The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 2021: Chapter 1966-1967: Treacherous Clouds and the Shift of Allies (Part 2)

But given the chaotic situation now, both parties might want to seize this opportunity to settle past grievances.

If the Ancestor Celestial Master previously believed that with his own strength combined with that of the entire Dragon Tiger Mountain, he was unafraid of a long-standing power like the Witch Deity Teaching.

However, with the Witch Deity Teaching recently making big news, and several Taoist Monarchs appearing, showing such vigorous momentum, how could the Ancestor Celestial Master ignore this?

The Ancestor Celestial Master, who established such a massive foundation as Dragon Tiger Mountain, is not just a fool who knows only to wield his sword. It would be odd if he didn’t seek to ally with other Taoist School allies, given the current situation.

Therefore, if other Taoist Monarchs within the Taoist School had ideas and the Ancestor Celestial Master remained steadfast and unshaken, it’s highly possible that now, facing a crisis, the two sides would reach a consensus and truly merge.

In such a situation, even if the Mystic Capital Taoist Monarch continues to ignore worldly affairs and Taisu Yuanjun remains indifferent, the addition of the Ancestor Celestial Master will change the Taoist Monarch landscape within the Taoist School.

“If other Taoist Monarchs might not secure the support of the Human Race Five Emperors, the Ancestor Celestial Master is inherently opposed to the Witch Deity Teaching. As long as the Human Race Five Emperors take a stand against compromise with the Witch Deity Teaching, it’s highly possible for Taoist Monarchs within the Taoist School to merge, given the Five Old Lords are incompetent and unsupportable,” Taoist Monarch Xuantian’s eyes flickered with a cold light, not welcoming news for the Xuantian Sect.

If such a thing hadn’t happened with the Five Old Lords before, the Taoist School still had choices, and they would instinctively support their people and wouldn’t consider the Human Race Five Emperors.

But the foolish actions of the Five Old Lords earlier have made them lose a lot of ground, not only causing dissatisfaction among the Heavenly Court Gods but also among many within the Taoist School.

At this time, if the Human Race Five Emperors actively pursued, the two sides might indeed engage in a ‘love affair’, quickly coming to terms.

“What recent actions have Lord Divine Skill Miao Ji, Daoist Chong Ying, and Jinyangzi taken?” Taoist Monarch Xuantian immediately asked Xuan Lingzi, knowing reports from Bai Xiaosheng and the Sky Mechanism Pavilion should have arrived by now.

“These three Taoist Monarchs are still at the locations of the three immortal sects. Rumor has it they’ve seized considerable resources from the Buddhism School this time, aiming to strengthen the three immortal sects, helping several Saint Sect Masters further their advancement, hoping to prove their Daoist Monarch futures,” Xuan Lingzi reported his findings.

Since it’s to verify the news, understanding information about various Taoist Monarchs within the Taoist School is key.

Others might not know but they are aware that these three Taoist Monarchs are among the supporters of the Five Old Lords, although other Taoist Monarchs offer some backing, their influence isn’t as significant.

While these three Taoist Monarchs in the Taoist School can’t compare to Longevity Taoist Monarch, Ancestor Celestial Master, Mystic Capital Taoist Monarch, and Taisu Yuanjun.

Yet Mystic Capital Taoist Monarch ignores external affairs; regardless of which side, none would clash with them.

And Taisu Yuanjun is similarly strong, with powerful disciples, including female cultivators and her identity as an Innate Demon God holds substantial sway, as long as she avoids direct conflict with a particular faction, it’s no matter.

Hence, the influence of these three Taoist Monarchs is indeed significant; originally, without confirmation from the Ancestor Celestial Master and Longevity Taoist Monarch, their support for the Five Old Lords could stir such a momentum, and now with the Ancestor Celestial Master involved, it may affect Longevity Taoist Monarch’s stance.

Especially now that Lord Divine Skill Miaoji and the other two are still cultivating the leaders of the three major immortal sects in the three main locations, not heading to the Heavenly Court, this more so shocks Xuan Lingzi.

