The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings - Chapter 2069: 1214–1215: Overseas Plotting, Fire Emperor's Backup Plan (Part 2)

Chapter 2069: Chapter 1214–1215: Overseas Plotting, Fire Emperor’s Backup Plan (Part 2)

“The Red Flame King sent a message the other day, stating that the Bamboo Sword Marquis and the Fire Emperor clashed in the Void. Even with the Bamboo Sword Lord wielding the Wood God Shield, he was still defeated by the Fire Emperor, suffering a crushing defeat. It seems the Fire Emperor may already possess the combat power to suppress a True Immortal,” Emperor Huo Xi’s voice was bright and he spoke solemnly.

This news wasn’t brought back by just anyone, but was sent by the Red Flame King himself. Although the message was intended for his people, it inevitably reached the Fire Dawn Empire.

Is this result surprising? Actually, not at all. In fact, this was exactly the Red Flame King’s intention.

With the Red Flame King’s wisdom, could he not know that people would leak this information as soon as it was reported?

How could he not know?

Yet, the Red Flame King still acted in this way.

Do not think that because the Red Flame King firmly supports the Fire Emperor and the five Divine Dynasties, he would openly oppose the people from the Fire Dawn Empire.

That is not the case. They are all descendants of the Five Emperors, sharing the same bloodline. The Red Flame King has his own position, but it doesn’t mean the other side would really sever all connections.

Even the Fire Emperor is well aware of this, and the news was spread by the Red Flame King right in front of the Fire Emperor without any concealment.

“The Fire Emperor took action personally?” The Cui Lan Emperor’s eyes opened, and a terrifying aura shot straight to the Nine Heavens. This fearsome emperor, renowned in this sea, had once killed many strong enemies and climbed his way to the peak through a path of bones. Although his years of existence were not as long as Emperor Huo Xi, in terms of status, he was not inferior.

Although the voice of the Cui Lan Emperor was calm, without a trace of brutality, like a benevolent elder, every strong cultivator below still showed deep respect in their eyes.

“Reporting to the Emperor, it was indeed the Fire Emperor who took action himself,” a Supreme Strong from the ranks below spoke respectfully. Although not a person of the Cui Lan Dynasty, he was filled with reverence for the Cui Lan Emperor. In overseas lands, among the descendants of the Five Emperors, the strong hold the highest status.

“The Bamboo Sword Marquis’ strength ultimately falls short. Even with the Wood God Shield, it is of no avail.” The Cui Lan Emperor sneered disdainfully.

He was well acquainted with the Bamboo Sword Marquis, who was a descendant of their Green Emperor Lineage. Though skilled in the Sword Path and made a name for himself, in the Cui Lan Emperor’s eyes, he was insignificant.

The Wood God Shield is a top-tier Magical Treasure, but the power of the treasure depends on who wields it, not to mention that the true owner of the Wood God Shield is not the Bamboo Sword Marquis.

“Swordsmen pour everything into the sword; seeking external help shows a lack of confidence in one’s own Sword Path,” the Future King remarked blandly, but he did not hold the Bamboo Sword Marquis in high regard either.

“However, even with the Wood God Shield in hand and still losing, it seems the Fire Emperor is quite powerful now,” Emperor Huo Xi’s brows showed a hint of complex expression.

This new generation of Fire Emperor was not in his concerns originally; he had only been wary of the old ones behind the five Divine Dynasties. The current Fire Emperor had ascended the throne for just over a millennium, not worth worrying about.

The move by the Bamboo Sword Marquis, which the other two were pessimistic about, was supported solely by him, yet it was unexpectedly lost with such ease, without even probing into the forces behind him.

“The Five Directions Continent is a prosperous land, it seems it has deeper foundations than we thought,” Chenyu’s body emanated an earthy yellow glow, using Divine Arts to break through the All Heavens Gods, his voice carrying some amusement.

