"You want to raise someone of your own to become one of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors?"
Houtu narrowed her eyes at Zhunti.
She truly had not expected Zhunti to have such an idea!
"But surely you aren't kind enough to come offering merit to my Witch Clan for nothing?"
Houtu knew what Zhunti and his senior brother were like, and her heart grew even more wary.
"Please don't overthink it, Fellow Daoist. Some of our disciples also have their eyes on the position of Teacher of the Heavenly Sovereign."
Zhunti was very straightforward.
The Witch Clan would receive the lion's share of the merit, while they would take the smaller portion. Neither side would lose out.
In any case, if Hongjun's plans came to nothing, the Witch Clan-or rather, Houtu-would have to take the lightning strike for them.
For them, there was no downside to this matter, whether it succeeded or failed.
"I'll consider it."
Although Houtu was deeply tempted, she did not agree immediately.
Tempting as Zhunti's proposal sounded, Houtu still decided to ask Xu Tong.
Without her even realizing it, Xu Tong had become Houtu's pillar of support.
After all, the Witch Clan was a race that worshipped strength.
"Very well. I hope you will give it careful consideration, Fellow Daoist."
Zhunti did not demand an immediate answer from Houtu. He turned and vanished.
After thinking it over, Houtu still felt she needed to hear Xu Tong's opinion.
So she headed straight to Xu Tong's Dao Field.
"Daoist Companion Houtu, what happened?"
Seeing Houtu rush into his abode in such a hurry, Xu Tong looked utterly surprised.
"Daoist Companion Tongtian, Zhunti just visited me and urged me to send members of the Witch Clan to contend for the positions of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors.