For the many Supremes who are already standing at the pinnacle of the Nine Realms of Spirit, what do they desire most?
Divine weapon treasure?
Supreme Cultivation Skill?
Dominating the World?
…
None of them!
For these Supremes, the thing they truly desire the most, or rather, the only thing they desire, is becoming immortal.
At their level, they have enjoyed all the pleasures this world has to offer, obtained all they could obtain. Their greatest desire, their highest aspiration, is to become a true immortal, achieving immortality and eternal life.
Towards this goal, anyone who dares to obstruct their path will face these Supremes' unreserved power. They will choose to crush any resistance without a hint of hesitation.
The chance to become immortal is ahead, any hint of hesitation due to any reason is disrespect to the Immortal Path, this is something one of the Supremes once said.
So, the secret Zhu Houji., or rather, the Cave Heaven opened by the Ruler of the human race, does this not represent an opportunity to become immortal for these Supremes?
Transforming the Forbidden Place into a Blessed Land, progressing the Blessed Land into the Cave Heaven, and then turning the Cave Heaven into a Small Thousand World, merging oneself with the Small Thousand World, achieving immortality, and living forever. This is already quite close to True Immortality.
However, for these Supremes, even if they have their own Blessed Lands, it is extremely difficult to progress them into Cave Heavens. It takes an incredibly long time, an unknown amount of time, and an unimaginable cost, just to achieve this progression.
If they could take possession of these Cave Heavens, even if they didn't have to abandon the Blessed Lands they originally opened, instead merging these Blessed Lands with the Cave Heavens, or incorporating the Cave Heavens into their own dwellings, it would also save numerous hardships and cultivation efforts for these Supremes. It would help them move further along this Immortal Dao Path, allowing them to go further.
Therefore, if this information was leaked, these Supremes would certainly not let go of this opportunity. They would want to seize these Cave Heavens to fuel their journey on the Immortal Dao path to gain immortality.
"If we offend Master Pei because of this and lose his assistance, the Great Ming Divine Dynasty will definitely not be able to withstand these Supremes." Zhu Houji was clear about this.
At present, the emergence of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty is actually not welcomed by many top forces. In fact, they are quite disgusted.
It's just that they are wary of Pei Xuanjing's presence. With Pei Xuanjing, a top heavy-weight ruler, they temporarily endure it, because currently the Great Ming Divine Dynasty does not pose a threat to them.
However, if they lose the protection of Pei Xuanjing, these Supremes will have no reservations. Even if the Great Ming Divine Dynasty does not pose a short-term threat to them, some powerful beings would not mind smothering potential dangers in the cradle.
Therefore, even if Zhu Houji knew the huge benefits that this Cave Heaven represents, he did not dare to monopolize it. As an emperor, he was clear about what he could touch and what he should not.
"In that case, let's put this matter on hold for now. After finishing the business here, I will discuss it with you." Pei Xuanjing said.
This matter needs careful deliberation, it is impossible to reach a good conclusion in a short period of time, and the timing and place are obviously inappropriate right now, so it can only be put on hold until the Dao Debating Conference is over.
"Understood." Zhu Houji nodded.
He also understood that this is not the time to discuss this matter, so he nodded to express his agreement.
With a wave of Pei Xuanjing's sleeve, the entrance to the Longevity World appeared again.
"You can enter this world and comprehend it, which will greatly benefit your cultivation." He said to Zhu Houji.
The nature of the Longevity World leans towards the Divine Tao, and for Zhu Houji who refines Gods along the Incense God Path, gaining a deeper understanding of the principles of heaven and earth will be a great help.
If he is lucky enough, this trip can greatly enhance his strength and is definitely worthwhile.
"Thank you, Master Pei!" Zhu Houji thanked him.
He also understood how precious the opportunity to enter the Small Thousand World was. He had delayed just now because he had something to discuss, but now he would not miss it again.
With a flash of light, Zhu Houji's figure disappeared, leaving only Pei Xuanjing alone in the entire hall.
He sat quietly on his seat, pondering over all the events that had just happened.
Looking at the performances of the many Supremes in the Longevity World, they had already shown their attitude. That was, to make a compromise under such a big interest exchange, and agreed to Pei Xuanjing's request, willing to support Pei Xuanjing.
Having gained the support of these strong forces and varoius factions, Pei Xuanjing naturally could take this opportunity to completely push his plan forward.
As for the Cave Heaven opened by the ancient Ruler that Zhu Houji mentioned, there is actually no hurry. Not to mention that the search and exploration of this Cave Heaven takes who knows how much time, even with such interest in front of him, even Pei Xuanjing does not have the confidence to monopolize it.
