hsntnovel Chapter 2787 First, strike the nest
Chapter 2787 First, strike the nest
Chapter 2787 First, strike the nest
Was it because of the cleansing effect of righteous energy? Qu Jianlei couldn't help but wonder.
But no matter what, this is good news for him!
So he drove the Creation Compass while holding the gray ball of light, and approached the Dao Stele step by step.
In the end, Qu Jianlei sat down right next to the Dao stele, and everything went very smoothly without any abnormalities.
He had a feeling that this absorption would go very smoothly.
However, he wasn't sure how smoothly things would go, because he couldn't predict the future—as the saying goes, a doctor can't heal himself!
Fortunately, his phantom quickly heard the young lady's divination result... three months to twenty years.
Qu Jianlei didn't think that the three months were due to the influence of the black line; it should be the blessing of the Dao Stele!
However, there was no way to explain it; the existence of the Dao Stele could be considered his only secret at the moment.
This young lady's divination skills are really impressive; she said three months, and it really happened three months.
Three months had passed, and he had just finished absorbing the nutrients when the Möbius strip predicted his fate.
However, Qu Jianlei does not plan to go out immediately. Absorption is only the first step. Next, there is digestion, cultivation and application.
Since the Dao Stele doesn't reject it, he might as well take this opportunity to try out the next steps.
In any case, it's difficult for outsiders to perceive the progress of these processes—even a great king might not be able to do it.
The absorption process is too fast, which is hard to explain. It would be better to stay a little longer; perhaps we can use this opportunity to confuse the public.
Unexpectedly, at this critical juncture, the three great protectors also arrived.
They brought news of many places in the world, including some dangerous ones.
In most cases, the three of them wouldn't venture out, but upon closer examination, some places might actually be quiet zones.
In addition, Qingkong brought other news: the fusion at the intersection of the Asura worlds has almost come to a standstill!
Furthermore, the world in which the Empire is located, the Girls' Starfield, seems to be developing in a violent direction.
That world was Qu Zhenzun's private domain, but Lingyun Sect maintained a certain level of patrols to prevent anyone from entering without permission.
The Grand Protector only learned of this change by chance when Lingyun's disciples mentioned it.
Information of this level is not within the scope of Wen Shi Zhen Jun's attention, which is why the news is only now reaching us.
However, Qingkong knew very well how Qu Zhenzun felt about that place, so he made a note of it.
He was busy exploring other worlds and didn't have time to examine them closely, so he's only informing everyone now.
The Grand Protector had a certain guess—could it be that the last time he forcibly took away a quiet zone, which caused the big change?
Upon hearing this news, True Lord Wuchen volunteered to go and find out more.
He's just that kind of kid with an insatiable curiosity, and the key thing is... it doesn't involve the cause and effect of the Heavenly Collapse, does it?
Four months later, True Monarch Wuchen brought back the latest news.
The girl's star field had indeed become violent, but when he went to investigate, it seemed that the level of violence had reached its peak.
In other words, it has almost stopped spreading outwards. According to the theory that things will turn around when they reach their extreme, the next round may see a contraction.
However, the expansion of the Girl Starfield has lasted for decades, so the process of it shrinking from its violent state may also take several decades.
This echoes Qu Jianlei's earlier observation: once the market becomes large enough, any changes will take a long time to occur.
Wuchen Zhenjun treated this news as an anecdote, since that place was, after all, a world devoid of spirits.
However, that was where Qu Zhenzun started his career, where he met Wan Tianqing's team, and where his senior brother fell.
So he went there and learned about it, but he felt... it really was a place devoid of spirits.
Just as he expected, people weren't very interested in the news—the focus was on Qu Zhenzun, who was in seclusion.
True Monarch Wuchen wasn't too concerned. "True Venerable Qu hasn't emerged from seclusion yet?"
"Wait a moment," this time, it was Qu Jianlei's illusory figure who spoke.
"Huh?" Qingkong asked first, "Is it almost digested?"
Absorption and digestion are two separate stages, and since he and Yugiri arrived, they have been learning about the team's movements over the years.
“The situation is under control,” Qu Jianlei replied. “Senior Wuchen, how much damage has the Empire suffered as a whole?”
“There was almost no loss,” Wuchen Zhenjun replied in a deep voice.
He even found the question a bit strange, "They have troops stationed there to patrol, and they enforce it quite strictly."
"That's good," Qu Jianlei's illusory figure breathed a sigh of relief, "Give me another three months."
This is good news for everyone. From the time they were devoured to the time they emerged from seclusion, it only took about a year.
Xiao You, however, was observant and quietly asked Han Wei, "Third Brother, I have a feeling... he shouldn't be so concerned about the Empire?"
“He has too many secrets,” the old True Venerable replied cryptically. “My feeling is that he is more concerned about the subsequent changes in the Maiden Starfield.”
“I agree,” Xiaoyou nodded slightly. “But will that place undergo even greater changes?”
“I’m not sure,” Han Wei replied, “but I think it’s necessary to overestimate his abilities given that such a prodigy could emerge there.”
