The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 2032: Chapter 1978–1979: Not Worth Mentioning; Alliance Hierarch Emerges from Seclusion

“It seems that although we have a Taoist Monarch born among us, in the eyes of those veteran forces, we are still insignificant!” Zi Tianxiong’s words were calm, but there was a cold killing intent in his eyes.

As a formidable hero, he can be both forceful and adaptable. In times of weakness, he can swallow humiliation and bow down, but that doesn’t mean he lacks anger.

Since the revival of the Divine Land World, numerous powerful beings have returned, and the situation between heaven and earth has changed. They were forced to band together and support each other, sacrificing many things for it.

They have been enduring and waiting, just for a chance to reach the peak.

Now that Zhao Baiyang has confirmed his position as a Taoist Monarch, the Heterodox Alliance has stepped into the ranks of the top immortal sects. Although Zi Tianxiong and others have not confirmed their positions as Taoist Monarchs, they do not consider themselves inferior to others.

The actions of the Xuantian Sect at this moment made them realize that even among top immortal sects, there are differences, and those veteran top immortal sects have some discrimination against these new rising stars.

“Now it’s finally clear why there is such a big conflict between the newly ascended Dao Lords and the veteran Daoist Monarchs. It turns out that even though one seems to reach the top rank, there are still many limitations unless one stands at the highest level.” Xue Wuheng also spoke coldly, his tone chilling.

The conflict between veteran Daoist Monarchs and newly ascended Dao Lords is the most talked-about gossip among the powerful beings in this world. Many powerful beings do not understand why there is such a significant conflict between the two sides.

One must know that even if there is a conflict of interest, as long as the newly ascended Dao Lords do not have enough confidence, they do not need to be overly hasty. They can steady their progress, proceed gradually, and wait for the opportunity to arrive.

But now, having personally experienced the disregard from the Xuantian Sect, Xue Wuheng and others have suddenly felt deeply resonant, understanding why this is the case.

The newly ascended Dao Lords have indeed reached the pinnacle level of cultivators, but this is the view of ordinary True Immortals, the view of the newly ascended Dao Lords. The veteran Daoist Monarchs have never acknowledged these people as worthy of truly standing shoulder to shoulder with them.

Many veteran Daoist Monarchs hold a sense of superiority, a feeling of being high above, and of course, this is not only the case for these veteran Daoist Monarchs; many cultivators themselves have a sense of superiority.

Everyone is equal above oneself, but beneath oneself, the hierarchy is distinct; this is the mentality of many cultivators.

But when one finds oneself under the rules set by others, it is difficult for many powerful beings to accept.

Especially for the newly ascended Dao Lords who have just entered the top-level ranks, how could they tolerate and accept the indifference from veteran Daoist Monarchs? Naturally, they will want to break the current state of affairs, remake the world according to their own will, and at least rise above it.

This is the true fact of the Divine Continent and the Realms of Heavenly Seas, where all cultivators wish to climb the peak, maintaining rules that favor them while wanting to break those that are unfavorable, which is the extreme double standard.

“With our current situation, the Alliance Hierarch has not yet emerged, so we are not opponents for the Xuantian Sect. Moreover, even if we confront the Xuantian Sect due to a whim, we may end up at a disadvantage and be ridiculed by others.” Tie Qianshan said with a frown.

He was especially dissatisfied with the Xuantian Sect’s actions this time, but dissatisfaction aside, he could clearly see the current situation. With the Heterodox Alliance’s strength, it is unable to contend with the Xuantian Sect.

Of course, being unable to contend means not being able to achieve the final victory without any harm or retreat safely. If they wanted to, they could at least drag the Xuantian Sect into mutual destruction, with significant losses on both sides, but the Xuantian Sect would not fare well either.

However, even if this could be achieved, it would hold no meaning, at least regarding the current situation.

In this chaotic situation, with each side eyeing the other covetously, waiting silently for the opportunity, if they now fight a life-and-death battle with the Xuantian Sect just for face, although it would save face and drag the Xuantian Sect into troubled waters, it would only be just that. Besides this, the Heterodox Alliance would gain no further advantage, missing the opportunity to reach the peak, or might even become prey for other forces.

If they go to war for this reason, the other forces might laugh themselves to death, as they would be rid of two strong opponents, and could take advantage to expand. Each faction might welcome such a scenario.

“But are we going to just watch and allow ourselves to be humiliated by them?” The Vajra Sect Leader said with some reluctance.

Tie Qianshan’s words weren’t wrong. They couldn’t risk their own interests due to a whim and miss the opportunity to rise; this is an extremely rational answer.

But to directly allow others to humiliate them is a huge blow to the morale of the Heterodox Alliance. If the information spreads, it will also lead others to believe that the Heterodox Alliance is weak on the inside, easy to bully.

Tie Qianshan remained silent, unsure how to explain or persuade these people, as he himself was not necessarily willing to endure humiliation in his heart. At some point, he also thought it might be better to take a gamble and go for broke against the opponent.

However, this is the reality. Sometimes, the reality is just so cruel. Even having entered the ranks of the top immortal sects, they cannot do as they please.

“This is a rational approach. We’ve endured for thousands of years to build such a foundation. How could we abandon it because of a whim? If we did so, where would those thousands of years of hard work go?” A voice broke the silence within the hall.