The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 1341

Chapter 1341: Chapter 1288–Chapter 1289 Untouchable Authority_2 Chapter 1341: Chapter 1288–Chapter 1289 Untouchable Authority_2 Star Lord Yisuan was clear that, according to Emperor Monarch's plan, the goal was to draw all the Great Ancient Emperors within this world into the camp of the Heavenly Court, making them a part of it. They were expected to expand the court's territory and contribute their own strength.

However, when this idea was first voiced, not only did Star Lord Yisuan and Fate Controller Star Lord doubt its feasibility, but even the planner himself, Emperor of the South Pole Eternal Life, Pei Xuanjing, didn't believe it was possible.

It was because authority was limited; there wasn't enough to go around for everyone.

If everyone hailed from the Great Ming World, then despite the competition for heavenly authority, given a choice, they were still willing to make one, especially with the indomitable presence of Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing suppressing the current era, this was the case.

Sometimes the development of a world greatly depends on how the most prominent existences at the top lead the way.

No matter the environment of the past cultivation system in the Great Ming World, it's now the person standing at the peak level, Longevity Taoist Monarch, whose preferences or will influence other powerhouses.

While this Taoist Monarch could accept competition within the human race, he didn't favor the unrestrained infighting within his own kind. His existence was the big picture, the set of rules that everyone must abide by.

And if someone violated this rule, they would inevitably be ostracized by everyone else, or even suppressed.

After all, for the others, Longevity Taoist Monarch's attitude and approach was a constraint to them, but it also created a favorable environment.

Had it been a previous era, the ruthless internal battles and the concept of the strongest reaping all would have made it much more difficult for these individuals to rise. Their chances would have been even slimmer.

Therefore, the struggles among the powerhouses within the Great Ming World belonged to a scenario of competition without breaking the mold. Everyone, despite their contention and contest for authority, would exercise considerable restraint, especially within the Great Ming World.

At least, that's how it is now. Even if conflicts arise and there is a struggle for interests, it doesn't result in a life-or-death showdown where faces are torn apart.

Ultimately, the stakes are high now. For the powerhouses of the Heavenly Court, there is certainly enough to go around. Within the vast expanse of Chaos, there are so many worlds, ample for plundering benefits and Fortuitous Opportunities.

However, this applies to internal matters, to the strife within the Great Ming World.

While the powerhouses of this world might very well become part of the Great Ming World and join the ranks of the Heavenly Court in the future, it's just a possibility for the future, not the present.

From the current standpoint, both parties are adversaries, competitors.

Since they are facing competitors, no one will hold back, and every powerhouse will act decisively.

Authority is finite. Even in the internal struggles of the Great Ming World, there is already a shortage for its powerhouses to divide among themselves, let alone allowing outsiders to join the contention.

These Great Ancient Emperors currently cultivate Martial Arts and, through this, have grasped the elevated Laws. Even if they clash with the strong figures of the Great Ming World, these figures do not fear competition from them.

However, with the establishment of the Taoist Academy and the dissemination of Taoist Skill, the Immortal Path's cultivation system would spread throughout this side of the world, setting in stone that one event was bound to occur. That is, the concept of the condensation of authority wouldn't remain clandestine in this world.

Any of the Great Ancient Emperors within this world, if they weren't foolish, whether they repelled Taoist Skill or not, would surely come into contact with it after a thorough study. Through this, they would touch upon the concept of authority and attempt to condense it for themselves.

Even, since they originated from this world, they inherently have an easier time condensing authority than the outsiders from the Great Ming World and wielding it.

The internal powerhouses of the Great Ming World may not be able to strike fatally, but the competition for authority is still fierce.

After all, provided they aren't utterly suppressed, even if they lose their authority to someone else, although their power would greatly diminish, they aren't left with no options. They can still choose to continue contemplating the Laws, albeit at a slower pace!

If the infighting within the Great Ming World is so fierce, how could these foreign Great Ancient Emperors possibly show restraint?

