Feng Xi almost fell to his knees.
The hat Ancestral Witch Dijiang had placed on him was far too big. He simply couldn't bear it.
"Heaven and earth can bear witness... I—I'm innocent!"
"'One Stroke Opens the Heavens,' 'Fists Beating Hongjun, Feet Kicking the Heavenly Dao'... I only thought about those things occasionally when daydreaming. I never considered putting them into practice."
"As for me becoming captain..."
"It was entirely those nine old foxes who pushed me into this position... They wanted me to take the blame and weather the storm!"
"We all share the benefits, but I shoulder the troubles."
"I... I'm wronged!"
Feng Xi cried out his grievances.
He was merely a self-supplied undercover agent.
As for why he had gone undercover and somehow become captain?
It was all because his problem-ridden teammates had set him up!
He, Feng Xi, was fundamentally a good Witch!
"Ha." Ancestral Witch Dijiang shook his head with a smile. "All right, you don't need to keep crying out your grievances."
"We never intended to settle accounts with anyone."
"Huh?" Feng Xi wiped away the tears he had squeezed out and straightened up. "You're not going to settle accounts? Is that really all right?"
"There are so many people hiding their identities. If they plot and cause trouble one day, wouldn't the Human Race's excellent situation be destroyed in an instant?"
"But they're being honest now and following our rules, aren't they?" Dijiang said indifferently. "No matter where they came from or what they have in mind... We only look at their actions."
"As long as they're willing to contribute to the Witch Clan's cause, helping to build it brick by brick, we welcome them all."
"Even if they're genuine undercover agents trying to infiltrate our upper ranks?"
"Fine!"
"Trade merit for it!"
"Once they have enough merit, we'll naturally promote them fairly and impartially."
"If an undercover agent kills a Supreme Emperor of the Demon Clan, carries their heads, and brings along their Innate Undying Spiritual Lights... What's wrong with enshrining them as an Ancestral Witch?"
"As for plotting and causing trouble?"
"Would we be afraid?"
"What a joke!"
"If they don't send down their Grand Unity True Body, entering our Witch Clan's territory is simply suicide. We'll suppress them with a backhand strike."
"If they send down their Grand Unity body?"
"They're fighting on hostile ground. It's still suicide."
"No matter how grand a scheme they devise, it's all empty talk if their strength can't keep up."
"Because we can rearrange spacetime with a turn of our hands!"
"In other words—"
"Undo!"
"Little fellow, remember this." Dijiang looked at Feng Xi. "The Authority of Grand Unity is even more terrifying than you imagine!"
"There's no room for schemers to maneuver in struggles between peak existences."
"It's all overt strategy!"
"We compete over who can progress faster and who can unite people's hearts more effectively... And unity requires tangible benefits."
"On The Chessboard of the Human Dao, two factions have been divided."
"One is the Demon Clan, and the other is the Human Race."
"Whoever can develop their side better and offer more benefits to unite the bystanders... will be more likely to claim the final victory!"
"All under heaven bustle for profit; all under heaven rush for profit." Dijiang stood with his hands behind his back, directing the course of events. "Many Great Divine Ability Users can't be said to have absolute loyalty to any one faction... Their loyalty is to benefits!"
"So what if there are Great Luo making moves behind these people?"
"By subtly influencing them bit by bit, sooner or later they'll be assimilated into our faction and lay the foundation for our final victory."
What difference did it make who they followed?
If someone offered a higher price, what was wrong with changing sides?
What? You say I'm currently one of the commanders of the Demon Clan Faction?
Your understanding must be mistaken... Come, let me correct it with my fists!
Feng Xi felt that his entire worldview had been refreshed several times.
Ancestral Witch Dijiang told him bluntly—
The weak emphasized loyalty because, aside from loyalty, they had nothing else of value.
The strong emphasized benefits because others valued their abilities and strength!
They had the right to bargain and choose a buyer more to their liking.
"But if that's the case..." Feng Xi was somewhat puzzled. "If the benefits are divided too many ways and the Human Race has countless internal shareholders, wouldn't that easily create confusion in their thinking?"
"For the healthy development of the Human Race, shouldn't there still be a reckoning?"
"That's a matter for later... after victory over the Demon Clan." Dijiang smiled. "As for now?"
"We're still unifying the front lines, so the requirements aren't that high."
"What we need to do is unite as many forces as possible that can be united."
"Having Great Luo watching from the sidelines and making tentative investments is a good thing."
"Of course."
"To make them recognize reality and abandon their thoughts of seizing control, there still has to be a 'spar.'"
"Making friends through martial arts and testing each other's strength a little... is inevitable."
"Smack!" Feng Xi covered his face with one hand and groaned. "So this is immortals fighting, while I'm an unfortunate fish caught in the crossfire?"
"You got it right." Dijiang gave him an approving look. "You have excellent self-awareness."
"I don't want to live anymore." Feng Xi was utterly exhausted and dispirited. "The Primordial World is far too dangerous!"
"Great Luo pawns are flying everywhere, and is there not even a shred of trust between people?"
"If I'm not careful, I could step on a forbidden land mine. Lord Dijiang, can you tell me..."
"How many hidden bombs are there within the Witch Clan?"
"How would I know?" Dijiang spread his hands. "Some Great Luo are determined to remain hidden, maxing out their Stealthy Development skills... Unless we inspect them one by one, we might not even discover them."
"But even an investigation might not be useful. After all, temptation by profit, Body Snatching, and conversion are all impossible to guard against!"
"We need to maintain constant attention to these areas of work."
"I see... Then could you say something to Ancestral Witch Houtu?" Feng Xi choked out. "The Primordial World is full of too many schemes. I want to go back to Earth Village!"
"Young man, accept your fate." Dijiang patted his shoulder. "You've already boarded the pirate ship. Do you still think you can get off?"
As an Ancestral Witch, even Dijiang admitted that the Witch Clan was a massive pirate ship.
"Little fellow, don't look so miserable... Think about tomorrow. Think about the future."
"Will the future get better?" Feng Xi asked.
"No. It'll get worse." With casual words, Dijiang sent Feng Xi's heart plummeting into the abyss. "As for the current situation between the Demon and Witch Clans... the Demon Clan hasn't even established the Heavenly Court that would let them gather their strength. The struggles among the various sides are merely a prelude."
"Only later will the true madness begin!"
"How is it?"
"Think about how brutal things will be in the future. Doesn't that make your current circumstances seem like nothing?"
Dijiang consoled the Witch Clan's rising star, giving him some spiritual "encouragement."
He succeeded perfectly in turning Feng Xi into a salted fish ready to play dead, stripping him of all dreams for life.
Sometimes, knowing too much could let one die with full understanding... but the pressure on one's spirit was not easy to bear.
"Tsk, this Spiritual Will still needs tempering." Dijiang smiled with amusement. "Little fellow, timing and fortune... The fact that you managed to mix with those nine fellows is itself a kind of opportunity."
"Considering how bizarre your experience has been, and considering that you're an interesting person..."
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