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The dim ground was tinged with blood, and the surrounding area was dotted with withered trees and blood crows. Only in the deepest part, where the Mysterious Truth Group was located, was an unusually large golden throne that stood out brightly.
"Is it like once you sit on this throne, you can't get off?" Jiang Kehan couldn't help but complain as she looked at Hera and Jolie Quentin whispering around the golden throne.
Then, she looked at the gentle slope belonging to the third-place winner, the Whirlpool Society.
It was a magnificent deep sea, with all sorts of wondrous aquatic creatures swaying in the air. If you looked closely, you could spot a solemn, enormous pupil flash by, like a guardian deity protecting the deep sea.
Just then, Xiao Ting looked at Jiang Kehan and nodded to her with a smile.
Jiang Kehan waved her hand and gave a shy smile. As the final winner, she felt it was best to tone it down, otherwise it would seem like she was showing off.
However, looking at Xiao Ting, the only non-alien witch in the team, she suddenly understood the meaning of these circumstances—the performance of each team.
The changes in the Sky Island are far from over.
The audience seating began to detach from the central dueling arena, eventually forming a crystal-forged star ring that floated around them, witnessing the final awards ceremony.
Meanwhile, Gu Qingci, the most famous dueling witch in Pingjiang City, the legendary Sanya King, who should be able to defend her first championship this year, walked gracefully out of the star halo.
She smiled calmly, took out the cane that she deliberately imitated Wu Yuhan's ever-present hand, and spoke humorously.
"Oh dear, Wu Yuhan, who was supposed to present the award with me, actually went to Champion Peak instead, so I had to bring her stand-in. I hope everyone won't mind."
Gu Qingci's tone lacked the deliberate showing off of a host; it was simply a declarative tone, even bordering on a poor speaker's, being overly serious.
But she couldn't help waving her cane deliberately, as if to emphasize that this was Wu Yuhan's stand-in.
Immediately, laughter erupted from the audience. Even Jiang Kehan couldn't help but cover her mouth and secretly glanced at Wu Yuhan, trying not to laugh.
Wu Yuhan shook her head helplessly, but from the way she gripped her cane tightly, it was clear that she remembered this "grudge".
"However, without Wu Yuhan, we probably wouldn't have seen such a wonderful duel. I must say, her investment in the Witch Academy was very farsighted."
Gu Qingci narrowed her eyes, nodded slightly towards Wu Yuhan's location, and then suddenly disappeared from everyone's sight.
Jiang Kehan was a little nervous. She knew the real awards ceremony was about to begin, and even though they had become the champion team, she and the others still felt a little unreal.
This year's Witch Selection Tournament had far too many formidable opponents: the veteran Whirlpool Society, the Wish Society with its incurable poison, and the true dark horse, the Mysterious Truth Group.
Its prestige is the highest ever.
But this sense of unreality vanished in an instant, replaced by a strong sense of pride.
Jiang Kehan and the others couldn't help but hold their heads high and puff out their chests, trying to make themselves look even more dazzling. They were just a little unreal, not guilty.
This victory and honor were undeniably snatched from these formidable opponents by their own hands!
Ripples suddenly appeared in the sky, as if connecting to another dimension.
The colossal tower representing the witch appeared on the Mirror of the Sky, and Gu Qingci stood in front of the tower, extending her hand to them.
Jiang Kehan stared blankly at this scene, and subconsciously raised her hand. Suddenly, some kind of strange power descended from the sky, turning into fluorescent light and surrounding her.
Suddenly, Jiang Kehan's eyes were filled with azure blue, as if she had left her original world.
"Relax, every witch has her own illusion, which also protects your privacy."
Gu Qingci's voice suddenly came from behind her, and Jiang Kehan then realized that she was standing on the water, with countless ice peaks hanging in the sky.
She was very familiar with this scene; it even appeared frequently in her dreams, so much so that Jiang Kehan blurted it out without thinking.
"Is this my inner self?"
“Strictly speaking, it’s just a manifestation of magical properties, but it also reveals your inner self,” Gu Qingci shrugged and walked up to Jiang Kehan.
She took out a small crown and a gift box from her bosom, and looked at Jiang Kehan with a serious expression.
"Kehan, do you know why the Whirlpool Society, which possesses a great witch, also wants to compete for the witch selection championship?"
Jiang Kehan was about to nod, but looking at everything around her, she gradually fell silent and then shook her head.
The Whirlpool Society is certainly not short of champion rewards; compared to the Whirlpool Society's resources, these are merely a pittance.
Xiao Ting and her group didn't need to rely on their performance to attract investment from other witches, as the Vortex Society was already one of the most powerful societies in the first wave.
Jiang Kehan originally wanted to answer with honor, but looking around, she knew that this reason was only a small part of the whole story.
"What for?" she couldn't help but ask.
Gu Qingci laughed with an arrogance that Jiang Kehan had never seen before. Although she laughed as usual, the arrogance in her body could not be concealed.
"Of course, it's because only the top three are qualified to undergo this baptism and have a chance to negotiate with their inner selves. That's the true meaning of the duel."
