The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

"As long as we wait for the Enthroning Gods event, once you assume the position among the Six Imperials, even if you haven’t broken through to True Immortal, you’ll already be on par with one," Xuanjing said as his figure appeared within the Imperial Palace, speaking to Zhu Houji.

"Master Pei, you have left seclusion," Zhu Houji said with a hint of joy in his eyes upon seeing Pei Xuanjing. He smiled and added, "Everything relies on Master Pei’s cultivation. I will never forget the kindness you have shown me."

There was a time when Zhu Houji had considered cutting ties with Pei Xuanjing because the latter’s influence over the Great Ming Divine Dynasty was too profound. Every action of his had an influence no less significant than Zhu Houji’s own, the lord of the Divine Dynasty, and in some cases, even more superior.

In an instinctual need to protect his own authority, he always wanted to weaken the other’s influence to ensure his control and maintain the independence of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty.

However, Zhu Houji later realized that this was fundamentally impossible. As long as Pei Xuanjing continued to grow stronger, his very presence would inadvertently envelop everything around him.

This envelopment brought an indelible influence on those around him, but it was also a form of protection, a kind that could spare them from many threats.

Zhu Houji couldn’t deny that over the years, because of their relationship, Pei Xuanjing’s presence had protected the Great Ming Divine Dynasty from many threats and brought them numerous benefits.

Since he couldn’t refuse or change it, Zhu Houji thought it better to accept everything as it was.

After abandoning his former thoughts, Zhu Houji openly acknowledged their relationship, clearly understanding that by following Pei Xuanjing, he too had the chance to reach the pinnacle.

"All this is due to your efforts; I merely gave you a little push," Pei Xuanjing said, shaking his head with a smile, not taking credit for himself.

He often let his direct disciple, Pang Hong, grow independently, much more so when it came to a nominal disciple like this.

For his disciples, as long as they followed in his steps, Pei Xuanjing would undoubtedly help them when necessary, offering guidance, as that was the role of a teacher after all.