Chapter 187: with translation of chapter title

Fengxi was overjoyed.

Fengxi was overjoyed. (or "Fengxi felt delighted in his heart.") Keep concise: "Fengxi was overjoyed."

Although Houtu said he would have to make some sacrifices.

Although Houtu's words meant he would have to make some sacrifices. Better: "Although Houtu's statement was that he should make some sacrifices."

Perhaps, in the eyes of this present top-tier expert in great divine abilities, achieving the Great Luo Dao this way could pose problems for future advancement—after all, it is the tumultuous age of the witch-demon war, and choosing a path that doesn't fully match the era's theme inevitably brings hidden weaknesses.

Perhaps, in the eyes of this present-day top-tier powerful cultivator, attaining the Great Luo Dao this way might cause some trouble for wanting to go further in the future—after all, it is a chaotic era of the Lich Great Tribulation, and choosing a path not fully aligned with the era's theme will inevitably have hidden drawbacks. Need to keep meaning. Let's craft: "Perhaps, in the eyes of this present-day top-tier powerful cultivator, attaining the Great Luo Dao this way might cause some trouble for wanting to go further in the future—after all, it is a chaotic era of the Lich Great Tribulation, and choosing a path not fully aligned with the era's theme will inevitably have hidden drawbacks."

He could easily falter and end up in some remote backwater; at the very least, he would miss the golden chance to sustain war through war and rise in a single leap—he is merely a pitiable aide, quietly ensuring the rear remains secure for the greater whole.

He might even perish in some obscure corner, or at the very least miss the great opportunity of fighting to sustain war and ascending in a single leap—purely a miserable supporter, silently doing rear‑stabilizing work for the great collective. Need to keep meaning. Let's translate: "He might even perish in some obscure corner, or at the very least miss the great opportunity of fighting to sustain war and ascending in a single leap—purely a miserable supporter, silently doing rear‑stabilizing work for the great collective."

However, Fengxi didn't pay much attention to these matters.

But Fengxi didn't really care about these. -> "But Fengxi didn't really care about these."

Besides, he had already chosen the ultimate path of the Five Virtues united, arranged by a being resembling Pangu the Great God, and Houtu's request perfectly matched his desire.

Not to mention, he had already decided on the ultimate path of the Five Virtues in tandem, arranged by a figure resembling the Pangu Great God, and Houtu's demand exactly satisfied his wish. -> "Not to mention, he had already decided on the ultimate path of the Five Virtues in tandem, arranged by a figure resembling the Pangu Great God, and Houtu's demand exactly satisfied his wish."

Even just the ancestor witch's backing for him to condense the Great Luo Dao fruit is earth-shattering good news—breaking through to Great Luo requires certification, and Fengxi won't forget that.

Just the Ancestral Witch's support for him to condense the Great Luo Dao Fruit is already heavenly‑shaking good news! —breaking through to Great Luo requires proof! Fengxi will not forget that. -> "Just the Ancestral Witch's support for him to condense the Great Luo Dao Fruit is already heavenly‑shaking good news! —breaking through to Great Luo requires proof! Fengxi will not forget that."

Back when Fengxi was heading to Kunlun, a cultivator who attempted a breakthrough without proof died a miserable death before his eyes.

On the way to Kunlun in the past, that cultivator who broke through without proof died a miserable death before Fengxi's eyes. -> "On the way to Kunlun in the past, that cultivator who broke through without proof died a miserable death before Fengxi's eyes."

Let the past not be forgotten; it serves as a lesson for the future.

Past events not forgotten are teachers for future events. -> "Past events not forgotten are teachers for future events."

Fengxi worked so hard to impress Ancestor Witch Houtu; aside from her being beautiful, rich, and generous, the most important thing is the certification of his Great Luo breakthrough—having it or not determines a vastly different destiny after breaking through.

Fengxi's hard performance before Houtu the Ancestral Witch, aside from this boss being beautiful, wealthy, and generous, what matters most? It's the proof of breaking through to Great Luo! Having proof or not means a completely different fate after the breakthrough. -> "Fengxi's hard performance before Houtu the Ancestral Witch, aside from this boss being beautiful, wealthy, and generous, what matters most? It's the proof of breaking through to Great Luo! Having proof or not means a completely different fate after the breakthrough."

Is it an innate spiritual treasure, or the supreme will of Heaven?

Is it an innate spiritual treasure? Or the supreme heavenly will? -> "Is it an innate spiritual treasure? Or the supreme heavenly will?"