Regarding this matter, even Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing couldn't suppress it by force.

Pei Xuanjing understood that he was able to keep things under control, unwilling to intensify the conflicts within the Heavenly Court, for the expansion and elevation of the Heavenly Court. Besides relying on his own strength, it was the allure of mutual benefits that kept everyone calm. Knowing there were still benefits in the Future, it just wasn't worth it.

But if there were no sufficient benefits, and everyone saw no hope, not to mention Pei Xuanjing's power wasn't enough to suppress everyone, even if it were, these people would still desperately resist and would never compromise.

That was the case now. Pei Xuanjing could push forward with his plans, intending to better integrate this world into the Great Ming World, which was undeniable.

But he absolutely couldn't, for the sake of recruiting all the Great Ancient Emperors, touch upon the interests of the original forces of the Great Ming World.

If because of the complete integration of the people from this side of the world, one sacrificed the interests of one's own people, that would be more harmful than beneficial. Pei Xuanjing would also lose all of his support.

What was more important, and who was the solid base of support that could not be secured? On this point, Pei Xuanjing was still clear.

Therefore, it was destined that a portion of the Great Ancient Emperors would not have the chance to step into the Heavenly Court and become the core of its future.

And those remaining Great Ancient Emperors could practice Taoist Skill, but they couldn't covet to consolidate Authority. Once they attempted to consolidate Authority, that would be violating a taboo and would be suppressed.

“Indeed, Authority is the core of the Heavenly Court and must not be tampered with lightly!” Several Star Lords also nodded vigorously, fully agreeing with this point.

What was the Heavenly Court? In essence, the Heavenly Court was the manifestation of Heavenly Authority, ruling over heaven and earth, their reliance for ascending to the peak level in the future. With the Heavenly Court's Authority already insufficient to go around internally, how could they afford to share it with outsiders?

How did the Heavenly Court come about? It was born of their people, who fought life and death battles with the Demon Race, ultimately defeating them and seizing it from the Demon Race.

These newly discovered worlds, whether strong or weak, even if they integrated into the Great Ming World and became the citizens of the Heavenly Court, to involve themselves in Authority, they needed to pay the price. They had to establish enough merit, prove their loyalty, in order to qualify.

“Therefore, we must guard this secret even more stringently and must not disclose it lightly. Also, send someone to monitor all parties; as soon as someone intends to touch upon consolidating Authority, please ask the Emperor Monarch to act and suppress them!” Wood Virtue Star Lord said with a grave voice.

Although this world had not yet been annexed, they already regarded this world as their possession, their own thing, and absolutely wouldn't allow others to take it away.

Why else would Wood Virtue Star Lord and the others come here if not for the Fortuitous Opportunities, to advance on the Immortal Path.

But advancing on the Immortal Path is not the end, it is, on the contrary, just a starting point in the long journey of the Immortal Path Cultivation.

And in the cultivation of the Immortal Path, comprehending the Origin as two sides of the same entity, mastering Laws or consolidating Authority. Compared to the hardness of mastering Laws, consolidating Authority is the best approach. It also nourishes the Laws. And when the Great Achievement of the Laws is reached one day, even if the Authority is relinquished, it would not affect them.

This is yet another reason why there is intense competition for Authority, yet also restraint.

Authority is a part of combat power, but it is also the best aid in comprehending Laws; but once the Laws are truly mastered, delving into the Origin, that Authority becomes like what the Emperor Monarch has. It's not essential, and hence they can indeed give it up.

For the newcomers, this path is not a dead end; there are chances for everyone, thus there is still room for negotiation.

Of course, this is speaking within themselves. If an outsider gets involved, it means adding one more person to divide the benefits, which undoubtedly reduces the benefits of the original people, who would be unwilling.

Some things are fated to happen. When the fuse is lit, regardless of whether it can be prevented, the final outcome is bound to occur; it's a trial that must be endured.

After all, integration has never been peaceful.

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