Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

Chapter 368 The Secret Technique of Returning to the Source and the Immortal City Celebration

"Song Yue, Lan Yue, how is your Five Elements Sword Technique training going?"

After settling things up between Bai Ji and Luo Xuan, Zhou Ling asked Song Yue and Weng Lanyue.

“Master, I have already mastered the first level of my Five Elements Sword Technique and will soon be able to enter the second level.”

"By the end of the year, I think it's time to prepare for foundation building."

At this moment, Weng Lanyue poured Zhou Ling a cup of spiritual tea and said with a smile.

Then she looked at Zhou Ling, wanting to be praised.

She's making really fast progress, but Zhou Ling knows her personality and that she has a special sword physique.

He wasn't surprised by this progress in his cultivation.

"Master, this disciple has just comprehended the second level."

Song Yue also said with a confident expression.

She is the second disciple of Qingyun Immortal City to reach the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment level in many years, following Zhou Ling, and now her master's strength is...

This greatly boosted her confidence.

Although it feels difficult to reach the same level of achievement as my master, as long as I achieve 60% or 70%, I will definitely be among the top in the Dao Alliance.

Is there anything you don't understand?

Zhou Ling asked the two of them.

Since such an opportunity was rare, the two of them naturally couldn't let it slip by, and both started asking Zhou Ling questions.

Zhou Ling answered their questions one by one.

After all, when he gets busy, he simply doesn't have much time to teach them.

Moreover, they themselves do not belong to any of the five elements.

The difficulty increases significantly once you grasp it.

The reason Zhou Ling chose to have them cultivate the Five Elements Sword Technique was because he got the inspiration from Dean Gong.

With the Five Elements Sword Technique as a foundation, it will greatly help them comprehend the sword intent of heaven and earth in the future.

Of course, whether they can reach that level depends on their efforts.

But Zhou Ling should teach what he needs to teach.

Whether it's the two of them or Luo Xuan, he teaches them the same way.

He has a talent for being a teacher, which allows him to benefit from his disciples' progress and also to use this talent to create the most suitable cultivation path for them.

Let them cultivate; it will be twice as effective with half the effort.

This is the benefit of having a good mentor.

Under Zhou Ling's guidance, the two of them also gained a lot of insights.

After all, both of them were originally extremely talented.

It's basically something you can understand immediately.

Zhou Ling's explanation was very focused, precisely what they couldn't grasp.

Therefore, such an effect is naturally very good.

"I'll give you the third level of the sword technique at the end of the year!"

"This sword stone contains the sword intent I comprehended when I first grasped the Five Elements Sword Intent."

"I'll give you Song Yue now."

"Once Song Yue has grasped it, then we'll give it to Lan Yue."

Both of them have excellent swordsmanship talent, and they have made rapid progress recently. Zhou Ling can roughly see how well they will progress in the future.

It won't be long before Song Yue comprehends the second-tier sword intent.

As for the specific sword intent, that depends on Song Yue's own comprehension.

In terms of sword intent, Weng Lanyue benefited from the sword body.

Her progress was even faster than Song Yue's.

They are ready to unite at any time; they just need the right opportunity.

"Now my Lingxiao Sect has about twenty disciples, and there will be competitions every month from now on."

"As long as you win, you will receive sect points."

"Points, just like the points in the Dao Academy, can be exchanged for cultivation techniques, treasures, and other items within the sect."

"So you must try your best to win it!"

Zhou Ling glanced at the four people and then spoke.

Now, the cultivation levels of the two senior sisters' eight disciples are much higher than those of Song Yue and the others, so Song Yue and the others are naturally no match for them.

However, each of them also took on some disciples.

These disciples' cultivation levels were similar to Song Yue's and the others.

Therefore, it was just right for Song Yue and her three companions to compete against them.

Fortunately, the dojo now has a magic array set up by the second senior sister, so even if a Nascent Soul cultivator fights inside, it will not cause damage.

Of course, the consumption will be considerable.

When there are competitions and rewards among fellow disciples, everyone will be more motivated to cultivate.

Otherwise, it's impossible to draw all resources from the sect.

"Don't worry, Master, we will definitely not let you down!"

Weng Lanyue immediately spoke with great conviction.

She is now at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

His progress in cultivating on a fifth-order spiritual vein was even more rapid.

She was even more eager to try this kind of competition.

"Master, rest assured, your disciple will do everything in his power to achieve this!"

"Master, don't worry!"

"Master, don't worry!"

Song Yue and the other two also cupped their hands in unison and said.

"Besides the monthly competitions, as long as you complete the sect's tasks and accumulate a certain number of points, you can enter the sect's secret realm in the future to cultivate or obtain opportunities!"

"If you reach the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment stage, you will have one chance to enter the secret realm!"

Zhou Ling then addressed the group.

Although the Thunder Dragon Seal Secret Realm has not yet been seized.

However, Zhou Ling possesses the Five Elements Dojo, which can be transformed into a secret realm in the future.

