DipNovel 第2807章 第2908失衡09附着（2合1章章求月票）
第2807章 第2908失衡09附着（2合1章章求月票）
Chapter 2807, Chapter 2908: Imbalance - Chapter 09: Attachment (Two chapters combined, please vote with monthly tickets)
Chapter 2908 Imbalance (Second Update)
Qu Jianlei still had considerable confidence in the Dao Stele—if the Dao Stele was useless, how could it only be "medium to high ominous"?
However, Han Li's willfulness forced him to change his pace, and now it seems that losing only one cave dwelling is not enough.
Qu Jianlei couldn't bring himself to be angry at the handsome young man—he could still distinguish between good intentions and bad intentions.
However, he must also bear the consequences of the change in rhythm.
Faced with the surging, overwhelming waves, a compass suddenly appeared between his brows, spinning to meet them.
At the same time, he hooked his hand on the giant axe above his head and said, "Senior, let's enter the cave!"
In Qu Jianlei's mind, the Creation Compass was a treasure comparable to a Nascent Soul level artifact—perhaps it was itself a Nascent Soul level artifact.
But there's no other way now, so he has to reluctantly throw it out. He can't just release the Dao Stele, nor can he use the ritual artifact to withstand it!
Wait, why can't we release the Dao Tablet? After all, there's no one around now!
This action might even protect the cave!
However, he had already reacted, as quickly as he could, and it was too late to regret it!
This is simply... Han Li has caused a lot of harm!
Not only did the unexpected change disrupt his plans, but it also completely threw off his schedule, leaving him no time to think things through.
When dealing with a crisis, we should not rely too much on pre-war thinking!
However, this is a battlefield, where situations change rapidly. Even the slightest delay could mean the difference between life and death.
Fortunately... right, he still has the true meaning of creation within him. If he can control the Creation Compass, it might not be damaged too badly!
At this moment, he was prepared to lose two treasures—the Creation Compass and the cave dwelling!
But he still had to wait for the giant axe to return and come within the protection range of the Dao Stele before he could transform from solid to ethereal.
The loss of the external phantom will likely also have some impact on itself...
But it doesn't matter anymore. Considering the fate of that war shaman, I should be grateful that I was lucky enough to survive!
As expected of a mid-to-high-level killer, it really caused heavy losses!
The giant axe vanished in an instant, as fast as it could possibly be, but even that instant was something he had to grit his teeth and snatch away!
But just as he was transforming between reality and illusion, a divine sense sent a message: "Wait!"
"Irritable senior..." Qu Jianlei was getting a little frustrated. Let's not create any more trouble, okay?
Do you think it's easy for me to seize such a fleeting opportunity?
Even the most good-tempered person will become irritable on the battlefield. Why? Because this is not a place for reason!
Then he froze for a moment, "The giant axe... went into the cave?"
However, the truth is that the giant axe did enter the cave, but suddenly a phantom image of a giant axe appeared in front of him!
"I don't need your help anymore!" At this moment, Qu Jianlei was almost devastated... He had finally managed to save the hypocrite!
“Not much danger!” The fiery and obsessive divine sense had transmitted over in an instant, “Your aura of creation!”
"Creation..." Qu Jianlei released the little remaining aura of creation within his body without thinking.
Almost simultaneously, he took out another strand of Creation Essence, crushed it, and absorbed it into his body.
This absorption method would result in some waste, but at this moment, he couldn't care less about that.
As for the significance of doing this... he didn't need to ask any more questions. He could observe carefully in the time to come, couldn't he?
In other words, his actions were purely out of absolute obedience to the irritable heroic spirit's commands.
For Qu Zhenzun, the possibility of unconditionally trusting others is almost non-existent, however... Heroic Spirits are an exception!
"Boss!" Jing Yuexin's divine sense came from inside the cave, also extremely anxious, "What are you waiting for?"
"There's something going on outside," Qu Jianlei said in astonishment as he looked ahead and discovered that the phantom of the giant axe... had indeed blocked the high-dimensional fluctuations.
