White Paper Blessed Land.
Nurturing Transformation Palace.
Tao Zhennan bowed before the altar of Ji Soil and said respectfully, "My lord, things have begun in the Netherworld."
Ahead, the light of Ji Earth flickered, and the qi of the plains and marshes surged. A white immortal decree descended before Right Historian Tao, bearing only four words:
[Slay falsehood with truth]
Tao Zhennan accepted the Edict, understanding dawning in his heart, then took his leave.
As soon as he left the magnificent palace, he saw someone already waiting outside: a youth of exquisite beauty, clad in flowing, rosy-colored robes. The aura of perfected Rainbow Rosy Clouds blazed around him.
"Rainbow Strategy Dao Heir!"
Though Tao Zhennan was an exalted Attendant Envoy of the Ji Earth path and also held a divine office, he dared not slight this youth and showed him the utmost respect.
"You certainly kept me waiting, Right Historian Tao."
The Dao Heir returned his greeting and walked down with Tao Zhennan, saying, "I heard things are about to begin over in the Netherworld? I fear they won't proceed smoothly-"
"Of course. That one is, after all, the Devil Lord of Withering Qi. Naturally, he won't let others butcher him at will... I fear he foresaw this day from the moment he ascended to his position."
Tao Zhennan sighed. "Back then, allowing him to attain Withering Qi was meant to mislead that Devil Ancestor somewhat. Now that Reincarnation has been reestablished, his existence has instead become a menace. Naturally, he must be stripped out and sent to another position."
"I heard... the Position Proof of Righteous Order is... [Death Rite]."
"Correct."
Tao Zhennan replied, "This thing is also the Boundary between Life and Death. Like a shackle, it keeps the souls of all beneath heaven from flying Beyond the