"Let them truly realize what they want before they become Middle Witches, so that they can understand how to strengthen themselves when they reach the Middle Witch level."
"And now, you are qualified too."
"Remember, here, no one can make you submit."
Gu Qingci placed the crown on Jiang Kehan's head, smiled mysteriously, left the gift box, and then disappeared.
Jiang Kehan was a little confused, but feeling the water around her was no longer calm, she felt as if she had returned to the time when she drank the self-reading potion, but it was not the same.
This time, she could clearly feel that she was in a dominant position, and everything around her seemed to be within reach, something she could control at will.
Jiang Kehan looked down at the gift box in her hand, and couldn't help but tear it open to see what was inside.
Unexpectedly, inside was only a thin sheet of paper, on which delicate handwriting carried an unspoken elegance and domineering presence, exuding a unique gentleness.
"can."
Jiang Kehan stared at the single word, but before she could figure it out, the paper began to disappear, gradually vanishing into nothingness.
Drip, drip, like the sound of shoes stepping on the water. Jiang Kehan looked up and saw an unexpected figure walking towards her.
Chapter 286 Are you happy?
"So that's why the Queen suddenly summoned me."
The unknown figure was short, its face obscured, and it had a lively, hopping tail, but its voice sounded unexpectedly familiar to Jiang Kehan, even causing her slight discomfort.
Because this voice should have belonged only to her.
Jiang Kehan couldn't help but ask, "You mean, that handwriting just now was the Queen's?"
"Hey, guess?" The unknown figure spoke calmly, then sat back with a lively air. The water surface rippled and transformed into a chair, making the figure seem even more familiar with the place than Jiang Kehan.
It crossed its legs, waiting with great interest for Jiang Kehan's question.
Jiang Kehan had already figured it out, and even looking at the other party's unrestrained manner, a few black lines involuntarily appeared on her brows.
My future self is so lively!
"What is your current strength?" Jiang Kehan asked curiously.
The unknown figure rested their chin on their hand, but did not answer directly: "This question is beyond the scope of my knowledge!"
"However, I can tell you that I am stronger than you think, but not by much."
"After all, you can only see me because you are a little witch now, and your uniqueness is not high. Once you become a middle witch, all futures will gradually converge on one point."
"That includes me too."
Jiang Kehan translated it to herself in her mind.
Her strength is roughly at the peak of a mid-level witch, and she was able to meet her this time by taking advantage of a loophole in the existence of the little witch and the queen's special permission.
There will absolutely never be another chance like this.
After all, once Jiang Kehan becomes the Great Witch, both the future and the past will be reduced to one point, which is equivalent to erasing all traces except the present.
No wonder the Whirlpool Society is also vying for the championship; anyone with the qualifications would be competing for it!
Being able to meet and talk with your future self is almost like being a supermodel.
The unknown figure clearly guessed Jiang Kehan's thoughts and casually added a sentence.
"If you ask me about Li Hui, I can only say I know nothing."
“I am merely an extension of your future possibilities, and I was able to come before you only with the help of the Queen’s power and your own inner support, so I know nothing about anything other than you.”
Jiang Kehan's face darkened, and she spat out a soft "Useless meow".
"You're the one who's useless, meow," the unknown figure retorted calmly, offering a reminder.
"Your time to talk to me is limited. Once the crown on your head is completely gone, I will be leaving, so ask me any questions you may have."
Jiang Kehan's heart tightened instantly, her mind racing, and she found the question that concerned her most.
"How can I quickly increase my strength?"
Since they couldn't get information about Li Hui's situation, but only she could rapidly increase their strength, that could be considered a special solution.
"Please keep a close eye on your catball, but there's no rush," the unknown figure said with a grin, wagging its tail.
"Meow ball?" Jiang Kehan was a little puzzled, but she still silently made a mental note of it.
She asked a second question.
"What is my path? Even a brief description would be appreciated."
To Jiang Kehan's surprise, the unknown figure looked at her and spoke frankly.
"You will choose a path of protection; you are the pioneer, the maintainer, and most importantly..."
"Be prepared at any time, as something beyond your expectations will lead you down this path."
Jiang Kehan's heart tightened. She was about to ask for more details when she saw the other person's warning look, so she had no choice but to give up for the time being and asked, "Is it a good thing?"
The unknown figure looked at her with a hint of helplessness, puffing out its cheeks.
"It's neither good nor bad, and it has nothing to do with Li Hui, so please stop asking!"
Jiang Kehan then calmed down and asked one last question with a touch of solemnity.
"So, are you happy?"
The unknown figure paused for a moment, then stood up, walked to Jiang Kehan, and hugged her.
"I'm so happy, you bastard."
"How come you're so popular, even with yourself? No wonder you'll be sought after in the future."
"Consider this your final reminder. Remember, no matter when or where, there is always a Li Hui who loves you, so rely on her more often when necessary."
"Redemption is never a one-sided affair."
As these words fell, the entire illusion began to shake violently. Jiang Kehan raised her hands, hugged the other person, and murmured happily.