No, not only the phantom of the giant axe, but even the Creation Compass was slowly rotating amidst the violent fluctuations.
The compass did not stop the spread of the fluctuations, but there is no doubt that it was not damaged either!
The high-dimensional fluctuations that had penetrated the compass became much calmer.
However, Qu Jianlei could still intuitively sense that even the remaining fluctuations, with their spreading destructive power, were still astonishing.
However, most of this destructive power was blocked by the giant axe phantom—no, it can no longer be called a phantom, it is rapidly materializing.
By the time the fluctuations reached Qu Zhenzun, they had become extremely weak; at the very least, he could not sense any threat.
Subconsciously, he did not completely give up his defense, but continued to maintain the ethereal state of his body.
At the same time, he was carefully sensing the changes occurring in the higher-dimensional fluctuations.
The next moment, his true form inside the cave couldn't help but grimace slightly, "Good heavens, this penetrating power..."
Even the weakest version of the fluctuation, when it spread to his phantom, gave him an extremely uncomfortable feeling.
Moreover, the penetrating power of this fluctuation is extremely strong, and even the cave's defenses can only withstand a portion of it.
Moreover, after penetrating the cave, the fluctuations did not spread aimlessly, but rather took the form of a beam of light, directly targeting his body.
Finally, the fluctuations were blocked by the aura of the Dao Stele and dissipated seven or eight kilometers away from him.
Instead of being blocked outside, it simply dissipated; within the enormous cavern, something seemed to be slowly increasing.
However, the subsequent fluctuations continued to come in, seemingly without end.
Although Jing Yuexin had been trying her best to observe, there were some things she just couldn't quite grasp.
"Boss, is your ghostly figure outside... alright?"
“It’s a bit painful,” Qu Jianlei said frankly, “but it’s bearable. I want to experience the mechanism behind it.”
His phantom image is affected and cannot be observed well, so now we can only rely on the real body.
"It's good that the situation has stabilized," Jing Yuexin nodded. She wasn't a naive girl and wouldn't put on an act at this moment.
The boss's phantom being slightly injured isn't a big deal. "To ensure no further accidents occur... is there anything we two can do?"
"Let me pause for a moment," Qu Jianlei said, composing himself.
From the moment Han Li left impulsively, so many unexpected events and such a huge change occurred in the blink of an eye.
This really made him a little dazed. How... how did things develop like this?
Fortunately, the situation is currently stable and the trend seems promising. He subconsciously raised his hand to calculate.
The danger of calculating higher dimensions is very high, but he has now basically confirmed that the Dao Stele can block the residual higher-dimensional fluctuations.
Fluctuations in a high-dimensional, complete state are certainly extremely frightening, but they are unlikely to occur at present.
"Can my aura continue to help?" Luo Fu's face was still a little pale.
However, she was only temporarily exhausted and was not seriously injured.
“There’s no rush,” Qu Jianlei replied in a deep voice. “You can rest for a while, and I can observe from the cave.”
Upon hearing this, Jing Yuexin didn't want to cause him any more anxiety, so she said, "I'll grant you some access to the cave."
The next moment, Luo Fu sensed something was amiss outside and couldn't help but ask, "Boss, what's that ritual object...?"
She also wanted to take a break, but there was still a senior brother in the ritual implements!
“Go if you want, but with your aura… protect yourself first,” Qu Jianlei said calmly.
He can't protect this junior sister forever; it's good for her to see more of the world.
Unexpectedly, after leaving the cave, Luo Fu first used her aura to protect herself and her cheap senior brother's illusory figures.
Jing Yuexin smiled when she saw it, "That shows they put their heart into it."
Seeing this, Qu Jianlei curled his lip and said, "Childish!"
However, since the phantom was protected, it gradually began to transform from phantom to reality.
After class, Jing Yuexin asked again, "Should we take the Dao Stele out too?"
