Chapter 969: Chapter 988: Houtu in Panic
Speaking of the most prosperous Divine Continent in the Earth Immortal Realm, it must be the Eastern Victory Continent. This Eastern Victory Continent can be described as a land of outstanding people and advantageous location, with countless Daoist traditions spreading within it, also known as the foremost of the four major Divine Continents.
The Witch Clan lineage receives the Creation of Heaven and Earth. Although they lack a Primordial Spirit, their physical bodies can be considered the best in the Three Realms, and no clan or Daoist tradition can match their cultivation in body refinement.
The Witch Clan has few members, but each one is incredibly powerful. Even an ordinary member of the Witch Clan can be comparable to a Taiyi Golden Immortal. Ever since Houtu became a Saint, the Witch Clan has established their ancestral land in the Eastern Victory Continent.
Everyone yields, and no one dares to provoke them. Since the emergence of the Witch Clan, they have swept across all directions, oppressing the Demon Race, which has made many Daoist traditions large and small become friendly with them.
Unfortunately, this situation did not last long. When Ye Xuan resurfaced between Heaven and Earth, not only did he knock Nuwa off her Saint position, but he also unified the Three Realms, causing the Witch Clan to deflate like a balloon and fall into a slump.
Because Houtu had once joined forces with several Heavenly Dao Saints to attack Ye Xuan, she now resides in the ancestral land of the Witch Clan and has ordered the Witch Clan members never to venture out of the ancestral land, fearing that it would provoke the Heavenly Court’s killing intent.
After all, the Demon Race submitted to Ye Xuan, and now the situation has reversed. Although Houtu is a Saint, since witnessing Ye Xuan’s terrifying cultivation, she has been deeply worried that he might come to seek them out.
Witch Clan Temple.
Houtu sits cross-legged in the void, with the Reincarnation Holy Light flickering slightly, while several Ancestor Witches and some key figures of the Witch Clan sit below Houtu on both sides.
Silence reigns, so quiet that a pin drop could be heard. The atmosphere in the entire Witch Clan Temple is slightly heavy, with everyone’s gaze focused on Houtu, a hint of doubt crossing everyone’s eyes.
"What are you afraid of?"
"What are you all afraid of?"
Suddenly, Houtu slowly opens her eyes, exhaling a turbid breath, her voice like thunder piercing the ears, causing the hearts of the Witch Clan members present to tremble. They hurriedly bow to Houtu.
"Lady, Ye Xuan has unified the Three Realms, and although he passed the imperial position to Ziwei, he has great enmity with our Witch Clan. Moreover, back in the day, you teamed up with other Saints to besiege him. We’re just afraid that Ye Xuan...!" Tian Hao Ancestor Witch hesitates, but he doesn’t need to continue, as everyone understands what he means.
"Lady, Ye Xuan is by no means a benevolent character; he has a vengeful nature. Our clan should prepare early, otherwise if Ye Xuan attacks, our clan might face great calamity." Xuanming Ancestor Witch speaks earnestly.
As the two Ancestor Witches voice their concerns, the Witch Clan members present all chime in, causing the entire Ancestral Witch Temple to become extremely noisy.
"Noisy!"
Houtu sternly reprimands, instantly silencing the Witch Clan members. Everyone’s eyes once again turn to Houtu.
"Merely a Ye Xuan, he is nothing but an alternative path. How could he frighten you into such a state? His ability to knock Nuwa off her Saint position was coincidental. As long as I, Houtu, am with the Witch Clan, our clan will certainly remain safe." Houtu severely rebukes, which causes the Witch Clan members present to feel ashamed and lowers their heads, not daring to look at Nuwa.
Looking at the clan members’ embarrassed expressions, Houtu’s anger slightly eases as she says, "Our clan is the true successor of Pangu. Let’s not mention that I am a Saint, even the Ancient Twelve Ancestor Witches can manifest into Pangu’s True Body. If Ye Xuan truly dares to attack our clan, this Saint will naturally ensure he comes but cannot leave."
"Look at yourselves, where is the slightest bit of our clan’s dignity? If outsiders see this, won’t they laugh at our Witch Clan for fearing Ye Xuan?" Houtu’s expression turns cold.
"Earth Queen speaks rightly. Our Witch Clan is blessed by Heaven and Earth, each member is an unparalleled figure. Earth Queen is also a Saint, and our clan even has the Earth’s first Absolute Formation, the Dutian Twelve Gods Slaughter Formation. Even if Ye Xuan’s power is at its peak, he must weigh our Witch Clan’s strength." Qiangliang Ancestor Witch speaks out enthusiastically.
"Just Ye Xuan, as long as this Saint is here, he cannot stir up any trouble." Houtu spoke solemnly, also comforting the Witch Clan members.
"No... not good!"
Suddenly, rapid footsteps are heard from outside the Witch Clan Temple as a Great Witch rushes in without even having time to announce, cold sweat covering his forehead, his face filled with panic and fright as if he had encountered something incredibly terrifying.
"Audacious! What is causing you such panic that you intrude here without announcement? Do you not know the Lady is discussing important matters of the Witch Clan with us?" Xuanming Ancestor Witch reproaches.
"La... Lady... Ba... Bad news... Ye... Ye Xuan... Ye Xuan is here."
The Great Witch’s face is extremely pale, his voice trembling, speaking incoherently, yet still manages to convey his words.
"What?"
"What did you say?"
Houtu’s previously majestic demeanor dramatically changes, panic manifesting on her face. Even the auspicious clouds she sat upon instantly dissipate, she staggered, proving how shocked she was inside.
Just moments ago, Houtu was belittling Ye Xuan with bold words, but upon hearing the news of Ye Xuan’s arrival at the Witch Clan, she became extremely panicked, losing the slightest bit of a Saint’s dignity.
Slandering, blatantly slandering, at this moment Houtu’s current stance is simply slapping her own face, yet she couldn’t care less now. She asks the Great Witch under the temple with a trembling voice, "You... what did you just say?"
"Report... Reporting to the Lady... Ye... Ye Xuan says he’s here to visit you... He’s... He’s currently waiting outside the mountain gate...!" The Great Witch looks as if he’s going to break down in tears, seemingly using all his strength to say these words.
"It’s over... it’s over!"
Houtu’s expression freezes, her face pales, whole person plunging into a state of ultimate panic.
Although Houtu was denouncing Ye Xuan just now, she was doing it to boost the Witch Clan’s morale. Actually, long ago, she considered leading the Witch Clan to hide in her own small world, never to appear in the Three Realms again.
Because Houtu never forgot Nuwa’s tragic fate, she witnessed firsthand how Nuwa was knocked off her Saint position, how her Hongmeng Purple Qi was extracted by Ye Xuan, ultimately ending with her soul scattering.
"How is this possible? How could he arrive so quickly?" Houtu paces back and forth in the hall, the Reincarnation Holy Light around her extremely unstable, proving how shaken she was.
"A fine Ye Xuan indeed, daring to come to our Witch Clan, today surely he will have no return."
Xuanming Ancestor Witch roars fiercely, causing other clan members to vie in agreement, various magic treasures and spiritual weapons are brandished as if ready for a life and death battle with Ye Xuan.
Clearly, Houtu’s words have greatly bolstered their morale, and they believe in Houtu as a Heavenly Dao Saint. Moreover, the Witch Clan has the Dutian Twelve Gods Slaughter Formation, capable of not fearing Ye Xuan at all.