Now, Ancestor Witch Houtu's words, both spoken and implied, signify that she is bestowing the certification upon him.

Now Houtu the Ancestral Witch's words, inside and out, mean she is granting him the proof. -> "Now Houtu the Ancestral Witch's words, inside and out, mean she is granting him the proof."

How could Fengxi not feel excited and happy?

How could Fengxi not be excited and delighted? -> "How could Fengxi not be excited and delighted?"

Thus, he sincerely and earnestly declared his position to Ancestor Witch Houtu—

So he also sincerely expressed his stance to Houtu the Ancestral Witch—— -> "So he also sincerely expressed his stance to Houtu the Ancestral Witch——"

"Having the chance to certify and achieve the Great Luo Dao fruit, thereafter enjoying eternal freedom in infinite time and space, is already deserving of endless gratitude—what talk of sacrifice?"

"To have the chance to prove the Great Luo Dao Fruit, thereafter enjoying eternal freedom in endless time and space, is already worth countless thanks—what sacrifice?" -> "To have the chance to prove the Great Luo Dao Fruit, thereafter enjoying eternal freedom in endless time and space, is already worth countless thanks—what sacrifice?"

"You possess such awareness..." Houtu sighed, "Fengxi, you are a fine comrade!"

"You have such awareness..." Houtu sighed, "Fengxi, you are a good comrade!" -> "You have such awareness..." Houtu sighed, "Fengxi, you are a good comrade!"

"For the sake of your people and my own reincarnation cause, you show such a spirit of sacrifice..." The ancestor witch mused, "One day, when the witch-demon war of life and death comes, I will use all my power to protect you behind me."

"For your people, for my seat's reincarnation undertaking, you have this sacrificial spirit..." the Ancestral Witch murmured, "One day, in the Lich life‑and‑death war, I will use my utmost ability to shield you behind me." -> "For your people, for my seat's reincarnation undertaking, you have this sacrificial spirit..." the Ancestral Witch murmured, "One day, in the Lich life‑and‑death war, I will use my utmost ability to shield you behind me."

"I will not allow any loyal subordinate under my command to encounter disaster."

"My seat will not let any loyal subordinate under my command suffer calamity." -> "My seat will not let any loyal subordinate under my command suffer calamity."

Moved by Fengxi's loyal heart, which could shine like the sun and moon, Houtu spoke these words.

Houtu, feeling Fengxi's loyal heart that could shine sun and moon, spoke thus. -> "Houtu, feeling Fengxi's loyal heart that could shine sun and moon, spoke thus."

"Sir!"

"Sir!" -> "Sir!"

Fengxi sniffed, tightened his muscles and tear ducts, letting his eyes redden slightly to feign being moved.

Fengxi twitched his nose, controlling his muscles and tear glands, making his eye sockets faintly red, putting on a moved appearance. -> "Fengxi twitched his nose, controlling his muscles and tear glands, making his eye sockets faintly red, putting on a moved appearance."

Moreover, he fervently proclaimed that he would spend the rest of his life laying down his life for Houtu, and that any outsider seeking to harm the ancestor witch would have to trample over his corpse first!

Moreover, he excitedly declared that he would devote his remaining life to die for Houtu, and anyone who wanted to harm the Ancestral Witch would first have to step over his corpse! -> "Moreover, he excitedly declared that he would devote his remaining life to die for Houtu, and anyone who wanted to harm the Ancestral Witch would first have to step over his corpse!"

"Should I break this vow, I willingly accept the heaven-splitting axe of Pangu the Great God."

"If I violate these words, I am willing to accept the axe of Pangu the Great God that split heaven!" -> "If I violate these words, I am willing to accept the axe of Pangu the Great God that split heaven!"

He was demonstrating his loyalty.

He was expressing loyalty. -> "He was expressing loyalty."

"Good child!"

"Good child!" -> "Good child!"

Houtu also demonstrated her acceptance of his loyalty, feeling moved, she helped the stooping Fengxi to his feet and patted his shoulder.

Houtu also made a show of accepting this loyalty, feeling moved as she helped the bent‑over Fengxi up and patted his shoulder. -> "Houtu also made a show of accepting this loyalty, feeling moved as she helped the bent‑over Fengxi up and patted his shoulder."

Both sides knew full well that this exchange was a little bit insincere.

Both sides knew full well that this conversation was a little bit fake. -> "Both sides knew full well that this conversation was a little bit fake."

After all, Houtu is far too powerful!

