"I don't care if I came to the God Realm to enjoy divine treatment, not to scrub toilets!" Tianlong complained, "It's all your fault. I was fine in Tianlong City, but you insisted on dragging me to become a god, only to end up as an ant for others!"
"This..."
Lu Fan wore a bitter expression, "I didn't know things would turn out this way, but perhaps it's not all bad. After all, the end of the universe is still the end. As long as we become the ultimate rulers, we can enjoy everything!"
"Easy for you to say. Didn't you hear them? We're merely at the initial stage of godhood. Above the godhood realm, there are beings like Heavenly Gods. We're nothing but ants!" Tianlong shook his head, "Why don't we just escape? As long as we leave Yuqing Mountain, there will be places for us to frolic, and we won't be controlled by others!"
"This is a form of punishment. Besides, Zhao Xiaoyu just said the outside world is extremely dangerous. Surviving in the God Realm is difficult enough. Trying to escape would likely lead to only death!" Lu Fan shook his head, his gaze growing more solemn. Although he had considered this possibility, he also knew very well that this was not a long-term solution.
The kitchen of Yuqing Mountain appeared quite vast, resembling a magnificent palace.
In the back kitchen of Yuqing Mountain, nine figures were busy at work. They were the kitchen staff of Yuqing Mountain, yet the aura emanating from each of them was extraordinary.
"The aura of these people is no weaker than ours!"
Lu Fan remarked, "They are all willing to work as laborers here, which means there is something they deeply desire!"
As they spoke, a man with a large head and big ears approached Lu Fan. "Are you new here?"
"Yes, we just ascended from the lower realm!" Lu Fan nodded, a hint of embarrassment on his face.
Although the man before him appeared young, his deep eyes revealed he had experienced the vicissitudes of life. He was likely an elder in disguise.
However, it was understandable. How could everyone in the God Realm be young? The younger generation here were probably powerful elders who had simply altered their appearance upon arriving in the God Realm.
"Since you are here, make the best of it. Our kitchen is a good place!"
Liu Dapang said, "It must be Sister Xiaoyu who sent you. You'll follow behind me from now on!"
"Boss, look at their faces, they seem quite disdainful of us!"
A few men nearby chuckled, their smiles carrying a hint of teasing.
"Since you're here to help in our kitchen, from now on we're all brothers. Let's not say such useless things!" Liu Dapang waved his hand and looked at Lu Fan, "Each of us was an unparalleled existence in our lower realms. But after coming to the God Realm, we can only do these menial tasks. So, you don't need to have too much of a psychological burden."
"I'm very curious, why do you all choose to stay?" Lu Fan asked, "After all, leaving Yuqing Mountain seems like a better way to sense the power of heaven and earth!"
"You wouldn't understand this!"
Fat Third Brother walked over. "Most people leave Yuqing Mountain when they arrive, only to obediently return later. This is because cultivating to a higher level in the God Realm is not something that can be achieved overnight. The most important thing is the Divine Spark. If you can obtain a Divine Spark, you can breakthrough your cultivation rapidly!"
"You mean, by working in the labor quarters, we can obtain Divine Sparks?" Tianlong asked with confusion.
"That's right. Anyone who is an address or a laborer in Yuqing Mountain can obtain Divine Sparks. It's just that your circumstances will differ, and so will the number of Divine Sparks you receive. For ordinary laborers like us, we only get one Divine Spark per month, but this single Divine Spark is enough. At least, we are very satisfied!" Fat Fourth Brother stated directly, "If you don't believe us, try leaving Yuqing Mountain. Then you'll know how difficult cultivation is, and how this Divine Spark can fill your void, allowing you to quickly become a Heavenly God. If you become a Heavenly God one day, then you'll truly live a life of leisure!"
After hearing these words, Tianlong was utterly devastated. He never imagined he would end up in such a predicament.
"From now on, you are Lao Shi, and the other is Lao Shi Yi. Welcome to the kitchen!"
Liu Dapang smiled and took out two pieces of dry, shriveled meat from his pocket. "Is this a welcome gift for you newcomers?"
"Jerky?"
Tianlong glanced at it, his mouth twitching slightly. Such a thing was beneath his notice in Tianlong City, yet here in the God Realm, everyone seemed to cherish it.
Fat Third Brother and Fat Fourth Brother on the side also looked on with envy, their gazes lingering on the jerky.
"Why aren't you eating?"
Fat Sixth Brother said, "This is no ordinary jerky, but the jerky of divine beasts. It's extremely beneficial for cultivation. Even the boss doesn't hoard much of it, and if you're discovered, you'll be punished!"
Lu Fan hesitated for a moment before taking the jerky and eating it directly. He was curious if what everyone said was true, and if this jerky was truly that special.
The moment he swallowed the jerky, Lu Fan felt a sense of reality. This tangible sensation was truly present, and the spiritual energy within his body was gradually transforming into the most pure divine power.
"Such powerful jerky! Just a single piece like this can have such an effect!"
Lu Fan was shocked. Indeed, things in the God Realm were different. A single piece of jerky, if it fell into the lower realm, would be enough to make everyone tremble.
"How is it? Now you know the benefits of the God Realm, right?" Liu Dapang smiled. "As long as you work hard, you'll have a bright future. The monthly distribution of Divine Sparks is the most exciting time, because the power of Divine Sparks is thousands or tens of thousands of times stronger than this jerky!"
Lu Fan felt a surge of excitement, especially with what Liu Dapang had said, making him feel that it was even more extraordinary.
Tianlong was also hesitant. He directly began to eat the jerky and was then deeply shocked. It was clear he hadn't expected the jerky to possess such terrifying power, making him have to believe in certain rules of the God Realm.
Thus, Lu Fan and Tianlong settled their minds in the kitchen and began their duties as laborers, quickly becoming familiar with everyone.
After finishing their tasks, Lu Fan and the others sat on the beams of the main hall, gazing towards the highest point of Yuqing Mountain. At the summit stood magnificent palaces and peerless divine maidens.
However, this was not a place that mere laborers could easily access, yet it was also the place they longed for the most.
"That is the most prosperous area of Yuqing Mountain!"
Liu Dapang explained, "As long as you do a good job in the labor quarters, you can enter there in the future. Perhaps then, you might even have an intimate encounter with a divine maiden!"
"Divine maiden?"
Lu Fan looked surprised. "Who is that?"