War! Ancestral Witch Special Training

Feng Xi had never imagined there would be a day when he would be interviewed and simultaneously featured on the Witch Clan's internal news feed.

Faced with the sudden arrival of interviewers asking for his thoughts on the upcoming commendation from the Ancestral Witch for his outstanding achievements... after a mere 0.01-second pause, instinct deeply etched into his soul allowed him to instantly compose himself and speak fluently.

"First, I want to thank Ancestral Witch Houtu, thank the provider of this competitive game, and thank the countless behind-the-scenes workers..."

"Without them, I wouldn't have this honor today..."

After a lengthy, rambling speech, Feng Xi delivered an impromptu address that left the interviewer with a dark expression.

The interviewer wanted to leave but couldn't... Feng Xi held onto him tightly, seemingly unwilling to let go until his words were heard.

Finally, after enduring an onslaught of "thanks," the interviewer saw a glimmer of hope as the great Ancestral Witch rescued him from his predicament.

"Feng Xi, quickly!" he interjected, forcibly changing the subject. "Ancestral Witch Houtu is going to present you with your commendations... Aren't you going to go?"

Only then did Feng Xi reluctantly close his mouth. He walked alongside his nine teammates, who wore smiles on their faces but inwardly felt exasperated. They strode proudly onto the awards stage to receive rewards and praise from Houtu for their exceptional performance and competitiveness in Zone 1404.

The material rewards were generous—resources that would propel their cultivation all the way to the Golden Immortal stage!

It was important to note that the entire Immortal path comprised only four realms.

True Immortal, Golden Immortal, Grand Unity, and Grand Unity.

Within the Witch Clan, there was certainly no shortage of cultivation resources—Grand Unity powerhouses could manifest worlds in the chaos; what kind of rare treasures couldn't they obtain?

But what about labor costs?

Therefore, resources within the Witch Clan were acquired through the exchange of contribution points.

Now, being directly gifted cultivation resources that would take them to Golden Immortal, saving countless hours of busy work, allowed these ten prominent figures a significant head start, greatly enhancing their future competitiveness and giving them a better chance of transcending.

In an instant, Feng Xi felt the resources were a bit too hot to handle—even though he knew they were insignificant to the Ancestral Witches.

As if sensing his doubt, Ancestral Witch Houtu's expression turned stern and solemn.

She spoke slowly, as if explaining to him, or perhaps to the countless Witch Clan audience members seated below the stage, "You are excellent."

"Therefore, this is what you deserve."

"Furthermore, by commending you, we are also telling countless Witch Clan citizens—"

"Our conflict with the Demon Clan is not a simple brawl between thugs or a gang fight!"

"It cannot be decided solely by displaying brute strength or reckless charges."

"This is war!"

"A war that spans the vast Primordial Era and countless timelines!"

"As carefully selected warriors, every Witch Clan citizen should possess outstanding insight, wisdom, and decisive judgment... excellent individual combat capabilities are the pursuit of the Witch Clan in future wars!"

The Primordial Era world encompassed all heavens and dimensions, its astronomical scale in time and space providing ample depth for both the Witch Clan and the Demon Clan.

The existence of Grand Unity Supremes, who possessed eternal freedom across infinite time and space and the ability to undo past actions, further increased this depth immeasurably.

The measure of depth determined the robustness of the defensive system, the intensity of the offensive system's deployment, and the execution of far-sighted plans... this predetermined the conflict between the Witches and Demons to be an all-encompassing, three-dimensional ultimate war!

Any confrontation, once elevated to the level of war, must never be underestimated.

Let alone one of such terrifying scale?

This was a test of a faction's organizational structure and the capabilities of its basic members.

Unless it was a cultivator who had attained Grand Unity and wielded the authority of the Primordial Era to strike, acting as a super-administrator.

Otherwise, even a Grand Unity expert's role on the battlefield might not be as significant as a Witch Clan qualified warrior who met the Ancestral Witches' standards.

Ancestral Witch Houtu's words resonated like a morning bell and a twilight drum, shaking the hearts of countless Witch Clan members.

They were swept up, standing on higher ground to observe the grand confrontation between the two peak factions... a faint glimpse of it made them tremble, made them excited, and brought them new understanding.

It was conceivable that after today, more and more Witch Clan warriors would re-examine their life plans, consider their personal development more comprehensively, and perfect themselves.

After all, with Feng Xi and the other nine as prominent examples, embodying the Ancestral Witches' will and attracting tangible benefits... too many factors influenced them to spontaneously embark on the path the Ancestral Witches desired.

So, we ten are just pawns for the Ancestral Witches to play a grand game?

Are we like the wooden planks in the 'Mu Mu Wei Xin' idiom, or like the horse bones bought with heavy gold?

Feng Xi's thoughts raced, muttering incessantly, complaining inwardly.

However, before he could delve deeper, Ancestral Witch Houtu, who had just finished her speech to thunderous applause from the Witch Clan, turned her gaze to the ten of them. "Your positive response to the Witch Clan's direction and our Ancestral Witches' call, and your profound understanding of our spirit... is a great merit."

"However, regarding material rewards, to ensure fairness, it is not appropriate to give too much."

"Therefore, I will give you additional compensation."

"A combat training session!"

"This will give you an opportunity to understand the caliber of peak figures in the Primordial Universe, lighting a guiding lamp for you."

"How about it?"

"Are you happy?"

At this moment, Ancestral Witch Houtu's expression was incredibly gentle and elegant.

But in the eyes of Feng Xi and the other nine...

Why... do we feel an incomparably terrifying malice spreading?!

They really wanted to refuse.

But looking at the countless envious, jealous, and hateful gazes of the Witch Clan below, and then at the incredibly kind expression of Ancestral Witch Houtu... Feng Xi's words turned in his mouth, and he couldn't utter a single syllable.

"Since none of you are speaking, I'll take it that you all agree." Houtu smiled with satisfaction. "Without further ado, let's begin now."

With a casual wave, space and time shifted.

The venue changed, appearing in a vast universe.

The dark cloud hanging over his heart made Feng Xi swallow hard, and he managed to ask, "Lord Houtu..."

"May I ask--"

"Just who is it? Who will be giving us special training?"

An ominous premonition made him unable to remain silent any longer.

This was also the common question of the other nine.

"Of course, it's me." Houtu said with a smile. "Don't worry, I will lower my realm and cultivation to stay at the same level as you."

"To optimize the special training effect, allowing you to truly understand the level of peak existences in the Primordial Era... and coincidentally, there are avatars of nine Ancestral Witches who were very interested in the recent award ceremony."

"Therefore... ten against ten! A fair battle!"