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Seeing her brother's obstruction, Houtu simply shook her head slowly.

Her eyes were clear, reflecting the anxious and angry faces of her eleven brothers; her voice was calm yet firm:

"My brothers, Houtu's mind is made up."

"This is my path, and it is also the path of the Witch Clan... and the future of the primordial world."

She paused, looking down at the churning sea of ​​blood at her feet, then up into the depths of the netherworld:

"In the beginning of time, the three paths of Heaven, Earth, and Man should have coexisted and maintained a balance."

"But now Heaven's Way is dominant, Earth's Way is silent, and Humanity's Way has not awakened... This is not a sustainable way."

"Houtu carries the essence of the earth and resonates with the earth's way; this is my destiny."

"By merging with the Dao, awakening the Dao of the Earth, wielding the power of the Nine Netherworlds, and establishing the cycle of reincarnation... this is an act to restore the order of the primordial world, a merit beyond measure."

"Please, my brothers... do not stop me."

Each word, like a profound maxim, was imprinted deep within the hearts and minds of the eleven ancestral shamans.

Dijiang's pupils contracted sharply as he stared intently at Houtu:

"Tunnels? Reincarnation? How do you know about these things?!"

Houtu was silent for a moment, then slowly said:

"Fellow Daoist Xuandu... has enlightened me."

"Xuan Du?!"

Upon hearing this, the eleven Ancestral Witches' expressions all changed!

Flames surged in Zhurong's eyes:

"It's him again?! How dare this person bewitch you?!"

Gonggong's fury surged:

"Houtu! Don't listen to the nonsense of outsiders! Come back immediately!"

Di Jiang's eyes were icy cold, and a murderous intent flickered in his voice:

"Xuan Du...this boy truly deserves to die!"

They all believed that Houtu was bewitched by Xuandu, which led to her absurd actions.

After all, by merging oneself with the Dao, what kind of earthly path is awakened, what kind of reincarnation is established...?

These things are too abstract and unrealistic for them.

With the great calamity looming, what the Witch Clan needs is combat power—real power capable of confronting the Demon Clan's Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array!

Instead of some vague and ethereal attempt to complete the order!

After all, without Houtu, the Dutian Divine Fiend Formation could not be performed.

The strength of the Witch Clan must have been greatly weakened.

"My dear brothers..."

Houtu sighed softly, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes:

"Houtu was not bewitched."

"This is the call from the depths of my blood, the mission I was born with."

"Fellow Daoist Xuandu is merely pointing out the path ahead for me."

She paused, and then the Earth Laws around her erupted!

"Buzz!!!"

The pillar of earth vein light expanded once again, actually managing to force open the blood and qi barrier that the eleven ancestral witches had jointly set up!

Within the pillar of light, the images of mountains and rivers solidified completely, evolving into a vast and boundless phantom of a primordial land!

Furthermore, a profound, calming, and all-encompassing aura emanated from the depths of the pillar of light, instantly covering the entire sky above the sea of ​​blood!

"This is... the authentic source?!"

Dijiang's pupils shrank sharply, revealing an expression of disbelief for the first time!

He could clearly sense that the aura was so vast and profound that it seemed to subtly surpass the laws controlled by their ancestral witches!

That is more fundamental, more expansive, and closer to the Way of the Earth that evolved when Pangu, the Father God, created the world!

"Houtu...you..."

Ju Mang's voice was hoarse, and his eyes were filled with shock.

Only now did they truly believe that what Houtu had said was true.

The tunnels... really exist!

And then, Tu was truly the chosen one to rule!

"Now... are my brothers willing to believe me?"

Houtu stood in the center of the pillar of light, her pale yellow dress fluttering in the wind, her eyes clear as a spring:

"Houtu transformed into the cycle of reincarnation not to betray the Wu tribe, but to seek a true path to survival for the Wu tribe and for the primordial world."

"With the establishment of reincarnation and the awakening of the earth's path, the primordial order is restored, and the Wu Clan can also take this opportunity to truly transcend the shackles of the Great Calamity."

"At that time, even if the Lich War ends and the Lich Clan is defeated... the true spirits of the Lich Clan's sons can still reincarnate, ensuring their bloodline continues and their lineage remains intact."

"This is... true immortality."

Each word resounded like thunder deep within the hearts of the eleven Ancestral Witches!

