The old master of Thunder and Wind walked away with a stern face. He believed the heavenly court would soon undergo a major reshuffling. After all, the grievances Zhenyi had endured from his wife hadn't improved at all, despite dispatching thirty thousand heavenly troops to defeat the demonic forces. In fact, under his furious outbursts, he simply couldn't manage anything. Watching the master shrink into a small black dot in the sky, he shook his head and murmured, "Everyone dreams of ascending to heaven, believing that a life of immortality is the most beautiful. Who could have imagined that even there, it's a world of constant rivalry and betrayal—those legendary deities, too, often sell their integrity for personal gain?" Qingya passed by behind him, asking, "Why this sudden reflection? Are you trying to show off your concern for the nation and its people?" "You're the one who's concerned about the nation," he chuckled, "Where did Tao Xiang go?" The beautiful inspector scowled, "So what, you're saying 'why raise a cup that's not boiling?' His affairs have nothing to do with me. I bet he's already back home, boasting to his parents about all the demonic foes he's slain." Qin calmly replied, "Actually, besides being a bit effeminate, Tao Xiang truly shines in other ways—his generosity and sincerity are truly admirable virtues. Perhaps you should reconsider." "Oh, please! Generous and sincere? More accurately, he's just the one who always ends up paying for everything and acts rather clueless." The woman gave him a withering look and sniffed, "I'll go find your female friends and tell them in detail about all your actions these past days—so they can finally see what a real person you are." "Go ahead. My women will always stand firmly on my side. Nothing you say will make a difference. And once you've spent enough time with them, you might just end up becoming one of them yourself." As he had anticipated, the Jade Emperor, furious, issued a sweeping investigation into the ministers who had originally opposed launching war against the demonic realm—his measures were both resolute and unprecedented. Of course, this outcome was not merely due to the Emperor's need to vent his frustrations, channeling his anger onto the ministers, but also because, as the supreme ruler of the heavenly court, he could not allow any of his subordinates to secretly align with the enemy. As a result, Lei Feng, the head of the Inspection Office, rose from a relatively obscure true immortal to a figure who could now directly address the Emperor and receive his personal attention, earning him significant recognition. It is often said that officials are rarely immune to scrutiny—this truth holds true even in the heavenly court. When everything is going smoothly, they are praised endlessly, but as soon as a scandal surfaces, the hidden flaws and inconsistencies that had long remained concealed come to light. The first to suffer was Dao Xin Zhenjun, a high-ranking official in the heavenly court who held the rank of a censor, with the authority to directly address the Jade Emperor and initiate formal debates on specific matters. Since the last war between gods and demons, he had consistently upheld the principle of peaceful coexistence with the demonic forces. In fact, he had amassed a vast fortune from the treasures bestowed by the demons and even gone so far as to accept several beautiful demon women, secretly maintaining them in his own residence, often indulging in pleasures with them. Subsequently, a chain of ministers was implicated through him—men who, in their daily conduct, always appeared upright and decorous, yet whenever demon-related issues arose, they would immediately champion the demons' cause, while simultaneously passing on confidential information from the heavenly court to the demonic forces. All of these officials were ultimately struck down by thunderbolts from heaven, suffering a fate of complete annihilation—gods, too, were no exception; once they made a mistake, they too would vanish into ash, never to rise again. A chaos has erupted in the Heavenly Palace. The traitors yet to be uncovered are now deeply anxious, with some even choosing to flee with their families. As for their destinations, the Shadow Realm is undoubtedly their top choice. In response, the Jade Emperor and the upright ministers express profound indignation, ordering heavenly troops to capture a group of them and publicly punish them as a warning to others. Even those who have only recently turned traitor and have not leaked substantial information face severe penalties—some are imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison, others have their immortal status revoked and sent down to the mortal realm to be reborn. As to whether they are reborn as humans or animals, it all depends on the Jade Emperor's good grace. After reviewing the report submitted by Laozi, the old emperor is so furious that his beard trembles: "They've always been told to serve and remain loyal—how loyal are they, then? They've completely abandoned their immortal status and are now exiled from the Heavenly Palace." "Your Majesty, please reconsider." "The elder bowed hastily, saying, 'There are dozens of people involved. If we have to expel them all, it would be too severe. Instead, why not impose a moderate punishment on certain individuals and give them a chance to reform?' 'No, absolutely not,' the elder leapt from his throne, saying, 'They are all traitors. What chance do they have to reform? They must be severely punished. If we grant them an opportunity today, many others will begin to harbor illusions. They will come to see betrayal of the Celestial Court as a regular occurrence. My decision is final—there is no need for further discussion.' The elder then bowed respectfully and said, 'Your Majesty is indeed wise.' Suddenly, the elder remembered another matter and added, 'When the Heavenly Court neglected the Chinese lands, wasn't it the staff of the Inspection Bureau and a group of cultivators who resisted the demonic forces?' 'Yes, exactly. It was the Director of the Thunder and Wind Bureau, Li Feng, and a cultivator named Qin Feng who led this effort. They repeatedly thwarted the demons' schemes and successfully delayed the enemy's conquest of Earth. These two deserve great credit.'" The Jade Emperor nodded with satisfaction: "It has proven true that our heavenly court still has loyal ministers, and the cultivation realm still harbors outstanding talents. I shall promote the Office of Supervision to one level higher..." "Your Majesty, they've already been promoted one level yesterday." "Then promote them one more level," the Elder said with a sigh. "I want everyone to know that betrayal will be met with severe penalties, while loyalty and dedication to me will be duly rewarded." "Done." "As for Qin Feng—though but a cultivator—he dares to lead the people in resisting the demonic race. His courage and character are truly commendable. I award him a Flying-Ascension Pill. We need young people like him to invigorate the atmosphere of our heavenly court." The Jade Emperor declared with a resonant voice. "Done." Laojun's face remained calm, yet his heart was deeply stirred—because the Flying-Ascension Pill had not been awarded to anyone in a long time. In private, the Jade Emperor himself had even mentioned that he would never bestow such rewards again. If this were ordinary, he would certainly have offered objections. But given the current situation, it's better that the Grand Elder acts with firm determination. Just as he was about to take his leave, the Grand Elder added, "This incident has revealed that the moral character of heavenly officials varies widely. I believe it's essential that the review process for newly appointed officials no longer remains a formality. You shall take charge of this matter. Any celestial beings who fail in character should be sent back to where they came from—Heaven does not welcome such individuals." The old man hurried to respond, "Yes, Your Majesty. I shall carry out your instructions. From now on, the review of celestial ascendants will absolutely no longer be a mere formality."