“There’s no rush,” Qu Jianlei replied unhurriedly.
He has now gained a certain control over the pace, so there's no need to rush when handling many things.
His main concern is that the current energy fluctuation zone is in a delicate state of equilibrium.
If the Daoist stele is taken out and causes some trouble, then it will be too late to regret it.
Qu Jianlei observed the fluctuations in the cave for most of the day, and they continued.
Because the observation wasn't very effective, his illusory figure outside the cave solidified completely, and he changed his focus to observe from a different angle.
It took him about three days to basically figure out the reason.
To put it simply, he released the aura of annihilation while using the power of birth and death, causing the Silence Zone to become unbalanced!
Initially, the high-dimensional targets were indeed the triggerer, Xiao You, and the Kun Xiu, whose aura of Tian Qing was located.
Qu Jianlei also gained some attention, but that was only because he used the Time-Traveling Divine Power, making him Xiaoyou's "accomplice".
However, when his actions cause an imbalance in the silent zone, the focus of the higher dimensions changes.
He wasn't entirely sure about the specific rules, given the limited knowledge available, but he was fairly certain about the general cause and effect.
Strictly speaking, his use of the Creation Compass was not a spur-of-the-moment decision; it could be considered a contingency plan prepared in advance.
He had previously considered that creation should also be considered one of the higher-dimensional elements.
However, this time, their primary goal was to exploit loopholes, and in the process, a second target emerged—the element of time.
These two objectives are their primary focus; everything else is secondary.
The worst thing you can do is to be clueless. You must aim at the main goal; otherwise, if you can't distinguish between primary and secondary tasks, you'll easily end up in a mess.
More importantly, higher dimensions are composed of many elements and are unified by certain mysterious forces or rules.
Once elements interact, it could very likely trigger unknown and catastrophic consequences!
Therefore, although Qu Jianlei had some suspicions, he did not dare to make any suggestions in this regard.
In fact, there are many factors he can consider, but it is impossible to calculate all kinds of solutions indefinitely.
People don't even know the specific composition of higher dimensions. If we really tried to do that, it would be exhausting!
Unexpectedly, at this moment, the backup plan actually worked, so it can be said that... when one door closes, another opens.
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After performing divination, Qu Jianlei determined that the fluctuations were unlikely to continue to intensify, and finally felt relieved.
As for the consequences of Han Li rushing out, he didn't bother to think about them—he had already taken the brunt of the consequences!
The sensations within the quiet zone are clearly still being compressed by external forces, so there shouldn't be any major problems.
Then he began to ponder what exactly happened to the Creation Compass and what changes occurred to the ritual objects.
He dared not observe too specifically—at least not at first—because higher dimensions were too elusive.
After observing for a day, he tried to perform divination twice more, attempting to indirectly uncover some connections.
Why twice? Because if there was a gain and no harm after the first divination, then it can be done again.
But for the third time, he had to be cautious, so he waited a day, performed two more divinations, and then waited another day...
When he finished his seventh divination and was about to do his eighth, he suddenly felt that some kind of danger was approaching from the shadows.
So he decisively stopped without any hesitation. He had already made it worthwhile to have spent so much time easily calculating!
He also roughly figured out that the Creation Compass had actively undergone the baptism of higher-dimensional creation elements.
After the compass came into his possession, although its condition improved somewhat, the previous losses were too great to make up for.
It just so happens that this time it encountered a high-dimensional explosion, and the compass actively went to accommodate the elements of creation, and took a thorough bath.
It was just a baptism, not absorption, but it still felt like a complete transformation.
As for absorbing higher-dimensional elements and making them one's own... even for a True Lord, it would be extremely difficult to do.
The compass may have the capability, but it is currently lacking in this area.
However, even though it was just a baptism, it gained a lot, and its fundamental condition improved significantly.
In fact, the impact of high-dimensional fluctuations on the compass also brought many negative effects.
However, the most basic foundation of creation has been greatly strengthened, and other damage is not worth mentioning.
