SWDnovel Chapter 2804 None of them are easy to deal with (2nd update)
Chapter 2804 None of them are easy to deal with (2nd update)
Chapter 2804 None of them are easy to deal with (Second Update)
Qu Jianlei was more aware than Han Li of how superficial his understanding of time was.
Even his own supernatural ability to travel through time, he only mastered its application, not its complete understanding.
There are many details involved, which can be described as knowing the "what" but not the "why".
This sounds a bit unbelievable. If it's a half-cooked meal, how can you guarantee the use of supernatural powers?
But in fact, this is not that strange.
The higher a cultivator's realm and the more profound their methods, the more likely such situations are to occur.
When the path encounters a bottleneck, or the method encounters an obstacle, one must follow the natural way.
Those who are truly exceptionally talented can accomplish many things simply by relying on intuition... but it's really hard to explain!
To put it simply, a true master who has mastered the power of time, if they truly understand all its mysteries, will have the ability to impart it.
The Tao that can be spoken of is not the eternal Tao. Some details are simply ineffable, which can affect the effectiveness of teaching. This situation objectively exists.
Moreover, the effects of the Time Manipulation are so immense that controlling its spread is a necessity.
However, in all these years, only Qu Zhenzun has existed in the Houde Realm, and only Xiaoyou has controlled the passage of time.
Such a rare proportion cannot be caused by these two factors alone.
The biggest problem is that users haven't fully grasped its intricacies!
The question Han Li raised really intrigued Qu Jianlei. Who wouldn't want to grasp more of the mysteries of time?
At the level of a True Venerable, or even a True Monarch, his understanding of the rules of time is basically sufficient.
However, doesn't he want to develop a temporal field? Doesn't he want time to reverse?
Moreover, the attributes of the time element are quite advanced, and mastering them more deeply could very well help him advance further.
However, considering the large-scale project that everyone is currently undertaking, he was able to forcibly control his inner impulses.
But while he can control himself, Xiaoyou might not.
To others, these three were all geniuses of the same level, but now, the other two were able to capture and transform life force!
Xiaoyou has her own dignity and doesn't want to fall behind the two of them.
Nearly a century has passed since she turned the tide. She has gained quite a few benefits, but her own cultivation has not improved much.
Now that her true form has taken refuge in Luo Fu's aura, her safety is considerably guaranteed—her righteous energy can even partially resist the collapse of the heavens.
Next, she wanted to try to perceive the higher-dimensional element of time.
She thought she had thought things through quite thoroughly, but Lian Xingkunxiu couldn't help himself when he saw this.
As an outsider, she saw things more clearly. "Fellow Daoist Xiaoyou, be careful not to disturb your Dao heart!"
Only she could say these words; if Han Li or Qu Zhenzun were to say them, it would easily provoke a rebellious attitude.
"Hmm?" Xiao You was taken aback for a moment. After thinking it over, she calmed down, as expected of one of the three prodigies.
My mindset was somewhat influenced by my two companions; I did get a little anxious.
But expecting her to give up is impossible, especially under the current conditions, the power of time can't do much else.
So she looked at Qu Zhenzun and asked, "Could you spare a moment and discuss the time with me?"
The once arrogant and disdainful prodigy actually extended an invitation to cultivators of the same level, which was almost unimaginable to others who knew her.
Is this still the Xiaoyou we all know?
A hundred years ago, Xiaoyou herself would not have lowered herself to such a degree; her pride would not have allowed it.
However, Qu Zhenzun's performance in saving the world along the way was truly amazing, even impressing more than one Great Lord!
Xiao You was indeed very arrogant, but at the same time she was also very clear that blind arrogance was the greatest enemy of cultivators.
Once you fall into this state, you won't go far on your path.
It is not shameful to communicate with other cultivators who are equally excellent; this is the true meaning of "companion."
Moreover, what she needs to do is communicate with the other party, rather than blindly follow.
"Oh, well... I'll try it first," Qu Jianlei replied after a moment of confusion, secretly smiling bitterly to himself.
How could he not notice what Lian Xingkun could observe?
Even if he doesn't agree, will Xiaoyou give up? If that happens, he'll be putting his teammates in danger.
However, Qu Jianlei knew his own situation better. He already had several main tasks, but he had to start another one.
He felt somewhat powerless; was this... God chasing after him to feed him?
Jing Yuexin felt a little envious. She knew very well how arrogant Xiaoyou used to be.
"Boss, you guys are talking about time...can I listen in?"
“Listen if you want,” Qu Jianlei replied without hesitation, showing that this was a true friend.
"Understand as much as you can, don't push yourself too hard. You've already reached the point of being out of your body, you have plenty of time to study."
Before Jing Yuexin left her body, not only was the person involved under great psychological pressure, but his life was also difficult—time was really running out.
It doesn't matter now, and he believes that Jing Zhenzun's comprehension is no less than that of Han Li or Xiao You.
"However, the main task of your clone is to sense the ethereal and capture life force. Fellow Daoist Xiaoyou has the divine power of time, so the starting line is different."
