Xun Kun cupped his hands and said:
"Thank you for the reminder, Lord Yama. But karma was sown long ago. I am merely following the natural course."
The Ten Kings of Hell raised their brows but said nothing more. Once cultivators entered the Dao, they no longer entered reincarnation. They truly had no authority over the four before them.
Judge Cui hurried over to meet the distinguished guests. When he saw the Ten Kings of Hell, his steps paused, but he still went forward and bowed respectfully.
"This subordinate greets the Ten Kings of Hell."
The Ten Kings of Hell waved the folding fan in their hand and said:
"Eldest Brother is occupied with matters concerning the Eighteen Levels of Hell and cannot get away these next few days, so he asked me to send these four back. Open a separate route for them."
Judge Cui hesitated after hearing this.
"Would that not be somewhat improper? This subordinate received orders these past two days to seal every route out of the Ghost Realm, lest someone escape in secret."
Though Judge Cui had not made himself entirely clear, everyone present understood. He was likely afraid that evil souls and vicious ghosts would use the opportunity to leave the Ghost Realm and clear a path for those hidden evil cultivators.
The Ten Kings of Hell did not grow angry and merely nodded.
"Eldest Brother knows your concerns. That is why he troubled me to make this trip. Rest assured, with me here, those things will not be able to leave the Ghost Realm."
The Ten Kings of Hell spoke with complete confidence.
Judge Cui knew that although the Ten Kings of Hell were not his direct superior, their authority was equal to that of the First Hall Yama, and their magical power