The comet remained silent, only relentlessly unleashing heavenly tribulations.

The Heavenly Court, the thirty-third heaven.

Countless rays of light converged from all directions, revealing the figures of various immortals and gods in the sea of ​​clouds.

They ride on auspicious clouds, tread on celestial birds, or ride in imperial carriages, displaying a dazzling array of colors and ever-changing scenery.

Song Yi also arrived from the vast starry sky, dressed in a black star lord robe, walking with ease.

The one who came this time was Song Yi himself.

As for that clone, he sent it to guard the Broom Star.

The Grand Assembly is no ordinary event, often held only once every few decades or centuries. Unless there are special reasons, all 365 righteous gods of the heavens must attend in person.

To use a clone to do the work is tantamount to showing disrespect to the Great Celestial Venerable, and it is very easy to give others a handle to use against you.

Previously, in order to refine magical artifacts and comprehend the "General Outline of Taiqing Refining Artifacts", he ordered his clone to oversee the Qingtianjian, while his main body went into seclusion on the Broom Star.

Now that everything is settled, the focus naturally shifts back to the Qingtianjian (Imperial Observatory).

Maintaining the trajectory of the comet is simple and tedious; having multiple clones is more than enough to handle it.

Just as they were pondering, four streaks of light suddenly descended from the front, transforming into four Taoist priests dressed in Tai Chi robes. Some held fish drums, some held whisks, and some carried long swords, all exuding an air of otherworldly elegance.

These were the four Celestial Masters personally appointed by the Jade Emperor: Zhang Daoling, Ge Xianweng, Xu Jingyang, and Qiu Hongji.

All four are disciples of the Supreme Sage, belonging to the lineage of the Humanist Church.

Among them, Ge Xianweng walked straight over and bowed to Song Yi, saying, "We were fortunate to have received help from the Star Lord in dealing with the Wuyi Mountain incident. Otherwise, the loss of the Southern Dragon Vein would have shaken the foundation of the Daoist sect and caused endless troubles."

Song Yi hurriedly returned the greeting, repeatedly saying, "How dare I accept such a grand gesture from the Celestial Master? Since ancient times, the righteous and the demonic have been irreconcilable enemies. Now that I see the demonic sect wreaking havoc, how can I stand idly by?"

"Although we are willing to take action, we are wary of the demons and gods deep within the Blood Sea." Zhang Daoling stroked his beard and sighed, his eyes full of meaning. "Star Lord is independent of the three religions and only obeys the orders of the Great Heavenly Venerable. Therefore, it is just right for him to take action without being bound by those karmic ties."

Song Yi understood the implied meaning behind the music and knew that these celestial masters were paving the way for him to help them in the future. He immediately smiled and said, "If I have the time, I will definitely go down to the mortal realm to visit the East Sea duel five hundred years from now."

Xu Jingyang was overjoyed upon hearing this and clapped his hands, saying, "Excellent! Although the Star Lord is bound by the Investiture of the Gods, he is also immortal and indestructible, which can be considered a different kind of eternal indestructibility. Unlike us, who still have to struggle in this mortal world, and who knows when we will be doomed."

These words were half lament and half self-deprecation. The group exchanged smiles, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then stepped into the Lingxiao Palace together.

The Four Celestial Masters, holding the third-rank divine office, were among the most prominent.

However, although they hold the same rank as the Heavenly Venerables among the Eight Righteous Gods, they are mostly honorary positions. In terms of real power, they are probably not as powerful as some fourth or fifth-rank Righteous Gods.

A moment later, the temple's guardian spirit announced loudly, "The Great Heavenly Venerable has arrived!"

The hall fell silent instantly, and all the gods straightened their clothes and bowed in reverence.

Nine layers of auspicious clouds surged in from outside the palace, and the majestic image of the Great Heavenly Venerable slowly appeared on the jade steps. The twelve-tassel crown on his head hung with pearls and jade, obscuring his supremely majestic face, making people dare not look directly at him.

After the Jade Emperor took his seat, the celestial music in the Lingxiao Palace gradually ceased.

A guardian spirit official stepped forward and announced loudly, "Those with matters to report, speak now; otherwise, the court may adjourn!"

Thunder God Wen Zhong was the first to step forward.

This Grand Tutor of the Shang Dynasty, now clad in a purple-gold divine robe and holding a jade tablet from the Thunder Department, spoke in a booming voice: "Your Majesty, recently, demonic cultivators have been causing chaos in the Eastern Continent of Shengzhou, occupying mortal kingdoms, defiling palaces, and poisoning the people. I have ordered the thirty-six generals of the Thunder Department to descend to the mortal realm to capture and exterminate these evil spirits, and restore the majesty of Heaven."

