The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 2041: Chapter 1986–1987: Wan Fayi’s Pressure (Part 2)

The attempt to make a cow drink by force is simply unachievable.

“With the influence of our Shenxiao Sect, it’s not appropriate for us to handle this matter. Sometimes, even acting as a mediator or peacemaker can be misunderstood and produce opposite effects,” Pang Hong explained, with a gentle tone, not finding Wu Fa Yi’s words incorrect.

Wu Fa Yi’s idea is not wrong; from the perspective of the Shenxiao Sect, if some ordinary immortal sects affiliated with the Shenxiao Sect were to step forward to mediate and ease conflicts, it would be a good choice even if they couldn’t truly resolve the animosity, just delaying the conflict.

But at the level of the Taoist Monarch and the top immortal sects, such an approach is entirely ineffective. In fact, due to the Shenxiao Sect’s mighty power, they would be even more resistant, not wanting the Shenxiao Sect to intervene in their core matters.

They would never be manipulated, and the Shenxiao Sect’s intervention would have no effect, but rather the opposite.

For the past ten thousand years, the Shenxiao Sect has been one of the most powerful factions in the world. Pei Xuanjing was also the initiator of the expansion of the Heavenly Court, bringing benefits to countless people with unimaginable prestige.

However, the current situation has developed as it has because of the conflict of interests. If Pei Xuanjing’s influence could truly stop the conflict between the two factions, the world’s current stance wouldn’t have evolved to this point, or at least it could have been delayed for more time.

Even to put it bluntly, don’t be fooled by the Shenxiao Sect’s current status as the overlord of top immortal sects. In the eyes of all forces, it is also a huge threat, and they are always on guard against a giant like the Shenxiao Sect.

After all, if we were in their shoes, facing an entity that already poses a threat and needs to be watched cautiously, it’s hard not to feel disgusted when they start meddling in our affairs.

Every faction has its position, and the Shenxiao Sect has its own. This ensures that even as a mediator, they have their interests, so to both sides, you seem to be sacrificing their interests to make up for your own.

For instance, in this matter, the conflict between the Xuantian Sect and the Outsider Alliance hasn’t yet erupted. If the Shenxiao Sect steps in to mediate, the Xuantian Sect might think you are sheltering the Outsider Alliance, questioning whether you’ve come to some agreement.

And standing from the Outsider Alliance’s position, they might suspect some collusion or deal between the Shenxiao Sect and the Xuantian Sect aimed at selling out the Outsider Alliance’s interests, thus using them as leverage to pressure them.

It is when the human heart is most unpredictable, especially concerning one’s own interests, making it even harder to articulate.

“To sum up, we are viewing from an outsider’s perspective, considering that the Outsider Alliance poses a threat to the Xuantian Sect, at least having the potential to drag them into mutual destruction,” Yu Zhenzi sneered, “But from the Xuantian Sect’s point of view, they do not consider the Outsider Alliance as having the qualifiers to stand alongside them, unable to pose a threat. It’s precisely because of this that they are bold enough to ignore the Outsider Alliance and humiliate them so blatantly.”

“Can you guess, if we directly tell the Xuantian Sect about the potential threat from the Outsider Alliance, would the Xuantian Sect believe it? If the Xuantian Sect doesn’t believe it, that’s fine. But if they do, and choose to preemptively eliminate the crisis, what kind of role will we be playing in all this?” Pang Hong said with a complex expression.

Some things can only be detected by oneself; an outsider’s words are never fully trustworthy.

They’ve dealt extensively with the Outsider Alliance, knowing its potential, aware of the danger it could pose to the Xuantian Sect once given time to settle.

The Xuantian Sect has not realized this, which is why they act as they do. If the Shenxiao Sect makes a warning and they decisively act against the Outsider Alliance, it would backfire on them.

“So now for us, even knowing that this matter might explode, we can only sit by and do nothing, letting the two parties resolve it themselves, even though it might greatly endanger our plans and interests,” Wan Fayi said solemnly.

Pang Hong nodded and said, “That’s correct; our only choice now is to observe the situation quietly.”

Yu Zhenzi also smiled and said, “Observing quietly is the best choice, but it does not necessarily mean that doing so will hurt our interests.”

“Hmm?” Wu Fa Yi heard this and a spark of divine light flashed in his eyes, as if he picked up on something. Tentatively, he said, “Do you mean we should reap the profits of the fishermen’s struggle?”

After saying this, he hesitated, saying, “But, is what we’re doing right? They are, after all, allies.”

He understood Yu Zhenzi’s implication; since we can’t stop the conflict between the two parties, it’s better to go along with the flow.

Though the conflict between the two parties might affect the interests and plans of the Shenxiao Sect at times, it is also possible to take advantage of the confusion and make up for the lost interests during the clash.

“Allies, what are allies?” Yu Zhenzi looked calm, not feeling any error in this line of thought.

“Only true partners united in purpose and action can be called allies. If these two parties can work together within the alliance without infighting, then naturally, they are close allies. However, if they fight internally and damage our interests, then the alliance has already fallen apart and cannot be considered allies,” Yu Zhenzi expressed his own rationale.

Yu Zhenzi’s logic is undeniable. Allies indeed should not betray each other, but it’s up to the Xuantian Sect and the Outsider Alliance to prove they genuinely are the Shenxiao Sect’s allies.

If they can work together with the Dao Alliance and the Shenxiao Sect against the Jade Emperor without undermining the alliance’s overall interests, they’re reliable allies. But if they end up in a large-scale conflict, it means the alliance has already broken, no longer needing much consideration.

The initiative in this matter lies with the Xuantian Sect and the Outsider Alliance; the Shenxiao Sect will not actively push this forward, but will rather act accordingly, placing the interests of the Shenxiao Sect as the priority.

“Firstly, everything we consider is from the perspective of the Shenxiao Sect, maintaining the absolute interest of the Shenxiao Sect. Moreover, regardless of how this develops, we haven’t been promoting it but acting accordingly to rectify our position, so no one can justly blame us,” Pang Hong’s gentle words carried an unshakeable resolve.

Everything is done from the standpoint of the Shenxiao Sect; this is merely the Shenxiao Sect’s foresight for the future, a preparation for potential events, not something that must happen.

If the Outsider Alliance and Xuantian Sect can settle their differences and bear the grand picture in mind, this situation won’t occur, and the Shenxiao Sect won’t have further opportunities to intervene.

Perhaps there are some dealings between the Outsider Alliance and the Shenxiao Sect, and the Shenxiao Sect also has significant cooperation with the Xuantian Sect, yet if it really harms the interests of the Shenxiao Sect, nothing more needs to be said.

Moreover, in the current confrontation with the Buddhism School, the Xuantian Sect has given considerable support to the Outsider Alliance, and there is a degree of mutual understanding. However, the Xuantian Sect’s blatant disregard for and exclusion of the Outsider Alliance showcases how ’pure’ they can be.

Wu Fa Yi was silent, suddenly realizing many things he still needed to learn.

Indeed, during his trial in the Myriad Laws Realm, he also maneuvered and strategized among various factions, displaying many techniques. Still, he undeniably leaned more towards familiar or appealing partners in selecting collaborators.

He reminisced about his trial, where he was often more tolerant towards those whom he recognized as ’his own,’ and reluctant to accept chosen opponents.