Urban Peerless Expert

Lin Chen was genuinely perplexed.

In the Human World Dynasty, princes incessantly rallied various forces, expanding their wings, and even undermining each other, all ultimately for the contention of royal succession. Yet, such circumstances were non-existent in the Immortal Realm.

As a Saint, the Immortal Emperor was immortal and eternally existent. Unless he died, the position of the Immortal Emperor could never fall into the hands of another.

Moreover, although those three were the strongest among the Quasi-Saints, they were not Saints after all. Even if the Immortal Emperor were absent, the position of Immortal Emperor wouldn't be theirs to hold.

Thousand Demon Monarch sighed, "Power, that is the most intense pursuit of men. Who wouldn't want to call the shots and decide the life and death of others?"

"Although the Immortal Emperor governs the Immortal Realm and is the Lord of the Immortal Realm, being a Saint, he would hardly be entangled by worldly matters. Then who would manage the affairs of the Immortal Realm?"

Hearing this, Lin Chen suddenly understood.

"Although they are only Quasi-Saints, are they already acting as managers for the Holy Heart Palace, overseeing the affairs of the Immortal Realm?"

Saints are indifferent to politics; does the Crown Prince oversee the state?

Thousand Demon Monarch nodded, "Yes, Holy Heart Palace. The Immortal Emperor is supremely venerable. Apart from him, these three Immortal Monarchs are revered. The Immortal Emperor greatly values and trusts them; each of them is responsible for important institutions."

"They need people to get things done, to handle affairs according to their own wishes. They need a lot of their own people; otherwise, no matter how mighty one's strength is, what can one person alone achieve?"

Thousand Demon Monarch advised, "Brother, although you are not yet a Quasi-Saint, you will surely become one, along with your wife, Master, friends, your influence is substantial. This is why they have taken the initiative to be cordial with you, for you hold sufficient value. Likewise, if you can gain their trust, it's akin to ascending to the heavens in a single step, but you must be cautious about whom to choose."

Lin Chen furrowed his brow, "Must I choose?"

Thousand Demon Monarch said with a laugh, "It's not necessarily a must to choose. After all, the Immortal Realm is still ruled by the Immortal Emperor. You are the deputy commander of the First Corps of the War God Mansion, already a subordinate of the Immortal Emperor. If you don't wish to join any of the three Immortal Monarchs, they naturally cannot force you."

"However, although the Immortal Emperor is the Lord of the Immortal Realm, he almost never interferes in affairs. These three Immortal Monarchs are the actual managers of the Immortal Realm, possessing immense power. You saw earlier, the War God Mansion is deeply trusted by the Immortal Emperor, guarding the frontlines of the Immortal Realm. Shepherd Heavenly Monarch, being the hall master, is the absolute confidant of the Immortal Emperor. Considering the deference he shows to the three Immortal Monarchs, you can imagine the energy they represent in their status and position."

Lin Chen asked, "What specific affairs are each of the three responsible for?"

Thousand Demon Monarch answered, "Seven-colored Immortal Monarch is the eldest disciple, overseeing the Heavenly Army Hall of the Holy Heart Palace, which is responsible for the stability and security of not only the Holy Heart Palace but also the entire Immortal Realm."

"Qingluan Immortal Monarch manages the Immortal Domain Department, overseeing the daily affairs of various Immortal Domains, coordinating resource distribution, and also supervising disputes among the Immortal Domains, among other things."

"Sea Burning Immortal Monarch manages the Law Enforcement Hall of the Holy Heart Palace, responsible for maintaining order in the Immortal Realm, punishing those who violate regulations, and in charge of internal security and criminal penalties."

"Each of the three Immortal Monarchs manages one aspect, and each manages a very important department, truly holding high power and authority."

