87: Li Yun made his move, and Di Jiang invited all the gods.

"Excellent!"

Li Yun took in the entire scene, his heart filled with immense joy at this moment.

After all, compared to the temptation of things like Spiritual Roots or Spirit Treasures, Luck was the most fatal poison.

As long as they chose to join the Witch Race and used the Witch Race's Luck to advance to Quasi-Saint, there would be no possibility of abandoning or giving it up.

In this way, these Cultivators would share a common enemy with the Witch Race. As the Witch Race continued to grow stronger, they would receive even more benefits. Consequently, in the future, the Witch Race would not just be an excluded existence, but a true Hegemon of the Great Desolation.

As for the Yao Race...

Given the heavy losses Dijun and the others had suffered previously, there was no possibility of them making a comeback in the short term.

With the addition of so many Cultivators, the Witch Race would be unstoppable. Even if the Yao Race truly recovered in the future, they would no longer be able to pose a threat to the Witch Race.

Thinking of this, the corners of Li Yun's mouth curled up, and he immediately sent a message to Di Jiang: "Ancestral Witch Di Jiang, now is the perfect time. Invite them to join the Witch Race!"

"Promise them that as long as they join the Witch Race, they can enjoy the protection and blessing of the Witch Race's Luck!"

"Don't worry about how much they will take. After all, the Witch Race is centered on the Witches. The Luck they obtain will at most be on par with a Great Witch; they won't be able to threaten the Ancestral Witches or you."

"Furthermore, with the addition of Cultivators, the Witch Race's territory can continue to expand. With these Cultivators helping to guard the areas, ordinary people won't dare to cause trouble."

"And with them stationed there, the establishment of Witch Race tribes will be smoother, and there won't be a need to dispatch too many Great Witches to be scattered about guarding places..."

Listening to Li Yun's explanation, Di Jiang's eyes suddenly lit up.

Although Li Yun had said before that this matter was beneficial to the Witch Race, he hadn't quite seen exactly where the benefits lay.

But now it was different.

According to Li Yun's explanation, there were definitely people among this group of Cultivators who had obtained the Method of Proving the Dao through Fortune, and joining the Witch Race was the best choice for these people.

In this way, the Witch Race would also have its own Cultivators. When facing provocations from groups like the Demon God Palace in the future, they could prepare in advance and even have more room for choice.

At this thought, Di Jiang nodded imperceptibly and then stepped forward, saying, "Fellow Daoists, please hear me out!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the Cultivators present looked toward Di Jiang.

Although they didn't know what he was going to say, he was a Quasi-Saint powerhouse, after all, so they had to give him Face.

Especially those who had obtained the Method of Proving the Dao through Fortune; their eyes were now full of expectation. Aside from a very small number of Cultivators who had their own organizations, the vast majority were Loose Cultivators.

They could indeed go and establish their own forces, but to put it bluntly, it wouldn't last long and couldn't compare to the Witch Race.

Under these circumstances, Di Jiang didn't beat around the bush and said straightforwardly, "Fellow Daoists, the rise of my Witch Race is already inevitable. However, as our territory expands, there are still many places where my Witch Race feels a bit overextended. Because we lack Primordial Spirits, this has led to deficiencies in communication, information notification, and calculating the Secrets of Heaven!"

"Seeing all of you Fellow Daoists gathered here today, to be honest, I am extremely envious. After all, my Witch Race's lack of Primordial Spirits is a major flaw, and it is also extremely disadvantageous for the growth of our race."

"Therefore, I hope some among you Fellow Daoists can join my Witch Race. I can grant those who join the treatment of a Great Witch, whether it be authority, the right to speak, or the distribution of Luck—no exceptions!"

"I wonder if any of you Fellow Daoists are willing to join my Witch Race and become our partners?"

As soon as these words came out, there was dead silence.

The expressions of the vast majority of Cultivators changed, and their gaze toward Di Jiang held an extra hint of wariness.

After all, in this situation, the Witch Race was already a top-tier force in the Great Desolation; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a Hegemon.

But the Witch Race's flaws were also obvious. Without Primordial Spirits, they were still somewhat constrained in many aspects. Because of this, everyone hadn't been too concerned about the Witch Race's expansion.

But now it was different.

Once Cultivators joined the Witch Race, the combination of their strengths would make the Witch Race unstoppable. Plus, with someone like Di Yi advising them, then... "Ancestral Witch Di Jiang, are you serious?"

"But if we join, what do we need to do?"

Some were wary and guarded, while others were excited.

Hearing that they could enjoy Great Witch treatment and even share in the blessing of Luck, how could they sit still?

One Cultivator stepped forward to ask, and the surrounding Cultivators also stared intently at Di Jiang, waiting for his answer.

Joining the Witch Race.

This was the best choice.

But what would they do after joining? Would they just get paid for doing nothing? That might seem nice, but it would make people uncomfortable. Moreover, they knew very well that only with greater contributions would they receive greater recognition and more Luck.

"This~"

Hearing this, Di Jiang opened his mouth and for a moment really didn't know how to answer. He subconsciously looked toward where Di Yi was and said, "Fellow Daoist Di Yi, what do you think?"

As soon as these words were spoken, a sharp light flashed in the eyes of the surrounding Cultivators.

They never expected that Di Jiang would actually take the initiative to seek help from Li Yun. This meant that his status within the Witch Race was truly transcendent, perhaps even on par with an Ancestral Witch.

Did this mean that if their own future contributions were great enough, they could also reach such a level? Once they enjoyed status and treatment on the level of an Ancestral Witch, the blessing of Luck would cause their cultivation to soar rapidly, and even... "That is simple!"

Taking in the reactions of the surrounding Cultivators, Li Yun smiled indifferently and spoke: "In your eyes, it may seem like Cultivators have nothing to do after joining the Witch Race, but in my view, it is a complementary relationship where both parties can get what they need."

Facing their gazes, Li Yun spoke without hesitation: "For example, Cultivators can perform Artifact Refining, and the Witch Race occupies a vast territory with countless Artifact Refining Materials, yet they do not know how to refine and cannot create Acquired Spirit Treasures!"

"But if there are Cultivators to help, the Witch Race can mass-produce Acquired Spirit Treasures. Even if they cannot refine them normally, if innate turbid qi is injected into them during the refining process, making them Turbid Qi Spirit Treasures, they would be perfectly suited for the Witch Race members."

"For another example, Cultivators can perform Alchemy. If they can refine some Medicinal Pills to strengthen blood and Qi, it would be a huge boost for the weaker members of the Witch Race."

"Furthermore, Cultivators know Formations. While some profound Formations are indeed unsuitable for the Witch Race, some simple Formations are suitable for them to use, which would greatly enhance their combat power!"

"Most importantly, Cultivators possess Primordial Spirits and can peer into the Secrets of Heaven. If anyone tries to plot against the Witch Race in the future, you will be able to sense it, know in advance, and inform the Ancestral Witches!"

"And for example..."