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Chapter 2469 Unsolved Mysteries
It's no wonder Qu Jianlei was worried, because he knew that the compass at the core of the ugly tree root was not the compass of fate.

The compass contains a truth even greater than fate; otherwise, evil spirits might not have become so...evil.

When he realized this, he was extremely grateful that he had activated the array plate inside the cave.

At the time, he could hardly believe his own guess. However, even divination yielded no results, which made him basically certain.

Besides the ethereal and elusive creation, what other existence could make the Dao Stele become restless?
As for why the compass is related to fate, Qu Jianlei has a slight guess, but he is not very sure.

In any case, he didn't want to reveal this discovery.

Then he left half of the ugly tree root, feeling that this was enough to explain himself to everyone.

Unexpectedly, the eyes of these true masters were all more discerning than the last.

The compass wasn't very big to begin with, only about two meters in diameter, and it was completely surrounded by fine tree roots.

The nearby tree roots had already absorbed the aura of the compass, and he even dug out a cavity with a diameter of twenty meters for it.

Qu Jianlei thought that collecting these tree roots that had been tainted with the scent would be enough.

Even if everyone suspects that there might be something fishy about this place, or perhaps some unknown treasure, who cares?

He took out half of the ugly tree root and shared it with everyone, which resulted in a happy ending for all.

However, he did not expect that although a fairly large cavity was dug out, everyone discovered that the tree roots near the cavity were somewhat different.

The aura of the compass permeates... or rather, the tree roots absorb the aura of the compass gradually.

He dug out the cavity, but the differences were gradual, with slight variations between the inner and outer layers.

What's even more frustrating is that there was a Song Zhenzun who was quite obsessed with tree roots. He not only noticed the difference, but also muttered it out loud.

Then, with the attention of more True Venerables, everyone discovered more details.

Qu Jianlei even thought that someone would discover the secrets of creation, but unexpectedly, the True Venerable's vision was different.

The final guess that it stopped at the compass of fate came from Han Li's analysis.

However, Qu Jianlei felt that with Han Li's abilities, he might not be unable to analyze it.

Therefore, what the other party is saying now is likely meant for others to hear, and is helping him cover up his misdeeds.

Anyway, whenever he does something against his will, he'll feel a little guilty—the key is that this isn't about deceiving his opponent.

However, the discussion ended there. The Compass of Destiny was indeed very enviable, but Qu Zhenzun was the organizer of this event.

Moreover, everyone is well aware that the Chaos Wood Spirit is not only strangely powerful, but also incredibly difficult to kill! Not to mention that it may have already become evil.

Qu Zhenzun, as the leader, killed the Wood Spirit and distributed his main body to the participants. What more could anyone ask for?
This battle is now over, but handling the aftermath will require some skill.

Tianli Zhenzun directly announced to the outside world: Tengxi Zhenzun has passed away peacefully, and before his death, he bequeathed all his assets to him!
Now all of Tengxi's subordinate forces must safeguard the property. If anyone steals from it, don't blame him for being ruthless.

In fact, this is the largest loss of wealth when a major power collapses.

Real estate is all there, but easily portable valuables are impossible to guard against.

However, when a true master issues such a warning, no one dares to ignore it.

The True Venerable acts with utter impunity; not only can he read memories, but he can also investigate anything by following the causal lines.

Moreover, that was Tianli, Pixiu's greatest enemy. If he really decided to kill him, a single thought would suffice, and no one would dare to stop him.

However, some true masters lost some of their assets to the Pixiu, or simply because they were unwilling to accept defeat.

Therefore, when the people of Tianli took over the business, some people wanted to know how Tengxi Zhenzun had fallen.

Moreover, why did he hand over his assets to Tianli Immortal Venerable when he fell from grace?
What everyone really wants to know is whether Tianli Zhenzun killed Tengxi—if he is the murderer, will the property be left to you, his enemy?

However, Tianli's subordinates said that it was hard to say how Tengxi Zhenzun died, but it was definitely not at the hands of their Great Venerable.

It was only because my esteemed father avenged him that Teng Xi decided to leave the business to him.

No one would believe that; the feud between them could be easily found out with a little inquiry.

Some even sought out experts skilled in divination to make a rough calculation—but no one dared to calculate the detailed cause and effect between the two immortal venerables.

Then the news that followed was truly astonishing: the related statements were not entirely wrong.

It is said that some people were unconvinced and even went to great lengths to find a certain immortal to verify the matter.

However, the final, definitive information everyone received was that the True Venerable believed the cause and effect of this matter were too great and that they should not get involved.

Even Zhenzun, who had previously suffered losses in some industries, generously stated that he would not hold it against them.

Later, rumors circulated that Tianli had climbed onto Lingyun's coattails, and that this matter involved more than one True Venerable.

The key issue is that when acquiring properties in various places, Tianli Zhenzun would occasionally pop up, showing no decorum befitting a Zhenzun.

Generally speaking, in such matters, it is enough for the true deity to remain elusive; to appear in person would be considered inferior.

