Chapter 1686 -s 1632-1633: If So, Better to Give Up
During this confrontation where Taoist Monarch Tianji took action against Great Emperor Ziwei, seasoned Dao Lords had already anticipated the intervention of the Jade Emperor, and under such circumstances, Emperor Wenchang, regardless, would not stand idly by.
When the Sword Emperor stepped in to block the Jade Emperor, Taoist Monarch Xuantian naturally appeared outside the Chaos Void, blocking Emperor Wenchang’s path.
Unlike the decisive actions of Taoist Monarch Tianji and the Sword Emperor, Taoist Monarch Xuantian did not strike immediately when he intercepted Emperor Wenchang.
One reason being that Taoist Monarch Xuantian didn’t see the necessity for a confrontation, as although several seasoned Dao Lords took action today, it was merely to teach a lesson to both Great Emperor Ziwei and Emperor Jade, not to harm their lives fundamentally.
Once someone ascends as a Dao Lord, standing at the pinnacle of Heaven and Earth, no matter your past actions, even if those actions caused loss of face to other Dao Lords, as long as you aren’t utterly reprehensible, upon your certification as a Dao Lord, all past actions can, in fact, be overlooked because you have already attained the highest tier of entry.
To many True Immortals, the schemes of both Great Emperor Ziwei and Emperor Jade seemed like a slight to the dignity of numerous seasoned Dao Lords, definitely invoking relentless retribution.
However, this is not necessarily the case; both are already certified Dao Lords—they have the right to plan against other Dao Lords. Every Dao Lord has their own calculations, and as long as you are capable, other Dao Lords concede; such are the rules of engagement at the level of Dao Lords.
Rather than their plots after becoming Dao Lords, even if they were originally True Immortals, once certified as Dao Lords, all exist at the same level. There might be conflicts of interest but it hasn’t reached the point of a life-and-death struggle.
Besides the Lord of the Longevity Dao, it is very difficult for other Dao Lords to annihilate one another—thus, conflicts among Dao Lords often revolve around interests and pride.
If you possess enough strength, you hold these; if you are outmaneuvered or outclassed, then concede gracefully. We don’t actually pursue matters to extremes; this is the rule of the game at the level of Dao Lords.
This may sound amusing, but it is indeed the reality. Given the strong vitality of a Dao Lord, if a situation is pushed to extremes and the opponent can not be killed, a lone opponent seeking revenge could be a significant nuisance for any Dao Lord.
Dao Lords, as sovereigns of the Great Tao, can independently create worlds within the Chaos Void, meaning even if forced to leave the world and enter the void alone, they can also survive, possessing incredibly robust vitality, almost indestructible.