From the Carp that Brings Children to the Celestial Officials

Chapter 326 Everyone performs their duties
For You Ming, enlightening the [Burning Heart Flower] was merely a matter of doing something convenient.

Even if this spiritual plant has good potential, it would probably take a hundred years to be able to help You Ming.

Demons are inherently slow at cultivating, and plant-based demons are especially slow.

For someone like You Ming to reach the Dharma Aspect level in just over a decade, there must have been countless opportunities and extraordinary luck behind it.

However, You Ming didn't have any pressure regarding cultivation, so he didn't care much about these things.

These days, he has mostly stayed hidden in his secluded cave, living a carefree and leisurely life as a recluse.

On this day, You Ming was cultivating as usual when he suddenly felt something in his heart.

Meanwhile, on Mount Yuanling, the wind and clouds surged, and dark clouds pressed down on the horizon, as if splashed with ink.

However, the pilgrims in the mountains were unaware of this; only the many deities and cultivators could see a faint crack of light appearing in the sky.

Then a troop of celestial soldiers and generals arrived on clouds, their armor impeccable and their bearing magnificent.

"By the decree of the Heavenly Realm, an official who has committed a crime and neglected his duties has been stripped of his divine position and banished to the mortal realm."

The leader was a celestial official from the Heavenly Law Department, who held a golden book in his hand and spoke in a loud, booming voice.

As the announcement ended, several figures bound by divine power were seen being escorted down from the clouds and landed in the underworld of Yuanling Mountain.

"These people once held high positions, but now they have fallen to the mortal realm and must await the command of the local deities. Lord Youming of Yuanling Mountain, please make proper arrangements in accordance with the laws of Heaven."

The official spoke loudly again.

With that, he flicked his sleeve, and the golden book flew out, automatically hovering in the air and slowly drifting to You Ming's front.

The talisman flashed and golden light flowed, clearly indicating that the authority had been temporarily handed over to You Ming.

"I will obey the will of Heaven."

You Ming reached out and caught the golden book. He wasn't surprised at all, as the Heavenly Realm had given him a decree a few days ago.

After the handover was completed, the celestial soldiers disappeared into the clouds and vanished from sight.

……

You Ming sat on the main seat in the main hall of the Yin Law Realm, looking at the four figures standing below him.

The four men had just been led into the main hall, and although they were convicted officials, they did not kneel down to pay their respects.

They were celestial officials, and although they were punished for making mistakes, they were not destined to be unable to rise again for eternity. They could spend a few decades in the mortal realm and then be reinstated.

As for the minor gods in the lower realms, how could they possibly accept their respect?

"Hey...it's you!"

When the group looked up, they found a familiar face sitting at the head of the table.

At this very moment, this person was looking at them with a half-smile.

"I never imagined that we would have such a deep connection. Now that you are all undergoing tribulations in the mortal realm, you happen to be under my command."

You Ming cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards the group.

The people in front of him were none other than Lord Chiheng and Lord Zhizhen, who had previously been in charge of the aftermath at Volcano Hell.

Of course, since they had been stripped of their divine positions, they were no longer gods and could not be called "Lord," which was an exclusive title for fifth-rank gods.

"Oh, it's you. Ah, then you're one of us."

Lei Bu's leader immediately relaxed and sat down casually on a table to the side, while the others also seemed to relax.

They still remembered You Ming; although he was only an eighth-rank official, he was quite strong and had a lot of courage.

At least in such a chaotic environment, daring to attack the Blood Sea Demons is quite courageous.

"Oh dear, it's fortunate that we brothers fell into your hands. If it were any other local deity, I really wouldn't want to bother with them."

"If there's anything you can't handle on a daily basis, just tell us."

Zhizhenjun's voice boomed and vibrated like thunder.

Although they were stripped of their divine positions, they were still once righteous gods of the immortal level, and their cultivation was not weak. Even now, they still possess strength roughly equivalent to the [Upper Three Realms].

With this kind of strength, one can indeed run rampant in the lower realms.

They were quite polite to You Ming, after all, You Ming had previously displayed almost invincible combat power among his peers, which meant that this kid had extremely high potential.

Who knows, he might become an immortal someday.

"I am of shallow virtue and dare not order you around, but..."

"Since the Heavenly Realm has given me the Golden Book, I have no choice but to follow the rules."

You Ming smiled at the group, his words still gentle.

"How about this, you all can come and be my guest advisors, and occasionally help out the minor gods under my jurisdiction."

"As for performance reviews and such, let's just forget about them."

You Ming looked at the group, adopting a consultative posture.

For You Ming, the greatest use of these people is simply to remain at Yuanling Mountain.

After all, four experts at the [Upper Three Realms] level are a tremendous deterrent.

"That's great. I've always liked you, and now it seems I wasn't wrong about you, Lao Li."

The Lord of Zhizhen was very pleased to hear this.

They had previously worried that after descending to the mortal realm, they would be sent to do hard labor.

Their True Spirit Golden Book is in You Ming's hands. If You Ming really gives them an order to do something, they cannot disobey.

"Since that's the case, Lord Chiheng..."

“Lord Youming, I have already been stripped of my divine position, so I naturally dare not accept the title of Lord Chiheng. Please just call me by my name, Zhou Heng.”

Just as You Ming was about to assign a task to Chi Hengjun, he was interrupted by Chi Hengjun's voice.

"Well, since you, Zhou Heng, once served as the head of the [Command Office] in the Fire Department, in charge of various miscellaneous matters, then you will work with Wu Mo, the chief clerk of Yuanling Mountain, to manage the common affairs."

"Although there is no official rank, you can communicate with me directly if anything happens."

You Ming looked at Chi Hengjun and slowly spoke.

Zhou Heng cupped his hands in greeting, indicating his acceptance.

They were already guilty of crimes, so it was impossible for them to be deified. You Ming's treatment of them was already giving them enough face, and the work he was put in charge of was exactly what they were good at, so they had no reason to object.

“Hold on…”

"Kid, you can call me Li Lie."

"Li Lie, since you are a righteous god of the Thunder Department, you are naturally exceptionally powerful. You shall follow our Yuanling Mountain's [Lamp Guide] to guide the reincarnation of souls. If you encounter any unruly ones, feel free to take action."

You Ming also gave Zhi Zhenjun a task.

"Hehe, this is good. I've been dealing with evil spirits all my life. Those vengeful ghosts are most afraid of me."

Li Lie was also very satisfied. This job was easy; he only needed to stand there to make all the lonely ghosts tremble with fear.

"As for Song Yao... you are skilled at manipulating star orbits and knowledgeable about celestial phenomena, so you shall travel with the barefoot runner to various places to deliver documents."

Song Yao is the Zhenyao Star Lord of the Dou Department.

Although he was demoted from the Dou Department, all the star lords in the sky were his former colleagues. He could freely draw starlight whenever he wanted, making it very convenient to move around.

"And Shen Wen, you used to be in charge of epidemics, from now on you will accompany the bedside woman to take care of the young children and protect them from illness and help them grow up healthy."

The Shen Wen that You Ming mentioned was the former Plague God. At this moment, he was shrouded in a black robe and looked somewhat sinister.

After receiving the order, he simply nodded slowly.

(End of this chapter)