novelsite Chapter 2280 The End of Art
Chapter 2280 The End of Art
Chapter 2280 The End of a Hundred Arts
Qu Jianlei never expected that the spiritual vein that Grand Venerable Hanli had agreed to lend him could actually be hidden in the space.
For a moment, he was a little dazed. "How much does this island... cost?"
"I told you long ago, don't even think about it!" True Venerable Hanli sneered. "This karma is not something you can handle!"
Qu Jianlei knew, of course, that the other party had said that before, but he just couldn't resist; it was just too tempting.
He sighed softly, "If I could cultivate in peace and quiet, I would have no regrets in this life."
Upon hearing this, True Venerable Wenxian couldn't help but glance at True Venerable Hanli: Didn't you say that this little guy has a bit of a violent tendency?
Han Li Zhenzun ignored him and said, "Let's go and take a look at the island."
Although Jiuyou Island is called an island, it covers an area of several million square kilometers, like a small plate.
The island has all kinds of spiritual plants and beasts, even those at the Nascent Soul level, but there are no cultivators.
There are quite a few cave dwellings used for cultivation, at least two or three hundred at first glance, including nearly a hundred large cave dwellings.
Those smaller cave dwellings were probably used for Golden Core cultivators.
Given the size of Jiuyou Island, these cave dwellings are nothing special; they are scattered throughout the island, leaving large areas of spiritual fields unused.
Many spirit fields are also planted with spirit plants. True Venerable Hanli said, "With the help of the mountain spirits to manage them, those below the Golden Core stage can take them as they please."
If a spiritual plant of the Golden Core level or above produces any fruit, it should naturally be left for its master; he wouldn't be that generous.
"Thank you, Great Venerable One," Qu Jianlei nodded, then raised an eyebrow, "There aren't many cultivators here..."
Immortal Venerable Hanli replied calmly, "I don't like meddling, but I still have more people than you!"
“That’s true,” Qu Jianlei laughed upon hearing this, then asked, “Will my teleportation array work here?”
His tricks had already been seen through by the other party, so there was no need for him to hide them.
As expected, True Venerable Hanli nodded slightly, and then said, "After the spiritual vein enters the space, the teleportation cost is relatively high."
That's to be expected. Qu Jianlei wasn't surprised at all; on the contrary, he nodded with delight. "That makes things much more convenient."
Upon hearing this, True Venerable Wenxian glanced at him again and asked, "Young friend, may I take a look at your teleportation array?"
Qu Jianlei was taken aback upon hearing this, but then Min Ning Zhenzun spoke up quietly, "Fellow Daoist Wenxian is a grandmaster of formations."
His words made his attitude very clear: they weren't coveting your formation, but rather they were simply looking for something to hunt.
Qu Jianlei smiled slightly upon hearing this, "That is indeed my wish, I dare not ask."
As he spoke, he took out the array plate. Even without Min Ning's reminder, since the Nascent Soul Grandmaster had spoken, was it appropriate for him to object?
Wenxian Zhenzun raised his hand and took the array plate, scanning it back and forth with his divine sense twice, and sighed, "Indeed, it is full of... exotic charm."
Qu Jianlei chuckled dryly upon hearing this, thinking to himself, "Is this how you use the word 'charm'?"
“There are also protective measures,” Wenxian Zhenzun glanced at it again, then handed it back, “which is quite ingenious.”
Qu Jianlei's array plate contains many of its related techniques, which are sealed inside the array plate and will self-destruct once they are broken.
But for a True Venerable Who Has Astral Projection, this is no big deal.
"I knew it!" Qu Jianlei sighed inwardly. Compared to the methods of the Great Venerable, his abilities were far inferior.
So Min Ning's suggestion was indeed for his own good; otherwise, anyone could easily find a formation plate and break it.
Upon seeing this, True Venerable Han Li snorted lightly, "I said, you're just going to look at it for nothing?"
"Of course not," True Venerable Wenxian raised his hand, and a jade slip flew toward Qu Jianlei, "a little insight into array formations, I hope it will be useful to you, young friend."
"Thank you both, Great Masters!" Qu Jianlei was overjoyed. The insights of a Grandmaster of Formations were something you couldn't buy anywhere!
Han Li Zhenzun... is someone I can get along with!
"It's just a small token of my appreciation," said Wenxian Zhenzun nonchalantly, "and it can also be considered an apology from my people for their previous disrespect towards you, young friend."
"Previously?" Qu Jianlei asked in surprise, "I had contact with the Great Venerable's people?"
Upon hearing this, Venerable Minning spoke softly, "Fellow Daoist Wenxian's people... also participated in the trade fair!"
That trade fair was something he really didn't want to mention, but now he had no choice but to bring it up.
When Wenxian Zhenzun's subordinates learned of the existence of the Mother Nest, they also wanted to participate in the procurement, but they were persuaded not to by the people of Minning Dojo.
When the news reached Wenxian, who was not often seen in the vicinity, he was somewhat tempted but decided to help him out.
He even instructed his subordinates to help surround the bidding area; otherwise, Min Ning would have thanked him for his concession when they met earlier.
After that, his men also won the bid for the sub-nest, yes, one of the remaining two.
Later, the paranoid man went there at the invitation. His people tried to find out more by beating around the bush, and their attitude was a bit arrogant.
Being a little arrogant when facing cultivators from the lower realms is not a problem, but the fact that the other party can cooperate with True Venerable Han Li is a big issue.
In particular, Venerable Wenxian knew that the Nascent Soul cultivator Venerable Hanli had initially chosen not to be his fellow cultivator.
