The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 905: Chapter 855: Life Simulation – Make a Move, Lethal Strike

“Now that the world is in chaos and the new emperor acts unjustly, with the Star Moon Temple acting as a fierce accomplice, wreaking havoc in the rivers and lakes, and harming the common people, if Your Highness does not intervene, what will become of the world’s suffering masses?”

These individuals, having been rejected by Pei Xuanjing, were somewhat dissatisfied but still suppressed the fury in their hearts and tried persuasively to convince him.

It must be said that these people, being in high positions, indeed possessed some tactics. Even though they held contempt for Pei Xuanjing in their hearts, as long as he was useful to them, they were still willing to suppress their anger and continue.

Their current humiliation was only temporary. Great achievements are not hindered by trivial matters, and upon the eventual success of their plans, they would have the complete opportunity to return all of today’s affronts.

However, Pei Xuanjing wouldn’t fall for their tricks. Having seen through their true faces and being incessantly pestered by them, his expression changed and he rebuked angrily, “What His Majesty has done is in the interests of the nation and people. On the other hand, you rely on your own power to dominate regions and oppress the common folk. You are the true scourge of Dahong.”

How one views and approaches any issue actually depends on their position and perspective.

From the viewpoint of the Martial Artists of Qingyun Path, Wuji Sect, and Tianwu Pavilion, the actions of the new emperor and the Star Moon Temple were oppressive towards them, eroding their interests, making them the villains.

But from the ruler’s perspective, the existence of forces like Qingyun Path made it impossible for royal decrees to be communicated effectively. The district commoners suffered under the tyranny of the disciples of these great forces, and these were the real calamities.

From the standpoint of Pei Xuanjing’s identity, if he had no aspirations for the throne, he should have sided with the royal family, which was actually in opposition to these individuals. But these people measured others by their own standards, assuming that Pei Xuanjing should desire and have ambition for the throne, which prompted their actions today.

Hearing such an unapologetic reprimand from Pei Xuanjing, the expressions of these individuals shifted dramatically, and the rage they could no longer bear surged. Among them, an impetuous Martial Artist from Tianwu Pavilion at the eleventh level of the Martial Arts Realm was ready to make his move, speaking coldly, “It appears Your Highness has been misled. It would be better for you to follow us back to calmly consider your decisions once more.”

Although Pei Xuanjing’s personal strength was meager, he had a significant role related to the control over the Royal Capital’s formation techniques, a matter of great importance. Thus their visit here naturally came with multiple contingencies, including how to proceed if they truly could not persuade Pei Xuanjing.

Now seeing that Pei Xuanjing could not be convinced, they immediately prepared to enact another plan, to capture Pei Xuanjing by force and then have a Taoist Skill Cultivator use a method to control his mind, thereby gaining a hold over the Seventh Prince.

In this world where Martial Arts thrived and the Immortal Path declined, various kinds of skills had appeared during the once glorious era of Immortal Path. Among these was a skill meant to manipulate the minds of others, forcing them to act according to one’s will.

Originally, their plan was to have Pei Xuanjing willingly take part, which would have had the greatest effect. After all, they were not certain whether Pei Xuanjing, once controlled by the skill, could contest the control over the Royal Capital’s Formation Technique Wielder.

But now with Pei Xuanjing being so decisive, they had no choice but to resort to forceful measures. They no longer sought control over the Royal Capital’s formation hub, but merely to counter it, ensuring that the formation hub could not be utilized by the other party.

Having failed at persuasion, they immediately resorted to fierce action. The swift change in their demeanor astonished many, as the Martial Artist from Tianwu Pavilion at the eleventh level of the Martial Arts Realm sprang into action aiming to capture Pei Xuanjing.

However, he found that the moment he made his move, the Seventh Prince, of meager Martial Arts stature, showed not an iota of surprise or fear, but instead a look of derisive contempt.

“A mere weakling in the Martial Arts dares to mock me so. Once I’ve captured you, even if I cannot kill you, I’ll be sure to make you suffer and understand that Powerhouses are not to be provoked!” The Martial Artist from Tianwu Pavilion’s eyes gleamed with smug satisfaction as he thought to himself.

However, he failed to notice that just as he made his move, one of the palace guards behind Pei Xuanjing took action.

The guard was slower to act but arrived faster, clearly the Tianwu Pavilion’s martial artist had struck first, yet before he could touch Pei Xuanjing, he was blocked by someone.

The guard who initially stood behind Pei Xuanjing disappeared in an instant and reappeared before Pei Xuanjing, intercepting the Tianwu Pavilion’s martial artist with a horizontal punch.

Boom!

A terrifying power erupted within the hall. This guard, who had previously seemed ordinary and unnoticeable, now exuded a frightening aura. The violent strength emanating from his body as his fearsome punch struck towards the Tianwu Pavilion’s martial artist.

Even though the latter was a martial artist of the eleventh level of Martial Arts, at this moment, faced with the guard’s strike, the terrifying power brought a look of horror to his eyes.

Martial artists of the eleventh level of Martial Arts realm, even the peak of the eleventh level, were only a hair’s breadth away from the twelfth floor!

This Seventh Prince was merely a prince who wasn’t paid much attention, so how could he have such a terrifying guard by his side?

The Tianwu Pavilion’s martial artist didn’t get an answer before being struck by the intense force, immediately retreating, but still, he couldn’t avoid the punch and was swept up by its power, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

“Those daring to strike at Your Highness shall be killed without mercy!” the guard said, his gaze piercingly cold as he stared down the Tianwu Pavilion martial artist. He then swept his eyes over the others, radiating a chilling murderous intent, his voice grave and devoid of any emotion.

In an instant, those looked upon by his gaze felt as though they had fallen into an ice cave.

To these guards, Pei Xuanjing, His Highness, was akin to a god, and their admiration for him from the depths of their hearts was nearly at the level of blind faith.

Seeing someone from Tianwu Pavilion audacious enough to disrespectfully strike at His Highness, these guards were naturally filled with rage.

The guard who had just taken action stood at the forefront, her gaze cold as she surveyed the heroes, while the other guards immediately formed a circle around Pei Xuanjing to protect him. Even though they were aware that with His Highness’s strength, no one could harm him, that did not deter them in the least.

“A top martial artist of the eleventh level of Martial Arts, willing to serve as the guard of an ordinary vassal king, it’s truly unimaginable,” said the martial artists from Qingyun Path and Wuji Sect, who were also of the eleventh level. They were shocked yet puzzled by the display of strength from this guard.

At their level of power, even top powerhouses of the twelfth level could not compel their complete servitude, let alone being a mere guard, hidden away at the side of an obscure, lowly powerful vassal king.

They couldn’t fathom it, because no one in this world could imagine, nor would they accept, that these guards were high-level fighters cultivated by Pei Xuanjing. After all, no matter how they thought about it, so many experts couldn’t possibly be nurtured by an ordinary vassal king.