Those gods from sects were better off, for although they had to do some things for the sect, they could also receive support, boosting their cultivation.
However, ordinary independent practitioners who became gods weren't so lucky, not every one of them had the opportunity to discover new worlds like Wood Virtue Star Lord, nor was every independent practitioner one step away from the Immortal Path Realm like the Supreme Overlord.
Many gods, though their ascension was not merely by chance, did rely on a significant part of luck, but even after becoming gods, advancing further proved difficult.
After all, with countless gods in the Heavenly Court, other gods had backgrounds, and had seniors to look after them. You, without any support, on what basis should you be promoted?
Therefore, in the Heavenly Court, choosing a faction to join or forming an alliance to unite and huddle together was necessary.