Longevity: Starting with an infant's innate growth potential

In the spacious and bright hall of the Zhou residence, several cultivators were seated.

Zhou Ling sat calmly and upright in the main seat, his eyes bright.

On either side of him were He Zijian and Zhang Yuhu.

Fate is a strange thing; after spending a month together, their relationship seems to have made great progress.

Although their attitude was still somewhat reserved, their relationship was obvious.

They really hit it off.

“Brother He, I will be joining the Xuanjun Division soon. If you plan to undergo the trial, you can follow me from now on.”

Zhou Ling said to He Zijian.

He was taking over the position previously held by Liu Zhengsheng.

This person has been in the Xuanjun Division for many years and must have many subordinates.

If I were to take office, I wouldn't want to use these people.

The risk is too great.

Therefore, it is still necessary to build a team that you can trust.

He Zijian's cultivation level was not high, but he was someone He Zijian trusted extremely.

After joining the Xuanjun Division, he would naturally become his right-hand man.

Upon hearing this, He Zijian nodded with a delighted expression and said, "Thank you, Patriarch."

He had always wanted to develop his career in the Xuan Ting Division or the Xuan Jun Division, and now his wish had come true.

Moreover, he had already told Zhou Ling that he was going to the Xuanjun Division for trials to improve his swordsmanship.

Although his swordsmanship has improved significantly in recent years with Zhou Ling's assistance.

However, his lightning-attribute swordsmanship still prioritizes practical combat.

Only through actual combat can one gain different insights.

In that instant, he felt even more grateful to Zhou Ling.

"There's no need for such formalities. In my opinion, you should first form your core and then join the Xuanjun Division."

"At that time, the level will also be higher."

Zhou Ling looked at He Zijian and said in a deep voice.

At this moment, he could sense that He Zijian's cultivation was sufficient to break through to the Golden Core realm.

The positions of Golden Core cultivators and Foundation Establishment cultivators within the Xuanjun Division are quite different.

Foundation Establishment cultivators belong to the low-ranking Xuan Guards in the Xuan Army Division.

Golden Core cultivators are mid-level Xuan Guards.

The difference in treatment between the two is enormous.

"Okay, I'll listen to you."

He Zijian said this to Zhou Ling.

He originally felt that there was still room for compression in his internal magical power, and he also wanted to hone it further.

When the Golden Core Tribulation comes again, the chances of success will be even greater.

After all, he was only at the Earth-grade Foundation Establishment stage back then, so this time he needs to ensure that he also achieves the Earth-grade Golden Core stage.

I also need to make a breakthrough in my kendo skills.

However, trusting Zhou Ling, he chose to follow Zhou Ling's advice.

"Alright, tell me when you're ready, and I'll give you the Five Elements Pure Yang Elixir Qi."

Zhou Ling nodded and said.

"Thank you, Master."

He Zijian bowed again to express his gratitude.

Zhou Ling nodded, then looked at Zhang Yuhu and asked calmly, "Senior Sister Zhang, would you be interested in joining the Xuanjun Division with me?"

Zhang Yuhu is at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and his combat strength is much stronger than He Zijian's.

If she could join the Xuanjun Division, it would be of great help to her.

After all, the Xuanjun Division is a place where combat strength reigns supreme.

"I will follow the sect leader's arrangements."

Zhang Yuhu spoke calmly.

He is now a disciple of the Lingxiao Sect.

She naturally had to obey Zhou Ling.

Moreover, each sect would send disciples to serve in the Nine Departments.

This is the sect's duty.

"Alright, it's settled then. You two will come with me to the Xuanjun Division."

Zhou Ling nodded and smiled.

Then he added enthusiastically, "If you two feel it's a good match, then you should finalize the marriage as soon as possible."

"marry?"

"Isn't this a bit too fast?"

Upon hearing Zhou Ling's words, He Zijian looked at Zhang Yuhu and raised his eyebrows.

I've spent over a month with Zhang Yuhu.

It feels pretty good.

However, he is not ready to get married yet.

"Once you join the Xuanjun Division, you won't have much time left."

"So the best thing to do is to get the wedding done as soon as possible."

Zhou Ling thought that as the matchmaker, he had to see things through to the end.

Otherwise, given their shared passion for cultivation, this marriage would probably have been delayed for ages.

"I have no problem with it, but what does Fellow Daoist Zhang mean?"

He Zijian spoke to Zhou Ling, his tone suggesting a lack of confidence.

At the same time, his gaze turned to Zhangyu Lake.

A faint blush appeared on Zhang Yuhu's pretty face as she said in a low voice, "I still need to discuss this matter with my master."

"Elder Zhao is naturally happy to see this happen. Let's find a time, and I'll personally handle the simple wedding arrangements."

Zhou Ling smiled and said, "Now that this is settled, we're all one family."

In the Lingxiao Sect today, as the sect leader, his words still carry weight.

"Very well, then I'll trouble you, Master."

He Zijian also hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.

He was happy to be able to marry Zhang Yuhu.

Zhang Yuhu's face flushed slightly, and he didn't say much, clearly acknowledging the matter.

