hsntnovel Chapter 2856 Too Frank
Chapter 2856 Too Frank
Chapter 2856 Too Frank
Nine Screens True Lord has lived long enough, has good judgment, and comes from the Great World of Zhongling, so he acts very reservedly.
Under normal circumstances, he would not express his opinions casually, lest he be ridiculed by the rising True Lord.
The fact that he could use three "very" to describe it shows how large the scale of spiritual energy absorption by the Dao Stele is.
Then he made an analogy, "Just the spiritual energy absorbed is enough to quickly mature a great world!"
"Wow," Seven Leaves True Monarch was taken aback upon hearing this, as he was truly not an expert in these matters. "In such a short time, Xiao Qu could have accomplished all of this?"
His friendliness towards Qu Zhenzun is well-known, and this statement is not meant to be derogatory; it was simply an unexpected remark.
Could a mere True Venerable shake the foundation of a super-world?
“It should be temporary,” the young lady said. “It won’t interrupt Yuxiu’s development, right, Xiaoqu?”
“I won’t interrupt,” Qu Jianlei answered decisively. “Temporary overdraft, at present… is only a potential danger.”
Simply put, it means the teenager overexerted himself and needs to rest for a few days; he doesn't need any special supplements.
Having survived the tumultuous period, Yuxiu's potential is indeed high, and it is currently still developing rapidly.
However, if the potential risks are ignored and not exercised restraint, the foundation may be damaged over time.
The old woman spoke up, "That's easy to understand, but how long will it take to recover?"
Qu Jianlei tacitly agreed, paused for about ten breaths, and then slowly replied, "It should be... measured in centuries!"
This is a super-large world, and everyone's development has become uneven. Even with a little internal coordination, it would take hundreds of years to achieve this.
“Then…we can’t count on that,” the old woman sighed dejectedly. “But, it’s enough that we’ve done our best.”
“Senior, this small world can be absorbed,” Qu Jianlei said solemnly, “but the next one… is unnecessary!”
Although the stele is damaged, it is still a symbol of fortune, and it's impossible to discover something wrong only when things come to a head.
"Then let's get started!" Bo Ping Zhenjun's attitude was clear. "Three years is enough time to continue the investigation."
People's joys and sorrows are all different. He could understand the old woman's thoughts, but he also knew that what mattered was to seize the present moment.
“Young friend Qu,” True Monarch Kongyu spoke, a little hesitantly, “can we speed things up? This is a small world, not an energy cluster!”
He was always thinking of the old woman; if a senior shouldn't ask a question, he would step forward and speak up.
The damage the small world inflicted on Qu Zhenzun was far less than that from the energy cluster.
This point was clear not only to the parties involved, but also to the few cultivators among the onlookers who lacked discernment.
“Of course… you can,” Qu Jianlei paused for a moment, then smiled, “but it’s close to the limit.”
The seal has nine layers in total, and he has already unlocked eight of them. How many more layers can he unlock?
“Let’s get started then,” the person said decisively, feeling somewhat like an unofficial member now. “I’ll be in charge of the cover.”
This time, the seal was fully opened in a grand manner, and the entire space of the small world began to tremble.
Fortunately, everyone was already mentally prepared, so even if the small world collapsed before their eyes, it wouldn't be too surprising.
Luo Fu couldn't help but quietly ask, "With the seal fully open, aren't you afraid it will break free?"
"Then let's just rush out," Qu Jianlei smiled faintly, "Escape is fine too... let fate decide!"
This is what is called mindset. Indeed, one who is without desires is invincible. Since the existence of the Dao Stele was exposed, it has had a significant impact on him.
He is currently in a dilemma, but if the Dao Stele really causes any trouble, he will no longer be in a difficult position.
He even had a shady motive—if you choose to cause trouble, you're betraying my trust.
I feel my mind was a little dark, but it certainly wasn't fishing; it's just that fortune and misfortune are beyond one's control, and one invites them upon oneself.
However, it truly lives up to its name as the Yunzi Stele.
After the seal was completely lifted, the two sections of the Dao stele merged into one, suddenly soared into the air, and wandered around the cave.
Every now and then, the stele would make slight adjustments to some of its joints, as if it were adapting to its own recovery.
Actually, it's still a long way from recovery. Not to mention the gap, many rough edges still exist.
Not to mention the three slightly noticeable gaps.
At first glance, it seems that these three rounds of nurturing brought almost no benefit to the Dao Stele.
However, this only shows that their perception in certain aspects is still somewhat lacking.
Just by looking at the vitality of the stele, you can feel a big difference. At least it is not as old, senile, and lifeless as before.
It swam around like a boy with bandages wrapped around his arm and his arm in a sling.
Although the injuries were obvious, there was an undeniable vitality in him.
The Dao Stele wandered for about ten minutes before landing on the ground and slowly releasing its aura.
Clearly, it sensed that the stability of the world was weakening, so the warming process became less urgent.
Even so, the suction vortex emitted by Qu Jianlei's solidified phantom still shocked everyone.
