The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

"That’s right, a single decisive strike can prevent a flurry of blows. Although there have been some setbacks, the gains are substantial, with a significant impact," Pei Xuanjing nodded, then asked, "So who is the biggest winner, and who is the biggest loser?"

Wan Fayi thought for a moment and said, "The biggest loser, undoubtedly, is the Buddhism School. This time, they’ve suffered considerable losses and damage, temporarily unable to rally greater strength, and in the short term, they cannot make other moves."

Pei Xuanjing did not comment on this but listened as Wan Fayi continued, "To outsiders, the biggest winners should be us and the Xuantian Sect. After all, both of us took this opportunity to sell warships and gain significant resources, and at a high price too."

"But in reality, the biggest winner is the Jade Emperor’s side. Though they seemed to be the instigator, not only did they plunder resources but also made the Heterodox Alliance bleed the Buddhism School dry, and even sold elixirs extensively to acquire resources."

"Doesn’t the Jade Emperor’s side risk alienating their allies by doing so?" Pei Xuanjing asked with a smile.

Wan Fayi shook his head and said, "So-called allies are ultimately distinguished by strength and interests. The Buddhism School and the Jade Emperor’s side were not on the same page in the first place. Their cooperation was initially due to mutual benefit in dealing with the Heterodox Alliance. Later, seeing greater profit, the Jade Emperor’s side’s abandonment of the Buddhism School was inevitable. If roles were reversed, the Buddhism School would have made the same choice."

"As for others’ apprehensions, the Jade Emperor’s side itself does not trust any party completely; they only recognize benefits. All parties are similar in this respect. Even if there was a lesson learned, it’s believed that as long as profits remain, everyone will not hesitate to continue cooperating with the Jade Emperor, albeit with a bit more caution."

"Indeed, indeed, many of the forthcoming matters can be entrusted to you for handling," Pei Xuanjing praised.

Although there was some disparagement towards the Jade Emperor’s side in the conversation, Pei Xuanjing did not mind. His stance is indifferent, but from the perspective of Shenxiao Sect’s disciples, it’s only appropriate to target the Jade Emperor’s side for influencing Shenxiao Sect’s position; it’s not surprising at all.

"Actually, the Buddhism School chose the wrong opponent this time," Wan Fayi expressed his view.

"Oh, then who do you think the Buddhism School should have targeted?" Pei Xuanjing asked with a smile.

Wan Fayi said, "The Buddhism School should not have targeted the Heterodox Alliance but should have chosen either the Ten Thousand Beast Demonic Sect or the Hell Demon Sect."