Reincarnation...bloodline continues...legacy endures...

These words were too shocking for them.

The Wu tribe does not cultivate the primordial spirit, but only refines the physical body. When their vital energy and blood perish, their true spirit dissipates and they are completely annihilated.

There has never been any concept of reincarnation.

But if Houtu can truly establish reincarnation... then the Wu clan might truly be able to maintain its bloodline and its lineage as she said!

"Is this really true?"

Dijiang's voice was hoarse, and his eyes flashed wildly.

If that's the case... then Houtu's transformation into a being of reincarnation would not be a loss for the Wu clan, but rather... a tremendous opportunity!

"really."

Houtu nodded slowly, her gaze firm:

"This is the true authority of the earth, the true meaning of reincarnation."

"After Houtu merged with the Dao, she will naturally protect the true spirits of the Wu tribe, allowing them to reincarnate and ensure the continuation of their bloodline."

Upon hearing this, the eleven ancestral witches fell silent.

They looked at each other, their expressions shifting.

There was shock, hesitation, struggle, and also... a glimmer of unprecedented hope.

Although the Witch Clan is powerful, the calamities and dangers are imminent. The outcome of the decisive battle between the Witches and Demons is uncertain.

If they are defeated, the Wu tribe may face extinction.

But if Houtu can truly establish reincarnation and protect the reincarnation of the true spirit of the Wu clan... then the Wu clan will have a way out, and a true... foundation for immortality!

"Never mind..."

After a long while, Dijiang exhaled a long breath, his voice tinged with weariness, but he showed no further intention of stopping him:

"Since this is your path, your mission... then go."

He slowly withdrew his vital energy and removed the spatial barrier.

Seeing this, the other ancestral witches also restrained their auras and stopped trying to stop them.

"Big brother!"

Zhu Rong wanted to say something more, but Di Jiang stopped her by raising his hand.

"What Houtu said makes sense."

Dijiang's gaze was deep as he looked at the vast, illusory tunnel above the sea of ​​blood.

"If reincarnation is established, the bloodline of the Witch Clan will never be extinguished... This is a great blessing."

"We...should not have stopped them."

As soon as she finished speaking, the eleven ancestral witches slowly stepped back, making way for Houtu.

They stood outside the sea of ​​blood, silently watching the pale yellow figure deep within the pillar of light, their eyes filled with complex emotions, yet devoid of any anger.

Houtu felt a warmth in her heart and bowed respectfully to her eleven elder brothers:

"Thank you all for your help."

"After Houtu's departure, the affairs of the Wu tribe... will be entrusted to you brothers."

She paused, her voice turning somber:

"Be extremely careful during this great calamity."

"If things cannot be done...then come back to me in reincarnation."

Jumang's eyes were slightly red, and he nodded emphatically:

"Take care, girl."

Zhu Rong gritted his teeth, the flames in his eyes flickering:

"Hou Tu, you must succeed!"

Gonggong was silent for a moment, then slowly uttered a single word:

"good."

At this moment, all eleven Ancestral Witches put aside their resentment and anger, transforming them into the most sincere blessings.

They knew that this parting might be their last.

Houtu's body was transformed into a cycle of reincarnation, and her soul merged with the earth's way. Although she gained eternal life, she could no longer return to the Wu tribe and fight alongside them.

This departure... is a farewell.

"My dear brothers... take care."

Houtu took one last look at her eleven brothers, a tear flashing in her eyes, but she quickly wiped it away.

She slowly turned around, facing the vast and boundless phantom of the tunnel.

next moment.

She took a step forward!

The pale yellow figure, like a moth drawn to a flame, recklessly crashed into the deepest part of that pillar of earth vein light!

"Buzz!!!"

The beam of light suddenly trembled violently!

The entire primordial land roared in unison at this moment!

On the shores of the East China Sea, the Martial Dao Heavenly Stele trembled violently, and crimson-gold light shot into the sky, resonating with the blood and energy of the human race!

In the ancestral land of Buzhou Mountain, the earth's energy surged wildly, echoing the source of the earth's origin in the direction of the Blood Sea!

Kunlun Mountain, Western Mount Sumeru, Shouyang Mountain, Nuwa Palace... and even the Demon Court of the Thirty-Three Heavens all felt a sense of connection at this moment and looked towards the Netherworld Blood Sea!