Time passed swiftly, and the five great Humanity Dao Divine Kingdoms finally made their preparations.
In Nine Netherworlds, within the dim Fengdu Hall, Li Fan slowly opened his eyes.
"The time has come."
His voice spread from Nine Netherworlds to every corner of the Primordial World.
A black pillar of light flashed through Nine Netherworld World, and the Dharma Body of the Xuan You Xuan Qiong Fengdu Great Emperor manifested in an instant.
All living beings in the Primordial World—gods, humans, demons, and ghosts alike—were shaken to their core and involuntarily looked toward the sky. Yet the sky remained unchanged. Could it be underground? They all fell silent.
"From this day onward, the Primordial World shall establish the City God system, governing the boundary between Yinyang and maintaining peace within each region."
"Divine positions shall be divided into nine ranks, from ninth rank to first rank. Authority shall increase accordingly, determined by merit."
The heavenly book, the golden Investiture of the Gods, unfurled across the two realms of Yinyang. The golden light it released transformed into countless tiny runes that fell like rain.
Ranks nine through seven: Town City Gods.
Ranks six through four: Prefecture City Gods.
Third rank: Provincial City Gods.
Second rank: Capital City Gods.
First rank: Divine Kingdom Chief City Gods, overseeing all City Gods within a kingdom and serving as guardians of the world's Spirit Veins.
"All City Gods of ninth rank and above shall be entered into the Investiture of the Gods and subject to its supervision."
"Rewards and punishments for merit and fault shall all follow the City God Regulations."
Once Li Fan's decree was issued, the two realms of Yinyang resonated with it.
Though the myriad beings did not understand why, an involuntary surge of joy rose within their hearts.
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