The Sims: I Open the Immortal Path for All Beings

Chapter 1160: 1108 – 1109 Trade with Bai Xiaosheng The Ambition of the Da Xue Country Lord_2 Chapter 1160: 1108 – 1109 Trade with Bai Xiaosheng The Ambition of the Da Xue Country Lord_2 It was exactly this kind of directness, without any beating around the bush, that cut straight to the chase.

This, in fact, was the style of most aspiring overlords; they had no interest in beating around the bush nor in wasting time on trivial matters, as each action they took had its purpose.

“If I claimed ignorance, I’m afraid it would disappoint the king and lead him to think I don’t live up to my reputation,” Bai Xiaosheng said with a smile, conceding without denial.

He knew full well that such powerful individuals were extremely pragmatic. If he were to feign ignorance of the other party’s intentions in seeking him out, it would not only be disrespectful to the Da Xue Country Lord but also a sign of insecurity about his own abilities.

So Bai Xiaosheng said directly, “The king’s intention today is to find out the real purpose behind the True Immortals’ drive to achieve Enthronement, isn’t it?”

Although he posed it as a question, Bai Xiaosheng’s eyes brimmed with confidence, not the slightest bit worried about the possibility of being contradicted or having guessed wrong.

An entity like the Da Xue Ancient Country also had its information network, and they were capable of investigating most matters. Amongst the many core secrets he held, only this secret should be of utmost concern to the Da Xue Country Lord.

The True Immortals are pushing so hard for the Enthronement, but what’s really behind it?

This wasn’t just a matter of curiosity for the Da Xue Country Lord; many other powerful figures just like him were also invested in the issue.

Those who had reached this stage understood one thing: there are no free lunches in this world. With every benefit comes a necessary price, the most equitable principle of nature.

Enthronement for longevity is indeed a boon for many cultivators. However, what must be offered in return for this longevity and divine position is unknown to the Da Xue Country Lord, and even to many other powerhouses in the world.

But he was aware that his old rival, the Great River Country Lord, must know something, for he surely received the will of Shenxiao True Monarch when he sent King Yuan to Shenxiao Mountain. Otherwise, he would never join the War of Sealing Gods at all costs.

The Da Xue Country Lord knew one thing: that his old rival had wholly committed because there were profits to be made. All he needed to do was follow suit and commit the power of Da Xue Ancient Country to the War of Sealing Gods.

However, without understanding the true secret behind it all, he always felt a sense of concern and confusion that left him with perpetual questions.

Perhaps for other cultivators in the world, for those solitary beings who seek only longevity, they are merely vying for the chance at eternal life, ready to pay any price for it.

Yet for someone like the Da Xue Country Lord, an overlord with grand ambitions and shoulders laden with the weight of Da Xue Ancient Country and his own aspirations, it was only natural to want to clarify everything.

“Correct, since you’ve brought it up, it must mean that this is not too difficult for you,” the Da Xue Country Lord said, his eyes revealing a flicker of inspiration upon hearing Bai Xiaosheng’s words.

Since Bai Xiaosheng was so forthcoming, the king presumed he knew the answer. After all, if he didn’t, there would be no need for this visit.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded in acknowledgment but did not immediately respond. Instead, he asked, “What price is the king willing to pay for this answer?”

He was a businessman, not a philanthropist.

Indeed, he possessed the information the other party needed, but information has value, especially when it comes to such crucial secrets. The price was steep, and if the other party was not willing to pay enough, Bai Xiaosheng would not divulge the information, despite being the Da Xue Country Lord.

“Why don’t you tell me what you want?” the Da Xue Country Lord was not surprised and had been prepared for this.

Having invited Bai Xiaosheng, he was naturally ready to offer something in exchange. In fact, Bai Xiaosheng’s response was quite to his liking.

Sometimes a blunt transaction like this is the most important; keeping the accounts clear and straightforward is critical.

Conversely, if the other party wanted nothing in return and simply informed him, thus giving him a favor, this would be even more difficult for him to repay. In the future, he might even have to offer more than what he would have in a straightforward trade.

And what the Sky Mechanism Pavilion detested the most was exactly this point: sometimes, they would give gifts in exchange for favors, binding people with kindness so as to obtain greater returns in the future.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded and mentioned the things he had already thought through.

After listening to Bai Xiaosheng’s request, the Da Xue Country Lord fell into silence, not immediately providing an answer. Bai Xiaosheng did not urge him, simply waiting quietly for the other party to consider, as the entire hall fell into a still silence.

Da Xue Country Lord looked at Bai Xiaosheng with a hint of complexity in his eyes, having gained a succession of understandings of Bai Xiaosheng’s methods in just a short time.

The reason he did not ask the Sky Mechanism Pavilion was due to his wariness: with the Sky Mechanism Pavilion’s style, they would surely seize this opportunity to demand an exorbitant price and even extract a favor in the process.

After all, compared to the Sky Mechanism Pavilion with Master Tianji at the helm, Bai Xiaosheng was certainly at a disadvantage; hence, his price should be lower.

Of course, more importantly, with the Sky Mechanism Pavilion drawing so much attention, any move he made known to them would inevitably be sold out once again by them; therefore, he chose Bai Xiaosheng.

But now, the price Bai Xiaosheng had named was just right. Had he not known that no one else was privy to his internal budget, he would have suspected someone had been bought over by Bai Xiaosheng.

“The Path of Heavenly Secrets is truly formidable, calculating everything so precisely. Had it been a bit more, perhaps I would have given up, but he caught exactly that point,” King Da Xue sneered inwardly.

He raised his head to look at Bai Xiaosheng and said, “I accept your conditions, tell me the answer!”

This mystery had been haunting his mind for decades, and he was eager to know the answer.

“Enthroning Gods is just the beginning. After the successful Enthronement, when all gods take their place, the Heavenly Court governs heaven and earth, and then the gods will travel through Chaos in search of the Land of Life, expanding the borders for the Heavenly Court.”

Boom!

After these words were spoken, the Da Xue Country Lord’s face drastically changed, and his hitherto undisturbed demeanor now revealed a barely concealable shock. He had made countless guesses, yet he had never considered such an answer.

These True Immortals, they…

Their ambition was too vast, intending to act in such a manner.

At that moment, he finally understood everything, and there was no need for Bai Xiaosheng to continue; he knew the true purpose of these True Immortals seeking the Land of Life.

What was simply the expansion of territory in the hands of other powers, when placed upon heaven and earth, meant plundering more of the World Origin.

When the Sky Wasteland assimilated the Ancestral Land, and the Ancestral Land ascended at that moment, it brought forth so many Creation Profound Mysteries, allowing countless participating powerhouses to receive an opportunity to step into the True Immortal Realm.

If more worlds could be found and their World Origins assimilated into the Ancestral Land, causing the Ancestral Land to transform and ascend once more, then as beings of the Ancestral Land, they would gain more blessings.

The True Immortals, as the mightiest beings and sovereigns of heaven and earth, would naturally reap the most benefits during the ascension of heaven and earth, followed by the gods of the Heavenly Court. As Pioneers, they would naturally receive their due reward.

At this moment, King Da Xue also understood why his old rival had exhausted everything to join the War of Sealing Gods and seize a Divine Position; he intended to bind the Great River Ancient Country with the Heavenly Court, preparing for greater benefits in the future.

He could even foresee that the future struggles between various forces would revolve around the Heavenly Court. The authority of the court and each Divine Position represented boundless benefits.

And if they could successfully absorb one world after another, raising the Ancestral Land’s level continuously, then the power of the future gods would naturally rise with the tides.

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