After chatting for a while, the two said goodbye and left.

The following day, Zhou Ling went to Tianjian Division and resigned from his position as head.

After all, it's impossible to be competent to head two departments at the same time.

Especially important positions like the head of the Xuanjun Division.

Inside the council chamber of Tianjian Division, several figures took their seats.

Zhou Ling is in the main seat.

On either side were Lu Yunxi, Feng Lan, and a few others.

They all congratulated Zhou Ling on becoming the head of the Xuan Army Division.

Apart from Lu Yunxi, the other three had all gone through several life-or-death battles with Zhou Ling and were familiar with his strength.

Although this trip to the Void Realm was undertaken in the form of a soul.

But they had confidence in Zhou Ling.

"Yunxi, are you coming with me to the Xuanjun Division, or staying at the Tianjian Division?"

Zhou Ling asked Lu Yunxi.

Over the years, since becoming the head of the Xuantian Crafts Bureau in Qingyun Immortal City, Lu Yunxi has been his most capable assistant.

He was also at ease with handling affairs.

I also know what he's thinking.

However, considering that the Xuanjun Division might pose some risks.

He had no objection if Lu Yunxi intended to stay at Tianjian Company.

"I accompanied the chief to the Xuanjun Division."

Lu Yunxi answered without the slightest hesitation.

She knew perfectly well that her current status was all thanks to Zhou Ling.

So wherever Zhou Ling went, she naturally followed.

Whether it's the head of the Tianjian Division or the head of the Xuanjun Division, these are heights she couldn't even imagine.

And looking at the situation...

Zhou Ling still has room for improvement.

Whether for personal or family reasons, she naturally had to follow Zhou Ling.

"Alright, hand over the affairs of Tianjian Division properly, then come with me to Xuanjun Division."

Zhou Ling nodded.

"Boss, can I also go to the Xuanjun Division with you?"

At this moment, Qi Jianzhi smiled and said.

Tianjiansi was a purely sinecure with good benefits and little risk, making it the perfect fit for him.

However, thinking about it, I still have to follow Zhou Ling in the future.

So he made a decisive decision.

“The Xuanjun Division is not like the Tianjian Division. They have to go into battle at any time, which is quite risky. You should think it over carefully,” Zhou Ling said to Qi Jianzhi with a smile.

He knew Qi Jianzhi's true nature perfectly well.

Combat relies entirely on ranged attacks.

Only the Qi family had enough wealth to support them in this way.

"There's nothing to think about. A real man should prove himself in the Xuanjun Division."

Qi Jianzhi said with a confident expression.

"Okay, I promise you that."

Zhou Ling nodded.

As the head of the Xuanjun Division, he naturally needed his own team.

He Zijian and Zhang Yuhu are not enough.

It should be noted that a leader of the Xuanjun Division controls one-third of the Dao Alliance's military strength.

There are quite a few things to deal with every day.

One person simply cannot handle it.

Although Qi Jianzhi's combat strength is sometimes lacking and he is unwilling to take risks, he is still reliable in critical moments.

Moreover, Qi Jianzhi joined his camp.

This means that the Qi family, who are behind him, are allies with him.

“Chief, I also wish to go to the Xuanjun Division with you.”

"After all, the four of us formed an alliance and supported each other back then."

At this moment, Feng Lan, dressed in a light blue dress and with an elegant and serene appearance, also spoke up.

She majored in swordsmanship, so naturally she hoped to have more opportunities to hone her skills.

For her, Tianjiansi was just a transitional place.

Now is the perfect opportunity to go to the Xuanjun Division with Zhou Ling.

“Then I will go too.”

Pei Qingshuang also said with a smile.

She mainly allied with Feng Lan.

Zhou Ling has now demonstrated formidable strength.

If Feng Lan is willing to follow Zhou Ling, their union will undoubtedly become the most powerful force in the Dao Alliance in the future.

"it is good."

Zhou Ling nodded with a smile.

He couldn't have asked for more from either of the two women.

Right now, for him, the more the merrier.

With Feng Lan's combat prowess and Pei Qing Shuang's wisdom, they are exactly what the Xuanjun Division needs.

And so it goes.

Six people then accompanied him to the Xuanjun Division.

He Zijian, Zhang Yuhu, Lu Yunxi, Qi Jianzhi, Feng Lan and Pei Qingshuang.

This lineup is sufficient to form the basic core of the team.

In terms of combat strength, both Feng Lan and Zhang Yuhu are mid-stage Nascent Soul sword cultivators with considerable strength.

Lu Yunxi can assist me in handling the affairs of the Xuanjun Division.

Pei Qingshuang, on the other hand, could plan military campaigns and major battles.

As for He Zijian and Qi Jianzhi, we'll see if there are any suitable positions available later.

Judging from Qi Jianzhi's current position, there would be no problem for him to be a leader.

He Zijian is the more troublesome one.

If that doesn't work, you can make him a head guard.

Zhou Ling was making plans in his mind.

With these people around him, he wasn't afraid of being sidelined.

The work that followed became much easier.

The group then discussed submitting their resignations.