At worst, it will just take some time to repair in the future—the key is that in the real world, the true meaning of creation is too rare to encounter.
For the compass, this was truly "a stroke of good fortune".
The baptism of the elements of creation caused the loss of some high-dimensional fluctuations, greatly reducing the damage to the giant axe and Qu Jianlei.
As for what changes occurred to the ritual objects, Qu Jianlei couldn't calculate it, nor was he interested in calculating too much.
If it's something he can know, the future heroic spirits will naturally tell him the answer; otherwise, there's no need to pry.
During the few days he was doing divination, Jing Yuexin also showed up and asked him some questions.
Qu Zhenzun only had her and Luofu by his side, and as the eldest, he naturally had the obligation to answer questions and resolve doubts.
Most of the time, Luo Fu would just listen quietly. This wasn't because she was distant, but because she had so much to learn and wanted to absorb it all first.
However, Jing Zhenzun couldn't help but ask, "The Creation Compass must have encountered similar... scenarios before, right?"
We must not directly refer to it as "higher dimension." This is a shared understanding within the team that is trying to save the world. At the very least, we must be careful when confronting such an existence.
"Back then, it might have been due to fluctuations... before it was split up?" Qu Jianlei answered uncertainly.
The Creation Compass has indeed encountered similar situations before, but it did not exhibit the reaction seen this time.
The only difference this time is that Xiaoyou was the first to introduce the element of time in higher dimensions.
It was merely a simple trigger, without any attempt to capture or transform the information.
The reaction produced when the time element is triggered is completely different from that of the life element.
There are just too many unsolved mysteries about higher dimensions!
Qu Jianlei's analysis is that the time element is removed, leading to instability in the high-dimensional structure, similar to... changes in molecular bond length?
In this situation, the elements of creation may become more active, thus giving the compass an opportunity to exploit the situation.
In short, these are all guesses. First, ensure that the logic is consistent before considering other factors.
After a pause, Luo Fu couldn't help but ask, "If creation can be active, then what about time?"
Jing Zhenzun's clone glanced at her, somewhat speechless. "Luo Zhenzun, do you think things aren't serious enough right now?"
“Fellow Daoist Xiaoyou has tried them all,” Luo Fu answered without hesitation. “I think, Boss… well, it’s just a suggestion!”
Naturally, she believed that Xiaoyou was inferior to Qu Zhenzun, a reason that left Jing Yuexin speechless.
"I am a little..." Qu Jianlei was indeed somewhat tempted; he had thought of it before.
If the elements of creation can be partially separated, why can't the elements of time?
But is it a good idea to take such risks repeatedly? We've just escaped one dangerous situation, are we going to keep courting death?
You should know that he was prepared to lose his cave dwelling and even the Creation Compass.
The feeling of losing something and then getting it back is hard for people who haven't experienced it to understand.
Friends who frequently attempt suicide know that if you've just gone through an unsuccessful suicide attempt, it's very difficult to muster the courage to do it again in the short term.
Qu Jianlei was unwilling to become a slave to material possessions, but these two treasures were indeed extremely valuable.
After a moment's hesitation, he said, "It feels like I plagiarized Xiaoyou's efforts."
“She didn’t do it herself, so she can’t blame others,” Jing Yuexin said without hesitation. She never lagged behind others when it came to the great cause.
What she cares about is, "You only need to consider your own danger."
Qu Jianlei hesitated for a moment, then glanced at Luo Fu again, "You're not in good condition. Can you handle doing it again?"
“Boss, I’ve also practiced martial arts,” the bright-eyed girl answered readily, “and Hao Ran’s techniques are especially resilient!”
"Then let's give it a try," Qu Jianlei said resolutely. As the eldest brother, he couldn't be inferior to the other two.
"But I'll try out the effects of Vitality first; I'm more familiar with that, and it feels safer."
In fact, Jing Zhenzun was not without caution. "How about we take out the Dao Stele first and test the relevant reactions?"