After all, Houtu is too strong! -> "After all, Houtu is too strong!"

The fearsome power capable of wounding this ancestor witch is such that Fengxi isn't even fit to be a mere cannon fodder, let alone suitable for that role.

The terrifying power capable of injuring this Ancestral Witch—Fengxi going up isn't even qualified to be a cannon fodder, let alone suitable as sacrificial fodder. -> "The terrifying power capable of injuring this Ancestral Witch—Fengxi going up isn't even qualified to be a cannon fodder, let alone suitable as sacrificial fodder."

But this is essentially an attitude issue!

But this is a matter of attitude! -> "But this is a matter of attitude!"

If one refuses to show loyalty, does one not even respect the leader? If one fails to acknowledge subordinates' loyalty, does one still possess the demeanor of a wise ruler? Consequently, the scene of a 'loyal minister and enlightened lord' plays out.

If one won't even show loyalty, does one not put the leader in one's sight? If one doesn't positively respond to subordinates' loyalty, does one still have the bearing of a wise ruler? Thus a play of "loyal minister, enlightened ruler" unfolds like this. -> "If one won't even show loyalty, does one not put the leader in one's sight? If one doesn't positively respond to subordinates' loyalty, does one still have the bearing of a wise ruler? Thus a play of 'loyal minister, enlightened ruler' unfolds like this."

The arriving Ancestor Witch Dijiang watched, left speechless.

Letting the entering Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu see, he was left speechless. -> "Letting the entering Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu see, he was left speechless."

He eyed the two, who were rather into their act, and his mouth kept twitching.

He glanced at the two, who were somewhat into their act, and the corners of his mouth twitched nonstop. -> "He glanced at the two, who were somewhat into their act, and the corners of his mouth twitched nonstop."

He sized Fengxi up and down, nodded, and remarked, "Quite the schemer... yet a loyal subordinate."

He sized up Fengxi from top to bottom, nodded, and said, "What a great villain…… a loyal subordinate." -> "He sized up Fengxi from top to bottom, nodded, and said, 'What a great villain…… a loyal subordinate.'"

He glanced around at Houtu, shook his head, and remarked, "I feel this lass will sooner or later be sold off, and still have to foot the bill for others... I vouch for it with my divine authority!"

He looked left and right at Houtu, shook his head, and said, "I feel this lass will sooner or later be sold off, and still have to repay people's money…… I guarantee it with my divine status!" -> "He looked left and right at Houtu, shook his head, and said, 'I feel this lass will sooner or later be sold off, and still have to repay people's money…… I guarantee it with my divine status!'"

Ancestor Witch Dijiang remained silent, simply standing at the hall's entrance as an onlooker.

Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu also said nothing, just stood at the hall door as a spectator. -> "Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu also said nothing, just stood at the hall door as a spectator."

He was curious to find out.

He actually wanted to know. -> "He actually wanted to know."

Which of these two has the thicker skin? Can they keep up the act?

These two guys—whose skin is thicker? Can they keep performing? -> "These two guys—whose skin is thicker? Can they keep performing?"

The facts prove it.

The facts prove it. -> "The facts prove it."

Houtu's thick-skinned nature pales in comparison to Fengxi's, who has engaged in far too many underhanded dealings on Kunlun Mountain.

Houtu's skin cannot compare to Fengxi, who has done too much shady work on Kunlun Mountain. -> "Houtu's skin cannot compare to Fengxi, who has done too much shady work on Kunlun Mountain."

Being fawned over by sycophantic subordinates is still tolerable in more private circumstances.

Being flattered by subordinates is fine in a relatively private setting. -> "Being flattered by subordinates is fine in a relatively private setting."

Once it becomes a public execution, laid bare before peers of comparable might, it becomes rather awkward.

But once it's a public execution, exposed under the eyes of peers of the same level…… it becomes embarrassing. -> "But once it's a public execution, exposed under the eyes of peers of the same level…… it becomes embarrassing."

Being flattered by Fengxi feels wonderful, his spirits soaring; yet nearby stands someone who knows the truth, giving him a weird look—"Wow, do you even have any shame? You actually gulp down such blatant praise without question?"

Being puffed up by Fengxi feels great, his mindset floating in heaven, yet meanwhile a guy who knows the truth stands not far away, looking at him with a strange gaze—'Wow… do you want face? Can you really swallow such fake flattery whole?' -> "Being puffed up by Fengxi feels great, his mindset floating in heaven, yet meanwhile a guy who knows the truth stands not far away, looking at him with a strange gaze—'Wow… do you want face? Can you really swallow such fake flattery whole?'"

