Lu Qingfeng was interrupted and turned his head to see the visitor.

His face showed even more anger as he said angrily, "Master Sa's timing is perfect."

Then he cupped his hands to the Jade Emperor and said urgently, "Master Sa trespassed into my Tianhe, I ask Your Majesty to render justice for your subject!"

"Very well, very well!"

"What a Tianpeng, actually resorting to false accusations!"

Master Sa laughed angrily and bowed to the Jade Emperor, speaking with vigor, "Your Majesty sees clearly. Tianpeng incited his disciples to kill the Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun before, and when I went to capture the culprit, Tianpeng not only shielded him but also hurled insults and struck at me. He completely disregards the heavenly laws and regulations!"

"Nonsense!"

"Master Sa is slandering to escape punishment, which is utterly disgraceful!"

Lu Qingfeng pointed at Master Sa and cursed.

The two bickered in front of the palace.

The Jade Emperor, feeling a headache, said to Master Sa, "The Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun's unfairness was first, and Tianpeng True Monarch's disciples unknowingly killed, which was unintentional. Let them return Four Bright's body to the True Man and apologize."

"But Your Majesty—"

Master Sa, unwilling to accept, wanted to argue, but the Jade Emperor waved his hand and said to Lu Qingfeng, "Skip over this matter. Master Sa's intrusion into Tianhe should not be pursued further by the True Monarch, how about that?"

"I rely entirely on Your Majesty!"

Lu Qingfeng was naturally willing.

He relied on the powerful 'Cloud Peak Step' to return ahead of Master Sa, precisely aiming for mutual non-pursuit.

The outcome now couldn't be better for him.

Only Master Sa.

Seeing the Jade Emperor smoothing things over, felt displeased in his heart.

But knowing Lu Qingfeng gained the upper hand this time, it was unrealistic to charge Lu Qingfeng and his disciples.

He could only pinch his nose and accept.

The Jade Emperor, seeing Master Sa grow silent, then said to Lu Qingfeng, "True Monarch should restrain his disciples more in the future, to avoid repetition."

"I heed Your Majesty's teachings!"

Lu Qingfeng benefitted and was naturally obedient, agreeing to everything.

In Heavenly Court, apart from Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun, he had no other enemies. As for Master Sa, though there was a conflict, it wouldn't reach the point of life and death anytime soon.

The matter concluded.

The Jade Emperor had Master Sa withdraw first and kept Lu Qingfeng.

"Why keep me?!"

Lu Qingfeng's heart sank, feeling impending doom.

The Jade Emperor looked at Lu Qingfeng and asked with a smile, "Any difficulties in newly managing Tianhe, True Monarch?"

Lu Qingfeng's thoughts raced.

Mere moments later.

The look of difficulty appeared on his face as he sighed, "Your Majesty might not know. Tianhe has been without a master for long, with military equipment damaged and many losses, yet the Water Mansion's armory is empty, leaving this subject burdened. Moreover, the soldiers are uneven, many are mere decorations. This subject wishes to utilize the power of the sun, moon, and stars to cultivate the soldiers' abilities. But perhaps because this subject is new to Tianpeng, the Dou Department—"

Lu Qingfeng sighed.

Listing various 'difficulties.'

The Jade Emperor, hearing this, nodded and said, "It's tough for True Monarch. Tianhe needs significant rehabilitation, which requires True Monarch's diligent effort. I will have five million sets of armor allocated to Tianhe, and command Dou Department's Heavenly Star Lords to fully unleash the Star Power to aid Tianhe Water Army's cultivation. True Monarch, how do you think?"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Lu Qingfeng was overwhelmingly delighted, hastily clasping his fists in thanks.

Then awaited the Jade Emperor's further words.

Being so generous, how could it be given for free?!

The Jade Emperor is no fool; giving three parts of benefit requires ten parts of return.

Indeed.

After Lu Qingfeng expressed his gratitude, the Jade Emperor said sternly, "Tianhe, after several disturbances, still remains under Heavenly Court's control. But Western major waters are currently guarded by 'Pagoda-Bearing King Buddha', 'Eight Treasures Golden Body Arhat Bodhisattva', 'Eight Divisions Heavenly Dragons' Wide Power Bodhisattva'. Their subordinates include Buddha soldiers and water armies numbering eighteen million, a significant force. Once True Monarch consolidates the water army from the Water Mansion, you need to replace the Buddha soldiers promptly. Tianhe, being a critical territory, should be protected by Water Mansion Heavenly Soldiers; why should we trouble the Buddhist Sect?"

