Empress Ping Xin's gaze finally fell upon Di Jiang, Zhu Rong, and the other Ancestral Witches. A trace of complex, indescribable emotion surfaced in her eyes—the intertwining of familial bonds and her present status and responsibilities.
"Big Brother, elder brothers, elder sister."
Her voice grew much gentler, carrying both attachment to her clan and careful arrangements. "The Underworld has only just been established, and the Six Paths of Reincarnation have only just opened. A great many people are needed to maintain order and regulate yin and yang.
"Our Witch Clan descendants possess vigorous blood and qi, upright hearts, and brave spirits. They are well suited to restrain evil forces and uphold the laws."
She looked at Di Jiang. "I ask that Brother return to the clan and select some capable members to come serve in the Underworld.
"They may take up positions as Ghost Messengers, judges, or even Yama Kings. First, they can safeguard Reincarnation and accumulate merit.
"Second, they can establish a solid foundation and fortune for our Witch Clan within this Netherworld Underworld."
Upon hearing this, Di Jiang and the other Ancestral Witches all became solemn before nodding heavily. They understood that Ping Xin was planning for the Witch Clan's future, helping it take root within the Earthly Dao.
With this foundation, even if the Witch Clan encountered unforeseen upheavals upon the earth in the future, it would still have a stable path of retreat.
"Rest assured, Sister! Leave this matter to us!"
Di Jiang answered in a deep voice. After exchanging glances with the other Ancestral Witches, they wasted no further time, transforming into streaks of blood-and-qi rainbows and racing toward the Witch Clan's lands to begin arranging for their clansmen to take up posts in the Underworld.
After settling the Witch Clan's affairs, Empress Ping Xin