"Six Case Officials!"
"The Six Case Officials, the document-processing hub of the Underworld Officials!"
Cries of astonishment rang out across the hall. Even Saints Jieyin and Zhunti had blazing looks in their eyes. This was a great opportunity—an opportunity to revitalize the Western Teachings.
Li Fan raised a hand, and the hall fell silent once more. He slowly walked to the center of the hall and swept his sleeve. Six streams of light flew forth and hovered in the air.
As the light faded, it revealed six Nine Netherworlds divine authority seals engraved with different runes, corresponding to the Heavenly, Earthly, Nether, Divine, Human, and Ghost Case Officials.
"The Six Case Officials are the core of Underworld Officials order. They oversee the circulation of documents, the verification of merits and sins, and communication between yin and yang." Li Fan's voice was steady and forceful.
"With the Underworld Officials being reestablished, the six positions must be entrusted to the worthy. Yet the old rule remains unchanged: none but Great Divine Powers may hold these posts."
The moment those words were spoken, the Great Divine Powers in the hall exchanged looks. Everyone was a potential rival.
Ancestor Dragon abruptly rose to his feet, his gaze sharp. "Heavenly Emperor, do you mean to select the six Case Officials from those present?"
Yuanfeng spoke as well, her voice carrying an unquestionable edge. "The Six Case Officials concern the very foundation of the Underworld Officials. If the wrong people are chosen, disaster may follow. I believe respected figures of great virtue from the ancient clans of the Prehistoric Universe should be selected."
Before she had finished speaking, another voice rang out.
Fuxi wore a calm expression. "Fellow Daoist Yuanfeng is mistaken. The ancient clans may possess profound foundations, but they may not understand the current