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Chapter 568: 516: Innate Inequality
Chapter 568: 516: Innate Inequality
Chapter 568: Chapter 516: Innate Inequality
Bai Xiaosheng added another sentence: “Of course, if it’s against an irresistible enemy, Brother Pei does not need to make a move.”
Although the two were allies, Bai Xiaosheng was aware of the formidable strength of his enemies. He could not, and did not wish for Pei Xuanjing to fight knowingly against an insurmountable adversary.
Bai Xiaosheng was not one to act on impulse. If they were truly facing an invincible enemy, Pei Xuanjing’s intervention would only result in a futile sacrifice, which carried no meaning whatsoever.
At that point, he would willingly face death, and would absolutely not implicate Pei Xuanjing.
It was not because his relationship with Pei Xuanjing had reached the point where he was willing to sacrifice his life to save Pei. Instead, his rationality told him that the best outcome under such circumstances would be for Pei Xuanjing to survive.
Given Pei Xuanjing’s talent, he might very well reach the highest level of the Nine Realms of Spirit in the future and could perhaps avenge him. But if both of them perished, he would not have even the hope of vengeance.
“This is a befitting sentiment, I will naturally intervene when the time comes.” Pei Xuanjing nodded, not refuting.
This was an agreement they had made from the beginning. After the return of the ancient powers in the Sky Wasteland, they shared a mutually protective responsibility.
Hearing Bai Xiaosheng’s additional remark, Pei Xuanjing solemnly responded: “If such a day comes, I will definitely avenge Brother Bai.”
Pei Xuanjing was naturally aware of Bai Xiaosheng’s concerns. And the fact that Bai Xiaosheng could say such words in this situation showed his rationality.
With Pei Xuanjing’s current strength, he could indeed counteract those at the Spirit Realm Eightfold, but the Sky Mechanism Pavilion was a top-tier power, possessing an invincible entity within the Nine Realms of Spirit.
Normally, the invincible entity in the Nine Realms of Spirit would not make a move casually. Hence, if it was any other member of the Sky Mechanism Pavilion, Pei Xuanjing could take them on.
However, Master Tianji was a man of exceptional wisdom. No one knew if he would follow the usual course in the future. If the ancient powers returned in thirty years, and Pei Xuanjing still did not possess the strength to match the invincible entity within the Nine Realms of Spirit, if the enemy made their move with overwhelming force, even Pei Xuanjing might struggle to counter.
Moreover, Pei Xuanjing wanted to restrain all strong individuals from freely opposing ordinary Martial Artists and cultivators. In such a situation, Pei Xuanjing was destined to walk a path where the rest of the world would be against him.
At that time, Pei Xuanjing’s situation might be more dangerous than Bai Xiaosheng’s.
“Brother Pei, you…” After hearing Pei Xuanjing’s words, Bai Xiaosheng’s face turned grave, his gaze on Pei Xuanjing filled with disbelief.
Originally, he thought that the situation he would face in the future was already challenging enough. But if Pei Xuanjing was truly adamant about implementing his plans, then the situation Pei Xuanjing would face would be even more difficult than his own.
If his situation could be described as barely surviving, Pei Xuanjing attempting to restrain all strong individuals was equivalent to having the world as his enemy, and virtually impossible to achieve.
“Such actions, even the original Divine Dynasty at its peak, couldn’t do. How could you, Brother Pei?” Bai Xiaosheng tried to dissuade: “Although the world always had sages and wise men talking about equality of all beings, there has never been true equality. Humans, from the moment of their birth, are destined for future inequality.”
Bai Xiaosheng suddenly felt as though he had never truly understood Pei Xuanjing’s heart. Initially, he saw Pei Xuanjing as a hero rising with the tide. Later on, as Pei Xuanjing formed the Taoist Alliance with the help of various Taoist Schools, promoted the Divine Dynasty Plan, then took over the Divine position, and implemented the Taoist Academy. Bai Xiaosheng only saw him as a sage full of benevolence and virtue.
But seeing Pei Xuanjing now wanting to stand for the common people and oppose the countless powerful, Bai Xiaosheng wondered if Pei Xuanjing was just too idealistic and naive.
This world has never been equal. The will and trend of the world have always been controlled by the people at the top. They control and drive the waves of the era, and in their eyes, the common people, the Martial Artists and the cultivators, are but insignificant beings.
Even the Buddha, who always talks about equality among all beings, wouldn’t truly agree to that. If all beings were equal, where would the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats come from?
And Pei Xuanjing, who should have been one of those people, chose a different path, a path that was almost impossible to succeed.
“Humans are indeed born unequal,” Pei Xuanjing did not deny Bai Xiaosheng’s words, but he also solemnly replied, “Still, I don’t think this is right. No one is born inferior, there should not be any hereditary nobility. Kings and lords should be of merit.”
Indeed, some people are born in Rome, and some people are born to serve.
For such a situation, Pei Xuanjing was not surprised, he had seen and experienced it for himself.
But so what? Never forget: kings and ministers, are they born of the same seeds?
People currently look down from the Nine Realms, looking over all beings. But never assume this will last forever. One day, the bones of the nobility could be trampled down on the Heavenly Street, and luxurious courts burned to ashes. It is not impossible.
Bai Xiaosheng rebutted, “Does Brother Pei remember that you are now different from ordinary people? You are also a part of those in power. If the world truly becomes what you wish for, will you also be overthrown?”
No wonder those people hated Pei Xuanjing to the bone. Because Pei Xuanjing’s actions were indeed infringing upon their interests and also damaging his own.
When the time comes for the ordinary people of the world to rise, and when they want to reclaim their own interests, they will not remember all that Pei Xuanjing has done. Instead, for their own interests, they will topple Pei Xuanjing and besmirch him with eternal infamy.
Upon hearing this, Pei Xuanjing remained unmoved. He calmly said, “I have naturally considered this possibility. But what of it? What I have done does not require their praise or tribute, I am merely doing what I believe ought to be done. Besides, I do not believe that day will come, for I am always the one leading, and I have the power to ensure these things are carried out.”
Humans are always forgetful. Once they obtain something, they easily forget those who helped them, forgetting that without that person’s help, they would not have today.
Even to the point of attributing all blame to the person who originally helped them as a way to uphold their sense of morality and superiority.
This situation is something Pei Xuanjing has witnessed firsthand. It is not a possibility but an inevitable occurrence.