The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Capítulo 2275: Chapter 2220–2221: Schemes of Their Own, Demon Monarch Blocks the Way_2

Did the Jade Emperor really think that the current situation of Taoist Monarch Xuantian was unclear, yet why was the Jade Emperor unwilling to address it proactively, even deliberately ignoring it?

That is because it was not he who was on good terms with Taoist Monarch Xuantian, but rather the Great Emperor Ziwei.

The assertion that the Great Emperor Ziwei brought up the matter wasn’t wrong, and attempting it posed no issue that the Jade Emperor would deny.

However, the Great Emperor Ziwei did not convey everything; wasn’t his real intention to draw Taoist Monarch Xuantian in, thereby allying with him to counterbalance the Jade Emperor?

It could not be helped, for the power displayed by the Jade Emperor was truly astonishing, coupled with the unwavering support from the unfathomable Taoist Monarch, Emperor Wenchang, and the alignment with the True Martial Emperor.

Unnoticed, the Jade Emperor had already become the strongest among the four Imperial Honors; without external interference, there was no doubt the Jade Emperor could easily suppress the alliance of the Great Emperor Ziwei, Great Emperor Qinghua, and Emperor Gouchen.

Especially since the Jade Emperor condensed the Golden Crow Dharma Form and touched the Star Authority, it posed a great threat to the Great Emperor Ziwei. Even with the support of the Da Xue Country Lord, he lacked enough confidence.

Therefore, he needed new allies. Although he couldn’t suppress the Jade Emperor, he could restore balance, ensuring that he wouldn’t be at a disadvantage.

The inclusion of Taoist Monarch Xuantian, whether against the Jade Emperor or to balance Emperor Wenchang, would greatly alleviate the pressure on the Great Emperor Ziwei.

As for the Great Emperor Qinghua and the Emperor Gouchen, they were the weakest in the Heavenly Court and hoped nobody would disrupt the balance, allowing the Jade Emperor and Great Emperor Ziwei to check each other. This way, they could truly showcase their value and gain more benefits.

After all, everyone had their own schemes and calculations.

“Your Majesty, considering all, we in the Buddhism School are the best partners,” Mahasthamaprapta’s voice rang out, soon followed by his silhouette appearing in the Lingxiao Palace.

It felt as though this Mahasthamaprapta had been waiting for some time, having internalized the recent deliberations of the Jade Emperor with several other Imperial Honors.

If outsiders saw this scene, they might be extremely shocked, as it was well known that not long ago, during the Heterodox Alliance period, the Jade Emperor unceremoniously backstabbed the Buddhism School, inflicting significant losses.

Now, in the current world, many powers and experts believed the relationship between the Buddhism School and the Jade Emperor was not harmonious, lacking a foundation for collaboration.

Yet, with Mahasthamaprapta appearing here, and the Jade Emperor allowing him to witness the cooperation with other Imperial Honors, the meaning was clear; these two sides seemed poised to collaborate once more.

There are no eternal opponents or friends, only eternal interests.

Indeed, the last cooperation with the Jade Emperor ended with the Buddhism School suffering because of the Jade Emperor’s betrayal, by common logic, they shouldn’t cooperate with them again.

However, the current situation was such that the Buddhism School had few potential partners to choose from, and the Jade Emperor was one of them, indeed the most advantageous one.

The Taoist School would not cooperate with the Buddhism School, as their strength deterred them from wanting to share benefits with the Buddhism School, a major force in its own right.

The Demonic Way, Confucianism, the Witch Deity Teaching, and other factions were filled with competition with the Buddhism School, making reconciliation difficult.

Though reluctant to admit it, in today’s world, the Taoist School is the strongest, holding the largest portion of resources, with the remaining resources divided among other forces.

For the Buddhism School, Confucianism, Witch Deity Teaching, and many other factions, they vie for that part of the share not yet seized by the Taoist School, making them natural adversaries, with cooperation nearly impossible.