So this is what awaited him!

However.

It's ultimately matters of Tianhe's military, within his scope of authority, therefore not unexpected for Lu Qingfeng.

Only these opponents are too strong.

"Pagoda-Bearing King Buddha."

"Eight Treasures Golden Body Arhat Bodhisattva."

"Eight Divisions Heavenly Dragons' Wide Power Bodhisattva."

Lu Qingfeng's expression turned sober.

Before joining the Buddhist Sect, the three were quite extraordinary.

The former was the Heavenly Court Marshal, Spirit Xiao Palace Pagoda-Bearing King, Li Jing. Since the Divine Enthronement began, he has led numerous battles, big and small, his strategic experience far surpasses Lu Qingfeng.

The latter two Bodhisattvas.

One was 'General Juanlian', the other 'Jade Dragon Third Prince', both remarkable. After the Western Tour, they achieved Bodhisattva positions, thus practicing both Buddha and Dao, improving significantly, strengthening greatly. They also excel at the Water Technique, making them even stronger in battles within Tianhe.

The Jade Emperor mentioning them as 'temporary guardians' indicates 'replacing' Buddha soldiers.

The actual implication.

Needless to say.

During 'replacement', conflicts are inevitable, then—

"Rest assured, Your Majesty."

"This subject will ensure total control over Tianhe promptly!"

Lu Qingfeng was certain, agreeing resolutely.

The Jade Emperor then smiled, granting numerous treasures and immortal brews, before allowing Lu Qingfeng to return to Tianhe.

...

Tianpeng Water Mansion.

Lu Qingfeng sat in the hall, with Ao Le beside him.

A few others were seated below.

Lu Qingfeng looked at Xuan Ningzi and Xuan Yu Zi and said, "You two are the only Heavenly Immortals under my tutelage, hence must look after the fellow disciples henceforth."

"Respectfully following the teacher's guidance!"

Xuan Ningzi and Xuan Yuzi stepped forward, bowing and responding.

Lu Qingfeng nodded, lifted his hand, granted talismans and divine weapons, and said in a clear voice: "There are many vacancies among the Tianhe Admirals. As a teacher, I now appoint Xuan Ningzi as the 'Western Spirit God Officer' among the 'Eight Spirit Officials', and Xuan Yuzi as the 'Weiri Direct Charm Messenger' among the 'Twelve Direct Symbols'."

Western Spirit God Officer!

Weiri Direct Charm Messenger!

These two divine positions are ranked among the thirty-six Tianhe Admirals. Although their rank is not high, in terms of power and prestige, they are significant.

Comparable to Zhang Shu's 'Tianji Admiral'.

Both were greatly delighted upon receiving the appointment, and quickly bowed to thank the True Monarch: "Thank you, True Monarch, for your grace!"

After receiving the talismans.

Their appearances suddenly changed.

One dressed in a Spirit Official's robe, holding a scroll.

The other wore a sheep-head crown, dressed in yellow, and held a halberd.

Both exuded majesty.

"Truly majestic."

Lu Yao watched from the side, her eyes filled with envy, lingering particularly on Xuan Ningzi, looking with admiration.

Seeing this, Lu Qingfeng smiled and said: "Cultivate well in the future, once you attain the status of a Heavenly Immortal, you will certainly be appointed as an admiral."

Heavenly Immortal Dao ability.

Alongside Great Divine Power and Spiritual Treasures.

Only then does one have the qualification to stand in the Three Realms and serve as an admiral in the Tianhe, without losing their life carelessly.

"Heavenly Immortal, huh."

Lu Yao heard this and her expression turned bitter.

How difficult is the cultivation of the Immortal Dao.

To achieve the status of an Earth Immortal, it was all due to the guidance of her mother and father, with no lack of Immortal Pills, Immortal Elixirs, and Treasure Sacred Realms, thus reaching this point. But after becoming an Earth Immortal, progress truly became exceptionally difficult. Wanting to become a Heavenly Immortal, who knows how many years that will take.

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

After some encouragement, he didn't say much more to his daughter.

Letting Xuan Ningzi and Xuan Yuzi retreat, he turned his gaze towards 'Fu Daoist' Wang Li.

He stood in the hall.

