Kai's hands trembled as he stared at the glowing pages of the Recipe of Creation. The book pulsed with a power unlike anything he had ever felt—as if it was alive.
Each word on the page radiated an aura so intense that even breathing near it made his body feel heavier. This wasn't just a recipe; it was a divine secret lost to time.
He took a deep breath and began to read.
"The Recipe of Creation—A dish that transcends mortality, capable of shaping the very essence of life. Only those who have conquered the flames of the gods may wield its power."
Kai's heart pounded. A dish that could shape life itself? What did that even mean?
He continued reading, scanning the ingredients—
1. Emberroot Essence – A flame-infused root that only grows in volcanic regions where gods once walked.
2. Celestial Nectar – The condensed energy of the heavens, harvested from sacred lands.
3. Voidscale Fish – A creature that swims between dimensions, untouched by time.
Each ingredient was more absurd than the last. These weren't just rare—they were beyond impossible to find.
But then, his gaze landed on a final note at the bottom of the page.
"The final ingredient… must be forged by the chef's own will. Without it, the dish will never be complete."
Kai frowned. Forged by his own will? What did that even mean?
Before he could think further, the book's glow intensified. The golden energy surged around him, and suddenly—
Boom!
A violent force erupted, wrapping around his body. He felt his mind being dragged into another vision, his consciousness plunging deep into a realm of pure fire and creation.
The world around him burned with celestial flames. In the distance, he saw shadowy figures, chefs of ancient times, each one crafting dishes that radiated power beyond imagination.
One figure turned to him, their voice echoing through the inferno.
"To wield the Recipe of Creation, you must understand the true essence of cooking.
Creation is not just about ingredients. It is about will, purpose, and the heart of the chef. Only those who grasp this truth may claim the path of the Divine."
Kai gasped as the vision shattered, his body snapping back to the present.
He was still in the Advanced Recipe Pavilion, the ancient book still open before him, but something had changed.
His spirit trembled, as if something inside him had awakened.
He clenched his fists. The path ahead was clear.
If he wanted to become the true Divine Chef, he would have to seek out these impossible ingredients… and uncover the truth behind the final ingredient—the one that only he could forge.
The real journey had just begun.