The Sims: I Open The Immortal Path For All Beings
/ The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 1164 – Chapter 1164 Chapter 112
Chapter 1164: Chapter 112 – Chapter 113 Path Contest Self-Confidence_2 Chapter 1164: Chapter 112 – Chapter 113 Path Contest Self-Confidence_2 “`
However, for those who wield great powers and influence, even the mightiest figures of the Demonic Way, they may appear domineering and overbearing, but in reality, they have their own set of rules in handling affairs and will not break them easily.
After all, they are not truly reckless, for most powerful beings, there are checks and balances in place–hence if someone truly behaved like a reckless madman, apart from invoking fear in others, it would also prompt some powerful individuals to consider eradicating such a potential threat.
If there were reasonable grounds or a profit dispute, that would be one thing, but in this case, Bai Xiaosheng and the Da Xue Country Lord had no such conflicts of interest. With such a forthright invitation, if one were to turn hostile, the negative repercussions would be something the Da Xue Country Lord couldn't accept.
The saying goes: you play the first move, others can play the fifteenth move.
If this time he didn't abide by the rules, then in the future, other powerful individuals or forces, when dealing with the Da Xue Ancient Country, could very well do the same.
“Indeed, if it were an independent practitioner alone, that would be one thing, but with a large family and great business, how could the Da Xue Country Lord bother over trivialities with someone like me?” Bai Xiaosheng added with a touch of self-deprecation.
His Bai Xiaosheng Organization was indeed a great force, but it depended on who was doing the comparison. At least now, compared with the Da Xue Ancient Country, if the latter were to be affected because of him, it would be a very unprofitable deal for the Da Xue Country Lord.
This transaction with the Da Xue Country Lord was in fact a trial for Bai Xiaosheng, an initial attempt to engage in high-end business and start collaborative ventures with many powerful forces.
Even with the support from Pei Xuanjing and help from many powerful individuals over the years, his Bai Xiaosheng Organization grew rapidly, competing with the Sky Mechanism Pavilion and snatching quite a number of deals.
But in reality, most of the business he could engage in was mid to low end, or it was oriented towards medium and small-scale forces and independent powerful practitioners. Those truly at the pinnacle of the world and large forces, more often than not, still opted for the Sky Mechanism Pavilion.
While they occasionally did business with Bai Xiaosheng, those dealings were not too confidential; for the very important secrets, they trusted Master Tianji even more, as he had the millenniold gold-lettered signboard of being a True Immortal.
Bai Xiaosheng wanted to delve into this kind of high-end business, which required negotiating and cooperating with dominant forces like the Da Xue Ancient Country to gain more benefits.
“Your path is such, this smooth first time should be a good beginning,” Monarch Qingxu said to Bai Xiaosheng.
If they could choose, every cultivator naturally wishes to cultivate in tranquility, single-mindedly pursuing longevity.
But the world is unpredictable, and even longevity isn't readily attainable–it must be fought for with one's own effort.
What path each person will take is slowly predetermined during the cultivation process. Only the path that aligns with oneself is the true way. If you switch to a different path to avoid a powerful adversary, you may easily stagnate from then on.
Bai Xiaosheng's path is just like that–for his own cultivation, for his future, he must do this, unless he is willing to give up his own path to convert to a not-so-perfectly fitting path.
But such a choice, for an ambitious and powerful individual, is almost intolerable.
Moreover, cultivation is like rowing upstream; not to advance is to retreat. If one were to avoid conflict and yield because of a 'path contest' now, what about the next time? Should one also shrink away?
No matter any hardship or danger, to walk the Great Tao alone, to cut through thorns and ride the wind and waves, is the only right choice.
A cultivator who only knows how to continually shrink back, no matter how high their cultivation realm, once they lose the courageous heart of a strong person that moves forward, they no longer deserve to be called powerful.
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“The path of Bai Xiaosheng involves the Heavenly Mechanism Deduction,” Pei Xuanjing said, “Even if there was already a True Immortal Master Tianji before me, I must not shrink back but continue to advance.”
