The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings - Chapter 2018: 1964–1965: Shrouded in Suspicion, Xuántiān's Doubt

Chapter 2018: Chapter 1964–1965: Shrouded in Suspicion, Xuántiān’s Doubt

“The Five Old Lords still haven’t taken action by now?” Xuan Lingzi furrowed his brows, puzzled.

No matter what, this is a prime opportunity for the Five Old Lords to suppress the Witch Deity Teaching and restore their reputation.

The last time the Five Old Lords acted against the former Wood Virtue Star Lord, although they failed at the critical moment, it undoubtedly had a significant impact, from their reputation’s perspective.

Even though enough punishment was given later, whether within the Taoist School or the Heavenly Court, the loss of public support still had a considerable impact.

It’s not that there are no conflicts among the Heavenly Court Gods; indeed, due to paths contest, there are many deities secretly scheming and harming their opponents.

Otherwise, during the Heavenly Court’s expansion into the Realms of Heavenly Seas, how could there have been so many Gods in slumber? It shouldn’t really be considered that the Expansion Plan supported by a Taoist Monarch carries such great risks, right!

It can be said that among those sleeping Gods, half of them fell into slumber, lost their authority and reincarnation due to suppression by rivals, rather than being defeated by native strongmen within the Realms of Heavenly Seas.

Regarding such matters, both the Heavenly Court Gods and various Taoist Monarchs are well aware, but as long as it doesn’t happen publicly, everyone pretends ignorance, allowing it.

After all, the existence of the Heavenly Court, the expansion of the Divine Land World, is to seek benefits and resources, to empower cultivators, and to nurture more strong beings, which in itself is a kind of breeding competition.

The contest for authority among Gods implies a path contest. To the high-level Heavenly Court Gods and numerous Taoist Monarchs, having one Taoist Monarch appear is undoubtedly better than having two or three True Immortal Sixth Layer Heaven beings.

But this kind of thing can only be done privately and absolutely must not be made public, let alone made widely known.

After all, such matters may seem inconsequential, like a mere few ounces, but once measured, they might become immeasurably heavy, potentially reaching thousands of pounds.

The power struggle between Qingling Primordial Lord and Wood Virtue Star Lord is seen by all. Whether it is Qingling or Wood Virtue Star Lord who wins, proving themselves as a Taoist Monarch is beneficial for the Divine Continent World, but it cannot be made public directly.

Such manipulation breaks the rules and would result in extremely adverse effects, especially Qingling Primordial Lord must not act this way.

Everyone knows the existence of the Five Old Lords is merely a reserve force for the Future Heavenly Court Venerables. Should they behave so recklessly, how excessive would they become when they truly rise to power in the future?

Even the Jade Emperor, an honored, as a powerhouse of the Taoist Monarch level, must adhere to the rules of the Heavenly Court; he needs legitimate reasons to support his people for promotion.

If even they do not observe the rules and act rashly, abusing the weak, the Heavenly Court would have already fallen apart.

The existence of the Five Old Lords corresponds to the Five Elements. If Qingling Primordial Lord can act directly against Wood Virtue Star Lord for authority, then can the remaining Five Old Lords do the same? Should the rules of the Heavenly Court still exist?

Reputation sometimes doesn’t matter, but other times it is crucial.

Take the present for example, for the Five Old Lords, as long as they haven’t abandoned the idea of taking this opportunity to replace the Six Imperials, they cannot discard their reputation.

Even if they wanted to abandon it, the few Taoist Monarchs supporting them in the background would never permit it, as it concerns the strategic manipulations of several Taoist Monarchs within the Taoist School, and cannot be easily ignored.

“Master, what do you think?” Xuan Lingzi couldn’t help but seek advice from Taoist Monarch Xuántiān.

In his view, it’s the perfect opportunity, but since the other party hasn’t acted, he is thoroughly curious.

Taoist Monarch Xuántiān sneered slightly, saying, “They’re merely trying to muddy the waters, or rather, trying to drag others into the mess.”

“Dragging others into the mess?” Xuan Lingzi frowned, tentatively asking, “Are they trying to drag the other Venerables into the mess?”

“The current Heavenly Court is ruled by these Venerables. Even if a problem arises, these Venerables bear the greatest responsibility. The Five Old Lords are merely prestigious deities without actual power, with justifiable reasons to absolve themselves of responsibility afterward,” Taoist Monarch Xuántiān coldly stated the Five Old Lords’ current thoughts.

Indeed, this tolerance and inaction this time will affect the Five Old Lords.

But this responsibility isn’t solely theirs to bear, or rather, if it were to be laid out, it’s the responsibility of all Heavenly Court Gods. When the sky collapses, the tall ones bear it. Whether Six Imperials or other Emperor Monarchs, these deities’ authority surpasses that of the Five Old Lords.

The Five Old Lords have already gained some bad reputation for their previous actions. Even if they were to clear their name this time, it’s inevitable that there would be some criticism.

Since they can’t completely clear their name, they might as well be ruthless, amplifying the issue, so everyone bears the blame, sharing responsibility.

If I’m the only one with a dark history, it’s my problem, but if everyone has a dark history, it’s as if no one has a dark history.

“Heh heh…” Xuan Lingzi chuckled softly, remaining silent.

How to say about such things; he too couldn’t respond immediately, but now hearing his master’s words, he immediately understood.

As the Wielder of a top Immortal Sect, Xuan Lingzi naturally has much experience with such matters; not to mention, such bothersome events often occur within his own sect.