The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1216: Chapter 1164 – Chapter 1165 Trial Ends, The Greed of the Strong_2 Chapter 1216: Chapter 1164 – Chapter 1165 Trial Ends, The Greed of the Strong_2 “Once the Heavenly Court becomes the orthodox authority, then even Supreme Overlords, if they do not hold a certain Divine Position and Authority within the Heavenly Court, would likely be ostracized by the many True Immortals, unable to dominate the situation of Heaven and Earth,” Zhu Houji thought to himself.

He had made numerous forecasts about this future situation, even in conjunction with Bai Xiaosheng’s calculations and had vaguely inquired Pei Xuanjing about it.

According to the currently unfolding situation, in the future, many True Immortals will operate behind the scenes, turning the Heavenly Court into the greatest ruler between Heaven and Earth, around which everything will revolve.

These True Immortals have great power and can stand at the pinnacle of Heaven and Earth, even without a Divine Position.

Yet, even as Supreme Overlords, without a Divine Position and not being part of the Heavenly Court, they will naturally be ostracized in the future and be unable to share in future benefits.

This is a selection, a reshuffling, where if one fails to occupy a favorable position, they will lose their place and authority in the future.

“Surely no strong figure who has reached this point, each with enough wisdom, would be foolish enough to not see the core of the future and, without the ability to become a True Immortal, give up the authority of a Divine Position, right?” Zhu Houji shook his head, dismissing the thought as he did not believe any power would be so foolish.

If any strong figure really were to reach this point, they would not only be mocked by other powerful beings but also completely lose their qualifications to stand at the summit.

When there was no Heavenly Court, the True Immortals ruled everything and, although there were strong and weak figures outside of them, it was fundamentally an identity.

However, when the Heavenly Court exists, with the support of True Immortals and recognition from the Will of the Heaven and Earth, then it is the orthodox force, representing Heaven and Earth.

Strong figures without a position within the Heavenly Court are like temples without Divine Dynasty’s decree, considered obscene worship of heterodox gods and unacknowledged.

“Either become a True Immortal or a part of the Heavenly Court, there is no other choice; otherwise, one is heterodox and not recognized by the orthodoxy,” Zhu Houji said coldly. This was a battle for authority, a struggle for legitimacy that absolutely cannot change.

Perhaps in the past, heterodox powers might have had the chance to overturn the orthodoxy, but now with the True Immortals in place and acknowledged by the Will of the Heaven and Earth, it is predestined that no one can contend with the Heavenly Court.

“Summon someone, take out some Spiritual Materials from the royal treasury, and send them to the Li Family of Longxi, say it’s a gift from me,” Zhu Houji suddenly remembered something, a smile appearing on his face as he instructed.

“Your servant obeys the decree!” Huang Jin, who stood outside the palace, immediately responded.

Although curious, he never asked more than necessary.

“The Li Family of Longxi, with their extraordinary Qi Luck, may be worthy of my move to gain a favor,” Zhu Houji recalled the events that occurred during the Bloody Trial.

Initially, there were twelve people who joined Pang Hong in the struggle to seize the fruits of the Divine Tree, and all twelve ate a fruit of the Divine Tree. However, only three ultimately emerged victorious, including the head of the Li Family of Longxi, Heavenly King Li.

Pang Hong, Wither-Bloom Venerable, and Heavenly King Li were the biggest beneficiaries of this Divine Tree fruit scheme. Even the Mo Family Four Brothers, who initiated the plan, did not make it to the end.

Indeed, the Mo Family Four Brothers made a decisive choice when the situation turned sour; they traded the remaining Divine Tree fruits urgently, letting go of the hot potatoes in their hands, and in exchange obtained substantial Cultivation resources.

But this only made the human race’s powerful beings stop targeting them while the Demon Race’s powerful beings completely set their sights on them.

Not to mention these Demon Race powerhouses were angered that the four brothers refused to trade with them, they also believed that even if they consumed the fruits, the Demon Race had special methods to Refine them, reverting the effects and extracting the medicinal properties of the Divine Tree fruits from the brothers.

Furthermore, during the trade of the fruits, they obtained so many Cultivation resources; it was truly a vast fortune, enough to make many Supreme Overlords envious and covetous.