Therefore, even if he did not obtain the Thunder Dragon Seal, he would still establish a Daoist temple or secret realm.

If we can win it, that would be the best outcome.

Upon hearing this, Song Yue's eyes lit up, and she inquired about the secret realm from Zhou Ling.

Of the four, Song Yue is the only one who has temporarily succeeded in achieving the Heavenly Rank Foundation Establishment.

The other three still need to work harder.

"This secret realm is not yet complete; only half of it is in Master's hands!"

"Our purpose in going to the Zixiao Sect to compete with the Nascent Soul cultivators is to determine the ownership of the Thunder Dragon Seal!"

"The Thunder Dragon Seal Secret Realm contains the Zixiao Sect's rich resources and various opportunities."

"There are even Heaven-grade cultivation techniques!"

Zhou Ling did not hide it from his disciples.

Upon hearing this, the four disciples widened their eyes in disbelief.

Heavenly Grade Cultivation Technique!

What a concept!
The entire Qingyang Immortal Realm couldn't produce more than a few.

For a cultivator to obtain this, it's like their ancestors' graves emitting auspicious smoke.

"Of course, it's hard to say exactly what the situation is inside the secret realm."

"We'll make specific arrangements once we can acquire it!"

Zhou Ling then spoke to the four of them.

If he could obtain the Thunder Dragon Seal, he would naturally want to explore it first.

Is there any risk involved?
Is the disciple capable of handling this?

Upon hearing this, Song Yue and the others were curious, but none of them asked any further questions.

The Zixiao Sect and the Lingxiao Sect were originally one family, but they later separated.

Each has its own tradition.

No one obeys anyone.

However, in the last thousand years, the Zixiao Sect has produced many talented individuals and has become extremely powerful.

Lingxiao Sect, on the other hand, was weak and isolated.

The number of disciples is decreasing.

In recent years, only Fairy Ziling, a Nascent Soul cultivator, has remained.

They simply don't have the strength to challenge the Zixiao Sect.

Now Zhou Ling is rebuilding the Lingxiao Sect.

The original conflict between the two sects also needs to be resolved.

"Ling'er, have you successfully refined the Five Elements Jade Seal?"

At this moment, Zhou Ling received a telepathic message from his master.

"Master, I have successfully refined it!"

Zhou Ling replied telepathically.

"Alright, come here. I have a cultivation technique here that can help you control the Five Elements Jade Seal!"

"This will greatly help you improve your combat strength!"

Upon hearing his master's telepathic message, Zhou Ling couldn't help but show a look of joy.

Although he can draw upon the power of the rules on the Five Elements Jade Seal, this is mainly due to his own [Five Elements Thunder Gang] talent.

If there were a cultivation technique that could control it, the effect would definitely be better. "You all go back first and cultivate diligently. If you have any questions, ask me!"

Zhou Ling then spoke to his four disciples.

"Yes, Master!"

The four disciples bowed in unison, took their leave, and departed.

Afterwards, Zhou Ling went to his master's courtyard.

"This is a secret technique called the Gui Cang Secret Technique."

Inside the courtyard, Fairy Ziling was reclining on a rattan chair, leisurely sipping her spirit wine.

The two senior female students were playing chess on the side.

Upon seeing Zhou Ling arrive, he greeted her with a smile.

"The Secret Technique of Returning to the Source!"

Zhou Ling was somewhat surprised to receive the jade slip.

"Once this Guizang Secret Technique is mastered, it can be used in combat with the help of treasures like the Five Elements Jade Seal that store spiritual energy."

"It's like having an extra source of magical power."

"It's similar to having an extra golden core inside your body!"

"However, cultivating this Guizang Secret Method is not so easy. It requires the five elements. Only by forming a cycle of the five elements, which is endless and ever-renewing, can it be achieved."

"This perfectly matches your Five Elements attributes!"

"But this secret technique is very obscure and difficult to understand. I have never practiced it myself. If I try to practice it with only a superficial understanding, it is easy to make mistakes."

"If it weren't for ensuring the success of this competition, I wouldn't recommend you cultivate this secret technique!"

Fairy Ziling took a big gulp of spiritual wine and spoke to Zhou Ling.

"Master, rest assured, I will have no problem with the Five Elements Secret Technique."

After hearing this, Zhou Ling said with a confident expression.

With the [Illusionary Realm Simulation], even the most difficult secret techniques can be deduced and cultivated as long as they are within the illusionary realm.

The subsequent enlightenment only consumes the power of one's soul.

"Once we arrive at Tianxia Immortal City, your master will also prepare some life-saving items for you."

"There's no danger whatsoever!"

Fairy Ziling spoke again in a calm tone.

She was still somewhat worried about Zhou Ling's fight against Liu Polei.

After all, Zhou Ling is now the head of the Lingxiao Sect, so he can't afford to get into trouble.

"Thank you Master!"

Zhou Ling bowed and thanked him.

