Innate Enlightenment Tea Tree, Houtu's Confusion

Randeng cupped his hands towards Houtu and asked, "Fellow Daoist, why have you come here? Isn't the Witch Clan south of Buzhou Mountain?"

According to the Earth Book, Wuyi Mountain is located to the southeast of Buzhou Mountain, a considerable distance away.

Houtu sensed the Law of Earth on Randeng and felt a trace of Father God Pangu's Destiny on him, which made her feel even closer.

"For nearly an Aeon, our clan's population has been growing. We decided to expand outwards, and my Earth tribe has been developing towards the southeast. I've been following the Earth Veins all the way here."

Houtu explained that it was because recently, the Demon Clan had begun to expand aggressively, encroaching upon the hunting grounds originally belonging to the Witch Clan. Friction between the two clans was frequent. The Ancestor Witches had discussed and decided to develop in other directions while also greatly increasing the number of clan members.

"Fellow Daoist, have you discovered anything in these mountains?"

Randeng asked Houtu, as he had just scanned the area with his Spiritual Sense and found no trace of a mountain-protecting Great Array.

"Fellow Daoist means there are Spiritual Roots and Spiritual Treasures in these mountains?"

Houtu was somewhat surprised. Randeng had only just arrived here, so how did he know that there were definitely opportunities within these Earth Veins?

Randeng nodded. He didn't hide anything. The Witch Clan had no Primordial Spirit and couldn't use Spiritual Treasures. Although they could eat the fruit of Innate Spiritual Roots, the Enlightenment Tea Tree in this mountain was meant for Innate Divine Saints to comprehend laws, so it wasn't of much use to the Witch Clan.

Randeng had already decided that if Houtu could find the location of the Innate Enlightenment Tea Tree and the Treasure Dropping Golden Coin, he would exchange them for something else with her.

Although he cultivated the Law of Earth, in terms of divine abilities and realm, he was definitely not as good as Houtu.

Houtu closed her eyes, the Dao rhythm of the Law of Earth permeated her body, and a mysterious yellow light rose, enveloping her firmly, as if she were about to merge with the earth beneath her feet.

If Houtu had been in this state earlier, Randeng might not have been able to find her.

A moment later, Houtu opened her eyes.

"Fellow Daoist found it, it's at the summit of the mountain."

"At the summit? But my Spiritual Sense scan just now didn't detect anything unusual."

Randeng had already surveyed the summit. Besides some exotic flowers and strange rocks, there was nothing else.

However, Houtu was the Ancestor Witch of Earth, and Randeng still trusted her mastery of Earth Veins. He then went with her to the summit.

Upon reaching the summit, they saw Houtu place her hands on the ground beneath her feet. The Law of Earth surged, and endless Earth Fiend Qi churned up from the Earth Veins at the base of the mountain.

This time, Randeng finally noticed that the spiritual energy of the mountain range was actually flowing towards the depths of the earth.

No wonder he hadn't found the Innate Spiritual Root; it was hidden within the Earth Veins of Wuyi Mountain.

Houtu pulled Randeng along, and the two naturally sank into the ground.

Randeng felt a sense of novelty. This was different from him entering the Earth Veins using his magic power. He didn't feel the pressure of the surrounding earth; instead, it was like moving freely in water. Was this the innate divine ability of the Ancestor Witch of Earth?

After sinking for a short while, the two encountered a barrier, which was the Innate Great Formation unique to Innate Spiritual Treasures and Spiritual Roots.

Randeng raised the hand not being held by Houtu and summoned the Primordial Chaos Heaven Measuring Ruler, striking the restrictions on the formation fiercely.

He had broken through quite a few Great Formations before, so he had considerable experience in cracking them. Moreover, the Primordial Chaos Heaven Measuring Ruler was a top-tier offensive Spiritual Treasure.

Before long, a gap was blasted open in the Great Formation.

The two entered one after another. Nestled beside an Earth Vein Node was a tea tree about three zhang tall with gnarled roots. The leaves on the tree were crystal clear and emitted a fragrant aroma, which made one feel clear-headed and think faster just by smelling it.

