I Will Control All Realms

The Heavenly Dao of Zi Wei seemed on the verge of shattering.

The once clear skies suddenly darkened as rain poured down without warning. An inexplicable sorrow spread through the hearts of every living being, as if something profoundly important had been lost in the unseen currents of fate. Unbidden, a tear slipped down.

Celestial Court, Department of Heavenly Phenomena.

"Oh no, the Rain Goddess has entered her tribulation and hasn’t returned. Her divine position is vacant—who’s going to regulate the rainfall now?"

"Ugh, the Lord of the Four Seas is her brother, and the Star Lord of Water Virtue is her sworn brother. Who dares to ask those two hotheads for precipitation data?"

"Hey, didn’t a young man just join our department? Fang Zheng, right? Send him!"

"Is that appropriate? First, he’s from another world. Second, he’s only at the Unity Stage—he doesn’t even qualify to sign the Divine Register, yet he’s been directly assigned to intern here. Someone like that... surely has connections?"

"Exactly because he has backing that we should send him. Have you forgotten Mu Chen from the Department of Matrimony? That guy struts around with the jade token bestowed by the Tribulation Transcender himself! Fang Zheng might not have a token, but his status isn’t any lower. I heard he’s close with the newly appointed Chief of the Celestial Law Academy!"

"And that’s not all! He’s also on good terms with the newly appointed God of Wealth. Back then, all of us fought to get into the Ministry of Wealth, but the Tribulation Transcender didn’t grant a single one of us entry—not even the lowest-ranking Wealth Dispenser. That just shows how favored this new God of Wealth is!"

"Fine, let Fang Zheng go to the Four Seas Palace and the Heavenly River Transport Bureau to get the precipitation data. Who’s going to brief him?"

"..."

The Celestial Court was a tangled web of factions. After all, even before attaining godhood, relationships and alliances existed. Though each department had its duties, those with connections naturally found communication smoother—otherwise, they’d hit roadblocks or even end up shouldering blame.

Take the Department of Matrimony, for instance. After they sent the Rain Goddess into her tribulation, her brother and his sworn brother weren’t happy. The Department of Heavenly Phenomena needed rainfall data?

Sure, no problem—just standard procedure. They’d cooperate... as long as the Rain Goddess came to handle the handover!

What? No Rain Goddess? Then go find her!

Oh, there is a Rain Goddess? Then come here and let’s have some fun!

As a result, the newly appointed Rain Goddess in the Department of Heavenly Phenomena lasted barely two days before transferring herself out in frustration. No one else dared take the position, so it remained vacant, with other celestial officials taking turns managing rainfall.

The worst part? This entire process complied with celestial laws. The Four Seas Palace and the Heavenly River Transport Bureau made it clear: until the original Rain Goddess, Yuan Qiyue, returned from her tribulation, no one else could hold her position!

What was this?

This was factionalism—open defiance within the Zi Wei Celestial Court!

Though no one dared challenge the authority of the Tribulation Transcender, no matter what the higher-ups decreed, the work still had to be done by those below.

What?

You think if they refuse, others will step in?

Sorry, but newcomers know nothing and would only make a mess. Sooner or later, the old hands would have to clean up the mess and take charge again!

Of course, the Tribulation Transcender wouldn’t allow such chaos to persist, tarnishing the Zi Wei Celestial Court.

Thus, the intern system was born!

The transmigrators were not only sensible but also highly competent, with a wealth of theoretical knowledge. The only thing they lacked was hands-on experience in the workings of heaven and earth.

Once they completed their internships across various departments and gained practical expertise, it would be time for a great purge in the Zi Wei Celestial Court!

Due to the struggles of its early days, the first generation of celestial officials had risen to prominence thanks to their innate local advantages. While some were truly capable, many were merely riding the winds of opportunity. Once stability returned, those unworthy would inevitably fall from grace.

Talent was still sorely lacking!

Inside the Illusory Star Grotto, Chen Yi watched as the rain outside gradually lightened. Sensing that the Zi Wei Heavenly Dao’s grief had begun to recede, he spoke softly in reassurance:

"A person’s true death begins when they are forgotten. As long as we remember her, she is not truly gone. The Path of Divine Incense can bring her back."

The Zi Wei Heavenly Dao manifested a warm hand, gently stroking the statue of Chen Lingxiu, its voice trembling: "Yi’er, if even a child as outstanding as Lingxiu met misfortune in the Immortal Realm, what of the ordinary children? Though I try to convince myself they’re all safe, I can’t. I fear they might..."

Drip, drip—

The gloomy skies wept again, sorrow rising in waves, unending.

The Illusory Star Grotto bore the brunt of it.

Xu Jinghong, being a Mystic Immortal, was merely moved by the emotion.

But Lin Yuyu, the rookie, was a mess—tears gushed uncontrollably as she turned away, shoulders shaking, desperately stifling her sobs.

"Ah..." Chen Yi sighed, rubbing his temples. "The living are but passing travelers; the departed return home. Heaven and earth are but an inn, and all share in the sorrow of eternity. Zi Wei, whether they are safe in the Immortal Realm or not, those who cannot return are lost forever. You must focus on the present, to prevent such tragedies from recurring."

The Zi Wei Heavenly Dao fell silent for a moment, then slowly wiped away its tears—or rather, stopped the rain.

"Yi’er, you’re right. The Immortal Realm is no paradise. I’ll never let my children suffer there again. I will grow stronger—strong enough to speak to the Immortal Realm as an equal and bring our lost children home!"

Only now did the Zi Wei Heavenly Dao truly possess the qualifications to stand among the myriad realms!

Before, though diligent, it had only sought to live peacefully and free Chen Yi from his seclusion in the Illusory Star Grotto, allowing him to roam the boundless lands and seas at will.

But now, Chen Lingxiu’s death had pierced its heart. Such a gentle, kind child, lost without reason, her true spirit scattered... It would demand answers from the Immortal Realm!

"Yi’er, help me. I wish to govern the myriad realms!"

Chen Yi nodded slightly. "As you wish."

"Yi’er is the best!"

The Zi Wei Heavenly Dao transformed into a kitten, nuzzling against him before turning its sorrowful gaze back to Chen Lingxiu’s statue. "Yi’er... can the Path of Divine Incense truly bring her back?"

Though it had integrated the foundational laws of the Path of Divine Incense, the time had been too short to grasp its deeper applications. Reviving a being whose true spirit had dissipated lay beyond its basic functions.

Still, different wielders could achieve different miracles. It trusted Chen Yi’s judgment—if he said it was possible, then it must be. But...

It was afraid. Afraid that even after exhausting all efforts, Chen Lingxiu would remain lost forever.

"We must try. After all, the outcome can’t be worse than this, can it?" Chen Yi reassured before turning to issue orders. "Lin Yuyu!"

"Here!"

Lin Yuyu quickly wiped away her tears and stood at attention.

"You are a true Incense God, most sensitive to the power of faith. You will assist in establishing the Lingxiu Divine Hall. Any objections?"

"None!"

Lin Yuyu’s reply was loud and clear.

Though she didn’t understand why the group leader had chosen her—a half-trained novice—for this task, it was a rare opportunity to prove herself, and she would give it her all!

After all, she had grown up. She was no longer the clueless little village deity of Yushui Township but had rocketed through the ranks under the guidance of the research team’s seniors, reaching the prestigious position of a Fifth-Rank Chief Deity of Jiangbei Province—a true regional overlord!

Once her horizons had broadened, there was no going back.

Sometimes she wondered—just how high could one climb in this divine bureaucracy?