novelsite Chapter 2284: Drive straight in
Chapter 2284: Drive straight in
Chapter 2284: Drive straight in
At this moment, Qu Jianlei was very grateful to Han Li Zhenzun for reminding him that he had been overly focused on strategy!
Strategy is not bad, but no strategy can compare to a fair and square crushing victory.
As the old saying goes, one can win with unconventional tactics and win with conventional ones. Even when it comes to strategies, an open strategy is always superior.
Not to mention, we are now facing a foreign race that fears power but not virtue. When we can crush them, we should crush them directly.
Strategists? They're not qualified! As for whether Asuras will help protect the region in the end, does that matter?
If there are still survivors left, we can consider it; if not, then the world is not short of people to manage it!
However, in response to his gratitude, True Venerable Han Li simply waved his hand dismissively, "No need to thank me, I just think they smell terrible!"
That's right, you're someone who cares about your image! Qu Jianlei nodded slightly, otherwise, at your age, why would you dress like a seventeen-year-old!
The cultivators rested at the spatial rift for just over a day.
The remaining time was used for everyone to discuss and decide on the next steps based on the information they had gathered.
At this point, True Venerable Hanli no longer concealed his intentions and directly suggested, in his capacity as the leader, that they should try to conceal their identities and investigate the entire world.
You don't need to find out every detail; just getting a general idea of the situation is enough.
Once this step is completed, all the preliminary work is basically finished.
All that's left is to collect another wave of spoils and then return to Houde Realm to confirm ownership!
Once dominance in this world is secured, everyone can rally cultivators to launch a large-scale conquest.
The process of establishing ownership is actually quite simple: whoever is willing to participate in conquering this world, just need the approval of the responsible leader.
Each of the five factions involved in this operation will benefit.
Theoretically speaking, it was True Venerable Han Li who was in charge, but he couldn't possibly eat such a large piece by himself.
Currently, the vanguard force is divided into two camps, with him receiving 70% of the future benefits and Qu Jianlei receiving 30%.
Of course, the initial profit comes from acquiring a fifth-order spiritual vein, which goes without saying.
However, in the later stages, all five factions will definitely benefit accordingly, but that will be achieved through internal subdivisions within the factions.
Han Li and Wen Xian want to take 70%, but it's not that easy; they'll have to give up some benefits.
It should be noted that although Min Ning is the weakest among the three True Venerables, and Jin Ge has not even completely left his body, they are both from the Lingyun Sect!
Therefore, many details regarding the interests still need to be discussed carefully.
Otherwise, why didn't True Venerable Han Li want to fully conquer this world in the first place? The related details are just too troublesome!
But not fighting is not an option! This is not only about interests, but also about the face of the Great One.
If someone isn't interested in arguing and voluntarily backs down, that's normal, but others might think they're a coward!
Whether one is cowardly or not is something only they themselves know. A cultivator cultivates themselves and doesn't need to explain to others.
But what if the people below don't realize that once morale is low, the team becomes difficult to manage and resources become scarce?
Cultivating immortality is not just about fighting and killing, but also about human relationships and worldly wisdom.
In short, the 30/70 split is just the framework; the details still need to be filled in, so the five parties must sit down together to discuss it.
Han Li Zhenzun went even further, stating that he and Wen Xian had come here to seek an opportunity!
As for the purpose of Min Ning and Jing Ge's visit, he did not want to discuss it—they were not from his camp, and might even take a share of the profits in the future!
Because he wanted to find an opportunity, he didn't want to make a big fuss, so exploring the world was important, but it was also important not to cause a great disturbance.
After he finished speaking, Jin Ge and Min Ning remained silent and both looked at Qu Jianlei.
Both of them are more powerful than this little Nascent Soul cultivator, but since they have chosen sides, it is best not to switch sides casually!
Besides personal character, there's also cause and effect—simply place your bet and leave; accept the consequences of your gamble!
"Why are you two looking at me like that?" Qu Jianlei looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression. "I agree with Immortal Venerable Hanli's suggestion."
He's given up control, so be it. He's already guaranteed to gain a spiritual vein anyway.
Even if this 30% profit is further reduced, how much less can it be reduced to? It's all free profit!
The key benefit is that the federal crisis can be resolved as a result!
As for the grudges between the Federation and the Empire—they're both human, so how big can they get?
The Federation is the Empire's enemy, but the Empire has been very kind to him? His focus is only on one thing—that they are both human!
“Then let’s agree,” Min Ning and Jin Ge said. Despite their individual motives, they were absolutely clear on the big picture.
A faint smile finally appeared on Han Li Zhenzun's lips. "Then, shall we roughly divide up the scope of responsibilities?"
He was pleased that his plan had been implemented, and even more pleased that the little Nascent Soul hadn't caused any more trouble.
"No need for this!" Qu Jianlei shook his head and spoke seriously.
"He's here!" Jin Ge and Min Ning perked up immediately upon hearing this: I knew it! This guy wasn't so easy to deal with.
The smile on Han Li Zhenzun's lips froze instantly. "Speak!"
