The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1927: Chapter 1872—Chapter 1873 Heavy Losses: How to Counterattack_2

However, comparatively speaking, the best aspect is that despite the Heterodox Alliance facing some headwinds due to these circumstances, causing the many disciples below to be in a state of panic, Tie Qianshan and the others in the upper echelons are not overly alarmed, even though the losses are quite distressing for them.

After all, these individuals have braved many trials and hardships; there are few adversities they haven’t seen. Although the current losses are considerable, they are not entirely unacceptable.

During their most difficult times, they couldn’t even control their own life and death, which truly constituted danger. At least now, thanks to Zhao Baiyang’s presence, it hasn’t reached the worst predicament.

Although the current situation is bad, they still have the power to retaliate, and it’s not entirely impossible to reverse the situation.

Unlike external speculations that they are hesitant to immediately retaliate, causing a prolonged absence of response.

In fact, it’s not so; after the incident occurred, the rapid decision to dispatch strong allies from the sixth world demonstrates their attitude — they will absolutely not compromise easily.

The reason for the delayed reaction is not only because of differing views on strategic direction but also because resource mobilization requires time.

After all, the previous lesson learned from the sixth sub-branch taught them that the enemy is prepared and definitely not launching a surprise attack, so they cannot be disorganized and must stabilize their mindset, avoiding reckless actions that expose weaknesses.

“What we need to determine now is whether to immediately send forces to reclaim those two worlds or consider other plans.” Tie Qianshan said, looking around at the numerous people.

Interestingly, ever since Zhao Baiyang, the alliance hierarch, secluded himself, the person truly handling the Heterodox Alliance’s affairs is neither Zi Tianxiong nor Xue Wuheng — but rather the always low-key Tie Qianshan.

Looking at Tie Qianshan, the other members don’t seem dissatisfied with his temporary leadership, and instead, they acknowledge it greatly.

From this particular point alone, it shows Tie Qianshan’s prestige is sufficient, or perhaps these vice alliance hierarchs recognize the situation; despite external reasons, they maintain unity instead of causing division.

Present here are all strong members of the Heterodox Alliance, either True Immortals, Gods, or Supreme Overlords — all figures within the alliance’s management.

Besides their original strengths, numerous True Immortals and Supremes who joined the Heterodox Alliance after integrating into the Divine Land World are also present.

Speaking of which, for those True Immortals from other worlds integrating into the Divine Land World, the Heterodox Alliance, though not the top immortal sect, might actually be a good choice.

At least compared to other top immortal sects with orderly traditions, where a halfway joining Independent Practitioner cannot enter the core, not to mention creatures from other worlds, integrating into immortal sects is much harder.

Conversely, the Heterodox Alliance, as a relatively relaxed alliance, is quite inclusive by comparison, and at least after joining, they don’t feel much rejection, everyone gets along harmoniously.

This is why when significant events like these occur, they cause no trouble, but instead sincerely sit together, collectively discussing the subsequent countermeasures.

“We have already delayed quite a bit; today must yield a result. Otherwise, if we prolong it too much, allowing the other side to truly assimilate and control those two sub-branches, there will indeed be no chance of reclaiming them.” Zi Tianxiong said, frowning.

Their opinion now is unified — regarding the action taken by the Jade Emperor and Buddhism School, they must not retreat and must retaliate.

The Heterodox Alliance, unlike other forces, is inherently an alliance where members band together for strength, meaning compared to other immortal sects, their unity is somewhat weaker.

Faced with the current situation, if they easily give up, it can easily incite certain individuals internally to spawn other ideas, causing panic and division.

More importantly, as external people have suggested, with Zhao Baiyang achieving the status of Taoist Monarch, they now qualify to challenge the top immortal sects — one retreat destroys millennia of accumulation.

Although the current situation isn’t great, after Tie Qianshan and the others discussed, they decided it’s also an opportunity to better integrate, an occasion to unite everyone.

Danger can lead to internal fragmentation, but if various internal factions can unite, battling external crises together becomes a process of mutual trust and integration.

Now that they’ve determined the attitude to retaliate, there’s still internal controversy regarding how to retaliate and respond exactly.

According to some thoughts, these two worlds are vital channels for their resources, and though they’ve been seized, if they retaliate immediately and reclaim them before the opponent stabilizes, they can be swiftly controlled again.

After all, they’ve managed these two worlds for thousands of years, so even if control is lost temporarily, reclaiming them ensures rapid mastery.

However, if delayed too long, letting those in these two worlds clear internal obstacles harms control and increases the costs of reclaiming them, resulting in greater losses even after reclaiming when once more needing management time.

Another group has a different idea, believing the move by the Jade Emperor and Buddhism School targeted precisely, and with the opponent occupying the advantage, they can address other worlds before reacting.

But they haven’t rashly expanded despite the major advantage, choosing instead a steady approach, implying meticulous preparation with a net awaiting their attack.

Thus even if retaliation is necessary, directly attacking these worlds again risks repeating the same mistakes.

Instead, they should attempt to ensure the battle’s initiative is in their hands, abandon these occupied worlds temporarily, and shift focus to other worlds.

Who dictates that after seizing these worlds, they must counterattack to reclaim them and consistently confront the opponent?

Given the ignited conflict, with both sides now adversaries, they might rely on the overall situation and target other worlds controlled by the Jade Emperor and Buddhism School.

These two worlds they’re managing are indeed resource-rich, otherwise, they wouldn’t establish sub-branches and assign people to guard and operate long-term.

But they’re merely large immortal sects; previously controlled worlds can’t match the overall quality of ones under the Jade Emperor and Buddhism School, ones that large sects greatly covet.

While exploring worlds, initial agreements dictate whoever discovers a world owns control initially.

However, agreements are theoretical — actual execution has discrepancies, especially since development rights and control aren’t eternal, with world control ultimately relying on one’s strength.

The Heterodox Alliance couldn’t touch these worlds before, worried about reckless moves inciting multiple attacks.

Even after Zhao Baiyang became the Taoist Monarch, expanding to capture worlds needed adequate reasons and pretexts.

Now, this ambush, despite the severe losses, presents them with a justification for attacking opposing worlds, resource plundering ensuring mutual offense yields no loss.

Not only that, but they may also extend the blaze further and broader.

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