The Sims: I Open The Immortal Path For All Beings
/ The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 1327 – Chapter 1327 Chapter 1274
Chapter 1327: Chapter 1274 – Chapter 1275: Offer Benefits, Don't Just Make Promises_2 Chapter 1327: Chapter 1274 – Chapter 1275: Offer Benefits, Don't Just Make Promises_2 These people remained silent here, not taking immediate action to follow the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch in condemning Star God Ding Ce. In fact, their silence had already shown their lack of absolute loyalty to the Jade Emperor.
Loyalty that is not absolute is absolutely not loyalty.
Regardless of whether the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch was among the Jade Emperor Zhu Houji's confidants, from the perspective of the Jade Emperor, when the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch exposed this matter and openly reproached the intentions to accuse Star God Ding Ce of using public office for private gain, he undoubtedly defended the interests of both the Jade Emperor Zhu Houji and the Heavenly Court.
Those who did not act, instead standing by indifferently, were revealing that they actually had their own agendas, not fully safeguarding the interests of the Jade Emperor.
They watched the two factions struggle, quietly observing the direction of the wind and waiting to choose the most advantageous side to align with. This was their true goal, best suited for their interests, yet loyal only to their own gains.
Such actions and behavior made it understandable why Jade Emperor Zhu Houji could not regard these individuals as trusted confidants.
“It seems that the former court of His Majesty the Jade Emperor was not truly united.”
“The Great Ming Divine Dynasty initially had common interests and external threats, so naturally they had to stick together for warmth. But times have changed.”
“Back then, it was a member of the royal family who ascended the throne. Without the support of the Longevity Taoist Monarch and the control afforded by the Golden Book and Jade Scroll, the Great Ming Divine Dynasty would not have known such peace.”
“Within any Sect, there is a plethora of factions and conflicts of interest. How could his Great Ming Divine Dynasty possibly remain unaffected? The more they suppressed dissent with the Golden Book and Jade Scroll and their power, the more severe the backlash would be today. If not for the constraints of the Gods Sealing List and the presence of the Longevity Taoist Monarch, internal fights over interests within their own ranks might have erupted.”
“From this perspective, His Majesty the Emperor of Heaven's desire to consolidate authority over the Heavenly Court is indeed fraught with obstacles.”
“Emperor of Heaven, just be a good mascot; why bother with so many ideas?”
“Indeed, all burdens of the Heavenly Court are shared by us. Why trouble yourself so much?”
“We don't want to see the other side gain control, and I guess that Taoist Monarch feels something similar.”
“Shut up, do not speak so carelessly about the Taoist Monarch!”
These people under the Imperial Honors, among the subordinates of the True Gods, spoke secretly in disdain towards the Jade Emperor Zhu Houji.
Indeed, although the Jade Emperor had ascended to the True Immortal Realm, his ability to control the Heavenly Court was not merely based on power and, in any case, his power was not even capable of achieving this.
The Imperial Honors True Gods who qualified to vie for and wrest authority from the Jade Emperor were either already in the True Immortal Realm or, if not, they were supreme strong overlords, who, by virtue of their Divine Position Authority, did not fear even True Immortals in the slightest.
Though they showed no restraint toward the Jade Emperor Zhu Houji, it did not mean they could afford to slight the Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing. When one god spoke disrespectfully, someone immediately spoke sharply to rebuke them.
Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing, the mightiest being between heaven and earth, the extent of whose progress on the Immortal Dao Path was unclear to all, but was undoubtedly a terrifying existence.
Cultivators of such a realm were prone to sensing even a mention of their name; let alone now when an incarnation had descended to preside in the Lingxiao Palace.
To speak recklessly here was indeed seeking death; even if the Longevity Taoist Monarch did not care, if any of the strong members of the Shenxiao Sect heard your careless allegations, see if they would not discipline you.
