Great Xia, Fengju Yumen Mountain.
In the mythology of Great Xia, this is the gateway where the sun and moon set.
However, in the eyes of those in the know, this is the legendary Wushan, the base camp of the Spirit Mountain Ten Witches.
As the Heart Image Barrier fragment of the second Witch King, this was originally a Secret Realm, hidden within Jade Gate Mountain.
But at some point, a seemingly real yet illusory mist began to pour out from Wushan, gradually covering the entire mountain range.
Nowadays, all citizens of Great Xia living in this area have been relocated, leaving only the Gods who wish to explore its mysteries.
"The witches report that a few more Gods tried to intrude into Wushan yesterday."
In the grand hall deep within Wushan, Wu Ji, holding a scepter, bent over and then walked with aged steps towards Wu Xian.
"Just some insignificant pests, no need to pay them any mind."
Hearing this, Wu Xian merely chuckled lightly.
Compared to Wu Ji, Wu Xian, an Undead, merely looked a bit older.
In terms of energy and mind, however, he was still in the peak state of his lifetime.
"What we should be more concerned about now is that Pathfinder who infiltrated Wushan last time..."
"Although I managed to repel him with the power of the ’Wushan Tripod’ last time, he also took advantage of the opportunity to steal part of the second Witch King’s power."
"After some time of thinking and divination, I have determined that he wants to perfect his own path using the power of the ’Wushan Tripod’."
At this point, the smile on Wu Xian’s face vanished, and his tone became much deeper.
"Unfortunately, I have been unable to locate him, nor can I complete the missing part of the ’Wushan Tripod,’ which is why the second Witch King’s power continues to leak."
In fact, this is one of the main reasons why Wu Xian decided so hastily to initiate the Witch King ceremony.
He must complete the inheritance of the tenth Witch King before the power of the ’Wushan Tripod’ completely dissipates.
Otherwise, without the crucial power of the ’Wushan Tripod,’ the new Witch King could not possibly integrate and embody the power of the previous nine Witch Kings.
"So, is this also why you chose to select the new Witch King from the Hundred Lands Mountain Range?"
Frowning slightly, Wu Ji clearly did not agree with Wu Xian’s decision.
Unlike those unruly Witch Kings of the past.
Due to the presence of Li Boyang, the Hundred Lands Mountain Range has far more cohesion and unity than Great Xia.
A Witch King selected from there might not be the Witch King of Great Xia, but rather the Witch King of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range in the future.
"That is just one of the reasons."
Nodding without concealing anything, Wu Xian’s voice was exceptionally calm.
"With the growing advantages of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, many Gods, Great Witches, and even citizens have thoughts of migrating."
"How Great Xia was established back then, and how the Xia Union is developing now, I believe I don’t need to emphasize to you again!"
"Over time, today’s Hundred Lands Mountain Range will be like the Great Xia of old."
"After absorbing the essence of all nations, it will become the indisputable hegemon on this land, guiding the future order."
This is the growth process of Great Xia, how could Wu Ji not be familiar with it?
But it is precisely because he is too familiar with this process that farsighted Great Witches like Wu Ji feel fear.
"Do you think this trend is unstoppable? So you chose to join actively?"
Seeming to understand Wu Xian’s thoughts, yet more puzzled, Wu Ji thus questioned.
Born as a Witch of Great Xia, dying as a Witch of Great Xia.
All the education Wu Ji received since childhood regarded the identity of "Witch of Great Xia" as an honor.
He simply couldn’t imagine a day when Great Xia no longer existed, replaced by a new nation led by that Celestial Being, what kind of scene that would be.
"No, or rather, not entirely..."
"As far as I know, the Hundred Lands Mountain Range has always restricted the influx of outsiders."
"So far, besides the Butterfly People, only some strong individuals are allowed to settle in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."
"So why not seize this opportunity to learn their cultivation methods and governance concepts, making Great Xia stronger, then reverse-absorb the essence of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range?"
Wu Xian’s statement clarified the theory Great Xia has long practiced.
Great Xia never rejects advanced things, as long as those things can be used for its own benefit, they have confidence to become stronger than the original owners.
"Learning that Celestial Being’s cultivation method and governance concept? Will he give us this time?"
Slightly surprised with mouth agape, Wu Ji asked in confusion.
"Heh, that’s the cleverness of that Celestial Being."
Gazing deeply at Wu Ji, Wu Xian continued from the perspective of a Longevity Seeker.
"Do you think Great Xia can always draw on the essence and wisdom of other Fang Kingdoms by relying on its own strength?"
"If you think so, then that’s really too superficial."
"In the thousands of years since the founding of Great Xia, we have faced not fewer than a crisis of extinction with Gods far beyond our imagination."
"But we have endured, and ultimately emerged as the victorious ones standing on this land."
"What do you think we relied on?"
"When a country is in its development stage and wants to grow stronger, it can indeed rely on some external people and things."
"But if a country ultimately aims to become ’the strongest,’ then it can only rely on its own strength."
"Compared to other Fang Kingdoms, Great Xia’s force and wisdom are secondary, what’s most important is that our main population always presents an overwhelming advantage."
"Thus, we can continuously absorb external essence, using them as nutrients for our own growth."
Seeing Wu Ji still a bit bewildered, Wu Xian continued his patient advice.
"That Celestial Being obviously realized this, which is why he limits external settlers in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."
"Do you believe, even if the Hundred Lands Mountain Range were opened..."
"That Celestial Being would only accept those like the Butterfly People, devoid of faith, devoid of culture, devoid of a Fang Kingdom, a ’blank slate.’"
"Only when this ’blank slate’ is filled with the traces of the Celestial Being, would they truly be regarded as part of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."
Looking at the gradually enlightened Wu Ji, Wu Xian made his final concluding remarks.
"That Celestial Being is expanding the main population of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, with ambitions surpassing those of Great Xia."
"Great Xia would only accept the human race, but that Celestial Being is accepting all intelligent beings, then reforging them into the main body known as the ’Hundred Lands Mountain Range.’"
"Whether it’s the mountain people reproducing themselves or accepting external populations, it all takes time."
"What we, Great Xia, must do is to become even stronger before then, strong enough to resist, even reverse-assimilate the entities of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."
"In terms of population numbers, Great Xia possesses an absolute advantage, what we lack is merely wisdom and concepts."
"And a Witch King born from the Hundred Lands Mountain Range can bring us this wisdom and concept."
Looking at Wu Xian’s face, filled with ancientness and wisdom, Wu Ji remained silent.
Because of fears of being assimilated by Great Xia into the Xia Union, that Celestial Being restricts outsiders from entering the Hundred Lands Mountain Range, until the main population catches up.
The same understanding of that Celestial Being’s intentions leads Wu Xian to decide to accelerate the growth of Great Xia.
Even if this involves some risk, it is much better than stagnating and ultimately being surpassed and defeated by the Hundred Lands Mountain Range.
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