That's right, Han Li's friend, whom he hadn't seen for hundreds of years, is now impossible to contact.
The divination skills of True Venerable Hanli were extremely high. Although it was inconvenient to calculate directly, I was still able to get a feel for it indirectly.
To put it simply, that fellow Daoist wasn't in a good state; Han Li had probably suffered some kind of shock.
Instead of waiting for his friend to get better, he chose Wenxian as his partner.
In short, the relationship between Hanli Zhenzun and Wenxian is just that—the one who went missing is a mutual friend of theirs.
Moreover, in terms of strength, Han Li is not afraid of Wen Xian.
Although the latter was a grandmaster of formations, he didn't have any other special skills besides formations.
The Venerable Wenxian himself does not follow the path of combat; his auxiliary cultivation methods have reached their peak, and he is not lacking in resources.
However, truly crucial resources are almost impossible to obtain through trade, so he is not afraid to take risks when necessary.
In any case, although the Houde Realm is vast, there are only so many Nascent Soul Immortals, and they all have relationships with each other, just with varying degrees of closeness.
Qu Jianlei spent two days arranging for his family members to come and broaden their horizons, and then finalized the relevant arrangements.
None of the three Nascent Soul cultivators went on the adventure alone; each of them brought nine Nascent Soul cultivators and ninety-nine Golden Core cultivators with them.
This upper limit was suggested by True Venerable Hanli, who believed that there was no need to bring too many people, as too few might be insufficient.
These Golden Core cultivators and Nascent Soul cultivators don't need to be exposed while traveling; they need a space to be housed.
Minning Zhenzun said that this was no big deal. He had his own cave dwelling, and anyone who didn't could have someone stored there.
There really are people who don't have a cave dwelling—Wenxian Zhenzun doesn't!
He said that studying array formations is very expensive, and since he left his body, he has hardly received any small orders!
He earnestly advised Qu Jianlei, "The various arts of cultivating immortality are only important before you leave your body. Once you leave your body, don't let them distract you from your ambitions!"
"A Nascent Soul level formations are very profitable, but waiting for a single order could take thousands of years!"
This is truly a case of "no business for a thousand years, but once it opens, it feeds you for a thousand years!"
The problem is that even if a Nascent Soul Immortal naturally dies of old age, he will only live for six thousand years. Who would dare to gamble on how long it will take for them to start their business?
At first, Venerable Wenxian took on some orders to repair formations, but later he simply started to train disciples.
A dignified Nascent Soul Grandmaster, doing the work of repairing formations... who doesn't have some dignity?
Qu Jianlei thought this reminder was really good: "Cultivators should cultivate themselves, not external things. The various arts of immortal cultivation are indeed finite."
"A wise man!" Venerable Wenxian nodded slightly. "What good is it if one masters all the arts?"
"Skill may approach the Dao, but it is only approaching the Dao... Unless there is a final enlightenment and sublimation, it is difficult to enter the Dao!"
While they were chatting, True Venerable Wenxian tried to send his people into True Venerable Hanli's cave.
Essentially, this is a reasonable request, since the two of them are in one group, and the other three are in another.
However, True Venerable Hanli resolutely refused, saying that since Minning had already spoken, it would be better for your people to go to Minning's cave.
As for Qu Jianlei having a cave dwelling, the three great venerables had already discovered it and said nothing—who hasn't seen a second-generation immortal?
Some people can obtain a cave dwelling by chance, but this person has many hidden cards and is clearly not the kind who picks up trash.
Upon arriving in the void, the Golden Spear Immortal began to activate his abilities, continuously breaking through the void to travel through it.
However, he only used it three times, and the three True Venerables had already seen it clearly.
"The speed is a bit slow," Han Li Zhenzun frowned and said, "How long are we going to travel like this?"
This question was originally intended for Qu Jianlei, but Jin Ge Zhenxian disagreed, saying, "If you're so capable, then you do it. Come on, give it a try!"
True Venerable Han Li actually tried it out. "I won't say much, but I'm a little faster than you, right?"
“Breaking through space in the void… is indeed more difficult,” Venerable Minning also spoke up, “I’ll give it a try too.”
They are all Nascent Soul Grandmasters; how could they not have experienced what the space in the void is like?
However, after trying it twice, Min Ning was still somewhat astonished, "It's only a little faster than Jin Ge... What's going on?"
"Be content," Jin Ge Zhenxian scoffed disdainfully, "Once I've completely separated from my body, I'll be at least twice as fast as you!"
Wenxian Zhenzun silently dropped an anchor point before asking, "Young friend Qu, how much longer?"
"How long has it been?" Qu Jianlei smiled wryly. "It's too close to judge!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd was somewhat taken aback, but not too surprised, as traveling through the void was destined to be long and lonely.
After that, the three Great Venerables and Jin Ge took turns traveling.
Two months passed in the blink of an eye. Minning suggested that everyone take a break—even a True Venerable should take it easy when traveling through the void.
Many Astral Masters who have transcended the physical body get lost in the void during their explorations and can never return.
Therefore, never think that just because a great being has a long aura, they can do whatever they want in the void. Maintaining a constant state of readiness is the right way.
Qu Jianlei then released a regimental-class warship, Jin Ge Zhenxian entered his personal cave to recover his energy, and Wen Xian also entered Min Ning's cave.
However, since Min Ning and Han Li hid their caves inside their bodies, they could recuperate naturally without having to go inside.
Watching the regimental-class ship sail through the void, the two were not surprised at all—they had analyzed all of Red Leaf Ridge's methods.
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