The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 1507

Chapter 1507: Chapters 1454-1455: The Bet, The Bait_2 Chapter 1507: Chapters 1454-1455: The Bet, The Bait_2 This wasn't just Pang Hong's idea; it was one shared by many True Immortal Taoist Monarchs, who believed that the balancing method they had devised was highly effective and had been maintained for ten thousand years.

The division of the Six Imperials, the existence of these Imperial Honors, was like a shackle that firmly bound the Jade Emperor for ten thousand years. Even as the Jade Emperor's strength increased, the power of the shackles changed with it, so that over the years, the Jade Emperor had no chance to break free.

“The Jade Emperor is not as simple as you imagine,” said Yu Zhenzi, who did not agree with Pang Hong's view.

Even though Pang Hong's idea seemed quite good and was recognized by many Taoist Monarchs, Yu Zhenzi was not optimistic about this method.

In those ten thousand years, while he was in charge of the Shenxiao Lineage, he hadn't been in contact with the people under the Jade Emperor. From the behavior of those under the Jade Emperor's command, it was clear that the Jade Emperor was ambitious; he wasn't truly resigned or willing to give up.

The Jade Emperor was lying low, accumulating strength, waiting for the moment of true outbreak, which would surely be earth-shattering.

Therefore, they couldn't give the Jade Emperor this opportunity. They had to provoke him once, forcing him to reveal his cards. Otherwise, the current Jade Emperor was like a white snake in the dark, and you never knew when it might suddenly leap out and bite you.

However, Yu Zhenzi's conjecture was just that — a conjecture without sufficient evidence, at least for now it couldn't be verified, and it was even harder to convince Pang Hong.

“Uncle-Master, after all, this is just speculation,” Pang Hong also felt somewhat helpless.

This was his Uncle-Master, one of the few True Immortals within the Shenxiao Sect, who not only taught him, but had also been kind to him. He couldn't put on airs in front of him and could only try to persuade him patiently.

Yu Zhenzi saw the difficulty that Pang Hong was facing and realized that his own behavior, if seen by others, might be suspected of taking undue advantage of seniority. Therefore, he proposed a solution.

“How about we make a bet?” Yu Zhenzi thought for a moment and then said, “If you win, I will no longer insist on my view and will listen to you in all matters.”

“What kind of bet are you suggesting, Uncle-Master?” Pang Hong's interest was piqued; he was curious as to what his Uncle-Master wanted to do.

Actually, for Pang Hong, whether to take specific actions against the Jade Emperor's lineage wasn't something he was very adamant about, or rather, these matters weren't that important to him.

He was only concerned about not wanting this issue to cause disputes and increase estrangement with Yu Zhenzi. After all, this person was his Uncle-Master, an elder who had followed his Master for many years.

For Pang Hong, Yu Zhenzi was already his greatest supporter within the Shenxiao Sect. They were the closest to him, apart from his Master. Next to his Master, Yu Zhenzi was the closest Uncle-Master.

Compared to the stern father figure his Master represented in his heart, Yu Zhenzi and the other Uncle-Masters had been instructing him in cultivation from a young age, and in his heart, they were also both mentors and father figures.

He didn't want to clash with these people and create a rift between them, so now a solution seemed to be the best outcome.

As for the outcome of the bet, it didn't really matter. After all, the dispute over this matter had just become too serious. Now, treating the bet as a stepping stone for either side would be the best course of action. Even if he lost, it wouldn't really matter.

“We can try making a move, let out some rumors, and see how the Jade Emperor will react once the Southern Pole Imperial Palace shows signs of activity. If he ignores it and doesn't interfere with our affairs, then you win, and we'll no longer target the Jade Emperor's lineage as you say. But if he sees the opportunity and still harbors wild ambitions against us, then…”

“Then it would prove that Uncle-Master is right, and we must suppress the Jade Emperor's lineage; we cannot let them continue to grow,” Pang Hong added to the plan.

