The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 2043: Chapter 1988–1989: Kongtong Seal (Part 2)

The power of the Kongtong Seal, a treasure of the Human Path, is one thing, but the meaning it represents within the human race is entirely different.

Such deep roots, I fear only an ancient force like the Witch Deity Teaching, that permeates the human race, can possess it; any other power falls somewhat short.

Considering the Xuanyuan Sword, another Human Path Treasure, even if the Witch Deity Teaching pulls out a few more Human Path Treasures, Yu Zhenzi wouldn’t be surprised.

“Bringing out the Kongtong Seal at this time, it seems the Witch Deity Teaching hides malicious intentions!” Pang Hong’s eyes flashed with a cold light. The Kongtong Seal indeed is a treasure, enough to quell the Jade Emperor’s dissatisfaction, but the Witch Deity Teaching chooses this exact moment to produce the Kongtong Seal, a thought-provoking move.

One should know that the Kongtong Seal is not just a Human Path Treasure, it’s a symbol completely parallel to the Xuanyuan Sword, historically held by the Human Race Common Master.

The Xuanyuan Sword, that divine weapon once transferred from the Witch Deity Teaching to the Jade Emperor, was relinquished to reduce influence after he ascended to save Heavenly Human separation, pressured by various mighty individuals, leading to part of the Jade Emperor’s dissatisfaction.

For many years, the Kongtong Seal did not emerge; initially, all sides speculated it was within the Witch Deity Teaching, yet, after the return of the Human Race Five Emperors, there were guesses it was perhaps rediscovered by them.

Now that the Kongtong Seal has appeared, besides the human monarch, the Human Race Five Emperors should also be its rightful owners.

Yet it ultimately fell into the hands of the Jade Emperor, a provocative intention laid bare.

“Even if the Jade Emperor knows it’s provocation, he surely wouldn’t let go.” Yu Zhenzi affirmed.

Once having lost the Xuanyuan Divine Sword, it was a great loss for the Jade Emperor; it was not only a powerful weapon but also signified loss of human control, weakening his influence.

This is a significant regret for the Jade Emperor; had he not been forced to hand over the Xuanyuan Sword, as Emperor of Heaven simultaneously reigning as Human Emperor, the boost from Qi Luck Authority would be far stronger than now.

Despite knowing the Witch Deity Teaching hands over the Kongtong Seal to provoke the Human Race Five Emperors, putting him on the spot, the Jade Emperor wouldn’t miss this chance.

Still, before he could barely rival many Taoist Monarchs, limited by circumstances to concede; now, as a Taoist Monarch, there’s no reason to yield, even if the Five Emperors are displeased.

And yet, without the Kongtong Seal’s reason, the Human Race Five Emperors keep a sharp watch on him, and the Jade Emperor doesn’t think they’ll let it rest.

“It’s for fear the Jade Emperor and Human Race Five Emperors compromise, wary that all sides’ focuses shift to them.” Pang Hong spoke quietly, “Seems the Witch Deity Teaching is aware they’ve been in the spotlight lately, not wanting to become the target of all.”

Despite recent clashes between the Heterodox Alliance and Buddhism School, with Zhao Baiyang and others ambushing Buddhism School’s masterful figures, this is negligible at the Taoist Monarch level.

Compared to what the Witch Deity Teaching has accomplished, the Jade Emperor and Great Emperor Ziwei’s relentless internal consolidation, seizing Authority, seems minor.

With Fire Virtue Star Lord joining, Zhu Jiuyin’s strength exposed, and Ju Mang Ancestor Witch certifying as Taoist Monarch, the Witch Deity Teaching’s count of Taoist Monarchs ranks top among all forces, enough to make any power cautious.

Meanwhile, with Da Xue Country Lord and True Martial Emperor certifying as Taoist Monarchs, and the Jade Emperor’s alliance with Great Emperor Ziwei, their tally of Taoist Monarchs isn’t small; the advantage between sides isn’t significant.

