The comet remained silent, only relentlessly unleashing heavenly tribulations.

Time flies, and another three years have passed.

On this day, the Zhou Tianxing Bell rang once again.

This is the decree issued by Doumu Yuanjun to gather the stars and pay homage to the Heavenly Court.

Song Yi straightened his divine robes and flew towards the North Pole of the Central Heaven.

After flying for an unknown amount of time, an extremely magnificent palace complex appeared at the end of the void.

Surrounded by countless stars, the palace is ancient and vast, its magnificence comparable even to the Lingxiao Palace of the Jade Emperor.

This place is the Purple Light Palace of the Golden Spirit Holy Mother, and also the core of the Zhou Tian Star Array.

Many star deities had already gathered in front of the palace, and people continued to arrive from the depths of the starry sky.

Fei Zhong had arrived earlier and was talking with You Hun, the Curly-tongued Star Lord. Upon seeing Song Yi, he also greeted him warmly.

The crowd waited outside the palace for another ten days.

Finally, accompanied by the radiant starlight, Doumu Yuanjun Jinling Shengmu and Zhongtian Ziwei Beiji Taihuang Dadi appeared one after another, and then led the Doubu Zhengshen (Gods of the Dipper) straight to the Heavenly Court.

The thirty-three heavens, the Lingxiao Palace.

Inside the hall, golden pillars reach for the sky, jade steps are laid on the ground, auspicious clouds swirl around, and auspicious energy flows in thousands of strands.

Wearing the robes of a star lord, Song Yi stood discreetly among the ranks at the back of the main hall.

Today's grand court assembly was somewhat different from previous ones, with many new faces in the hall, radiating divine light and exuding extraordinary aura.

Fei Zhong, standing beside him, whispered, "Those are Li Jing and Nezha from the Chan Sect... Those four are Celestial Masters appointed by the Heavenly Court, from the Human Sect... Those three are the Gods of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity, also disciples of the Human Sect... That's the Barefoot Immortal..."

Song Yi's expression remained calm, but he seemed to be deep in thought.

Many of these newly ascended righteous gods are actually disciples of the Human Religion.

Although the Sage Laozi of Taiqing only had one direct disciple, the Grand Master Xuandu, he preached the Great Dao in the Great Crimson Heaven, which is outside the Thirty-Three Heavens, for many years. He had quite a few disciples and wandering immortals who had received his favor.

"quiet!"

With a shout from the spirit official, boundless golden light gathered on the throne atop the nine jade steps, revealing the majestic and vast image of the Jade Emperor, whose power overwhelmed the Three Realms.

"Greetings, Great Celestial Venerable!"

All the gods bowed down, their voices shaking the heavens.

"My beloved subjects, rise!"

The Jade Emperor's voice was calm, yet it contained immense power and authority.

Venus stepped out of the procession, holding a jade tablet, and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, two hundred years have passed since the end of the Investiture of the Gods. Our Heavenly Court, inheriting the mandate of Heaven, is flourishing day by day, with immortals and gods raining down like rain. The four departments established in the past are no longer suitable. I believe that the four departments should be reorganized."

All the gods in the hall felt a chill run down their spines, for who did not know that Venus was the Jade Emperor's most trusted confidant?

This proposal clearly indicates that the Jade Emperor wanted to take this opportunity to integrate the various departments of the Heavenly Court.

The Jade Emperor surveyed his ministers: "My esteemed ministers, which four departments do you believe should be re-established?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lü Yue strode forward from among the gods of the Intercepting Sect and proudly declared, "Your subject, Lü Yue, is in charge of plagues in heaven and earth, and determines the rise and fall of human fortunes. I wish to lead six righteous plague officials to establish my own department, known as the Plague Department!"

"Granted," the Jade Emperor said calmly.

Immediately afterwards, Zhao Gongming stepped forward from the ranks, his voice booming like a bell: "Your subject, Zhao Gongming, is in charge of all the incense offerings and merits of the world, and determines the fortunes and misfortunes of the mortal realm. Your subject wishes to lead the gods of wealth from all directions and establish his own department, namely the Ministry of Finance!"

"allow."

Yin Jiao stepped forward, his expression solemn: "Your subject, Yin Jiao, is in charge of the changing seasons in the human realm and inspects all living beings in the Three Realms on behalf of Heaven. I wish to lead the Twelve Earthly Branches and establish my own department, which is called the Department of the Grand Duke of Jupiter!"

