It's not to say that Pei Xuanjing's existence influences the pattern between heaven and earth, but Pei Xuanjing can only guarantee a relative fairness, not absolute fairness, only that there are some opportunities, but not that every cultivator will be treated exactly the same.

The gap between cultivators of the top immortal sects and those of ordinary immortal sects, small sects, and independent practitioners is inevitable, a necessary scene on the path of many a True Immortal's cultivation.

Initially, they thought everything could change after certifying as a True Immortal, but after achieving that, they discovered that even as True Immortals, those from top immortal sects were still beyond their comparison.

If you take advantage of me before I certify as a True Immortal, and you still take advantage of me after, then what was the point of my ascension?

This is almost the thought of every True Immortal not from top immortal sects, their discontent with the top sects has reached a limit, only suppressed due to their inability to fight back.

With the emergence of the Jade Emperor, as long as he can demonstrate enough power to give these True Immortals a glimpse of successful hope, they will surely acknowledge the Jade Emperor, choosing to join his side, becoming his force.

As long as they see a sliver of opportunity, these True Immortals will not hesitate to take a gamble on it, to fight for their Future.

After all, under the current situation, where all powerful forces have divvied everything up, they can only follow behind and scavenge the leftovers.

If they lacked the strength, it might be okay, and they could accept having little to share. But since they do have the strength, they qualify for more benefits, naturally they are not content with their current circumstances.

This is also a reason why the situation between heaven and earth has such a strong undercurrent: the dissatisfaction isn't just among the top newly ascended Dao Lords, but also the core ranks of True Immortals, who likewise desire more benefits.

Once there was no leader, but now that the Jade Emperor has stood up, there will be those willing to follow him, as long as he shows sufficient strength.

However, the current awkward predicament is precisely because the Jade Emperor and the Great Emperor Ziwei's first public appearance was somewhat anticlimactic. Although they showed potential, it wasn't quite a resounding success, they need something to reassert themselves.

For the Jade Emperor and Great Emperor Ziwei, the best way to reassert their power is undoubtedly to find a tough opponent to defeat and thereby demonstrate their majesty.

Since the other Imperial Honors cannot be touched, after much thought, the only one left to choose from is the Fire Virtue Star Lord, whose strength is adequate, who has many of their desired authorities, and has no backing, dividing his authority would be killing several birds with one stone.

In such a case, even if the Fire Virtue Star Lord seeks compromise, they may not necessarily accept it.

The Fire Virtue Star Lord will become a target, an opportunity for them to showcase their power to the strong on all sides.

As long as they can take down the Fire Virtue Star Lord, if such a veteran Dao Lord can't resist them, it will definitely give more True Immortals confidence and make them willing to join their side.

It's like seeking investors; you need to produce something first, to show others you have the capability to exist, only then will others be willing to invest further in you.

The strength of the Fire Virtue Star Lord is well-known in this world, and what's more crucial is that with the authority the Fire Virtue Star Lord currently holds, his existence has already affected the authority expansion of both the Jade Emperor and Great Emperor Ziwei.

Before, there was no opportunity, but now with an opportunity at hand, they naturally wouldn't mind removing this thorn, this irritant immediately.

"Now that this time the Fire Virtue Star Lord has achieved the Ancestral Witch Venerable Position, this has indeed created not a small obstruction for them," Yu Zhenzi said with a smile on his face.

Yu Zhenzi never denied his negative impression of the Jade Emperor, or to say, the attitude of the entire Shenxiao Sect toward the Jade Emperor was extremely dissatisfied.

Although the top immortal sects only consider interests and personal likes and dislikes are always secondary, the Jade Emperor's side, whether in terms of interest or personal preference, has been rejected by the Shenxiao Sect.

In the entire Shenxiao Sect's perception and propaganda, the Jade Emperor has attained his status today by relying on the Shenxiao Sect's power and with the support of the Ancestral Master, the Longevity Taoist Monarch.

