The Xiqi camp lay beneath a pall of gloom.
This gloom was not a spell, yet it was more oppressive than any Divine Ability.
A team silently entered the camp's command center.
They wore uniform black Daoist robes, with a miniature golden balance embroidered on their hems. Their faces were grim, their gazes sharp as blades, as though they could see through people's hearts and dissect karma.
They were the Heavenly Dao Calamity Project Audit Department.
Its first director was Holy Mother Jin Ling.
At that moment, she sat upright within the command tent. On the table before her lay only a Jade Slip that the Chan Sect had just submitted—a model application.
Across from her, Chan Sect Golden Immortal Chi Jingzi forced himself to remain calm.
Behind him stood True Master Yuding, True Person Huanglong, and the other Chan Sect immortals, all holding their breath as if facing a formidable enemy.
"Fellow Daoist Jin Ling."
Chi Jingzi spoke first, trying to seize the initiative.
"Every application submitted by our Chan Sect has strictly followed the regulations, format, and Process issued by the Calamity Aversion Department. They are flawless. May I ask why the Audit Department has come?"
There was a trace of barely concealed pride in his voice.
You wanted compliance, didn't you? Then we'll give you perfect compliance. Let's see what faults you can possibly find.
Holy Mother Jin Ling did not look up.
She extended a slender finger and lightly tapped the Jade Slip on the table.
"This report is very well written."
Her voice was cool and devoid of emotion.
"The logic is clear, the data is detailed, and the contingency plans are thorough. It can be called a model project application."
A smile appeared on Chi Jingzi's face.
However, Holy Mother Jin Ling's next words