The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings - Chapter 2147: 2092–2093: Two Choices: Conservative or Adventurous_2
Chapter 2147: Chapter 2092–2093: Two Choices: Conservative or Adventurous_2
So some matters were entrusted to Wan Fayi, also considered as giving Wan Fayi a chance.
But now the master has conveyed a message, indicating the involvement of a True Immortal, which means this situation is about to escalate, no longer the minor skirmishes of the past.
Pang Hong supports Pei Xuanjing’s decisions completely, without any intention of opposing.
However, he did not directly handle this matter himself but chose to call Wan Fayi over.
Although with Pang Hong’s status, he could have driven things forward even if he weren’t the Sect Leader, since the objective is to cultivate Wan Fayi, he wouldn’t miss any opportunity to teach him.
With a Jade Talisman sent out, Wan Fayi soon arrived in the grand hall. Upon his arrival, he found not only Sect Leader Pang Hong there but also Yu Zhenzi, who had been in seclusion.
Yu Zhenzi had been in seclusion during this time, especially after Wan Fayi began to gradually take over various affairs of the Shenxiao Sect. He claimed his cultivation had reached a critical juncture as a reason for seclusion and refused to see outsiders.
Seeing Yu Zhenzi here, a hint of understanding flashed in Wan Fayi’s eyes, instantly grasping the reason for this Ancestral Master’s retreat.
Perhaps Yu Zhenzi’s cultivation truly reached a pivotal moment, but his deliberate message about not seeing anyone was to avoid suspicion and also to pave the way for Wan Fayi.
If the rankings of positions and power within the Shenxiao Sect were to be arranged, Pei Xuanjing, the Ancestral Master of Shenxiao Sect, would undoubtedly rank first. If Pang Hong is considered second, then the third would certainly be Yu Zhenzi.
Compared to the decisive manners of Sect Leader Pang Hong, who sometimes has to play the villain role, undeniably, Yu Zhenzi, who often takes the good guy role, is very popular.
Many disciples of Shenxiao Sect know that if they wish to make a difficult request, it is best not to directly seek the Sect Leader, as they may be outright refused.
Conversely, if they seek Ancestral Master Yu Zhenzi, as long as the request is reasonable, he would certainly step in to help. Even if rejected, it doesn’t affect much.
Thus, Yu Zhenzi holds a high status in the entire Shenxiao Sect, revered and respected by many, arguably the indisputable number three of the sect.
Having reached this level of status, even without actively doing anything, many people would subconsciously surround him, a matter of inevitability.
With Yu Zhenzi’s influence within the Shenxiao Sect, some might leverage his name to create obstacles for Wan Fayi, which indeed poses a considerable hindrance to Wan Fayi.
Therefore, when Wan Fayi began managing numerous affairs, Yu Zhenzi actively retreated, refusing to see outsiders, essentially sending signals that he wouldn’t meddle with this matter, nor allow his name to be misused, rather, he expresses support for Wan Fayi.
With the support of Sect Leader Pang Hong and Yu Zhenzi, unless those individuals obtained Pei Xuanjing’s approval, they couldn’t pose significant obstacles to Wan Fayi.
Intelligent people would naturally see through this, whereas those foolish enough not to grasp this would become the subject of the exemplary punishment.
“Greetings to Sect Leader and Ancestral Master,” Wan Fayi respectfully saluted both individuals.
Both slightly nodded, exchanged glances, and Pang Hong began to speak.
Before Wan Fayi arrived, Pang Hong had already conveyed Pei Xuanjing’s message to him, and Yu Zhenzi had no intention to obstruct this, instead offered strong support.
Because for him, reaching this point in cultivation, striving further through personal effort is extremely difficult, or rather, it demands an exceedingly lengthy duration.
Conversely, when a great calamity arises, despite the inherent dangers, there are immense opportunities that may propel him further, possibly enabling him to realize the hope of substantiating as a Taoist Monarch.
Anyway, with Shenxiao Sect as his backing and the protection of Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing, Yu Zhenzi’s concerns were minimal because even if failed, he would merely enter the Gods Sealing List or experience reincarnation.
However, whether sealed among the gods or stepping into reincarnation, he was unperturbed, assured that his divine position wouldn’t be poor, and even in reincarnation, he could return.
After all, he has the sanctuary of Pei Xuanjing.
If even Pei Xuanjing couldn’t safeguard him, and Pei Xuanjing faced failure in this great calamity, Yu Zhenzi wouldn’t believe that he could remain unharmed, at that point, even if substantiated as a Taoist Monarch, he might not subsist, susceptible to suppression.
“The Ancestral Master commands that as the great calamity unfolds, our Shenxiao Sect’s numerous disciples and True Immortals cannot remain idle. Yet, the Ancestral Master, mercifully, offers the disciples two choices. One is to close the mountain gate and await the calamity’s conclusion, with the Ancestral Master ensuring their safety. The other is to actively engage in the calamity, seeking opportunities, but once involved, they become entangled in the calamity’s aura, unable to return until the calamity ends, facing the risk of demise. This choice, whichever it may be, is left to the disciples to decide autonomously, respecting their decisions.” Pang Hong conveyed the purpose of Pei Xuanjing’s message.
With the advent of the great calamity, Pei Xuanjing intended to propel it, yet not all disciples of the Shenxiao Sect were mandated to participate. He naturally provided them with a choice.
The former is simple, only needing to remain within the mountain gate, protected from harm, and Pei Xuanjing is confident enough to assure their safety.
However, this option isn’t without drawbacks, namely missing the calamity’s opportunity by staying secluded, thus precluding further advancement through it.
The latter offers a chance to acquire resources, facilitating advancement, although accompanied by significant peril, making disengagement impossible before the calamity concludes, potentially leading to demise if careless.
If uninvolved in the calamity, Pei Xuanjing can protect them, but choosing to enter entails stakes of life and death resting in their own hands, with Pei Xuanjing refraining from interference, leaving their fate to their own fortunes.
Given the outstanding prowess of Shenxiao Sect’s disciples, unless a Taoist Monarch exploits them with overwhelming force, Pei Xuanjing has no grounds to intervene.
Both options possess respective merits and downsides, and the choice is solely dictated by them, with Pei Xuanjing neither guiding nor requiring Pang Hong and others to guide them.
Two individuals faced Wan Fayi, who was silent, not due to personal reasons, as he, being the successor to the Sect Leader, inevitably had to delve into the situation.
He was concerned for the many disciples, as these two choices represent different paths, inevitably leading to divergence in the future.
For the former, remaining secluded while witnessing peers and companions, mentors and elders, battle within the calamity—whether victory or downfall ensues—could they reconcile such reflections inwardly.
Also, those engaged in the calamity, surviving and returning, might perceive the secluded ones as cowards—a matter to consider further.
What appears a simple choice bears upon future destiny, potentially marking a significant crossroads in life, possibly causing eventual regret.
“The Ancestral Master also said not to worry, regardless of the choice, they remain disciples of our Shenxiao Sect, assuredly treated equally without bias.” Yu Zhenzi, seeming to discern hearts, supplemented.
This was absent from Pei Xuanjing’s words—maybe Pei Xuanjing deemed no supplement necessary—but after discussing with Pang Hong, Yu Zhenzi intended to reassure by supplementing, serving as assurance to many disciples.
