Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2578 Unexpected Disaster
Han Li was truly enraged, so much so that she asked the question without thinking, completely disregarding the many onlookers around her.

Qu Jianlei glanced at him speechlessly and shook his head helplessly, "You should at least give others some face."

He originally just had a feeling but didn't want to say it too clearly, but this jerk... he really courted disaster and dragged his teammates down with him.

They were originally just vaguely visible, but suddenly they solidified and said a few seemingly nonsensical things.

This sudden change quickly attracted the attention of the vast majority of people, and some people fell into silence, lost in thought.

However, some people still don't quite understand, such as Tianli Zhenzun.

He was a native-born rogue cultivator who acted entirely according to his own whims; he was a man of strong emotions, and even at his advanced age, he remained so.

He looked at Elder Youjian uncertainly, "Is this because you're worried... that Master Qu Zhenzun might affect the overall situation?"

Are you kidding me? Qu Zhenzun wasn't originally from Houde, and he only had a handful of subordinates. How could he possibly become powerful?
"Hehe," Elder Youjian chuckled dryly, thinking to himself, who do you think you are, treating me so casually?

However, this matter could not be kept from those who were interested, especially since Han Li had pointed it out directly; the other party would find out sooner or later.

Then there's no need for him to hide it and offend people for no reason.

So he calmly replied, "It's normal to take precautions when it comes to things like mountain strongholds, isn't it?"

In fact, in Elder Youjian's eyes, the mountain of Qu Zhenzun was already vaguely taking shape.

This person's foundation is not deep, which can be considered an inherent weakness, but now he has a strong deterrent force and has formed an influence.

He also has no shortage of capable friends. Han Li goes without saying, and the five-person group exploring the other world is also a community of shared interests.

People like Qingkong and Song Yue'er have gradually become very close to him, and even among the independent cultivators, there are Qing Ning, Tian Li, and others...

Previously, Qu Zhenzun forced the Zhenzuns to choose sides, which seemed to offend many people, but also won over many hearts.

In particular, this person is a man of his word; not only did he incite everyone to oppose the business alliance, but more importantly, he really dared to take the lead.

With deterrence and influence, and familiarity with people, all that's missing is a core base.

But what about Cangwu? Isn't it now Qu Zhenzun's private territory?
Moreover, among the cultivators exploring other worlds, there have long been people from Cangwu. Has any True Venerable ever said anything about this?

Logically speaking, this kind of behavior is usually tacitly approved.

With such great benefits, it's not unreasonable for the discoverer to bring in family and friends to share a small portion of the profits. After all, who doesn't have a few relatives and friends?
However, Qu Zhenzun was too powerful in the Cangwu Realm, and his reputation was good. There were no rivals, let alone challengers.

Lingyun's subordinate branches have now begun to acknowledge him.

With a middle-thousand world as its base, the situation is already quite large, not to mention that the cultivators in this lower realm have begun to develop towards virtue.

What's worse is that not only do others not dare to suppress the cultivators of Cangwu, but they also try every means to get close to them!
Among these people trying to win them over were even people from Lingyun—one always needs to get close to subordinates and branches, right?
No one forced the major powers to win over the cultivators of Cangwu, but things just happened to develop this way.

Everyone acknowledges that Qu Zhenzun is exceptionally talented and blessed with extraordinary luck. Not only is he personally strong, but he also possesses such great potential.

What's even more deadly is that no one can stop this trend—and very few people even dare to try!
Elder Youjian had carefully considered Qu Zhenzun and could roughly determine that this person did not have much ambition and did not particularly like to manage his power.

However, things in this world are just that unreasonable.

Even someone as powerful as Qu Zhenzun cannot completely control the development of many situations.

Elder Youjian is over five thousand years old and has spent most of his time building his influence, so he understands this very well.

He was certain long ago that if Qu Zhenzun continued to develop in this way, he would eventually grow into a huge power!

It's not a question of whether he had the subjective will or not, but rather that the development of events inevitably follows this pattern.

Even if others try to stop you, they can't!

When Elder Youjian realized this, he felt a mix of emotions.

So far, the power he has painstakingly built up is filled with all sorts of tangled relationships, and he still has to manage it carefully.

As for external relations? In order to expand his own power, or even just to maintain the status quo, he has to carefully manage all kinds of relationships.

But he didn't put in any effort at all, and naturally, he possessed a huge amount of hidden power, with much greater potential than him!
Elder Youjian had no idea where to turn for justice!
Does this mean that some people are born to be the protagonist?

This is just a comparison between himself and himself, nothing more than a personal feeling, and it's not important. What he finds funny is that Ling Yun will have a headache sooner or later!

Baiqiao tried every means to suppress and reorganize the old forces and order in the sect, and even went so far as to vigorously support Qu Zhenzun.

However, this True Venerable One who descended to the mortal realm gradually became too powerful to control. Just look at this... isn't it ridiculous enough?

It was precisely because of this consideration that Ling Yun's reaction was so ambiguous during the process of Qu Zhenzun's feud with the Hundred Friends Merchant Alliance.