Combining these factors, although the Supreme Overlords of the human race did not wish to antagonize the True Immortals and thereby refrained from attacking the Brothers of Mo Family, they were compelled by the prospects.

But similarly, these Supreme Overlords also stood by indifferently, never lifting a finger to help during the moments when the Brothers of Mo Family were ambushed by the Demon Race.

Only after the Demon Race finished ambushing the Mo Family Four Brothers would they make their move; not only could they seize resources, but they could also avenge the Mo Family Four Brothers, displaying great righteousness.

Such behavior, although seemingly unethical, did not violate the rules.

Even in the midst of this Bloody Trial, where life and death are fated, there is no obligatory duty to help even members of the human race; it can’t even be called unethical.

Ultimately, it is the lure of wealth that sways the heart. The Mo Family Four Brothers’ understanding of their own situation was too shallow; they believed that the thing the Supreme Beings were most concerned with was the fruit of the Divine Tree, and that by discarding these hot potatoes, they could assure their own survival.

After all, the four brothers believed they had themselves ascended to the Strongest Realm and thought that together they could contend with even the Supreme Overlords; surely no one would target them anymore.

However, they underestimated the madness of the Demon Race, and even more so, the hatred the Golden Bimong Tribe held toward them, leading to their ultimate demise–their souls returning to the Gods Sealing List.

In this struggle for the Divine Tree, aside from those who survived, like Pang Hong, Wither-Bloom Venerable, and Heavenly King Li, although they ascended to the Strongest Realm with the power of the Divine Tree’s fruit and even gained premature insight into the profundities of the Immortal Path, they ultimately died with their souls returning to the Gods Sealing List.

Whether this was a gain or a loss, probably only they know for sure.

However, regardless, the act of seizing the Divine Tree’s fruit established significant merit. Even though those few whose souls returned to the Gods Sealing List, once the Demon Race is annihilated and the Heavenly Court is established, the Gods Sealing List will assuredly reserve a Divine Position for them.

Of course, the three who managed to successfully emerge from this Bloody Trial gained even more benefits.

With the end of this Bloody Trial, the conflict between the human race and the Demon Race has been temporarily suppressed, with the strong of both clans searching under the command of True Immortals for traces of the Innate Gods and Demons.

But they all know that the animosity and conflict between the human race and the Demon Race have peaked and become almost impossible to resolve.

Once their issues with the Innate Gods and Demons are dealt with, it will be time for the final battle between the two mighty races.

The human race and the Demon Race are both making war preparations, many forbidden arrays and prohibited magical treasures and Divine Artifacts have been unsealed, all for the pursuit of ultimate victory.

“Junior Sect Leader truly displayed divine might in this Bloody Trial, bringing widespread fame to our Shen Xiao name. It is truly a joyous and congratulatory occasion!” Yu Zhenzi offered his congratulations to the returning Pang Hong.

Pang Hong responded with continuous modesty, “Uncle-Master Yu Zhenzi jests. It was only good luck that I didn’t encounter strong opponents and managed to luck out in completing the mission. It is fortunate that I did not bring shame upon my master.”

After speaking, he looked towards Yu Zhenzi, inquiring, “May I know if master is around?”

“The True Monarch has been in seclusion these past few days,” Yu Zhenzi replied. “However, regarding the Junior Sect Leader’s return, the True Monarch has already given instructions. Whether you stay on Shenxiao Mountain for seclusion and cultivation, return to the battlefield to continue holding the fort for both clans, or go out into the world to search for traces of the Innate Gods and Demons, it’s entirely up to you to decide.”

Pei Xuanjing, although aware of Pang Hong’s imminent return, had his affairs to attend to.

Moreover, Pang Hong had grown to the present day, with the Immortal Path within reach; he no longer needed much guidance from Pei Xuanjing. What was needed next was for him to independently forge a path of his own; Pei Xuanjing was not suited for meddling too much.

So, whatever Pang Hong decides to do next, he can go ahead without hesitation; after all, everything has the support of his master, Pei Xuanjing, behind him, with no need for too much concern.

Pang Hong also realized this. After contemplating for a while, he said, “In that case, I will adjust myself on the mountain for a few days. Then, I will go and meet those Innate Gods and Demons.”