The Shenxiao Lineage today was also a powerful force in the world, not only consisting of strong members from the Shenxiao Sect but also including those cultivators from the Taoist Academy who positioned themselves as disciples of the Taoist Monarch having received guidance from the Longevity Taoist Monarch.
Indeed, among the many disciples of the Shenxiao Lineage around the world, the origins of their identities were the most complex, touching almost every camp. Even some powerful individuals from the Sects had because of their backgrounds in the Taoist Academy or having received guidance from the Longevity Taoist Monarch, good relations with the Shenxiao Lineage.
It was precisely because the Shenxiao Lineage was filled with numerous factions that no one, except the Longevity Taoist Monarch alone, could unify this power; otherwise, the Shenxiao Lineage could indeed truly control the Heavenly Court.
“I beseech Your Majesty to punish Star God Ding Ce for the crime of pursuing private interests under the guise of public duty!” Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch flung his sleeves, disregarding the many Star Lords and Heavenly Kings he had rebutted into near speechlessness, and then, holding the scepter in his hand, bowed to request a decree from the Jade Emperor Zhu Houji.
The other powerful gods sneered in secret at the group of Star Lords and Heavenly Kings who had been rendered speechless by the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch. These people were truly incompetent; they had not even opened their mouths before being silenced by him alone.
“What do you all think about what the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch has said?” Jade Emperor Zhu Houji, without approving or disapproving the words of Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch, instead turned his gaze to the other gods within the grand hall, seeking their opinions.
If it were merely a matter of the Star God Ding Ce, then the matter would be straightforward, but the person now represented not only himself but also the interest group behind him, even if it was a temporarily united one.
They all understood the purpose of these people, and they would not easily let the matter rest.
Dealing with Star God Ding Ce simply on a charge of pursuing private interests under the guise of public duty would mean dealing only with him personally and would not truly subdue the group behind him.
After all, even if these people were argued into silence by the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch, it is undeniable that this action had not really violated the Heavenly Rules or the requirements set by the powerful gods in the Heavenly Court's expansion plan.
The so-called principle that what is not forbidden by law is allowed holds true in actions not prohibited by the Heavenly Rules and the Heavenly Court's expansion plan. Even if they now see this as a loophole that needs new rules to be established, they cannot apply them retroactively; doing so would truly break the rules.
Even if Ding Ce were to be found guilty, it could not be under this pretext. A more reasonable charge, one that others could not fault, would be needed.
Moreover, is it important to convict Star God Ding Ce?
In fact, it is not important at all.
The man himself is not important, and even the Small Thousand World he discovered is not important. Although these benefits tempted Star God Ding Ce, they are negligible to the true strong ones.
What they care about are other things, more importantly, the implications behind this action and what the True Immortals and Longevity Taoist Monarch think of this behavior.
“Perhaps Ding Ce's actions are somewhat wrong, but as he said, they have not violated the Heavenly Rules; everything was within the limits of the rules,” a True God spoke out.
“The charge of pursuing private interests under the guise of public duty is too severe; the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch may be too sensitive.”
“This lord, however, believes that Ding Ce's arguments are nothing but sophistry. Searching for new worlds is supported by the Heavenly Court. If someone gains something and thinks not to report it, that intention is worthy of punishment!”
“Exactly, if everyone acted like this, how could the Heavenly Court's expansion plan proceed?”
Since the Heavenly Court Master Zhu Houji had asked, the other gods naturally needed to respond and express their stance.
Whether they agree or disagree, the matter has progressed to this stage, and every god needs to express their stance.
What should be done about this matter, each god needs to reveal their will.
No one can remain impartial, and no one can sit on the fence; all must express their position, either support or opposition.
Struggle for interests never allows bystanders, especially when many powerful ones are pushing behind the scenes. Whoever aims to sit on the fence is simply asking for trouble.
For those powerful beings truly driving this matter behind the scenes, whether the outcome is success or failure, they must make their voices heard, and those under their command must align with their lead.
Chapter end
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