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Chapter 2486 Killing and Punishing the Heart

The suggestion from the Venerable Minning was quite ruthless, killing the enemy by destroying their spirit, and it could effectively serve as a warning to others, but it cannot be said that it was wrong.

However, public execution is not the same as private execution; it should be conducted with the public watching!
Seeing Qu Jianlei in a difficult position, Jin Ge expressed his support for Min Ning, as he has always been known for his fairness and composure.

"Shouldn't someone who harms others for personal gain be punished? I don't know what you're hesitating about."

“I’m the real deal now,” Qu Jianlei replied dejectedly. “Don’t you think being an executioner is beneath you?”

The sheer power of time, so formidable, was being used for execution; he truly didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Oh, I thought you were just being dramatic again," Han Li said, relieved.

He knew best in his heart that Master Quling was not as cold-blooded as the rumors suggested, as long as he didn't cross her line.

However, he also supported everyone's decision, saying, "These ants have wasted too much of our time; in chaotic times, harsh measures are necessary."

“I know, if you’re not ruthless, you can’t stand firm,” Qu Jianlei yawned listlessly.

"I just feel that it's a bit of a waste of supernatural power, and... it's easy to create panic."

“Even if you don’t create it, the power of time will still spread,” even Wenxian, who wasn’t particularly bloodthirsty, supported the others.

"Anyway, it's not like you guys are the ones being watched," Qu Jianlei muttered sullenly, though it was mostly just a complaint.

The team has already approved it, so there's no need for him to persist pointlessly. Besides... doesn't he want to look for more opportunities?
Because the method of execution was quite unique, Lingyun Sect specially applied for a three-month reprieve so that it could be made public.

But how many people would abandon their work to come and watch the execution is another matter entirely.

However, three months later, the number of cultivators who came to watch the execution still exceeded Qu Jianlei's estimate—reaching nearly a million!

It should be noted that although multiple waves of cultivators have come to attack and plunder, there are currently only over 20 million people in the Tree Clan world.

Surprisingly, about half of the cultivators came specifically to see this – has the profit from conquering other worlds really dropped to this level?

In particular, there were an unusually large number of Nascent Soul True Venerables who arrived, nearly thirty in total.

Qu Jianlei was extremely puzzled. It was convenient for the True Venerables to come and go, but... did you really have that much free time?

Before the execution, Lingyun's True Venerable publicly pronounced the crimes of the relevant individuals, indicating that the facts had been confirmed and requesting True Venerable Qu to carry out the execution.

He then added that the problem of evading management fees was becoming increasingly serious, and that the sect would need to ask Qu Zhenzun to oversee it as well.

No matter what kind of society it is, as long as there are selfish motives or loopholes, evading fees is always inevitable.

Asking Qu Jianlei to help supervise means that... those who evade management fees may also face the erosion of time at any time.

In any case, if Qu Zhenzun killed otherworldly immortals without hesitation, then there's no point in guessing whether he would show mercy to cultivators below the Zhenzun level.

Another case of cooking the same fish multiple times... Qu Jianlei was too lazy to even complain, typical Baiqiao style!

However, since the management fee is directly linked to his income, he can't possibly think it's unimportant, right?
However, this time he was smarter and concealed himself in a thick fog, so that he would not reveal his form.

The fog may obscure the view, but it cannot stop the erosion of time; he simply didn't want to be seen.

It would seem rather insane for a dignified and revered being to become an executioner.

The entire execution took three days; given Qu Jianlei's control over time, it shouldn't have taken that long at all.

Moreover, given his supernatural powers, he could easily inflict area-of-effect damage if he so desired, and this time it was a mass execution as well.

First came the Golden Core cultivators, then the second and third, and then the eldest was executed alone.

The three-day duration was intended to inflict more pain on the prisoners and to plunge the leader into deeper remorse.

When the old Nascent Soul cultivator finally perished, the number of onlookers had exceeded one million, attracting extraordinary attention.

However, Qu Jianlei quickly understood the situation, and a soft sigh came from the mist, "Hey, experiencing the rules of time on the spot?"

Some people come to watch the execution, while others come to truly understand the rules!
The rules of time are extremely rare. Not to mention that many people don't have them, even if they do, they can't miss the changes in the rules displayed by the True Venerable, right?
Even among those thirty True Venerables, at least 70% came for enlightenment.

For the True Venerable, the rules of time may not be lacking, but as for the changes and application of these rules, there's only one word to describe it: it's hard to explain in a few words!

One question says it all: If the rules of time are easy to grasp, why is the power of time manipulation rarely used?
Rules are inanimate, but people are animate. Comprehending rules is difficult, but comprehending the rules used by cultivators is even more difficult...

At the very least, it allows us to perceive and analyze the rules from another perspective!

Qu Jianlei had openly used the Time-Traveling Divine Power on several occasions, but that was always during combat.

When watching a match, onlookers not only need to consider avoiding accidental injury, but also need to analyze the strengths, weaknesses and strategies of both sides.

