I Come to Teach You Cultivation

Chapter 333 - 16: Oldest Witch (Part 1)

Under the bright moonlight.

When Li Boyang saw off Li Jingshu, who was full of joy, only the silent chirping of cicadas remained around.

Occasional barks from the village would gradually quiet down at the scolding of the Huodous.

This is the present Li Family Village, a peaceful and serene mountain village.

"If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, it would be hard to believe that these mountains could become so prosperous."

With a long, deep sigh, a figure slowly emerged from the darkness not far away.

The figure wasn’t particularly tall, yet it emitted an undeniable aura of power.

Anyone who saw him for the first time would inevitably focus on that aged face.

It was a testament to the passage of time and the mark of wisdom.

"Prosperity?"

Not at all surprised by the old man’s appearance, Li Boyang merely turned around calmly.

At some point, the Celestial Eye at his brow had quietly opened, staring intently at the old man’s figure without shifting.

"As the ’Oldest Witch’ from Great Xia..."

"When I hear the words ’prosperity’ from your mouth, I don’t know whether to feel honored or unfortunate for the mountains."

Facing Li Boyang’s sharp words, the old man merely chuckled, as if he hadn’t sensed any hostility at all.

"You’re joking, Celestial Being. It’s my honor to be born in the same era as you."

"When Wu Yi insisted on choosing you as the next Witch King, I knew his intentions were doomed to fail."

"Someone like you is a pioneer like the first Witch King, a saint leading the world into a new era."

At this point, the old man paused slightly.

"What surprised me was that though Wu Yi didn’t manage to convince you, he himself took the opportunity to step into the realm of the Great Celestial God."

"The Path of Celestial and Human you imparted, I’ve somewhat heard of along my journey."

"From Great Xia’s perspective, from Teacher Wu Yi’s standpoint, your actions are undoubtedly a calamity."

"But from humanity’s perspective, from the whole world’s perspective, these Hundred Lands Mountains are destined to become the indisputable center of this era."

Before Li Boyang could respond, the old man had already come within a few steps of him.

Then, under Li Boyang’s slightly stunned gaze, the old man took the initiative to bow.

It was the highest level of Witch Sacrifice ritual in Great Xia, a gesture usually performed by the always proud Great Witches when facing the Witch King.

"Honored Celestial Being, I am pleased to receive your personal welcome."

"Allow me to formally introduce myself. I am Wu Yi’s teacher, the leader of the Spirit Mountain Ten Witches, and the initiator of the Witch King’s ceremony—Wu Xian."

"Of course, I am flattered by your regard."

"Though the title ’Oldest Witch’ might sound exaggerated, I can barely bear it."

"After all, to be honest, I was the apprentice of the fourth Witch King and the candidate who failed to become the fifth Witch King."

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Among the numerous legends related to Great Xia.

Divine Witch Wu Xian is undoubtedly one of the most legendary figures.

Wu Xian was born over two thousand years ago during the era of the fourth Witch King and was raised as the orthodox apprentice for the fifth Witch King.

From a young age, he demonstrated extraordinary talent.

Whether in the realm of witchcraft or listening to the prayers of all beings, he was far ahead of the other apprentices.

If history had followed its normal trajectory, Wu Xian would have unquestionably become the fifth Witch King.

This was not only believed during his era.

Even today, over two thousand years later, many people still hold this belief.

However, the course of this world’s history has never been altered by human will.

Following the death of the fourth Witch King, Great Xia lost its kingdom for the first time.

Seizing the moment after the fourth Witch King’s death when the Witch King ceremony had yet to be completed, Great Xia’s gods forcibly took control of Great Xia.

The Celestial God, led by the Youchao Clan, forcibly terminated the Witch King ceremony, interrupting Wu Xian’s potential to become the fifth Witch King.

Wu Xian’s inheritance ceremony was only half completed before he had to give up the power of the previous Witch Kings.

Fortunately, Wu Xian truly lived up to being the most esteemed apprentice of the fourth Witch King and the most outstanding Great Witch of that era.

To preserve the power of the previous Witch Kings, Wu Xian activated the Jianmu Tripod at the last moment, initiating an election for the fifth successor across the Great Xia.

As for Wu Xian himself?

He stood atop the Heaven-Reaching Tower, battling the numerous celestial gods with a mere human body.

The final outcome of that battle is unknown to anyone.

The only certainty is that Wu Xian successfully held up the celestial gods long enough for the birth and growth of the fifth Witch King.

When the fifth Witch King returned.

Great Xia experienced the most brutal and bloodthirsty Witch King.

Disregarding the tacit rules established between the previous Witch Kings and the celestial gods, the fifth Witch King slaughtered an entire era of gods with absolute power.

According to legend, it was also the fifth Witch King who eventually resurrected the long-dead Wu Xian.

Initially, no one paid attention to this detail.

Everyone merely regarded Wu Xian’s resurrection as one of the many legends of the fifth Witch King.

Because the fifth Witch King left behind the Witch King Tripod, which in Great Xia mythology was also known as the Undying Tripod.

Thus, even if the fifth Witch King indeed had the power to resurrect the dead, it wasn’t considered extraordinary among the divine beings of Great Xia.

The crux of the issue was that after the fifth Witch King died, Wu Xian remained alive.

No, it wasn’t simply being alive...

After the deaths of the sixth, seventh, and even eighth Witch Kings, Wu Xian still remained active in various parts of Great Xia.

Over two thousand years have passed, and the gods of Great Xia have turned over several generations.

But as a mortal, Wu Xian is still alive, living even longer than most gods, which is clearly abnormal.

Thus, a new legend quietly spread in Great Xia.

It was said the fifth Witch King went to the legendary Capital of Heaven and Earth, Kunlun Ruins, and found the Immortal Grass left behind by the Celestial Emperor Hao thousands of years ago to resurrect Wu Xian.

However, this inevitably raises a new question.

Why did the fifth Witch King choose not to consume the Immortal Grass himself for eternity but instead gave this opportunity to Wu Xian?

Regardless of what happened back then, Wu Xian’s presumed immortality remains a fact.

Because of this, Wu Xian not only became the ’Oldest Witch’ of Great Xia.

But also the first Great Witch granted the title of ’Divine Witch.’

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