"Even Laozi might have fallen for it. Then Sister Houtu..."
Instinctively, Zhurong's voice rang out. His fists clenched tightly, and intense unease appeared on his face.
For no other reason than if this were true, wouldn't it mean that Houtu would truly be in danger when the time came? She might even become estranged from all of them?
As for whether it would really happen?
One could tell from how Laozi had treated Li Yun that it was possible—indeed, highly likely.
At this point, they all understood why Houtu's incarnation had to be prevented from contacting her true body. The incarnation knew that this could no longer be changed, but her true body could not be allowed to learn of it.
"I support this."
Taking a deep breath, Houtu's incarnation said, "Although I am an incarnation, I identify more with being an Ancestor Witch than with being the Earthly Dao Spokesperson."
"Good."
Upon hearing this, Zhujiuyin and the other Ancestor Witches breathed sighs of relief.
As long as the incarnation did not transmit the information, Houtu would have no way of knowing. Even if Houtu chose to reclaim her incarnation later, it would not happen anytime soon.
Most importantly, they would handle this matter properly and erase this portion of the incarnation's memories.
This was not a conflict between siblings, but a matter concerning the future sparks and hope of their race. Not a single Ancestor Witch dared to take the risk, much less gamble on it.
Under such circumstances, the Ancestor Witches swiftly began to act.
Since matters had reached this point, there was no need to delay any longer.
After taking a deep breath, Zhujiuyin immediately said, "Since this matter has been settled, let us begin."
"Each of you should return to your tribes and select some people