Recruit black physique to start practice in wasteland

Chapter 2582 Why Didn't We Do It Back Then?
Qu Jianlei has always believed that knowledge has value, especially the exclusive knowledge he now possesses.

Fortunately, the True Venerables who came to inquire about the news were not people who had lived to such an old age for nothing; they would all give something in return.

However, Qu Zhenzun insisted on normal trading, stating that the theory behind this approach was too new and needed further supplementation and improvement.

To avoid misleading others, he will try to deduce more information in the future.

Regarding the release of related ideas, he said he would consult with Lingyun and choose an appropriate approach.

This sounds a bit frustrating; it was clearly his own research result, yet he still had to negotiate with Ling Yun.

Unfortunately, many True Venerables had heard of this, and he worried that his personal influence might arouse Ling Yun's suspicion.

So some people said, "Qu Zhenzun, don't worry about factionalism. If you're interested, we're willing to support you."

In fact, before this, more than one True Venerable had stated: "As long as you can establish a stronghold, I will bring my family to join you!"

Faced with this situation, Qu Jianlei can only say: There must be a set of rules for the dissemination of knowledge, right?

He stated that he had no intention of being selfish and hoped that Houde would produce more true masters, thereby enhancing the influence of the realm.

However, if knowledge is not disseminated properly, it can lead to the spread of misinformation, which would be terrible, and he can't keep repeating the same thing over and over again.

In fact, the True Venerables who made similar requests were those he wasn't very familiar with, such as Tenritsu and Yugiri, so he didn't care at all.

What these true masters are truly worried about is being excluded from the circle and unable to obtain the most core and crucial information.

Such incidents are not uncommon. The vast majority of cultivators value the secrecy of their inheritance, and bloodshed caused by this is commonplace.

The new path to the outer realm... is definitely not ordinary secret information; its importance is even enough to trigger a war between realms!

If Qu Zhenzun wanted to keep it a secret, or to spread it within a small circle, who could force him to?
Therefore, his promise to announce it at the appropriate time and in the appropriate manner in the future is already excellent news.

At the very least, Zhen Zun, who is not very familiar with him or is even a complete stranger, does not need to worry about being excluded from the circle.

This has exceeded everyone's most basic expectations.

While some were happy, they casually asked: Is it the same for all True Venerable forces?

"Of course not!" Qu Jianlei answered without hesitation. "Some fellow Daoists had previously expressed their refusal of my favor."

"I suppose they don't care. In the end, I was just too arrogant. So why should I continue to embarrass myself?"

The True Venerable who had asked the question finally realized, "So, when you forced everyone to take sides earlier, it was out of such goodwill?"

“That’s for sure,” Qu Jianlei nodded slightly. “As long as you are willing to protect the fellow Daoists of the Houde Realm, I am willing to take care of them.”

When the news got out, it was like the sky had fallen... Seriously, there really were people who were explicitly excluded?

When Qu Zhenzun and Han Li were trying to persuade them, several Zhenzun refused to listen.

Not counting the escaped True Venerable Langmai, those others were filled with regret upon hearing the news: Did he really have some kind of help?
This matter... absolutely cannot be left like this! Someone asked another person to pass on a message, indicating that they were not disrespecting Houde.

However, I was a bit arrogant at the time and didn't like being pressured by younger people, so I pretended to be in seclusion or lost contact.

The person who had been helping to lobby had barely hinted at it, and before they could figure out how to express it tactfully, Han Li directly retorted.

"Since you think we're young, why force ourselves to come over now? We can't bear the high regard of our seniors."

This is such a resounding slap in the face, a real-life version of "If only I had known then what I know now."

These people who used to put on airs were actually quite influential, but at the same time, they were also relatively individualistic or arrogant.

Just think about it: when the infamous Time Master comes knocking, anyone with even a little bit of tact will have to put on a show.

There were far more than just these few people who secretly criticized Qu Zhenzun back then.

However, no matter what, protecting Houde's interests is a serious matter. Many true masters are disgusted with it, but they still reluctantly accept it.

Looking back now, I'm truly grateful: I was fortunate to have focused on the big picture and been flexible enough to get involved now.

Those stubborn guys were truly on the verge of tears. Who could have imagined that a moment of anger would cause them to miss such an important opportunity?

They also wanted to continue to ask someone to intercede on their behalf, but the key issue was that... these people's tempers or reputations were indeed not very good!
If someone dares to disregard even Qu Zhenzun's authority, then it goes without saying how they behave on a daily basis.

Many virtuous and enlightened beings are even quite happy to exclude these few guys!

Anyway, the reasons are readily available: if you don't care about Houde, Houde naturally won't care about you either.

Seeing that the situation was beyond repair, these individuals still tried to maintain a facade of no regrets.

They had already reached the stage of exiting the body realm, so there was really no need for them to regret it. However, many of the junior cultivators under their command were unable to hold back.

No one dared to criticize their own Great Lord; even if they were disappointed, they could only silently endure it.

But it's not unreasonable for them to kindly remind their friends that there's such an opportunity right now, is it?

