For Pei Xuanjing and others like him, there are no predecessors to follow, no reference for their path. Each step they take is a solitary journey through darkness, searching for the way forward. Only a few among them can share experiences and validate the paths they've discovered.
Therefore, only with more people emerging can they find Taoist Friends, who will then become a support on their journey forward.
As for the struggles over interests and authority, it all ultimately comes down to the relentless pursuit on the path of cultivation. As long as these individuals realize the situation at the Taoist Monarch level, they will naturally be drawn in.
And for those who refuse to cooperate and still stubbornly hold onto their own views, Pei Xuanjing and the rest pay them no mind, for such adversaries are also useful. After all, life-and-death battles are also a choice for honing oneself and enhancing strength.