“As the Great One has said, I have an obsession,” Qu Jianlei said solemnly, “I plan to go and take a look at the human world on the other side.”
“I’m sure you have an obsession,” True Venerable Han Li nodded, “but what does the other side… mean?”
Qu Jianlei then gave a general overview of the relationship between the Federation, the Alliance, and the Empire.
For cultivators in the Realm of Virtue, his origins in another world are almost common knowledge, so there's no need for him to hide it.
However, it is undeniable that the team did an outstanding job in the Cangwu realm.
Even the most discerning cultivator has to admit that this is just how cultivators are; at worst, they just haven't had enough good fortune or have been born in the wrong world!
So he's not afraid to speak out—of course, things that shouldn't be said, he still can't say.
Han Li Zhenzun's eyes were a little strange. "So you want to leave the Asura World, without considering the opportunities here?"
He did not hide his true feelings, and spoke very bluntly, but as a great master, he should be like this.
"I can give up the opportunity here," Qu Jianlei glanced at Jin Ge and Min Ning, meaning, "You two... do as you please."
"But I lived in the human world for a period of time, and there are some karmic debts to settle... Oh, and there's also the tree world."
“I’ll go with you!” Jin Ge Zhenxian said without hesitation.
To him, the Asura world was utterly worthless, not even a hair on the tree race's world.
“Then I… I’ll go too,” Minning Zhenzun also made the decision.
He came along to collect more spatial materials, but a new world is worth the gamble!
No matter how much material he collects, it's just for patching things up and improving the dojo—in fact, he already has a cave dwelling!
But in a new world, there are so many opportunities!
You, Han Li, have come from afar, seeking an opportunity, haven't you? All that wealth is merely icing on the cake.
However, did Venerable Minning not want an opportunity? He did. Having already separated his body from his physical form, who wouldn't want to be distracted?
However, once you reach the Out-of-Body level, such an opportunity is... extremely rare!
Distractions are too far-fetched; his pursuit is to live a more glamorous life and be respected by others in the rest of his days.
Otherwise, what's the point of him building this dojo! Whether he builds it or not, he already has a fifth-order spiritual vein, enough for him to die peacefully in his old age, just like his master!
But now that such an opportunity has arisen, the allure of the mother nest is truly insignificant.
"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, True Venerable Hanli glanced at the three opponents, then at his own two, and fell silent.
So conflicted... so incredibly conflicted. Is there really such a thing as a guaranteed opportunity in the Asura world? Who can say for sure!
He paused for a rare moment, then pursed his lips, "I want them all, what should I do?"
This statement really challenged everyone's values, and even the Venerable Minning couldn't help but widen his eyes—is this really acceptable?
However, True Venerable Wenxian had no expression on his face, which clearly showed that he knew more about True Venerable Hanli.
After a while, Qu Jianlei spoke seriously, "This is not good. Your attitude is likely to offend people."
“But I told you beforehand,” True Venerable Hanli said seriously, “in the Tree Clan world, you can have 70% and I can have 30%!”
This time, True Venerable Wenxian couldn't hold back any longer and looked at him in surprise, "Why didn't you tell me?"
“I didn’t know these two worlds were so close,” Han Li Zhenzun answered frankly, “and you weren’t the one I originally wanted to invite.”
“Fine,” Wenxian Zhenzun was defeated. “The Asura World is already something I got for free.”
"Let's leave it at that for now," Qu Jianlei said calmly. "You know, opportunities can't be forced."
“That’s true,” True Venerable Hanli nodded quite readily, “I was too attached to appearances!”
It's true that he acts impulsively; he readily accepts reasonable suggestions.
But then he added bluntly, "But I'm also very interested in the tree-race world you mentioned."
"How about this, you guys choose that side first, and Wenxian and I will choose this side, and then we can switch later."
At this point, his expression turned serious. "Since this is an opportunity for the five of us, let's make the most of it, rather than letting those who come later benefit from it."
Everyone nodded in agreement, except for Qu Jianlei, who grimaced and said, "Opportunities... can't be forced."
What isn't yours, you can search for it for as long as you want, and if someone else is destined to take it from you, you can't steal it!
"Who said it was forced?" True Venerable Han Li looked at him in surprise. "You underestimate the Great Venerable's state of mind. I just don't want to leave any regrets!"
“Okay, I don’t understand,” Qu Jianlei said, not wanting to argue with him.
Next, the group began to move towards the entrance to the passage from Ashura to the Federation.
Han Li and Wen Xian also went along, saying they wanted to familiarize themselves with the route, and asked Qu Jianlei if he agreed.
Qu Jianlei felt there was nothing he couldn't agree to, since the other party would find out sooner or later anyway.
Traveling with a group of powerful beings feels much more exhilarating than piloting a starship; the speed is truly astonishing as they continuously tear through space.
The True Venerables also possessed extremely strong perception; even while traversing space, they could sense the situation outside.
Along the way, if they encountered a lone Asura's lair, they would simply take it away without hesitation.
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