The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Given Bai Xiaosheng’s circumstances, he would not have appeared with such boldness had he not been fully confident.

With a light chuckle, Bai Xiaosheng said, “To be honest, the reason I withdrew earlier was because I was worried that the power of Sky Mechanism Pavilion was too great and I would bring trouble to you, brother Pei, so…”

Before he could finish his sentence, Pei Xuanjing understood that Bai Xiaosheng had retreated because he knew that there were two cultivators from the Nine Realms of Spirit in the Sky Mechanism Pavilion, and he felt that he could not compete with them, hence he chose to step back.

It was only when he heard that Pei Xuanjing had suppressed the Taixu Venerable that he realised that Xuanjing could protect him, and that was why he chose to appear now.

Upon understanding this, Pei Xuanjing was unfazed. He believed that it was human instinct to seek benefits and avoid risks, so he didn’t mind Bai Xiaosheng’s explanation at all. After all, if he were in the same situation, he probably would have made the same choice.

Seeing Pei Xuanjing’s composed expression, Bai Xiaosheng knew that he had let the matter go. Not wanting to dwell on it, he changed the subject: “Brother Pei, do you know that something big is happening in the Sky Wasteland?”

By this point, with the emergence of many cultivators in the Sky Wasteland, all its veils had been completely lifted and were fully exposed to everyone.

Gauging by Bai Xiaosheng’s thought process, even though he temporarily retreated and relinquished his information network, he didn’t abandon his interest in the Sky Wasteland. The occurrence in the Sky Wasteland where forces were converging from all sides, immediately made him realize that this could be a good opportunity.

Before Bai Xiaosheng was finished sharing his views, Pei Xuanjing interrupted him with a smile, “Are you referring to the current situation where the forces in the Sky Wasteland are gathering in the Sky Mechanism Pavilion to discuss the partitioning of the Sky Wasteland and its incorporation into the Ancestral Land?”

At Pei Xuanjing’s level, every move he made could significantly impact the tide of events in the world. Furthermore, as a newly risen powerhouse, he naturally attracted many factions who wished to form alliances. Therefore, even if Pei Xuanjing didn’t pay special attention and remained solitary on Shenxiao Mountain, people would still deliver information to him, hoping to earn his favor.

Moreover, the factions bringing him news were not one-sided. If the information from all these factions were combined, Pei Xuanjing’s grasp of the inside story of the gathering at the Sky Mechanism Pavilion would be no less than Bai Xiaosheng’s, if not more extensive.

“So, Brother Pei, what do you think?” Bai Xiaosheng asked.

Bai Xiaosheng had his own plans when he came here. He saw this as a great opportunity not only for himself but also for many powers of the Daming World.

Pei Xuanjing asked with a smile, “I wonder, Brother Bai, what do you intend to do?”

Bai Xiaosheng replied, “We can’t get involved in the affairs of the Sky Wasteland, but Brother Pei, it’s different for you. At your current position, events in the world are closely related to you. If you choose not to participate, some people might get some ideas that they shouldn’t have.”

Form should follow substance. Once you acquire the power, you should gain the corresponding reputation. Otherwise, if your name is illegitimate, it’s inevitable that you’ll be looked down upon by many.

Although there was a hint of manipulation in Bai Xiaosheng’s words, Pei Xuanjing had to admit that he had a point. As a newly risen power, Pei Xuanjing, having subdued the Taixu Venerable and proven his might, needed to make his voice heard and announce his existence to the world.

“Haha, Brother Bai, you are overthinking. I don’t need such things to prove myself,” Pei Xuanjing said with a light chuckle, seemingly unaffected.

If it was anyone else in this situation, they would naturally declare their existence loudly and instantly undertake phenomenal acts to establish their authority.

However, for Pei Xuanjing, there was no need to do so.

The mere act of subduing the Taixu Venerable was equivalent to every action taken by a normal supreme cultivator from the Nine Realms of Spirit after breaking through. After all, although powerhouses from the Nine Realms of Spirit often clashed and fought fiercely, few of them had a record of subduing a fellow cultivator of their realm.

That’s why after subduing the Taixu Venerable, Pei Xuanjing shocked countless people, because it was extremely rare for cultivators from the Nine Realms of Spirit to be defeated, even in the thousands of years of the Sky Wasteland, let alone the countless years since the advent of cultivation.

Therefore, Pei Xuanjing had made his might fully known and earned the reverence of countless powers between heaven and earth. No one dared to underestimate or belittle him.

Additionally, as the strongest being in the Ancestral Land, anyone who came to the Ancestral Land had to be aware of Xuanjing’s existence. There was no need for him to intentionally propagate his reputation.

As far as Pei Xuanjing was concerned, he didn’t need to ponder too much at the moment. Because after subduing the Taixu Venerable, no one would dare to test him again. What he needed now was to continue refining and understanding the Dao, and to simulate life once again, thus enabling him to break through and advance to the Nine Realms of Spirit.

He believed that by then, his power would increase exponentially, and he would be confident enough to suppress even the strongest beings within the Nine Realms of Spirit, such as the Witch Deity Sect Leader.

As for Bai Xiaosheng’s suggestions, he didn’t really pay much attention to them or care at all.

However, just then, a streak of light appeared suddenly on Shenxiao Mountain, where Pei Xuanjing was. With a flick of his sleeve, Pei Xuanjing caught the light, and some information appeared instantly in his mind.

Having quickly assimilated the information, Pei Xuanjing suddenly changed his attitude. He smiled at Bai Xiaosheng and said, “Since you have ideas, Brother Bai, feel free to proceed. I will take care of everything afterwards. You don’t need to worry about anything.”

Bai Xiaosheng looked surprised. His motive for involving Pei Xuanjing was strategic — aside from desiring benefits for Pei Xuanjing, he had his own plans. He wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to enhance his own strength.

Pei Xuanjing’s mastery of the Heavenly Divine Position and the subsequent increase in his power was well-known. Bai Xiaosheng was one of the key supporters of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty’s rise to power, and the Heavenly Divine Position he had acquired was second only to Pei Xuanjing and the Jade Purity True Monarch.

If Pei Xuanjing could gain more favor from the will of heaven and earth and acquire more rights to strengthen himself, then he could do the same. This was undoubtedly a method for Bai Xiaosheng, who was stuck at a plateau of strength, to swiftly enhance his power and protect himself.

Initially, he was puzzled about how to earn the favor of the will of heaven and earth and enhance the power of his Divine Position. But when the news of the gathering of forces in the Sky Wasteland reached him, he saw a glimmer of hope.