Primordial Era: From Primordial Human Race to Grand Luo Immortal

Chapter 68, Section 67: Assigning Functions to the Underworld
"So this matter of reincarnation requires so many functions to assist in the allocation of wandering souls."

Houtu spoke in surprise.

After Ji Yuan explained it to her, she realized that establishing the cycle of reincarnation was only the foundation, and many other functions needed to be coordinated to assist in the reincarnation of souls.

She immediately thought that Ji Yuan was a genius, able to come up with something so complicated.

"Fellow Daoist, you are truly skilled!"

Houtu couldn't help but praise her, saying that if she were to think about these things, she would have to spend a lot of time and energy.

Ji Yuan smiled slightly upon hearing this:
"It's just a suitable path deduced using the method of deduction. I don't deserve such praise from you, fellow Daoist."

After establishing the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Yin and Yang were completely opened, and countless wandering souls from the primordial world entered the Netherworld, which immediately became crowded.

The number of reincarnations also increased, but reincarnation is not as simple as just throwing someone into the six realms of reincarnation. One must also examine karma, good and evil causes and effects, etc. Even with the power of the Earth God, it was extremely troublesome.

Therefore, Ji Yuan brought up the underworld.

Headed by the Great Emperor of Fengdu, below him are the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak and the King of Ksitigarbha, then the Five Ghost Emperors who command the Ten Kings of Hell, and below the Ten Kings of Hell are the Six Officials, who distribute various affairs of the underworld layer by layer.

This thing has nothing to do with his deductions. It's a table of examinations in the underworld that he saw in his previous life, and he just used it here, which is quite appropriate.

"Do you have suitable candidates for the roles you've set up, fellow Daoist?"

Houtu asked, "Ultimately, this system needs a suitable person to take charge."

"Some functions naturally already have candidates."

"Just like the Emperor of Fengdu, I suggested that one of my master's avatars take on the role."

Ji Yuan replied that every function in the underworld is extremely important, requiring not only a certain level of strength but also compassion for all living beings. Each function offers a great opportunity to earn merit.

The Great Emperor of Fengdu, who rules over the six heavens of Luofeng, is the supreme god in the underworld system. It is most appropriate for him to be an avatar of the Tongtian Sect Master.

As for why Ji Yuan didn't become the Emperor of Fengdu, it was naturally because he had inherited the position of the Son of Heaven of the Underworld, representing the Underworld. Every time a living being reincarnated, he had a share of the credit. It would be a waste for him to become the Emperor of Fengdu. Inviting Tongtian Jiaozhu to take the position was also to add to the foundation of the Jie Sect.

"Oh? You actually managed to invite your master, fellow Daoist. I wonder when the Tongtian Sect Leader will arrive?"

Houtu inquired.

"I reckon they should be here soon."

Ji Yuan had already spoken with the Tongtian Sect Leader.

As expected, shortly after Houtu and Jiyuan finished their discussion, a wisp of energy entered the Netherworld and quickly arrived at the location where Houtu and Jiyuan were.

"Greetings to the Supreme Emperor!"

Ji Yuan bowed. This was the Shangqing Emperor, one of the incarnations of the Tongtian Sect Master.

In Taoist legends, the Shangqing Emperor has the power to deliver the souls of the dead. Although this avatar of the Tongtian Sect Master does not have this power, it is not difficult for a sage to have the ability to understand the heavens and the earth and to evolve according to the changes in the underworld.

"You brat, you always like to give your master something to do."

Emperor Shangqing laughed and cursed. Although it was a clone, its consciousness was still that of one person.

"Master, isn't this to accumulate more merit for the Jie Sect?"

Ji Yuan chuckled and said.

"Alright, I'll take this seat."

The Supreme Emperor of Shangqing waved his hand, displaying his immense power.

The doctrine of the Tongtian Sect Master was to seize a glimmer of hope for all living beings. He had compassion for all living things, so it was most appropriate for his avatar to sit in this position of honor.

