Chapter 46: Seventh-Rank Pathways
"The path to the Seventh Tier... should be here!"
The eyes of the golden double pupil figure grew even brighter!
He vaguely understood the direction he needed to take next. Although he still lacked some ideas on the specific actions, it was undoubtedly an excellent start.
And soon, 'Yao' and Xuan Min finally opened their eyes one after the other.
The two of them were immediately attracted to the golden double pupil figure in front of them.
Yao was suddenly startled.
Looking at this face, which was clearly unfamiliar yet remarkably familiar.
Countless memories erupted violently in that moment!
Like a tempestuous wave, crazily crashing against the barriers he had set for himself… then finally breaching the dam!
A look of forlorn loss, enlightenment, and regret flashed through Yao's eyes.
He then looked down and said softly:
"Father, no, you should be Father's incarnation, right?"
This call instantly left Yi and Xuan Min stunned on the spot.
"Father? Incarnation?"
Yi looked incredulously at the golden double pupil figure, then couldn't help but glance at Yao.
At this moment, he suddenly realized that the faces of these two people indeed bore a certain resemblance!
And Xuan Min was initially a bit astonished, but quickly regained her composure.
Having accompanied Yao for many years, no one understood Yao's uniqueness better than she did, and she was mentally prepared, though she hadn't expected Yao's father to have such an appearance… Surely, Yao was still more attractive.
Muttering a couple of words in her heart, though a bit curious, she hesitated but still stood beside Yao and gave a salute to the golden double pupil figure:
"Xuan Min, greetings… Father."
The gaze of the golden double pupil figure swept over them, nodding slightly:
"Yi An has indeed found a good girl."
Then he waved his hand and said:
"I am an incarnation, named… 'Chong Hua.'
"To avoid confusion, you may call me Uncle Chong Hua."
The double pupils rendered color, and thus he was named Chong Hua.
Compared to the various strange names the main body could have taken, he preferred the one he chose for himself.
"Uncle Chong Hua!"
Upon hearing this, Xuan Min immediately beamed with joy and affectionately called out.
However, she was taken aback, then turned to look at Yao:
"Yi An?"
Yao, no, Wang Yi'an cast an apologetic glance at her.
Xuan Min felt reassured.
Wang Yi'an then turned to the golden double pupil figure and said softly:
"Father, do you want me to go back?"
Chong Hua shook his head:
"Not at all. It's just that things outside aren't going well. I've fought for so long for you, but the situation in the Northern Continent has made no progress… My purpose in entering the realm was partly to explore the path beyond Class VI of the Dao of True Martial and partly to consolidate the power of the Witch Clan as soon as possible to deal with external threats."
Upon hearing of the need to consolidate the Witch Clan's power, both Yi and Xuan Min frowned.
Yi couldn't help but speak up:
"Uncle Chong Hua, what do you mean by consolidating the Witch Clan?"
Chong Hua frowned slightly.
Wang Yi'an explained to Yi:
"Senior Brother, Uncle Chong Hua means to screen the Witch People for those fit for purpose… Are they looking for Class V True Martial Cultivators?"
"Senior Brother?"
Yi was once again taken aback.
He suddenly realized that Yao, too, knew about his identity as the reincarnation body of Wang Xu.
And Chong Hua, hearing Wang Yi'an's words, shook his head:
"Class V isn't enough..."
Yi quickly said:
"Uncle Chong Hua may not know, we've already developed a method of Combined Attack Daoist Soldiers extremely suitable for the Witch Clan…"
"Is it the Twelve Dutian Formation? I've seen it."
Chong Hua calmly shook his head and said:
"It is indeed quite excellent. But the enemies we encountered before were Class VII and even higher. Class V is still quite insufficient; at least Class VI is required! And the more, the better."
"Moreover..."
Chong Hua looked at Yi and frowned:
"You should call me Teacher."
Yi hesitated for a moment, glanced at Wang Yi'an, saw Wang Yi'an signaling him, until he finally decided, gave a disciple's salute to Chong Hua:
"Yi, pays respect to Teacher."
"You may rise."
Chong Hua's expression slightly softened, helping Yi up, then simply recounted to Wang Yi'an and the others what had happened in the Little Cang World earlier.
Yi and Xuan Min were greatly shocked, realizing how vast the world outside truly was.
"I will stay here, urge you to cultivate well, and quickly integrate the Witch People within the continent to function sooner... Previously, I heard you were worried about having no one to assume the position of the Shaman Master, along with those rebellious leaders, so I might as well handle it altogether for you!"
Chong Hua looked at Wang Yi'an, showcasing a decisive temperament in his tone.
The three of them undeniably heard the overwhelming killing intent in his voice.
Each of their hearts involuntarily sank.
Xuan Min and Yi couldn't help but look at Wang Yi'an.
Wang Yi'an's expression remained unchanged, then he nodded calmly and said:
"Then it's hard work for Uncle Chong Hua."
Chong Hua gave a slight nod:
"There are other matters I need to attend to; I'll return in a few days."
After speaking, he disappeared without a trace.
Seeing Chong Hua leave, Xuan Min couldn't contain her concern any longer, looked at Wang Yi'an, and said solemnly: "Yao... Yi An, it was so hard to achieve the current peace among the Witch Clan's various tribes, once Uncle Chong Hua makes a move, I'm afraid hearts will be divided!"
Wang Yi'an frowned, seemingly deep in thought, and shook his head slightly upon hearing this:
"Father has always been meticulous and rarely goes for harsh methods lightly. Uncle Chong Hua is his incarnation, and it's unlikely to be an exception to this, speaking thus maybe to play the villain, a swift and decisive strike to eliminate future troubles for good..."
"Do you support his action?"
Yi couldn't help but ask.
"You can take action against those leaders, but you mustn't involve the common Witch People..."
Wang Yi'an shook his head again.
However, Xuan Min disagreed, saying:
"If it truly comes to a slaughter, the implications could be widespread, how could you take care... Furthermore, I'm worried your father will use our entire Witch Clan as cannon fodder."