Their eyes gleamed. The Reincarnation Road's very existence held extraordinary significance, and having a formidable Dao Ancestor like Dao Origin preside over it brought no small benefit.
Competition between the Four Great Sources was an acknowledged fact.
The Underworld's Reincarnation Road was practically open to everyone. Anyone who wanted to travel it did so; anyone who wanted to borrow the route borrowed it; anyone who wanted to damage it damaged it. Some had grown thoroughly impatient with that.
The Soul River flowed through All Heavens too, yet no one used it as a thoroughfare.
But Jiang Yun's Eight Paths of Reincarnation were jubilant now.
In Yama Hall, Jiang Yun had indulged a playful whim and appointed a whole host of Ox-Heads and Horse-Faces, Black and White Impermanences, and other underworld officials. They cheered with delight.
"Lord Dao Origin is mighty!"
"That Soul River Dao Ancestor was nothing special before our lord!"
Praise rang through the hall, one voice rising after another.
The masters of the remaining seven paths and the eighty Yamas gathered together, their faces bright with pride and relief.
Dao Origin Dao Ancestor had suppressed a fellow Dao Ancestor for their sake. How could they not share in his glory?
"Dao Ancestor has made his name in this battle. Reincarnation's renown will surely spread throughout the Heavens and Myriad Realms."
One Path Master laughed. "From now on, those petty villains coveting the Underworld's Weapon-Hiding Grounds and Reincarnation Road will have to think twice."
The other Yamas nodded, their eyes full of admiration.
Jiang Yun's victory had not only avenged a grievance for the Underworld; it had greatly elevated their standing within the Weird Clan, making them a force no faction could overlook.
Having someone truly there to protect them felt wonderful.
Heaven's Dao Ancestors were scattered across the