As Xuanming's voice faded.
The entire Peaceful Heaven Dao Palace fell utterly silent.
The Peaceful Heaven Dao Master's gaze turned curious.
He, too, had considered occupying the Netherworld.
But without a complete plan for how it would operate afterward, many ideas were no more than castles in the air.
They seemed reasonable, yet were difficult to put into practice.
This plan for the Underworld Court made his eyes light up.
Its framework was complete, with clearly divided responsibilities and cooperation. It was indeed promising.
Moreover, he knew of the Soul-Calming Bureau that extended throughout Great Xuan's Northern Frontier. It settled wandering spirits and departed souls, giving them fixed places to reside, and incidents of the dead causing trouble across the Northern Frontier had declined year by year.
No one had ever unified the Netherworld before. If this succeeded, it would indeed help perfect the Earthly Dao and aid his own undertaking, without his needing to wait for the Destined Emperor to mature.
"Are you using this to gather fortune and become a Mighty Expert?"
"Your insight is keen, Senior. I do indeed have that consideration."
Xuanming admitted it openly.
To seek cooperation, he had to show some sincerity.
"My three disciples and I have other important matters to attend to and cannot intervene often. Are you confident you can hold it?"
The Peaceful Heaven Dao Master spoke frankly.
Xuanming solemnly assured him, "Rest easy, Senior. I have my own means, and the territory need not be too large. We only need to seize a region spanning a hundred thousand li and establish a foundation. The rest can be pursued gradually.
"A hundred thousand li is merely a hair from nine oxen compared to the Netherworld. I believe its Mighty Experts will grant you that much face."
The Peaceful Heaven Dao