Comparing the two, Houtu instantly thought that Dijiang, being so oblivious, would probably have a very low chance of surviving the future witch-demon catastrophe.

Comparing the two…… Houtu instantly felt that Di Jiang, so clueless, would likely have a low survival rate in the future Lich Great Tribulation. -> "Comparing the two…… Houtu instantly felt that Di Jiang, so clueless, would likely have a low survival rate in the future Lich Great Tribulation."

Fortunately, Fengxi sensed that Houtu's expression was a little off, and promptly halted his flattery to keep his superior from secretly feeling embarrassed and annoyed, since Dijiang's behavior seemed like forced praise, which could otherwise provoke trouble.

Fortunately, Fengxi, noticing Houtu's slightly off expression, decisively stopped the flattery, preventing his superior from secretly feeling embarrassed and angry, because of Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu's behavior, which he saw as awkward boasting, thus avoiding drawing fire upon himself. -> "Fortunately, Fengxi, noticing Houtu's slightly off expression, decisively stopped the flattery, preventing his superior from secretly feeling embarrassed and angry, because of Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu's behavior, which he saw as awkward boasting, thus avoiding drawing fire upon himself."

He turned, bowed to Ancestor Witch Dijiang, and respectfully addressed, "Dijiang, sir."

He turned, bowed to Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu, and respectfully said, "Di Jiang Sir." -> "He turned, bowed to Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu, and respectfully said, 'Di Jiang Sir.'"

Toward this ancestor witch, Fengxi observed proper etiquette, with a touch of familiarity.

Toward this Ancestral Witch, Fengxi's etiquette was thorough, also carrying a hint of closeness. -> "Toward this Ancestral Witch, Fengxi's etiquette was thorough, also carrying a hint of closeness."

After all, this person is both an unconventional colleague and a superior.

After all, this counts as an unconventional colleague and superior. -> "After all, this counts as an unconventional colleague and superior."

—In Fengxi's earlier supposition, this ancestor witch was also part of Pangu the Great God's plan to nurture his daughter Houtu, which is why he had repeatedly assisted...

——In Fengxi's earlier imagination, this Ancestral Witch was also a member of the plan by Pangu the Great God to cultivate his daughter Houtu, which is why he had multiple assist actions…… -> "——In Fengxi's earlier imagination, this Ancestral Witch was also a member of the plan by Pangu the Great God to cultivate his daughter Houtu, which is why he had multiple assist actions……"

What else could this be but a colleague? Or perhaps the sort of colleague who can meet covertly, with a highly stimulating work style?

What else could this be if not a colleague? Or the kind of colleague who can meet underground and work in a stimulating way? -> "What else could this be if not a colleague? Or the kind of colleague who can meet underground and work in a stimulating way?"

"Little Fengxi, it's been over a thousand years since we last saw each other—you've come a long way!"

"Little Fengxi, it's been over a thousand years since we last met—you've made great progress!" -> "Little Fengxi, it's been over a thousand years since we last met—you've made great progress!"

Ancestor Witch Dijiang smiled, saying, "I heard you went to Kunlun... it appears that there you've polished this raw jade into brilliance."

Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu smiled and said, "I heard you went to Kunlun… it seems that there you polished this raw jade into brilliance." -> "Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu smiled and said, 'I heard you went to Kunlun… it seems that there you polished this raw jade into brilliance.'"

"Um, right... I think you have a knack for intelligence work; how about joining my team? It's a perfect fit."

"Um, right…… I think you have a talent for intelligence work; would you like to come work under me? It's a perfect match, right?" -> "Um, right…… I think you have a talent for intelligence work; would you like to come work under me? It's a perfect match, right?"

Dijiang rather casually, right in front of Houtu, swung a hoe.

Di Jiang casually swung a hoe right in front of Houtu. -> "Di Jiang casually swung a hoe right in front of Houtu."

Having his flank attacked right before his eyes, Houtu narrowed his eyes, clearly displeased, stepped forward to stand in front of Fengxi and face Dijiang—like a mother hen guarding her chicks.

Houtu, having her corner dug right in front of her, narrowed her eyes, displeased, stepped forward a bit to stand before Fengxi and face Di Jiang—like a hen guarding her chicks. -> "Houtu, having her corner dug right in front of her, narrowed her eyes, displeased, stepped forward a bit to stand before Fengxi and face Di Jiang—like a hen guarding her chicks."

