The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 1519

Chapter 1519: Chapter 1466-1467: The Storm is Coming, Shen Xiao's Internal Struggle_2 Chapter 1519: Chapter 1466-1467: The Storm is Coming, Shen Xiao's Internal Struggle_2 Just as it is with my master, his cultivation had reached a level unparalleled by anyone before or after, he ought to seem to others as utterly free, without any restraints.

But only those who are close to my master, those who have had dealings with him, know that even beings as mighty as my master are similarly bound and encumbered.

My master was carrying the burden of the Shenxiao Sect, shielding it from wind and rain; he was also carrying the Heavenly Court, endorsing its expansion; and even more so, he was bearing the hopes of countless cultivators in the Divine Land World, constantly pioneering their cultivation, seeking new directions and destinations. Therefore, even my master was not free.

Of course, this is what Pang Hong saw from his perspective, perhaps to these formidable beings like his master, despite bearing such burdens, they could still forge ahead through the thorns and brambles, and find joy in it.

No different from Pang Hong now, he had shouldered many things, but he could no longer find joy in them, they had instead become pressure, so he didn't want to continue.

But sometimes it's not just a matter of wanting to give up, one cannot simply give up with ease, he owed others an explanation; otherwise, he would let them down.

This Uncle Yu Zhenzi before him, along with the other uncles, they had graced him with teaching and resolving his doubts, and had supported his development of the Shenxiao Sect till now. How deep was their kindness? Could he be sitting in this position without their contributions?

Therefore, even if he wanted to resign, feeling that his current position was a burden, he needed to inform those uncles and gain their understanding. That was what he ought to do.

“It's okay, everything is up to you to decide, follow your heart, and if you don't wish to continue in this position, then decisively give it up. You needn't worry about us. Whatever we did was only to make you better,” Yu Zhenzi waved his hand, unconcerned.

Unlike others, the relationship between Yu Zhenzi and Pang Hong, though nominally uncle and nephew, held a kinship that was reminiscent of both teacher-student and father-son.

After all, when Yu Zhenzi was first subdued by Pei Xuanjing, Pang Hong was not yet the Thunder God who shook all heavens but merely a child who had just had his fill of food, following his master through hardships.

Even Pei Xuanjing often said that he scarcely instructed his only direct disciple, and instead, let Yu Zhenzi and others teach him. So, over the years, their relationship had become that of a teacher and student in name only.

Even though Yu Zhenzi later took on some disciples, compared to those disciples, Pang Hong was the one who was closest to his heart.

He treated Pang Hong much like an ordinary elder would, not seeking great achievements or grand deeds from him, only wishing for his well-being and contentedness.

Now that Pang Hong felt the Sect Leader's position had become a burden, he naturally supported Pang Hong's decision to let go.

“If Uncle and the others don't mind, then I will go to find my master next,” Pang Hong said.

“Go ahead, you should focus more on yourself. I'm sure the Taoist Monarch will understand this too, or rather, the Taoist Monarch might have been looking forward to this day,” Yu Zhenzi said with a light laugh.

Taking on the responsibility of the Shenxiao Sect was Pang Hong's choice, to relieve his master Pei Xuanjing of worries, which was something Pei Xuanjing and Yu Zhenzi were all aware of.

Over the years, although Pang Hong's cultivation had not fallen far behind, it was inevitably affected to some extent, so letting go now and placing more attention on cultivation was also what Pei Xuanjing might have been anticipating.

Pang Hong smiled and said no more; he turned around and left the Shenxiao House of Jade Purity, heading down to the Shenxiao Domain.

Watching Pang Hong's departing figure, Yu Zhenzi sighed, “This Divine Land World has been peaceful for so many years, but chaos is inevitably on the rise. I just didn't expect it might start with our Shenxiao Sect.”

The matter of Pang Hong stepping down as Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect was currently only circulating among a few people, but the news was bound to spread one day.

When this message truly spread within the Shenxiao Sect, it would undoubtedly provoke intense excitement throughout the entire sect.

After all, in the tens of thousands of years, it wasn't that the strong within the Shenxiao Sect had never coveted that position, but as long as Pang Hong, the direct disciple of the Longevity Taoist Monarch, didn't express his intention to step down, no one else should even think about competing for it.

This also held back many ambitious strong individuals, for inside the Shenxiao Sect, one might have any thoughts, but could not fail to recognize who the true protector of the sect was.

However, now that Pang Hong had actively suggested that he wanted to give up the leadership, it would inevitably lead to many vying for it, which was without question.

In Pang Hong's view, that position was a burden, but for all cultivators, it was an unimaginably coveted seat, not to mention its authority's weight alone ranked it among the top hundred under the many True Immortal Taoist Monarchs and those with Imperial Honors in the Divine Land World.

Do not think being in the top hundred does not sound very impressive; remember how many powers exist in this Divine Land World and how many True Immortals there are, even those as close as the Saint Lord of Wind and Thunder to the level of True Immortal Seventh Layer Taoist Monarchs in number are unknown.

And this top hundred ranking only refers to the Sect Leader's position of the Shenxiao Sect, not the individual's own strength. Even the most powerful being, an ordinary person, if they could sit in the position of Sect Leader of the Shenxiao Sect, would be able to converse as equals with many True Immortals, even True Immortal Taoist Monarchs could not afford to take lightly.

Yu Zhenzi could fully imagine, once the news of Pang Hong stepping down spread, the whole Shenxiao would become a bustling scene, after all, it was a position worth many people's competition.

No one used to think about it because with Pang Hong there, of a different status, no one had the qualifications to compete.

Now things were different, within the entire Shenxiao Sect, there was only one direct disciple of the Longevity Dao's Pei Xuanjing, and that was Pang Hong. If Pang Hong stepped down, then everyone else had the qualification to fight for it.

Let alone that in recent years, due to being busy, Pang Hong only had a few nominal disciples and no direct disciples. Even if there were direct disciples, the rest of the strong would dare to snatch that position and be entitled to compete.

That was the ethos within the entire Shenxiao Sect; with the presence of the Longevity Taoist Monarch, even without intentional management, his imprint on the sect could not be erased.

Whether it was in the Shenxiao Sect or the Taoist Academy, from beginning to end, the philosophy Pei Xuanjing had always implemented was that nothing is determined; all opportunities are laid before you. If you want something, then you must strive to grab it, and if you can't grab it, don't blame heaven and others or complain about unfairness.

Thus, such was the ethos of the entire Shenxiao Sect. They did not compete initially because it was decreed by the Taoist Monarch, out of respect for the Taoist Monarch, and of course, more importantly, because of Pang Hong's overwhelming strength, something they couldn't contend with. After all, the Shenxiao Sect was more like it had been built up bit by bit by Pang Hong with people like Yu Zhenzi, his prestige unmatched, and no one could compete with him.

But with Pang Hong giving it up, as long as he doesn't actively recommend a strong successor and the rest of the True Immortals do not personally enter the fray, then for the many cultivators within the Shenxiao Sect, at least every powerful being at the Supreme Strong level has a chance.

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