The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

He knew that, regardless of the final outcome, he stood a great chance of becoming a sacrificial pawn, cannon fodder in the struggle.

Yet, when he wanted to submit to authority, it was already too late, far too late.

Because the storm had already risen, and it wasn’t up to him to pull back even if he wanted to. Many powerful beings did not wish to retreat and certainly wouldn’t allow him to do so. His opinion was no longer important, and he had become the key in a confrontation between two forces.

It was precisely because of this, realizing his struggle was futile, that Ding Ce had completely laid down his arms. He could only drift with the tide, hoping that the ultimate victor would spare his life for his compliance.

Though appearing to be a foolish choice to be so readily slaughtered, it was actually the smartest move he could make.

This is not a story; there’s no such thing as a desperate struggle leading to mutual destruction. The so-called cultivators defying the heavens—none of that matters here.

The universe is the epitome of impartiality and selflessness. Even if you verbally claim to defy the heavens, as long as you don’t interfere with the workings of the universe, it will not deliberately target you.

But this is a struggle between True Immortals. You, a mere Supreme Strong, should consider it an honor to be used as a pawn; if you disobey, you will be immediately devoured.

"Since the discovery of a new world, why not report it? Why instead keep it concealed?" the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch asked sternly.

Ding Ce’s expression remained calm as he openly said, "On that day, the Taoist Monarch said to us, all gods, to explore Chaos and seek new worlds. However, he did not specify that we must report the world’s coordinates at the first moment. When I discovered that world, it had not been completely subdued. I planned to fully pacify it before handing it over to the Heavenly Court for judgment."

Although he had resigned himself to his fate, that did not mean he would confess to all the accusations. If he did, he would undoubtedly die.

So, when the Law Enforcement Heavenly Monarch questioned him, Ding Ce had a prepared set of defenses ready to present.