Planning to Win Over the Witch-Human Tribes and Seek Help

Several years later.

Chi You ended his seclusion and stepped out of the forbidden valley.

In just a few years, his demeanor has undergone a dramatic transformation.

His figure seemed even more imposing and refined. Standing there, he gave people a heavy sense of oppression, like Primordial Mountain, as if he could shatter the earth with a single move.

His eyes shone brightly as they opened and closed, displaying both the wildness and Baleful Qi of the Witch Clan, and seemingly containing a trace of the profundity and rationality brought by the divine consciousness of the Human Clan.

Kang Hui, one of Chi You's most capable generals, was already waiting outside the valley.

Upon seeing Chi You, he immediately stepped forward and reported:

Chief, now that our warriors have trained day and night, the 'Battle Witch Formation Breaking Art' you created is beginning to show its power!

You previously instructed us to use this incident to identify which of our Jiuli tribes were opportunists and which were firmly committed to us. We have already conducted a thorough investigation and are just waiting for the final order to eliminate them all.

Besides, during your seclusion, we also gathered some external information from Chen Du and Youxiong, but...

He paused, then said in a low voice:

The Scouts reported that Xuanyuan had already arrived safely in Chen Du. During the years he accompanied the Shennong Human Emperor to observe the government, he was highly valued. Now, Xuanyuan handles most of the internal affairs of the Human Clan, and his performance has been recognized by many Human Clan ancestors.

In the direction of Chen Du, with the widespread dissemination and application of the "Shennong's Hundred Herbs Scripture" in recent years, the supreme deity Shennong is about to complete his work, and the preparations for the grand ceremony of the succession of the Human Emperor are becoming increasingly grand, with many tribes beginning to prepare their celebratory rituals.

Furthermore, the brothers sent to scout the Northern Region reported that the You Xiong Tribe and its vassals, under Guangchengzi's guidance, seem to be intensifying their defenses and practicing more sophisticated battle formations without the slightest slackening. Moreover, they are paying close attention to our Jiuli, and I suspect they also have their own plans."

Chi You remained unmoved, as if he had anticipated this all along.

He gazed at the rolling mountains beyond the Jiu Li Tribe, his eyes then fixed on the distant region where Human Clan and the Hundred Races of Primordial Desolation world met.

"Xuanyuan governs Chen Du and wins over the people's hearts, while Guangchengzi helps him train and strengthen his army in Youxiong. In this way, he has already secured two of the three advantages: the right time, the right place, and the right Popular Support. When he officially inherits the throne of the Human Emperor and the power of Youxiong expands greatly, he will also have the advantage of the right place in his hands."

He currently needs to stay in Chen Du to await his succession and cannot leave for the time being. All eyes are on Chen Du, which presents an opportunity for us.

We cannot sit idly by and wait for our demise; we must seize this opportunity to quickly find a way to grow stronger.

Chi You's voice was steady and powerful as he began to arrange the next steps. "Kang Hui, take your capable men and, based on the results of your previous investigation, eliminate all the opportunists in the tribe."

I will personally lead the three thousand most elite warriors of the Jiuli tribe into battle with me!

Upon hearing about the expedition, Kang Hui's spirits lifted, and he quickly asked, "Where is the chief going to attack? Is it a vassal state of Youxiong? Why don't we have Bing Yi deal with those opportunists, and I'll go with you on the expedition!"

"No, you're meticulous. With you in charge, I feel more at ease dealing with those people." Chi You's gaze, sharp as a hawk's, locked onto the Southern Region. "As for our target, it's the three Witch Person tribe— 'Black Rock,' 'Cracked Stone,' and 'Broken Water' —scattered along the edge of the Ten Thousand Great Mountains!"

Those tribes scattered across the Southern Region land of the Primordial World, formed from the interbreeding of the Witch Clan and Human Clan, and later splitting apart due to ideological conflicts, have now become key pieces in his mind.

They possess both the wisdom and reproductive ability of the Human Clan, and to varying degrees, they have inherited the powerful Physical Body Bloodline and totem beliefs of the Witch Clan.

More importantly, they are outside the mainstream Human Clan and in an awkward position, making them a force that can be won over.

Chi You was well aware of his advantages: he was a reincarnation of an ancient Great Witch, possessing the Bloodline of the ancient Witch Clan within him, while also having the identity of a legitimate Human Clan, naturally possessing a dual identity.

He then summoned his most capable subordinates— Mu You, Chu Shi, and several trusted generals who had distinguished themselves among the Jiuli.

"Mu You, Chu Shi," Chi You's voice was steady and powerful, carrying an unquestionable authority, "You the Two will select three thousand elite soldiers from your tribes and accompany me straight to the Southern Region mountains and the edge of the swamps, to the known strongholds of the Witch Person tribe."

Mu You and Chu Shi were also of mixed Witch-Human descent. They learned some of the Witch Clan Cultivation Method and Divine Ability abilities from Chi You, and their strength was second only to Chi You in the tribe.

