Master Lei Feng beamed with unmistakable joy. The Inspector General had risen two levels, transforming from a once-neglected department into a key pillar of the court. As the first to expose a traitor within the Celestial Court, he was deeply favored by both the senior ministers and the Jade Emperor. Qin Feng approached him, waved his hand in a gesture of inquiry. "Master, what are you secretly celebrating about?" "Of course it's wonderful," the elder smiled, "I've been praised repeatedly by the Jade Emperor and the ministers—how could I not be delighted?" "Indeed? Then, don't the people uncovered as having collusion with the demonic forces harbor any resentment toward you?" He deliberately asked, "After all, you've severed their revenue streams—wouldn't they be eager to fight you to the death?" Master Lei Feng replied with gravity. "I'm not afraid. Moreover, those found guilty either face thunderbolt strikes from heaven or are demoted to the mortal realm. How could they possibly retaliate against me? As for those not yet uncovered, they're even more cautious—any action against me would mean they themselves admit ties to the demonic forces." "Well, that's something you thought of, Qin Shao shrugged, 'What's so urgent that you had to call me over?' Qingya also stepped in and stood by. Uncle gestured enthusiastically, 'Not only have I been honored with recognition, but you've also received a reward—directly from the Jade Emperor himself. The Emperor has personally granted you a Flying-Ascension Pill, which you can use at any time to ascend to immortality.' 'What?' Both of them stared in astonishment. Qin Shao's expression was one of shock—didn't the Jade Emperor just decide to stop awarding Flying-Ascension Pills? Now he's being so generous. As for Qingya, her eyes shone with admiration. After all, cultivators have worked so hard every day, precisely for this very day of ascension. Your luck truly is exceptional. Lei Feng pulled out a delicate little box from his cloak and said, 'This is your reward. Besides the Flying-Ascension Pill, the Jade Emperor has already taken note of your name. Your rise to greater prominence is now assured.' "Come on, brother—never thought I'd go into official service at the Heavenly Palace. Freedom and independence are my absolute dreams. Taking the box, he smiled and asked, 'Are there any other rewards? Doesn't the Jade Emperor really expect to be that stingy? He only gave me a pill—didn't he say there are countless treasures in the Palace? Didn't anyone remind him to send me something special, or perhaps a gift to other ministers?' Uncle frowned, 'Just be satisfied. The Flying-Ascension Pill isn't exactly a rare treasure. Besides, while you helped a lot in securing the thirty thousand Heavenly Army against the Demon Clan, your efforts were still limited. To receive the Flying-Ascension Pill as a reward is already a tremendous blessing.' Well, the Jade Emperor really is quite frugal—adding more gifts would be like asking for a life of excess. After all, you won't use them all, and storing them in the warehouse is just as good. It's better to present them to win people's hearts. Qingya still looked full of admiration, whispering, 'Director, isn't there any reward for me?' 'Yes, there is.' "The elder replied, 'Our Office has been promoted two levels—this is our reward for you and me.' 'Penny-pinching,' said the beautiful Inspector, just like Qin's thoughts. She thought the Jade Emperor was too stingy. Collective rewards should remain collective rewards—how could they be mixed with individual ones? Besides, even if things didn't go well, Qin Feng still had a Flying-Ascension Pill. As for me, I wasn't holding anything back. 'Well, then, I'll be off,' Qin said, turning to leave. But the elder called him back, asking, 'When do you plan to take it? Everyone's waiting for you to ascend to divinity.' 'Well, I'll need to go back and make proper arrangements,' he replied. The elder added, 'Here's another update: due to this traitor incident, the Emperor has ordered that all newly promoted ascendants must go through a rigorous review process. Only those who meet the standards will be admitted to the Heavenly Court; the rest will be eliminated.' Wow, what does that mean? Qingya furrowed her brows slightly, 'Didn't we already have this process before?' "Uncle explained: 'In the past, it was more about going through the motions—anyone who wasn't exceptionally poor in performance would be allowed to enter the Heavens. Now, it's different. People with even slight personality flaws may now be rejected, and once rejected, they'll never have another chance to ascend. The review period has also stretched from one month to one year. It's said that the review criteria were personally established by Laojun TaiShang and several senior ministers—strict and comprehensive.'" "He said seriously, then shifted his tone: 'Moreover, I plan to investigate whether we can transform one into several—then everyone can ascend together.'" The beautiful Inspector was taken aback. "That doesn't seem very likely, does it?" "I don't think it's difficult at all," he smiled, "since Vivie and the others have already produced the Tianren Dan." "Even if we can't develop the Ascension Pill, at least we should separate it out and combine it with the Tianren Dan to create a medicine that offers the functions of the Ascension Pill, though with slightly inferior performance." "For instance?" Qingya became highly interested. "For instance," he waved his hand, "a pill that allows a Yuan-Sheng stage cultivator to ascend, while those of lower levels only gain enhanced cultivation." "If we succeed, may I have one?" The beauty's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Heh, we'll see how well you perform then." He gave a smirking smile and said, "Since I've already allocated points to my wives, it's only when the time comes that I'll know whether there are enough points left—after all, if you're also willing to be one of my wives, you'll definitely get your share." Qingya blushed, stomped her foot, and then flew off. Watching her stunning silhouette, Qin Shao stroked his chin and murmured to himself, "Is she really angry, or is she just quietly disappointed? She didn't even say a word before simply walking away—this is something new for her." He didn't dwell on it anymore; what mattered most was to return and study the elixirs. The magical race was completely extinguished, and humanity was reborn, with celebrations erupting all over the world. Among all these, the most awkward situation belonged to the nations that had surrendered, as well as the pseudo-armies driven around by the magical forces. Though some of them bravely celebrated their liberation, they still faced public disdain. Particularly the Americans, who vigorously called for punitive measures and compensation for the surrendering factions. Of course, the Americans also have their less-than-commendable sides—they boast proudly of being the victors, yet they've never even faced off against the magical race. In response, the Chinese express strong indignation, for there is only one true victor: us. What connection do you have with us, really? You propose to rebuild the United Nations—very well, let the headquarters be located in China; we'll discuss the rest.