Logically speaking, this news should have been limited to the True Venerable circle only. No one wanted those forces that didn't even have a True Venerable to know about it.

This is not just about social circles; the key factor is that it also involves relevant resources.

Even if Qu Zhenzun's path to leaving his body is completely new and he doesn't need to compete for certain sought-after items, he still needs resources, right?
So here's the question: Regardless of what the new resources are, if the goal is to break through to the outer body, the energy density and level can't be too low, right?
Needless to say, just ask yourself, how many similar resources are there?

Therefore, the vast majority of true masters control the spread of information in a very secretive way.

There is only one exception: the True Lord's subordinates who have been excluded from the circle.

Since they can no longer obtain it, they dare not discuss their own master, and can only warn other relatives and friends.

It's easy to imagine the explosive effect this news would have if it spread throughout the Nascent Soul realm!
There are far too many Nascent Soul Peak cultivators who cannot break through to the Body Opening stage because they do not have a Celestial Venerable as their backer!

I won't go into details, but just think about how the cultivators of the Cangwu Realm have spent these nearly ten thousand years.
What happened after Qu Zhenzun appeared in Cangwu?
Not to mention, why did Qu Jianlei go to another world to attempt to leave his body in the first place?
Each and every one of these incidents brings tears to my eyes...

When the Nascent Soul community learned that there was actually a new path to leaving the body, the resulting sensation was something most people could hardly imagine.

Needless to say, the area surrounding the spiritual land where the Cangwu cultivators resided in the Efeng Three Sections was completely packed with people.

There were thousands of Nascent Soul cultivators from various sectors, all eager to meet Cangwu's Nascent Soul cultivator.

The rents in the surrounding area have increased more than fivefold; that's a true "Nascent Soul Sea".

There was no other way; it was impossible to squeeze into the circle of True Venerables, so everyone could only come to fellow Daoists of the same realm for answers and explanations.

The cultivators of Cangwu were completely dumbfounded. They had no idea when their Great Venerable had made such a big move.

Everyone can only tell the truth—we can't just make things up and cause trouble for Qu Zhenzun, can we?

Clearly, this answer did not satisfy the many Nascent Soul cultivators from outside.

As a result, two cases of missing Nascent Soul cultivators from Cangwu occurred in a short period of time.

The good news is that these two Nascent Soul cultivators returned in a daze not long after they went missing.

These two had no idea how they were saved, but they could basically confirm that it was the True Venerable who had come to their rescue.

One of the rescuers left a message saying, "Qu Zhenzun did not fail Houde, how could Houde fail him?"

This person who saved lives didn't leave their name, so it's hoped that Qu Jianlei won't forget his promise—to reveal the new path when the time is right!

Of course, it would be a simple matter for a True Venerable to save a Nascent Soul cultivator, but the fact that he would condescend to do so is itself a matter of attitude.

Furthermore, the fact that several virtuous Nascent Soul cultivators died violently clearly indicates that they were the ones who used underhanded tactics.

The news quickly reached Qu Zhenzun's ears.

Now, he doesn't need to deliberately inquire about information at all, as many True Venerables will come and wander around from time to time.

Especially some of the True Venerables who are not very familiar with each other, they come over here from time to time, like clocking in for work, just trying to get recognized.

These days, Qu Jianlei has truly experienced what it means to have a "bustling crowd" at his doorstep.

When he heard that the two Nascent Soul cultivators from Cangwu had been rescued, he couldn't help but sigh, "These fellow Daoists... are too enthusiastic."

The daredevil deliberately contradicted him, saying, "I say, you're becoming more and more worthy of the title of 'Mountain Lord of Cangwu.'"

“There’s nothing I can do about it,” Qu Jianlei could only smile wryly. “I don’t want all those Nascent Soul cultivators coming to me!”

"Consider Baiqiao's feelings," Han Li was just joking.

In fact, he takes this change very seriously. "That guy sometimes does things in a very unconventional way."

Qu Jianlei smiled dismissively, "I know, otherwise why do you think I emphasized negotiating with Ling Yun?"

"Why?" Han Li said, genuinely confused. "Isn't it because you want to slack off?"

Wanting to be lazy is only one aspect! Qu Jianlei glanced at him, "Please use your brain too. If you don't use it for a long time, it'll rust!"

"Damn it..." The handsome young man's eyes widened. How dare you say that to me?
However, he was ultimately a clever man. After a moment's thought, he nodded thoughtfully, "I see..."

Meanwhile, within the Lingyun Sect, True Venerable Baiqiao was also pondering the development of this matter.

The number of people coming to him to inquire about information is no less than the number going to Qu Jianlei's place.

Given that he oversees all affairs of Lingyun, big and small, how many people can he possibly come into contact with?
These people weren't looking for details; they just wanted to confirm how long we would have to wait.
However, Baiqiao really couldn't give a specific answer.

He was very clear that he had almost no say in this matter, and Qing Ning's attitude was also unimportant.

Only that one person has the authority to make the decision!