The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

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Now that the Heavenly Court is newly established, nothing is set in stone, and I must make my stance clear, even if I cannot wrest back control immediately. Still, I need to demonstrate my resolve, let everyone know that I intend to fight for it.

I have my own persona, that of an invincible monarch, an emperor who dares to be progressive. This is the authority I established during the era of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty.

Why have so many courtiers changed their minds after becoming gods? Apart from them being freed from the constraints of the Golden Book and Jade Scroll, it is more so because Zhu Houji’s authority is being challenged.

He is no longer the undisputed monarch of the Great Ming Divine Dynasty, so many have wavered and adopted other ideas. If his position were still as solid as Mount Tai, even without the constraints of the Golden Book and Jade Scroll, these people would remain loyal to him.

Established impressions are hard to break.

Even though Longevity Taoist Monarch Pei Xuanjing has rarely taken action these years, none of the powerful beings would think of him as someone weak or easily bullied.

Because from the moment Pei Xuanjing made his mark in this world, he left an impression of being decisive in killing, domineering, and unbeatable. Even if he does not act, others will remember it well.

And now, the Jade Emperor Zhu Houji is in such a position. If he does not assert his majesty with the establishment of the Heavenly Court, making everyone believe he is but a puppet Emperor of Heaven, it will cost him an unknown amount to reverse this image in the future.

Moreover, those who follow him now do so out of their initial affection for him, but also because they believe in his invincibility as an emperor, one who is qualified to lead them to greater heights and bring them more benefits.

If I cannot bring them benefits, greater rewards, then this affection will eventually erode. After all, no one wants to follow an emperor with no great aspirations.

Sitting in this position, I can only move forward; I cannot afford to retreat. Even if I do not advance, those behind me will push me forward.