Mu You more perceptive, asked, "Chief, are we going to wage war against them?"

"Not entirely. I want to subdue them with my camera. The Witch-Human are a powerful force. If I can make them submit to me, I will become the link between the Witch-Human and the Human Clan."

If I can make this happen, it will give me prestige within the tribe that is no less than that of Xuanyuan after he inherited the throne of the Human Emperor. At that time, the tribe will be stronger and more prestigious, and I will be able to formally compete with Xuanyuan."

Chi You's eyes gleamed with shrewdness. "Many of the habits of the Witch Person tribe come from the Witch Clan, especially their reverence for force."

Our first step will be to sweep away the strongmen of these tribes with overwhelming force, demonstrate our strength, and make them understand that resistance is futile.

I believe that with our elite warriors, the Jiuli are more than capable of crushing any Witch Person tribe.

"The second step, after demonstrating our strength, is to announce to them: I, Chi You, am born of a hybrid of the Wu and human races. I have come here as the chief of the Jiuli tribe of the human race and a strong contender for the position of the human emperor, with the aim of uniting all my brothers and sisters who have the blood of the Wu race flowing through their veins!"

We share the same origin and all have Human Clan Bloodline. We should not be separated and bullied. We should follow me back to the Human Clan.

Mu You and Chu Shi immediately grasped the subtlety of it:

The leader's idea is to first show them what's what with fists, then win them over with Bloodline and status? Brilliant!

Those tribes usually suffer from scorn and oppression, are not recognized by the Human Clan, and linger on the periphery of the Witch Clan, receiving little attention. If they had a powerful leader like this, who would recognize and lead them, they would surely be able to unite around that leader!

"That's exactly what I meant." Chi You nodded.

Conquest is not the goal; winning hearts and minds is paramount. What I need is a solid foundation.

We promised them that they would submit to the Jiuli, share resources, and jointly venerate the Witch Clan Ancestral Gods. Together, we will build a powerful new homeland!

Remember, the action must be swift and precise. Make sure to integrate the potential Witch-Human forces in the Southern Region before Xuanyuan and the Jade Void Palace behind him can react!

This is the foundation upon which we build our team; we must ensure they remain under my influence so that I have the strength to contend with Xuanyuan.

"Yes, sir!" Mu You, Chu Shi, and the other generals accepted the order, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit, and quickly turned to make arrangements.

Soon, the elite troops of Jiuli, like tigers released from their cages, split into several groups and quietly headed towards various parts of the southwest.

After arranging the strategy for integrating the Witch Person tribe, Chi You sent others to prepare, while Chi You himself did not stop his actions.

He knew that relying solely on the scattered forces of these Witch-Human was insufficient against Xuanyuan, who had the support of the Human Religion.

Although the struggle for the Human Emperor is an internal affair of the Human Clan, it is hard to guarantee that the people of the Chan Teachings will not intervene when the time comes. It is best to make thorough preparations for everything.

He needs the help from the Witch Clan as a trump card so that he can withstand the pressure from external forces when a real crisis occurs.

He turned his gaze to the central region of the Primordial World, where the Pangu Hall was located.

Before setting off to conquer the Witch Person tribe, he concealed his whereabouts and traveled alone through the wild ancient forest, traversing paths that were both familiar and unfamiliar.

After a long journey, when he stood once again before that majestic, weathered stone palace, engraved with the image of Pangu Heaven-Opening, a complex and indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.

The temple doors were tightly shut, and all was silent, as if time had frozen here ever since the end of the Witch-Demon War.

Traces of past drills remain on the plaza outside the palace, and the air still seems to be filled with the powerful blood energy and battle cries of the Ancestral Witch.

Time has passed, things have changed, and people are no longer the same.

He was no longer the towering, menacing Great Witch Chi You, whose every move exuded Baleful Qi aura.

This body now flows with the blood of the Human Clan and carries the Fortune of the Human Clan.

His feelings for the Witch Clan remained fervent; the sense of belonging imprinted deep within his True Spirit had never changed.

However, separated by his Human Clan identity and the closed temple door, he felt that there seemed to be an invisible and subtle barrier and distance between him and his compatriots inside the temple.

The pure affection between them was no longer the one they once shared, one that allowed them to entrust their lives to each other without reservation.

He, who held the fate of the entire Jiu Li Tribe in his hands, could understand Jiu Feng's choice: to close the Pangu Hall, recuperate, and isolate herself from external disturbances.

However, he also disagreed with their current state. The Witch Clan had always been upright and indomitable, and their seclusion was not in line with the Witch Clan temperament.

Moreover, at this moment, he needs the help of his brothers in the palace.

Chi You took a deep breath, suppressing his chaotic thoughts, and strode to the palace gate. He pressed his palm onto the cold, rough boulder and shouted in a deep voice:

"The ancient Great Witch Chi You has returned today!"