This is how the ownership of the supreme god of the underworld is determined.

"As for the Eastern Peak Emperor, it would be better if Uncle-Master Zhen Yuanzi took on the role."

Ji Yuan spoke slowly.

"I?"

Zhen Yuanzi, who was sitting to the side studying a purplish-red gourd, asked in confusion.

That purplish-red gourd is Hongyun's Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd, containing Hongyun's true spirit, waiting for the right opportunity to return. As for where this gourd came from, we must mention the battle between Zhen Yuanzi and the Styx Ancestor.

Having lost 70% of his Blood Sea, the Styx Ancestor's strength was naturally affected, while Zhen Yuanzi, who could mobilize the earth energy of both the Yin and Yang worlds, became even more incredibly powerful.

Styx Ancestor was forced to retreat in defeat. Left with no other choice, Styx Ancestor had to abandon part of the Blood Sea to escape. Among the abandoned Blood Sea was the Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd, and the True Spirit of Red Cloud was inside it.

In a daze, Zhen Yuanzi found the true spirit of the red cloud; the two words "cause and effect" are truly infinitely mysterious.

"The position of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak belongs to you, Uncle-Master."

Ji Yuan spoke up again to offer his advice.

"When it comes to controlling the energy of mountains and the earth, in this vast and primordial world, which living being can compare to you, Uncle-Master?"

"This……"

Zhen Yuanzi thought for a moment and then said.

"Then I'll accept this position!"

In that instant of thought, Zhen Yuanzi decided to use countless merits to help his old friend return from endless time and space, and thus took on the position of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak.

Ji Yuan smiled and nodded.

The position of the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak is extraordinary. The Eastern Peak is Mount Tai. When Mount Buzhou collapses, the mountain range's fortune will fall into various mountains, and Mount Tai will become a sacred mountain second only to Mount Kunlun.

At that time, possessing the fortune of the sacred mountain and enjoying the merits of the netherworld, Zhen Yuanzi, even if he cannot become a saint, will still be the absolute number one person below the saint. Moreover, he still owes Houtu a favor.

As for the position of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, it has already been chosen in the unseen realm.

Just as they were finalizing the roles of the statues, a boy and a girl, one in black and one in white, walked in.

"Empress Houtu, Your Majesty the Emperor, someone is looking for you."

The two children, one black and one white, who were speaking were transformed from the Tree of Life and Death. On that day, they were enlightened by the Holy Essence of Houtu and transformed into a man and a woman, bowing before Houtu.

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan scanned the area with his divine sense and immediately knew who had arrived. He then instructed the two boys to let them in.

"Third Martial Uncle, Empress Houtu, Uncle Zhenyuanzi, Eldest Brother, greetings."

The one who came was none other than the Immortal Taiyi.

"Junior Brother Taiyi, what brings you here?"

Ji Yuan asked with a smile?

The disciples of the three religions who had come to the Netherworld all returned to their respective sects, except for Taiyi, who was still wandering in the Netherworld.

"Senior Brother, why do I feel that there is some inexplicable connection between this Netherworld and me?"

Taiyi Zhenren asked, for he had been troubled by this matter for a long time, and this inexplicable feeling made him extremely distressed.

Ji Yuan shook his head and said with a smile:

"Why are you so fixated on the answer to this riddle, junior brother?"

"As the saying goes, heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. If I tell you, perhaps the opportunity will no longer be yours. Just follow your own heart."

Ji Yuan was stunned after speaking. It hadn't been long, and he had become a strange and eccentric person himself.

Upon hearing this, Taiyi Zhenren seemed to understand something and said:
"Then, senior brother, I will go and take another look in this Netherworld."

After saying that, he got up and left.

"Hey, junior brother, wait a minute!"

Ji Yuan quickly called a halt to Taiyi Zhenren's actions.

"Why don't you, junior brother, have your clone take on the role of the Ten Kings of Hell?"

"Huh? What?"

Master Taiyi was completely bewildered.

(End of this chapter)