Unlike the Longevity World that he opened by himself, this Small Thousand World is also very enticing and hugely beneficial, but in the end, it is the Longevity World that Pei Xuanjing opened. He has full control over it by default. Even if they gulped in envy, they had no reason to act on it.
But the Cave Heavens opened by the ancient Ruler are the complete opposite. In essence, these Cave Heavens are ownerless. If you really want to own them, you can only seize them by your own strength.
Such things are bound to attract the covetous gazes of countless Supremes. Never mind Zhu Houji himself thinking that he can't monopolize it, even the current Pei Xuanjing does not think that he can monopolize it.
Although he now possesses the strength of the Supremes, can suppress the Taixu Venerable, and is respected by many Supremes, Pei Xuanjing also understands that this is the case when no major interests are involved.
If a Cave Heaven really emerges and he insists on monopolizing it, then he may provoke public outrage, and be attacked by the crowd, and he will then find it hard to cope.
Therefore, Pei Xuanjing told Zhu Houji to put this matter aside for now and wait for a while.
If he waits until Pei Xuanjing has gone through a few more life simulations and can push his realm into the Nine Heavens of the Spirit Realm, then his strength will rise to a higher level, becoming a being who can look down upon the other Supremes. At that time, Pei Xuanjing will have enough power to protect these things.
After contemplating these things, Pei Xuanjing focused his mind into the Longevity World to observe the actions of the cultivators.
To be honest, Pei Xuanjing was also very curious about the actions of these powerful beings, and hoped that he could gain more enlightenment from them.
For these cultivators who have entered the Small Thousand World, whether they are practitioners at the Spirit Realm Seven or Eightfold level or the incarnations of the mightiest, their opportunity to understand the Taoist Skill in the Small Thousand World at Shenxiao Mountain today makes this Daoism discourse already worthwhile.
Once inside this Small Thousand World, many cultivators and strong ones found that their power received the attention of the will of Heaven and Earth. If they want to take any action that harms Heaven and Earth, they will be repelled and leave this world.
And many of the strongest, like the Blood Fiend Ancestor, also understand that the pressure this Small Thousand World puts on them is not significant. As long as they are willing, they can break free and escape at any time.
However, these strong ones did not wish to leave so quickly. For them, such an opportunity is precious and uncommon. Why would they let it slip away so easily?
Of course, they are also aware that Pei Xuanjing's proposed gamble is a joke. The real reason is to exchange this providence for their compromise.
As for whether someone may take advantage of the providence and then breach agreements, from the perspective of strong ones like the Blood Fiend Ancestor, it would be somewhat unscrupulous. They are not so despicable.
Moreover, they speculate that Pei Xuanjing would not be so simple. If someone really fails to appreciate kindness, Pei Xuanjing will certainly have a corresponding strategy to counterbalance.
Thus, without wanting to fall out with the others, the Blood Fiend Ancestor and other strong ones gave up the gamble and instead concentrated on understanding the providence and Taoist Skill of this Small Thousand World…
Cultivation has never been about isolating oneself and treading on the path blindly. Such forms of cultivation would have little gain unless one is incredibly talented.
Even the most talented ones need to continuously broaden their horizons and encounter many more experiences to walk further on the path of cultivation.
Every strong one's growth comes after constant tempering, allowing them to go further on the path of cultivation.
At present, this Small Thousand World is undoubtedly an excellent training ground for these mightiest ones and those cultivators at the Spirit Realm Seven or Eightfold level.
Despite the suppression of their power and their inability to unleash their full prowess, the insight into the Taoist Skill is something they cannot be deprived of, something that never fades.
Thus, these strong ones consider the Longevity World as a place for their Daoism discourse and cultivation. They begin to compete and compare with familiar Taoist Friends, mutually verifying what they each learnt…
Even, several cultivators, under the guise of new identities, have joined the three major factions of this Longevity World to become part of them and spar with the local strong ones of the Longevity World, putting to test and verifying what they learnt.
Pei Xuanjing has a clear view of all these. He didn't interfere much, but only lent the authority of heavenly Dao to remind many cultivators not to disrupt the progress of this world or harm it. All else could be done as they pleased.
With Pei Xuanjing's promise, these people felt even greater freedom. Many who hold a liberalistic view of factions, opted to spread Taoism among living beings in this world.
Like the Xuantian Sect, the Taoist School from Dragon Tiger Mountain or the Buddha Way from the Golden Mountain Temple, they began to select the best of spirit beings in the Longevity World to impart Taoist skills and the path of cultivation to.
"It seems like you all take me highly," Pei Xuanjing muttered to himself.
