NOVGO.NET Chapter 2273 - 2218–2219: Exchange of Interests – Zi Wei’s Scheme (2)
Chapter 2273: Chapter 2218–2219: Exchange of Interests – Zi Wei’s Scheme (2)
As for the intentions of these three currently, they just want to charge ahead and have themselves reap the benefits from behind, which the Jade Emperor understands clearly.
But who can know what the future holds now? Perhaps now they think this matter is hopeless and cannot succeed, so they are indifferent.
However, when in the future this matter truly has the potential to succeed, just one step away from success, he does not believe these people can really stand by idly.
By then, who profits and who loses could go both ways.
“Alright!” Several figures of Emperor Gouchen exchanged glances, nodding in agreement with the Jade Emperor’s request.
To transfer a portion of the authority in their hands now in exchange for the authority of the Path of Human and God in the future can be considered a risk investment, and even if it truly fails, it is no significant loss to them.
Of course, they are not oblivious to the Jade Emperor’s schemes, though at times they have their own ideas.
Although, at the end it seems the Jade Emperor has coerced them to join, but if this Path of Human and God ultimately has a chance of success, they wouldn’t mind being bound, after all, the benefits are quite substantial.
In short, everyone has their thoughts on this matter, each with their own calculations, believing they are the ones gaining.
Since they’ve met the most important conditions, the subsequent cooperation became much simpler, these several Imperial Honors agreeing to hand over the power in their hands to the Jade Emperor to command, supporting the Great Ming Divine Dynasty’s expansion, at least to curtail the development of the divine dynasties under the Human Race Five Emperors and not give them a chance to pose a threat.
Many remaining matters are left to their subordinates to discuss, as long as these figures have reached an agreement, the detailed collaboration will be handled by those below them.
But no matter what, this alliance of several Imperial Honors will certainly cause a surge in the Jade Emperor’s subordinate forces, providing unimaginable assistance and enhancement to the expansion of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty.
“Actually, the power displayed by the Red Emperor this time is not only a huge threat to us, but also a tremendous threat to certain others.” After all agreements had been settled, the Great Emperor Ziwei spoke quietly, as if pointing out something others hadn’t noticed.
From his perspective, the formidable power exhibited by the Red Emperor this time was indeed astonishing, and the terrifying strength shown by him and the other Emperor Monarchs is a significant threat to any force.
This kind of threat is not only to the Jade Emperor and others, but it’s similar for other Taoist Monarchs and top immortal sects.
Even for the allies of the Human Race Five Emperors, the strength of the Human Race Five Emperors is a great threat as well.
Perhaps to the Taoist School, this is also an unimaginable threat, though it’s unclear how the Taoist School contemplates this, they might not care about these threats, having enough confidence to believe they can suppress everything.
But what about other allies, the Heterodox Alliance, and Taoist Monarch Xuantian?
As for the Heterodox Alliance, they mostly serve as a connective role in this cooperation, even without the terrifying power displayed by the Human Race Five Emperors, Zhao Baiyang could not handle it alone.
But how would Taoist Monarch Xuantian think? Seeing the formidable power displayed by the Human Race Five Emperors, wouldn’t he have other thoughts?
At the beginning, the Human Race Five Emperors proclaimed their weakness externally, even claiming they relied on Taoist Monarch Xuantian’s protection, with Xuantian supporting their ambition to ascend the throne of the Emperor of Heaven.
Taoist Monarch Xuantian thought so too, believing that even if they are five powerful Taoist Monarchs, as a Veteran Daoist Monarch, he has the capability and the right to push them, without fearing they could break free from his control.
But what is the reality?
The Human Race Five Emperors did not place all their hopes on Taoist Monarch Xuantian, and upon discovering Xuantian’s schemes, they first tried to ally with the Witch Deity Teaching, only to be rejected by the Witch God Sect Leader.
Then they turned to ally with the Heterodox Alliance and the Taoist School, directly abandoning the once-supporter Taoist Monarch Xuantian.
If that were all, it would be fine, after all, being able to gain others’ support left Xuantian with no choice, to even sacrifice some interests for self-preservation, seeking opportunities to cooperate by enduring grievances.
However, the power shown by the Red Emperor is only slightly weaker than the Jade Emperor, even if inferior to veteran Taoist Monarchs, in this world, he is among the top echelons.
Such strong characters are not just the Red Emperor alone, there are five in total, and when the Five Emperors unite, their explosive power is such that even many veteran Taoist Monarchs would have to avoid confrontation.
Great Emperor Ziwei believes that if truly allowed these five to unite, even among the veteran Taoist Monarchs, those confident to suppress them wouldn’t exceed the number of fingers on one hand, whether Taoist Monarch Xuantian is among them is uncertain.
Regardless of Xuantian’s status, concealing his strength yet deliberately sheltering under Xuantian and using him as a tool, where does this leave him?
Whatever Xuantian’s plans or intentions, the actions of the Human Race Five Emperors exposed him in the public’s eye, and with Xuantian’s character, how could he possibly let it go?
Always a seasoned and shrewd old fox, now having been outwitted, losing face, if Taoist Monarch Xuantian doesn’t want revenge, it would be really a jest.
“So, are you suggesting we should seek to establish goodwill with Taoist Monarch Xuantian?” the Jade Emperor asked with a frown.
The idea of drawing veteran Taoist Monarchs to his side always existed, but unfortunately, his bargaining chips were too few, unable to offer adequate value, or said that their appetite was too large, hence the veteran Taoist Monarchs all remained non-committal.
The Jade Emperor had once shown goodwill to Taoist Monarch Xuantian too, but was rejected, as in Xuantian’s eyes, the Jade Emperor was but a junior fortunate enough to ascend to the position of Emperor of Heaven, unworthy of serious consideration.
If not for underestimating him so, Xuantian wouldn’t have harbored such ambitious thoughts to advocate for the Human Race Five Emperors to replace the Jade Emperor.
“Times change. What didn’t matter to him once can no longer be ignored now.” The Great Emperor Ziwei spoke with confident exuberance.
He understands Xuantian or the Xuantian Sect somewhat, believing that Xuantian undoubtedly has some thoughts this time.
If it were the previous Jade Emperor, even willing to pay the price, Xuantian probably would still refuse, as the Jade Emperor’s plans seemed to have no chance of success.
But this time, after the battle with the Red Emperor, the Jade Emperor showed power rivaling some veteran Taoist Monarchs. This proves the Jade Emperor is truly qualified as a player.
Coupled with the Taoist Monarchs the Jade Emperor had attracted earlier, unwittingly, a formidable force has gathered around him, definitely worth Xuantian’s attention.
The crucial point is the strength of the Human Race Five Emperors; this not only disgraced Xuantian but introduced uncertainty in the interest division between the sides.
In the past, Xuantian, as a veteran Taoist Monarch, believed that in their cooperation, his share of the profits was irrefutable.
But now, with the strength shown by the Human Race Five Emperors, maybe the Taoist School doesn’t care or fear that they might turn hostile in the end, but Xuantian himself has to consider this risk.
If he helps them succeed with hard work, and the Human Race Five Emperors fundamentally undermines him, he would become a tool for others, toiling in vain. It’s likely that Daoist Monarch would be unwilling to witness this.