As Dao Ancestor Hongjun intervened and rescued the four grievously wounded Heavenly Dao Saints, the newly formed Eye of the Earthly Dao slowly faded away as well. The suffocating pressure above the Blood Sea finally dissipated completely.
Though the battlefield was devastated after the great battle, a newborn aura filled with hope spread forth from the slowly turning Six Paths of Reincarnation below.
The survivors of the calamity had no time to tend to their injuries.
Their eyes all burned as they fixed their gazes upon Empress Ping Xin, who had already become an Earthly Dao Saint and taken control of reincarnation, as well as the Earthly Dao, which had concealed itself yet whose will still remained.
To bring this about, Ming Xin had formed Karma Contracts with every faction and made many promises. Now that the great undertaking had succeeded, it was time to fulfill them!
Empress Ping Xin, formerly Hou Tu, sensed the expectant gazes upon her and remained calm and solemn.
Now merged with the Earthly Dao and in command of reincarnation, she had transcended the position of an Ancestral Witch. Yet her promises still stood.
She first turned her gaze toward Old Ancestor Ming He, who looked disheveled but could not conceal his excitement.
"Ming He." Empress Ping Xin's clear and melodious voice carried the majesty of an Earthly Dao Saint. "During the Awakening of the Earthly Dao and the establishment of reincarnation, you offered the foundation of the Blood Sea and rendered great service in protecting it.
"According to our prior contract, you are granted command over the Asura Dao among the Six Paths, becoming the Lord of the Asura Dao! You shall govern the Asura race and oversee the order of reincarnation within this path!"
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