This day.
At the Empyrean Palace.
A censoring divine official stepped forward and reported, "I report to Your Majesty: an evil flood dragon has run amok in the Celestial River, whipping up wind and rain, causing floods to overflow and submerge the Ten Continents. I impeach Marshal Tianpeng for dereliction of duty!"
"The Celestial River floods."
The Jade Emperor's expression turned stern. "Where is Marshal Tianpeng now? Why has he not hurried to slay the evil flood dragon and calm the disaster?!"
The Jade Emperor spoke.
Below, Master Sa stepped forward and declared, "Marshal Tianpeng has allowed the evil flood dragon to run rampant without a care. He gives no thought to training his troops, but instead embezzles their pay and exploits the soldiers. He has even secretly kept the ore, spirit medicines, and other treasures mined from the Celestial River, pocketing countless riches and provoking criticism from the immortals and discontent among the soldiers. I ask Your Majesty to punish Marshal Tianpeng for dereliction of duty and corruption!"
"There is such a thing?!"
The Jade Emperor flew into a rage.
Of the Four Heavenly Masters, Immortal Elder Ge stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the Celestial River navy has been constantly mobilizing and drilling these past few days. The evil flood dragon and the flooding appeared in the west; this truly cannot be blamed on the Marshal."
"The west?"
The Jade Emperor's brows drew together slightly.
The immortal ministers below also fell silent.
Everyone knew what the west was like. If the disaster was in the west, it truly could not be counted as that Marshal Tianpeng's crime.
"Brother Ge, that is not right."
"Marshal Tianpeng governs the Celestial River. Whether east or west, all of it falls under the jurisdiction of the Water Palace. How could there be