"Are you two having a secret meeting?" Han Li noticed their conversation. "What did you discover? Tell me about it."
"You think you can just listen to news without any real information?" Xiao You looked at him with a half-smile. "It's a major discovery, but we can't just talk about it!"
"Tch, do you really think I care?" The handsome young man curled his lip. "What you can think of, I can think of too."
After a while, his divine sense quietly transmitted over, "What do you want? The upper limit is a trace of life force!"
"Is this how you treat a beggar?" Xiaoyou replied calmly. "Next time, I'll go to the quiet zone!"
"I've already given you a bite to eat, and you think you can take the pot away?" The handsome young man casually glanced around. "Don't even think about it!"
“I possess the power to change the course of time,” Xiaoyou said calmly.
However, she really does tend to take things too seriously, "It might reduce everyone's time... He is seriously considering it."
Han Li looked at the raging energy ball, "So you teamed up with Lianxing cultivators... a buy-one-get-one-free deal?"
“I was inspired by her words,” Xiaoyou resolutely refused to admit, “your words are so vulgar!”
"There's only one chance," Han Li replied dismissively. "Take it or leave it."
"I don't need your vitality, you non-mainstream!" Xiaoyou said indifferently, "You can owe me a favor."
Han Li continued to look around, "Tell me or don't, it's up to you!"
“I’ll take that as your agreement,” Xiaoyou said to herself. “My third brother and I suspect there’s still something going on in the Girls’ Starfield.”
It's just a thin veil of paper; even if she doesn't say it, Han Li might figure it out on his own someday—does he lack that much insight?
Therefore, some information should not be kept secret; it is better to seize the opportunity and make a buying and selling spree.
Han Li remained silent upon hearing this; he hadn't really noticed this detail.
However, his understanding of Qu Zhenzun is definitely superior to that of Xiaoyou.
He was quite certain that the guy didn't really care about the empire.
There must be a reason for asking this question specifically—this little rascal's observation skills are really quite good.
“Then I’ll send some people to keep watch and observe. As for you, forget it. The Lingyun Sect definitely won’t allow cultivators of all things to enter.”
Xiao You finally abandoned her nonchalant demeanor, a hint of resentment flickering in her eyes, "Is this considered a white gourd?"
"I gave you a chance to live, but you didn't want it," Han Li said indifferently. "I hate showing mercy to women the most!"
Xiao You was not one to be trifled with. "Then next time, don't blame me for fighting with you to get into the Silent Zone!"
She could have directly argued for it, and her reasons for using the Time Divine Power were sufficient; Qu Zhenzun would definitely have considered it.
However, some friendships are superficial, so we still need to be considerate of them to some extent.
Whether Han Li acknowledges it or not is irrelevant now. She has found a reason to fight for it with a clear conscience, and that is enough.
"You're really cunning!" Han Li said calmly. "I can have someone take two cultivators of all things with me."
"But you must follow orders and not conceal anything you discover. Is there a problem?"
“That’s easy to say,” Xiaoyou said, indicating that she was sensible and respected authority.
However, the next moment, she revealed her true nature of wanting both.
"But I've already said it. I won't give up the next opportunity in the Silent Zone!"
Han Li didn't say anything more, seemingly unwilling to pursue the matter further.
In his heart, he was thinking: You think too highly of yourself. What I'm worried about has never been you!
Three months later, Qu Zhenzun's body solidified. "It's alright. It has begun to powerfully digest that large compressed chunk."
Saving the world is everyone's business, and he has an obligation to report on the relevant progress.
"Great!" the Möbius strip exclaimed without hesitation. "Can it be operated on in a multi-threaded manner?"
"Yes," Qu Jianlei answered confidently, "but... what were the results of the divinations by the seniors?"
“It’s been a six-month hiatus, quite a leap,” Bo Ping Zhenjun replied.
"Should we lay down a trap now, or go in first and try to seize a chance to survive?"
“I’m fine with anything,” Qu Jianlei replied in a deep voice. “It would be a shame not to take advantage of it… I don’t have much of my remaining vitality left.”
His last words were completely ignored by everyone.
As always, the Great Kings did not rush to express their opinions, but waited for the True Lords to give their views first.
The Grand Protector nodded. "I support it. If you want to do *that*, shouldn't you provoke him a little first?"
Sensitive words cannot be spoken, but everyone can understand them. Appropriately teasing the higher dimensions can ensure that the decoy is more effective.
Since we're fishing, shouldn't we bait the area first?
Although Song Yue'er was greedy, she was also cautious enough. "The Silent Zone... could it have changed? Should I do a divination first?"
This suggestion seemed a bit redundant, but there are very few fools among cultivators, so the young lady took action.
However, the divination result left everyone dumbfounded: "Upper-middle ominous?"
Given Qu Jianlei's years of adventurous experience, the number of times he has encountered such a divination result is less than a handful.
It's not that I haven't encountered more dangerous situations, but in those situations, my intuition would alert me, without needing any divination!
"Is it jumping again?" The Möbius strip was quite surprised. "I'll do a divination in a day."