Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2432 was too rushed.

Qianhuan had consulted with a powerful figure before using Mount Ling for this trip.

He said he had new clues about another world, a high-level world with abundant resources. He was seeking opportunities while also helping his seniors explore the way.

In response to his request, the Great Power simply gave a brief reply, indicating that he understood.

The meaning is not very clear, but at the very least, it means that he is permitted to use it externally and will not be held responsible.

At this moment, according to Qianhuan's analysis, if he did not beg for mercy, there was a 99% chance that he would lose this Lingshan clone.

Then he has to step forward and explain the pros and cons. As for what choice the other party will make, that's beyond his control.

He wasn't sure how the powerful beings would react if Mount Ling were destroyed.

However, even if that person doesn't react at all, they'll at least be a little unhappy, right?
After hearing his words, the five True Venerables fell silent. After a long while, Han Li said expressionlessly, "There is no falsehood of cause and effect."

Hearing his confirmation that the other party wasn't lying, Qing gritted his teeth in anger, "This is a huge loss!"

He was quite envious of this sacred mountain. Although he had recently acquired a butterfly with endless uses, who would complain about having too many treasures?
Even if Lingshan were given to someone else—like Xiaoqu—he would still get a considerable share of the benefits.

Regardless of whether the other party acknowledges him as a protector, at least he actively participated in the battle and played a significant role in restraining the enemy.

Without his, Han Li's, and Min Ning's restraint, it's questionable whether the giant axe could defeat Ling Mountain.

Even if we win, we'll pay a much higher price.

Once Mount Ling becomes a spoil of war, even if those of us who play a supporting role can only share a small portion of the benefits, the gains will be enormous.

If the cake is big enough, dividing it into smaller portions is sufficient.

But now that they know this item is related to a powerful being of a higher realm, they really have no way to get their hands on it.

It has little to do with bullying the weak and fearing the strong. Cultivators of lower cultivation levels must have a certain degree of awe for those in higher positions.

Moreover, the gain or loss of treasures of this caliber can involve enormous causal relationships.

Many medium-sized forces in the Houde Realm possess acquired spiritual treasures, but even a powerful sect like the Lingyun Sect cannot forcibly buy and sell them without a reason.

The Thousand Illusions True Venerable responded to Qu Jianlei's tribulation, and the cause and effect of this gain and loss is enough, but what about the cause and effect between him and the great power?
It might not matter if they were stolen, but the group has discovered two other worlds with unlimited potential and has seen a glimmer of hope for the future.

So it's not worth the risk for such a sacred mountain—even if a great being is meticulous in their actions, they will inevitably have some reservations.

The Great Protector had already realized the obstacle, and his anger was understandable.

Jin Ge was somewhat unconvinced. "So, we can't touch your Spirit Mountain?"

"I've said what I needed to say," said the professional con artist, who knew exactly how to be tactful and spoke very bluntly.

"As those who are destined to face this calamity, you are entitled to whatever you desire. I will grant you your request."

Upon hearing this, Minning Zhenzun snorted lightly, "Forget it, let's not say anything more and wait for Qu Zhenzun's decision."

Qu Jianlei did not emit any divine sense. A few minutes later, the giant axe suddenly hurled itself at the small dot in the distance, rapidly shrinking in size.

In the blink of an eye, it had disappeared into the dot, and then a divine sense came.

"This matter cannot be left like this!"

“Hmm,” Qianhuan Zhenzun nodded straightforwardly, and then said nothing more.

The next moment, a slight ripple appeared not far away, and the True Venerable Wenxian revealed himself.

He glanced at Qianhuan Zhenzun and said calmly, "You're lucky."

"You call this good?" Qianhuan couldn't help but roll her eyes and gave a wry smile. "We've lost big this time."

“Those who are destined for this calamity can still survive,” Wenxian said leisurely. “Qu Zhenzun is not a good-tempered person.”

"Sigh," Qianhuan Zhenzun sighed softly, ending the exchange.

The five True Venerables remained on guard, while Qianhuan began repairing his own sacred mountain.

Qu Zhenzun has not yet emerged from seclusion, and it seems that Mount Ling may not yet belong to him.

His intervention to repair the damage at this moment seemed to indicate that he believed the other party wouldn't dare to try and steal it, which was somewhat provocative.

But Qianhuan did just that anyway, and no one knows what her reasons were.

The three cuts made by the giant axe, besides their artistic conception and residual power, also carried a heavy karmic burden, and could not be repaired in the short term.

Other flowers and plants were much easier to repair.

However, Qianhuan still looked distressed, as he had hardly ever used Lingshan in battle.

Moreover, do you really think that the actions of four True Venerables will have little impact on Mount Ling? That's impossible.

Everyone saw his pained expression, but no one paid any attention.

In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed, and the tiny point of light, about the size of a fist, began to slowly enlarge.

A day later, the light disappeared, and a figure materialized from the shadows—it was Qu Jianlei.

His eyes were open, but they were blank and lifeless. Then he raised his hand and cupped his hands, releasing a stream of divine consciousness.

"Thank you all for your help. We have finally made it through this ordeal without any major incident."

“Still using clones,” Jin Ge nodded slightly. “It’s quite urgent…and not easy.”

“It will take about three or four years for the main body to recover,” Qu Jianlei sighed softly, “Fortunately, it won’t be that long.”

