The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 1397 – Chapter 1397 Chapter 1344 - Novel Cool

The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 1397 – Chapter 1397 Chapter 1344

Chapter 1397: Chapter 1344 – Chapter 1345: Life Simulation — Test of Life and Death, Success or Failure Is Determined by Fate_2 Chapter 1397: Chapter 1344 – Chapter 1345: Life Simulation — Test of Life and Death, Success or Failure Is Determined by Fate_2 Pei Xuanjing had thought that after emerging from his retreat, having ascended to the Demi-God Realm, he could lead Suiming City to continue growing, expanding its territories. However, he did not expect Xi to give him such a tremendous surprise.

Not only had Xi ascended to the Demi-God, but she could also suppress other Demi-Gods, which was beyond imagination.

“Wasn't it supposed to be us acting together?” Sui asked, surprised and somewhat confused.

In his opinion, even though he was a Demi-God and had the Divine Tree to rely on, facing four Demi-Gods seemed far too difficult.

If there were no help, it would be one thing, but since Xi's capabilities were sufficient to suppress a Demi-God, they should join forces to confront the enemies of the Rain Clan together.

“No, this time I am here only to protect Suiming City, to ensure that you have no worries about the rear, and you, my friend, you are the City Lord of Suiming City. You need to crush the enemies, proclaim your presence, let more people witness your power, trust you, and follow you,” Pei Xuanjing said earnestly and sincerely.

Honestly, if it were not because Sui was in retreat when the Rain Clan had attacked previously, and the retreat was at a critical juncture that he could not stop, Pei Xuanjing would not have taken action himself. He would have chosen to call Sui out to lead the army against the Rain Clan.

It was known that with Pei Xuanjing's strength, he could easily settle these matters without any accidents, but ultimately, the role of the City Lord of Suiming City was not Pei Xuanjing, but Sui.

Sui's goals were not just in the present. Pei Xuanjing could help him solve some problems, but there were more things that actually needed Sui to handle himself. He needed to experience them himself, and only through these trials could he grow.

If Pei Xuanjing always took the lead and stood at the forefront, then Suiming City could indeed grow stronger, but this growth would be weak and hollow inside despite its outward appearance.

When the day came that they lost Pei Xuanjing's protection, could they withstand adversities and have enough strength to solve all problems?

Moreover, this time Pei Xuanjing did not want to overshadow his host. He had no interest in leading the human race himself; he rather wished to assist Sui in this matter. Thus, it was even more crucial for Sui to be tested and to face challenges.

Sui was also smart; he immediately understood Pei Xuanjing's message. After all, he had been in retreat for so many years. Perhaps the elders of Suiming City still remembered him, but to many newcomers, Xi was the one managing Suiming City, and he, the City Lord, seemed more like an ambiguous figure.

Although Xi's actions appeared somewhat inappropriate, he understood her wise intentions. She did not want to overshadow the host but wanted him to reestablish his position as the City Lord.

For himself, who had been out of public view for many years, nothing could surpass leading everyone to defeat a great army in terms of earning respect and proclaiming his presence.

“After I returned the last time, I redeployed 30,000 troops. Now, Suiming City has 60,000 troops. Leave 10,000 to defend, and you lead 50,000 on the campaign. As long as they can hold off those Demi-Gods, we will not be defeated,” Pei Xuanjing advised him.

In the past, Suiming City only had 30,000 troops, not because they couldn't afford more, but because Pei Xuanjing's plan was to develop, not to expand territories hastily or wage external wars. Consequently, even though many tribes were eager to join, Pei Xuanjing refused their enlistment.

It is known that with the dissemination of Martial Arts Techniques to the tribes, the potential source of troops for Suiming City far surpassed others, providing ample potential for troop expansion.

After returning from the last great war, Pei Xuanjing was aware that the Rain Clan would inevitably come back, and from then on, Suiming City had entered a period of expansion, naturally requiring conscription.

