Di Jiang rose to his feet, his voice echoing through Pangu Hall:
"Since Houtu has brought this matter before the assembly, let us vote on it.
Remember—whether she becomes Reincarnation ultimately rests with Houtu herself.
She chose to inform us out of responsibility toward the Wu Clan, and out of respect for us, her older siblings.
At such a critical moment, we should support her, not question her."
As his words fell, the Twelve Ancestor Wizards almost simultaneously raised their hands, palms lifted in unison throughout the hall, symbolizing their unanimous support.
All Ancestor Wizards looked toward Houtu, their expressions varied.
Some were solemn, some helpless, some worried, and some held a faint trace of approval.
In truth, after laying the matter bare and discussing it thoroughly, most Ancestor Wizards were not entirely obstinate.
Continuing to contend for supremacy was certainly one path, but with the Saints' threat right before them, the Wu Clan truly needed another foundation for self-preservation—and perhaps even retaliation.
Simply exterminating demons and seizing luck was already beginning to feel inadequate.
Perhaps some Ancestor Wizards still did not believe that becoming Reincarnation was the right path.
But their eldest brother Di Jiang was right. Since their little sister had already made her decision,
and was walking the path she believed to be right, they, as her older siblings, should support her.
"Good." Di Jiang straightened his back and said in a deep voice:
"Now that everything has been made clear, Houtu, go ahead and do it without worry."
"Yes." Xuanming echoed, "With us here, the Wu Clan will not let those Demon Race beasts gain any advantage."
Zhu Jiuyin closed his eyes for a moment before saying calmly, "Do not regret what you have done; once you act, do not regret it.
"Since you have chosen