The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings - Chapter 1990: 1936–1937: Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch Holds Court

Chapter 1990: Chapter 1936–1937: Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch Holds Court

“If the Divine Position can indeed be privately bestowed without the Heavenly Court’s audit, then the turmoil in the world would be more chaotic in the future.” Yu Zhenzi also appeared worried, his brows furrowed.

He was undoubtedly taking a stance aligned with the Heavenly Court, showing dissatisfaction with the Witch Deity Teaching’s actions.

Without rules, there can be no order, especially now that the Shenxiao Sect is one of the beneficiaries of the rules; naturally, their stance is to preserve them.

Even though it’s clear that various parties wish to use this plan to break the original pattern, to reshuffle everything, from Shenxiao Sect’s perspective, it’s also about protecting their own interests as much as possible.

Others might think the Witch Deity Teaching and Shenxiao Sect have a good relationship, after all, it’s rumored that the Incarnation of Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing received the honorship of Thunder Ancestor Witch Qiang Liang.

But in fact, they’d rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix; both top immortal sects are overlords in their own right, especially since the Shenxiao Sect vaguely stands as one of the alliance hierarchs of the Taoist School. How could they accept being under others’ rule? Even if there were cooperation with Witch Deity Teaching, there would be a distinction between master and subordinate.

Moreover, there is an unresolved issue between Witch Deity Teaching and Shenxiao Sect: the management of the Nether Yin Department.

Indeed, during the establishment of the Nether Yin Department, the Houtu Ancestor Witch of Witch Deity Teaching and others provided considerable help, but it cannot be denied that Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing forged the Nether Yin Department based on his Small Thousand World.

Besides, the Witch Deity Teaching has dominated the Nether Yin Department for ten thousand years, perhaps it’s time to relinquish some of their authority?

Initially, Shenxiao Sect lacked the power to intervene in the Nether Yin Department, but after growing strong for ten thousand years, the current Shenxiao Sect is fully qualified and capable of taking part in the Nether Yin Department.

However, how could Witch Deity Teaching, who has managed the Nether Yin Department for such a long time, easily give up the benefits in their hands, especially since this is the opinion of many strong figures in Shenxiao Sect, though it’s not directly voiced by the Longevity Taoist Monarch.

“Haha, indeed Witch Deity Teaching’s actions this time are somewhat excessive.” Pei Xuanjing chuckled softly and said.

These were his disciples and subordinates; how could Pei Xuanjing fail to understand their thoughts? In essence, they were resisting Witch Deity Teaching’s forces.

By common sense, Pei Xuanjing should cooperate with Witch Deity Teaching, and his disciples should unconditionally follow him, without doubts. In other factions, this behavior could be deemed serious, a rebellion.

Yet, Pei Xuanjing felt no displeasure and was even quite gratified.

He trained disciples to help them truly succeed, to have independent thinking and understanding, not just to nurture some echoing yes-men who only follow his orders.

The cooperation between him and Witch Deity Teaching was fundamentally based on interests, and it was correct for those disciples to protect their own interests from Shenxiao Sect’s standpoint.

Thus, when Pei Xuanjing spoke up, he acknowledged their statements, as he also felt the actions of the Witch God Sect Leader were rather excessive.

Though the situation is complex, from Pei Xuanjing and the strong figures’ perspective, the Heavenly Court’s role remains significant, meaning its name still holds value.

To these veteran Daoist Monarchs like Pei Xuanjing, whatever the outcomes of these clashes may be, and the delineation of the final framework, as long as they don’t make grievous mistakes, yielding part of the interests won’t damage their stature.

The Heavenly Court’s illustrious name, honed over ten thousand years, is famously known across the Divine Land World and even in Realms of Heavenly Seas, making it convenient to use.

If you were to tarnish the Heavenly Court’s name, you’d still need to invest heavily to establish a new name, which would be unnecessary.

Therefore, even if they were to change the Six Imperial Honorable Positions and elect others to the imperial seat, it’s best to preserve the Heavenly Court’s name.

Yet, the Witch God Sect Leader’s current actions seem to be tarnishing the name, damaging the authority of the Heavenly Court.

Why would someone as powerful as the Witch God Sect Leader not understand the effects of his actions?

Impossible. He knows the impact perfectly well but still intentionally takes the steps as a probe.

Even among veteran Daoist Monarchs, their interests differ, and each harbors different desires.

Although the Witch God Sect Leader gains considerable interests within the Heavenly Court system established by Pei Xuanjing, he hasn’t been the dominant factor or the greatest beneficiary.

If there were no other options, it wouldn’t matter much, but the Witch God Sect Leader has other ideas, a chance to start anew, so testing the waters isn’t unexpected, but rather logical.

The Jade Emperor, as a beneficiary of this system, would obviously intervene, which was anticipated by the Witch God Sect Leader, not surprising him. He cares about other aspects.

He’s taking advantage of this event to test reactions from other Daoist Monarchs, to discern who among them could be allies or competitors going forward.

Only, the Witch God Sect Leader hadn’t anticipated such decisive responses from them. At least for now, no one has stepped forward to support his actions.

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