The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings - Chapter 778

Chapter 778: Chapter 728

Pei Xuanjing thought back to a phrase he once heard: strive for the best, and you will achieve the great; strive for the great, and you shall be average; strive for the average, and you will find yourself below it.

At times, the goals we set determine the end results. Even if the goals appear daunting at the beginning, as long as one strives tirelessly towards them, the results will exceed expectations.

No matter the current state of the True Martial Sect, the very setting of their plan signifies that even if they fail, their gains will exceed what many average native forces of Daming World could possibly achieve.

If they had not set such a grand goal, only cautiously advancing step by step, they might have walked steadily, but with little opportunity, the chances of reaching the peak would be slim, or it may consume countless years.

So what is the current situation?

In this era of rejuvenated Heaven and Earth and the return of several forces from Sky Wasteland, it is the most chaotic, brutal era. But for certain rising forces, it is an age where hard work and seizing opportunities could transform them into soaring dragons.

The rise of any influence depends mainly on their efforts, but also on the changes in era and circumstances. In a stable era, an influence may grow steadily, but trying to break free from its constraints can bring unimaginable hardships.

Even pigs can fly in the wind. Flow with it, and the surge of the era will propel you forward and upward.

The same applies to both influences and individuals.

Pei Xuanjing’s present achievements are not only due to his hard work but also his ability to seize opportunities and create momentum, thus allowing him to soar high.

In the current situation, there might be great peril, but there are equally great opportunities. Seizing these opportunities could save countless time and lead to rapid ascension.

Of course, without luck and strength, the inevitable result would be complete annihilation.

The True Martial Sect has recognized this situation, which is why they gambled all they had on the creation of the Zhenwu Plan, even prepared to face failure.

For the strong in the True Martial Sect, it’s better to riske it all for a bright future, rather than silently fading away.

The True Martial Sect thinks like this, the Alliance of Outsiders thinks the same way, as does the Demonic Cult.

Although they are unaware of the True Martial Sect’s betting, the Alliance of Outsiders and the Demonic cult have formed a tighter union in recognizing the situation.

“Mr. Xue, long time no see. Have you been well?” Zhao Baiyang addressed Xue Wuheng with a hearty smile.

Sometimes, people need to compare themselves to others.

Zhao Baiyang now bears the onus of the Alliance of Outsiders, working day and night tirelessly for their rise. Though not to the exaggeration of being sleep-deprived and food-deprived, he is genuinely striving for the ascension of the Alliance.

However, when he saw Xue Wuheng, he realized that despite his pressures, they are much smaller compared to the Demonic Cult Master before him.

At least in the Alliance of Outsiders, besides him, there are Zi Tianxiong, Tie Qianshan, and Diamond Sect’s Master who can share his burdens. Even if these three do not intervene in the affairs of the Alliance, having three strong individuals by his side relieves a lot of worries.

But Xue Wuheng’s situation is different. The Demonic Cult was originally fragmented, and it took considerable effort for Xue Wuheng to reunify it.

Even now, the Demonic Way has a significant drawback: aside from Xue Wuheng, there are many core cultivators, but none who can truly stand by his side to share his burdens.

It can be said that Xue Wuheng’s pressure is much higher than Zhao Baiyang’s, and the situation he faces is more complicated.

Although Pei Xuanjing’s intervention blocked the issue with the Hell Demon Sect, this prevented the sect from immediately acting against Xue Wuheng’s Demonic Cult, saving them from many crises.

However, while they can’t retaliate overtly, subtle troubles persist. With the Hell Demon Sect’s influence, it would not require too much effort to cause problems for Xue Wuheng.

Over the years, as other forces have been expanding silently and gathering strength, the Demonic Cult, under the Hell Demon Sect’s secret opposition, has expended much energy, making it difficult to expand. If this continues, even if the two worlds merge in the future, the Demonic Cult will not reap significant benefits, leading to a series of consequences.

In such a predicament, Xue Wuheng had no choice but to reach out to Zhao Baiyang proactively.

“You, there’s no need for formalities. I’m sure you already understand the purpose of my visit today. What’s your opinion?” Xue Wuheng asked straightforwardly.

As for his intention of forming an alliance, he did not beat around the bush but spoke directly.

He and Zhao Baiyang had a previous agreement for mutual defense. However, it was more to resist the encroachment of the Taoist School and Buddhism School. With the growing power of the Taoist School and Pei Xuanjing’s apparent non-interference, this agreement became practically meaningless and was not brought up for a long time.

However, facing the Hell Demon Sect’s secret ploys, Xue Wuheng realized that he could not delay any longer. If he continued to delay and miss this opportunity, when the Sky Wasteland fully joined the Daming World, the prohibition of powerful forces on other influences will disappear, and it will be difficult for his Demonic Cult to survive.

Indeed, after the successful integration of the Sky Wasteland and the Daming World, it will be an unprecedented era. All cultivators could use this opportunity to break through to great benefits. This is apparent to everyone.

However, what many cultivators see but keep silent about, is that not every cultivator can truly enjoy these benefits. It will inevitably become more chaotic, resulting in a reshuffle of all forces. Only those who survived this reshuffle will really have the qualifications to take advantage of these benefits.

This is what Xue Wuheng, Zhao Baiyang, and Taoist Qingxu, the powerful figures of the local forces, realized. It’s why they are frantically trying to boost their own forces because in those times, they can only survive by relying on themselves. Even Pei Xuanjing won’t be able to protect them anymore.