The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings - Chapter 2039: 1984–1985: A Bunch of Vermin (Part 2)

Chapter 2039: Chapter 1984–1985: A Bunch of Vermin (Part 2)

At this moment, he has returned to the Shenxiao Sect and is continuing to listen to Yu Zhenzi and Wan Fayi talk about changes everywhere.

Initially, Pang Hong was relatively approving of the matter of the Heterodox Alliance drawing the Human Race Five Emperors and Lord Divine Skill Miaoji of the Taoist School into cooperation.

After all, for him, the Five Old Lords of the Taoist School were not people nominated by the Shenxiao Sect. In the past, with the support of Lord Divine Skill Miaoji and others, and without a statement from his master, Pang Hong neither agreed nor disagreed. As long as they could cause trouble for the Jade Emperor, it was fine.

For many years, the Jade Emperor’s side was the force Pang Hong despised the most in the world. In his eyes, the Jade Emperor was an ungrateful bridge-burner who betrayed the support of his master, causing Pang Hong the greatest dissatisfaction.

The ongoing conflicts between the Shenxiao Sect and the Jade Emperor’s side over the years have been partly due to Pang Hong’s indulgence and support. After all, given his prestige within the Shenxiao Sect, if he truly wanted to stop the matter, he could have done so without question.

The disciples of the Shenxiao Sect being so united against the Jade Emperor Lineage also reflects the mindset of their sect leader. It’s akin to the saying, “When the superior likes something, the subordinates will follow.”

Initially, regarding the Five Old Lords, it didn’t matter whether to support them or not, as long as it didn’t harm the interests of the Shenxiao Lineage.

However, as part of the Heavenly Court, the Five Old Lords acted against their colleagues, which did not align with Pang Hong’s values, causing him dissatisfaction with the Five Old Lords.

This time, several Taoist Monarchs seem to have forsaken the Five Old Lords for cooperation with the Human Race Five Emperors, but Pang Hong didn’t care. After all, the Human Race Five Emperors could still pose a threat to the Jade Emperor.

It was just unexpected that soon after the cooperation began, there were more troubles. Although it was anticipated that the Xuantian Sect would align with them, humiliating the Heterodox Alliance in this way seemed like they were digging their own grave.

Originally, the union they formed was already a formidable force. At least, in the strategy against the Jade Emperor, the Shenxiao Sect could save a lot of energy and focus elsewhere.

But now, with the Xuantian Sect causing a disturbance, it undoubtedly makes things frustrating and adds many unknowns, affecting the strategic planning.

Don’t be fooled by the lack of action from the Heterodox Alliance now, as if they’re silently enduring the humiliation from the Xuantian Sect. Pang Hong and others couldn’t be naive enough to truly believe that.

There’s a saying, “A biting dog doesn’t bark.” From Pang Hong’s understanding of those in the Heterodox Alliance, none of them are easy to deal with.

It must be known that those people were once opponents of his master. To say something that may be offensive but respectful: anyone who could remain the master’s opponent and survive to this day, even if they lost, is no mere ordinary.

“They are truly a bunch of vermin. The downfall of the Xuantian Sect over the years is not without reason.” Yu Zhenzi also had a cold expression, being very dissatisfied with this.

Yu Zhenzi’s thoughts were similar, feeling that the actions of the Xuantian Sect this time were completely senseless, holding onto their former arrogance in judging the situation.

While the Xuantian Sect has long lost its position as the leader of the Righteous Path, its deep foundation remained. Yu Zhenzi never underestimated them, thinking it was just unfortunate timing, requiring vigilance.

Yet this time, it seems the Xuantian Sect failed to perceive the situation correctly.

Yu Zhenzi could almost foresee the Heterodox Alliance surely returning the humiliation to the Xuantian Sect in the future.

