Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Several days later, at the Sword Testing Square.

"Everyone is ready. I will now activate the Azure Lotus Sword Formation!"

Zhou Ling glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice.

Over the past few days, through continuous practice and with constant improvements made through [Intermediate Observation] and [Intermediate Analysis], the eight-person coordinated Azure Lotus Sword Formation has gradually stabilized.

Its power is now significantly greater than before.

Currently, Zhou Ling is controlling the array plate, Feng Lan is assisting with the four array flags, and the others are taking turns controlling the other four array flags.

They cooperated with Zhou Ling to execute the sword formation.

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, everyone else nodded in agreement.

Immediately, a glint flashed in Zhou Ling's eyes, and he poured his magical power into the array plate.

The next moment, a burst of azure light erupted from the array plate in his hand, and a desolate sword aura appeared out of thin air.

Then Feng Lan and the others also chanted incantations, and the array flags in their hands shone with azure light.

Eight emerald-green sword lotuses, as vibrant as jade, shot up into the air and coalesced into a sword domain.

"Nine Lotuses Return to One!"

Zhou Ling shouted.

At the same time, he cast a spell, and azure sword light crisscrossed.

The sword energy was sharp and fierce, and beneath this incomparably sharp aura, there was also a sense of devouring sword intent.

After the central sword lotus bloomed, the other eight sword lotuses around it also bloomed simultaneously.

Then, the eight surrounding sword lotuses transformed into a single azure spiritual sword, vast and powerful, with sharp sword energy.

"combine!"

Zhou Ling chanted the incantation, and instantly nine sword lotuses intertwined in the air, with the eight surrounding sword lotuses merging into the central sword lotus.

In an instant, sword energy soared into the sky, and a hundred-foot-long azure giant sword condensed, like a divine sword from the heavens, its sword aura shaking the heavens.

The terrifying sword energy transformed the area within a mile radius of the sword plaza into a sea of ​​azure swords.

"This power is probably enough to deal with a fifth-tier alien race!"

"A fourth-tier top-grade sword formation, its power is terrifying."

Upon sensing the intensely powerful sword energy emanating from the sword lotus, Feng Lan, Yan Yutian, and the others couldn't help but show expressions of astonishment.

When Feng Lan was controlling the sword formation, its power was already enough to overwhelm those in the late Nascent Soul stage.

However, under Zhou Ling's control, everyone could clearly feel that the power had increased significantly.

It is clear that Zhou Ling's swordsmanship is significantly stronger than Feng Lan's.

It should be noted that everyone here is still a Golden Core cultivator. Although Feng Lan, Yan Yutian, and others are all at the peak of the Golden Core stage and have the strength to deal with early Nascent Soul cultivators, they are all at a higher level.

However, it is very difficult to fully unleash the power of a fourth-order top-grade magic array.

Under Feng Lan's control, it was already quite powerful enough to deal with a peak Nascent Soul cultivator.

But now, under Zhou Ling's control, they felt that this power was enough to deal with the early stage of the fifth rank alien race.

It completely exceeds the scope of a fourth-order top-grade magic array.

Of course, given their individual strengths, such a powerful attack couldn't last.

Immediately, Zhou Ling pointed at the giant azure lotus sword, and in an instant, the giant sword transformed into azure sword light, slowly dissipating.

"The power of this sword strike is enough to deal with a fifth-tier early-stage alien race!"

"If I were to incorporate the Sunlit Immortal Sword and the Blazing Sun Flame into it, its power would be even more terrifying!"

As the sword formation dissipated, Zhou Ling showed a satisfied expression, weighing the power of the sword formation in his mind.

With the combined power of this Azure Lotus Sword Formation, he felt it was more than enough to deal with the early-stage fifth-tier alien race.

However, this consumption was also considerable. He had only just condensed the Nine Lotus Return to One, and before he could even unleash it, one-tenth of his mana had already been depleted.

This shows how much energy would be consumed if this sword were to be fully unleashed.

Of course, the power of this sword strike is absolutely terrifying, enough to decide the outcome of a battle with a single blow.

However, one must be extremely careful when wielding this sword.

After all, he was able to recover quickly with the help of elixirs and his talent.

But others can't.

Condensing this Azure Lotus Sword Formation was also quite taxing for them, especially for Feng Lan.

"Thank you all for your hard work."

Zhou Ling put away the array plate and clasped his hands in greeting to everyone.

Many hands make light work; if he were to control this sword formation alone, he wouldn't be able to unleash its full power.

Moreover, consumption will increase exponentially.

"Zhishou, this kind of sword formation attack is probably not sustainable."

Feng Lan also put away the array flags, her willow eyebrows slightly raised as she spoke.

It has to be said that Zhou Ling's talent is truly terrifying.

The sword formation he controlled was almost completely different from the sword formation he controlled.

This is the huge gap that comes from different levels of swordsmanship.

"The Nine Lotuses Return to One is a sword strike that determines life and death; it will not be used lightly unless it is a critical moment."

Zhou Ling smiled and said.

The Nine Swords Return to One technique is indeed very energy-consuming; once it is used, half of the team will likely be paralyzed.

