Change of Spokesperson; Houtu Enters Half-Step Dao Ancestor Level. "I understand, Sister Xuanming."
With that acknowledgment, Houtu calmed down as well.
Xuanming's matter was already set in stone—there was even no way to change it.
Since that was the case, they had to secure the position of Merge with Dao. No matter what, they could not let such an opportunity slip from the Witch Clan's grasp.
With that thought, Houtu no longer hesitated and looked directly toward the Earthly Dao. "Earthly Dao, I am willing!"
"I agree to become the new spokesperson, even the one to Merge with Dao."
"Good!"
Having received an affirmative answer, the Earthly Dao revealed a knowing smile.
With Houtu's presence and assistance, not only would this matter suffer no losses, it would instead bring even greater value.
Although Xuanming, who had already reached the Half-Step Dao Ancestor Level, was indeed somewhat uncontrollable, Houtu and the Ancestor Witches existed—and that meant they were grasshoppers tied to the same rope.
At that thought, a sharp glint flashed through the Earthly Dao's eyes. After examining Houtu, it said, "In that case, let us begin now!"
Immediately afterward, the Earthly Dao looked toward Xuanming. "Xuanming, if you are truly willing to give it up, then you must cooperate in relinquishing some things."
"But do not worry. Although it will cause your Nascent Soul Cultivation to fall, it will not affect your physical body."
"On the contrary, once you use Laws to perfect yourself, coupled with the enhancement and assistance of your physical body, recovering your cultivation—or even advancing a step further—will not be impossible."
At those words, Xuanming immediately nodded.
She understood what the Earthly Dao meant, and she was quite looking forward to it as well.
Without any hesitation, Xuanming said directly, "Leave this matter to me."
"Earthly