When they arrived at the True Palace of Great Mystery, Daoist Jiuling slowly regained consciousness, the back of her head still throbbing faintly. She looked around at the pitch-black surroundings, felt the curved walls, and suddenly realized she had been sealed inside a clay jar. "Spirit Platform Divine Lord?" she shouted. The jar walls shattered in response. Daoist Jiuling tumbled out amid blinding white light, and when her vision returned, she found herself in the Heavenly Realm, where countless rays of rosy light shone.
Zhuang Yan looked coldly down at Daoist Jiuling as she scrambled to her feet. "A misunderstanding?" The corner of his mouth lifted slightly. "Even my Infinite Dodge was triggered, and you call it a misunderstanding?" He pointed at the plaque of the True Palace of Great Mystery behind him. "Come with me to see the Grand Minister of Grotto-Heavens." Daoist Jiuling took two steps back. "Must you be so heartless?" Immortal light flickered at Zhuang Yan's fingertips, instantly binding her movements as he forcibly took her toward the main hall.
When they met Emperor Shaoyang of the Purple Mansion, Zhuang Yan gave a detailed account of her crimes. Emperor Shaoyang questioned her, "Is what the Spirit Platform Divine Lord said true?" Daoist Jiuling glanced at Zhuang Yan, then admitted her guilt dejectedly. Emperor Shaoyang immediately ordered the Service Officer to submit a memorial to the Divine Firmament Jade Palace. Shortly afterward, an edict bearing the jade seals of the Queen Mother of the West and Emperor Wenchang returned—Queen Mother of the West, leader of the female immortals, and Emperor Wenchang, who oversaw the affairs of immortal officials, had jointly signed Daoist Jiuling's judgment.
Emperor Shaoyang accepted the document from the Divine Firmament Jade Palace handed over by the Service Officer. After reading it, he said to