The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings - Chapter 2047 - 1992–1993: Imitating the Past Events (Part 2)

Chapter 2047: Chapter 1992–1993: Imitating the Past Events (Part 2)

Yu Zhenzi sneered and said, “What is there to fear? We hold all the initiative in our hands. Don’t judge the reality based on something that hasn’t happened. It’s all just their speculation. The fact is we spent a huge price to save them when they were in a hopeless situation.”

Pei Xuanjing stood by with an indifferent expression, unmoved by Yu Zhenzi’s words, nor did he find anything wrong with their actions.

Along the way, he had seen too many schemes, and Yu Zhenzi’s approach was simply to maximize the interests of the Shenxiao Sect, for the sake of Shenxiao Sect, from Shenxiao Sect’s standpoint.

The disputes among various forces are all for interests; they just stand on different positions, but the pursuit is the same.

Yu Zhenzi’s approach does not violate any rules; on the contrary, any party would say that the Shenxiao Sect is a good ally. After all, Shenxiao Sect extended a helping hand in the most difficult times rather than kicking them when they were down like some forces.

Only those who have truly experienced the Realms of Heavenly Seas know how scarce it is to provide help in need; most are embellishments or kicking down.

Pang Hong, standing aside, said with a smile, “What my uncle did is like what I’ve encountered in a Spiritless world among the All Heavens, where a group of people calling themselves investors operate. They also take great risks to capture the greatest benefits.”

Yu Zhenzi became interested and curiously asked, “Are there indeed like-minded heroes, it seems my path is not solitary!”

Pang Hong said, “In that world, it belongs to a Spiritless technological world. Technology is advanced enough to step into the Chaos Void with the help of technological tools. Their commercial development is also very prosperous, giving rise to a profession of investors. They support entrepreneurs they favor, nurturing them to success, seeking huge returns in the process.”

“But among these investors, a category known as venture hunters exists. They are not just ordinary investment entrepreneurs but wait for the right moment, entering the field when the other party is almost desperate to acquire the largest shares, seeking the most lucrative rewards.”

According to Pang Hong, Yu Zhenzi’s current approach is similar to the actions of those investors he knows when investing in companies.

Even if they favor a company, they may not enter at the company’s best moment; instead, they wait to enter when the other party faces setbacks.

After all, the company’s shares acquired with the same money when they don’t lack resources are entirely different concepts from those acquired when they are desperate.

“It seems that even in the Land of Absolute Spirit, there are outstanding individuals,” Yu Zhenzi lamented.

When pioneering the Realms of Heavenly Seas, his focus was more on the Transcendent World, showing no interest in the End of Dharma World of the Spiritless variety, deeming it valueless.

But hearing Pang Hong’s words, he became somewhat interested; these End of Dharma Spiritless worlds might not contain wonders, but they could offer inspiration and enlightenment.

“But I am somewhat different from those people; after all, those investors and entrepreneurs are considered partners, essentially without contradictions. But we are different; we and the Human Race Five Emperors are merely temporarily united. Ultimately, we are opponents, enemies in the future,” Yu Zhenzi said solemnly, looking at Wan Fayi.

He felt that Wan Fayi still did not understand the essence of the message given to him by him and Pang Hong, standing too much on the sect’s perspective, overly considering others’ views and opinions.

Indeed, external perceptions do affect the sect and need consideration, but this is based on unimportant interests; if it really involves significant interests, there’s no need to worry so much.

The Human Race Five Emperors and Xuantian Sect, Heterodox Alliance are no different; they are temporary allies now, united against the Jade Emperor’s formation.

But that’s all there is; when they truly defeat the Jade Emperor, and the Human Race Five Emperors ascend the position of the Emperor of Heaven, they will become the new Jade Emperor, the new adversaries of the Shenxiao Sect.

Treating true allies requires consideration of their opinions for long-term cooperation, with concessions for some interests if necessary, but there is no need for short-term allies.

Because the positions of both parties determine eventual hostility, even if now they concede some interests to the Human Race Five Emperors in their cooperation, in the future, the opponent will show no mercy.

“I understand,” responded Wan Fayi, seeming to grasp something.

He suddenly understood the grievances between Xuantian Sect and Heterodox Alliance and realized why there was conflict between the two.

Thus, if positions were reversed, the positions of Xuantian Sect and Heterodox Alliance are similar to those of Shenxiao Sect and the Human Race Five Emperors.

For Xuantian Sect and Heterodox Alliance, they are only temporary allies. When everything comes to an end, they will also be competitors.

In such a scenario, weakening the competition to secure future advantages is a natural move.

Meanwhile, as they discussed, the Jade Emperor, having returned to the Heavenly Court and resolved internal issues, also began preparations to intervene in the Mortal Realm, just as Pang Hong and others had anticipated.

“The Witch Deity Teaching brought out the Kongtong Seal to sow discord,” commented the Emperor Wenchang.

The Jade Emperor smiled playfully, “But so what? Does the Emperor Monarch think I shouldn’t take it?”

“No, Your Majesty must take it!” Emperor Wenchang shook his head, his words differing from what the Jade Emperor expected entirely.

“Oh?” The Jade Emperor was surprised.

Emperor Wenchang said, “Initially giving up the Xuanyuan Divine Sword was out of necessity, a missed opportunity for Your Majesty. Now with the chance to obtain the Kongtong Seal, it cannot be missed. By wielding it to control human authority, Your Majesty would be invincible.”

“Haha, it’s not I who will be invincible, but us,” the Jade Emperor laughed.

Emperor Wenchang also smiled, listening as the Jade Emperor asked, “Emperor Monarch, using the Kongtong Seal, do you think it would change the True Martial Emperor’s stance?”

Though the Jade Emperor provided precious resources to aid the True Martial Emperor in achieving the status of a Taoist Monarch, the latter only promised limited help and wasn’t fully committed to the Jade Emperor’s camp.

But the Jade Emperor’s goals were far greater, and he intended to gradually ensnare him, not merely seeking small gains with such a high cost.

This was his original plan; with the unexpected acquisition of the Kongtong Seal, he now felt he had new leverage to tempt the True Martial Emperor.

“What does Your Majesty plan to do?” Emperor Wenchang asked curiously.

“I plan to emulate the past, perhaps making the True Martial Sect the state religion of Great Ming,” the Jade Emperor revealed his thoughts, trying something akin to what his ancestor once did.

Back then, Emperor Taizong of the Great Ming Empire, later known as Emperor Chengzu, made an invaluable gesture to win over the Taoist School by constructing palaces at Taihe Mountain True Martial Sect and venerating the True Martial Emperor, securing endless support from True Martial Sect for the Ming royalty.

Previously, the Jade Emperor had insufficient leverage and couldn’t offer anything to win over the True Martial Emperor.

But with the Kongtong Seal in hand, he was eligible to vie for the throne of the Human Emperor, offering a better future to the True Martial Sect, hoping to solidify their decision as before.

Currently, even though the True Martial Sect is part of the Taoist School, with Shen Xiao, Dragon and Tiger, Mystic Capital among the three forces, along with several prominent figures like Lord Divine Skill Miaoji, the True Martial Sect wouldn’t be considered top-tier without the True Martial Emperor’s current status of Taoist Monarch, making prominence quite challenging.