The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1555: Chapters 1502-1503: Imperial Honors’ Worries, Zi Wei’s Ambitions_2 Chapter 1555: Chapters 1502-1503: Imperial Honors’ Worries, Zi Wei’s Ambitions_2 A true teaching can be conveyed in a single sentence, while false teachings may fill thousands of books.

For them, perhaps what stood between them and ascending to the status of a True Immortal was but one opportunity, merely needing someone to guide them. However, that opportunity was exceedingly rare, and the guidance they sought was not something they could uncover by pouring over countless texts.

Thus, if they could seize a chance in this trial, without aspiring to be the ultimate victor, just hoping to gain some insight into breaking through to become a True Immortal, it would be considered an extraordinary stroke of luck for them.

Even for those beings that came from immortal sects and were not lacking in guidance from the powerful, the chance to enter the Myriad Laws Realm and partake in the trial was a precious opportunity. It allowed them to truly pit themselves against their peers, to test what they had learned, and to seek the opportunity to certify their status as True Immortals.

Over ten thousand years of development in the Divine Land World, despite the countless True Immortals, compared to the innumerable mundane beings, they still only represented a minuscule fraction. Therefore, succeeding in becoming a True Immortal was undoubtedly a leap in status, a true step into the apex of the Divine Land World.

“Great Law Decree Technique?” Great Emperor Ziwei’s brow quirked upward slightly upon hearing the report from his subordinate, a trace of a smile emerging on his lips, “No wonder the Jade Emperor has been so low-profile these past few centuries. He has been plotting something like this. Luckily, it was thwarted by the Shenxiao Lineage. Had he truly obtained this Great Law Decree Technique, it would have no doubt been a considerable trouble.”

Now within the Six Imperials of the Heavenly Court, the Emperor of the South Pole Eternal Life abstained from worldly affairs, and Great Emperor Houtu remained reclusive in the Nether Yin Department, solely focusing on matters of the netherworld. Thus, essentially only the Jade Emperor, Qing Hua, Gou Chen, and Zi Wei, these four Imperial Honors, were vying for the authority of the Heavenly Court.

Among these Imperial Honors, aside from the Jade Emperor, the other three wielded roughly similar strength and influence. One-on-one, they were weaker than the Jade Emperor; at times, they even needed to join forces to contend with him.

It is worth noting that even though the Jade Emperor’s position was the result of a compromise among various True Immortal Taoist Monarchs, the authority he wielded and the foundation he had built were genuine.

Initially, these Imperial Honors might have held a slight advantage, but as ten thousand years passed, the Jade Emperor surpassed them, gaining a not insignificant upper hand.

The Jade Emperor, despite lacking significant support, also faced fewer restrictions, holding more autonomy. Any decision was made at his sole behest.

In contrast, these Imperial Honors attained their positions not only through their own exceptional abilities and major contributions during the Conferred God War but also because they hailed from influential sects, backed by many True Immortals.

Sects cultivate you, and once you’ve risen, you’re expected to reciprocate. This is an inevitable issue for any cultivator born from a sect because after all, a sect is not a charity.

By the time these Imperial Honors ascended to their positions, among their gods were many from their original sects, whether they were their fellow disciples, nephews, or even uncles and elder kin.

When confronting external problems, they naturally and decisively stand on the side of the Imperial Honors without question. However, when the interests of the Imperial Honors clash with those of the sects they originated from, the stance of these gods becomes uncertain, at the very least not as resolute as before.

Had this been the past, these Imperial Honors might not have minded so. Everything they had came from their sect, and repaying the sect posed no issue to them, even if it meant sacrificing some of their personal interests.

But as one’s position rises, their desires change, and more individuals gravitate towards them. This is especially true for these Imperial Honors, whose rank inevitably attracts a host of gods not from any sect.

These gods sought to align with the Imperial Honors for their pursuits, expecting substantial returns. While an Imperial Honor might sacrifice their interests, they couldn’t do the same to the interests of these gods. After all, these gods didn’t come from sects and had no reason to repay them. Insisting on harming their interests would naturally lead to dissent and disaffection.

Therefore, when these Imperial Honors assumed their roles, a divergence between them and their sects was destined, and as time went on, these differences only widened, becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile.

In the end, it all boils down to the division of interests, the right to speak for authority. Unless these Imperial Honors are willing to give up everything in their hands, to become spokespeople for the sect, without any independent power of their own, they will inevitably stand against the sect.

But could anyone really give up the authority they hold in their hands?

No one can, not even these Imperial Honors. Though they hail from the sect, they could do many things in return for the sect, but they certainly could never just give up the authority in their hands and become vassals to the sect.

If they had never experienced the feeling of having absolute power before, perhaps they might have been content to remain in the sect indefinitely. But once they had tasted such a flavor, how could they easily relinquish the authority they held?

Therefore, these Imperial Honors were stronger than the Jade Emperor at the very beginning, but in the end, they were surpassed by him – not only because of the Jade Emperor’s profound foundation, but also because their own strength diminished, their backers no longer supported them, and even became their hindrance.

Yet, facing such an outcome, these Imperial Honors were not annoyed in the slightest; instead, they relished it, for it undoubtedly allowed them more independence and greater freedom.

Indeed, when these Imperial Honors initially struggled with the Jade Emperor for authority, it was merely to follow the idea of keeping the Jade Emperor in check. However, once they began to savor the taste of authority, they naturally started to strive for themselves and sought to seize even more authority.

Whether one takes action on their own initiative or as a passive reaction, it’s completely a different concept. Under such circumstances, the pressure on the Jade Emperor naturally increased.

Now that the Great Emperor Ziwei had heard that the Jade Emperor had almost managed to obtain the Great Law Decree Technique, he clearly understood why the Jade Emperor had kept a low profile for hundreds of years – it wasn’t just because of the suppression by himself and others, but also because he was scheming.

Now that the plan of the other party was spoiled, he naturally carried a joyful expression and was immensely relieved in his heart.

“Emperor Monarch, should we also participate in the Myriad Laws Realm trial this time?” immediately asked a Star God under the command of the Great Emperor Ziwei.

Though they are Star Gods under the command of the Six Imperials, the resources for any Tao-Certifying True Immortal are not simple, so without a doubt, this opportunity of the Myriad Laws Realm trial is a rare chance for them, which they do not want to miss.

“Of course. Since all parties are participating, we certainly cannot miss out,” the Great Emperor Ziwei answered without hesitation.

“Should we snatch the Great Law Decree Technique?” a Star God inquired in a low voice, a glint of Divine Light in his eyes.

Being one of the Six Imperials as well, the Great Law Decree Technique would greatly benefit the Jade Emperor, so it would also be of immense help to the Great Emperor Ziwei. If it could be snatched by force, the power of the Great Emperor Ziwei might ascend one more level.

Why are these Star Gods loyally following the Great Emperor Ziwei? Is it not because, besides the personal charm of the Great Emperor Ziwei, it is also because the Great Emperor Ziwei can bring them benefits?

These followers are almost tied up with the Great Emperor Ziwei, sharing in both his glory and his losses. The might of the Great Emperor Ziwei only brings advantages to them without any disadvantages.

And besides, if the Jade Emperor can hold the position of Emperor of Heaven, why can’t the Great Emperor Ziwei? After all, the other is universally recognized as the Vice Lord of the Heavenly Court.

If one day the Great Emperor Ziwei really were to take charge of the Heavenly Court, they too would naturally rise along with the tide!

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