However, having received such a great favor from the Ancestral Master and the Shenxiao Sect, one ought to be grateful and reciprocate. With the status of the Ancestral Master and Shenxiao Sect, they do not lack your offerings; yet you cannot then turn around and stab them in the back—that would indeed be the behavior of an utmost ingrate.

After the Enthroning Gods, our Ancestral Master ceded a portion of authority to the Jade Emperor, whose subsequent insatiable greed, despite being stopped by the Shenxiao Lineage, left a mark they would never forget.

Even today, they still remember it vividly and are exceptionally guarded against the Jade Emperor Lineage.

Of course, besides past grudges, the positions of the Jade Emperor and the Shenxiao Lineage are inherently antagonistic, with clear conflicts of interest.

As the most prominent immortal power between heaven and earth, the Shenxiao Sect holds vast interests in the Heavenly Court, Mortal Realm, Nether Yin Department, and in the Chaotic Void Heavens and Seas across the Divine Land World—these interests are the crucial pillars supporting the prosperity and flourishing of the Shenxiao Lineage.

Considering the current state of affairs, the Shenxiao Sect, as a top immortal sect, is among the existing beneficiaries. As long as the structure of heaven and earth remains unchanged, so too will the benefits they reap continue indefinitely.

However, the actions of the Jade Emperor are nothing but attempts to disrupt and change the current status quo. With the rise of the Jade Emperor, once the situation is affected, there is no doubt that the interests of the Shenxiao Lineage, as the parties of vested interests, would be compromised.

Therefore, whether due to past grievances or purely for reasons of interest, the relationship between them and the Jade Emperor is destined to be one of confrontation and an inability to coexist peacefully.

This is also why Yu Zhenzi made the Saint Lord of Wind and Thunder obstruct the Jade Emperor's acquisition of the Great Law Decree Technique initially, because the conflict between the two sides was irreconcilable.

But now that the Jade Emperor has obtained the Great Law Decree Technique and demonstrated such terrifying strength and potential, such a clash at the level of Daoist Monarchs is no longer something Yu Zhenzi can intervene in.

Therefore, even if he is clear that after today's events are settled, the impact on the world's structure by the Jade Emperor is inevitable, and knowing that once the Jade Emperor wishes to reclaim his authority, he will surely begin by targeting the Fire Virtue Star Lord, Yu Zhenzi remains silent.

In the end, such hostilities at this level are beyond his capacity to engage in, and he no longer has the qualification to be an opponent of the Jade Emperor.

However, hearing this news, whether it is a situation deliberately created by the Daoist Monarch himself or a coincidental opportunity, seeing someone causing trouble for the Jade Emperor is something he is pleased to witness.

"It's not just trouble. The Fire Virtue Star Lord alone may not be able to stop the Jade Emperor and Great Emperor Ziwei, but since he has accepted the Witch God Sect Leader's invitation, the Witch God Sect Leader will surely give him ample support," said Pei Xuanjing indifferently.

He is not unfamiliar with the Fire Virtue Star Lord. In fact, among the many Daoist Monarchs, they are well-acquainted. Setting aside how the Witch God Sect Leader is, just considering the Fire Virtue Star Lord's own character, he belongs to those who won't falcon their hawks until they see the hares—he will certainly not agree to the invitation without putting forth any demands.

Perhaps for many a True Immortal or even Daoist Monarchs, obtaining the Ancestral Witch Venerable Position is a rare opportunity, and they are willing to make many sacrifices.

But for the Fire Virtue Star Lord, although the Ancestral Witch Venerable Position is indeed desirable, it is not an absolute necessity, so under such circumstances, he has the privilege to negotiate.

And didn't the Witch God Sect Leader invite him precisely because he recognized the importance of this position?

If it weren't for the current status of the Fire Virtue Star Lord, the other party might not necessarily choose to invite him at this time.

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