I have a relic of heaven

Chapter 4 Magical Powers

Following the last "missing" sound, the volume seemed to have crashed, shrinking into a ball, shaking continuously, and the light on it swayed violently!
Spin around!
The light subsided, the vibrations ceased, and the large book unfolded again. It was still empty, but small words appeared in the corners at the end.

Zhou Mu took a closer look.

[Zhou Mu, no merits yet, guardian of the East Kitchen of the Nine Heavens, ninth rank]

Just as he took a closer look, he saw ripples on the surface of the scroll, and a piece of blue-black copper emerged from it and flew into Zhou Mu's hand.

Zhou Mu's mind raced, and he was sure that this was not just a dream, but most likely his own destiny.
He carefully looked at the blue-black token in the volume.

There are words on both sides of the token, one side is engraved with [Ninth Rank of the Fire Department], and the other side is engraved with [Guardian of the Dharma].
The texture looks like bronze, but it is definitely not copper - it feels warm to the touch, and you can't feel any weight when you hold it in your hand!

Zhou Mu once again glanced at the Immortal Kitchen, most of which was collapsed and buried, and his eyes finally fell on the Immortal Record.

"you are?"

He asked the question tentatively, and the Immortal Record actually gave a response, with a great and majestic sound!
"The Celestial Records, the second volume."

"What is the Heavenly Palace Immortal Record?" Zhou Mu suppressed his restless mood and asked carefully.

"The Heavenly Palace Immortal Records, the List of Conferred Gods, the Book of Commanded Immortals, all immortals and gods, from the Emperor of Heaven to the Heavenly Soldiers, are recorded with their names, their achievements, their duties, their responsibilities, and their fates!"

The List of Gods, the Book of Immortals, the Emperor of Heaven?

Zhou Mu was confused as he listened. These unheard-of terms gave him a sense of familiarity, but it was only familiarity.

So, I am now the so-called [Nine Heavens Eastern Kitchen Guardian Warrior]?

He jumped and danced, but nothing seemed to have changed?
Zhou Mu saw that the scroll was losing its brilliance and seemed to be about to dim, so he asked the question.

"What is Heaven?"

The immortal record trembled slightly, and the vast sound was clear.

"Heaven is the commanding force of all gods and immortals. In heaven, on earth, in the netherworld, immortals, gods, humans, demons, ghosts, monsters, everything and everything else, Heaven is in charge of everything."

Zhou Mu swallowed his saliva, his heart trembling, and he finally understood. This was the place where the legendary gods lived?
He then asked:
"What about the sound of 'que' just now?"

"All positions are vacant, the Heavenly Palace is damaged and has become a ruin."

"May I ask how many gods there are in this heaven right now?"

The Immortal Record did not answer, but just swayed, and the small characters on it that contained Zhou Mu's name and official title glowed faintly.

Okay, just me?
Wait, I am a god? ?
Zhou Mu startled, jumped up and down, and jumped again, but everything was still normal.

Zhou Mu finally understood that the heaven mentioned in this immortal record had probably been destroyed and turned into ruins, with no immortals or gods left!
Where have the gods gone?
Why do the ruins of heaven appear in my dreams?
His mind raced as he continued to ask questions:

"What's the use of this guardian warrior I received?"

"What is merit?"

Xianlu responded:

"The Nine Heavens East Kitchen Guardian Warrior is responsible for fanning the flames in the East Kitchen, chopping wood and carrying firewood, assisting the Kitchen God and the Kitchen God, and maintaining the normal operation of the East Kitchen."

Zhou Mu understood—he was just a kitchen helper!
The immortal record continued to resound. "This position allows you to enjoy the body-washing pool once, wash away all the dust on your body, and remove the filth in your blood. You can go to the Ministry of Finance and wash yourself with the immortal card."

"This position is granted with the minor magical power [Fanning the Wind]. With this power, you can obtain it from the Immortal Card."

"This position grants the minor magical power [Ignition]. With this ability, you can obtain it from the Immortal Card."

"This position is equipped with a Jiayin woodcutting axe. You can use it to cut wood and get it from the immortal card."

"Merit can be used to advance to immortal rank and can be exchanged for all things. A guardian warrior works for a hundred years to gain a little merit. If he fans the fire in the boiler stove in the east kitchen a hundred times, he will gain another merit."

"Slay demons and monsters, protect the laws of heaven, and restore the dignity of heaven. According to the sins committed by demons and monsters, you can get corresponding merit points. If you spend 100 merit points, you can be promoted to the eighth rank!"

The Immortal Card was probably the Blue-Black Bronze Token. Zhou Mu thought about it and asked again:
"Since all immortal posts are vacant, how can I apply for the 'Immortal Washing Pool'?"

"Once you go to the Ministry of Finance, you can apply for admission."

"The Finance Department is here?"

"Heaven."

Zhou Mu was speechless. He walked to the bronze gate and tried his best, but it still didn't budge at all!

He looked at Xianlu for help, but the latter was as calm as water, its light gradually faded, and it fell lightly back on the table. No matter how Zhou Mu asked, it did not respond.

He had no other choice, so he searched the fairy kitchen again, but still found nothing. There was no other way out!

"Maybe I don't have enough strength."

Zhou Mu also roughly understood his current situation. In his dream, he saw the ruins of heaven, and he seemed to have been named a legendary god - although there seemed to be no changes.

I am still the ordinary me.

The Book of Conferred Gods and Commanded Immortals did not seem to have its own intelligence, and seemed to be acting according to a predetermined plan.
I guess he regarded himself as a newly promoted immortal, so he conferred an immortal position on himself!

Zhou Mu patted the bronze door and couldn't help but smile bitterly.
According to legend, immortals and gods can move mountains and seas, and the powerful demon master is an immortal god.

This gate may be no different from an ordinary gate to the immortals, but for a mortal like me who only has an immortal position but no power,
I couldn't even lift the lid of the pot!

"I don't know how much strength it takes to open this door."

Zhou Mu took a deep breath, calmed his agitated mood, clenched his fists, and cheered up.

Practice, practice!
Speaking of which, if this Heavenly Palace is really the place described in the Immortal Book that governs all the gods and immortals, then even if it has become ruins, there must be a lot of good things left, right?
Zhou Mu shook his head and began to study the dark blue bronze order. He rubbed the four characters [Fire Department Ninth Rank] on the back with his fingers. Suddenly, he heard thunder, visions appeared before his eyes, and a strange sound came to his ears!
"The wind is rising."

Zhou Mu listened to the sighs and saw the indescribable dark scene, the flickering candlelight, the drifting leaves, the undulating waves, the rustling of the mountains and forests, the spring, summer, autumn and winter.
Wind! Wind! Wind!
Then I saw a spark of fire, saw an ancient being drilling wood to get it, saw a huge fire blazing across the mountains, saw the fire expand and turn into a huge, bright sun.
fire! fire! fire!
He seemed to have a sudden enlightenment to the concepts of "wind" and "fire". In a trance, he saw two points of light from the illusion, one invisible, the other scorching, both falling on his forehead!
The illusion was shattered.

Zhou Mu opened his eyes, his body swaying slightly, as if he was standing in the wind. He felt inexplicably light and stretched out his hands.

The wind rises in one palm and the fire ignites in the other palm, and then the wind rolls up the fire, which slowly flows between the palms and fingers according to one's own wishes.

He murmured to himself:
"It's the minor magical power mentioned in the Immortal Records, [fanning the wind] and [starting a fire]."

“I think I learned it?”

(End of this chapter)