However, from another perspective, it shows that he was under some pressure, or that he did this to give some explanation to certain people!
Indeed, True Venerable Tianli agreed that he would share the profits from the assets he acquired with the other five True Venerables.

The five of them didn't react much, but the key point is... they didn't object either!
A gentleman does not speak of profit, and the true master would naturally not say such things either. However, to think that he doesn't care about such things would be a sign of a lack of manners.

At the same time, Lingyun Sect was also rectifying its internal atmosphere, and several high-ranking deacons were removed from their posts.

One of the former deacons, who was about to break through to the Avatar, had already applied for the Avatar process and was taken away by the Discipline Hall on the eve of his seclusion.

This deacon was over 1,400 years old, but not quite 1,500, which is the golden age for him to break through to the Out-of-Body stage.

To be precise, it's a little bit late, but it's just the right time.

Those who are truly confident, like Han Li, achieved the Out-of-Body stage at the age of five hundred.

Moreover, the risk of breaking through to the outer body is very high, so the possibility of this former deacon successfully breaking through is actually not very high.

In any case, being forcibly taken away before advancing to the next level is almost like obstructing someone's path.

However, there's no way around it; being part of a sect and enjoying its conveniences comes with corresponding responsibilities and obligations.

Previously, when Jin Ge was short of funds, he temporarily borrowed several Five Elements Sources from the warehouse, but he was still dealt with by Bai Qiao in one fell swoop.
Lingyun's own internal restructuring was in full swing, but the outside world paid little attention to Tengxi Zhenzun's affairs.

Although there are many virtuous and powerful True Venerables, the actual fall of one True Venerable is still a very sensational event.

Many true masters disappeared without anyone noticing, but no one can be certain that they had definitely perished.

Perhaps he has gone into hiding, or perhaps he has gone to explore opportunities. When he returns, he may already be a Divine Lord.

That's a long story, but there's no doubt that confirming the fall of a True Venerable will cause quite a stir.

Qu Jianlei paid no attention to these things, but instead hid on Jiuyou Island, pondering the Compass of Creation.

This thing is truly of unknown origin; it is neither gold nor stone, yet it is a seamless whole, as if it were not created later.

He wasn't the only one interested in this compass; several heroic spirits within the ritual artifacts couldn't help but peek out from time to time to take a look.

It's important to know that the ritual artifacts are now in their final repair phase, and the heroic spirits are not as active as before.

The fact that this compass could alarm them shows that it is quite remarkable.

Among them, Bingxiu, who rarely spoke, said that this should be a naturally occurring item, just like the naturally occurring Dao Talisman that Wenxian had previously obtained.

However, whether it is a naturally formed Dao talisman or a naturally formed array talisman, what secretly matches is only the related array pattern or Dao pattern.

Of course, there is something magical about this as well. The fact that the Venerable Wenxian cares so much about it is enough to prove its value.

However, this innate compass may come with its own fortune, heavenly secrets, or the mysteries of destiny, and its purpose is even higher than that of talismans and arrays.

As for why the profound mysteries of creation arose again, the master of military cultivation said he wasn't entirely sure.

His general guess is that the compass must have been undiscovered for a long time after its creation, and under the nurturing of mysterious energy, it naturally came into being.

Unfortunately, it was eventually discovered, and the Wood Spirit attempted to devour and digest it.

If so, it would better explain why the Dao Stele moved and define the Chaos Wood Spirit as an evil spirit.

The Dao Stele is the Yunzi Stele, and the Compass is the true meaning of creation. Which one is superior... Qu Jianlei couldn't tell, and neither could the heroic spirits.

However, without a doubt, the Dao Stele believed that the two were not much different in rank, so the evil spirit offended the compass and that's why it reacted.

Prior to this, the Dao Stele had never shown any particular reaction to broken swords and broken axes.

Of course, this may be because the latter two involve less Taoist meaning or charm, or it may be due to different origins or life paths.

In short, there are too many unsolved mysteries, and Qu Jianlei can only try to figure them out little by little.

To prevent the loss of the true meaning of creation or the vital energy, he specially sealed the compass.

In the process of studying it, he even tried placing the compass not far from the stele.

Qu Zhenzun did not have any intention of "sacrifice," but perhaps... the compass could repair the Dao stele?
No matter how miraculous the compass was, it was still a newly acquired item, while the Dao Stele had already saved his life several times.

Therefore, even if the compass is damaged, he will not hesitate as long as it benefits the Dao Stele.

However, whether it was regrettable or not, the Dao stele remained unmoved by the compass and did not react in any way.

The pressure it released seemed to weaken slightly around the compass, but it was essentially ignored.

Qu Jianlei originally wanted to hold the compass closer, but then he felt that he might offend these two treasures.

Since these two things seem to have little to do with each other, and they seem to be keeping to themselves, it wouldn't be a big deal to offend even one of them.

After completing these tests, Qu Jianlei began to try to understand the true meaning of creation on the compass.

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