"Haotian Golden Palace Natural Wonderful Jade Emperor, decree:
Li Chang Geng, disciple of the Grand Pure Sage, is loyal, kind, modest, courteous, and highly skilled in strategy. He is truly a pillar of the Heavenly Court.
Since assuming the position of Heavenly Court Water God, Li Chang Geng has slain demons, protected the righteous path, regulated waters, stabilized the Four Seas, pacified the Netherworld, secured reincarnation, upheld the Heavenly Dao Will, and safeguarded all living beings and spirits, repeatedly rendering great meritorious service to the Heavenly Court.
We hereby confer upon the Water God the title of Grand White Gold Star of the Great Unity Constellation of the Heavens. He shall not enter the ranks of the constellations, but shall oversee renewal, establish reforms, command killing and warfare, restrain the departments of thunder, fire, battle, and plague, hold overall command of Heavenly Court water affairs, command the Celestial River Navy, and concurrently serve as Chief Instructor to Moon Palace Chang'e.
Granted: exemption from kneeling in the Hall of Supreme Harmony!"
"This minor god accepts the decree and thanks the Jade Emperor for His reward!"
After Dong Mugong finished proclaiming the decree, Li Changshou answered in a resonant voice.
The decree in the former's hand transformed into streams of golden light. Amid the gathered immortals, Li Changshou cupped his hands in a Daoist salute, and the golden lights flowed into his body.
Suddenly, the roar of water echoed out, as though the Four Seas had raised waves stretching ten thousand miles. Strands of watery blue radiance emerged behind Li Changshou, while dense Power of Heavenly Dao surged forth and condensed into a triangular banner.
Great rivers and streams churned across the banner, containing the might of the Four Seas. At last, it solidified into an enigmatic black hue and fluttered fiercely