Qu Jianlei initially thought that Ling Yun was weak, or that he wanted to use him as a pawn.

However, Elder Youjian had long seen clearly that Lingyun was providing limited support while also suppressing the opponent.

He even secretly mocked Baiqiao: "You suppressed a group of old forces, but an even more ruthless one has risen up. I wonder if you regret it now?"
Now Qu Zhenzun... has finally realized what's going on, and is quite looking forward to seeing what the other party will choose.

It must be admitted that Qu Jianlei was indeed a bit slow to realize this.

He wasn't unaware of these things, but unfortunately, he had never had such thoughts.

He simply led his team through a difficult journey, handling matters according to his conscience and adhering to the principle of addressing issues objectively.

But just now, in the midst of his back-and-forth conversation with someone, he finally realized what was going on.

So, without realizing it, I've come to represent a fighting force that others fear?
No, that's not just about combat strength. Think about the Cangwu people who have already begun to integrate into the Upper Realm; they are all willing to go to great lengths to defend themselves!
This is exactly the prototype of a large mountain!

He finally understood why Ling Yun's attitude had always been ambiguous!
Thinking about this, he felt both angry and amused, but unfortunately, there was nothing he could explain!

Baiqiao is cunning and resourceful, always coming up with various methods to deal with problems. And most people like him have one thing in common: they are results-oriented!

Qu had no intention of forming a faction; his personal power base was only a small group.

There were only a few cats and dogs in total, and they were all people he met by chance or pitiful people. He felt that he should take some responsibility.

The key point is that he believes that with Baiqiao's intelligence and experience, it's impossible that he wouldn't sense that Baiqiao has no interest in forming his own faction.

But in this situation, he still has to be suppressed intentionally or unintentionally, which makes him feel that there is no way to reason with him!

Upon hearing his words, Han Li realized that she shouldn't have brought it up in public.

However, what has already happened cannot be turned back by the power of time, and there is no point in dwelling on it.

He no longer insisted on insisting on the cause and effect of the palace, only hoping to move on from the topic as soon as possible. "Okay, I support your opinion."

Then he looked at Bei Liu, "If you can't satisfy me, the consequences... you can imagine!"

You really don't need to threaten me! Bei Liu Zhenzun smiled helplessly, "I could have stayed out of it, but I didn't want things to escalate."

“We could have also refused to let you go,” Han Li retorted sharply, but then fell silent.

Qu Jianlei glanced at the cultivators from the other three realms and nodded slightly. "Today, let's give the fellow cultivators from the three realms some face and stop here."

After saying that, he flashed away and headed straight for the entrance of the passage, disappearing without a trace in an instant.

Han Li was only one step behind him, following closely behind.

Just as Jin Ge was about to start, Elder Youjian spoke up at the right moment, "Master, please wait. The sect hopes you will go back and find out some information."

"What else do you know?" Jin Ge sighed softly upon hearing this, but did not make any further moves—after all, he belonged to the sect.

However, he also understood the conversation between Qu Jianlei and Han Li just now; they were genuinely standing up for Qu Zhenzun.

It's one thing if others don't know, but Baiqiao, don't you know that Xiaoqu has repeatedly expressed her desire to leave Houde?

So, while others might care about things like hilltops, people don't really care about them at all, right?
Does Qu Zhenzun's decision to completely sever ties with Cangwu after ascending to the Upper Realm represent the right choice?
If one cultivates immortality to the point of losing all humanity, would that be good?
Qu Jianlei and Han Li arrived at Tianli's spiritual vein, and the two discussed this very topic.

Han Li was genuinely indignant on behalf of her friend, saying, "What is Baiqiao thinking about all day long?"

"It's better to be safe than sorry," Qu Jianlei said, his emotions much calmer. "After all, we've been hampered by various powerful factions before."

Even he himself couldn't help but complain, "But this guy is thinking about these things all day long... Has he really given up on being distracted?"

“Everyone has their own ambitions,” Han Li said, her emotions calming down somewhat. “Suddenly, I feel quite sorry for him.”

Qu Jianlei nodded upon hearing this, as he shared a similar feeling. "In the end, strength is king. Let's rest first."

After a month of rest, the two had basically recovered. Next, they needed to retrieve the fifth-order spiritual vein.

The spiritual vein was still drifting, but there were no longer any cultivators from the Merchant Alliance guarding it; instead, some minor cultivators were watching the spectacle from the sidelines.

The Merchant Alliance relinquished the spiritual vein without any formalities, but Bei Liu admitted it on the spot in front of a dozen True Venerables.

This is equivalent to having a legitimate reason for action, and it's even more effective than some certifications and procedures.

News of the two checking the spiritual veins spread quickly, and someone came over to complete the formalities, so there's no need to say more.

Interestingly, no one from the business alliance showed up during this process; the asset transfer was completed even in their absence.

No matter where you are, rules and procedures are not static. As long as you are powerful enough, tedious details are not a problem.