Grand Luo Heavenly Palace.
This place served as the hub of the Heavenly Realm's administrative operations.
It was overseen by Tu Shan and Bai Ze, the two Heavenly Ministers.
"The various departments of the Heavenly Realm need to begin operating as soon as possible. These positions must also be submitted to His Majesty for approval."
Thinking of those old demons who had been pulling strings in private to stuff their own descendants into every department of the Heavenly Court, Tu Shan rubbed his brow. A hint of exhaustion showed on his aged face.
"Since the Heavenly Court was established, the various lineages of the Demon Clan have clearly grown much more lax."
"But they cannot be blamed for it. A long-cherished wish fulfilled in a single day—the feeling of it cannot be explained to outsiders."
"After His Majesty's rewards are bestowed, I hope these elders will restrain themselves somewhat."
"Internal matters are still relatively easy to handle."
"But what path should our Heavenly Court take next?"
At that thought, Tu Shan drew a jade slip from his sleeve.
Rubbing the jade slip in his hand, the renowned Demon Clan sage fell into thought.
"If His Majesty intends to cooperate with the Mystic Gate, that would not be a bad road to take."
Just as Tu Shan was about to consider the matter further, a Heavenly Official entered from outside.
"My lord, the Water Department has submitted a memorial."
Seeing that this Heavenly Official was a member of his own clan, Tu Shan suppressed the irritation caused by the interruption, though his tone remained rather unpleasant.
"Handle it according to procedure. Why bring this memorial before me?"
The Heavenly Official said awkwardly,
"Little Eighteen and Little Nineteen sent it over."
"I heard that the newly appointed great god of the Water