"Why would my officer be reassigned to your command? That makes no sense!"

"Why must my commanders be transferred to your subordinates? This makes no sense!" -> "Why must my commanders be transferred to your subordinates? This makes no sense!"

"Well... you can't put it that way!" Dijiang curled his lip, "Within the witch clan's domain, working for anyone is still work."

"Eh…… you can't say it like that!" Di Jiang raised the corner of his mouth, "Within the Wu Clan's scope, working for anyone is still work." -> "Eh…… you can't say it like that!" Di Jiang raised the corner of his mouth, "Within the Wu Clan's scope, working for anyone is still work."

"Besides, Little Sister Houtu, your tribe's main focus isn't intelligence—keeping this little fellow with you is somewhat a waste of talent!" He sighed, "Little Fengxi is sharp-minded; with you, he can't be fully developed."

"Besides, Houtu little sis, your tribe's main focus isn't intelligence…… letting this little guy stay with you is a bit of a waste of talent!" he sighed, "Little Fengxi's mind is sharp; with you he can't get full cultivation." -> "Besides, Houtu little sis, your tribe's main focus isn't intelligence…… letting this little guy stay with you is a bit of a waste of talent!" he sighed, "Little Fengxi's mind is sharp; with you he can't get full cultivation."

"What do you mean?" Houtu Ancestor Witch's narrowed eyes suddenly flashed open, radiating great authority, "How do I sense that your words carry a hidden implication? Are you suggesting my mind isn't sharp? That I'm not intelligent?"

"What do you mean?" Houtu the Ancestral Witch's narrowed eyes suddenly widened, at that moment possessing great dignity, "How do I feel that your words have hidden meaning? Are you saying my mind isn't sharp? That I'm not smart?" -> "What do you mean?" Houtu the Ancestral Witch's narrowed eyes suddenly widened, at that moment possessing great dignity, "How do I feel that your words have hidden meaning? Are you saying my mind isn't sharp? That I'm not smart?"

Houtu, full of dignity, at this moment is fierce.

That expression, that aura, made Di Jiang's mouth twitch, and he kept waving his hands, indicating he had absolutely no such intention.

"Little sis, you misunderstood, I don't mean that…… just a suggestion, just a suggestion only."

"Not bad." Houtu withdrew her aura, "This little guy, with me, how could he be wasting his talent?"

"Haven't you seen how fast his cultivation is progressing? He's practically close to Great Luo…… this all shows how well I've nurtured him!"

Houtu spoke confidently.

Fengxi stood behind her, cautiously glancing at the back of the ancestral witch, thinking seriously——

Eh? The ancestral witch nurtures…… is that a thing?

"Isn't it just that after passing down the scriptures, they just let you fend for yourself? 'Mmm…… not entirely, the ancestral witch also gave me special attention, letting me have a chance to obtain mysterious yellow merit coins……'"

With this, as long as the quantity is sufficient, any cultivation problem is no problem; there are plenty of good teachers in Kunlun Mountain to consult.

"This…… could also be counted as Lady Houtu's good nurturing…… right?"

Fengxi actually felt somewhat uncertain.

However, when Houtu the ancestral witch's words continued, he immediately switched to a solemn and sacred expression.

"Don't believe me? Ask this little guy whether his cultivation achievements are my successful nurturing? Does it highlight how superb my education is?"

Houtu said, turning to look at Fengxi, glaring tigerishly, quite imposing.

"Yes, absolutely correct!"

Fengxi burst out a string of words without catching his breath, "It's precisely because the ancestral witch elder created a good learning environment for me that Xi has today's cultivation level!" "Look!"

Houtu turned satisfied, speaking to Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu, her spirit soaring, extremely proud.

"Little Fengxi himself said that…… can you know the situation better than the person involved?"

"In the future, a Great Luo new star will slowly rise…… this will better highlight my success in nurturing talent, a great achievement in the way of teaching!"

Houtu's tone was very impassioned.

What else could Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu say?

He could only laugh, keep laughing, an awkward laugh.

"Oh, right!" Houtu came to her senses, "What brings you here?"

"The issue of the investiture ceremony."

Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu sighed, "Now, aside from you, all the ancestral witches are there."

"As for the ten outstanding young witches of the Original Association awaiting the investiture, besides little Fengxi, they're all present."

"Everyone's here, just missing you two."

"That's why I was sent over to see what you two are up to."

"Important business!" Houtu raised her head, "Naturally there's important business, which is why there's a delay…… moreover, isn't the ceremony not yet started? What's the rush?"