With the bet agreed upon, the actions of the gods from the Southern Pole Imperial Palace and the strong from the Shenxiao Lineage were then learned by Lu Bing.

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One must understand that for Pang Hong, if he really wanted to, he could have accomplished the task without letting a single whisper escape. Even the secret agents Lu Bing had planted within the Shenxiao Sect had been discovered by Yu Zhenzi. He simply chose not to alert them and purge them. He could have even kept these spies around for future needs.

Now was the time to make use of these spies. Intentionally, they let slip certain matters to these agents, who then relayed a plethora of information to the hands of the Jade Emperor, awaiting his response.

From the very beginning, this was all a trap, a ploy to test the reaction of the Jade Emperor, to see just how he would respond.

And this time, the reaction of the Jade Emperor undoubtedly left Pang Hong very disappointed, very dissatisfied. This was not only because he lost the wager with Yu Zhenzi, but also because Pang Hong believed he had underestimated the ambition of the Jade Emperor– he had been too lenient toward him.

“It seems my master uncle is truly perceptive; I've underestimated that cunning ambition,” Pang Hong remarked with a sigh.

Pang Hong admitted to himself that he had underestimated the opposition. As he introspected, he wondered if he had grown too complacent after thousands of years of smooth sailing. Since his ascension to True Immortal, he hadn't encountered any significant problems. Perhaps be became a little too proud, complacent about the rest of the world.

“You've just been busy with your cultivation lately and haven't spent much thought on mundane affairs,” Yu Zhenzi chuckled and shook his head, making light of it.

Indeed, as he said, it wasn't that Pang Hong couldn't see these things; it was just that they were not the focus of his attention.

Besides, even if part of the reason was his satisfaction with his own success, what of it?

Could any of those who had reached their position today not feel proud of their achievements? As long as this pride did not endanger themselves or their sect, maintaining such pride was not such a bad thing.

After all, they certainly had the right to be proud, and a certain level of pride was beneficial. The quick growth of the Shenxiao Sect over the years, with many disciples striving for excellence, was perhaps due to this mindset and the pride in their sect.

Pang Hong smiled slightly and did not dwell further on the issue. Experience was the mother of wisdom, and regardless, this experience had made a deep impression, reminding him never to underestimate anyone.

“If the Jade Emperor persists in his foolish ways, then he can't blame us for showing no mercy,” a cold light flashed in Pang Hong's eyes as an icy expression formed on his face.

Initially, he had been too compassionate towards the Jade Emperor, never realizing that his leniency would be exploited: the unwavering ambition, plotting for their authority, was truly deserving of death.

“Many True Immortal Taoist Monarchs believe that the position of the Emperor of Heaven should not be shaken easily, as it concerns the stability of the Heavenly Court. But while the Emperor's position can't be shaken, it does not mean that he cannot be suppressed,” Yu Zhenzi said with a light laugh.

Indeed, as the Divine Land World thrived more each day, what every powerful figure demanded was stability; there should be no major changes that could impact the normal development of the entire world.

At such a time, even as the direct disciple of the Longevity Taoist Monarch, the wielder of the Shenxiao Sect, the de facto ruler of the Southern Pole Imperial Palace, Pang Hong could not possibly shake the position of the Jade Emperor.

Even if the position of the Jade Emperor as the Heavenly Emperor was nothing but a facade, an ineffective figurehead, no one could deny that he nominally reigned over the Heavenly Court.

Changing the one who reigned as the Emperor of Heaven was far from easy, and certainly not something a single faction could decide. Countless interests were entangled; it required a collaborative compromise and agreement among all parties before even attempting a change.

If a mere mortal realm dynasty's imperial succession could trigger a series of struggles influencing the life or death of countless people, with many entangled interests leading to both ascension and downfall,
then how could the position of the Emperor of Heaven of the Divine Land World, the nominal ruler of all under heaven, be easily changed?

Chapter end

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