The millennia-old balance, ruined in an instant!

This was almost the first reaction that came to the minds of these powerhouses.

Since the end of the Enthroning Gods, the establishment of the Heavenly Court began, the very purpose of these Imperial Honors was to counterbalance the Authority of the Jade Emperor and maintain the balance between Heaven and Earth.

This move by the Great Emperor Ziwei was undoubtedly the undoing of the first shackle on the Jade Emperor's body, and given the current delicate situation between Heaven and Earth, even this slightest change could be the start of a collapse.

The Great Emperor Ziwei has already stepped into the level of a Taoist Monarch, unsatisfied with the Authority already in hand, intending to seize even more benefits, his demands aligning himself with those of the Newly Ascended Dao Lords.

The faces of the True Immortals from the Top Immortal Sects gloomed considerably, as the birth of each Newly Ascended Dao Lord meant that the situation they were facing would become more perilous.

The strength of the Jade Emperor has been suppressed over the years by the united force of several Imperial Honors; with the unbinding by Great Emperor Ziwei, it's uncertain whether the other Imperial Honors can continue to maintain such a state of affairs.

And if the Great Emperor Ziwei truly forms an alliance with the Jade Emperor, the situation in the Heavenly Court would immediately shift from 1V3 to 2V2, or even more concerning, the Emperor Ziwei may have changed sides after stepping into the Taoist Monarch level, seeking new personal interests.

What about the other Imperial Honors?

Both Emperor Gouchen and Great Emperor Qinghua, if we're to speak of their capabilities, are in no way inferior to the Great Emperor Ziwei. If he has been able to reach the Taoist Monarch level over these many years, then even if these two have not yet reached it, they are surely not far behind.

If they haven't yet stepped into the level of Taoist Monarch, they would not be able to counter the alliance of the Jade Emperor and Great Emperor Ziwei.

When the time comes, if they have ascended to the Taoist Monarch level, will there be more demands for benefits, will they ask for more, and if our side is unable to satisfy them, would they turn and join the ranks of the Jade Emperor?

At the level of these powerhouses, there is no longer need to speak of so-called loyal subordinates.

Once they step into the level of True Immortal, these transcendental powerhouses have their genuine independence, and the relationship between the two sides is no longer one of subjugation but rather more like partners.

As for partners, in many cases, it is based on a foundation of shared interests; without a shared goal to underpin the collaboration, it can fall apart in an instant without surprise.

By then, the situation would be even more awkward, as there would be no buffer between these Immortal Sects and the Jade Emperor—if a dispute over interests arises, it means direct conflict without any room for mitigation.

"What is Sky Mechanism Pavilion planning to do?" a powerhouse inquired.

Great Emperor Ziwei was, after all, promoted by the Taoist Monarch of Sky Mechanism Pavilion; with such actions now, Sky Mechanism Pavilion has to respond, otherwise how can they convince the masses!

Just as Yu Zhenzi previously ordered the Saint Lord of Wind and Thunder to stop the Jade Emperor from seizing the Great Law Decree Technique, and Wan Fayi of Myriad Laws Realm proactively stepped out to lead the blockade against the powerhouses from the Jade Emperor's side.

The fundamental reason is the responsibility of these top powers; they occupy a significant share of interests in the Divine Land World, and thus they need to take on the responsibility of stabilizing the world's balance.

Regardless of the true reasons, whether their interests are involved or not, standing in their positions, they must act.

Shenxiao Sect, as a Top Immortal Sect, needs to do this, and Sky Mechanism Pavilion, as a Top Immortal Sect, must do the same, which is why those Imperial Honors they back are restraining the Jade Emperor.

The Great Emperor Ziwei's betrayal has triggered a series of events. The oversight originated from Sky Mechanism Pavilion, which neither received advance notice nor managed to control the stance of the Great Emperor Ziwei they supported.

No matter what reasons they put forth, since such an outcome has occurred, naturally someone must step forward to bear the responsibility. If Sky Mechanism Pavilion cannot handle this and provide an explanation to all concerned, then how can they establish themselves?

"Rest assured, sirs, we have already sent a message to the Taoist Monarch, and a proper explanation to all parties will be forthcoming," a True Immortal from Sky Mechanism Pavilion declared with conviction.

He could not afford to not take this matter seriously, precisely because he is a True Immortal; he is all too aware of the gravity of the situation. One mishandling could potentially affect the very foundation upon which Sky Mechanism Pavilion stands.

No matter how one explains, whether it is said that Great Emperor Ziwei, as a partner, has his own independent autonomy, or that they were unable to control Great Emperor Ziwei.

Such words, once spoken, would only serve to demonstrate lack of capability of Sky Mechanism Pavilion and have no other significance.

Therefore, it is best to decisively take responsibility for the matter at hand.

Indeed, upon hearing how the True Immortal of Sky Mechanism Pavilion put it, the powerhouses from all other factions, regardless of what they thought, did not pursue the matter further, even the Bai Xiaosheng Organization, usually at odds with them, did not opt to kick them when they were down but instead showed their approval.

After all, no matter what, the true ruler of Sky Mechanism Pavilion is Taoist Monarch Tianji, a being that stands at the very pinnacle of the Realms of Heavenly Seas. Until he reveals his true stance, these people are in no position to doubt, and even if there is dissatisfaction, it should be the Dao Lords behind them who step forward.

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