After all, from the trial of the Myriad Laws Realm, in a certain sense, his disciples were oppressed by the Sword Sect's disciples and suffered significant losses. This time, the collusion of the Jade Emperor and Zi Wei was, in another sense, a way to vent his frustration. He did not lose face, thus he naturally couldn't be bothered to take action.

Therefore, although he came here this time, he simply blocked the path of Emperor Wenchang and did not wish to engage in combat with him.

Of course, there is another important reason, which is that even though Taoist Monarch Xuantian has the strength to be ranked among the top ten among Taoist Monarchs, he always feels an instinctual wariness when facing the inscrutable Emperor Wenchang.

The latter's rise has been too legendary, so much so that even he can't fully see through it. If not for the dazzling brilliance of Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing, the other would have been the most legendary existence in the Ancestral Land.

The presence of Pei Xuanjing is a legend that cannot be replicated, drawing the attention of countless powerhouses, thus causing many to inadvertently overlook the rise of Emperor Wenchang. However, Taoist Monarch Xuantian and the like would never underestimate him.

The rise of this Emperor Wenchang has been smooth sailing, facing hardly any obstacles, no matter how the world changes, it's as if he has Heaven's help, climbing to new heights.

Especially with the founding of the Heart Teachings, being able to stand out within the ancient tradition of the Confucian Gate, creating a new sect, such a being with his talent, understanding, and genius is beyond words.

In such circumstances, they even suspected that he was the true Fortunate One revived from the Ancestral Land, his brilliance just overshadowed by that of Longevity Taoist Monarch.

Of course, what makes Taoist Monarch Xuantian curious, or rather, many Taoist Monarchs feel curious about is, why, even up to this point, does Emperor Wenchang still offer such tremendous support to the Jade Emperor.

As Taoist Monarch powerhouses, as well as Pioneers of their own Religious Sects, being called Heart Saint of Confucian Gate, with Emperor Wenchang's strength and status, he could completely establish his own sect in the world, founding a new lineage.

On the contrary, in the Heavenly Court, even if he supports the Jade Emperor without reservation and earns sufficient trust from the Jade Emperor, what he can get in return is ultimately limited, which does not align with the greatest interest.

Moreover, emperors are inherently suspicious, and one should never expect any emperor to have absolute trust in anyone; it's simply impossible.

Although he has not practiced the Emperor's Path, Taoist Monarch Xuantian and the like, veterans Taoist Monarchs, have lived for too long. They've witnessed too many rises and falls of Divine Dynasties, endured countless betrayals between sovereigns and ministers, becoming sworn enemies, irreconcilable.

The loneliness of emperors, the path of an emperor, is destined to be walked by one person alone, and they will never fully trust anyone without reservation; it's an emperor's instinct, as well as their destiny.

Most of the time, an emperor's trust is only because everything about his subjects is under his control, because he has the ability to manage the overall situation, not because he really wants to hand over all that is unknown into the hands of others; this is not the Emperor's Path.

To put it bluntly, as far as emperors are concerned, they do not have a lot of feelings. Everything is based on their own interest, without the slightest bit of emotion. Only such emperors can be the most outstanding sovereigns.

Take the Jade Emperor as an example, his rise to power is undeniably due to his own excellent capabilities, but undoubtedly, Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing has provided him with immense help and support.

Whether it's from the initial ascent to the throne, taking control of the Court, later promotion to Divine Dynasty, or even to the position of Emperor of Heaven, even if Longevity Taoist Monarch has his own schemes and interests, the help given to the Jade Emperor is undeniable.

For a normal person, no matter what, they should be extremely grateful, and even if they cannot repay the kindness at all costs, they should at least trust deeply.

However, how did His Majesty the Jade Emperor act? After ascending to the position of Emperor of Heaven, when Longevity Taoist Monarch let go of his authority, he promptly began to scheme for the Authority of the Great Southern Pole Emperor for his own benefit, without the slightest hesitation.