Randeng reached out to touch it and felt a connection, knowing that this was one of the top Innate Spiritual Roots in the Great Desolation, the Enlightenment Tea Tree. It produced three thousand leaves every thirty thousand years. Drinking tea brewed with these leaves had the effect of condensing the Primordial Spirit and accelerating the comprehension of laws.

Houtu also stepped forward to sense it, but then shook her head. The Witch Clan had no Primordial Spirit. Among the Twelve Ancestral Witches, only Houtu, who was born the latest and was least affected by fiendish energy, had a possibility of condensing a Primordial Spirit.

However, just as the two were sensing the effects of the Innate Enlightenment Tea Tree, a golden light flashed within the Earth Vein Node.

A golden copper coin flew out from the Earth Vein Node, intending to escape to the outside world through the layers of earth.

Randeng's eyes lit up, knowing that this was the Treasure Dropping Golden Coin.

He quickly chanted a spell, activating the Primordial Chaos Heaven Measuring Ruler. The words "Heaven Measuring" on the ruler erupted with light, and the surrounding underground space was completely sealed.

Unexpectedly, the golden copper coin shone brightly, and a mysterious power counteracted the Primordial Chaos Heaven Measuring Ruler.

The Primordial Chaos Heaven Measuring Ruler almost escaped Randeng's control. However, at this moment, the Treasure Dropping Golden Coin was still uncontrolled. Randeng spent some effort to stabilize the Primordial Chaos Heaven Measuring Ruler.

Then, he flashed his figure, and taking advantage of the moment the Treasure Dropping Golden Coin was fixed, he covered it with his large hand and imprinted his Primordial Spirit onto it with his Spiritual Sense.

Having consecutively obtained a top-grade Innate Spiritual Root and a rare treasure, Randeng was in a very good mood.

Randeng turned back to Houtu's side and cupped his hands towards her.

"Fellow Daoist, this Innate Great Formation was discovered by you. Which treasure do you desire?"

Houtu shook her head. The Witch Clan had no Primordial Spirit and couldn't use Spiritual Treasures. This Spiritual Root also enhanced the Primordial Spirit, so it naturally had no effect on her.

Randeng cupped his hands towards Houtu.

"Then, Fellow Daoist Houtu, what do you lack at the moment? I'll see if I can exchange it with the Spiritual Treasures or other items I have."

Houtu pondered for a moment and said, "I have some doubts about the Witch Clan. I wonder if Fellow Daoist can resolve them. If you can, I will gift these two Spiritual Treasures and Spiritual Roots to Fellow Daoist."

Houtu actually had no interest in the treasures here. It was Randeng who sensed that treasures were about to appear here, and she had come to open up new hunting grounds for the Witch Clan.

"What is the problem? Please tell me directly, Fellow Daoist."

Randeng hadn't expected Houtu to be so magnanimous. Although the Witch Clan couldn't use Spiritual Treasures, they could still collect them. What if they ended up aiding the enemy in the future?

"I know this question is a bit difficult to answer, but it would be good if Fellow Daoist could offer some suggestions."

Houtu paused before speaking, "Father God Pangu created us, the Witch Clan, yet didn't give us Primordial Spirits. For typical Innate Divine Saints, understanding laws only requires us to continuously tap into our bloodline power. Does this truly make us superior to other beings, rulers of the Great Desolation?"

Randeng was momentarily stunned. He hadn't expected Houtu to be preoccupied with these matters. Weren't the Witch Clan generally proud of being the Pangu Orthodox?

However, he didn't know that Houtu disagreed with the Witch Clan's aggressive expansion and opposition to the Demon Clan, which was why she had argued with the other Ancestor Witches and left to find new hunting grounds.

"Fellow Daoist, you Twelve Ancestral Witches each naturally control different laws. Have you never considered that perhaps Great God Pangu intended for you to bear different responsibilities?"

Randeng patiently guided her, sharing his understanding with Houtu.

"Just like you, Fellow Daoist, you can naturally control the Earth Veins. If you were to use this to regulate the Earth Veins of the Great Desolation, wouldn't that be a great Merit? Perhaps you could even develop a Primordial Spirit because of it."

As Randeng continued to explain, Houtu's eyes grew brighter.

"Fellow Daoist, would you be willing to come with me to the Witch Clan and persuade my brothers?"

Houtu suddenly asked, startling Randeng.