For the True Venerable, observing the battle and comprehending the rules simultaneously is not very difficult, since everyone has multi-threaded thinking abilities.

However, the rules of time... are somewhat exceptions, so it's best to focus on understanding them.

Otherwise, how could thirty True Venerables have returned? They've all lived for thousands of years, as if none of them had never witnessed murder.

Qu Jianlei didn't understand at first, but as soon as he used his supernatural powers and saw the reactions of many people, he understood.

However, the execution has already begun, and in order to maintain dignity and solemnity, it cannot be stopped, so... let it be.

Anyway, his figure and face were hidden in the mist, and no one could observe his reaction.

Han Li and the others also noticed the anomaly. After exchanging glances, they shook their heads—this was truly an interesting matter.

After the execution, before the fog had even dissipated, Qu Jianlei had vanished without a trace.

Among those who experienced enlightenment on-site, some remained in the same place even after four or five days.

The True Venerable has extremely strong self-defense capabilities, and this place is very close to the camp, so it is basically impossible for any accidents to happen.

Qu Jianlei couldn't stand it anymore and told Lingyun Sect: In the future, don't announce these things in advance anymore, just show the results directly.

They died from the erosion of time; I won't go into the details, but let's just talk about their remains...

I won't describe the specific horrific scenes, but the worst one is that a light poke with a finger can turn it into a pile of powder.

Qu Jianlei meant that the fact that the remains of such people, who were clearly ravaged by time, were made public would be enough to deter villains.

The execution has already been publicized once today, so there's no need for it to happen again.

However, Qingkong has a different opinion: "I think the painful process is more shocking than the result, and it can be very intimidating."

"As you know, how many of us cultivators care about what happens after we die?"

"Many True Venerables are comprehending the rules of time," Han Li pointed out without reservation, "and some of them are acquaintances of yours, aren't they?"

"Is this important?" The Grand Protector neither admitted nor denied it. "Only when there is sufficient deterrence will there be time to explore opportunities."

"The rules of time... if they were so easy to grasp, wouldn't the years be everywhere?"

"Great Protector, this is no fun," Qu Jianlei coughed lightly, "Didn't you sense that someone is trying to decipher the secrets of time?"

"Cracked it?" Upon hearing this, True Venerable Qingkong was immediately stunned. "Holy crap... who's so powerful?"

He had been in the Out-of-Body stage for over three thousand years and was used to relying on his strength to speak, so he didn't like to think about such things.

After a pause, he added, "You haven't even figured out the supernatural power yet, and you're already trying to crack it? What the hell... who did you sense?"

"Does this require sensing?" Han Li almost blindly supported Qu Jianlei. "A person who feels threatened will naturally consider how to deal with it."

Qu Jianlei coughed lightly, "I sensed it with preconceived notions, and someone really... had very subtle intentions."

As soon as he said this, everyone understood. True Venerables have keen senses, but as fellow True Venerables, it is very impolite to casually sense the other party.

Generally, if no obvious malice is detected, it is not convenient to take the initiative to investigate.

But Qu Jianlei was different. He approached those True Venerables with preconceived notions, which was passive, but he was still able to uncover some clues.

Some people were curious about him, some admired him, some were excited, some were suspicious... and some even expressed gratitude.

These emotions are understandable, even jealousy, it doesn't matter, who can blame him for being so outstanding.

However, some people carefully comprehend the rules while maintaining a conscious distance, and at the same time, their hearts remain as still as water...

Qu Jianlei just wants to ask, where does this emotional system come from?

Indeed, no one harbored ill will towards him, but does the absence of malice mean harmlessness? True Venerables are masters of controlling their emotions.

Qu Jianlei preferred to believe that those True Venerables who could not completely control their hostility simply did not dare to come.

Those who dare to come can be almost certain that he won't notice anything unusual about their emotions.

But does the absence of emotion equate to normalcy? Perhaps they believe that appearing harmless is enough.

For True Venerables, being able to think of this is indeed commendable, because given their level of attainment, they rarely need to use anything more.

Only those who operate in the gray market, like Qianhuan, need to rely on their social experience to avoid risks and can consider things more comprehensively.

Unfortunately, although Qu Zhenzun did not engage in shady dealings, his vigilance was far greater than that of ordinary Zhenzun.

To understand my rules, yet distance myself from me, without any emotional fluctuation... How blind must I be to not notice something amiss?

Some people might think, "Isn't it just putting on an act and pretending to be happy?"
However, it's truly impossible. The true master's disguise doesn't rely on expressions or emotions, but on resonance, intuition, and cause and effect...

Who can deceive cause and effect? ​​If you can't pretend correctly, it's better not to pretend at all.

At least everyone understands one thing: if there's no definite purpose, why pretend?

Qu Jianlei couldn't be sure how much malice these people harbored towards him, but there was no doubt that something was wrong.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in Jin Ge's eyes. "Which ones? I'll go check!"

"There's no need," Qu Jianlei smiled dismissively. "I'm not a spirit stone; I can't please everyone."

"Many people dislike me, isn't that what Lingyun Sect wants? Just don't run into my trap."