This direct and decisive action fully reflects the mindset of an emperor; so-called sentimentality is like clouds when compared to an emperor's interest, all is ephemeral.

Originally, Longevity Taoist Monarch did just that—no matter how much he assisted the Jade Emperor, his actions remained decisively resolute in the end. Then, what about Emperor Wenchang—how can he earn the other's trust?

You must know that Longevity Taoist Monarch has always stayed out of the Court's affairs and never interfered with the Court's internal disputes, therefore there were not many conflicts of interest between them.

However, Emperor Wenchang is different; he is truly a part of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, already commanding considerable barriers within the Divine Dynasty, belonging to an extremely powerful faction.

His existence will inevitably become a significant restraint to the Jade Emperor in the future. Will the Jade Emperor still tolerate him then?

A cornered rabbit will bite, a running dog will be stewed. If it really comes to that, no matter how many merits Emperor Wenchang has achieved, he will inevitably be feared and excluded by the Jade Emperor; the greater his achievements, the more the Jade Emperor will dread him.

Therefore, this is the point many Taoist Monarchs fail to understand, because it is doomed to be a meaningless act, a loss not worth the gain.

Of course, incomprehension is one thing, but every dominant figure has the freedom to choose, and each power's uniqueness lies therein.

Facing such an existence, whose depth is unknown and who might be no less strong than himself, and could even be stronger, Taoist Monarch Xuantian naturally wouldn't think of making a move.

After all, with his relationship with the Sword Emperor, it's even more distressing for the Sword Emperor to overshadow him than for him to suffer a loss. Conversely, if the Sword Emperor were to be humbled, that would truly be a delightful event for him.

Therefore, he wouldn't really engage with Emperor Wenchang on behalf of the Sword Emperor, as long as Emperor Wenchang didn't initiate an attack.

Emperor Wenchang, blocked by Taoist Monarch Xuantian, didn't strike immediately either, because for him, even if not fearing such an old Taoist Monarch, there was no need for a head-on clash, especially under the current circumstances.

At present, the match between the Sword Emperor and the Jade Emperor is evenly split; the Jade Emperor has not been at a disadvantage, so if he were to really make a move, it would only add to the chaos.

The two maintained a relatively peaceful state, continuing to observe the battle between the Jade Emperor and the Sword Emperor. After all, for them, having the chance to watch a Taoist Monarch in combat was indeed a rare opportunity.

Seeing the combat power displayed by the Jade Emperor, both of them had different expressions, but when they saw the Sword Emperor's formidable and glorious sword strike that directly penetrated the Supreme Emperor Tower's defenses and left a terrifying sword mark on the Jade Emperor's brow, even Emperor Wenchang's expression subtly changed.

The terror of the Sword Emperor goes without saying; his ability to suppress the Jade Emperor is not surprising and was expected.

However, the same reason he watched the Jade Emperor and Sword Emperor fight was his belief that the Jade Emperor wouldn't be injured by the opponent, especially considering the Supreme Emperor Tower alone is one of the top Immortal Artifacts, with both offensive and defensive capabilities ranked among the top in the world.

Yet, such a powerful Supreme Emperor Tower was easily broken through by the Sword Emperor, and the resulting shock is unimaginable, which also leads Emperor Wenchang to worry and consider taking action.

"The Jade Emperor should be unharmed. If he cannot even withstand the current Sword Emperor, then I advise you all to abandon your thoughts!" Taoist Monarch Xuantian blocked Emperor Wenchang's path, his expression indifferent.

The Jade Emperor's injuries have already recovered, and he has engaged in fierce combat with the Sword Emperor again as if the previous wound had no effect on him at all.

Seeing that the Jade Emperor was unharmed, Emperor Wenchang also ceased his motion and turned his gaze towards Taoist Monarch Xuantian, asking with confusion, "What exactly do you mean by these words, Taoist Monarch Xuantian?"

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