“So, is the Bodhisattva here to ask, like those just now, for an assurance from me?” the Jade Emperor said faintly.

There are no pies falling from the sky, especially after the Buddhism School was set up by them during the last cooperation, they could hardly be straightforward partners, harboring no reservations.

If indeed the other side demanded nothing, it would raise suspicion in the Jade Emperor’s heart, speculating whether the Buddhism School meant to plot against him.

Mahasthamaprapta smiled gently, slowly beginning to speak.

……

On Shenxiao Mountain, Pei Xuanjing stood with his hands behind his back, the mountain wind stirring his robes and long hair fluttering.

His gaze seemed to pierce through the Green Abyss and Nine Netherworld, capturing all things within the Divine Land World.

In his eyes, bright as stars, divine light flickered; no one knew what Pei Xuanjing was thinking, nor what he intended to do.

“Hmm? What is this about?” Pei Xuanjing suddenly looked towards the chaos void.

Mahasthamaprapta, departing from the Heavenly Court, was blocked on the path back to Lingshan.

“Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Monarch! Do you seek death? Our Buddhism School has not acted against you, yet you dare to impede my path, truly thinking our Buddhism School is easy to bully!” Mahasthamaprapta looked at the person blocking him, his eyes emanating cold light, filled with killing intent.

The Buddha is benevolent and kind, yet also bears the visage of the Furious Eyes Vajra.

Originally, having finalized a cooperative negotiation with the Jade Emperor, leaving the Heavenly Court satisfied, and preparing to report the good news back to Lingshan, the sudden roadblock and ambush infuriated Mahasthamaprapta.

Especially since the person blocking him was inherently an opponent of the Buddhism School, who had caused substantial losses.

Expecting the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Monarch to act low-key after Tao Certifying, it was surprising and audacious for him to block his path and ambush him.

In the void, waves of chaos qi surged, the golden lotus platform isolating countless chaos qi, upon which Mahasthamaprapta sat, his Dharma Apparatus manifesting, eyes chilling.

“Ha, Buddhism is too arrogant. Attacking during my Tao Certifying and targeting disciples of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, do you think I am soft clay?” The Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Monarch, clad in robes of myriad beasts, spoke openly, with a sliver of killing intent evident in his eyes, clearly unhappy with the Buddhism School for a long time.

The Buddhism School and the Demonic Way have long-standing enmity, with countless clashes, restrained only by the fear of other forces exploiting their confrontation for advantage.

The Heterodox Alliance was a thorn in the side of the Buddhism School, and many strong figures of the Demonic Way felt the same.

After achieving Tao Certifying, targeted strikes from the Buddhism School’s Dharma Bodhisattvas injured him, forcing the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Monarch to spend significant time healing and missing many opportunities, fueling discontent and anger.

Moreover, while he was in retreat, powerful figures from the Buddhism School targeted various sub-branches and strong figures of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, further deepening animosity.

Do not assume that the prior partnership between the Buddhism School and the Jade Emperor merely targeted the Heterodox Alliance; it was just prioritized, while the Buddhism School simultaneously targeted the Hell Demon Sect and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

The Hell Demon Sect and Ten Thousand Beasts Sect faced limited power with their Demon Monarchs in retreat and could only choose temporary avoidance, unable to immediately rise in resistance like the Heterodox Alliance.

Thus, after the Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Monarch’s retreat ended, a response was necessary, or else how could he lead the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect?

Do not think that the Demonic Way, which values survival of the fittest and follows the law of the jungle to cultivate disciples, can simply ignore everything; it is utterly impossible.

All things are relative; even a Demonic Sect must bear certain responsibilities, providing basic protection and a place for disciples to cultivate peacefully.

If it cannot fulfill these duties, the very existence of the sect loses meaning, and how could the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect continue?

The Ten Thousand Beasts Demon Monarch must retaliate against the Buddhism School to prove his dominance and assure protection for his disciples, lest they become disillusioned and disheartened.