hsntnovel Chapter 2601 Focus
Chapter 2601 Focus
Chapter 2601 Focus
Three months passed after Qu Jianlei finished purchasing the supplies, and the group embarked on their journey home.
The journey was supposed to take more than a year, but after less than ten days, True Venerable Xiaoyou spoke.
"The other world I know isn't far from the main route. How about... Qu Zhenzun, come with me to take a look?"
Among the group were five Venerable Ones of Great Virtue, three Venerable Ones of All Things, and a spider.
Her invitation to Qu Zhenzun was a rather obvious attempt to sow discord!
However, Qu Jianlei was now immune to such tricks and simply asked, "Is there any chance of being distracted?"
"How would I know?" True Venerable Xiaoyou shook his head and replied calmly, "If I could be sure, I might not have invited you."
Han Li suddenly spoke up, "What if there were two opportunities for spiritual division?"
“Then I dare not say anything more,” True Venerable Xiaoyou answered decisively, “If you go together, and True Venerable Qu goes together… I’ll be in big trouble.”
Then she glanced at Qu Zhenzun, "Is that so?"
“That’s impossible,” Qu Jianlei shook his head without hesitation. “I dare not go, I’m afraid of being attacked by the Ga Yaozi.”
This was clearly a new term, and it took us quite a while to roughly understand its meaning.
But none of that matters. The important thing is that Qu Jianlei asked, "Where did you get this information?"
"It's not convenient to talk about this," at least Xiaoyou is still single, "It's a not-too-big world, and there are cultivators in it."
"I'm not very interested in the world of cultivators," Qu Jianlei answered frankly, "mainly because... I'm really busy right now!"
If it's a world inhabited only by other races, going there wouldn't be a big deal. But whether they can pull off some major moves can be determined in no time.
However, if there are cultivators involved, things will become much more complicated, and the relationships between them could become very complex.
With his current strength, if he is not careful when he makes a move, he may harm innocent people, which makes him quite restrained in his actions.
If you go to a society full of different races, then this concern will not exist.
Han Li watched their conversation with a cold eye, then suddenly asked, "Is this world related to the True Venerable who ambushed us?"
Upon hearing this, True Venerable Xiaoyou paused for a moment, then glanced at him and sighed softly, "People who are too smart are not good."
Upon hearing this, Qu Jianlei realized what was happening and asked, "So... this is how you found out about this world?"
"Who told him to ambush you?" Xiao Youzhen Venerable simply stopped hiding it and looked at him frankly.
"As you know, those two other worlds, the Realm of All Things, can only have two True Venerables enter at the same time... at least that's how it appears on the surface."
"But with so many True Venerables like us, we need to find something to do, right? Since you're so generous, why don't you go find them..."
“Stop it, I’m not being generous at all,” Qu Jianlei said seriously, “It’s just that I’m too busy and really can’t spare the time.”
“Fine, you don’t care,” Xiaoyou Zhenzun spread his hands, “but I have nothing to do… Is that alright?”
"No..." Qu Jianlei shook his head, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke up, "Xiaoyou, thank you for your kindness, I am very grateful!"
In any case, she helped him uncover the world where the mastermind was.
The other party's claim of having nothing to do is probably true, but he shouldn't assume that everything is justified because of that!
Everything in this world has its own cause and effect. You can't say, "Since you have to go to work anyway, why not give me a ride on your way?"
“We’re all fellow Daoists, no need for such formalities,” Xiao You waved her hand, then looked at Han Li, “Why don’t we go together?”
"You were attacked at the same time. He doesn't care, but can you tolerate it?"
"So I'm just a bystander?" Han Li frowned slightly. "Then I won't go. Anyway, the mastermind is dead."
Then he glanced at Qu Jianlei and asked, "Are you going?"
"No," Qu Jianlei shook his head, then glanced at Xiaoyou, "I'm sorry, I'm afraid I won't be able to be in two places at once for the next hundred years."
"Nearly a century?" Xiao You was a little surprised to hear this. "Is your timeline always this broad?"
She truly couldn't imagine how many things Qu Zhenzun had accumulated.
After traveling for another three months, the big-headed butterfly suddenly started spinning. Usually, when traveling in the void, it rarely expressed its opinions.
However, this time it wasn't its opinion either. "The Spider... Lord said that this space has a strong connection with the Realm of All Things."
"Oh," Qu Jianlei replied calmly, surprised that Spider and Little Lake were so close.
Suddenly, he remembered something, "Try to keep your little brother away from it."
Gao Fang is a loyal follower of Xiao Hu and also manages Qu Jianlei's cave dwelling, which contains treasures such as the Creation Compass and the Dao Stele.
If the spider discovers these treasures, it will definitely not be a good thing.
"I do have some skill in managing subordinates," the big-headed butterfly slowly turned its body and answered proudly.
"If those two make contact, my value will decrease, and there are ugly tree roots in the cave!"
It not only has a very accurate understanding of its own position, but also a very clear understanding that ugly tree roots are too tempting for spiders.
"Hmm," Qu Jianlei muttered to himself, then glanced at Xiao You, seemingly unintentionally.
