Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2511 A Rare Celebration
Upon seeing Qu Jianlei's condition, Jing Yuexin immediately raised her hand and formed a hand seal, directly creating a spiritual energy shield around him.

Then she skillfully activated the multi-layered internal defense array and summoned the Soul-Suppressing Bell, which hovered above Boss Qu's head.

Even with her current cultivation level, the Soul-Suppressing Bell is a rare and precious magical artifact.

Not only can it attack with sound and spirit, but it can also smash people and trap enemies, and it can also be used as a defensive tool. It's really very handy.

Duo Gan didn't sit idle either. He immediately raised the defensive strength of the Jiuyou Island mountain-protecting formation to the maximum and then closed the access permissions.

The two women, having finished their work, stood facing each other, looking at each other in bewilderment. "What's wrong with him? He suddenly had an epiphany?"

In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed, and Qu Jianlei was still in that ethereal state.

As time went on, the two women became increasingly cautious, even distancing themselves from his side, for fear of affecting him.

Such an opportunity is so rare that once it is interrupted, it is an irreparable regret.

So much so that when Han Li returned, she suddenly found that she couldn't get into her house!

Although he acts flamboyantly, he is not without discretion, and he was not angry—why did he put up all the defenses?

He subconsciously raised his hand, wanting to do some divination, but suddenly stopped when a thought struck him. Then he released his divine sense and gently knocked on the mountain gate.

To his surprise, it was Dorgon who responded, and with obvious rejection, "Greetings, Great Venerable One, may I ask what brings you here?"

Han Li was a little unhappy, but she was too lazy to pay attention to her. Even when beating a dog, you have to consider its owner. "What is he busy with?"

“The boss is having an epiphany,” Dorgon said frankly, “and shouldn’t be disturbed.”

"Damn..." Han Li was somewhat relieved that she hadn't rashly performed divination, otherwise she would have disturbed the other party. "Entering meditation?"

“Yes,” Dorgon nodded. “If Your Majesty has something to discuss, please come back in a few days.”

"What could be more important than this?" Han Li frowned. "Open the door. Have you blocked causality?"

Those below the Nascent Soul stage have weak perception. If they experience a sudden enlightenment, they don't need to worry too much about causal interference; they just need to be wary of external things.

However, the True Venerable is different. Han Li is very clear that if he had made a calculation just now, he might have disturbed the other party.

The problem is that his divination can affect Qu Zhenzun, and naturally others can too; this is something we must guard against.

"No," Dorgon replied obediently, opening the mountain gate and letting the other party in.

Putting aside whether she can block cause and effect, just consider the cause and effect at the Nascent Soul level—can a Nascent Soul cultivator handle that?

Han Li arrived at the place where Qu Jianlei had his enlightenment, and after briefly sensing the other's state, a hint of envy appeared in his eyes.

Then he looked at the array set up by Jing Yuexin, and then at the Soul-Suppressing Bell, and shook his head slightly.

The method wasn't particularly bad, but... it wasn't enough! He frowned slightly, "How long has it been since your enlightenment?"

"It's been about ten days," Jing Yuexin replied softly. It wasn't that she couldn't remember the exact number of days, but rather that there was no need to go into too much detail.

No matter how good the relationship is between the eldest sister and True Venerable Han Li, she still needs to be on guard, especially now when it's easy to arouse jealousy.

As Qu Laoda once said, there is a mindset that is both afraid of fellow Daoists suffering and afraid of fellow Daoists becoming ancestral masters!

Han Li ignored her petty thoughts, nodded slightly, and then casually tossed out three jade-white stones.

The stones are arranged in an equilateral triangle, with Qu Zhenzun in the center, who is in deep meditation.

Han Li raised her hand and formed a hand seal, and a faint white mist enveloped the central area.

Then he looked at Jing Yuexin and said, "Put your magic weapon away. I've never seen anyone dare to attack my Jiuyou Island!"

Qu Jianlei's epiphany lasted for two whole months before he slowly came to his senses.

Seeing him finish his practice and stand up, Han Li first put away the three stones before scanning the other party with her divine sense.

Then he was taken aback, "You're... experiencing a stroke of good fortune? Isn't that a bit too hasty?"

“Hmm…more than that,” Qu Jianlei pondered for a moment, then shook his head with a smile, “I’ve figured out some things that have been beneficial to my path.”

Han Li curled her lip dismissively, "Seriously, you didn't have to rush things like this. You're putting pressure on me."

"Who are you kidding?" Qu Jianlei replied nonchalantly, then looked at the two women, "I've wasted two more months of your time, go and cultivate."

"He hasn't finished yet," Dorgon said. With outsiders present, she didn't bother to inquire about what her boss had gained this time.

"Rhine and Yuanyuan have basically started preparing for their seclusion, but... Youyou's spirit is a bit lacking."

“Youyou…” Qu Jianlei was a little dazed. Was it because of the fourth leader?
These two finally came together. The creation of a fake infant in Zhenshanbao is unlikely to have no impact on Youyou.

"You should handle Kunxiu's matter," Qu Jianlei said, looking at Jing Yuexin. "Given her situation, it's not easy for me to advise her."

"However, a false infant may still have a chance to advance further. At the very least, Youyou should strive to condense a false infant, right?"

"Your advancement is more important. You can arrange for someone else to focus on it. Don't let it affect your mindset."

“How could it have an impact?” Jing Yuexin replied dismissively. “If you can keep up, you can keep up; if you can’t, you’ll fall behind.”