Wang Li was still cautious, keeping his head and hands down, not daring to look around. But seeing Xuan Ningzi and Xuan Yuzi appointed as Tianhe Admirals, he couldn't help it and carefully raised his eyes to take a peek. Seeing the two of them exude majesty, he too felt a bit envious inside.

While he was sneakily observing.

Feeling Lu Qingfeng's gaze on him, he immediately lowered his eyebrows and eyes, and his whole body tensed up.

Not daring to lift his head.

Apprehensive.

Uneasy.

He heard a gentle voice call out: "Wang Li, come forward."

"Yes!"

Wang Li's heart trembled, and he hurried forward a few steps, arriving at the center of the hall.

Lu Qingfeng looked at this disciple, stood up, walked over to Wang Li, and sighed: "Back then, as a teacher, I stirred trouble with the Demon King, causing you and your fellow disciples to flee for thousands of miles, without having the chance to teach you Divine Skills."

Wang Li listened quietly.

His heart was also quite complex, witnessing his 'junior brothers and sisters' like Lin Feng and Xuan Ningzi, all of whom had Divine Skills and Immortal Artifacts, yet he was the only one struggling and suffering. Naturally, there was some feeling of disparity.

This is human nature.

But hearing Lu Qingfeng's sigh now, Wang Li felt a pang of sorrow, and any residual odd feelings vanished instantly.

He bowed his head, saying: "It is due to this disciple's incompetence that I could not avenge the master back then. After arriving in the Earth Immortal World, I have brought disgrace to the master, and am utterly ashamed!"

Back then, he had achieved success in cultivation and escaped danger.

He went looking for his senior brother, only to learn that Han Lin had long since passed away.

He went back for revenge on that Demon King, only to find that the Huntian Demon King had already been slain.

After inquiring, he found out that the Huntian Demon King died under the Du Tian Fierce Fire God Flag. Therefore, after achieving the status of True Immortal, upon seeing the god flag in Iron Feather Daoist's hands, he went to make his acquaintance, and thus an acquaintance was formed. Later on, when meeting again in the Earth Immortal World, they could deepen their bond, becoming true close friends.

"Revenge."

Lu Qingfeng chuckled, didn't delve deeper, helped Wang Li up, and said: "The past is just that, there's no need to mention it anymore. You and I, master and disciple, are now reunited, it is a destiny."

He spoke.

Lu Qingfeng pointed at Wang Li's forehead, saying: "Close your eyes, and carefully perceive."

Wang Li listened.

Closed his eyes.

Immediately, he felt boundless mysteries pouring in, wonderful methods, and Divine Skills emerged in his mind, extremely complex and profound.

No one knew how much time had passed.

Only then did Wang Li open his eyes, filled with brightness, his face full of excitement.

Lu Qingfeng, with hands on his back, smiled and said: "You previously practiced the Sword Dao, and this 'Luofu Sword Scripture' couldn't be more suitable. The two Great Divine Powers of 'Taiyin Calamity Crossing Robe' and 'Innate Qi Convergence and Divergence Shattering Divine Light', one protects and the other attacks. The former utilizes moonlight for cultivation, and the Tianpeng Water Mansion, with its abundance of Star Power, is an excellent place. The latter is refined with Innate Pure Yang True Fire, diligently creates illusions, and manipulates the seven emotions and six desires of the enemy, causing them to lose their mana and go mad. You, having experienced hardships and knowing both warmth and cold, shall find your cultivation of this method yielding twice the result with half the effort."

Luofu Sword Scripture!

Taiyin Calamity Crossing Robe!

Innate Qi Convergence and Divergence Shattering Divine Light!

Wang Li's eyes widened.

His previous cultivation techniques were merely at the side door level, only reaching the Mahayana True Immortal realm. Relying on diligence and some talent, Wang Li managed to achieve the status of an Earth Immortal by chance.

But his cultivation techniques were still extremely poor.

However, this 'Luofu Sword Scripture', had long since been derived by Lu Qingfeng to the Supreme Level.

At this moment, passing it down.

It transcends the True Sect and Mysterious thresholds, how could Wang Li not be astonished?!

Not to mention.

The two Great Divine Powers of 'Taiyin Calamity Crossing Robe' and 'Innate Qi Convergence and Divergence Shattering Divine Light', for him, the weakest Earth Immortal who hadn't even encountered Divine Skills before, truly left him speechless with joy.