The Netherworld, governed by the Ten Kings of Hell, is where the souls of all beings within the Three Realms and Five Paths return after death for judgment. The immense workload there requires the attention of ten kings.
However, the Netherworld is under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court above the vault of heaven, and the Ten Kings must obey the Jade Emperor's commands. So, within the Six Paths of the Three Realms, where should the souls of deceased Immortals and Buddhas go?
If they were also under the jurisdiction of the Ten Kings of Hell, wouldn't they all be acquaintances? Wouldn't they easily regain their lives with just a command from the Jade Emperor?
Heaven's will is as sharp and ruthless as a knife; the Heavenly Dao is utterly impartial, favoring none!
Heaven ordained the Realm of Reincarnation as a place of absolute fairness. How could it allow Immortals and Buddhas to show partiality?