“There is nothing simple about it. Even though my path does not completely overlap with that of Master Tianji, the Path of Heavenly Secrets is essentially part of the Tao Scripture, deriving from the enigmatic Laws of Destiny. Whoever gains more authority has a better hope for the future. How could it be simple?” Bai Xiaosheng said, his face bitter as he slightly shook his head.
Despite how confidently he presented himself to outsiders, those within his own circle knew the real situation.
The Bai Xiaosheng heritage that he cultivated was actually a remnant from the Sky Mechanism Pavilion, it just so happened that his own path diverged significantly from the path of Master Tianji, no longer constrained by that previous path.
Countless disciples studied at the Sky Mechanism Pavilion, including Master Tianji's own junior brother, the Divination Man. Among all the cultivators in the pavilion who studied Master Tianji's Heavenly Mechanism Tao Scripture, fewer than a handful truly stepped out of their cages to forge their own paths.
Bear in mind, although the Sky Mechanism Pavilion was merely an intelligence power, it still boasted innumerable disciples. Only five among these countless disciples, through great determination and wisdom, could overcome the influence of Master Tianji and carve out their own Laws and paths from the Heavenly Mechanism Tao Scripture, which speaks volumes of their talent and flair.
Regardless of Bai Xiaosheng's identity, purpose, or the extent of his ambition, the mere fact that he achieved this made him worthy of Master Tianji's special regard.
The path of cultivation is lonely, the Heavenly Mechanism is ethereal and elusive, and very few cultivators truly wish to embark on this path. So even though Master Tianji knew of Bai Xiaosheng's ambition, he would not demean himself to oppress the junior. Even without the protection of Pei Xuanjing, he would not make a move against Bai Xiaosheng.
He was waiting, eagerly anticipating Bai Xiaosheng advancing further. Should Bai Xiaosheng one day ascend to the True Immortal Realm through his own wisdom and ability, whether to suppress and plunder his insight or to engage in discourse, it would be an optimal choice for Master Tianji.
As a True Immortal, a pioneer, they are unafraid of others following the same path. On the contrary, they wish for more to walk their path, confident that no matter what, they would never be surpassed by followers–such is the self-assurance of a True Immortal.
Of course, that was Master Tianji's indulgence, his attitude. His inaction did not mean that other members of the Sky Mechanism Pavilion would grant Bai Xiaosheng free rein during his rise.
For Master Tianji, Bai Xiaosheng was a junior, a successor whom he did not fear surpassing him, instead, he looked forward to standing shoulder to shoulder with him.
But for others in the Sky Mechanism Pavilion, Bai Xiaosheng was a peer and a competitor on the same path–his rise would encroach upon their opportunities, so, naturally, they would intervene.
As a faction with deep foundations and cloud-touching strength like the Sky Mechanism Pavilion, even without the True Immortal Master Tianji taking action, their influence and power exerted an enormous pressure on Bai Xiaosheng at the moment.
“Without a True Immortal making a move, even if there are formidable enemies and adversaries, they are nothing but stepping stones on our path to the summit!” Monarch Qingxu's eyes flashed with resolute determination.
The might of a True Immortal is unfathomable, but as an Innate God who holds a Divine Position and has been refined over hundreds of years, he has fully mastered this divine body. With his current strength, no adversary could invoke fear in him.
Furthermore, the path of cultivation is inherently arduous, and challenges are bound to arise. Yet, all these trials are but milestones, stepping stones that strengthen and push one to go further.
“Exactly!” Bai Xiaosheng agreed. Strong individuals like them might be momentarily disheartened, but they would never be defeated by hardship and peril.
Regardless of how treacherous the path ahead might be, he possessed the faith and will to eliminate all trials, striving for the pinnacle.
After discussing his own matters, Bai Xiaosheng turned to ask Qingxu, “The Demon Race has refined the Demon Summoning Banner, marking the onset of the ultimate battle. I wonder if your True Martial Sect's Zhenwu Plan has really been completed.”
At this point, despite his own curiosity, Bai Xiaosheng was genuinely intrigued about the kind of power the Zhenwu Plan would unleash if it had indeed been fulfilled.
Chapter end
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