The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 2323 - 2268–2269: Will of Each, Reincarnation King’s Tao Certifying (Part 2)

Probes, whether open or hidden, directed at Pei Xuanjing and numerous seasoned Taoist Monarchs, persist without end, all because the strength displayed by Pei Xuanjing and his counterparts proves overwhelmingly dominant, revealing no vulnerabilities to exploit.

The Sword Emperor, Taoist Monarch Xuantian, and Blood Fiend Ancestor each harbor ambitions to claim Pei Xuanjing’s throne.

In the time before Pei Xuanjing’s ascent, fearsome Sword Cultivators such as the Sword Emperor stood as unchallenged legends among the mightiest powers.

Taoist Monarch Xuantian, in particular, once commanded the Righteous Path, rallying human forces against the Demon Race as the supreme ruler of elite sects.

Pei Xuanjing’s emergence forced the Xuantian Sect to relinquish that dominance, so how could Taoist Monarch Xuantian resist the urge to seize it back.

As for the Buddhism School, it appears mild on the surface, yet its inherent arrogance remains boldly apparent. In dealings with the Demonic Way, the Buddhism School’s aggressive control has deeply shaken the Demonic Way, underscoring its vast authority.

Even a mighty Buddhism School, stripped entirely of its sway over the Heavenly Court, refrains from voicing dissent and instead advances the Lingshan Plan in secrecy.

Could the Buddhism School really accept abandoning the Heavenly Court’s rewards? Absolutely not!

They simply attempted opposition and discovered it altered nothing.

Without the inability to rival a figure like Pei Xuanjing, why would they surrender such accessible gains so easily.

Indeed, the Lingshan Plan serves as the Buddhism School’s contingency, holding vital importance for their future.

Given the Buddhism School’s deep roots, it’s not impossible for them to grasp both paths securely. Why not chase two objectives at once for greater reward?

Still, the world denies them that chance in the end.

Thus, even as the Witch God Sect Leader and allies drive the grand calamity onward in their bid, they refuse to settle for just a single opening. Without more, even united, they lack full assurance of overcoming the foe.

A man’s fame casts a long shadow, just as a tree’s branches loom large.

Over the years, Pei Xuanjing forged an unassailable legend throughout the Realms of Heavenly Seas, not through empty words, but through the blade he wields.

Countless challengers have risen against him, yet every one has fallen short.

Pei Xuanjing’s prestige soared to new heights recently, as he alone faced four Taoist Monarchs and tamed two Demon Gods.

In today’s era, for titans like the Sword Emperor, Taoist Monarch Xuantian, and Witch God Sect Leader to still venture a confrontation shows their extraordinary resolve.

"The circumstances mean we’re far from the only ones facing concerns." Zhu Jiuyin gave a faint shake of his head as he spoke.

Events have unfolded to this stage, the adversary’s power stands unquestioned, yet they’ve fulfilled their duties, attempting to block the foe, only to see efforts fail.

Therefore, in this bind, their sole choice lies in adapting to the tide and reshaping strategies amid shifting tides.

The key lies in holding back, watching developments unfold without rash moves.

Someone else will always burn with greater urgency than they do.

"Regardless, the Witch God Teaching endures to now; if my actions lead to its ruin..." A tangled look crossed the Witch God Sect Leader’s face.

For a Taoist Monarch, attaining the Dao eclipses all else as mere tools for sacrifice, yet inner bonds prove tough to sever.

The Witch God Teaching boasts ancient lineage; since humanity’s dawn, witches have thrived, and the Witch God Sect Leader grew up within its folds. Though his Taoist heart remains steadfast, he harbors no icy indifference.

To pursue his Dao, he’d embrace sacrificing the Witch God Teaching, knowing his survival ensures its revival.

Failure, however, would doom the Witch God Teaching to oblivion, erasing all history as if it never was.

Beside him, Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch stays quiet; though tied to the Witch God Teaching, he values it deeply.

That said, he won’t elevate the Witch God Teaching above his own pursuits.

As an innate-born Demon God, fully grasping such attachments eludes him.

Superfluous feelings lie entombed in the vast epochs of antiquity, forever sealed away.

Across endless ages, he’s grown numb to cycles of life and death, observing ancient races surge from frailty to power, then fade into dust.

For Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch, wielder of Time Laws, understanding time’s essence comes hand in hand with its subtle shaping of him.

Time spares no one, treating all with impartial cruelty.

In time’s relentless flow, past, present, and future stand fixed; even radiant Innate Demon Gods await burial by its tide—nothing holds true value.

Worlds crumble while the self endures unchanging; this truth guides Zhu Jiuyin.

In his core, seeking an eternal form marks the sole worthy road; all else fades to irrelevance. If he prized past glories, why join fellow Innate Demon Gods in dimming their own golden age.

Without their scheme and the reincarnation into modern days, the Innate Demon Gods’ might would have delayed All Tribes’ rise by ages untold.

These Demon Gods themselves entombed their era, carving room for All Tribes to flourish and accelerate their ascent.

From Zhu Jiuyin’s standpoint, the Witch God Teaching’s splendor suffices; its role stands complete.

With fate sealed, let go of such worries and heed only your inner drive.

Each powerhouse carves a singular path, driven by personal convictions and views shaped by unique trials.

"Word from King Zhuanlun demands we honor our pact!" Ju Mang Ancestor Witch’s form materialized in the Witch God Hall, delivering the message.

King Zhuanlun seeks to attain Taoist Monarch status, needing safeguards and support from the Witch God Teaching’s elite.

The ex-Wood Virtue Star Lord, reborn as King Zhuanlun, struck a deal with Ju Mang Ancestor Witch, surrendering vast Wood Dao Authorities and Star Lord Divine Positions for a Yin Department King Zhuanlun role, plus one extra clause.

That clause binds the Witch God Sect Leader and key Ancestor Witches to shield him from human calamities during his bid for Taoist Monarch.

Such a bargain quietly irked many, as ceding Wood Dao Authority remains a personal choice beyond reproach.

Yet handing over the Wood Virtue Star Lord’s Divine Position, bypassing the Jade Emperor for a secret bestowal, blatantly crossed the Jade Emperor’s boundaries, sparking his ire.

Today’s Heavenly Court Gods mostly hold posts earned in the Conferred God War, forged in fierce clashes with the Demon Race.

Though custom allows this, speaking it aloud crosses lines.

The Jade Emperor reigns as chief of the Six Imperials, Heavenly Emperor over the Heavenly Court, honored through infinite realms in the Realms of Heavenly Seas. Even Taoist Monarchs serve under him in name.

Divine Positions, merit-won by Gods, require Jade Emperor approval for transfer, which he seldom denies without cause.

Secret grants, however, draw sharp rebuke from the Jade Emperor, and likely from fellow Imperials, Emperor Monarchs, and Gods alike.

Wood Virtue Star Lord’s moves, though bountiful in gains, provoked widespread offense.

Ju Mang Ancestor Witch’s swift refinement of the Divine Position and immediate Taoist Monarch pursuit diverted eyes, sparing the Jade Emperor a chance to strike.

Yet this hardly signifies the Jade Emperor or Heavenly Court truly overlooking the affair.