The Jade Emperor nodded slightly, his crown tassels swaying gently: "I have always trusted you with your work, my dear minister. However, calamities in the mortal realm are predetermined. The Thunder Department should focus on punishment and not interfere too much in human karma, lest unnecessary complications arise."

Wen Zhong bowed and accepted the order: "Your subject will respectfully obey the imperial decree."

Immediately afterwards, Emperor Lü Yue of the Plague Department stepped forward from the ranks: "Your Majesty, this year many in the mortal realm have violated the Heavenly Laws, especially in the southeast. I have already ordered the five Plague Gods to issue warnings and send down plagues to demonstrate the Heavenly Laws, yet there are still mortals who disrespect Heaven and Earth and break taboos. I believe that the punishment should be increased to serve as a warning to others..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Sow Goddess Bixia Yuanjun, Yu Hualong, stepped forward and retorted: "Great Heavenly Venerable, please forgive me! Recently, many towns and villages in the mortal realm have been littered with corpses, and thousands of miles have been deserted, with people displaced and homeless. This is all due to the Plague Department abusing its divine authority, which may be harming the very foundation of humanity!"

Upon hearing this, Lü Yue frowned slightly, a flash of murderous intent appearing in his eyes. Just as he was about to retort, the Jade Emperor spoke up: "What you say, my dear minister, is not without reason. Minister Lü, it is not wrong to use the plague to deter mortals, but it should be done with a balance of firmness and gentleness, with law and compassion going hand in hand. Going too far will damage the foundation of the human race's fortune, which is not the intention of the Heavenly Court."

"...I will obey the Great Heavenly Venerable's decree." Lü Yue bowed and withdrew, his face displeased.

Lü Yue could only bow and say, "Your subject will respectfully obey the imperial decree."

After that, the fire department, water department, and others stepped forward in turn to present their reports.

Fire God Luo Xuan reported that many volcanoes in the Southern Continent were showing unusual activity, and the essence of earth fire was restless. It was suspected that an ancient fire demon was about to emerge. He had already sent the gods of the fire department to set up a restriction and requested permission to mobilize the power of the earth veins to strengthen the seal.

Lu Xiong, the Water Virtue Star Lord, reported that the three major water system dragon lords of Xiniu Hezhou were fighting each other, causing floods to spread in the human world and countless people to suffer. The Water Department was unable to suppress the floods on its own, so it requested the Heavenly Court to send additional Dipper Star Lords.

The Heavenly Venerable of the Dipper, the Holy Mother of Golden Spirit, reports that the movement of the stars in the heavens has recently been somewhat sluggish. This is because the atmosphere of killing and conflict in the human world is heavy, and the rising turbid air is obscuring the starlight. Therefore, we should ask for your help.

The Jade Emperor granted all their requests, issuing orders or admonitions, which all the gods obeyed with reverence.

After the various celestial deities finished presenting their reports, the hall quieted down slightly.

Holding a jade tablet, Song Yi calmly stepped forward from the last of the procession, bowed, and said, "Your subject, Song Yi, has a matter to report!"

"Oh?" The Jade Emperor seemed slightly surprised, his gaze flickering behind his twelve-tasseled crown. "Minister Song, please speak."

Song Yi bowed deeply and calmly replied, "Your Majesty's great grace has granted me the position of Governor of the Broom Star, responsible for cleaning up the heavenly realms. However, during my inspection, I discovered that although the thirty-three heavens each possess unique creations, their energy is stagnant, like a pool of dead water."

He paused, his tone growing heavier: "For example, in the twenty-fifth level of the Boundless Vow Heaven, because the Plague Gods reside in the center, the plague has lingered for a long time, causing all the immortal herbs and spiritual plants in the sky to wither."

For example, the Guanming Duanjingtian, where the Fire Department is stationed, is burned by fierce fire and strong winds all year round, and the harsh atmosphere permeates the surrounding area, causing an imbalance of Yin and Yang.

Furthermore, the Great Prison Heaven, due to its Heavenly Prison and Demon-Slaying Platform, is filled with a surging, malevolent aura that is difficult to dispel.

"The flow of Qi between the heavens is blocked; turbid Qi cannot descend, and pure Qi cannot ascend. If this continues, it may damage the foundation of the Heavenly Court!"

Upon hearing this, the gods in the hall looked at each other in bewilderment, as they had indeed never considered such a problem.

The Jade Emperor fell into deep thought, then nodded slightly: "The thirty-three heavens of the Heavenly Court are all independent, each forming its own realm. Their energy flows are blocked and stagnant, which will inevitably lead to stagnation over time. Since Minister Song has noticed this, he must already have a solution?"