"Boss, with the sword formation, we won't be afraid even if we face a fifth-tier alien race!"

"As for consumption, everyone should prepare more pills!"

Qi Jianzhi also laughed out loud.

With the Azure Lotus Sword Formation, he felt much more at ease.

"Everyone, get ready. This Nine Lotuses Return to One technique will not be used unless absolutely necessary!"

Zhou Ling smiled and spoke to everyone.

Even with the power of Nine Lotus Return to One, Feng Lan would probably have a hard time using it.

With the addition of the Sunlit Immortal Sword and the Blazing Sun Flame, unless he encounters a mid-stage fifth-tier alien race, this trial will not be too risky.

"There are still about twenty days before the trial begins. Everyone, hurry up and fill in any gaps in your knowledge. Make sure everything that needs to be prepared is ready."

Zhou Ling then gave instructions to everyone.

"Yes, take the head!"

The others also bowed in response.

Through these days of sword formation practice, everyone has gained a clearer understanding of Zhou Ling's strength.

Putting everything else aside, just the difference in power between them, who simultaneously control the sword formation, is enough to reveal the difference.

Among them, Feng Lan was already the most powerful in combat.

After finishing his business with Tianjian Company, Zhou Ling returned home.

Since this trial will last for several months, Zhou Ling has decided to spend more time with his family.

Especially since Wang Qingshang is now seven months pregnant, and when the child is born, she may not be by her side anymore.

He felt quite guilty about this.

Therefore, we can only make up for it in advance.

"Dad, Grandma's here!"

As soon as he arrived home, his cute and charming daughter, with her hair in two buns, bounced over to greet him and said something.

"Grandma's here! Ying'er has delicious food again!"

Zhou Ling picked up her daughter and said with a smile.

He wasn't too surprised by Wang Yu's arrival, after all, Xin'er's successful formation of her core was a major event.

As we entered the hall...

I saw Wang Xin, Wang Qingshang, and my parents were all present.

In addition, there is Wang Yu and the head of the Wang family, who is also his father-in-law.

"I've met the head of the family!"

"Greetings, Mother-in-law!"

After putting down his daughter, Zhou Ling bowed to the two of them.

"Ling'er, there's no need for such formalities!"

"Ling'er, there's no need for such formalities!"

The two of them smiled and said to Zhou Ling.

Wang Yu, dressed in a light blue dress, had eyes full of joy and a gentle smile on her face.

Her cultivation level has now reached the peak of Foundation Establishment.

I just didn't expect to be overtaken by my daughter.

Of course, she was also the happiest when her daughter achieved the Golden Core stage.

What pleased her even more was Zhou Ling's current strength and position in the Dao Alliance.

She never expected that someone from Lingxia Immortal City would...

These are just some rogue cultivators living in the outer city where spiritual energy is scarce, yet they have already reached a level that even a family like the Wang family has not achieved.

Moreover, his career is thriving. He is also glad that he recommended him to Fairy Ziling and arranged for Xin'er to marry him.

The head of the Wang family also felt a mix of emotions.

You should know that when he first met Zhou Ling, he was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the early stage.

His status as a Nascent Soul cultivator and the head of the Wang family was worlds apart from that of a patriarch.

But in less than ten years, his status has surpassed his.

It's unbelievable.

Fortunately, Zhou Ling is his son-in-law.

Seeing his daughter's current state, he was overjoyed.

If the Zhou family continues to develop in this way, their future achievements will definitely not be inferior to those of the Wang family.

After all, with Zhou Ling's terrifying potential, the probability of him becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator in the future is extremely high.

Both Wang Xin and Wang Qingshang have potential in this area.

Now that Zhou Ling has married Gong Yi, there is even a possibility that four Nascent Soul cultivators will emerge in the future.

In addition, there's the Lingxiao Sect.

It is foreseeable that within a century, the Zhou family will most likely become a newly emerging and powerful family within the Dao Alliance.

This will undoubtedly be a huge help to the Wang family, which is on the decline.

"Ling'er, the main reason for coming here is to celebrate Xin'er's Core Formation."

After Zhou Ling took his seat, the Wang family head said with a smile.

"Thank you, Master!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling cupped his hands in thanks.

"There's one more thing!"

The Wang family head's gaze swept over Zhou Ying'er, who was sitting next to Wang Yu, and he smiled, "The Golden Soul Burning Heaven Flame has condensed another Flame Soul Fire Seed this year."

"The Ancestor knows that Xin'er has formed her core, and Ying'er is already four years old this year, so she can start cultivating proper techniques."

"So let me present this newly condensed Flame Soul as a gift for Xin'er's Core Formation, and see if Ying'er can fuse with it?"

"Has the Golden Soul Burning Heaven Flame condensed the Flame Soul Seed?"

"Great!"

Upon hearing this, both Wang Qingshang and Wang Xin showed joy on their faces.

Both of them had fused with the Golden Soul Burning Heaven Flame Seed and knew the benefits of it.

"Thank you, Patriarch! Thank you, Ancestor!"

Zhou Ling also bowed and thanked him.