Wuchen Zhenjun quickly calculated the time and gave a deadline: the original plan of three years would now only take five months.
Therefore, it can be basically concluded that the Dao Stele's ability to nourish itself is still based on instinct.
Although it foresaw the warning line, it continued to eat and drink as long as it didn't cross it.
However, Qu Jianlei had a vague feeling that the absorption of the Dao Stele this time was quite restrained.
He absolutely refused to believe that the Dao Stele, once its seal was completely broken, was less than ten times more powerful than when it was only eight layers removed!
Less than 49 times, that's possible, but less than 10 times? That must be a sign of restraint!
Soon, Qu Jianlei felt the torment again.
The Dao Stele was completely unsealed, and negative energy increased in the small world.
However, this pressure had not reached his limit; most importantly, he felt an indescribable mental exhaustion.
It should be that he has fully controlled the aura of the Dao Stele. His cultivation level... is a bit insufficient. He has to admit he's weak!
Qu Jianlei had a vague feeling that the Dao Stele had restrained its power, perhaps not only for the stability of the Jade Beauty Realm, but also for his strength.
These five months were incredibly tough, but he finally made it through and couldn't wait to start taking a break.
However, the Primordial Peacock sent another set of coordinates.
It also knew that the team was about to stop—within the Jade Beauty Realm, nothing could be kept from it, and it indicated that this was the last time.
However, in the words of Thunderbolt True Lord, if the team feels that this is not enough, she can continue to react.
However, Qu Jianlei's opinion was that there was no need to go to this place; they should rest for half a month and then leave.
"If the next inspiration is even greater, I might not be able to resist becoming too complacent and going even further!"
A faint sigh drifted over: "Little guy, you're smart to know what's good for you!"
"It's a good decision," the old woman thought so too. Although she was a little worried about the lack of proper care, she still maintained a calm attitude.
She finally understood: "Even if I succeed in turning the tide, I may not be able to advance to the next level. Being too persistent and deliberate will only lead to a lower result."
However, Kongyu Zhenjun finally couldn't help but mutter softly, "I wonder how much is still missing."
Qu Jianlei's illusory figure looked at the old woman and said, "Why don't you come into my cave and have a divination performed?"
This was the first time he had invited an outsider into his cave to divine the Dao stele; even the young lady had never received such treatment.
Taiyuan Hai was indeed a little jealous, "Xiao Qu, you really have forgotten the old for the new."
"I asked you to do some divination," Qu Jianlei replied seriously. "You were the one who said I was thinking about inheriting something from you!"
"That's not about going into the cave to divine," the woman muttered again, but didn't press the matter further.
However, the Möbius strip didn't have so many concerns. She simply asked thoughtfully, "Xiao Qu, are you available?"
"No wonder he's someone I care about!" Thunderbolt True Lord exclaimed with delight. "To think that the Great Lord would ask such a question."
"Just don't tell anyone what you've seen," Qu Jianlei said, not thinking it was a big problem.
The truth is, the only secret about the Dao stele we have now is its completeness.
Especially since he had already implicitly given up, the significance of keeping it a secret was not very great.
Furthermore, he was very curious about one thing: Was the divination service on the Dao Stele limited to himself and Jing Zhenzun, or to everyone involved in saving the world from collapse?
The old woman did not transform into a Möbius strip, but entered his cave in her original form.
Strictly speaking, this is also a sign of sufficient respect, but to transform into a monument to enlightenment is rather inappropriate.
Upon seeing the stele, the old woman remained silent, though her pupils involuntarily shrank.
After a dozen or so breaths, she forced herself to calm down.
But her voice still trembled slightly, unable to be suppressed, "This is... collected them all?"
“There are still some shortcomings,” Qu Jianlei said, sounding somewhat pretentious.
However, he was just telling the truth, "But as for the rest, I don't think we can count on them either."
Unexpectedly, the old woman nodded. "Yes, I've heard of it. Treasures of this level can repair themselves without damaging their mysteries."
She lived for over ten thousand years, which was not in vain. Moreover, she was born in Zhongling, a place teeming with rare and precious natural treasures.
However, she still had some questions: "Won't divining about this senior... have any backlash?"
"Jing Zhenzun and I are both unharmed," Qu Jianlei said truthfully, "but it's hard to say about you, senior. Let's do a test."
"You're being too honest, aren't you?" The old woman shook her head, both amused and exasperated, before settling down to sense the situation.
A dozen minutes later, she raised her hand, as if she was about to perform some divination.
However, her hand paused in mid-air for a few moments before falling limply to its side.
She shook her head, gave a bitter smile, and then dejectedly uttered two words, "No way!"
When I raised my hand halfway up, a tremendous sense of crisis arose.
Although she was somewhat skeptical, she wanted to try to sense where the danger was coming from—I am a True Monarch!
But in the end, the looming, ever-approaching crisis made her wisely choose to give up.
“That means they don’t recognize outsiders,” Qu Jianlei raised his hand and lightly patted his forehead. “It’s frustrating.”