Through the [Illusionary Realm Simulation], he had a fairly good understanding of Liu Polei's situation.

I believe that even if we are defeated, there will be no danger.

Of course, if his master had any treasures, he would naturally accept them without hesitation.

Being the sect leader isn't easy these days!

Good things are always welcome, the more the merrier.

However, his master did not mention what kind of treasure it was, so he did not feel comfortable asking.

"Master, you've really thought of everything for your junior brother."

"This disciple has no means of concealment, Master, could you please prepare one for me as well?"

Hearing her master's words, Fang Yuyun looked pitiful and said.

"Junior Brother is the leader of a sect, and his future depends on the sect's rise and fall. Naturally, we cannot allow any losses to occur!"

Jin Yun spoke very frankly.

Zi Ling Fairy ignored her and continued drinking her spiritual wine.

Zhou Ling also sat cross-legged to the side, his divine sense entering the jade slip, and began to comprehend this Guizang secret method.

Soon, he had a feeling that this Guizang Secret Method was perfect for him.

The five elements attributes and the five elements jade seal are almost tailor-made for him.

However, this secret technique is a low-grade technique, and it is extremely difficult to cultivate.

It's something that ordinary cultivators can't comprehend.

After a brief examination, Zhou Ling withdrew his divine sense.

"Master, I'll take my leave now."

He then cupped his hands in greeting to Fairy Ziling.

Fairy Ziling nodded.

Zhou Ling bowed to his two senior sisters to say goodbye before leaving the courtyard.

"Master, is my junior brother able to comprehend this Guizang Secret Technique?"

Watching Zhou Ling's departing figure, Jin Yun asked with some confusion.

"If it were the two of you, you probably wouldn't stand a chance."

"Ling'er has a very high chance of success!"

"As you all know, I'm lazy."

"Over the years, I haven't actually taught him much; he's mostly figured it out on his own!"

Fairy Ziling picked up the wine gourd again and took a big gulp.

Upon hearing this, Jin Yun exchanged surprised glances with the other woman.

I originally thought that my master's injuries over the years would not be easy to heal.

That's why they're doing everything they can to train their junior apprentices.

Make him the sect leader of the Lingxiao Sect.

But Master meant that Junior Brother should be left to his own devices and allowed to grow wildly.

"fair enough!"

"If I teach you too much, it will be very difficult for the two of you to surpass me in this lifetime!"

"The Purple Spirit Fairy said with a smile again."

"Master, I would be content even if I could just reach the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, let alone surpass you!"

Jin Yun said seriously.

"Master, I feel like you're calling us stupid!"

Fang Yuyun said with some dissatisfaction.

"You talk too much!"

Fairy Ziling started drinking her wine by herself.

Seeing that her master was ignoring her, Fang Yuyun continued playing chess.

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On this day, the celebration for Qingyun Immortal City becoming a fifth-grade immortal city began.

The entire city was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, filled with laughter and joy.

Zhou Ling has become the biggest celebrity in the Immortal City.

The fifth-rank immortal city lord, not yet twenty years old.

With the cultivation level of the early Golden Core stage, he killed a fifth-tier demon king.

Every single thing became a topic of conversation among people.

Despite his young age and low cultivation level, no one dared to challenge him.

Today, Zhou Ling has become a symbol of Qingyun Immortal City.

His reputation was unprecedented.

Laughter and cheers filled the main hall of the city lord.

All the prominent figures of Qingyun Immortal City were present.

Hundreds of people were seated inside the main hall.

The lowest level of cultivation among them was the Golden Core realm.

Many Golden Core cultivators were unable to enter the main hall.

They could only sit outside the main hall.

Zhou Ling, dressed in a white robe with the Dao Alliance's cloud and sky patterns, sat in the main seat.

On either side were former city lord Weng Xinjie and Dean Gong.

And then the two of them continued sitting in the same row.

On the other side of Dean Gong are the deans and supervisors of other Taoist academies.

On Weng Xinjie's side were the patriarchs and heads of various Nascent Soul families in Qingyun Immortal City.

The other monks sat on the left and right sides.

Among them were high-ranking members of the Dao Alliance, including those from the Xuan Ting Division and the Tian Gong Division.

After all, Qingyun Immortal City becoming a fifth-grade immortal city is a major event for all cultivators in Qingyun Immortal City.

Fang Yuyun, representing the Lingxiao Sect, was seated at the back of the row of the four major academies.

Although Zhou Ling is the sect leader of Lingxiao Sect.

But his primary identity now is that of the Lord of Qingyun Immortal City.

The Lingxiao Sect was only recently established and has not made much contribution to Qingyun Immortal City.

So being able to reach this position is already quite good.

After all, the Immortal City is primarily about contributing to the Immortal City.

"Fellow Daoists, welcome to the ceremony for Qingyun Immortal City to become a Fifth-Rank Immortal City Hall!"

Zhou Ling stood up, glanced at everyone, and said in a cheerful voice.

(End of this chapter)