The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 764: Chapter 714: Life Simulation – Strength is also Weakness

One hundred and seventeen years old: As both sides began to send signals of peace, and thoughts of temporary compromise began to emerge, regardless of the final outcome, or whether an agreement for reconciliation could truly be reached, peace was still achievable in the end.

At least for now, the ongoing war in this part of the world, which had lasted for several years, finally experienced a lull. This was the case for both the disciples of the Immortal Sects and the ordinary mortals.

Pei Xuanjing’s Eternal Divine Dynasty also temporarily halted its steady expansion. Even if the Immortal Sects could not prevent his expansion in the future, he chose to pause actively.

During those brief years, despite continuous resistance from various Immortal Sects, the territory of the Eternal Divine Dynasty continued to expand. It had nearly increased tenfold from its original state, with the population of its subjects growing more than thirtyfold.

Faced with the rapid expansion of territory and population, even the well-prepared Pei Xuanjing felt the speed of the Dynasty’s growth was a bit too fast. He needed time to restructure the Dynasty’s systems and consolidate its foundation.

Pei Xuanjing knew that such rapid expansion must entail the intervention of certain Immortal Sects. After failing to stop Pei Xuanjing’s actions, these sects certainly planted spies within the Eternal Divine Dynasty. Their double intentions were to gain a clear picture of the internal conditions of the Dynasty and to wait for the appropriate opportunity.

Pei Xuanjing had anticipated this situation and had thus prepared accordingly. He was not worried, for as long as the Divine Dynasty continued to demonstrate its extraordinary superiority, it would invariably serve as a deterrence to those Immortal Sects.

What Pei Xuanjing needed to do now was not to purge these internal traitors in the Dynasty. As long as their existence did not affect the development of the Dynasty, he could allow their existence. These very people would inevitably strive for higher positions and acquire more information for Pei Xuanjing to use, aiding him in strengthening the Dynasty.

One hundred and nineteen years old: Three years passed swiftly. For the cultivators of the Immortal Sects, especially the powerful ones, three years was less than one period of retreat. However, for ordinary mortals, three years were unquestionably not short.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

During these three years, the negotiations between Pei Xuanjing and many Immortal Sects continued to be delayed. A proper agreement seemed far off.

In those three years within the Eternal Divine Dynasty, Pei Xuanjing was not idle. After many of his decrees were implemented, the entire Dynasty underwent changes so drastic that they were practically unrecognizable.

As the Eternal Divine Dynasty became stronger day by day, Pei Xuanjing was naturally not in a hurry to reach an agreement with these Immortal Sects. After all, his agreement to negotiate had only been a delay tactic from the start.

One hundred and twenty-three years old: Pei Xuanjing reached an agreement for peaceful coexistence with some of the Immortal Sects. As for the other Immortal Sects that were repulsed by the existence of the Dynasty, they could only choose to stand by and watch, coldly, as they were unable to take action.

Pei Xuanjing didn’t mind this situation. He too maintained a cold war attitude, taking the opportunity to rapidly enhance his own strength as well as the power of the Eternal Divine Dynasty.

The Taoist Academy, with such a model, was transplanted by Pei Xuanjing into this part of the world. Under the name of the Eternal Divine Dynasty’s sovereign, Pei Xuanjing enforced martial arts training amongst all his subjects, mobilizing the entire populace.

Apart from the Taoist Academy, Pei Xuanjing also established other research institutions specializing in areas such as grain varieties, cultivation of spiritual materials, elixirs, heavenly craftsmanship, and other areas beneficial to the development of the Dynasty.

In this world, cultivators were respected and revered. They had tremendous power and mystifying skills, but they did not use these assets to benefit ordinary mortals. To them, mortals were beneath their notice — as insignificant as ants.

Pei Xuanjing, however, was different. Having established the Divine Dynasty, he was not disposed to tolerate such an arrogant attitude from the cultivators. Although he could not immediately implement equality among all his subjects, he would not allow the human race to become two distinct species.

Even if martial artists reached advanced realms and possessed powers far beyond ordinary humans, they still had to comply with the rules of the Dynasty. They could not consider themselves above everyone else.

With the help of these martial artists, and the divine positions decreed by Pei Xuanjing, including using the power of gods to do many things, the Eternal Divine Dynasty began to enjoy a period of smooth sailing and abundant harvests, propelling it into an era of rapid development.

One hundred and thirty-five years old: Over a decade flew by, a generation’s time for mortals. For this new generation, the environment they were born into and their perception of the world was starkly different from that of their elders.

At least for the newborn generation of the Eternal Divine Dynasty, the practice of Martial Arts is commonplace, and the Dynasty is seen as the most formidable entity. As for the Immortal Sects, they are out of reach.

For the majority of the new generation of martial artists, Immortal Sects are merely terrifying enemies spoken of by their ancestors and the foes they’ve been prepared to face since birth.

Twenty years is enough time for many things to happen. Even though Pei Xuanjing did not deliberately attempt to expand the Dynasty’s territory and population during this time, everything the Dynasty had consistently attracted those living under the rule of the Immortal Sects.

Even if the rise of the Dynasty led the Immortal Sects to realize that they could no longer continuously exploit and oppress the ordinary mortals, their attempts to reduce the burdens on the mortals paled in comparison to what the Dynasty had offered. Given the opportunity and ability, ordinary mortals would want to join the Dynasty and become part of it. As for those who did not join, they were always looking forward to the day they could join the Dynasty.

The Divine Root, a natural gift, was originally the biggest trump card of the Immortal Sects. It was their reliance for monopolizing the cultivation path, the foundation for their establishment of power, and the biggest difference between them and the ordinary mortals.

But now, many powerful Immortal Sects and wise men have realized that due to the Divine Root, even if they reduce their requirements for joining the sects, the number of disciples that join every year is not large. Compared to those without the Divine Root, who cannot enter the Immortal Sects for Martial Arts cultivation, their number is negligible, a grain of sand in the ocean.