The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings - Chapter 2256 - 2202–2203: Confucianism for Thousands of Years – Quasi-Taoist Monarch Battle
Chapter 2256: Chapter 2202–2203: Confucianism for Thousands of Years – Quasi-Taoist Monarch Battle
It seems that the Five Emperors’ side is certainly not weak, which explains their ambitions and desire to seize the position of the Emperor of Heaven.
This gives hope to those strong who originally believed that the Five Emperors’ side had no chance, and they might place their bets early.
At the beginning, many strong individuals did not favor the Five Emperors.
It’s not that they didn’t believe they could triumph over the Jade Emperor, especially with the support of the Taoist School, which made victory plausible.
What they doubted was what would happen after the Human Race Five Emperors truly defeated the Jade Emperor.
No one is foolish, especially the strong ones who have cultivated up to this stage; they are all astute individuals.
They realize that the conflict between the Jade Emperor, the other Imperial Honors, and the Taoist School is not a temporary issue; once the Five Emperors ascend, they too will oppose the Taoist School.
This won’t change due to any individual’s will, as it all fundamentally boils down to the conflict of interests, which no one can prevent.
Therefore, everyone knows that the ascension of the Human Race Five Emperors to the position of heaven is not the end but merely the beginning.
Not everyone is entirely confident that the Five Emperors have the credentials to confront the Taoist School and truly suppress it, seizing their own authority.
Even though each of the Human Race Five Emperors is at the Taoist Monarch level, the struggle for authority isn’t only about the competition at the Taoist Monarch level; it’s also about the strength of the support forces.
The Taoist Monarch is a figure of suppression and deterrence for any power, not someone who has to act in every circumstance.
Thus, even if the rumors about the Five Emperors being weaker than other strong individuals are false, they would be unable to stand if they lack sufficient forces under their command.
However, the display of strength by these supreme beings and True Immortals now proves that the Human Race Five Emperors do have the credentials to be comparable to the Taoist School.
This makes some powerful individuals see a glimmer of hope; perhaps they might consider betting on the Human Race Five Emperors for future gains.
After all, even among Taoist Monarchs, not every Taoist Monarch is confident enough to truly stand at the peak, wielding an influence that shapes the heavens and earth.
The closer they get to the peak, the more these powerful Taoist Monarchs understand the fierce competition between the strongest individuals, which for them is a nerve-wracking experience, and does not imply they have the right to partake.
Thus, most Taoist Monarchs simply strive for more advantages, which would allow them to advance further on the cultivation path.
They care less about so-called dominance and more about how much benefit they can secure, and naturally wouldn’t mind collaborating with others in such conditions.
“A draw, who would have thought it ended in a draw.”
Seeing the equally injured Qi Hu and Chi Wu True Immortal in the field, many strong individuals were astonished by this outcome, which was entirely beyond their expectations.
They initially predicted victory for either side but never considered it would result in a draw, with both sides grievously injured.
“Though Qi Hu is a rank lower in the Realm, being able to pose a mutual defeat shows his strength is somewhat superior.”
“Chi Wu True Immortal was clearly complacent, and the final stage was distinctly a battle between the Four Spirits; Man and Weapon Unity drew more strength from the Four Spirits, yet it revealed future troubles.”
“The Jade Emperor holds the Heavenly Court, with profound foundations; the resources required for these damages might be valuable to an Independent Practitioner, but for the Jade Emperor, it’s just small potatoes.”
“After this battle, this Divine General will surely advance further, and the Jade Emperor won’t hesitate to reward him.”
Amidst heated discussions among numerous strong individuals, there was a common understanding about one point: the Jade Emperor would certainly not abandon Qi Hu.
Initially, Qi Hu was already a cornerstone of the Jade Emperor Lineage; after this battle, he will undoubtedly progress, and there’s no way the Jade Emperor would let him go.
With the duel between Qi Hu and Chi Wu True Immortal concluded, coincidentally, the rivalry between both sides is now two wins, two losses, and one draw, still unresolved.
Gu Ji had someone take Qi Hu away for healing and then stepped onto the altar, laughing and saying, “It seems, after all, it’s up to us to decide the final victor.”
“Ha ha ha, that’s fine, leave the suspense till the end just in case you don’t want to truly engage,” Yan Wu True Immortal laughed heartily.
He was also curious about Gu Ji, curious about the depth of his background.
If there were any mysterious strong figures under the Jade Emperor, Gu Ji must be among them.
Unlike others, he is a senior official within the Heavenly Court, yet maintains a close association with the Longevity Taoist Monarch, Pei Xuanjing.
The Longevity Taoist Monarch is publicly recognized as the strongest now, so any cultivator connected to him naturally attracts attention.
Many know that Gu Ji’s years of secluded cultivation were due to guidance received from Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing.
As the breeze blows, Gu Ji laughs heartily without answering, his eyes shimmering like the brightest star in the celestial sky. By merely standing there, the world remains silent around him, as if he were the sole ruler above the heavens and earth, radiating supreme glory.
