The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings-Chapter 991 - Buddhism Schools Venerable

Chapter 991: Chapter 940-941: Buddhism School’s Venerable, Heavenly Court Structure, Ten Capitals or Six Imperials

Chapter 991 -940-941: Buddhism School’s Venerable, Heavenly Court Structure, Ten Capitals or Six Imperials

The three great Luohans of the Buddhism School, Vajra Respectful One, Universal Light Honored One, and Worry-free Honored One, were not only the strongest in the Buddhism School but also some of the oldest monks in its history, with countless disciples and grand-disciples behind them. Thus, it could be said that they represented the will of the entire Buddhism School,

In the past, even if these three Venerables had something to make known, they would speak cryptically and not so straightforwardly.

However, they were dealing with Pei Xuanjing, who did not like to beat around the bush; his preference was directness, to be straightforward and succinct.

Therefore, after the three had been seated and exchanged a few pleasantries, Pei Xuanjing got straight to the point and asked, “Are the three Venerables visiting today for matters concerning the Spirit Realm Cave Sky issue of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty?”

The three Venerables couldn’t help but pause in their expressions. Even though they had heard about Pei Xuanjing’s personality and way of doing things, they were still taken aback by his directness when they faced him in person.

But the matter being at this point, now that Pei Xuanjing was willing to directly delve into this topic, it saved them a lot of effort.

The three Venerables looked to Universal Light Honored One to take the lead. He nodded and said, “Indeed, the old monk has heard that the Divine Dynasty Lord has received the ancestral lineage’s inheritance and benefits from the Ancient Human Race, and the old monk rejoices over such an opportunity for our human race, for it is our good fortune.”

Even in speaking of this matter directly, Universal Light Honored One began with words of praise, and seeing that Pei Xuanjing remained smiling and noncommittal, he continued, “The old monk has heard that the True Monarch has been visiting various True Immortals today, as if trying to capitalize on this opportunity to plan a grand chance for our human race. We have come today to ask if there is any need for the assistance of our Buddhism School.”

Although the three Venerables of the Buddhism School were straightforward in seeking Pei Xuanjing out for a talk, they still came prepared.

Before visiting, they went to see someone first—that person was Master Tianji.

After all, the Sky Mechanism Pavilion was always well-informed, and Heavenly Mechanism Daoist was known for being neutral. They had tried to get some information from him to use as a foundation for their negotiations with Pei Xuanjing.

At the time of their visit, it was precisely when Pei Xuanjing had just convinced Daoist Xuantian and had extended an invitation to Heavenly Mechanism Daoist with six True Immortals. The Heavenly Mechanism Daoist had just agreed, and not long after Pei Xuanjing’s avatar left, the three made their presence felt with their avatars.

The Taoist School could ignore the three Luohans of the Buddhism School, but Heavenly Mechanism Daoist was a lone entity; although not fearful, he did not wish to unnecessarily offend these three powerhouses.

So even without revealing details, he provided some hints, sold a favor, and gave them some degree of readiness in their hearts.

Of course, whether Heavenly Mechanism Daoist did this to draw more people into joining, thereby improving his own position within the alliance, only he knew.

In any case, having received the information they wanted, the three Venerables took note of the favor from Heavenly Mechanism Daoist. In turn, he indirectly provided Pei Xuanjing with support by inclining the three toward the alliance while also positioning himself better within it—a move that served three purposes in one stroke.

“Oh? I have heard that Buddhist cultivators avoid karmic entanglements, hence even if they have plans, they dare not act on personal motivations for fear of affecting their cultivation,” said Pei Xuanjing with a smile, continuing, “However, after hearing the words of the Venerables today, I realize it was a misunderstanding.”

“Indeed, it is a misunderstanding. Though the old monk is an outsider, he is also born of the human race; how could he forget his roots?” said Universal Light Honored One righteously.

The Vajra Respectful One and the Worry-free Honored One beside him also nodded in agreement.

With the situation as it stands, based on the information from Heavenly Mechanism Daoist, Shenxiao True Monarch had by then joined with at least six or seven True Immortal leaders, nearly taking up the majority of the True Immortals of the human race.

Under these circumstances, the three Luohans of the Buddhism School were clear that they no longer had the luxury of holding out for a better offer since only they and the Demonic Way were left out of the True Immortals.

If the Buddhism School were to act coy now, Shenxiao True Monarch could simply ignore them for the time being and turn to invite the Demonic Way’s True Immortals to join. Once the Demonic Way’s True Immortals were to join, the Buddhism School would truly have missed the opportunity.

Of course, this was also a process of psychological maneuvering. By this stage, they could see that Shenxiao True Monarch’s plans were grand, undoubtedly aiming to unite many True Immortals together.

That meant if possible, he would naturally want to draw in all True Immortals of the human race. If they could seize the right moment and join last, they could reap significant benefits.

However, the Venerables of the Buddhism School were not inclined to do so, for if it were just a one-time deal, that would be acceptable. But if they were looking for long-term cooperation, even if they took advantage of the timing to gain substantial benefits early on, other True Immortals would undoubtedly resent them.

In the long run, it’s inappropriate to gain benefits this way—these benefits would be taken from the hands of other True Immortals. While they might compromise for the sake of the plan now, they would surely seek retribution later.

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Unless the Buddhism School could produce several more True Immortals in a short period, the share of the pie they could claim was finite, and taking too much might backfire.

It was with such considerations in mind that they had taken the initiative to make this visit.