The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 897: Chapter 847: Life Simulation – The Pawn’s Rebellion

The obscure Seventh Prince actually wields the authority of the Royal Capital’s Formation Technique hub. If this news were to spread, I’m afraid the other princes would be shocked beyond measure.

But what intrigued Pei Xuanjing was how this secretive matter came to be known by the Ninth Prince, and moreover, why he was so certain, without the slightest attempt at concealment, directly and straightforwardly seeking to confess and ask for help from him.

Why was he so confident?

Every person’s existence must have value, whether for oneself or others; only by having enough value can one achieve a matching status.

Pei Xuanjing actually agreed with this statement. Whether it’s through formidable power or direct or indirect influence on others, unless one needs nothing and lives alone, one must demonstrate a certain value.

In this Heaven and Earth, Pei Xuanjing’s identity is that of the Seventh Prince of the Great Ming Dynasty, without Martial Arts talent or powerful supporters. The reason he could live so peacefully in Taixuan Temple without being disturbed was because of his value, his talent in Taoist Skill, and the possibility of taking charge of the Royal Capital’s Formation Technique hub in the future.

Over the years, Pei Xuanjing did nothing, accomplished no feats, yet in addition to his royal expenses for food, clothing, and other necessities, he also received a continuous stream of Cultivation resources from the Emperor. The reason was that Pei Xuanjing’s talent in Taoist Skill was valuable to the Emperor.

After his capping ceremony, Pei Xuanjing naturally revealed some of his Taoist Skill talent and Cultivation Realm. Perhaps it was because the way of Taoist Skill had declined for too long in this World, or perhaps because Pei Xuanjing was of True Immortal essence; even though Pei Xuanjing believed he had only revealed an insignificant part of his Taoist Skill abilities, he still far surpassed the current Wielder of the Great Ming Royal Capital’s Formation Technique hub.

This situation astonished the old Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty, as the power of the same Formation Technique hub under Pei Xuanjing’s control proved to be many times stronger than that of the original Wielder.

This was the reason why the Emperor was unwilling to let Pei Xuanjing, who should have returned to his fief after the capping ceremony, leave the Royal Capital, because with Pei Xuanjing present, activating the Royal Capital’s Formation Technique hub would prevent even the Supreme Strong from the Twelve-Floor Tower from breaking the formation within several months.

And these few months would be enough for all the Powerhouses of the Great Ming Dynasty to rush from any location to protect the Emperor. Thus, Pei Xuanjing’s presence was like an added trump card for the old Emperor, securing his invincible position.

Although Pei Xuanjing used his young age as a reason to express his reluctance to take charge of the Formation Technique hub too early and rejected the Emperor, he still obtained part of the royal hub authority and could intervene and take control of the royal Formation Technique hub whenever necessary.

“With the Emperor’s way of thinking, had I shown an eagerness to take control of the Formation Technique hub at that time, would the Emperor immediately switch from excitement to concern?” A mocking smile emerged at the corners of Pei Xuanjing’s mouth.

Emperors are solitary figures, trusting no one completely—only themselves. Everyone else is merely a tool for them, used to balance and maintain their rule.

Indeed, Pei Xuanjing had shown extraordinary Taoist Skill talent, capable of activating the Formation Technique hub and doubling its power, which was a good thing for the entire Great Ming Dynasty and the Emperor.

But at the same time, it was also a double-edged sword. It meant that after taking control of the Formation Technique hub, Pei Xuanjing would become an invincible presence within the Royal Capital, which for the supreme Emperor, was not just about protection but also a significant threat.

So, the initial refusal by Pei Xuanjing was the most appropriate outcome, a result that was acceptable to both parties. If Pei Xuanjing had been an impetuous youth who eagerly agreed to take control of the Formation Technique hub when the Emperor offered, he would not only have lost the opportunity to take charge, but he might also have become the Emperor’s greatest threat, being sent back to his fief at best and disappearing at worst.

Never overestimate the moral bottom line of an Emperor; for any Emperor, maintaining their rule is always the priority, especially for an Emperor like the old sovereign, unwilling to relinquish power.

Pei Xuanjing’s choice pleased everyone. He had partial authority which he could use to protect himself when necessary, but it was not so much that it would become a threat to him. This was the most satisfying outcome for the Emperor.

“Hehe, how could a mere mortal who has never truly encountered a True Immortal possibly imagine the majesty of a True Immortal?” A faint smile emerged on Pei Xuanjing’s face, and in his palm hovered a rotating seal – the very seal that could invoke the Royal Capital’s Formation Technique hub.

The practice of Taoist Skill in this Heaven and Earth had declined for too long, causing the Powerhouses of this Realm to forget just how profound the Divine Abilities of Taoist Skill could be—at least their current understanding was incapable of imagining it.

The way of Formation Techniques, while not a mainstream Cultivation system in the Daming World’s Cultivation World, is something most Cultivators are skilled in to some extent. They play a role whether in gathering Heaven and Earth Essence Qi, protecting oneself during Cultivation, among other things.

Although Pei Xuanjing has not been exposed to many Formation Techniques, and cannot be considered a grandmaster, or even proficient in them, at least with his True Immortal Realm, he can clearly see through the essence of most Formations Techniques and find their core.

Indeed, the Royal Capital’s Formation Technique is a long-standing tradition, and Pei Xuanjing, in his current Realm, cannot replicate or fully comprehend it. However, this does not mean that after obtaining a part of the hub authority, he is unable to refine a seal to acquire control of the Formation Technique.

Therefore, in this brief period, Pei Xuanjing used his insight and Realm to erode and analyze the essence of this Formation Technique hub. Although he could not integrate it fully, refining a seal to control this hub was effortless.

“Is this Ninth Prince the one you cultivated as a counterbalance to your other two sons?” Pei Xuanjing’s smile turned wry, as he reflected, “It seems, however, that he’s not content with just being a counterbalance; he has his own plans.”

Not only Pei Xuanjing but everyone could see that the old Emperor had promoted the rise of the Ninth Prince to balance the power of the Second and Third Princes, lest his own sons’ power become too great, threatening his position.

And there was little doubt that it was the Emperor who revealed Pei Xuanjing’s authority over the Formation Technique hub. However, it seems there has been an oversight, as now it appears that the Ninth Prince is unwilling to simply serve as the Emperor’s pawn, just a counterbalance.