The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1941: Chapter 1886 – 1887 Muddying the Waters, Pretending Ignorance_2

The Buddhism School has already deployed their sixth-generation warship. Without saying much about anything else, just the speed alone greatly surpasses the fifth-generation warship. If Buddhism School wasn’t wary of their singular sixth-generation warship being ambushed, when their fleet still contains other fourth-generation warships and third-generation warships, they would have long caught up with him.

But now the situation has deteriorated to such an extent that Buddhism School probably can’t hold back any longer. If they truly abandon their other warships and form a fleet purely with sixth and fifth-generation warships, then face him head-on without concern, in the end, they would still be at a loss.

To be honest, this raid causing the current situation is already completely beyond their expectations, much more than the victory they originally planned for.

If it weren’t for Tie Qianshan’s message stating they could secure a sixth-generation warship, Vajra Sect Leader would already be preparing for a temporary retreat.

Now that there’s a possibility of acquiring a sixth-generation warship, it proves that there are still some forces wanting to see them continue the stalemate with Buddhism School, which means there’s still support for him.

“Alliance Hierarch, a world of Buddhism School has been attacked.” Cangyang quickly steps into the main ship’s cabin, speaking to Vajra Sect Leader.

Vajra Sect Leader gave him a puzzled look, asking: “Was it Alliance Leader Zi leading his people, or was it our own?”

Although he is the commander of this split force, Zi Tianxiong, being one of the Vice Alliance Hierarchs of the Heterodox Alliance like him, has significant autonomy in many matters. They need only communicate on some critical issues; the rest is decided by Zi Tianxiong himself.

It’s not just Zi Tianxiong. As Buddhism School’s encirclement becomes increasingly tight, Vajra Sect Leader understands that while gathering his entire fleet together is a strong force, it’s also an extremely obvious target, making it easier for Buddhism School to corner them.

Therefore, he opted for a guerrilla tactics of breaking up his fleet. Usually scattered, the fleet covertly maneuvers around the many worlds of Buddhism School, only assembling to strike a particular world.

This time, the world they just assaulted wasn’t very strong, so he only rallied part of his fleet for the assault, while the rest acted independently as cover.

Upon hearing from Cangyang that a Buddhism School world was attacked, Vajra Sect Leader wasn’t surprised. It might have been his own fleet or Zi Tianxiong’s men striking, aiming to divert Buddhism School’s attention; all pretty normal.

“Though flying our flag, it’s certain that it’s definitely not our people!” Cangyang said, frowning.

Even though Cangyang isn’t adept at handling affairs, as a rising star of the Heterodox Alliance, he was sent here to assist Vajra Sect Leader, implying a certain grooming intent.

Thus, upon arrival, Vajra Sect Leader handed many affairs over to Cangyang, proving that Cangyang, capable of reaching this level of cultivation, wasn’t incapable, just previously unwilling to act.

Vajra Sect Leader is responsible for strategic planning, but the approximate locations of the dispersed fleet are under Cangyang’s control. The world recently attacked, as far as Cangyang knows, wasn’t acted upon by their people.

“Hmm?!” Vajra Sect Leader abruptly raised his head, eyes gleaming coldly, speaking in a deep voice: “You’re saying, someone is attacking Buddhism School under our flag.”

While saying this, though Vajra Sect Leader’s tone was low, Cangyang detected an anticipated attitude.

Not feeling odd about this attitude, Cangyang instead considered it logical. From their perspective, this was clearly a good thing; he replied: “Most likely, but we’ll need a little verification.”

“No need to confirm, act as if we don’t know, and leave it as assumed this was our doing.” Vajra Sect Leader waved his hand, stopping Cangyang’s intention to investigate the truth behind this affair.

“Why is that? Shouldn’t we ascertain which faction it belongs to, or even leverage this to seize evidence against the other side?” Cangyang asked, somewhat puzzled.

He knew that this matter is a part of the entire Heterodox Alliance plan. Not to mention facing the alliance of Jade Emperor and Buddhism School’s two major forces. Even against just one of them, the current Heterodox Alliance could barely withstand it.

Even if due to some tactical advantages they catch the opponent off guard in the short term, allowing them to gain some upper hand, as time progresses, and when the opponent’s full capacities are truly unleashed, the profound heritage alone would be enough to crush them.

Hence, the Heterodox Alliance needs support from allies. Not just a faction like Shenxiao Sect offering resources from behind to enhance their combat power, while this is crucial, it doesn’t count as a true ally. When they lose their value, they’ll be decisively abandoned.

They need genuine forces willing to engage in combat against Buddhism School and Heavenly Court. Whether due to dissatisfaction with the two, or led by interests, as long as willing to fight these two parties, they can be regarded as allies of the Heterodox Alliance.

The reason they’re constantly stirring up warfare within Buddhism School’s domain is to show all sides the internal weaknesses of Buddhism School, enticing some powers to see the profit and take action to seize interests personally. Without such forces stepping forward, their plan cannot truly succeed.

Now that someone has stepped out, then why not directly reveal them and use this to force them to rip openly with Buddhism School, becoming their aid.

“This is just the beginning; there are more observing. If we expose now, it will surely startle the snake in the grass, causing some forces to hesitate.” Vajra Sect Leader explained: “Moreover, the hatred between the sides isn’t yet deep enough; when it becomes truly irreconcilable, then taking a step back will be impossible.”

He understood that even if a force steps in now, regardless of their motive, they’re merely testing the waters, not fully committing.

This trial isn’t just probing Buddhism School’s reaction; it’s also gauging the response of their Heterodox Alliance, so there’s no rush to expose it, lest it backfires.

Currently, Buddhism School’s prime hatred is still focused on their Heterodox Alliance. Even if some forces exploit the chaos and get noticed by Buddhism School, Buddhism School might choose to temporarily endure, channeling all their focus on them, as having enemies on all sides isn’t Buddhism School’s intention.

Therefore, not only should they refrain from revealing the other side, they should instead help in concealing, giving more chances for the other side to plunder Buddhism School’s resources. The more resources plundered, the deeper they are enmeshed, when finally exposed, resolution becomes even harder, forcing them to take a stand on their side.

Moreover, a single assault with such force, unless a top immortal sect, cannot bring much aid facing Buddhism School’s pressure, not enough anyway.

Only when more forces lured by benefits continuously join the fray to plunder Buddhism School’s interests will it meet the Heterodox Alliance’s expectations.

And one or two accidental losses may mean nothing to Buddhism School, even if they recognize who the other party is, they choose to endure it all, saving it all up for the final reckoning.

However, if the other party pushes the envelope, leading to more and more forces joining in, even a pretentious ignorance would be unsustainable for Buddhism School.

“Understood, should we also deliberately leak information suggesting that this attack was orchestrated by us?” Cangyang asked with a smile.

Vajra Sect Leader nodded with satisfaction, “Correct, not only acknowledge it, but also actively claim the deed as ours, encouraging them to act without restraint.”

He believed that the party making a move now was also awaiting the Heterodox Alliance’s response. By claiming this matter as theirs, they tacitly tell that other side, you can go ahead, all consequences will be borne by us; there’s nothing to worry about.