Di Jiang glanced at her, not wanting to say much.

"What important business? Being flattered by subordinates, going along with the flow—does that count as important business?"

"Truly important matters probably take up less than a tenth of the time compared to this, right?"

"Forget it……"

"Considering all these years, she's spent most of her time working, rising early and late to strengthen the Wu Clan…… this little personal hobby of hers, I won't expose her."

"I just hope she's laughing happily now, and in the future…… she'll still be able to laugh."

"Some people, as they walk, just fall into a pit…… or rather, it's a pit they dug themselves, intending to trap others."

"Even the dirt used to fill the pit was prepared by their own hands."

"How should this be said?"

"This is fate!"

"Can't blame others."

"Little sis…… you still have a lot to learn."

Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu's eyes flashed with a profound light, somewhat strange, somewhat inexplicable.

Houtu was completely unaware; she just gave a light dry cough, adjusted her posture, "Since everyone's waiting for me to come over and preside over the ceremony, I'll head out now."

"Little Fengxi, follow me!"

"Yes, Lady Houtu!"

Fengxi followed honestly behind Houtu, and when passing Thus line: "Di Jiang Zu Wu, he also slightly bowed and performed a salute.

Di Jiang smiled.

After the two walked away, he raised his head, as if looking at something.

Was it the vast starry sky? Or the peak of Buzhou?

At the same moment, in the demon race's Supreme Heavenly Court, a demon emperor abruptly stopped handling demon race affairs, walked out of the office hall, stood atop the thirty-third heaven, and gazed over the vast cosmos.

He was also smiling.

……

"Let's give the warmest applause to welcome the ten outstanding witches of the Original Association who have made the greatest contributions to the clan onto the stage!"

"They are, in order——Fengxi, Qinghao, Chaoxi……"

The grandest hall once used by Houtu the ancestral witch to mobilize the entire Wu Clan for war, now has changed its lead and its actor.

At the very least, at this moment, the brightest halo belongs to the ten heroes.

They, having made huge contributions during this period, are outstanding individuals; they are elites who stood out from the countless lesser witches with impeccable great achievements.

"Any one of them, their contribution to the Wu Clan's overall strategy against the demon race, is not to be underestimated; even if compared to Fengxi's "Universiade—Reincarnation" strategy there is a difference, it is not a world of difference."

Each can profoundly affect the future, becoming a chip that influences the grand situation.

And since their contributions are so great, they will likewise receive recognition and support from the higher-ups.

Being selected as the Primordial Association's Ten Outstanding Young Witch Talents meant that, when he later proved the Dao to reach Daluo, he obtained the Heavenly Will Admission Certificate.

With this certificate, he would not be blocked by the Heavenly Demon Lord under the Demon Ancestor.

Besides these, there were also a series of benefits such as promotion and wealth, ensuring that meritorious officials received their due rewards.

"Please have these ten young witch talents speak in turn……summarize their success experiences, and call on the broad masses of young witches to learn."

"First, please let the first young witch—Fengxi—speak."

The great witch presiding over the ceremony handed the microphone to Fengxi.

Fengxi's spirit was instantly shaken.

At this moment, his thoughts surged like a spring; a splendid essay formed in his mind in an instant, and he then spoke it out.

"I am able to achieve today's accomplishments; first I must thank the great Ancestral Witch Houtu, she……"

……

For the countless young witches below who had come voluntarily to listen to insights and learn from experience, this day left them not a pleasant memory.

Of the ten outstanding witch talents, aside from a few individuals, the rest were not fuel‑saving lamps; all were eloquent and adept at speaking like Fengxi……this was simply an ordeal.

Moreover, with so many ancestral witches and great witches present, nobody dared to slack off here.

With great difficulty, they made it through the most arduous stage, awaiting the ancestral witches' ascent to bestow honors.

The twelve ancestral witches conferred honor upon ten heroes of the Wu Clan, gave brief speeches of commendation, urging them to strive further, contribute more to the clan, and forge an immortal epic in the ages.

Finally, the twenty‑two ancestral witches and young witches together took a group photo.

"Hum—"

An indestructible jade slip recorded this moment.

……

Years later, a great adept pointed at the printed picture, his wrath sweeping across the vast mountains and seas, shaking past, present, and future.

"Good!"

"Very good!"

"Excellent!"

"Ten witch talents, nine traitors!"

"The human race's Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors……here they all are!"

"This seat hates!"

"Back then, blind……"

(End of chapter)