Yellow Court Daoist

Hearing Zhou Boqing mention this, Lu Qingfeng's expression shifted, and he quickly followed up the conversation to inquire about the powers and responsibilities of the Five Thunders Marshal Mansion during the Heavenly Observation Star Festival, as well as those of his new position as Capturing God General.

"The duties of the Immortal Gods of the Thunder Department are numerous, including the generation of all things, movement of oceans and mountains, alteration of seasons, control of yin and yang, and the recording of good deeds and punishment of evil—all fall within their purview. Below them are various departments and gods, each with military commanders, issuing orders as the time dictates."

"Within the Thunder Department, the Heavenly Venerable and twenty-four Heavenly Monarchs are held in the highest esteem. Below them are the Great Gods, Marshals, and a multitude of Immortal Gods—it's difficult for even an ordinary official of the Thunder Department to keep clear. The General has now entered the Five Thunders Marshal Mansion of the Heavenly Observation Star Festival, led by the Five Thunders Marshal who oversees all realms and controls the festivals, raising the Immortal Gods of the Lower Realm."

"In the Marshal Mansion, beneath the Marshal, there are a total of eleven Thunder Department Generals including the General himself, and one hundred and three legitimate Immortal Officials."

"The General is the 'Capturing God General', commanding ten thousand soldiers and specializing in capturing gods and spirits. He must travel through various realms, collect Divine Positions, and capture Evil Gods and Wild Gods. The battle is extremely fierce. The previous Capturing God General fell victim to the calculations of an Evil God while leading troops against him, lost his celestial status, and dropped into the Netherworld, even missing the opportunity for reincarnation."

Zhou Boqing has been in the Thunder Department for many years, far more knowledgeable than Lu Qingfeng can compare.

He now speaks with ease.

But towards the end, there's a hint of sadness, as well as a few words of caution.

This position of Thunder Department General may seem prestigious, leading troops and dominating the realms. But within the myriad heavens, dangers are plentiful. The previous Capturing God General, presumably at least an Earth Immortal True Monarch, even while leading ten thousand Thunder Department Heavenly Soldiers, still perished due to an Evil God's scheming, his soul annihilated and forever fallen into the Netherworld.

The dangers are evident.

Zhou Boqing spoke, and his gaze shifted, falling upon the young Daoist beside him. As thoughts flowed, he wondered, "The position of Thunder Department General is fraught with danger yet extremely sought after. The Divine Position of the Capturing God General has been vacant for a full three thousand years since its fall. Just what is the background of this youth?"

A position as an ordinary Immortal Official of the Thunder Department is already difficult to obtain, not to mention the higher ranking and more powerful position of Thunder Department General. Many individuals with great opportunities and powerful backgrounds are waiting for such a position.

On the waiting list, even the top Earth Immortals are not lacking.

But unexpectedly, after lying vacant for three thousand years, a True Immortal from the Lower Realm has obtained it.

Such power and background, Zhou Boqing, an Immortal Official from the Thunder Department and from Jie Sect, must regard highly, daring only to befriend and not neglect.

"After returning, I must certainly inquire thoroughly."

Zhou Boqing hurriedly received his orders, set off at once, and in truth, knew very little about this newly appointed 'Capturing God General'. Moreover, the Lower Realms are many, and his understanding of the Five Directions Realm is not extensive.

After this trip, he must inquire in all directions.

Beside him.

Lu Qingfeng was listening to Zhou Boqing's introduction, gaining a deeper understanding of the Thunder Department and the Marshal Mansion.

By the end, he was not fearful but jubilant.

"Traveling through the realms?!"

Lu Qingfeng was overjoyed, "Big brother's influence is indeed significant, to have secured such a Divine Position for me!"

The Capturing God General is responsible for warfare, collecting Divine Positions, and capturing Evil Gods and Wild Gods.

He must travel through various realms.

With this Divine Position in his possession and ten thousand troops under his command, supported by the Thunder Department and the Five Thunders Marshal Mansion of the Heavenly Observation Star Festival, the chances of finding the whereabouts of the Immortal Qin Realm will undoubtedly increase.

How could he not be elated?

With soaring thoughts.

Looking back on these twenty thousand years, Lu Qingfeng felt even more gratitude towards his big brother, Yellow Wind Great Saint. Confined to the Five Directions Realm, if it weren't for Yellow Wind Great Saint's endeavors on his behalf, not only would he be facing encirclements today, but it would have been impossible to connect with the Thunder Department so easily, to join the Immortal Class, and become an Immortal God of the Thunder Department.

"I might have managed the Five Directions Realm flawlessly and secured the hearts of the people, but ultimately, it is still the domain of Jiazi Tai Sui and Gu Chen Star Lord, among other Great Powers. They always have an excuse to target and seize control. Even with big brother stepping forward, it would be difficult."

"But by openly building a bridge while secretly moving in a different direction, big brother has secured a Divine Position of the Thunder Department for me outside. Now, I belong to the Thunder Department, and with the Five Directions Realm under me and the Immortal Alliance well-received, even those Great Powers will find it hard to move against me."

Joining the Thunder Department.

This strategy really serves two purposes.

One is to preserve the base of the Five Directions Realm, where in the future, devoted disciples will continuously ascend from the Earth Immortal World to serve under him. Especially now, as a Thunder Department General, there will be no shortage of soldiers.

Secondly.

Joining the Thunder Department has always been Lu Qingfeng's plan.

Not just for the help of the Thunder Department to find the whereabouts of the Immortal Qin Realm, but also to reunite with Ao Le.

Initially, he thought of causing a great commotion and, following the example of the Great Saint, to be summoned into the Heavenly Court. But due to changes in the situation, he unexpectedly took control of a Lower Realm. Thus, with the spirit of a whole realm and the mediation of his big brother, Yellow Wind Great Saint, his entry into the Thunder Department was assured.

Despite being only in the True Immortal Realm, he received a not-insignificant Divine Position.

With real power in hand.

Truly perfect.

"Only."

"Regarding big brother—"

Lu Qingfeng smiled bitterly in his heart.

Big brother Yellow Wind Great Saint first sent him to the Five Directions Realm, to obtain a great fortune. Then, through his influence in the Thunder Department, he supported him to become the 'Capturing God General', truly sparing no effort. But after all the hard work, the benefits lay with him, while Yellow Wind Great Saint and Yellow Wind Ridge got nothing.

He couldn't help but feel guilty.

"I grew into my form in Yellow Wind Ridge; big brother saw me transform and treated me as his own brother, almost like blood kin. He never refused any benefit or request."

It must be the mindset of a Great Power, true to one's heart.

Instead, it was he who kept secrets.

Mixed with shame and moved feelings.

Lu Qingfeng stepped on an auspicious cloud, his eyes gazing into the depths of the Void, and silently thought, "After reporting for duty at the Marshal Mansion, I must return to Yellow Wind Ridge."

Upon reflection.

Years have passed since he maintained contact with his big brother, though separate by different realms, they have not met face to face. When he left Yellow Wind Ridge, he was but a child of five or six years old, and now after twenty-seven thousand years, he has grown into a handsome young man of fourteen or fifteen.

Recalling big brother's hearty laughter and the straightforwardness of his second brother, his heart yearned even more.

His resolution was set.

Conversing with Zhou Boqing from time to time, using Escape Magic in the Void, marshaled by Immortal Light, the path to Ascension was wide open.

In a short while.

The Immortal Realm was in sight!