One eon passed in the blink of an eye. The Demon Clan in the Northern and Southern Primordial World continually gathered and expanded outward, their territory already reaching the Eastern Primordial World.
Seeing this, Primordial Lord of Heaven turned a blind eye. The Demon Clan was far too heterogeneous; there was simply no way to forbid them.
Likewise, the Witch Clan's expansion across the Western Land had reached its limit. Houtu also discovered the anomaly in the Blood Sea and halted the Witch Clan's excessive advance.
Seeing the Demon Clan flourishing as they expanded into the Eastern Primordial World, Dijiang decided that the Witch Clan could do the same. He personally led the way, followed by eight top-tier Great Witches such as Xing Tian and Kuafu, with several million Witch Clan warriors close behind.
The Witch Clan marched with astonishing speed. Xing Tian wielded a giant axe to clear the path, splitting apart ancient trees that stood in the way with a single swing.
Kuafu carried a peachwood staff, leaving massive footprints with every step. Even the earth spirits lurking underground were frightened into scattering, while the Prehistoric creatures along the way had long since fled at the news—
Using brute force, the Witch Clan established eight sturdy strongholds in the fertile eastern lands. A Witch Clan Totem Pole stood outside each one, wreathed in black fiendish aura that warned all living beings to keep away.
"The Demon Clan is powerful. We must be on guard." Returning to Pangu Hall, Dijiang swept his gaze over the Ancestral Witches and said in a deep voice,
"Zhu Jiuyin, keep watch on the Demon Clan's movements at all times. Gonggong, Zhurong, and the rest of you will each guard a stronghold. Drill the Witch Clan army by day and patrol the surroundings. Should