The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1334: Chapters 1282-1283: The Emperor of Heaven’s Difficult Position – Differing Interests Chapter 1334: Chapters 1282-1283: The Emperor of Heaven’s Difficult Position – Differing Interests The position of the Emperor of Heaven had never been an easy one, especially for those who desired to be the sole authority, proclaimers of the celestial mandate, rulers over the heavens and earth, and the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies.

Let alone Zhu Houji, even if it were Pei Xuanjing who took the position of the Emperor of Heaven, he too would find it difficult to suppress all dissent and unite the entire Heavenly Court. It was impossible.

Even if Pei Xuanjing had enough power to suppress all dissent, the relentless rebellions would continuously wear down his time and energy, delaying his cultivation. Therefore, Pei Xuanjing didn’t care about the position of the Emperor of Heaven.

If one were to say that Zhu Houji’s position as the Emperor of Heaven was fought for with his own might, then his authority, albeit not completely unhindered, would enable him to grasp control over most of the Heavenly Court. He could gradually usurp more authority and eventually become the rightful Emperor of Heaven.

Unfortunately, his position as the Emperor of Heaven wasn’t earned through his own fist and sword, but rather through Pei Xuanjing’s compromise with various True Immortals. When the Heavenly Court was established, these True Immortals had each made their moves and laid their groundwork.

Even if the plots of these True Immortals changed, the original chess pieces, upon acquiring authority and ascending the Immortal Path, began to resist the True Immortals behind them, wanting to step out of the chessboard and participate in the grand scheme of the world as chess players. But it is undeniable that on the objective of rendering the Emperor of Heaven a figurehead, they were unanimous.

This meant that the Heavenly Court, albeit nominally the imperial court, was in reality a large alliance, similar to the tribal alliances of the human race in ancient times, with Jade Emperor Zhu Houji merely a tribal chieftain, elevated to the position of the Alliance Hierarch.

If he wished to truly control authority, he would need to, like the ancient Human Race Common Masters, subdue all opponents by his own might, and then seize the power.

But in Pei Xuanjing’s view, the other party was simply too hasty, too eager.

The former Lord of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, Zhu Houji, once had his word taken as the law within the Divine Dynasty, and no one within it dared to disobey him. Even Emperor Wenchang Wang Boan, who had the stature to resist him, was bound by propriety, cultivation, and morals, and inevitably would not rival him.

However, that was within the Divine Dynasty. Zhu Houji, who controlled everything within it, was not a True Immortal; in the grand scope of the world, there were many entities he feared that could eradicate him at any moment.

Every one of these True Immortals posed a tremendous threat to him, making all his reliance indisputable. This was an extremely contradictory existence, forcing him to tolerate and bide his time.

Initially, he believed that he had not entered the Immortal Path, so he endured. But as he ascended to the throne of Emperor Jade and simultaneously attained True Immortality in both Divine Immortal Path and Earthly Immortal Path, his power had reached its peak. He did not fear even the veteran True Immortals, which gave him great confidence.

With a blade in his bosom, murderous intent arises spontaneously. Now that Jade Emperor Zhu Houji had power, naturally, he began to re-establish his position in the world, needing to voice his opinion and grasp the corresponding authority.

But how could the veteran True Immortals be easily dealt with?

Who among them didn’t know the ambitions of Jade Emperor Zhu Houji?

And with their wisdom, how could they possibly give Jade Emperor Zhu Houji any chance to divide and conquer? At least in the current situation, there was no possibility whatsoever.

The road ahead is long and arduous, and success isn’t achieved overnight. Thus, Pei Xuanjing believed that the other party was too hasty.

And moreover, what can be obstructed momentarily, cannot be obstructed forever.

At present, some of the Star Lords and Gods oppose the sole development of worlds because they lack the capacity and are unwilling to cede benefits to others. Therefore, they stand firm in opposition.

However, if they possessed the same ability and could completely develop and manage a world on their own, maximizing its benefits, these Gods would inevitably become another staunch bastion supporting the cause.

And as the Heavenly Court continued to grow stronger, so would every God, with their own interest groups and backers emerging as an inevitable consequence.

Pei Xuanjing saw all this very clearly.

“Thank you, Master Pei, for your guidance. I understand,” Zhu Houji said, his tone neutral, choosing not to say more.

He knew, given Master Pei’s personality, that nothing could hinder what the other had decided upon.

At the same time, he was even more convinced of his own speculations that the Emperor of Heaven controlling all was something even Master Pei did not wish to see.

If he were to obediently play the puppet, even if he wanted to vie for a portion of the authority, Master Pei would help him. But if he wished to be the true Emperor of Heaven, then their objectives would clash.

Perhaps, one day, Master Pei might become his greatest obstacle.

“Wait, lie in hiding? I have lain low for many years; how can I continue to do so?” A cold sneer emerged from the depths of Jade Emperor Zhu Houji’s heart.

How could he not know what Master Pei thought, advising him to hold back, make plans methodically, and wait for the right day?

But when would that day come? This is not the mortal world where opponents can be outlived through age.

As this world continually develops, these old-timers only grow stronger. If he does not seize more authority now, the future will only be more challenging.

“Prejudices in people’s hearts are like towering mountains. If one always yields, it will make others believe you are weak and can be bullied, leading to even more challengers. Even those who follow you will one by one depart,” Zhu Houji had his own understanding.