of the Star Sea, thus demonstrating the Zixiao Sect's stance.

However, this would likely result in heavy casualties for the Zixiao Sect.

Even if you give them a few hundred more years, they still won't be able to breathe.

"Please take care, Senior Wu."

Zhou Ling got up to see him off.

Seeing Wu Shihong's dejected expression, he said solemnly, "Senior Wu has done his best for the Zixiao Sect."

"But Liu Zhengjia's collusion with alien races in the Star Sea is an undeniable fact. Unless the Liu family completely leaves the Zixiao Sect, the Zixiao Sect will have no chance of turning things around."

“The Liu family is deeply rooted in the Zixiao Sect, and it is difficult to shake their position.”

Wu Shihong shook his head and said with a wry smile.

He had naturally considered this possibility, but the Liu family was powerful and deeply entrenched within the sect.

It's simply impossible to get rid of them.

"Then I'm afraid I can't help you!"

Zhou Ling said in a deep voice, "Since the cultivators of the Zixiao Sect are going to perish along with the Liu family, then let them be."

There's no need for me to worry about it.

Looking at Wu Shihong, he smiled again and said, "However, Senior Wu, you can also lead the Wu family and other cultivators to submit to my Lingxiao Sect."

"This way, the Zixiao Sect's lineage can still be preserved."

"There's no need to stand with the Liu family!"

Defeating a behemoth like the Zixiao Sect would be extremely difficult.

Therefore, adopting a cutting-off tactic is undoubtedly the best strategy.

If we can separate the Wu family from the Zixiao Sect, we can weaken the Zixiao Sect's strength by at least 30%.

And their Lingxiao Sect will also be able to grow much stronger.

Kill two birds with one stone.

"I'll think about it!"

Wu Shihong nodded and said.

There is no other way at the moment; we can only preserve some of the strength of the Wu family and the Zixiao Sect.

"Very well, this junior will await your message, senior!"

Zhou Ling cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Wu Shihong then flew away.

"If Liu Zhengjia and his family are not eliminated, they will remain a threat in the end!"

Watching Wu Shihong's departing figure, Zhou Ling stroked his chin, secretly making plans in his mind.

With my current strength, it would be very difficult to get rid of Liu Zhengjia.

We still need to rely on the Dao Alliance.

The same applies to dealing with the Liu family.

Then, he flew towards the Lingxiao Sect, intending to explain the matter to his master.

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"Ling'er, just do as you say."

"Our Lingxiao Sect has long since severed ties with the Zixiao Sect!"

"There is no need to discuss the merger any further."

"As for the Wu family, if they are willing to submit to the Lingxiao Sect, we can keep them."

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, Fairy Zi Ling nodded and said seriously.

"Disciple understands!"

Zhou Ling cupped his hands in greeting.

“Master, I am not willing to take in the Wu family.”

At this moment, Fang Yuyun spoke up.

"Our sect doesn't have many members right now, and once the Wu family members and some Zixiao Sect disciples arrive..."

"Their numbers will definitely outnumber ours. If things go wrong, they might usurp our territory in a few years, and our Lingxiao Sect will truly become the Zixiao Sect!"

Hearing Fang Yuyun's words, Fairy Ziling raised her eyebrows slightly and nodded, saying, "What you said makes sense."

"Senior sister, don't worry so much, your junior brother can handle it!"

"Besides, Senior Wu is the kind of person who understands the bigger picture, and he wouldn't overstep his bounds!"

Zhou Ling said with a smile.

"Alright, since even the sect leader has said so, what can I, as a senior sister, say?"

Fang Yuyun pursed her lips and said.

"Junior sister, junior brother is right."

“If Lingxiao Sect wants to develop, it can’t rely on just the people like us. It definitely needs to recruit new disciples.”

Jin Yun also spoke up.

"Ling'er, how are the wedding preparations going?"

Fairy Ziling didn't dwell on the matter of the Zixiao Sect, and instead inquired about Zhou Ling's wedding.

"almost!"

Zhou Ling nodded and said.

"You are still young, so you need to focus your time on cultivation!"

Zi Ling Fairy said one sentence and then said no more.

Zhou Ling also bowed in agreement.

He then took his leave.

Before they knew it, the day of Zhou Ling and Gong Yi's wedding arrived.

On this day, Ziyun Mountain was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the atmosphere was filled with joy.

"Qi Zheng, the head of the Qi family, has come to offer his congratulations!"

"Feng Baisheng, the head of the Feng family, and Feng Lan have come to offer their congratulations!"

"The Pei family patriarchs, Pei Yu and Pei Qingshuang, have come to offer their congratulations!"

"The Bu family patriarchs, Bu Ning and Bu Yang, have come to offer their congratulations!"

One after another, the names of the students were called out.

Today is the wedding hall for Zhou Ling and Gong Yi.

Although Zhou Ling did not send out many invitations.

But some of the families who knew about it came to celebrate.

People like Qi Jianzhi and Feng Lan.

Even some disciples who had met him a few times during the Sword Qi Great Wall Trial came to celebrate.

Moreover, there was more than one person; each of them was accompanied by their family head.

"Chu Long, Zhou Ling is not even thirty years old yet, but he is already the head of the Tianjian Division."

"His future is limitless; we should find a way to befriend him."

At the dinner table, a fair-skinned middle-aged man was giving instructions to his son.

Many monks attended the wedding banquet with this purpose in mind.

After all, Zhou Ling's situation has now spread throughout Tianxia Immortal City.

Everyone knows that Zhou Ling, despite his young age and Golden Core cultivation, is already capable of killing fifth-tier Star Sea aliens.

Moreover, he has become the head of Tianjian Company.

The future prospects are almost predictable.

Therefore, many prominent families are extending olive branches to Zhou Ling.

Some even wanted to marry Zhou Ling.

Although Zhou Ling had already married three wives.

But in the eyes of these aristocratic families, having three wives was not a big deal.

As long as Zhou Ling has the ability.

As long as a marriage alliance is possible, that's fine.

After all, cultivators with such potential as Zhou Ling are truly rare.

Zhou Ling naturally wouldn't pay much attention to matters like arranged marriages.

At this moment, he and his wife were sitting in the main seats, waiting for the auspicious time to arrive.

As for welcoming the guests, that was left to my senior sister and Qi Jianzhi.

With the two senior sisters' cultivation at the Nascent Soul stage, that's more than enough.

As for Qi Jianzhi, he volunteered.

After all, this way of welcoming guests also demonstrates the relationship between him and Zhou Ling.

Moreover, the Qi family has a certain foundation in Tianxia Immortal City.

In addition, Qi Jianzhi is eloquent and persuasive, so it is quite suitable for him to greet guests at the mountain gate.

"So young, yet with only Golden Core cultivation, he actually killed two fifth-tier Star Sea aliens!"

"To be born a rogue cultivator and achieve such accomplishments, he is undoubtedly the number one person in the Dao Alliance!"

"I heard he's a fifth-tier swordsmith and beast tamer!"

"This is truly an unparalleled genius of the Dao Alliance!"

Many people who saw Zhou Ling looked surprised and discussed among themselves. (End of Chapter)