Please pay your respects to Jiu Feng, Xing Tian, and all fellow countrymen!

The loud voice penetrated the heavy stone door and echoed in the empty hall.

However, the hall remained deathly silent, without any response, like a giant tomb.

Chi You spoke again, his voice carrying the indomitable will of his Previous Life and present lives:

I know you are here!

Although the Witch-Demon Great Tribulation has ended, the flame of the Witch Clan has not been extinguished!

Even if I, Chi You, am reincarnated as a human, my heart still belongs to the Witch Clan!

Open the door for me!

Deep within the Pangu Hall, it was not empty.

When Chi You first shouted, the surviving members of the Witch Clan inside the hall were alerted.

They gathered in the core area, their faces filled with disbelief and astonishment.

"Chi... Chi You Great Witch? It's his True Spirit, though his voice and appearance have changed!" A burly warrior wielding a giant axe exclaimed, one of the warriors who once fought alongside Chi You.

"Impossible! Chi You Great Witch was clearly in the final battle..." another person retorted, but the wavering in his eyes betrayed him.

"But the True Spirit aura on his body cannot be faked... Although it is very weak and mixed with the aura of the Human Clan, the Baleful Qi deep within... Yes, it is unique to Eldest Brother Chi You!" A highly perceptive Great Witch shaman of the Witch Clan said in a trembling voice.

"The identity of the outsiders is that of the Human Clan... the True Spirit of an ancient Great Witch... this..." The crowd looked at each other, filled with astonishment and uncertainty.

Finally, everyone's attention turned to a valiant woman standing in front of them.

Clad in armor, with a lingering weariness and determination between her brows, she was none other than Jiu Feng, the younger sister of the Qiangliang Ancestral Witch Qiang Liang and the current head of the Pangu Hall.

She carefully sensed the familiar yet unfamiliar aura and Soul Fluctuation outside the hall. After a moment of silence, a complex light flashed in her eyes, but she ultimately waved her hand.

"Open the door and verify your identity."

The heavy gates of the Pangu Hall slowly opened a crack amidst a tremendous roar.

Chi You's figure appeared in the light and shadow at the doorway.

As he stepped into the hall, the long-lost, rich aura of Pangu Primeval Blood and the Baleful Qi of the Witch Clan rushed towards him, instantly making his blood boil.

When the people in the hall truly saw that although he had the appearance of the Human Clan, the unyielding and Baleful Qi murderous aura between his brows was exactly the same as that of the Great Witch Chi You from back then, they erupted in huge exclamations and commotion.

"Eldest Brother Chi You, it really is you!"

"You're alive! That's wonderful!"

"What... what happened? How did you become Human Clan?"

Xing Tian strode forward, excitedly patting Chi You on the shoulder, almost causing Chi You to stumble. "Brother Chi You! Back then we all thought you... Tell me, what happened? How did you become like this?"

Another Great Witch who knew him also gathered around, his eyes full of concern and doubt.

Faced with the barrage of questions from his former sworn brothers, Chi You felt a warmth in his heart. He gestured for everyone to calm down, walked into the hall, and looked around at the familiar and unfamiliar faces, slowly saying:

"Brothers, I did indeed perish in the Witch-Demon War."

As for why he was able to be reincarnated Human Clan and retain his memories of his Previous Life... he paused, his gaze deep, "I also do not know the specific reason."

But I suspect this must be the work of the Empress Houtu, and the Ancestor Xuanming... Saint!

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent instantly.

The Empress Houtu and the Saint Xuanming are the only two remaining pillars of their Witch Clan.

However, the two Saints did not play a significant role in the Witch-Demon War. Only the Xuanming Saint Ancestral Witch Incarnation in the battle to settle karmic Karma. Such an action left them disheartened after the war and they did not take the initiative to join him.

Chi You clearly stated his conjecture:

Empress Houtu Controls Reincarnation, and Xuanming Saint achieves the status of Way of Earth Saint.

They possess immense power, and their decision to send my True Spirit into the Human Clan's Reincarnation must have a profound meaning!

After much thought, the most likely explanation is --"

Chi You's voice suddenly rose, carrying a powerful and infectious force. "They hope that I, as Human Clan, will contend for the Human Race Co-Lord — the Human Emperor!"

He stepped forward, his voice strong and clear. "Imagine this, everyone! If I become the Human Emperor and wield the power of Dao of Humanity, I will be able to gather a vast amount of Human Race's fortune, which I can then Human Race's fortune to nourish my Witch Clan!"

At that time, the True Spirit and Bloodline of the Ancestral Witch may be reunited, allowing them to return from the River of Time and rebuild the glory of the Witch Clan!

I believe this is the path to revival left by the two Saints for the Witch Clan!

They haven't abandoned us; they're playing a much bigger game!

This speculation exploded like a thunderclap within the Pangu Hall!