Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2564 Arrival
In the following period, Houdejie's calculations regarding Baiyou Business Alliance increased dramatically.

It happens at least two or three times a day, and sometimes as many as seven or eight times.

This frequency of calculations is clearly making the business alliance somewhat uncomfortable.

Accustomed to their domineering ways, they launched more than ten counterattacks in an attempt to intimidate the virtuous True Venerable.

However, it was to no avail. Their counterattacks only caused the True Venerables of Great Virtue to increase the frequency of their divinations.

Divination can indeed be very taxing on one's energy and spirit, but if managed properly, it doesn't matter.

As for the counterattacks we might encounter, as long as we are prepared and willing to spend some effort, it's not a big problem.

In extreme cases, even if you can't withstand it, being able to dodge it is fine, as long as you have a contingency plan in advance...

The real advantage is that everyone can keep the other side busy without even having to show their face. Such easy opportunities to attack are not very common.

Previously, the True Venerables did not take the lead, firstly because they lacked a clear plan and means of counterattack, and secondly because the intensity of the battle was uncontrollable.

This method is so convenient; not only is the intensity controllable, but it also saves time on travel.

The key is that such group fights can accommodate a large number of participants.
Even the most powerful beings are not immune to their wicked sense of humor. Upon learning that others were starting to join in, many people even increased the number of divination sessions they performed.

As for the possibility that the other party might sense it and then remember it? That's really nothing; the vast majority of True Venerables have already chosen sides.

Of course, if Qu Jianlei and Han Li hadn't pressured them back then, many people would probably have stood by and watched.

But now, even among the True Venerables who haven't chosen sides, there are a few who are itching to take action...

As the situation escalated, the Baiyou Business Alliance found its counterattacks ineffective and could only focus on defense.

Finally, they used some kind of treasure, which completely concealed the aura of the True Venerable.

The True Venerables on Houde's side quickly sensed the change. After exchanging information, they became even more enthusiastic about divination.

Now that the other side has given up fighting back, shouldn't we take advantage of this safe opportunity to strike a few more times?
The True Venerables all have a basic understanding that maintaining this situation, which relies on the protection of treasures, comes at a considerable cost.

Whether it's accelerating the depreciation of treasures or depleting the opponent's energy, launching frequent attacks is always worthwhile.

Some True Venerables cautiously expressed concern that the opponent might be using a Nascent Soul level treasure, which could launch a powerful counterattack.

However, the True Venerable from Lingyun said: Everyone, rest assured, the methods of the True Monarch from beyond the boundary cannot reach Houde!
That's right, even the unworthy True Venerable has joined the ranks of divination.

Because all indications suggest that the one who plotted against him was very likely the Faceless One who was killed by Qu Zhenzun.

As a humble servant of Lingyun, the credibility of my words is of course beyond question.

Influenced by this news, some Nascent Soul cultivators have started to engage in divination—not seeking any specific insights, but simply for the sake of participation.

If there's any chance of success, that would be a huge windfall! It's incredibly rare for someone at the Nascent Soul stage to have such an opportunity!
There are many geniuses in the world, not just Qu Jianlei. He can attempt to perform divination beyond his level during the Nascent Soul stage, so other Nascent Soul cultivators can do it too.

In the end, the events really did resemble a DDoS attack.

However, Baiyou Business Alliance is still gritting its teeth and resisting, showing no intention of backing down and seeking peace.

Some people think they are used to being domineering, but Qu Jianlei and Han Li believe that they should not underestimate each other.

Currently, the communication between the Business Alliance and Houde is conducted through two channels: one is the Real Venerable from Beyond the Domain, and the other is through Langmai's subordinates.

One day, Langmai's Nascent Soul cultivators were heading towards the entrance of the void passage when a True Venerable suddenly appeared in front of them and blocked their way.

The True Venerable One was Jin Ge. He calmly stated that he wanted the other party to show all their storage equipment so he could inspect it.

The relationship between Houde and Baiyou Business Alliance is now extremely tense, with the alliance almost unable to procure or transport any goods.

Jin Ge stated, "I'm not here to steal anything; I just want to see if you're using the guise of negotiations to smuggle anything."

This reason is very strong; in fact, this is not the first time Langmai's men have encountered such a situation.

As mentioned earlier, there are more than just one or two True Venerables who dislike Langmai. Given the rare opportunity to make things difficult for him in a respectable manner, who would pass up such a chance?

As a True Venerable of the Lingyun Sect, Jin Ge had every right to make such a request.

The result of the inspection was that Jin Ge confiscated some of his daily cultivation supplies.

The little Nascent Souls argued that these were for their own use.

However, Jin Ge snorted coldly and said, "If it weren't for these considerations, you might have used it yourself, and it wouldn't just be a matter of confiscation!"

The little Nascent Souls dared not say anything more and could only continue their journey with a sense of grievance.

During this process, no one noticed that a tiny speck of dust had appeared on the hem of one of the Nascent Souls' robes.

Before he entered the camp of the cultivators from beyond the realm, dust settled silently, and still no one noticed.

Two days later, Han Li told Qu Zhenzun, "It is a palace that can effectively conceal divination, and should at least have some residual spiritual energy."

Qu Jianlei thought for a moment and then asked, "Is it difficult to move around?"

