Heavenly Dao Abdicates! The Witch Masters the Primordial World!
Chapter 15

Xuanzheng: Stop Arguing, Everyone Gets a Share, The Primordial World's First Infrastructure Company Opens for Business!

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Houtu's question provided an immediate outlet for the surging battle intent that had just ignited in the great hall.

Twelve pairs of fervent, expectant, and convinced gazes, like twelve miniature suns, focused squarely on Xuanzheng.

Xuanzheng laughed heartily in his mind. Excellent question! I was waiting for that!

The project blueprint was drawn, and the seed funding had arrived. Next, it was time for him, the man behind the scenes, the chairman, to announce the company's organizational structure and personnel appointments!

He cleared his throat. The sorrow and heaviness that lingered from "perceiving heavenly secrets" had not yet fully faded, but instead transformed into an undeniable authority, lending immense weight to his words.

"This matter concerns the survival of our Witch Clan, and even the safety of the Primordial World. It cannot be accomplished by one person alone! I propose we immediately establish the 'Buzhou Mountain Sky-Propping Reinforcement Project Department' to oversee the entire operation, divide responsibilities, and ensure strict adherence to orders!"

"'Project Department'?" Zhurong scratched his fiery red hair. The term was new, but it sounded far more impressive than 'council meeting'!

Xuanzheng ignored him and turned directly to Dijiang, bowing slightly. His tone was solemn, "Brother Dijiang, you were born to command space and possess foresight. You are the leader of our Witch Clan. This 'Project Department' needs you to oversee the overall situation, coordinate all resources, and mobilize the millions of warriors in our clan. You will be the 'Commander-in-Chief' of this project!"

Dijiang took a deep breath, and the violently fluctuating Space Law around him slowly calmed. His demeanor exuded the steadiness and decisiveness of a leader. This title was not just a responsibility, but his destiny!

"Agreed."

Xuanzheng then turned to Zhujiuyin beside him. "Second Brother Zhujiuyin, you control time and perceive the subtle. This project is vast and will be protracted, with inevitable variables. We need you to use the Space Law to monitor the overall progress, predict potential risks, and personally oversee the core area of the project to prevent any interference from malicious parties. You will be the 'Chief Supervisor' of this project!"

Within Zhujiuyin's ancient, placid eyes, the River of Time flashed by, as if he had already witnessed the magnificent scene of the project's completion.

"Well said." The single word carried the weight of a mountain.

Next, a "kind" smile appeared on Xuanzheng's face as he looked at Gonggong, who could no longer contain his excitement, his body steaming with anticipation.

"Brother Gonggong!"

Gonggong puffed out his chest, his chin held high, looking as if he was begging for praise.

"Brother, you were born to control all waters and know the flow of the Primordial World's waterways like the back of your hand. The sorting, guiding, and reinforcing of the water veins within Buzhou Mountain, as well as using the gentle power of water to relieve internal stress on the mountain, is a task only you can accomplish! You will be the 'Chief Engineer of Water Conservancy and Structural Reinforcement' for this project!"

"Chief Engineer?!"

Gonggong was stunned for a moment, then an indescribable surge of ambition mixed with the fervor of a tech enthusiast exploded from his chest! This title sounded far more professional, more imposing, and more technically sophisticated than "Ancestral Witch of Water"!

He slammed his chest, and the water vapor in the hall erupted, transforming into a water dragon that circled him!

"Good! A fine title, Chief Engineer! I like it! Just you wait, I'll take on this job! I'll make all the waters of the Primordial World serve Buzhou Mountain! I guarantee it'll be ten thousand times sturdier than those two bird-brained Heavenly Court!"

"Hmph!" Zhurong grumbled beside him, his teeth itching.

Xuanzheng acted as if he hadn't seen the sparks flying between them. He cupped his fists towards Zhurong and announced loudly, "Brother Zhurong, the project requires vast amounts of divine iron and exotic ores, all of which need to be melted and recast. Within the mountain, there are also many indestructible stubborn rocks that need to be overcome. The smelting and shaping of all divine materials, as well as any challenges in the project that require firepower, will be your responsibility! You will be the 'Director of Firepower Support and Material Smelting' for this project!"

"Director?" Zhurong's eyes lit up. It sounded like a position on par with Gonggong's "Chief Engineer"! He grinned widely, his flames almost licking the ceiling of the hall, "No problem! When it comes to burning things, I'm the ancestor! Gonggong can handle the mixing, but I'll be the one to bake that mud into the hardest bricks! I guarantee those bird-brained demons won't be able to smash even a single pit with their heads!"

"Who are you calling 'mixing'?!"

"Whoever it concerns!"

"Enough!" Dijiang's low growl interrupted their usual bickering.

Xuanzheng seized the opportunity to turn his gaze to the other Ancestral Witches, his words flowing rapidly as he made appointments like a flowing stream:

"Sister Houtu, you are closest to the earth. You will be responsible for managing the geomantic veins for millions of miles around Buzhou Mountain, harmonizing the earth's energy, and ensuring the stability of the geomantic veins during the project. You will be the 'Chief Advisor for Geomantic Vein Stability'!"

Houtu nodded gently. This responsibility perfectly aligned with her Dao, and she could already feel the earth's joy.

