"How else were we supposed to crush their arrogance? If everyone in the Heavenly Court refused to act, what use would I have for them?"
By establishing this rule, Haotian had hung a blade over the heads of the Immortal Officials. Whoever crossed the line would have that blade fall upon them.
Nanji returned to the Longevity Emperor Palace in a rage, glaring at everyone with a displeased expression.
"What have you all been doing? How did you let Haotian seize such leverage against us?"
"Great Emperor, it was all those Jie Sect disciples. They insisted on fighting us for power and profit, causing many Immortal Officials to lose their posts."
The Immortal Officials below lowered their heads and spoke quietly.
"You..."
"Enough, nephew Nanji. This cannot be blamed on them." Ran Deng interrupted Nanji.
"Nephew, if you wish to deal with Haotian, you must thoroughly take control of the Thunder Department. As long as the Thunder Department stands as one, even Haotian will have to fear us somewhat."
Then, even if Nanji charged in like he had today, Haotian would not dare say much.
The last time, Ran Deng and the others had gained no advantage from Haotian, and they had come to resent him as well.
Originally, Ran Deng and the others had only wanted to cultivate peacefully and avoid stirring up trouble. Since Haotian refused to show them respect, they no longer intended to show him any either.
After discussing it together, they ultimately decided to drive all those of uncertain loyalty out of the Thunder Department. Perhaps some of them were even informants planted by Haotian.
Nanji intended to turn the Heavenly Court's Thunder Department completely into the Chan Sect's Thunder Department.
If it involved only a small number of immortals and gods, Nanji could make