Although everyone was on their way, nothing happened along the way for several months. This light, fleeting glance was seen by more than one person.
Xiao You asked in surprise, "Is there something wrong, Master Qu?"
"Nothing, just a feeling," Qu Jianlei replied casually. "This place isn't too far from the other world you mentioned... is it?"
Xiao You was speechless; her sense of direction was a little poor. Han Weizhen nodded slightly, "This place is indeed quite close."
Han Li had been paying attention to their conversation, and upon hearing this, he exchanged a glance with Xi Wu Zhen Zun.
Upon hearing this, the Great Protector Qingkong exclaimed in surprise, "True Master Qu, you... have made further progress!"
“It has nothing to do with me,” Qu Jianlei shook his head, “It was that Great King who sensed it.”
The spider's cultivation level wasn't truly at the Nascent Soul stage; what followed was merely an avatar, though everyone addressed it as the Great Lord.
“Then your relationship is quite good,” Qingkong nodded and said no more.
Xiao You secretly sent a divine thought, "Third Brother, they can manage without our guidance."
Han Weizhen replied calmly, "There's no need to worry. It involves the Great Lord, and the consequences are heavy. Qu Zhenzun may not be willing to accept it."
The rest of the journey was uneventful, but they did encounter two groups of cultivators heading to another world.
The Five True Venerables directly transported the cultivators from the Myriad Realms to the entrance of the passage where the four camps were located.
“That counts as escorting them properly,” Qu Zhenzun said, bowing slightly before turning and leaving without another word.
The other four True Venerables were a little puzzled, not quite understanding why he was being so polite to this group of people.
However, it is obvious that no one would rashly ask such a question. After all, what true master doesn't have some privacy?
However, the True Venerables of the Merchant Alliance and the other two realms were somewhat puzzled upon seeing this—what had Wanwu and Houde reached an agreement on?
Especially True Venerable Xiaoyou, who had visited the camp twice before, was known to most True Venerables as having an extraordinary background.
Some people even know that she has mastered the power of time. So, what happened between these two outstanding individuals?
However, what many people are more concerned about is: "Is Qu Zhenzun's return this time... to prepare for 'that' thing?"
Han Weizhen noticed some signs and whispered to Xiao You, "These people didn't even ask about the human-faced bee!"
Previously, Qu Zhenzun and Han Li left Houde, and everyone had heard the reason: the insectoid race in the other world had a Divine Lord.
At the time, some people were somewhat gloating: "Let you control the number of people entering the other world again, you'll have to bear the consequences yourselves."
Now that Qu Zhenzun has returned, surprisingly no one is paying attention to the outcome of the battle.
Of course, the fact that they were able to return proves that the distracted person most likely lost.
But no one asked about the process; instead, they were concerned about whether the new path of astral projection should be revealed. Isn't this reaction a bit strange?
Xiao You Zhenzun frowned slightly. "Now, does everyone really acknowledge his strength?"
After a moment's thought, Han Weizhen cautiously reminded him, "Han Li's strength is also very strong, extremely strong..."
"The way they attacked the Merchant Alliance's palace before... oh, they actually came..."
As soon as you speak of the devil, he appears. While the two were talking, several True Venerables from the Merchant Alliance arrived.
Wan'an Zhenzun was in charge, but Bei Liu had met Xiao You before, so he was the one who spoke first.
"Greetings, fellow Daoist. What has become of the alien races in the other world who have split into multiple spirits?"
“I can’t be distracted,” Xiaoyou replied calmly. “My strength is not bad, but since Houde is so valued, there’s no reason for me to be lucky.”
Her words weren't meant to be overly flattering or virtuous; they were simply the attitude one should have as someone in the cultivation community.
If a great world, with the power of its entire domain, cannot defeat a pseudo-True Monarch, what would that make it?
"Oh," Bei Liu nodded and said leisurely, "Han Li and Qu Zhenzun's actions have indeed lived up to expectations!"
The business alliance's attitude towards Qu Jianlei is now extremely divided.
As a shareholder with a relatively good relationship with Qu Zhenzun, he naturally had to choose sides.
However, this is not a bad thing. With a clear stance, even if there are any changes in the Merchant Alliance, it will not be his turn to fight Qu Zhenzun.
Upon hearing this, True Venerable Xiaoyou glanced at him indifferently, then nodded slightly, "True Venerable Qu's abilities are beyond the reach of ordinary people."
She wouldn't say anything more, like news about the spider. She knew her limits and didn't want others to vote for her for nothing.
Praising Qu Zhenzun is itself a statement of her attitude, but... she has absolutely no interest in praising Han Li.
When Qu Jianlei and the other four returned, they all went about their own business. He went specifically to see Duo Gan and Jing Yuexin.
The former has not yet completely gone into seclusion, while the latter has not even gone into seclusion yet, but is only making final preparations.
Qu Jianlei made a brief appearance to indicate that he had returned and then performed a divination for the two of them.
Duo Gan didn't say much, but Jing Yuexin knew he had gone to another world and asked him how things were going.
Before going, Qu Jianlei didn't tell her what he was going to do, so as not to make her overthink.
Now that the matter was resolved, he gave a brief explanation, stating that he had taken down a near-distraction agent.
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