Whether he was marveling at the wealth of the Five Directions Continent, the deep foundations of the five Divine Dynasties, or mocking the failed probe of Emperor Huo Xi and not admitting it, was unclear.

“The richer the land, the more worthy of our action! If we continue to delay, the future may indeed hold no opportunities,” the Cui Lan Emperor said with a smile, easing the atmosphere.

The small conflicts between them on common days were fine, but now was not the time to showcase them.

Moreover, what he said was a fact. If things were indeed as expected, their plans might face more risks and require more support for power.

“So according to your thoughts, should we discuss with those two?” Emperor Huo Xi immediately understood the other’s meaning.

Since their three lines together did not have confidence, they should bring the Black Emperor and White Emperor into their plan for the most secure method.

“But are they willing?” the Future King asked doubtfully, based on the sound proposal, but at this time, were the others willing, especially after a failed initial probe?

“If our probe had succeeded, they probably wouldn’t be willing, but now that it failed, unless they are willing to humble themselves, they have no choice but to cooperate with us,” the Cui Lan Emperor said confidently, with full confidence.

“Hmm?”

All the Supreme Strong present, along with the other two emperors and kings, had their eyes light up instantly, understanding the Cui Lan Emperor’s meaning.

Don’t think that because the Black Emperor and White Emperor’s lines haven’t acted, it means they are willing to humble themselves and always listen to the commands of the five Divine Dynasties, giving up autonomy and the chance to govern the Five Emperors’ descendants.

Everyone relegated overseas all hopes to enter and establish a Divine Dynasty in the Five Directions Continent; this is the hope for Longevity.

Figures like the Red Flame King, who proactively show goodwill, do not lack ambition, but are constrained by their strength and status and would rather not fight for real.

After all, for those from the Red Flame King’s line, they aren’t the highest level overseas. Even if they barely win with great effort, they still end up under others. Then what is the point, why not maintain neutrality to secure their status?

However, the overseas forces of the Black Emperor and White Emperor are different. They have powerful forces and are entirely likely to share the fruits of ultimate victory.

Moreover, if these three have ambition, even after suppressing their three factions, would the five Divine Dynasties leave the Black and White Emperors alone because they didn’t act?

Impossible!

Sometimes, it’s not about what you have done that is a problem, but when you hold threatening power, that is the problem in itself.

The overseas powers of the Black and White Emperors already pose a threat to the five Divine Dynasties. Everyone maintained balance before, but if their three factions are suppressed now, the Black and White Emperor lines would also suffer inevitably.

And if this probe proves that the five Divine Dynasties lack strength, they might even conflict over dividing the spoils of victory.

But the terrifying power displayed by the other party now would become an external factor urging the overseas forces of the five factions to band together.

“So, in the end, this is still a battle of interests between our overseas factions and the Five Directions Continent’s two camps.”

“Inevitable, unless we submit now!”

“Since that’s the case, let’s strike promptly and settle it quickly!”

……

The Supreme forces overseas wanted a quick strike to settle internal affairs swiftly, but how could this be any different for Emperor Huo Xi?

This time, even though he defeated the Bamboo Sword Marquis, for the Fire Emperor, it didn’t count as success regarding the larger picture.

The individual strength of the Bamboo Sword Marquis was indeed formidable. His Supreme Overlord level power was top-tier even on the Central Earth Five Directions Continent, and even the Fire Emperor expended a considerable cost.

But the Bamboo Sword Marquis himself, in comparison to the entire overseas forces, was negligible. At least, the number of such strong individuals on the overseas islands was an intimidating figure that even the Fire Emperor couldn’t fathom completely.

He could suppress one Bamboo Sword Marquis, but what if there were two, three, or even ten? That’s something he couldn’t handle alone.

Plus, there are those old guys among the overseas Ancient Clan with profound foundation, and some have clearly defeated a True Immortal, yet have remained entrenched beneath it, obviously plotting with ambition.

Thus, the Fire Emperor also needed to prepare.