The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 2300 - Capítulo 2300: 2246–2247: The Human Tribulation—The Witch God Sect Leader Takes Action

Amidst the turbulence, an incarnation of Pei Xuanjing stood poised in a particular corner of the void, his hands clasped behind his back as his robes billowed in the wind.

The violent flow of chaotic Qi, capable of obliterating heaven and earth, surged around Pei Xuanjing, yet it failed to leave a single mark upon him.

“I had anticipated someone else appearing, but I truly did not expect you, the Church Master, to be the one to strike first.” Pei Xuanjing gazed into the distant emptiness, his voice carrying a trace of complexity.

Though it appeared as if nothing but a vacuum lay before him, he was certain that a presence had manifested there.

“Hehe, you are as difficult to deceive as ever.” A chuckle echoed out, and the figure of the Witch God Sect Leader materialized within the chaotic void, appearing as if he had stepped out of thin air.

Pang Hong was currently in the midst of his Tribulation to ascend as a Taoist Monarch. It was no mere accident that this figure had arrived in this specific void; to call it a coincidence would be a total farce.

It was glaringly obvious that this individual had come for Pang Hong, acting as the 'Human Tribulation' during the critical moment of his breakthrough.

“I thought it would be another, but I didn’t expect it to be you, the Church Master.” Surprise flickered within Pei Xuanjing’s eyes.

He was well aware of his current standing between heaven and earth; every major power viewed him with extreme caution, believing he had monopolized too many resources and opportunities.

Even though he had already displayed his overwhelming might to intimidate his rivals, while it cowed some, it only served to make others more paranoid.

He understood that during Pang Hong’s Cultivation breakthrough, the Human Tribulation would be exceptionally brutal, as many would view this as a golden opportunity to strike at him.

In a sense, the severity of Pang Hong’s Tribulation to become a Taoist Monarch was partially drawn by Pei Xuanjing himself.

He simply hadn't expected the Church Master of the Witch Deity Teaching to be the very first to show his hand.

While there were friction and conflicting interests between them, their relationship wasn't beyond repair; they had even maintained a level of cooperation until now.

“Fate’s guidance compels action.” The Witch God Sect Leader uttered words that sounded cryptic and vague.

Such a statement might leave anyone else utterly bewildered, but Pei Xuanjing grasped the underlying meaning instantly.

The so-called 'guidance of fate' essentially meant that the Witch God Sect Leader had glimpsed fragments of the future and was acting to prevent certain outcomes from coming to pass.

Those who reach the level of Taoist Monarch wield authority over the Laws and act as agents of Heaven. Even without specializing in the Dao of Destiny or Heavenly Secrets, they can sense shifts in the world related to their own future.

Furthermore, within the Witch Deity Teaching, the Witch God Sect Leader is not the only power; there is also the Zhu Jiuyin Demon God, who is the embodiment of the Time Laws.

The opponent’s mastery of the Time Dao is hardly inferior to the Paths of Heavenly Secrets and Destiny; it is highly likely they perceived something in the river of time, prompting this intervention.

“Cause and effect are ever-shifting; who can say if the effect of tomorrow is not born from the cause of today?” Pei Xuanjing replied with a soft, knowing chuckle.

The future is never set in stone; it consists only of possibilities and shattered fragments.

Perhaps the adversary saw a future version of himself or viewed Pang Hong as a looming threat to the Witch Deity Teaching, leading him to strike now despite their current alliance.

However, looking at it from another angle, without a cause, there can be no effect. There was no reason for them to be enemies before this.

Now that the opponent has chosen to act, it ensures that a karmic cause and effect is established between them, making a future life-and-death confrontation inevitable.

“Make your move; there is no need for further talk.” The Witch God Sect Leader shook his head slightly, fully understanding Pei Xuanjing’s point.

Yet, once one has glimpsed a scene of the future, it feels as though those events are destined to happen.

Besides, how could they not have weighed the consequences of such an action?

Having seen what they saw, how could they remain passive and indifferent, simply allowing events to unfold without interference?

“A step across worlds!” The Witch God Sect Leader stopped wasting words. A divine wand materialized in his hand as he boldly initiated the attack.

With a single stride, he bypassed the limitations of space. He raised his arm, and as the divine wand roared, a multitude of spatial storms began sweeping toward Pei Xuanjing.

These spatial storms saturated the entire chaotic void, creating a zone of intense spatial turbulence. This force was so terrifying that even a Quasi-Taoist Monarch caught within it might be shredded instantly; even a true Taoist Monarch could suffer grave injuries.

Seeing that the opponent was done talking and had moved straight to a brazen assault, Pei Xuanjing shook his head slightly and fell silent.

Since words had failed, only raw power would determine the final result.

Extending his fair, slender hand, a magic sword condensed within his palm. As Pei Xuanjing gripped the hilt, a ferocious sword intent erupted, soaring upward and piercing the chaos. The mere aura of the sharp sword Qi caused the void itself to shudder.

With a graceful flick of his wrist, a beam of sword light descended from the heavens, cleaving through the chaos. It carried an eternal aura and surged with divine radiance. The blade traversed the atmosphere, severing the Yin and Yang of heaven and earth, seemingly dimming the very brilliance of the Great Sun.

The fearsome spatial storm suddenly became insignificant. The moment the magic sword struck, the void collapsed into countless fragments, forming black holes that began to consume everything in sight.

“If the Church Master only has this much skill, I fear your efforts today will be in vain.” Pei Xuanjing offered a thin smile to the Witch God Sect Leader.

The Witch God Sect Leader did not grow angry upon seeing his opening move neutralized. It was merely a test. He knew full well he was facing the Longevity Taoist Monarch, Pei Xuanjing. If such a legendary figure could be defeated so easily, it would have been a pathetic joke.