"Your reasons may convince me, but they will definitely not convince the other Great Witches and the Gods."
After a brief silence, Wu Ji spoke.
Interest groups exist in every era, in every nation, and Great Xia is no exception.
Especially decisions like Wu Xian's, which are akin to "inviting wolves into the house."
Whether successful or not, it will inevitably lead to a great disaster.
After all, on Li Boyang's past life Earth, "racial integration" has never been a mild term.
Even when pushed by those in power with absolute authority, "racial integration" often becomes synonymous with chaos, violence, war, and even century-long turmoil.
Let alone when two comparably large entities wish to integrate.
It always ends with one side completely subduing the other, leaving no room for in-between possibilities.
"This is a game, and also an opportunity..."
"Do you want to wait until the Hundred Lands Mountain Range fully develops a script, culture, and civilization completely different from Great Xia before attempting this?"
"Once that happens, all that will remain between the two sides is war, and certainly a war where one side annihilates the other."
"With the Celestial Being present, how likely do you think we are to win this war?"
With just a retort, Wu Xian succeeded in plunging Wu Ji into silence once more.
In a world with absolute strength, an individual's will can often override the collective.
"So, how long do you think it will take for the Hundred Lands Mountain Range to truly grow?"
Faced with Wu Ji's question, Wu Xian merely gave a nonchalant smile.
"As long as the Celestial Being does not change his thoughts and decisions, this period will be neither too short nor too long."
"Otherwise, he wouldn't limit the number of outsiders allowed into the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."
"Either a pure group like white paper, or individuals willing to accept his ideology..."
"In any case, this time will be enough for Great Xia to regain the confidence to stand against it."
Hearing the underlying meaning in Wu Xian's words, Wu Ji did not argue further but instead asked a question that perplexed him deeply.
"Is it necessary?"
"If that Celestial Being intends to promote the 'Great Fusion', why insist on the notion of '主体'?"
"For this, he even slows down the progress of the 'Great Fusion', giving Great Xia a moment of respite."
At this point, Wu Ji's voice paused slightly.
"To that Celestial Being, he could simply, like you, suppress all internal opposition with force."
"No, he doesn't even need to use force. He could do it just with his prestige in the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."
This is the role of an absolute powerhouse, and the biggest difference between this world and Earth.
For someone like Li Boyang, the acknowledged Great Celestial God of the time, his will to some extent represents the direction of the era.
Just like the Celestial Emperor ten thousand years ago.
As long as he remains immortal, no living being would dare to openly resist Him.
In this way, even if conflicts and contradictions arise during the "Great Fusion," Li Boyang can certainly suppress them with ease.
"So, this is the biggest difference between me and that Celestial Being."
"I've lived long enough to see through many things, so even my perspective on emotions is somewhat different from yours."
With a slight nostalgia in his eyes, Wu Xian's tone remained calm and steady.
"Whether as a Celestial Being or a Tao Ancestor..."
"No matter what we call him, he is ultimately a mountain person, with his parents and kin."
"Even if he does not admit to this, subconsciously he will see himself as a mountain person."
"And incidentally, the current Hundred Lands Mountain Range was established by the mountain people."
"The essence of rapidly advancing the 'Great Fusion' is actually to encroach on the past labor achievements of the mountain people."
"Improved seeds, reservoirs, dams, bridges, roads, ships, villages, schools, canals, talismans, Bronze Beasts, Sound Transmission Talismans, gliders, rune newspapers, Sky Base Stations..."
"All these things we can name now were basically built and developed by the mountain people from scratch."
"If it were you, could you accept a group of outsiders occupying the thousands of years of civilization achievements of Great Xia under the guise of 'fusion'?"
Decisively shaking his head, Wu Ji couldn't even accept the possibility of the tenth Witch King being an outsider, let alone the idea of Great Xia being usurped.
"You see, here is the conclusion?"
"That Celestial Being indeed welcomes outsiders to join the Hundred Lands Mountain Range."
"But the premise is that these outsiders must also participate in the construction, not just reap the benefits."
"Civilization, culture, race, even family, are fruits forged through repeated joint efforts, not just a mere label."
"Only by personally participating in the construction can outsiders truly integrate into the large collective of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range and not abandon it for insignificant gains."
"Otherwise, how are they different from greedy, self-serving wolves ready to scatter at the sight of danger?"
Not hiding his envy, Wu Xian further stated.
"If not for time constraints and the small possibility..."
"I would also want the future Witch King to integrate into Great Xia and truly acknowledge the civilization achievements created by Great Xia."
It was only then that Wu Ji completely understood Wu Xian's intention.
The other party was standing from a higher perspective, planning for the future as a Longevity Seeker.
Wu Xian did not care whether the tenth Witch King leaned towards the Hundred Lands Mountain Range or Great Xia.
He only cared whether the tenth Witch King could stir Great Xia's dynamism like a catfish while bringing the Celestial Being's cultivation method and governance ideals into Great Xia.
As long as this objective is achieved, the task of the tenth Witch King would be complete.
In other words, in Wu Xian's eyes, the tenth Witch King is merely a transition, while the eleventh Witch King is the one he truly considers belonging to Great Xia.
That Witch King will, in some future era, lead Great Xia to challenge the status of the Hundred Lands Mountain Range in that era.
Regardless of success or failure, Wu Xian, as the strategist, has already done his best.
After all, Wu Xian was maneuvering against the Great Celestial God of the time.
To do this much is enough to testify to Wu Xian's wisdom and foresight.
"I will do all I can to support you, hoping neither of us will regret today's decision."
This time, Wu Ji did not remain silent for too long but quickly made his choice.
Because, as with every previous decision,
Despite countless concerns and opinions, Wu Ji was persuaded by the Longevity Seeker who watched him grow up.
"There is no such thing as a 'no regret' choice in this world, only a struggle of 'doing our best'..."
"I think that Celestial Being must also be troubled by this 'Great Fusion' destined to leave a deep historical mark."
"After we enter the fray and give it our all, future generations will judge right and wrong."
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