The Shenxiao Sect doesn’t care about the grievances between the two sides. Regardless of who lives or dies, it doesn’t affect the Shenxiao Sect itself. In fact, if such top immortal sects go to war, the Shenxiao Sect could even seize some benefits from it.

However, this depends on timing. Currently, several Taoist Monarchs of the Taoist School have turned their attention to the Jade Emperor and are beginning to support the Human Race Five Emperors in launching a counterattack against him.

It must be understood that as the situation deteriorates, the Jade Emperor and the other Imperial Honors have begun expanding their influence without restraint, leaving no room for discretion. Otherwise, the Fire Virtue Star Lord and the Great Emperor Ziwei wouldn’t have clashed openly in Chaos.

At this time, the Taoist School requires more power to counter the Jade Emperor and curb their expansion speed. At the very least, they cannot allow these forces to expand so recklessly because it would become a significant future threat, even if victory was achieved, it would be a pyrrhic one.

It’s not that the Taoist School lacks such power, but its wide array and the varying interests and wills within mean not all power can be focused there.

With the Xuantian Sect’s current actions, they will surely impact the Taoist School’s plans.

“Should we try to mediate?” Wan Fayi suggested his idea.

Although implicitly appointed as a successor, this was Wan Fayi’s first participation in such a high-level discussion, especially since other ancestral masters were absent, but he was involved, so Wan Fayi also wanted to showcase his abilities.

To rise to the top, one must demonstrate their abilities.

The high-level members of the Shenxiao Sect were certainly aware of how strongly Pang Hong and Yu Zhenzi were pushing Wan Fayi to ascend.

Though they might find it slightly unfortunate about their supported candidates not advancing as hoped, the presence of Pei Xuanjing ensured that power struggles within the Shenxiao Sect wouldn’t sink to disgraceful levels.

Now that Pang Hong and Yu Zhenzi support Wan Fayi, with Pei Xuanjing maintaining a neutral stance, the others also won’t step up to express dissatisfaction or directly oppose them.

But non-opposition doesn’t mean full support. Wan Fayi, after all, is a junior who needs to display his abilities to truly gain authority.

Wan Fayi is different from Pang Hong; not only is Pang Hong a direct disciple of Pei Xuanjing, but he is also one of the founding figures in the development of the Shenxiao Sect.

Many high-level True Immortals in the Shenxiao Sect, like Yu Zhenzi, have a mentor-learner relationship with Pang Hong and have received his teachings, making their support for him natural.

The other figures, though seemingly of higher seniority than Pang Hong, owe it to Pei Xuanjing, who treated them as peers at the time of recruitment. In strength, they match Pang Hong, and truly speaking, none would assume the role of elder.

This denotes that although Pang Hong looks like a second-generation disciple, he is one of the creators of the Shenxiao Sect’s foundation. His strength and prestige are recognized by all, making his status unassailable.

Conversely, Wan Fayi is different. Even if he practices the path of ‘All Laws Return to One’ under Pei Xuanjing’s guidance and excels among his peers,

the Shenxiao Sect is flourishing, with countless Heaven’s Proud and strong ones emerging continuously. Not to mention those who reached the level of Supreme Overlord before Wan Fayi or those outstanding disciples accumulating their foundations behind him.

In the resource-rich Shenxiao Sect, there is never a shortage of potential disciples. True Immortal Seeds may be top Heaven’s Prouds in ordinary immortal sects, but in a supreme leader sect like the Shenxiao Sect, only those with the potential of a Taoist Monarch receive the most resource inclination.

The sect leader candidacy itself filtered out many due to certain criteria. Some people aren’t keen on power, pursuing cultivation earnestly like Ancestral Master Pei Xuanjing, not caring for authority.

Though they have no interest in competing for the sect leader position, this doesn’t mean Wan Fayi can command them easily.

They naturally follow Pang Hong’s orders, but Wan Fayi must display his capability to genuinely impose his will and subdue or suppress their pride.

This urgency weighs heavily on Wan Fayi’s mind.