The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings Chapter 1962 - 1908–1909: The Jade Emperor’s Position, Advan

"Perhaps at the very beginning, the Jade Emperor and the Buddhism School joined forces to give us a warning, to instill so fear in us. But when they discovered that we resisted to the end without any intention of compromising, they conveniently changed their strategy, letting us and the Buddhism School continue to fight, to drain the Buddhism School. After all, compared to us, even if they destroy us, the benefits they gain are insignificant, and they would have to share them with the Buddhism School. On the contrary, if they could bleed the Buddhism School, even a small portion of the benefits would exceed what they could get from us."

"If one were to ponder on so more sinister plans and combine them with the actions displayed when they besieged the sub-branch, could it be that this plan was a trap from the start, to lure the Buddhism School and ourselves into mutual destruction? Or perhaps it was a dual strategy: if we didn’t resist, they’d divide our benefits; if we resisted, they’d bleed the Buddhism School, ensuring they remain undefeated no matter what." Xue Wuheng shared his speculations, which better explained why the allied forces were neither fully committed nor diligent.

Through a few straightforward discussions, they pieced together the Jade Emperor’s plan.

Indeed, when the Jade Emperor saw Zhao Baiyang ascending to Taoist Monarch, he had sprung the idea of suppressing the Heterodox Alliance, with even the ambition to swallow all of its interests.

However, they were also wary. If they truly swallowed all the interests of the Heterodox Alliance, would it push things too far, especially when Zhao Baiyang had already proved his worth as a Taoist Monarch?

What if, when Zhao Baiyang erged from seclusion, he found the Heterodox Alliance nonexistent, or when there was no Heterodox Alliance, Zhao Baiyang launched retaliations against the Jade Emperor’s side without restraint?

The Jade Emperor had grand ambitions, and Zhao Baiyang was indeed his opponent, but he couldn’t let grudges cause him to abandon greater plans.

If due to such matters he got embroiled in an endless conflict with Zhao Baiyang, other Taoist Monarchs would likely laugh at him.

Thus, the Jade Emperor made dual preparations: either have the Buddhism School in the front lines trying to annex the interests of the Heterodox Alliance, so that even if problems arose, the Buddhism School would serve as a shield.

However, if the Heterodox Alliance resisted fiercely, they would find a way to guide the forces of the Heterodox Alliance to attack the Buddhism School, thus bleeding them and gaining more benefits.

This two-pronged approach, with various plans considered, ensured that no matter what, the Jade Emperor’s side could remain undefeated, making it the most secure thod.

"The fact that they sold us Elixirs is actually an implication, indicating to us that they wouldn’t intervene further, letting us focus fully on dealing with the Buddhism School without worries from behind." Tie Qianshan spoke his thoughts.

"Of course, if we fail, they definitely won’t hesitate to add insult to injury." Xue Wuheng sneered, "Their thods are brilliant. Unless we lose our sanity and foolishly provoke both sides, otherwise, after provoking the Buddhism School, we surely wouldn’t attack them, especially since they aren’t making active moves."

"Although this was a passive counterattack, we reckon we didn’t incur any losses, and even improved our combat strength significantly. We should stabilize ourselves and adjust, this is not the ti to make new enemies." Tie Qianshan knew these figures were dissatisfied with the Jade Emperor’s side, but dissatisfaction aside, one must still recognize reality.

It may seem like they forced the Buddhism School to back off and protect themselves with weakness overcoming strength, basking in glory montarily, but in truth, the Buddhism School’s retreat wasn’t due to them, which others may not know, but they certainly do.

Moreover, the more it feels like this, the more cautious one must act, not thinking oneself powerful enough to beco the target of multiple fears.

Ultimately, in the current situation, conflicts of interest could erupt at any ti between various forces. The one who sticks out first finds themselves under the spotlight, and this doesn’t necessarily grant the advantage to gain benefits, but may very well beco the focus of everyone’s attention.

If it weren’t for the Buddhism School taking the initiative, after Zhao Baiyang proved his worth as Taoist Monarch, the Heterodox Alliance should have been biding their ti, accumulating strength, waiting for the right price between the forces, without easily getting involved without seeing enough benefit.

Instead, this ti, with both the Buddhism School and the Jade Emperor’s intervention, their plan was entirely disrupted, forcing them to co out imdiately to counterattack. Though they won, they also exposed a considerable portion of their combat strength.

After thousands of years of developnt, as forces continuously expanded the Worlds of Heavens, exactly how many resources have been plundered, how much Opportunistic Fortune obtained, how many strong individuals cultivated, and how much combat strength could be unleashed during a real war.

All this remains unknown, and these are the critical things that forces are most eager to learn, so they can clearly understand their position, and choose suitable opponents and allies.

In a situation where the positions of the forces are still unclear, now that the Heterodox Alliance has first erged and obtained such a great victory, but also inevitably becos the target of everyone’s attention, revealing all its strength before others’ eyes.

Bear in mind that the Heterodox Alliance wants to bring down so top immortal sects to seize their benefits, so even ordinary sects might have set their sights on them to devour their resources for their own gain?

"After this battle, as long as we don’t take the initiative, should temporarily prevent anyone from provoking us, right?" The Vajra Sect Leader said with a frown.