"Brother Rushou, you command the Geng Metal. You will lead our clan in mining and transporting all the top-tier metal ore veins across the Primordial World. You will be the 'Minister of Resource Exploration and Logistics'!"

"Brother Jumang, you command plants and trees. You will be responsible for cultivating various divine woods and spiritual roots to serve as auxiliary structures for the project and to improve the construction environment. You will be the 'Director of Greening and Environmental Engineering'!"

"Brothers Tianwu, Xizi, and Qiangliang, you will lead your elites to be responsible for the surveillance and patrol of the entire perimeter of Buzhou Mountain, clearing any obstacles that could threaten the project. You will form the 'Perimeter Security and Obstacle Clearance Action Group'!"

With these appointments, everyone had a position, and every task had a responsible party. The Twelve Ancestral Witches transformed from a group of independent tribal leaders into a clearly divided, structurally sound, epic project management team!

The Ancestral Witches' enthusiasm reached an unprecedented high. They all felt that this "Project Department" model was ten thousand times more efficient than their previous bickering during council meetings!

Finally, all eyes returned to Xuanzheng.

Xuanzheng smiled "humbly" and waved his hand, "This younger brother is untalented, merely fortunate to have been taught some repair secret methods and core formation diagrams by Father God. I will serve as the 'Chief Technical Advisor and General Planner' for this project, providing technical support and ideas from the rear."

"Chief Technical Advisor? General Planner?" The Ancestral Witches didn't doubt him, only feeling that this younger brother was indeed deeply favored by Father God and was also so humble.

Xuanzheng looked at their convinced expressions, calmly calculating in his mind: Dijiang is the CEO and Commander-in-Chief, Zhujiuyin is the COO and Chief Supervisor, and the heads of water conservancy, smelting, logistics, and security departments are all in place. As for me, the chairman and CTO who holds the core technology and the final right of interpretation, I should naturally remain low-key, controlling everything from behind the scenes. Perfect!

Seeing that the Ancestral Witches' enthusiasm had been thoroughly ignited, he decided to add fuel to the fire by introducing the most crucial element of modern corporate management: KPIs and performance incentives!

"Brothers! To ensure the smooth progress of the project, and to maximize the wisdom and strength of our Witch Clan's descendants, I propose the establishment of the 'Engineering Innovation and Contribution Award'!"

"What award?" Gonggong, the "Chief Engineer," was most interested.

"Simply put, it's 'Merit Points'!" Xuanzheng explained. "During the reinforcement of Buzhou Mountain, any member of the Witch Clan, regardless of their status, who proposes an effective improvement plan, or discovers and invents new usable materials or construction techniques, will receive 'Merit Points' once their contribution is adopted and proven effective!"

"What are these Merit Points for?" Qiangliang asked in a deep voice.

A mysterious smile curved Xuanzheng's lips, his voice seeming to carry an endless magic:

"Merit Points can be recorded. Once a certain amount is accumulated, they can be exchanged with the Project Department for precious cultivation resources, or even..."

He paused deliberately, scanning the room. As all the Ancestral Witches held their breath, he uttered the ultimate temptation, enunciating each word:

"A chance to prioritize the repair of your own bloodline defects, and even... to achieve the 'Return to Ancestral Origin'!"

A deathly silence fell upon the great hall!

Exchanging for resources? Repairing bloodline defects?

Return! Ancestral! Origin!

To the Witch Clan, who regard their physical bodies as their foundation and their bloodline as their glory, this was a more alluring ultimate reward than any magic treasure, spiritual root, or holy position!

"Crack!" The armrest of the divine iron chair beneath Qiangliang was unconsciously crushed into powder by him!

Unprecedented brilliant divine light erupted from Houtu's compassionate eyes!

Even Dijiang and Zhujiuyin couldn't remain calm, their bodies leaning slightly forward.

This wasn't just a project; it was a heavenly path that could cause a qualitative leap in the overall strength of the Witch Clan!

This thirteenth brother, his considerations had long gone beyond how to complete the project; he was using this project to forge an eternal future for the entire Witch Clan...

"Good! Good! Good!" Qiangliang slammed his thigh. He had the most warriors under his command and was the most eager to improve their strength. He trembled with excitement. "This is great! I'll go back and tell the lads right now: whoever works the hardest, whoever is the most quick-witted, he can become a Great Witch or even an Ancestral Witch!"

"Our Witch Clan's sons are never lacking in strength or wisdom!"

"Let's do it!"

For a moment, the crowd was impassioned, their battle spirit soaring!

Xuanzheng watched the scene before him. The twelve top powers of the Primordial World had been completely hoodwinked by him. They were all rubbing their hands together, appearing to be his top foremen and workers.

The Witch Clan's first "Primordial Infrastructure Maniac Construction Team," with a complete system and clear division of labor, was officially declared established at this moment!

Gonggong was already impatient. He strode to the front of the hall, gazing at the majestic Buzhou Mountain outside with shining eyes, as if looking at a peerless work of art waiting for his personal touch. He roared to the heavens:

"What are we waiting for! Let's start! As the Chief Engineer, I can no longer contain the Primordial power to make all waters flow and reshape the mountain ridges!"

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