The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 2049: Chapter 1994–1995: The Military God Sets the Strategy (Part 2)

However, once the flames of war ignite, more and more immortal sects will lose control of the world. They will inevitably unite, and if by then we haven’t occupied enough worlds or effectively utilized the resources plundered, it will be very easy to become a point of bleeding, which would be extremely detrimental to us.

This means that although the plan is decent, it requires perfect execution at every step, and should anything unexpected happen, it will require a significant cost.

For this, the Jade Emperor and his ministers have had uncountable discussions, constantly calculating the forces they control and delineating their predetermined targets.

Yet, there is still no final decision, as various accidents are prone to occur.

After all, from that small probe by the Purple Mansion Sect, it can be seen that the various immortal sects are actually like startled birds, tense and on edge, and any slight disturbance could drive them mad.

Indeed, behind the incident in the Dragon Saliva Realm of the Purple Mansion Sect, there are the actions of the Jade Emperor. Although it was not solely the methods of the Jade Emperor’s side, he was involved.

In fact, just thinking about it, it’s easy to know that only a limited few could participate in this. As the Emperor of Heaven, the Jade Emperor wanted to take this opportunity to fan the flames, which couldn’t be easier for him.

However, the harsh counterattack from the Purple Mansion Sect also made the Jade Emperor cautious, fearing being dragged into the quagmire of war, which would be disadvantageous for him.

The Jade Emperor wanted to quickly strike and decisively occupy at the very beginning, just like when he allied with the Buddhism School to attack the sub-branch of the Heterodox Alliance. In this way, he can digest those resources and convert them into strength.

To use others’ resources to replenish oneself, and then continue to engage the opponent, similar to how the Heterodox Alliance counterattacked Buddhism; this is the best method.

If he were to deplete his own resources against others, even as the Emperor of Heaven with vast resources, he would not be able to sustain it for long.

“So now, change the angle and ignite the flames of war starting from the Mortal Realm?” Emperor Wenchang voiced the Jade Emperor’s thoughts.

Actually, the Jade Emperor has never hidden this idea. From the moment he accepted the Kongtong Seal offered by the Witch Deity Teaching, everyone actually understood the Jade Emperor’s intention.

This sugar-coated pill presented by the Witch Deity Teaching, even though known to be toxic, the Jade Emperor would not refuse, nor could he refuse.

It is destined that he and the Human Race Five Emperors will become adversaries in the future, so it’s better to take the initiative and hold the advantage.

The Jade Emperor nodded: “Centering on the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, expand the territory as much as possible, quickly occupying one of the continents.”

In his heart, the strategy was more or less already formed, or rather, this strategy had existed in his mind for a long time, just waiting for the right timing and excuse to start.

Now, aside from the five continents, there are some small lands and large islands in the Divine Land World, but ultimately, they are not the core of the Divine Land World. Only the true Five Directions Continent forms the most important foundation of the Divine Land World.

Even though the various immortal sects do not interfere much in divine matters of the Mortal Realm, whether an immortal sect can preach on the Five Directions Continent or be restricted to small lands or even islands determines its strength.

It’s important to know that besides resources, the growth of an immortal sect’s heritage requires talent, and only the Five Directions Continent occupies the largest region of the Divine Land World. It is full of talented people, with countless members of the human race, where many geniuses are born. Even an immortal sect like Xuan Du Guan will leave a legacy on the Five Directions Continent and select true disciples.

It’s not that overseas and other small lands do not see the birth of Heaven’s Proud, but the distinctions in origin regions differentiate greatly at the start, limiting their potential for the Future.

The Five Directions Continent is the must-win territory for various forces and the most important area of the Path of Humans, an unyielding strategic core.

If centered around the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, rapidly dispatching troops to sweep the opponent and occupy a continent, this would greatly assist the Jade Emperor’s future strategy.

“Besides Central Earth where the Great Ming Divine Dynasty is located, should we also act on the remaining four continents simultaneously?” inquired Emperor Wenchang.

Don’t look at it as if the Jade Emperor’s side only has the Great Ming Divine Dynasty established on the Central Earth Continent on the surface, this does not mean there are no connections on the other continents.

Not to mention the Divine Dynasty Empires they support from behind, all these years the branches of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty’s royal family have spread across the continents, branching out, and if unified form a considerable force.

Moreover, don’t forget Emperor Wenchang’s status; as the Saint of Heart in Confucianism, even with Confucianism currently divided, his influence within is extremely powerful.

Among the many Divine Dynasty Empires on the Five Directions Continent, except for some forces originally from other worlds that have integrated into the Divine Land World, which domestic empire of the Divine Land World lacks Confucian influence?

Even those Divine Dynasty Empires later integrated into the Divine Land World have seen Confucianism play a significant role internally over the years.

Frankly speaking, in governing the country and settling the world, in civil disputes, Confucianism inherently holds strong combat power against the Taoist School, Demonic Gate, Buddhism School, and other religious sects.

This has been validated by history and Time, especially since various religious sects may hold their stances, but Confucianism aligns with the leaders of the Divine Dynasty Empires.

So he wanted to know, is the current Jade Emperor planning to take it slowly or to strike decisively in one go?

“How does the Emperor Monarch see it?” the Jade Emperor asked with a smile, not revealing his thoughts, but instead asked for Emperor Wenchang’s opinion.

After all, even if the Jade Emperor has immense confidence in his strategic methods, it depends on whom he compares them to.

Regarding strategic layouts, he is indeed a top-tier strategist in the Realms of Heavenly Seas, but if we speak of military strategy and planning, he has to admit that Emperor Wenchang surpasses him, and perhaps no one dares to claim superiority over the other.

Emperor Wenchang, the Saint of Heart in Confucianism, and an Ancestral Master Level figure of an independently founded lineage, many post-Enthroning Gods war generations may think he is merely a powerful Taoist Monarch.

However, only those strong warriors who experienced the Conferred God War know that Emperor Wenchang, in addition to being an Ancestral Master of Confucianism, is a military god of the Military School, comparable to the historical figures Sun Wu, Bai, Han, Wei, Huo, Li, and Yue of his generation.

Unlike military gods like Sun Wu, Bai, and Han who live in historical records, Emperor Wenchang’s military prowess is proven and experienced by everyone.

As the former Supreme Commander of the allied army in the Conferred God War, Emperor Wenchang’s military capabilities were acknowledged by many Taoist Monarchs, and the current Heavenly Army Commander Pagoda-Bearing King was once a general under his command.

Even initially, when the Emperor Monarch presided over military meetings, the current Pagoda-Bearing King might not have been qualified to enter the main tent to discuss matters, only to follow orders after.

Thus, when discussing the next strategy with Emperor Wenchang, the Jade Emperor had the intention of seeking his advice.

His strategy might be fine, but to truly meticulously implement these strategies without any setbacks requires a military god like Emperor Wenchang to personally manage them.

Emperor Wenchang understood the Jade Emperor’s intent, without any modesty, because both are on the same boat. He said, “Whether purely using the Great Ming Divine Dynasty as a base point for expansion or igniting the flames of war simultaneously, both paths have their pros and cons.”

“Please elaborate, I would like to hear your instruction, Emperor Monarch,” the Jade Emperor indicated.

The Jade Emperor now held no airs as the Emperor of Heaven, humbly seeking advice, wanting to hear the perspective and plans of this military god regarding the upcoming situation.

Every trade has its specialty, and he would not be stubborn enough to think he excels beyond others in every aspect.