The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 2324 - 2270–2271: Responding to the Pact? The Demon God’s Will

Even though the Jade Emperor rules as the Emperor of Heaven with all gods under his command, the Nether Yin Department remains a domain beyond his immediate control, like an independent feudal lord.

Thus, after the Wood Virtue Star Lord gave up his Divine Position to take on the role of the Wheel-turning King among the Ten Halls of Yama, he secluded himself inside the Yin Department, delving deep into the Reincarnation Path. This allowed his Realm to advance swiftly as he strived to become a Taoist Monarch. Only by attaining the Taoist Monarch level could he address certain issues properly.

Power naturally brings its own advantages. What counts as forbidden at the True Immortal or Quasi-Taoist stages turns into mere trifles for a Taoist Monarch, something worth no more than a few cups of wine.

Should he succeed in becoming a Taoist Monarch, those old matters from before could finally be settled, with no one able to question the outcome.

Still, despite his worries over various outside dangers leading him to isolate in the Yin Department, the Jade Emperor stayed too busy to intervene. He was tied up with the Kongtong Seal from the Witch God Sect Leader, clashing against the Five Emperors of humanity, and handling numerous affairs across the Realms of Heavenly Seas.

Nevertheless, throughout the years, the Wheel-turning King endured endless assaults even from within the Yin Department. Without his immense personal power and the sealed-off environment there, he might have faced severe peril.

Luckily, his early decision proved wise. By forsaking the Great Path of Wood, angering many through his secret granting of the Divine Position, and devoting himself entirely to mastering the Path of Reincarnation, he has now arrived at this crucial point.

Everyone knows the immense strength of the Reincarnation Path, and plenty practice it in the Yin Department, yet few possess the talent to advance deeper along it.

At this moment, with the Wheel-turning King having progressed this far and now able to attempt proving himself as a Taoist Monarch, he takes the initiative to recall the old pact with the Witch Deity Teaching.

This move serves not just as a call for the other side to honor their deal but also as a gesture of friendship.

Given their previous exchange involving the Divine Position, a connection exists between the two sides. Especially since the Wheel-turning King aims to become a Taoist Monarch and command the mighty Laws of Reincarnation, he now stands worthy of partnering with the Witch Deity Teaching.

That's precisely why he raises those past events; without this, neither would bring them up.

Though nothing was said outright back then, an unspoken consensus lingered: should the Wheel-turning King fail to reach this level on his own, the deal would dissolve, and the Witch Deity Teaching would never commit resources to help someone prove themselves as a Taoist Monarch.

For deals and pacts to hold weight, both sides must stand as equals; otherwise, suggesting them invites nothing but shame or even doom.

"The Reincarnation Path is such a mighty route—if someone proves as a Taoist Monarch there, even a fresh one just ascended, it would surely mean tremendous battle strength!" The Witch God Sect Leader’s eyes gleamed, as if a sudden idea struck him.

With the Wheel-turning King now asking them to uphold the agreement, the Witch God Sect Leader clearly sees the offered goodwill.

And when it comes to overtures from a soon-to-be Taoist Monarch powerhouse, even the Witch God Sect Leader wouldn’t turn them away. No matter the current might of the Witch Deity Teaching, allying with additional strong figures always proves beneficial.

Moreover, this particular Taoist Monarch, among the newly risen ones, holds solid power without being so dominant as to threaten the Witch Deity Teaching or its gains, positioning him as an ideal ally.

In particular, given the Wheel-turning King’s history with trading the Star Lord Divine Position and Wood Dao Authority, he’s bound to clash with the Jade Emperor and stay at odds with the Taoist School.

"This means Lady Pingxin will finally have a rival!" Zhuli Jiuyin Ancestor Witch remarked with a profound undertone.

The Laws of Reincarnation and the Reincarnation Path aren’t walked by the Wheel-turning King alone; right now, one being has already proven the Reincarnation Path to claim the Taoist Monarch title, and that’s Lady Pingxin, the close ally of Imperial Honors Houtu and former Reincarnation Demon God of the Nether Yin Department.

Should the Wheel-turning King manage to prove as a Taoist Monarch down the line, the Reincarnation Path won’t remain under Lady Pingxin’s sole dominance anymore—instead, it’ll spark a rivalry between the two.

"Cultivation itself means vying against endless foes; true peaks come only after crushing countless rivals." Ju Mang Ancestor Witch stated icily from nearby.

Lady Pingxin is a Taoist Monarch, no doubt—an Innate Demon God reborn, linked to Imperial Honors Houtu and Zhuli Jiuyin as shared Demon Gods from old times. Some camaraderie might exist between them.

But what concern is that to us? If Lady Pingxin chooses to ally with the Witch Deity Teaching and integrate fully, then she’d become a partner, aiding in countering foes and diluting dangers.

However, across millennia, she’s never forged a real alliance with the Witch Deity Teaching. Their rare team-ups stemmed purely from shared gains.

On the flip side, the Wheel-turning King’s welcoming stance is something they can’t simply ignore.

This also sends a message to the wider world, informing other Taoist Monarchs that while the Witch Deity Teaching wields great power, it won’t hoard every advantage. Partnerships remain open as long as they don’t harm the Witch Deity Teaching’s core interests.

Naturally, Ju Mang Ancestor Witch harbors his own subtle motives here too. Though the Witch Deity Teaching stands strong today, each Ancestor Witch pursues personal stakes. When common goals for the Witch Deity Teaching arise, unity prevails, but internal splits often hinge on raw power.