"My ministers, present any matters you have. If there are none, court is dismissed."
In the Immortal Realm, above nine layers of clouds, within Zixiao Palace, the main hall of the Heavenly Court.
The Heavenly Emperor's manifestation sat upon the lofty throne, his ethereal voice drifting down.
The immortals stood in their appointed places amid billowing immortal mist like a sea of clouds, their hands respectfully folded.
A three-eyed Heavenly Immortal stepped out from among them and declared, "Your Majesty, there appear to be unusual movements in the Demon Realm. Chaos is about to arise."
"Oh? Is that so?" A trace of surprise crossed the Heavenly Emperor's manifestation's face before his expression returned to normal. His gaze swept over those assembled. "How do you think we should handle this?"
"Your Majesty, I believe we should dispatch the Sky-Patrolling Guards, along with the heavenly generals and orthodox gods of the departments responsible for heavenly punishment, to investigate and nip disaster in the bud," an elderly-looking Spirit-Taming True Immortal said, stepping forward.
"We concur!" the other immortals said in succession.
"Then your proposal is approved," the Heavenly Emperor's manifestation said at once.
The Heavenly Court was an Immortal Dao power with a complete administrative system. Even the former Heavenly Realms Alliance had continued to function smoothly while Fang Qianyuan spent years in secluded cultivation. The same principle applied now that it had become the Heavenly Court.
The Heavenly Emperor's manifestation governed with folded hands and had no need to expend much attention on these specific matters.
Thus, after he issued his decrees and made the arrangements, the officials responsible accepted their orders and departed.
"An unusual change in the Demon Realm... could Nether Heaven's lingering will be behind it?"
Within Clear Spirit Grotto Heaven in the Spirit Taming Sect, Grand Elder