Although he possessed five spirit flames, three of which had reached the fifth rank, the spirit flames needed to reach the sixth rank to condense the Flame Soul Seed.

Moreover, the seeds of the Golden Soul Burning Heaven Flame were also incorporated into his Blazing Sun Heaven Flame and the True Yang Fire.

This Golden Soul Burning Heaven Flame was also of great use to him.

Since the Blazing Sun Flame did not fuse with the Golden Soul Blazing Sun Flame, it was unable to absorb the sword intent of the Sun Immortal Sword in the Sun Immortal City.

He also couldn't control the Sunlit Immortal Sword.

Similarly, without the Flame Soul fused with the Golden Soul Burning Heaven Flame, the effect of the Qianyang True Fire in assisting in weapon refining is not as good.

In addition, her daughter has also begun cultivation, but she has top-grade fire and wood spiritual roots.

Therefore, Zhou Ling chose the Evergreen Technique, a relatively gentle cultivation method, as her introductory cultivation method.

As for whether or not to cultivate fire-attribute techniques, that depends on the daughter's wishes.

"Thank you, Patriarch and Ancestor!"

Zhou Ying'er followed Zhou Ling's example and bowed to the head of the Wang family, speaking in a childish voice.

"Ying'er, be good!"

The head of the Wang family smiled and said.

With a flick of his hand, a triangular cauldron appeared before everyone.

Upon opening the furnace, a burst of fiery red light immediately surged forth.

Everyone could see a flame, about the size of a fist, rising fiercely inside the furnace.

"A second-tier fire seed is just right!"

Looking at the flame, Zhou Ling nodded and said.

Given my daughter's current physique, she won't be able to fuse with a fire seed of too high a grade.

Think about it, in the Wang family, every few years a flame is condensed, and the disciples have to put in a lot of effort to compete for the flame.

Only disciples with extraordinary talent who have gained the approval of the Golden Soul Burning Heaven Flame can obtain it.

"Ying'er, do you want to fuse with this spiritual flame?"

Zhou Ling asked her daughter with a smile.

The process of fusing with the Spirit Flame is not so easy either.

In his opinion, it would be best to wait a few more years until his daughter reaches the late stage of Qi Refining.

The integration will be much easier then.

Of course, with his assistance, there won't be any problems.

"Father, this is Spirit Flame. I think it's kind of cute."

Looking at Ling Yan, Zhou Ying'er showed no fear, and like Wang Xin, her large, bright eyes revealed curiosity.

Do you know what kind of constitution Ying'er has?

The head of the Wang family asked with a smile.

Because of the royal family's bloodline, those who are generally compatible with the Flame Soul Fire Seed are all people with a special constitution that is associated with fire.

"We haven't tested that yet."

Zhou Ling shook his head and said.

To test one's physical constitution, a special spirit jade is required.

Zhou Ling didn't have high expectations for his daughter's cultivation, so he wasn't in a hurry to start testing her in that area.

After all, if you want to enter the Taoist academy this year, the academy will start testing you then.

"Perfect timing! I have the Mystic Jade on me; I can test it out!"

The head of the Wang family said with a smile.

With a flick of his wrist, a seven-colored mystical light appeared.

A delicate piece of spiritual jade appeared before him, shimmering with a faint seven-colored spiritual light, and looked extremely mysterious.

Then he smiled at Ying'er and said, "Ying'er, take this spirit jade."

Wang Xin took the jade pendant and placed it in her daughter's fair and delicate hands.

Immediately, everyone's eyes were focused on Zhou Ying'er.

Everyone wanted to know if she possessed a spirit.

Although Zhou Ling didn't have any demands on her daughter, she was still somewhat curious.

After all, their daughter's traits are inherited from her parents.

Xin'er has an innate Dark Fire Spirit Body, while he has an acquired Five Elements Thunder Body.

I don't know if it can be passed on to my daughter.

The next moment, the jade suddenly glowed with points of light, like a seven-colored lotus flower blooming.

Then, a dazzling array of seven colors shone, and soon, within the lotus, only two lotuses, one blue and one red, remained blooming.

It took a while for the crowd to disperse completely.

"That's wonderful! Ying'er actually possesses the dual-attribute Fire Spirit Wood Lotus Body!"

Watching the light dissipate, the Wang family head said with a look of joy.

"Ying'er is a spirit, all thanks to the ancestors' protection!"

"A dual-attribute spirit body, that's wonderful."

"Ling'er and Xin'er's child must have a good constitution!"

Upon hearing the words of the Wang family head, everyone couldn't help but speak up.

"Fire Spirit Wood Lotus Body!"

Zhou Ling smiled as he looked at his daughter's dual-attribute spirit body.

No wonder my daughter could feel a sense of closeness when she looked at Lingyan.

"Ying'er, in the next couple of days, Father will help you fuse with the Spirit Flame, okay?"

Zhou Ling then asked her daughter with a smile.

"I'll listen to Dad!"

Zhou Ying'er smiled and nodded.

"it is good!"

Zhou Lingxuan put away the furnace and thanked the Wang family head again.

A banquet was prepared to welcome them and wash away the dust of their journey. (End of Chapter)