The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 2325: Chapter 2270–2271: Accepting the Invitation? Will of the Demon God 2

The Witch God Sect Leader, as a veteran Daoist Monarch, possesses formidable strength, and as the leader of the Ancestral Witches, has been managing the Witch Deity Teaching for countless years, having a significant influence within it.

Houtu Ancestor Witch has long resided in the Nether Yin Department of the underworld and is a Venerable of the Heavenly Court, coupled with being of the same origin as the Innate Demon God along with Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch, is naturally closer to them, making it difficult for even the Witch God Sect Leader to force them excessively.

On the contrary, Ju Mang Ancestor Witch, having grown up within the Witch Deity Teaching, his entire influence is overshadowed by the Witch God Sect Leader, and there was even an incident of him defecting from the Witch Deity Teaching in the past.

Even after proving himself as a Dao Lord, he remains restrained by the Witch God Sect Leader, unable to hinder many of the leader’s plans and intentions.

Especially after the Fire Virtue Star Lord assumed the position of the Fire Ancestor Witch Zhu Rong, becoming increasingly close with the Witch God Sect Leader, even Houtu Ancestor Witch and Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch found it challenging to cope with such pressure.

Though Ju Mang Ancestor Witch doesn’t intend to overthrow the Witch God Sect Leader’s position, as a Dao Lord and an Ancestral Witch of the Witch Deity Teaching, he too needs to voice his stance, absolutely unwilling to merely echo others.

Before becoming a Dao Lord, he obeyed the Witch God Sect Leader’s orders; if this were still the case after becoming a Dao Lord, then becoming a Dao Lord would be in vain.

Now, by being able to collaborate with King Zhuanlun and draw him in as an ally, he naturally can exert more influence within the Witch Deity Teaching. Although true equilateral power may not be achieved, at least he is not just an echo of others.

The Witch God Sect Leader is, of course, aware of Ju Mang Ancestor Witch’s subtle intentions, but doesn’t mind it, seeing it as a natural matter.

Frankly speaking, he watched Ju Mang Ancestor Witch grow step by step. Others might not understand his character, but how could the Witch God Sect Leader not understand?

To put it into context, if he were someone willing to be subordinate and manipulated, he wouldn’t have dared to steal the Witch Deity Teaching’s core secrets and defect in the past.

Back then, even though the incident involved his own scheming and intentional indulgence, if Ju Mang Ancestor lacked the courage, he wouldn’t have dared to act.

Of course, the Witch God Sect Leader not only doesn’t reject this but rather appreciates it. The Witch Deity Teaching, though not as cruel as the Demonic Way, still encourages disciple competition, concerned that disciples lack ambition.

If he were in that position, he would think like Ju Mang Ancestor Witch, striving to maintain his independence, refusing to easily submit to anyone, even to a veteran Daoist Monarch.

The Witch God Sect Leader never fears challengers, possessing absolute confidence in himself, trusting in his ability to suppress any challenger.

If he feared challenges, afraid of his position being usurped, why would he have nurtured Ju Mang Ancestor Witch, helped him become a Dao Lord?

Frankly speaking, within the Witch Deity Teaching, he stands supreme. Regardless of the Witch Deity Teaching’s gains, he always stands to gain the largest share. The emergence of more strong individuals only increases his gains.

Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch remained silent, discerning from these two that they leaned towards accepting King Zhuanlun’s invitation, partly due to a previous agreement.

Knowing that the agreement existed, if the other party lacked the qualification to confirm as a Dao Lord, it would have been ignored, nothing happening.

But now, since the other party has the qualification, the agreement remains valid. Should they not act, they would be breaking it, incurring a price. Otherwise, if word spreads, it would not bode well for the Witch Deity Teaching.

Though in this world, the strong are revered, as long as the Witch Deity Teaching remains powerful, others can do nothing against them, maintaining their name and following rules is necessary. Otherwise, they’d breach unwritten rules, leaving them isolated.

On the other hand, as the Witch God Sect Leader stated, a Dao Lord strong in the Laws of Reincarnation, even as a newly ascended Dao Lord, provides undeniable help.

In Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch’s perspective, he too leans towards agreeing to this request.

Regarding King Zhuanlun, if he proves the Dao as a Dao Lord of the Laws of Reincarnation, it merely adds a competitor for Lady Pingxin, reflecting but slight sentiment, not meaning aiding the opposition.

Even though all are Innate Demon Gods, drawing slightly closer, ultimately, the Innate Demon God’s sword brings contention, all having separate stances, pursuits, and interests.

The stronger the Demon God, the more interest-driven it becomes, lacking personal feelings.

Back then, Zhu Jiuyin collaborated with King of Reincarnation and others only to strategize and pursue longevity, descending into this era, not due to trust.

Even in this era, occasional interaction occurs merely due to meeting familiar figures in an unfamiliar time.

If future collaborations based on mutual interests continue, as with Houtu Ancestor Witch, greater ties and alliance might form, mutual support growing steadfast.

Yet ultimately, Lady Pingxin expressed no interest in cooperating with him, interacting more with Houtu Ancestor Witch and Taisu Yuanjun among female cultivators.

Thus, reflecting on it, when real interests arise, Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch won’t alter his plans over such matters.

For immortality, he buried the Innate Demon God era, where many Demon Gods perished due to plans. Their lack of understanding led some Demon Gods to be personally suppressed by Zhu Jiuyin. Would he care about Lady Pingxin now?

Moreover, it merely places another opponent on his cultivation path, not meaning Lady Pingxin will inevitably lose to King Zhuanlun ascending as a Dao Lord.

As Ju Mang Ancestor Witch mentioned, cultivating naturally faces countless hindrances and challenges and unknown future opponents.

Reaching the pinnacle is a journey full of obstacles, never smooth sailing.

Even he himself, while Time Dao cultivators are few, it doesn’t mean others haven’t tried touching the Time Laws.

That Jade Emperor derivative touched the Time Authority with the Golden Crow Dharma Form, and Great Emperor Ziwei, on the surface Path of the Celestial Stars, touched the Time Dao as the All Heavens Stars circulate.

Now rising talent Xuan Lingzi, whose Great Tao contains the power of epoch.

Although currently weaker than him, not truly threatening, no one knows the future’s uncertainties.

Someday, they might become his adversary.

To reach the pinnacle, one must defeat all opponents; only then can one truly reach the summit.

“Agreed!” Zhu Jiuyin softly uttered two words, face indifferent, heart unperturbed.

As if it wasn’t him who worried for Lady Pingxin earlier.

Seeing Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch nod in agreement, the Witch God Sect Leader and Ju Mang Ancestor Witch exchanged glances and silently nodded, saying no more.

Even if Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch didn’t agree or approve, they could still assist King Zhuanlun to ascend as Dao Lord.

Yet, if unnecessary, they’d rather not do so, as it could fracture support among structuring within the Witch Deity Teaching, unfavorable especially now.

However, these three unknowingly overlooked Imperial Honors Houtu’s thoughts. Knowing her deep ties with Lady Pingxin, whether this might incur dissatisfaction.