The boss consulted with her on all his ideas, so her suggestions were very accurate, "and there were no outsiders around."
Qu Jianlei thought for a moment and nodded, "Take it slow. Release your breath little by little, don't finish it all at once."
"Don't worry about that," Jing Yuexin said, and then vanished without a trace.
Seeing her leave, Luo Fu couldn't help but ask again, "Boss, this stele... what level of existence must it be, senior?"
"I didn't dare to think about it too much," Qu Jianlei replied casually, "but if it's in its complete state, it's at least above the combined state."
“Tsk,” a look of longing appeared in Luo Fu’s eyes.
This was her first time encountering the Dao Stele, and she had no idea how difficult it had been to access this treasure before.
So she only had considerable admiration for him, not much fear—after all, it was just her senior brother's cheap possession.
She sighed leisurely, "What kind of battle must have taken to damage the Dao Stele like this? I really... can't wait to find out!"
"Do all the disciples of Haoran have such a long-term vision?" Jing Yuexin's divine sense transmitted, she really couldn't help but ask.
"Fellow Daoist Luo, you've truly never encountered such a terrifying scene!"
The next moment, a vast and boundless aura was slowly released.
The high-dimensional fluctuations that had been approaching equilibrium began to fluctuate again, and they happened incredibly fast.
Qu Jianlei and the other two had anticipated this possibility, so they weren't particularly alarmed.
Although these fluctuations have intensified, they have not gotten too close to Qu Jianlei, nor have they shown any intention of spreading over.
The probing gradually intensified until the Dao Stele was completely revealed outside the cave.
At this moment, there were no more fluctuations around Qu Jianlei; it was as calm as ordinary space.
However, a slight fluctuation began to appear millions of kilometers away from the Dao stele.
When they reached tens of millions of kilometers away, the fluctuations became increasingly intense!
The higher dimensions reacted violently, but dared not approach... or rather, it was inconvenient for them to approach.
Qu Jianlei never believed that Gaowei would be afraid of the Dao Stele; it was just that the latter could restrain the former to a certain extent.
Regardless of the level of the monument, it will eventually have a level, but higher-dimensional levels... who knows how many levels there are?
Ultra-high dimensions, ultra-ultra-high dimensions, ultra-ultra-ultra-high dimensions... Some dimensions exist in ways that may exceed your imagination.
The next moment, he suddenly realized something, "Ah, it looked like this when I first saw it!"
He found the broken Dao Stele in the Maiden Starfield, and it was during that adventure that he encountered Yi He's remnant soul.
"In other words, this is a fixed state in itself," Jing Yuexin nodded slightly, "So, is it stable now?"
Qu Jianlei raised his hand to do some calculations, then nodded, "We can try now. Take care of yourselves!"
This time, capturing life was incredibly easy for him; the only pity was that life was rather scarce.
In half a day, he captured three trails, spending most of his time searching.
However, capturing the element of time... is extremely difficult!
It took him five whole days to barely identify a time element, and another three days to separate and make contact with it.
But when it came time to capture it, another problem arose.
He could touch the corresponding elements, but time easily passed through them.
Just like when he encountered a glimmer of hope before, he could sense it, but he couldn't retain it.
But generally speaking, isn't that how time should be? We can sense it, even vaguely touch it, but who can preserve it?
"It's a bit of a pity," Qu Jianlei couldn't help but sigh. "If it could have been saved, I would have been quite confident that it could have been converted!"
The way time exists is very special, and the biggest problem in studying it is definitely how to preserve it.
If you have the capability to preserve the samples well and perform some corresponding transformations, it shouldn't be too difficult... right?
Both women understood his complaints; they were on the same level and their understanding was not much different.
As usual, Luo Fu remained silent, but Jing Yuexin's train of thought kept up with Qu Zhenzun's.
"Since we can't preserve it, let's try another way... Attach it!"
"Parasite?" Qu Jianlei chuckled bitterly. You've really figured out this concept of the technology side.
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