The Witch Deity Teaching cannot guarantee, should this situation persist, if the Jade Emperor and Great Emperor Ziwei target the Witch Deity Teaching, other Taoist Monarchs might float the idea to weaken the Witch Deity Teaching, akin to the earlier tacit weakening of the Buddhism School.

“The key point is our Master’s expressed attitude, further worrying the Witch God Sect Leader.” Pang Hong smiled, pointing out the crucial aspect.

Even if Great Emperor Ziwei and the Jade Emperor each found new allies increasing their strength, two newly ascended Taoist Monarchs alone wouldn’t truly press the Witch Deity Teaching.

After all, with the recently exposed Lady Pingxin, none can be sure if other Taoist Monarchs would support the Witch Deity Teaching, yet, as fellow innate Demon God origin, Taisu Yuanjun’s unclear stance raises concern among some powers.

What truly worries the Witch Deity Teaching isn’t others, but Pei Xuanjing’s position.

Initially, Pei Xuanjing, through an incarnation, held the Thunder Ancestor Witch Qiang Liang’s position, somewhat allied with the Witch Deity Teaching; even without further action, Pei Xuanjing’s presence deters them, sowing doubts.

But Pei Xuanjing has now dispatched disciples preventing Ju Mang Ancestor Witch from refining the Divine Position, compelling consideration if he harbors other intentions and if he is severing ties with the Witch Deity Teaching.

Under these circumstances, the Witch God Sect Leader immediately understood the current situation favors not the Witch Deity Teaching, unable to claim sufficient power to singly confront the Heroes.

Thus, the Witch God Sect Leader decisively threw the Kongtong Seal to the Jade Emperor, drawing attention; at least the Human Race Five Emperors certainly wouldn’t desire the Jade Emperor to acquire it, gaining time to develop.

One knows now the fight for the Heavenly Court Emperor position; if fought between the Taoist School Five Old Lords and several Imperial Honors, that would be the Taoist School versus Heavenly Court conflict, an immortals versus divine struggle.

Yet, the Human Race Five Emperors’ base is the human race; although the Human Race Common Masters lack great influence at the Taoist Monarch level, they hold considerable sway over human race-originated powers.

To ascend to the Heavenly Emperor’s position, they not only need Taoist Monarch support but also the backing of the human race, rekindling a Path of Humans against Divine Tao doctrine struggle.

Now, when the Human Race Five Emperors take action, it’s bringing the fire to the Jade Emperor and several Imperial Honors’ turf, paying a reasonable price.

But should the Jade Emperor obtain the Kongtong Seal, he could fully restore his influence among the human race, turning the conflict towards the Human Race Five Emperors’ core domain, extremely detrimental to them.

“The Witch Deity Teaching indeed has formidable tactics; using open schemes where no one can retreat, even knowing it’s the Witch Deity Teaching’s ploy, they must grit their teeth to act.” Wan Fayi immediately grasped the logic.

Such simple open schemes, anyone realizes it’s the Witch Deity Teaching’s sinister move, yet the unresolvable nature of open schemes lies here; even knowing the Witch Deity Teaching harbors ill intents, neither the Jade Emperor nor Human Race Five Emperors can forego.

For the Jade Emperor, having lost human powers once, now the chance to reclaim them must not be missed.

Especially given the Jade Emperor’s current predicament and faced opponents, should he rally the human race and unite Heavenly Humans using the Kongtong Seal, he’d stand undefeated.

For the Human Race Five Emperors, once the Kongtong Seal rests with the Jade Emperor, they have no retreat, or risk becoming hollowed-out puppets.

Aware that many Taoist Monarchs and top immortal sects disregard the Human Race Five Emperors as common masters, still, these Taoist Monarchs and sects never challenge their status within the human race, maintaining harmony.

For Taoist Monarchs and sects rooted in the human race, they continue to uphold the Human Race Five Emperors as banners, riding on the human race’s expansion.

But the Jade Emperor differs; if he truly reclaims the position of Human Emperor and leads the human race, aiming for dominance inevitably diminishes the Human Race Five Emperors’ status, emphasizing his own supremacy, an unyielding conflict.