Pei Xuanjing is well aware of the actions of these factions. They have some expectations on Pei Xuanjing's world and wish to lay down their orthodox teachings in this world. If Pei Xuanjing's world indeed achieves great development one day, this would mean they have a back-up plan.
Pei Xuanjing saw all of their actions. But he didn't interfere, nor did he prevent, but rather let things unfold naturally.
The reason Pei Xuanjing allowed these strong ones to enter was to make them, besides understanding the Taoist skills and Truths of the Longevity World, also wanting access to their cultivation methods, insights, to confirm his own understanding.
What these strong ones are doing now is a huge help to Pei Xuanjing and can promote the development of the Longevity World, so of course, he would not reject it.
For him, no matter whether these strong ones spread Taoism in this world or want to leave a back-up plan, all the gains in the end belong to Pei Xuanjing. Regardless of their losses or gains, Pei Xuanjing is the biggest winner.
While Pei Xuanjing was subtly monitoring the actions of the various cultivators within the Longevity World, he also integrated his divine consciousness into the Heavenly Dao of the Longevity World to sense the changes there.
Whenever these strong ones perceive changes in the Heavenly Dao of the Longevity World, their Daoist insights will seep out, be captured by the Longevity World and incorporated into it.
Merging his divine consciousness into the Heavenly Dao, Pei Xuanjing was more sensitive to the changes in the world, especially the subtle changes.
This world was personally opened up by Pei Xuanjing and has integrated the foundation of Pei Xuanjing's Daoist cultivation skills. Although it is mainly Divine Tao, other Taoist skills such as Thunder Method, Sword Method also appear within it.
However, when these strong ones began to ponder and release their insights of the Daoist cultivations skills foundation, they would release their own Dao and skills.
Now, Pei Xuanjing could clearly sense that, except for his original Daoist skill, this world has started to exhibit some other properties, such as Demonic Way, Buddha Way, and the way of Worship.
At this moment, Pei Xuanjing transformed into the Heavenly Dao, seeming to become a deity without any emotions, merely learning the laws of the Demonic Way, Buddha Way, and the way of Worship, to confirm his own Tao.
Time passed, and under Pei Xuanjing's promotion, ten years had passed in this Longevity World, and one year had passed in the Daming World.
A year's time may seem long for mortals, but for many cultivators, even the most ordinary ones in the Spirit Realm Onefold, it is not considered long at all.
After all, for strong ones who live hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands of years, a year is just a blink of an eye.
So, they are blissfully unaware of everything that is happening in the grand hall where they are gathered.
A light flashed, and the strong ones reappeared in the grand hall, returning to their original state.
Many cultivators each sat down and closed their eyes to rest, evidently calming their minds and sorting out their insights.
Much later, the cultivators finally woke up one after another.
"Thank you, Taoist Friend," the Ancestor Celestial Master said to Pei Xuanjing.
Upon hearing the Ancestor Celestial Master's words, the other strong ones also said to Pei Xuanjing in unison: "Thank you, Taoist Friend."
"Thank you, Celestial Master."
Many cultivators in the hall thanked Pei Xuanjing.
It could be said that, disregarding other benefits, today's act of Pei Xuanjing unselfishly opening this Small Thousand World for them to enter for cultivation and enlightenment is a tremendous grace.
The kindness of spreading the teachings surpasses that of the heavens.
Regardless of the future, they have all received Pei Xuanjing's grace today, thus it is proper for them to show their gratitude.
"You are all too kind!"
Pei Xuanjing said with a light smile, readily accepting their gratitude.
After all, such generosity is expected, and accepting their gratitude also gives some closure to this matter.
After this matter was resolved, Pei Xuanjing said in a loud voice, "Ancestor, I wonder what you think of my plan now."
The Blood Fiend Ancestor, who understands the principle of being obligated to those who give you benefits, has already reached a decision with the many strong practitioners of the Demonic Way.
"We will proceed as planned according to the National Master!"
He has agreed to it.
In this way, the proposal put forward by Pei Xuanjing has received the approval of all the forces present.
Although some forces in the world may not have received it, once many top-tier forces acknowledge it, once they collectively make a decision, others cannot deny it, and no one can overturn it.
Whoever denies this rule is denying the top-notch powerhouses and first-rate and second-rate forces, collectively formulated by these strong practitioners. To deny it is to question the strong practitioners.
"Since you all agree, please sign this contract." Pei Xuanjing said with a smile, and with a gentle wave of his sleeve, a tablet-like object, pure white all over, appeared in the center of the hall.
This is something Pei Xuanjing made using the same method as refining the Sanbao Jade Ruyi. It was made using the power of the incense faith and an ancient jade, and it contains hidden engravings about the contract he and Xue Renfang proposed.