“I know,” Jing Yuexin nodded. There are almost 100 Grand Lords around the boss, so she wouldn’t be so complacent just because she has just emerged from the Nascent Soul stage.
Over the next two months, Qu Zhenzun began operating four threads, which was a happy problem, though.
The perception of higher-dimensional time is mainly handled by Xiaoyou.
Qu Jianlei also tried to imitate her state, but it was not easy, because he himself had to maintain a sufficiently ethereal quality.
So perhaps Xiaoyou really has strengths, or perhaps he lacks the necessary qualities; in any case, he is inferior to his opponent in this aspect.
However, one day, he suddenly discovered that even female cultivators in the stars were trying to comprehend higher-dimensional time!
On the path of cultivation, no one wants to lag behind others; this is perfectly normal.
However, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Qu Jianlei sensed a crisis that sent chills down his spine!
“You’d better stop trying,” he warned her seriously. “This isn’t meant to target you, Xiaoyou, you should do a divination.”
“I feel that way a little too,” Xiaoyou replied calmly, “but I can’t find the right state of mind to do divination, Hanli?”
She did have a vague sense of it, however, she couldn't rashly speak up to stop this person because they had a secret agreement.
So she chose to believe Qu Zhenzun—if you can't even figure this out, I'll have to underestimate you.
As expected, Qu Zhenzun did not betray her trust and prevented her from actively becoming the villain.
"Me?" Han Li was a little surprised when she heard this. What kind of move is this?
He needs to exit the state of emptiness before he can perform divination, and he must be careful when performing divinations related to the collapse of the heavens.
"Let me adjust my state, but the aura of Tianqing is connected to higher dimensions of time... the potential risks are indeed very high."
“Then I won’t try,” Lian Xingkun readily agreed—the reasons the other party gave off were all quite valid.
Not to mention that these three are not ordinary True Venerables, but the three recognized geniuses. "You don't need to risk your life to divine. I'm just doing this out of boredom."
“It’s still worth considering,” Han Li said unmoved. “We’re allies, and I’m also very curious about Tianqing’s influence.”
"Why are you being so reckless?" Qu Jianlei said, displeased. "I already told you it was dangerous, why do you insist on trying to see how dangerous it is?"
Maintaining a spirit of seeking knowledge is important in the process of cultivating the Tao, but trying to understand everything perfectly is just being idle and bored!
To be honest, Han Li doesn't have much to do right now; he's basically just a tool, so it's normal for him to find something to do to pass the time.
The problem is that this is extremely dangerous, and there's really no need to go out of your way to get yourself into trouble.
"I'll be very careful," Han Li smiled nonchalantly. "Don't worry."
Qu Jianlei really didn't say anything more. They're both adults; he'd already fulfilled his duty as a friend by issuing a warning.
However, Han Li was indeed cautious. After calculating the situation a day later, his expression changed slightly. "Never mind, it was indeed dangerous enough."
Another month passed, and the number of signs of life began to decrease, making it more difficult to profit from this wave of exploitation.
Han Li observed Qu Zhenzun for a moment, then glanced at Xiao You, and found that neither of them reacted.
He originally wanted to suggest increasing the compression speed, but since things were as they were, he decided to wait for the two of them to bring it up themselves.
Two days later, Qu Jianlei's body trembled slightly, and his brows furrowed slightly.
"What do you mean?" Han Li glanced at Jing Yuexin and found that she also looked confused.
Immediately afterwards, Qu Zhenzun's body trembled very slightly again, and it took a while for it to subside.
Then he exhaled and said softly, "Alright, I can increase my digestion speed now!"
"The techniques of witchcraft?" Han Li realized instantly.
“Yes,” Qu Jianlei nodded. His most stressful and enduring task right now was to digest that quiet zone.
The sorcerer's digestive technique is mainly achieved by strengthening the body, unlike the gluttonous beast's talent, which allows for direct absorption.
The great shaman did not hold back when he taught it, but because it crossed cultivation systems, it was indeed not something that could be mastered overnight.
It wasn't until just now that Qu Jianlei had fully mastered Wu Xiu's digestion technique.
Cultivating the Tao requires inclusiveness and tolerance, while also emphasizing the pursuit of excellence. These are two extremes, and it is not easy to strike the right balance.
The reason why Qu Jianlei, with his limited comprehension, is still so slow to master it is mainly due to this contradiction.
Learning from others' strengths while keeping the impact within a reasonable range is truly not easy.
Now that the goal has been achieved, he can indeed relieve some of the pressure.
Then came a second piece of good news: Xiao Hu said that Bo Ping Zhen Jun and the Möbius strip group had returned.
Suddenly, we had more manpower outside, and we could try out more different approaches.
Bo Ping Zhenjun even sent out a clone, which, despite the powerful compression force, entered the Silent Zone.
Qu Jianlei inquired about the situation in the fifth Silent Zone, and Da Jun said everything was going smoothly.
In the quiet zone, they discovered a dilapidated cave, but found no remains of the cave's owner.