Zhou Ling then left Tianjian Division and went to the Personnel Hall to complete the procedures for becoming the head of Xuanjun Division.

After all, Chief Meng had instructed that they should start work as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Zhou Ling is now familiar with the personnel department.

In addition, for matters at this level, there is someone specifically responsible for handling them.

The procedures were completed quickly.

When Zhou Ling left the Personnel Hall, the Jade Seal of the Head of the Heavenly Health Division, the Black Tortoise, was replaced with the Jade Seal of the Azure Dragon of the Black Army Division.

Although both are fifth-tier jade seals, their power differs greatly due to their different forging methods.

The Xuan Turtle-Headed Jade Seal is primarily used for assisting cultivation and defense, and it is also quite good in terms of supporting combat power.

However, compared to the Azure Dragon Jade Seal, the difference is obvious.

This is equivalent to the Black Tortoise Jade Seal increasing combat power by 30-40%, while the Azure Dragon Jade Seal increases it by 100%.

"After I get back, I'll find some time to integrate the Xuanwen into the Azure Dragon Jade Seal. That will increase its power even more."

Zhou Ling pondered to himself.

In the void realm, after the Golden Eyes merged with the Mystic Runes, they became easy to control.

This allowed him to experience the benefits.

Next, he plans to improve the Sunlit Immortal Sword as well.

If you can successfully integrate the Xuanwen, then controlling it won't be so difficult.

If one can control it without relying on the spirit flame, it will undoubtedly greatly help one's combat strength.

In addition, the salary of the Xuanjun Division Chief is also higher.

Each month's offerings include 120 top-grade spirit stones, and other items such as pills and points are one-fifth higher than those from Tianjian Division.

Zhou Ling naturally wanted as much treatment as possible.

After all, the family is a whole group, and the burden is not small.

Another aspect is the scope of responsibilities.

The Xuanjun Division now has four major legions.

The three leaders each commanded one of the three Xuan Army units.

They are the Starry Sky Mystic Army, the Ancient Sword Mystic Army, and the Golden Dragon Mystic Army.

In addition, there is the Daowu Xuan Army, which is controlled by the Deputy Chief.

The four Xuan Army units each have different responsibilities.

The Starry Sky Army is mainly responsible for expanding star fields, which is the legion under Zhou Ling's command.

It was precisely because of this that Liu Zhengsheng was able to arrange for Liu Zhengjia to go to Yunhai Immortal City.

Otherwise, most people really couldn't do it.

After all, to reach the Cloud Sea Immortal City, one needs to use a spatial teleportation array.

Each person transported by these spatial teleportation arrays is recorded.

Liu Zhengsheng had Liu Zhengjia impersonate a Xuanjun commander in order to be teleported to Yunhai Immortal City.

Originally, all Liu Zhengjia had to do was kill Zhou Ling and then teleport back, and it would have been done without anyone noticing.

Unexpectedly, Liu Zhengjia was killed by Zhou Ling instead.

Following the clues, they also found out about the situation of several Xuan Army commanders in Yunhai Immortal City.

The Ancient Sword Mystic Army is responsible for the defense around the Dao Alliance. For example, the army stationed in the Five Spirit Immortal City is part of the Ancient Sword Mystic Army.

The Golden Dragon Mystic Army is responsible for security within the Dao Alliance.

After all, the Dao Alliance's Nine Domains are vast and boundless, with countless immortal cities.

However, not every immortal city is stable.

Some families operate independently, while others are controlled by cults.

These require the Golden Dragon Black Army to intervene and suppress them.

The three Xuan armies each had roughly the same number of people, in the tens of thousands, and the lowest level of cultivation was Foundation Establishment.

The Daowu Xuan Army has only a little over a thousand members, but their minimum cultivation level is Golden Core, making them the elite of the Xuan Army.

Zhou Ling had no idea how to manage the Starry Sky Army going forward.

After all, he didn't have much experience in this area.

Moreover, many of the commanders of the Starry Sky Army are now born into the Purple Cloud Sect, which will be a considerable challenge for his future work.

"Perhaps Chief Meng wants me to compete for the position of head of the Xuanjun Division so that I can eliminate these Zixiao Sect cultivators?"

Zhou Ling's eyes flashed, and he thought to himself.

He wasn't sure whether it was true or not.

However, as long as someone dares to go against me, I will not show any mercy.

"After we get back, we'll first arrange for Lu Yunxi and Pei Qingshuang to enter the Star Glory Profound Army and investigate the information. We need to pay special attention to any cultivator who was born into the Purple Cloud Sect."

"If the opportunity arises, we'll also take a few to kill and establish our authority."

Zhou Ling was making plans in his mind.

The saying goes, "A new broom sweeps clean."

Next, let's see how these three fires will burn.

Only then can one establish prestige within the Starry Sky Army.

These cultivators from the Zixiao Sect were undoubtedly the focus of his attention.

After all, the Liu family mainly established a vast network of influence within the Dao Alliance through cultivators from the Zixiao Sect.

Dealing with these people is also an effective way to weaken the Liu family. (End of Chapter)