Wenxian offered a suggestion: "Actually, you could try building the White Horse Tower."

Magical artifacts with time-difference capabilities are treasures that can trigger major battles for those below the Nascent Soul stage, but are generally ineffective against True Venerables.

At least he said it out loud, showing he wasn't afraid of Qianhuan coveting it—Xiaoqu had already become a True Venerable and possessed the combat power to protect such abilities.

"A Nascent Soul level? That's not easy to deal with," Qu Jianlei sighed and shook his head. "Let's talk about it later."

In fact, during his many years of seclusion, Xiao Hu was not idle; he tried out many new ideas.

However, no one could offer much guidance on how to proceed further; he had to figure it out himself.

Before arriving in the Cangwu Realm, his understanding of the cultivation system was something he had learned through trial and error, but he could still learn a thing or two from it.

Now that things have come to this point, there's not much left to learn from, but we still have to keep going down this path.

Master Quling has already left his body, but there is still more than one person in the team, and time is running out.

Anyway, the matter of cultivating immortality still feels a bit rushed to him. Is a Nascent Soul cultivator's lifespan of two thousand years really that long?
It seems that with a lifespan of 6,000 years after leaving the body, there's still some room for maneuver.

However, he wasn't too lost. If there was no way out, he would find his own way, which wasn't much harder than feeling his way across a river.

Ultimately, when you cultivate immortality, you still have to walk your own path.
During his years in seclusion, he added many plans for the future, including the White Horse Pagoda.

Qu Jianlei understood Wenxian's decision to abandon the array method, but he was far from being able to give up much of his research.

However, there was no need to rush to say such things; he didn't want to leave people with the impression that he was a "braggart."

He readily admitted one thing: "To stabilize one's cultivation level, I think... it would take thirty to fifty years."

Jin Ge glanced sideways at Qian Huan Zhen Zun, "You don't need to say such things."

"I know what I'm doing," Qu Jianlei smiled. He wasn't in a hurry to talk about Qianhuan's matter; thanking everyone first was the right thing to do.

Then he turned to look at the other person and asked, "How do you plan to resolve this karmic issue?"

Although his aura was unstable and his eyes were empty and lifeless, Qianhuan Zhenzun actually felt a chill run down his spine when facing him.

He hesitated for a moment before saying, "I will listen to Qu Zhenzun and dare not have any objections."

Qu Jianlei waved his hand and calmly said, "Don't worry, I won't steal your Spirit Mountain. It's just a secondary treasure after all!"

He said it so casually, as if he were talking about something insignificant.

That's exactly what he thought. Others were envious, but he didn't care. "Borrowed power doesn't belong to me."

"Good!" Han Li couldn't help but exclaim, "For you to say such a thing, it's no wonder I call you a fellow Daoist!"

Upon hearing this, the Great Protector couldn't help but retort, "It's not like I like to rely on external forces; I'm just a little short of money lately!"

However, Han Li answered without hesitation, "Fellow Daoist Qu has the potential to be distracted, but it's not so easy to say about you, Great Protector."

These words were a subtle warning to Qianhuan, but without a doubt, Xiaoqu deserved this praise!
Han Li always acts on impulse, and even if she wants to help someone, she can't bring herself to say things against her conscience.

Jin Ge nodded in agreement, “Fellow Daoist Qu has lofty aspirations, which is why he can resist such temptation.”

"I'm really unlucky!" Qian Huan gave a wry smile. He didn't doubt Han Li's words—this man was known for his high standards.

So he could only nod and say, “Thank you for your understanding, Venerable Qu. Please feel free to tell me your requests.”

"Don't call me a fellow Daoist," Qu Jianlei said calmly, waving his hand. "If you want to be my friend, you're still a little short."

"You should have a fifth-tier spiritual vein, right?"

Previously, his cultivation level was not high enough to warrant such a request, but now that he has accumulated karma and his cultivation has improved, he is naturally qualified.

Moreover, he did not believe that he was asking for an exorbitant amount—this was a tribulation for people trying to break through to the other side of their body!

Even a random Nascent Soul True Venerable in the Houde Realm would be qualified to covet a fifth-order spiritual vein, right?

Qu Jianlei hadn't heard much about Qianhuan before, after all, his cultivation level was low, and mentioning other True Venerables casually could easily lead to misunderstandings.

That is, after he was halfway to the Nascent Soul stage, Jin Ge talked to him about the general trend of the Houde Realm and mentioned it briefly.

However, now that Qu Jianlei is standing in front of the other party, he can easily sense various general clues.

Everyone says that the Thousand Illusions True Venerable has no foundation, but it is clear that this is impossible.

Qu Jianlei also concluded that the other party must have a hidden foundation, and that those few venues alone could not sustain the basic needs of a true master.

“Fifth rank…” Qian Huan’s lips twitched, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, “I do have a fifth rank spiritual vein, but it’s quite an obstacle.”

"Just give it up!" the Great Protector said calmly. "Do you think Qu Zhenzun is afraid of trouble?"

"Hmm," Jin Ge snorted, "If you're worried about not having a place to rest, then go and steal one!"

“That’s not what I meant,” Qianhuan Zhenzun said with a wry smile. “It’s just that the surrounding environment is quite complicated… in the Wine Immortal area.”

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