The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1387: Chapter 134–135 Life Simulation–Fire Country Secrets_2 Chapter 1387: Chapter 134–135 Life Simulation–Fire Country Secrets_2 Just like how Pei Xuanjing leafed through the records of Fire Country, he gained a profound understanding of the historical changes of the entire Fire Country and the surrounding region.

Fire Country had been established for over fifty thousand years, and even if each King had been a Demigod Strong, there should have been at least ten generations of succession.

However, in reality, since the pioneer Demigod Strong founded the nation, Fire Country has seen the succession of more than twenty Kings, averaging just over two thousand years per ruler.

Such information was actually unknown to clans like the human race from which Pei Xuanjing came, as fifty thousand years was enough to bury many things, especially for the human race.

Although some human tribal communities had Demigod Strong presences, even the larger tribes couldn’t guarantee a Demigod Strong in every generation. Fifty thousand years were enough for a tribe to rise from nothing, reach its zenith, then decline until its demise.

Not to mention clans like the human race, even for some of the Gods who ascended to the Divine Position, fifty thousand years might have been enough time for them to fall, and the legacies of their God Clan could have also declined and been destroyed.

Fire Country, standing tall for fifty thousand years, seemed eternal and impervious to fall in the eyes of ordinary beings. Some even believed that the King of Fire Country had never changed, for from their birth to their death, the same King ruled.

Only by delving deep into it did Pei Xuanjing come to understand the current situation of Fire Country, learning that the current King was over two thousand four hundred years old and had been ruling this land for over two thousand years.

Based on the five-thousand-year lifespan of a Demigod, the current King of Fire Country had just passed the halfway mark. He was at his prime, just one step away from ascending to the Divine Position, his most powerful moment.

Yet, beings who truly understood the history of Fire Country wouldn’t actually believe it to be flourishing at its peak and strongest moment. Instead, they were aware that the current King’s seemingly prosperous reign was underpinned by turbulent undercurrents.

According to the history of Fire Country, each King only ruled for just over two thousand years, and even if some had longer reigns, it was not by much.

So, did the transition of each King of Fire Country signify a true Ascension to God, entry into the Divine Court?

Not at all. If every King of Fire Country could ascend to godhood, the Cultivation of this world would not be so difficult. Even if they were divine descendants with the blood of Gods, it was impossible for so many Gods to emerge.

Throughout the fifty thousand years of Fire Country, only two of the more than twenty Kings, aside from the initial pioneer of Fire Country, Fire God, the progenitor of the Fire Tribe’s lineage, managed to truly Ascend to God.

Beyond these three deities who successfully achieved Ascension, the remaining near-twenty Demi-God Peak strongmen perished, dissipated into the cosmos, and never achieved godhood.

Among over twenty Kings, only three ascended to Divinity. Such a success rate was astonishingly low. It is worth noting that each of the fallen Kings was no weakling. Even the current strong King couldn’t confidently claim he was more powerful than any of the past unsuccessful ones.

The shadow of failure loomed over him, like a divine sword hanging above his head, ready to fall at any moment and sever his life.

This is why, as the King of Fire Country appeared closer and closer to ascending to Divinity, he remained vigilant and deeply concerned.

“The fall of nearly twenty Demigod Strong, what could be the cause? It definitely isn’t just due to confrontations with other strong beings, or hindrances on the path,” pondered Pei Xuanjing, his fingers stroking a Jade Slip engraved with Shenwen, his eyes glowing with the rotation of sun and moon, capable of absorbing everything.

There wasn’t a detailed explanation for the reasons behind this, only a cursory one stating that these Kings failed to ascend because of their inability to condense the Divinity Laws.

The failure to condense the Divinity Laws had different reasons: some Kings had sustained hidden injuries in combat with enemies, while others encountered obstructions at critical moments…

Indeed, kingdoms like the Fire Country had numerous opponents. Often, Kings would engage in combat with other kingdom rulers over conflicts of interest and territorial disputes. Should their strength prove insufficient, they would inevitably sustain injuries, which could affect their foundations.

But these Kings were no fools; they ruled their kingdoms and possessed countless resources. They could fully wait until they had recovered to their peak condition before attempting a breakthrough.

It was known that when they attempted their breakthroughs, these Kings were not at the end of their lifespans. By all estimates, each one chose to break through at the peak of their power, as if something were urging them not to delay any further.

Besides, some Kings might be weak, but others had suppressed all opposition since their ascension, expanded their territories, and were so powerful that other kingdoms dared not encroach. How could they be injured?

As for the so-called obstructions, Pei Xuanjing found it even more puzzling. It was as if none of these demigod strong had protectors during their breakthrough, and not even their kingdom’s demigods made an appearance.

It was known that their chosen place for a breakthrough would undoubtedly be the safest location–the Royal Capital. Yet enemies could so easily invade and, apart from the death of the King attempting Ascension to God, none of the demigods within the Royal Capital fell, not even sustaining severe injuries. This was quite strange.

There must be secrets hidden within. Although not officially recorded, all successors to the throne of the Fire Country were well aware of this; otherwise, they would not act so urgently and in such unison, choosing their own peak moments for a breakthrough.

An idea sparked in Pei Xuanjing’s mind after he had come into contact with the Cultivation system of this world and speculated about the Gods of this realm. He couldn’t help but entertain some bolder thoughts.

“If that’s the case, it would mean that the Gods of this world are even more ruthless and unscrupulous than I thought,” Pei Xuanjing’s eyes shone with a keen light, as if piercing through all the fog and glimpsing the deeply concealed truth.

However, all of this was merely his speculation, and Pei Xuanjing had yet to find any real clues or evidence.

But Pei Xuanjing felt no urgency–after all, if his conjectures were correct, the current King of the Fire Country was about to reach this step as well. Thus, by remaining within the King City, he would be able to discern the reasons behind the successive actions and events.

“Xi, I have a matter to discuss with you,” Sui’s voice came from outside, his tone different from before, tinged with uncertainty.

This was something Pei Xuanjing had never heard before; the Sui he knew was always cheerful and optimistic, as if nothing could ever cause him worry or distress.

Remembering that Sui’s recent destination had been the King City, Pei Xuanjing’s lips curved into a smile. Perhaps, just as he had surmised, the Fire Country’s King had finally taken action, or perhaps his situation had become so urgent that he had no choice but to act.

“Xi, my friend, I need your help now,” Sui entered the room, standing in front of Pei Xuanjing and spoke earnestly.

Such solemnity had never been seen in Sui before and was completely contrary to his usual demeanor.

“Of course!” Pei Xuanjing didn’t hesitate, didn’t ask why, and agreed decisively.

This response, so immediate from Pei Xuanjing, actually surprised Sui. Before coming here, he had rehearsed countless scenarios in his mind, wondering how to convince Xi to help him.

But suddenly he realized that all those preparations were meaningless–Xi hadn’t even asked why.