Originally, the scheme devised by Hongjun was progressing exceptionally smoothly, with every single link steadily advancing according to prearranged steps. His meticulously planned Conferment of Gods was nearing completion, and by then, various factions would fall into endless strife over the contention for mortal Qi fortune and faith, leaving them with no time whatsoever to spare for the changes unfolding in the Primordial World.
Yet, much to Hongjun's astonishment, that departed "one"—or perhaps the will of Pangu—had all along been quietly watching over this world. The moral principles advocated by Jiejiao fused with that thread of survival, thus giving birth to the present Leader of Tongtian. It was precisely under his guidance that the entire Primordial World broke free from Hongjun's design and embarked upon a brand-new path.
Although the Witch Clan possessed no primordial spirits and thus found it extremely difficult to practice the unfathomable arts of primordial spirit divination, they nevertheless retained a certain degree of prophetic capability, relying on the sudden stirnings in the hearts of the mighty as well as the Witch Clan's own unique bloodline-warning aptitude, coupled with mysterious witchcraft deduction. Furthermore, owing to her close connection with the Netherworld Way, Houtu had long since harbored a premonition of this.
Chapter 108