“It shouldn’t be a big problem,” Han Li shook his head. “But the issue now isn’t whether it’s convenient or not, but whether they dare to do it.”

If someone really wanted to launch a sneak attack despite the pressure from Houde, such a palace, at worst, would be slow to move, but it couldn't possibly be immobile.

Since the palace could be brought over from other cultivation worlds, completing this operation should be relatively easy.

What everyone is unsure of now is whether the enemy will bring the palace along if they launch another sneak attack to conceal their presence.

Qu Jianlei shook his head speechlessly. He couldn't analyze this kind of thing himself. "Did Langmai's divine sense go this time?"

“No,” Jin Ge replied, “but this guy might have a clone in the camp!”

"Hmm," Qu Jianlei nodded absentmindedly.

Then, he suddenly blurted out, "Senior, I suggest to Ling Yun that we strictly investigate the entry and exit of supplies from the outer camps."

"You mean..." A cold glint flashed in Jin Ge's eyes, "that someone is helping them acquire supplies?"

“That’s normal, isn’t it?” Han Li said. “The Hundred Friends Alliance is a chamber of commerce, and its interests come first.”

"Their stalemate with us has lasted for so long, and the costs are not low... What motivates them to do this?"

The relationship between Baiyou Business Alliance and Houde has become very strained, and the alliance has announced that it will temporarily suspend the purchase of supplies.

But Ling Yun didn't care, saying that it was fine if they didn't accept it, because even if they didn't say anything, they would still issue a ban.

The reality is not so optimistic. Large quantities of supplies from the other world are being transported back, and prices are plummeting.

This is not good for virtuous adventurers, and now that they have lost another powerful buyer, the situation is even worse.

Fortunately, Lingyun Sect and other major forces are frantically buying up assets at rock-bottom prices.

Everyone understands that this window of opportunity only lasts for about a hundred years. Once it ends, prices will slowly recover, and there will be no similar opportunity again.

This is an opportunity to build up strength, and no major power will miss it—as long as we can weather the current storm, things will be fine.

From a certain perspective, the major powers have provided a safety net for virtuous cultivators.

However, the gains from this other world are so abundant that even covering them would require a massive amount of wealth.

That is why Houde doesn't care about cultivators from outside the realm buying up resources; if it were to be prohibited, Houde cultivators would not agree.

However, the explorers will not openly oppose Lingyun's ban on the merchant alliance's acquisition of supplies—they are the ones who feel most threatened.

The camps of the cultivators from outside the region and the merchant alliance were basically located near the same entrance to the passage.

Some within Lingyun had guessed that a significant portion of the resources acquired by cultivators from outside the realm might have been collected by the Merchant Alliance.

However, there's no way to argue about this, otherwise prices would drop even more drastically, and in the end, it would be the virtuous cultivators who would suffer.

But what Qu Jianlei wants to say now is that if smuggling is not strictly investigated, the other party can basically stop their expenses.

However, Jin Ge wasn't stupid. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Should we bring a few more dust particles?"

“Yes,” Qu Jianlei nodded, “It’s not easy to get close to the camp by normal means, and it’s not appropriate to have Lingyun disciples take them there.”

There are now four camps at the entrance of the passage: Wanwu, Shangshan, Shanshui, and the three realms of mountains and rivers, plus a merchant alliance.

These four companies would be completely unrelated in other places, but if something happens, the business alliance could at most mediate.

But now, they are facing the entire Houde world. Faced with the opponent's huge home advantage, the four families can only stick together to protect themselves.

All four camps are located in the void, and even though they are adjacent to Houde, the Houde cultivators cannot consider them their own territory.

These four camps were heavily guarded. Any cultivator with profound virtue who approached them would be closely watched and would not be able to make any small moves.

However, when these four families visit each other, they are much less wary of one another.

If people stick together for mutual support, but then create discord within themselves, wouldn't that be courting disaster?
Therefore, Qu Jianlei's request for Ling Yun to strengthen the inspection of the four companies' supplies and cut off the profit chain of the business alliance was only the superficial reason.

If we could bring in a few more dust particles, it would be easier for everyone to suddenly appear around the camp.

Although Jin Ge disliked these schemes, he wasn't lacking in intelligence; he understood them after a little thought.

“That’s true,” he nodded. “It’s not sustainable to always be on the defensive. We need to take strong action when necessary!”

The next moment, he raised an eyebrow and muttered impatiently, "Why is Baiqiao calling me?"

He and Qu Jianlei were together, and their whereabouts were uncertain. Baiqiao could only contact him through divination if she wanted to find him.

Two days after Jin Ge disappeared, he returned with a strange expression. "Qu Zhenzun, your destiny rules have arrived."

When Qu Jianlei rescued Xiao Youzhen, they agreed on the rescue fee, two time rules, and three fortunes.

The rules of time have been delivered, but the rules of creation... True Venerable Xiaoyou didn't bring them with him either, so he has to go back to the Realm of All Things to retrieve them.

As for the possibility of defaulting on debts, it is basically non-existent. No true master would disregard cause and effect, let alone a mere cultivator like Xiaoyou who is only a fraction of a spiritual being.

So many years have passed, and now the rules are finally about to be implemented.