"allow."

Finally, Yu Hualong stepped forward with steady steps: "Your subject, Yu Hualong, is in charge of seasonal illnesses in the human world. I shall cooperate with the Plague Department to determine the fate of humanity. I wish to lead the Five Smallpox Gods and establish my own department, known as the 'Smallpox Department'!"

"allow."

The Jade Emperor issued four decrees, each containing the law of Heaven, to thoroughly establish the four departments.

After finalizing the four departments, Venus stepped forward again, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, the Heavenly Court now has numerous immortals and gods. Besides the eight departments, there are many miscellaneous offices that urgently need to be established. Such as the Imperial Horse Administration, the Celestial Cuisine Administration, the Imperial Wine Administration, the Celestial Inspection Office..."

The Jade Emperor asked, "Are all these miscellaneous offices under the command of righteous gods?"

Venus pondered for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, the duties of the Imperial Horse and Celestial Cuisine Departments are minor and can be easily managed by celestial officials. However, the Celestial Observatory is responsible for cleaning the thirty-three heavens and oversees more than half of the celestial soldiers, celestial maidens, celestial children, and Yellow Turban warriors. Its power is considerable and should rightfully be led by a righteous deity!"

The Jade Emperor nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the hall: "My esteemed ministers, who do you think is qualified to take charge of the Celestial Observatory?"

Just as the gods in the hall were pondering, Nezha stepped forward, his voice clear and cold: "Your Majesty, Song Yi, the Broom Star Lord, is in charge of all misfortune in the human world and also has the duty of sweeping away the filth of heaven and earth. I believe that it is most appropriate for him to lead the Celestial Observatory!"

Upon hearing this, many deities in the hall cast surprised glances at him.

Song Yi, standing at the back, felt a sudden jolt in his heart and thought to himself, "They're here!"

Before he could think further, the Jade Emperor's majestic gaze fell upon him: "Broom Star Lord, are you willing to take over the Celestial Observatory and cleanse the dust and filth of these thirty-three heavens for me?"

Song Yi quickly suppressed his overwhelming joy, stepped forward, bowed deeply, and declared loudly, "This humble god will do his utmost to ensure the Heavenly Court is clean and free from defilement!"

"Excellent! Effective immediately, Song Yi is hereby appointed as the 'Eighth-Rank Judge of the Heavenly Observatory,' to command all the celestial servants of the Thirty-Three Heavens!" The Jade Emperor issued the decree.

"Your subject accepts the imperial decree and expresses his gratitude!"

Song Yi returned to the train, overjoyed.

The word "judgment" has always meant holding a high position while also holding a lower one. He is now not only the Zhou Tian Star Lord, but also the Chief Official of the Qing Tian Jian, an eighth-rank deity!

Although the Qingtianjian (Heavenly Bureau) cannot compare to the eight ministries of the Heavenly Court in terms of rank and power, it manages a vast number of low-level celestial servants and is practically a natural intelligence network for the Heavenly Court, far superior to the insignificant Imperial Horse Administration!

"It seems Jiang Ziya's power is truly not to be underestimated," Song Yi thought to himself. "Besides Nezha, he can even influence Venus!"

"So it turns out that Brother Song's long-standing reluctance to go to the smallpox clinic was due to the existence of such a wonderful place!"

Fei Zhong, standing to the side, lowered his voice, his tone filled with barely concealed envy.

……

The grand assembly dispersed, and the gods filed out.

Song Yi deliberately slowed his pace and waited for a moment by the white jade steps outside the Lingxiao Palace.

Before long, a cold-faced young man holding a fire-tipped spear flew out on a beam of light.

Song Yi quickly stepped forward, cupping his hands in a respectful bow: "Thank you, Third Prince, for speaking well of me before His Majesty!"

Nezha stopped and glanced at Song Yi indifferently: "Don't thank me. When Uncle Jiang was leading troops to fight against King Zhou in the mortal realm, he took good care of me. Since you are his sworn brother, I should repay this favor."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Uncle Jiang instructed that since your foundation in the Heavenly Court is shallow, if you encounter any troublesome problems in the future, you can come to the Heavenly King's Palace in the Nineteenth Heaven to find me."

Having said that, Nezha did not linger any longer. The Wind and Fire Wheels beneath his feet suddenly burst into flames, transforming into a crimson streak of fire that vanished instantly into the vast sea of ​​clouds.