Therefore, Pei Xuanjing immediately ordered the recruitment of 30,000 troops for accelerated training. Even though these newly recruited troops might not match the original ones, with the veterans as the backbone, the combat strength was reliably assured with a rebuilt troop structure.

To be clear, with 30,000 veterans as the backbone, even expanding to an army of 100,000 could ensure that the combat effectiveness did not drop too much, but Pei Xuanjing chose to recruit only that many for a secure situation.

With the combat strength of Suiming City's troops and the enhancement of the war array, they were sufficient to offset the strength of Rain Clan's 100,000 troops, and even more so.

In that situation, if Sui could just hold back the strong players of the Rain Clan, then the chances of victory were significant.

It should be noted that although Pei Xuanjing wouldn't join the fight alongside him, the people sent by the King of the Fire Country initially were not weak. Even without a demigod, they had the support of the Fire Country's King, which definitely qualified them to confront some demigods.

Moreover, even in the worst case scenario, with Pei Xuanjing present, his support from behind could stabilize the situation and make a decisive move in the final critical moments.

Of course, Pei Xuanjing wouldn't tell Sui this, as it would make him lose his vigilance and develop a sense of complacency, thereby reducing a lot of pressure.

Only sufficient pressure could temper Sui more, enabling him to grow faster.

“Whether you can withstand the pressure, take it as my test for you. If you can't pass this test, then abandon those ideas and live out your life peacefully!” Pei Xuanjing watched Sui's departing figure, thinking to himself.

This was a test from Pei Xuanjing for Sui, to see whether he could truly shoulder the responsibility and carry the hopes of the human race.

No matter how decisive or confident Sui was when the plan first started, to him, saying more meant less; it was better to see how the other party acted.

It's impossible to judge anything solely by words; the true measure is in the actual execution and whether one can truly bear the responsibility.

Moreover, one has to understand that what Sui considered and what Pei Xuanjing expected him to achieve were completely different. Perhaps for Sui, founding a kingdom was the goal, but for Pei Xuanjing, that was just the beginning.

So, considering Pei Xuanjing's grand plan, whether Sui could indeed bear it and whether he would be willing to follow Pei Xuanjing's plan in the end, were all factors Pei Xuanjing needed to consider in advance.

Since he himself did not want to take the initiative to step forward, now that the stage was set, there needed to be a protagonist to play the part on it–it couldn't be that, at a critical moment, Sui, the protagonist whom Pei Xuanjing had high hopes for, would just give up or be unable to continue.

Therefore, Pei Xuanjing needed to test him to see if he had the capability.

Of course, even if the test carried some risks, with Pei Xuanjing watching from behind, any accident could be easily settled by him, ensuring no harm would come to Sui.

But if Sui could not handle it, then Pei Xuanjing would decisively abandon the idea and seek a new person to train, removing Sui from his considerations.

Pei Xuanjing, who had the experience of striving in the Desolate World, was well aware of what it took and what needed to be sacrificed for the rise of a race.

He knew it was a difficult process, and to truly continue towards success and refine one's resolve was not something everyone could endure.

Sui was unaware of this test from Pei Xuanjing, and he had never considered these aspects, just as he had told Pei Xuanjing before– he had full trust in his friends, with not the slightest doubt.

Since Xi said he could lead people and with fifty thousand soldiers withstand the Rain Clan's army of one hundred thousand, then he trusted it could be done.

And so, Sui, with the troops granted by his foster father, the King of the Fire Country, commanded fifty thousand soldiers and marched to war.

Perhaps Sui had never commanded a large army before, but this had no impact whatsoever, as Pei Xuanjing had already considered such a scenario when forming the troops.

It should be understood that they were still at a foundation level and could swiftly find suitable commanders for the troops, but once Suiming City began rapidly expanding, it meant their number of soldiers would double, and then it might not be possible to have enough commanders.

Chapter end

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