"Although you are now a Deputy Corps Commander, this is merely at the frontline battlefield, a vice commander of a corps. Away from the battlefield, away from the military camp, you have no special privileges. However, if you choose to align with these three Immortal Monarchs and seek a position under them, that would allow you to walk horizontally across the entire Immortal Realm."

"Even if you go back to the Ten Thousand Gods Immortal Domain, back to the Hall of Ten Thousand Gods, when you meet Sidao Wang, Sidao Wang would have to treat you respectfully. As for the other so-called Xianmen and wealthy families, they are not even worth mentioning..."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "From your tone, Big Brother, it seems you really hope that I choose to depend on one of the Immortal Monarchs?"

Thousand Demon Monarch said with a laugh, "I do indeed think so. After all, such opportunities are something many people beg for and still cannot obtain. If any one of them values you, it's like stepping directly onto the Peak of Azure Clouds. Whatever resources or Cultivation Techniques you want, they have them. Besides, in terms of background and support, who in the Immortal Realm is tougher than them?"

Lin Chen answered, "But if I choose to depend on someone, wouldn't that mean I'm lowering myself to be beneath someone else, losing my freedom?"

Thousand Demon Monarch responded, "If you were just an ordinary Superior Prime Daluo Immortal, they probably wouldn't even bother to glance at you more than once, since with just one command from them, there would probably be thousands willing to die for them."

"Adding the people by your side, that's equivalent to four or five Quasi-Saints. Such strength is enough for you to gain their attention and respect. Even if you join them, you wouldn't be a mere subordinate in the full sense, more like a Guest Elder, someone with the qualifications for an equal dialogue."

"As a Quasi-Saint, who isn't a hegemon in their own right? Who would willingly bow and scrape to someone else, even if that person is an Immortal Emperor's Direct Disciple? That would not be acceptable."

Lin Chen said with a laugh, "If it's as a Guest Elder, with equal dialogue, then it might be worth considering. I'm used to being free and easy; if someone treats me as a subordinate and bosses me around, I fear I might not accept that."

Thousand Demon Monarch laughed heartily, "If it were really like that, why would I advise you? We aim to attach to them to gain benefits; for benefits, some sacrifices can be made, but we shouldn't bind a chain around our own necks because of this."

Lin Chen nodded in agreement, "Right, I think so too, Big Brother. If you had to choose one out of the three, who would you pick?"

Thousand Demon Monarch rubbed his chin and pondered for a few seconds, "If it were me, I'd choose Qingluan Immortal Monarch."

Lin Chen asked curiously, "Why so? Isn't the Seven-colored Immortal Monarch the Principal Disciple? Logically, he should have the strongest reputation and perhaps the strongest power, right?"

Thousand Demon Monarch explained, "Seven-colored Immortal Monarch manages the Heavenly Army Hall, but now the Immortal Demon War is handled by the War God Mansion, and Seven-colored Immortal Monarch cannot intervene. Although his power is great, conflicts and wars between Immortal Domains are rare, and with the Immortal Emperor still there, who would dare make a stir? So, although his power is large, he actually doesn't have much concrete business to handle, and even if you choose to join him, you'll probably be idle."

"Sea Burning Immortal Monarch in charge of the Law Enforcement Hall certainly holds great power and is feared, but the Law Enforcement Hall works by the book, and all they do is offend people."

"Compared to that, Qingluan Immortal Monarch, who is in charge of the Immortal Domain Department, might seem less involved in big affairs, but he is actually an essential part of a critical department that all major Immortal Domains can't avoid dealing with, like resource allocation and coordination of affairs in Immortal Domains. These matters exist all the time, both in war and peace, and are the focus of all major Immortal Domains."

"If you choose Qingluan Immortal Monarch, your status will suddenly be completely different. Again, using Sidao Wang as an example, as you are now, if you belong to either the Heavenly Army Hall or the Law Enforcement Hall, Sidao Wang would at most treat you politely. But if you belong to the Immortal Domain Department, then he would probably be much more enthusiastic towards you..."