The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1321: Chapters 1268-1269 – Various Wills Act Independently, Cut Off to Prevent Minor Issues from Becoming Serious_2 Chapter 1321: Chapters 1268-1269 – Various Wills Act Independently, Cut Off to Prevent Minor Issues from Becoming Serious_2 Indeed, Pei Xuanjing thought just so. After all, when he began the Enthronement, there were many resources in the world that Pei Xuanjing deemed unworthy, but for the many disciples of the Shenxiao Sect, they too needed those resources for Cultivation.

Even though Pei Xuanjing’s strength was so formidable that he could suppress the heavens and the earth alone, he still could not forget the old ties, and the loyal support of the disciples of the Shenxiao Sect deserved some rewards in return.

Of course, in the process, the Shenxiao Sect would collide with other major powers but would absolutely not oppress ordinary Independent Practitioners. Moreover, when the Shenxiao Sect expanded to a certain level, Pei Xuanjing subtly hinted to Pang Hong to restrain the disciples of the Sect from becoming too greedy.

As of today, Pei Xuanjing felt that the time was ripe, believing he could start his own plan.

“I did not expect that Sect Leader Brother had already made a decision. Then, how should we proceed?” Yu Zhenzi asked curiously.

“The intention of our Master is to let them self-cultivate for a while!” Pang Hong said with a smile.

Although the Master hadn’t laid out everything, Pang Hong had some enlightenment regarding the general development of the plan.

In the end, it all came down to a matter of interests, and not only did many major powers and ordinary Independent Practitioners have conflicts of interest, but also between the execution of the Authority of the Heavenly Court and the many major powers there were mutual collisions.

This time, it was an excellent opportunity regarding the new world that had been discovered and how to deal with it. Whether to let the discoverer handle it or to have the Heavenly Court take over for maximization of interests, it unquestionably ignited everything.

There was significant controversy over these issues, with everyone having their own views.

Some of the powerful, with their own strength and countless fortifications, had enough power to independently explore a world on their own.

Therefore, they wanted to seize more autonomy in this process, in order to secure more Fortuitous Opportunities for their Cultivation, turning them into resources and bargaining chips to exchange for more.

But, a part of the powerful did not agree with this method; they came from Independent Practitioner backgrounds, and although they had strong capabilities, they lacked sufficient fortifications and influence. Independently exploring a new world was a loss-making endeavor for them, and they preferred to utilize the power of the Heavenly Court.

Of course, during this process, not all powerful individuals from major powers supported independent exploration, nor did all those from Independent Practitioner backgrounds oppose it.

Everyone stands on different grounds, and the interest group they represent naturally changes. Even those powerful beings of major powers, especially those who now hold high positions in the Heavenly Court.

Take those Imperial Honors and True Gods of various departments as examples; in the Heavenly Court, they are Emperor Monarchs, Heavenly Monarchs, with overwhelming Authority. Yet, even though they are formidable within their Sects of origin, there are still elders to reckon with, unable to obtain the righteousness of the cause, hamstrung.

Not every Imperial Honor and True God in the Heavenly Court is like the True God of the Thunder Department, Pang Hong, who occupies high positions both in the Heavenly Court and in the immortal sect behind him, wielding Authority.

And not every Wielder from the Sects holds the same attitude as Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing, who is indifferent to all affairs, leaving Authority to his disciples.

In the beginning, these Imperial Honors and True Gods from major powers still remembered the cultivation and fellowship of their Sects. Even at the cost of part of their own interest, they were willing to assist the Sects in many matters.

But the thing about fellowship, no matter how deep it may be, if it is constantly consumed, then it will eventually run out one day.

Just as a newly married woman is willing to do much for her family of origin, treating her own nephews as if they were her children,Ultimately, they have their own families and their own descendants–can there be any confusion over who is closer, a son or a nephew?

The Empress of the Da Zhou Divine Dynasty, at the time of her death, even though she knew there would be a reckoning, still passed the authority to her own son, not her nephew, which speaks volumes.

Those of great powers who begin as Imperial Honors and True Gods may not care at first, but once they sit in those positions, wielding the Authority of the Heavenly Court and commanding their own subordinates, do they not need to take care of those subordinates to prevent disunity and dissent?

There is a natural order of closeness among people, and even if these Imperial Honors and True Gods give their originating Sects many benefits, most of the renown still falls upon their Sect elders, while it is actually the Gods under their command who are their true trump cards.

In such circumstances, how could these Imperial Honors and True Gods allow individual handling of worlds? If so, the majesty of the Heavenly Court would be lost, its authority eroded by various forces, and the authority in their hands would be lost as well.

Indeed, those Imperial Honors and True Gods who come from great powers seem to be on the same side, but they achieve status within their originating Sects precisely because they hold high positions in the Heavenly Court with power in their grasp.

But if the Heavenly Court’s authority is eroded, and the Sects intervene in the Heavenly Court affairs directly, bypassing them, how will they manage?

When faced with a choice between their own interests and those of their Sects, whether to hold power alone or become a vassal is a matter worth contemplating.

Perhaps some of the Imperial Honors and True Gods will choose their originating Sects and not worry about losing their authority, but others must make a clear separation.

After all, previously they sacrificed their own interests to help the Sects suppress independent practitioners, but the worlds now discovered by the Heavenly Court are in the interest of the Court, which could be seen as betrayal.

“Then perhaps this opportunity could lead to struggles within the Heavenly Court, disputes over authority, but outwardly a united voice will be heard, upholding the interests of the Heavenly Court. Is this what the Sect Leader Brother wishes to see?” Yu Zhenzi frowned, considering the future development of the Heavenly Court.

From his perspective, although he is a True God of the Heavenly Court, he is more of a nominal figure; everything comes from the Shenxiao Sect, from the Sect Leader Brother, so naturally, he stands on the side of the Sect Leader Brother.

If the Heavenly Court truly unites, will it affect the many True Immortals, and the Longevity Taoist Monarch, the Sect Leader Brother? This was something he needed to ponder.

“Master believes that, no matter what, the unity of the Heavenly Court, or rather, struggles within the rules that do not lead to breakdown, must emerge,” said Pang Hong solemnly, his face also carrying some concern: “The Expansion Plan of the Heavenly Court will encounter all sorts of worlds, and no one can say for sure what they will be like. The worlds that the Heavenly Court has discovered now are indeed weak, trivial Small Thousand Worlds that can be suppressed effortlessly. But what about in the future? Who dares to ensure that in this vast Chaos Void, no stronger worlds will appear, and by then, if the Heavenly Court is not already united, will it be too late to bring everyone together?”

Unity is easy to speak of, but difficult to achieve.

And contradictions, such things are easily concealed at first, but as time goes on and conflicts of interest intensify, the contradictions will inevitably deepen and become harder to resolve.

Now, they can suppress new worlds on their own; their power is great, so they allow disputes among all sides, rendering the Heavenly Court fragmented, which is indeed convenient for control, but also undoubtedly weakens the Heavenly Court’s power.

What to do if one day a far stronger world is discovered, and when their own power is not enough to easily resolve it, and unity is required? Can the contradictions accumulated over these long years be resolved so easily?

This is hardly realistic; perhaps even before that day arrives, the Heavenly Court will fight within itself over uneven distribution of benefits, ending up fragmented.

This does not align with Pei Xuanjing’s vision, even though it would benefit him in controlling the world and allow him to gain more benefits. But no doubt, it is akin to drinking poison to quench thirst, creating a deep pit for the future.