But Yu Zhenzi was equally aware that if this matter were to leak out, even if he personally told these people, very few among them would actually believe it.

It was not that they were untrustworthy, but the series of impacts triggered by this matter made it difficult for them to believe, or rather, it was not up to them to decide to believe. Instead of believing it was a casual act by those above them, they were more inclined to believe that it involved some plan or scheme, which conformed more to their own understanding.

Often, people prefer to believe what they believe, they have their interpretations of the unknown and intangible existences and are not easily swayed, especially when it involves their personal interests.

"Thinking too much sometimes is not only useless but also detrimental to one's cultivation," Pei Xuanjing commented on these people's thoughts.

Having plans and making preparations in advance is indeed a good attitude, but anything is grounded on the foundation of one's own strength. In the Transcendent World, any strategy ultimately requires strength to be implemented.

Only when one's own strength is formidable enough can one stand firm regardless of any changes in circumstances; conversely, if one's strength is insufficient, no amount of preparation will be meaningful.

Pei Xuanjing had indeed discovered the schemes of the Jade Emperor and Great Emperor Ziwei, but what of it.

Since he had invited the Jade Emperor to participate in this trial, promising that if the other party was capable of taking the Great Law Decree Technique, he would definitely not obstruct, Pei Xuanjing naturally would not break his promise.

No matter what method the Jade Emperor used, since he had succeeded, Pei Xuanjing would definitely not stop him.

As for the betrayal of Great Emperor Ziwei, in Pei Xuanjing's view, it was only natural.

People stand in different positions and thus see things differently; as one's position changes, so too do their needs.

Formerly, Great Emperor Ziwei was merely put forward by Taoist Monarch Tianji as a spokesperson for the interests of the Sky Mechanism Pavilion. Sitting in this position allowed him to secure his benefits and provide conveniences for the Sky Mechanism Pavilion; naturally, he would be fully dedicated because he knew he was replaceable.

Yet, having become a Tao-Certifying True Immortal and continuously seizing fortuitous opportunities, the current Great Emperor Ziwei has entered the realm of Dao Lords. Compared to the past, times have changed, even if he is slightly weaker than Taoist Monarch Tianji, he is not without the power to resist. How could he be content to continue being manipulated?

With a heart harboring a sharp blade, murderous intentions rise naturally; when one's power reaches a certain realm, how could one willingly remain constrained?

Before, sitting in the position of one of the Six Imperials of the Heavenly Court, he obtained unimaginable benefits, fully commensurate with and even far surpassing his own capabilities.

Now the authority and benefits brought by Great Emperor Ziwei can no longer satisfy his ambition, he needs more benefits that match his own authority, and since Taoist Monarch Tianji can't satisfy him, he will definitely rely on his own abilities to acquire them.

Nothing is forever unchanging. Initially, it was only a temporary measure to have several Imperial Honors jointly check the Jade Emperor; Pei Xuanjing never thought this situation would continue indefinitely.

"However, now that the Jade Emperor has obtained the Great Law Decree Technique and his strength has advanced another level, he will definitely choose to break the current situation..." Yu Zhenzi mentioned with some concern.

A hero draws his sword in a moment, which brings about a decade of disaster for the common people.

Regardless of whether the Jade Emperor represents justice or evil, when his strength advances further, demanding more benefits and changing the status quo between heaven and earth, it means their interests are harmed, and so are those of many beings under heaven.

"It's all just about interests!" Pei Xuanjing said with a light laugh, not taking it seriously.

"As long as I am here, Shenxiao exists, and no one can take away my belongings without my permission."

"Moreover, don't you think that the Shenxiao Lineage has become overly bloated and has lost its purity?" Pei Xuanjing spoke indifferently, but these words sounded like thunder to Yu Zhenzi.

Even as a True Immortal, hearing this, he felt a chill down his spine and couldn't help but look at Pei Xuanjing with a slightly surprised expression.

"Are you saying..." Yu Zhenzi hesitated to continue, this being a not-so-small problem within the Shenxiao Sect, even they, as True Immortals, dared not easily intervene.

Any faction in its nascent rise is naturally cohesive, but as it reaches the pinnacle, internal issues inevitably arise. If not addressed promptly, these problems linger tenaciously like chronic ulcers.

Centuries of accumulation have allowed the Shenxiao Sect to grow into the most powerful immortal sect between heaven and earth, teeming with mighty disciples, but it inevitably harbors some hidden issues.

Initially small, these have now spread throughout the entire Shenxiao Sect, constituting a tremendously potent force that even Yu Zhenzi and Pang Hong cannot easily tackle.

Identifying and then solving problems may sound simple, but it is difficult in practice.

Cutting off the decayed flesh, dredging out the rotten parts and severing them, though it sounds straightforward, is not something everyone is capable of.

Today's Shenxiao Sect is an unimaginable behemoth for all sides of heaven and earth, and likewise, a cumbersome and enormous structure for themselves.

Within this structure, numerous problems arise, and in this Transcendent World, if truly to be eradicated, with the strength of real immortals like Pang Hong and Yu Zhenzi, they could decisively purge these issues with thunderous force.

But what is the outcome? Clearing these problems would leave the Shenxiao Sect deeply weakened, with heavy losses.

It's tough for them to make such a decision; they have devoted countless efforts to the Shenxiao Sect.

"Decisive when it's time to act, let go when it's time to let go!" said Pei Xuanjing in a calm and indifferent tone.

The Dragon Slayer eventually turns into the Evil Dragon.

Originally, Pei Xuanjing challenged the great powers to seek fairness for the many beings of the Ancestral Land and to carve out a path for themselves.

To date, not only has Pei Xuanjing become a part of the existing benefactors for the Newly Ascended Dao Lords, but even his own Shenxiao Lineage has become a beneficiary, standing in the way of fairness.

Indeed, Pei Xuanjing cannot truly abandon everything and hand over all he has, but the Shenxiao Sect he founded was meant to protect those genuinely engaged in cultivation and seeking the Tao, not to back the wrongdoers.

Since Pang Hong and others cannot bear it, Pei Xuanjing doesn't mind taking matters into his own hands.

Not only the Shenxiao Sect, but all immortal sects across the Divine Land World are such.

What Pei Xuanjing needs is for everyone to be as competitive as dragons, adding fuel to his path, bringing him to ascend to higher realms.

If these immortal sects monopolize everything, blocking the cultivation path for newcomers, then, as time passes, the social strata of this Divine Land World would solidify completely, turning into stagnant water with no vitality. Such a world is of no help to Pei Xuanjing.

The mere existence of these individuals not only impacts the operation of the universe but also affects Pei Xuanjing's own cultivation, which he cannot tolerate.

If he were powerless, that would be one thing, but given his capability, he would never stand idly by.

Therefore, the ambitions of the Jade Emperor, the goals of those Newly Ascended Dao Lords, actually align with Pei Xuanjing's thoughts. Thus, he doesn't mind leveraging the Jade Emperor and these Dao Lords to cleanse the world anew.

"Thus, another troubled autumn descends upon the world!" Yu Zhenzi remarked with a sigh.

One can imagine, chaos will rise again in the world.

Pei Xuanjing sneered, "This world has never been calm. If it were truly as still as dead water, that would be the real calamity!"

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