Of course, in its original state, this item cannot be compared with Pei Xuanjing's Sanbao Jade Ruyi.
But now it's different. After being washed with the Life Essence that emerged after Pei Xuanjing began to create the Longevity World, and fused with countless precious resources, its quality has risen several notches, and it is similar to many Divine weapon treasures.
Now this object may just be a symbolic item, but as Pei Xuanjing's plan progresses and this object becomes a law obeyed by all cultivators, it can receive Heaven and Earth's favor.
Moreover, if all the strong practitioners present today leave their own names and marks on it, that would greatly enhance the object. Over time, this object will continually grow.
Perhaps one day, without Pei Xuanjing's urging, this object can become a true rule.
"Taoist friends, I have named this object I created: Immortal and Mortal Covenant!"
Pei Xuanjing explained to everyone.
Hiss!
Everyone's expressions changed when they heard this.
Just from the name, we can tell how much hope Pei Xuanjing has placed in it.
"In that case, which Taoist friend would like to go first?" Pei Xuanjing said to everyone present.
"If that is the case, I will go first." The Master of Mystiq Sky spoke unyieldingly.
As the head of the largest sect recognized by countless people in the Sky Wasteland, no one contradicted the Master of Mystiq Sky when he spoke.
Whether it was the Ancestor Celestial Master of Dragon Tiger Mountain, who had the qualifications to question, or the Sword Sect, which could compete with the Mystiq Sky Sect, they all tacitly gave the opportunity to the Master of Mystiq Sky at this moment.
After the Master of Mystiq Sky left the mark belonging to the Mystiq Sky Sect, the supremely powerful practitioners of the other top forces also each left their marks.
After the powerful practitioners of these top forces had done everything, it was then the turn of the second and third tier forces of the ancient countries and sects.
As more and more strong practitioners left their marks on this object, the aura of this object became more and more profound. The numerous marks were intertwined irregularly, as if they were nurturing something.
After all forces had left their marks, Pei Xuanjing nodded in satisfaction, then activated his Golden Core inside his body, and his Shenxiao Origin Qi surged, enveloping the object.
Then he extended his slender, flawless palm, and the Sanbao Jade Ruyi appeared instantly in his hand. The moment the Sanbao Jade Ruyi appeared, almost all the strong practitioners were attracted to it.
However, the practitioners who had seen Pei Xuanjing subdue the Taixu Venerable, were aware of the powerful nature of this treasure, comparable to the top-tier Divine Weapon Treasures of many powerhouse factions.
It was only upon such close observation and experiencing the mystery of the ancient aura emanating from the Sanbao Jade Ruyi, as well as the sporadic Laws of Authority, that top-notch practitioners like the Ancestor Celestial Master, and any cultivators who had ventured into the Divine Tao, understood how Pei Xuanjing had managed to refine the Divine Position and avoid the erosion of the will of Heaven and Earth.
Of course, while some things can be understood, they may not be achievable. Nevertheless, Pei Xuanjing's method has greatly inspired these strong practitioners, showing them a better way.
Pei Xuanjing ignored their gazes, indifferent to the fact they saw through his method of isolating the erosion of the Heaven and Earth's will. After all, he understood that true powerhouses would eventually comprehend, as he continued to use the Sanbao Jade Ruyi.
He held the Sanbao Jade Ruyi in his hand and gently waved it. Endless light fell on the object that had signed the Immortal and Mortal Covenant, causing it to shine brightly, instantly illuminating the entire hall.
And it didn't stop there; in a short time, the light rushed out of the hall and started spreading in all directions. The first to be irradiated by this light were many cultivators who had come to attend the Shenxiao Discussion in this domain opened by Pei Xuanjing.
The moment the light enveloped them, they could discern the information contained in it and understand the rules, as well as who the initiators and formulaters were.
At all this, the practitioners in the hall were speechless, their expressions varying immensely, their thoughts also different.
But no matter the case, whether they originated from independent practitioners, or were powerhouses from top-tier forces, in the face of these established rules, especially those set by all the strongest individuals representing the top forces, they only had one option – to obey unless they wished to seek death, challenging the authority of these powerhouses.
The light kept spreading, rushing out from this domain, and then instantly appearing on Shenxiao Mountain, spreading from Shenxiao Mountain as the center to the whole world.
Originally, even if the power of this object was strong, it could not possibly spread to the entire world instantly.
However, with the endorsement of Pei Xuanjing and these powerful practitioners, as well as the guidance of the Sanbao Jade Ruyi, as it emerged into the world, it immediately attracted the attention of the will of Heaven and Earth, as if Heaven and Earth had given its approval.