One must realize that although the three immortal sects are supported by the three Taoist Monarchs, regarded as their force, compared to the Five Old Lords, they fall far short.

In such a critical time, the three Taoist Monarchs disregard the Five Old Lords and instead focus on the three immortal sects, seemingly to digest the Buddhism School’s resources, yet their attitude is intriguing.

“What about the Human Race Five Emperors, what action have they taken?” Taoist Monarch Xuantian asked further about the Human Race Five Emperors’ movements.

One clap doesn’t sound, and although the reaction of the three Taoist Monarchs seems odd, without sufficient evidence, one must observe from the Human Race Five Emperors’ side.

To put it bluntly, he views the Human Race Five Emperors as leverage, and likewise, the Human Race Five Emperors view Taoist Monarch Xuantian as someone to negotiate cleverly, evident from their secret contact with the Witch Deity Teaching.

The Human Race Five Emperors thought their secret connection with the Witch Deity Teaching was unknown to the Xuantian Sect, yet how could Xuantian Sect not know?

Even though their actions were outright rejected by the Witch Deity Teaching, the Xuantian Sect grew more cautious, understanding that cooperation between the two sides is perilous.

Of course, it’s possible the Human Race Five Emperors knew they’d be rejected by the Witch Deity Teaching, but they persisted deliberately, to show their value by indicating they had choices, mutually threatening.

The current state is truly chaotic, at least for the Xuantian Sect, the good news is someone has shown interest in their leverage, proving their plan isn’t flawed.

But the bad news is their original leverage now has its own ideas, showing signs of losing control.

“The Human Race Five Emperors haven’t appeared near the three immortal sects, nor have they even stepped out of their residences,” Xuan Lingzi said with a frown.

This point puzzled him the most. According to their current deductions, these two sides are likely already merged; if no certain cooperation is reached, the Five Old Lords wouldn’t have remained inactive at this time.

One must understand that for the Five Old Lords, the current approach is reckless; though they could implicate certain Imperial Honors and other gods, it’s not the best solution.

They could totally take the initiative now, even if ultimately failing, by showing their attitude, they’d gain recognition from various parties, at least salvaging some reputation.

Despite better choices, they retreat instead, opting to drag many down with them, is indeed something to ponder.

But if considering their action was directed by a behind-the-scenes Taoist Monarch, whether promised benefits or pressured, choosing to bring down the Imperial Honors and gods together.

Then creating a better opportunity for the Human Race Five Emperors’ ascension, being used as a stepping stone, would be an ideal choice.

After all, the Five Old Lords’ actions have harmed their interests, contrarily benefiting the Human Race Five Emperors, and in Xuan Lingzi’s view, without an agreement between these parties, the Taoist School wouldn’t be so kind, nor would the Five Old Lords be so foolish.

“Wait, no. I’ve discovered what the problem is!” Xuan Lingzi, flipping through the information, suddenly had a light spark in his eyes, understanding a crucial point.

“Heterodox Alliance, it’s the Heterodox Alliance!” Xuan Lingzi said coldly.

Taoist Monarch Xuantian also showed unexpected emotion in his eyes: “What do you mean? Are you saying the Heterodox Alliance has interfered?”

Heterodox Alliance, Zhao Baiyang?

Indeed, both Zhao Baiyang and his Heterodox Alliance have made quite a stir recently, but in Taoist Monarch Xuantian’s eyes, he hasn’t really considered them significant.

At least, Zhao Baiyang, a Newly Ascended Dao Lord, regardless of his endless potential, has yet to recover his injuries, let alone mastering a Tri-Sun Dharma Body, undeserving of Taoist Monarch Xuantian’s attention.

As for the Heterodox Alliance defeating the Buddhism School, it wasn’t a feat of the Heterodox Alliance alone but supported by various sides; the Buddhism School fears not the Heterodox Alliance, but their backers.