It's not that cultivators are inherently cold-hearted, but rather that they have a melancholic and sentimental mindset, which is irresponsible to themselves!
After discussing these matters, Qu Jianlei turned to Han Li and asked, "What's the situation outside now?"

“Not long ago, a True Venerable came to the Realm of All Things,” Han Li said with a strange expression, “and wanted to spar with you.”

After a pause, he added, "That person... also possesses the power of time travel!"

"Damn it!" Qu Jianlei was speechless upon hearing this. "Want to hurt each other... is there nothing else you're doing?"

He couldn't imagine the other party's mentality. He could understand two sword cultivators sparring on swordsmanship, but sparring on time magic was a joke!
Han Li laughed upon hearing this, "It must be about vying for a spot. The matter has already reached Baiqiao's ears, a sparring match with stakes!"

Baiqiao… Hearing this person's name, Qu Jianlei felt a headache coming on. “That guy didn’t agree on my behalf, did he?”

For most people, he wouldn't be too worried, but this guy is just too cunning.

"I don't know," Han Li shook his head, "but fortunately, that True Venerable left later due to other matters, so it's only circulating internally!"

"You've learned to breathe heavily now," Qu Jianlei rolled his eyes at him. "So, will that person come back to continue sooner or later?"

“How would I know? Baiqiao doesn’t tell the truth,” Han Li shook his head. “I just thought it was fun and wanted to tell you.”

"I'm a little confused. Am I being too easygoing?" Qu Jianlei snorted. "Or have we not killed enough?"

The next moment, he put the matter out of his mind. "I'm going to Cangwu to take a look, and while I'm at it... I'll hold the Nascent Soul Ceremony."

Soon, the news that Red Leaf Ridge was going to hold a Nascent Soul Ceremony spread throughout the entire Cangwu Realm.

To the surprise of many cultivators, there were four main characters this time... or rather, three and a half!
The fourth leader had condensed a false infant, which could at least be considered half an infant, but no one expected that there was another one in Red Leaf Ridge, Zi Jiuxian, who had condensed an infant!
Professor Zi's Nascent Soul was formed in another world, where there were no conditions to hold a celebration, and the number of Nascent Soul cultivators who participated in the invasion of other worlds was unknown.

So, in that place, achieving the Nascent Soul stage is really not a big deal.

Zi Jiuxian herself didn't want to have too much karma with the other world, and her nascent soul formation there was already putting her in a somewhat passive position.

However, since the Nascent Soul Ceremony is being held, Qu Jianlei felt that it was necessary to treat everyone fairly, since it was just a matter of joining in the fun anyway.

But to others, this spectacle evokes strong envy and awe.

Throughout the entire history of the Cangwu Realm, who has ever heard of so many people holding a Nascent Soul Ceremony simultaneously within a single power?
The news even spread beyond Cangwu. Six months later, as the celebration was about to take place, quite a few cultivators came from the upper realm.

These people all come from various factions. Qu Zhenzun is now in Houde, and he is not just about to rise to power, but is already extremely popular.

Most forces still have their main fighting strength in the other world, but the cultivators who remain are enough to make the right response.

As for the claim that outsiders are not allowed to visit the lower realm of Lingyun Sect, that's simply not true.

Don't say this is just an excuse. Even if it were true, would the Lingyun disciples dare to stop the Nascent Soul Ceremony at Red Leaf Ridge?
Seeing this magnificent scene, many cultivators in Cangwu were moved to tears. This world, which had been neglected for so long, now had hope!
The grand celebration lasted for a month.

Two of the True Venerables who came down to the mortal realm specifically sought out Qu Jianlei and Han Li to discuss cooperation in another world.

Both of them had just emerged from seclusion and were surprised to hear about the new changes in Houde. Since they weren't particularly familiar with the other world, they came specifically to seek advice.

Qu Zhenzun and his companion did not agree to cooperate—otherwise, it would be difficult to explain to the Zhenzun on the front lines.

The problem is not scarcity but inequality. The Five True Ones are exceptionally familiar with other worlds and will only briefly team up with people for adventures, never engaging in long-term cooperation.

However, they also offered corresponding suggestions. At the very least, they couldn't let the two Venerable Ones give gifts for nothing, could they?

During the celebration, it is said that some cultivators from outside the realm intended to descend to the mortal world and make contact with Red Leaf Ridge, but were forcefully stopped by the Lingyun Sect.

Cangwu is not only Qu Zhenzun's lair, but also the Lingyun Sect's sensitive secrets, which are not open to cultivators from outside the region.

If truly pushed to the limit, Lingyun disciples might add that this realm is sealed with a terrifying being, affecting the safety of the entire Houde.

Some powerful beings from beyond the realms, disbelieving in such superstitions, consulted the oracle and were utterly speechless—this was no mere empty threat.

After the celebration, Qu Jianlei returned to Jiuyou Island. Not long after, Qianhuan Zhenzun quietly came looking for him.

This time he came to seek help from Qu Zhenzun. The fifth-order spiritual vein, which had just been settled, has been thrown into turmoil again.

This time, the Baiyou Business Alliance from the landscape industry has joined in, and they want to create a Houde branch.

In cross-regional business, the channels are basically monopolistic, so there is no need to open branches.

However, Baiyoumeng stated that they would not contact small and medium-sized forces, let alone do business with Houde natives.

They are still targeting major powers, so as not to affect market conditions. At the same time, they also guarantee to abide by all the rules of Houde.