The Emperor of Zongmen Workers is here

"Finally back!" Jiang Qingwu sighed with relief, his voice a mixture of exhaustion from the long journey and the joy of mission accomplishment. Lin Feixue's face was also covered in weariness, but her eyes sparkled with excitement. She raised her chin slightly and said, "Not bad, I guess I gave you a quick lesson."

Jiang Qingwu nodded slightly, his mind replaying the difficult journey. He frowned slightly and recalled, "Especially when we encountered the mysterious beast guarding the ethereal crystal. They were incredibly powerful. We struggled mightily to break free from their clutches, but we still couldn't kill them."

Zhong Lixiu, standing nearby, chimed in, his eyes grim. "Indeed, those complex maze-like paths and insurmountable traps—if we hadn't worked together and supported each other, we would have been lost long ago, not knowing whether to live or die."

Feng Jingchen was also filled with emotion, a relieved smile appearing on his face: "Fortunately, we all persevered. Although this adventure was extremely difficult, it was all worth it to get the Ethereal Crystal."

Mo Yunsheng said with a smile, his face filled with a relaxed expression: "Haha, I must have a good rest when I get back. I'm almost exhausted."

Lin Muci's face was firm, his eyes revealing determination: "But this has also made us grow a lot. We will be more confident and confident when facing difficulties in the future."

Su Chen echoed this, his lips curled up slightly, "Yes, this experience is an invaluable treasure for us, and it will allow us to take a step further on the path of cultivation." Feng Ci looked at the distant capital of Southern Xinjiang, a glimmer of hope in his eyes, a hint of a smile on his lips, "Finally, we have lived up to Master's trust and obtained the Ethereal Crystal!"

Meanwhile, Shi Chenbai, having received the news early, anxiously awaited their return. He stood in the city square, pacing back and forth, occasionally looking up into the distance, his eyes filled with a complex mixture of anxiety and anticipation, his hands unconsciously clenched. "Why haven't they returned yet? Are they in danger?" Shi Chenbai muttered to himself, a deep sense of worry welling up in his heart, his brow furrowed, and his face etched with anxiety.

At that moment, Jiang Qingwu and the others finally appeared in Shi Chenbai's sight. He eagerly stepped forward, a jubilant smile breaking out across his face, his eyes lighting up. "You're finally back! I've been waiting for you," Shi Chenbai said excitedly, tears glistening in his eyes and his voice trembling.

"We're back!" Jiang Qingwu replied with a smile, clutching the ethereal crystal tightly in his hand, as if holding the crystallization of everyone's hopes and efforts, his face brimming with pride. "You're finally back! I was so worried sick!" Shi Chenbai said happily, his smile growing even brighter.

"I'm sorry for worrying Second Brother," Jiang Qingwu replied respectfully, lowering his head guiltily, a hint of apology in his eyes. Shi Chenbai quickly waved his hand, signaling it was all right, and then eagerly asked, "Did you bring back the Ethereal Crystal?" Seeing Jiang Qingwu nod, he excitedly patted Jiang Qingwu's shoulder. "Great! You guys did it!" His eyes were filled with excitement and admiration.

Afterwards, Jiang Qingwu handed the ethereal crystal to Shi Chenbai. Shi Chenbai took a deep breath and took the ethereal crystal with slightly trembling hands. He looked at the crystal clear crystal ball carefully, his eyes flashing with excitement, his mouth slightly open, as if he was shocked by this beautiful crystal.

Jiang Qingwu began to recount their adventure: "Second Brother, we encountered countless hardships and dangers in the Void Realm. Upon entering, we were enveloped by a mysterious and powerful force. Fortunately, a kind monk showed us the way. Otherwise, we would have been wandering around in circles for ages in that maze before finding the way out." A hint of fear flashed through her eyes. "Later, while searching for the Void Crystal, we were constantly disturbed by various illusions. Those illusions were so realistic that it was hard to tell what was real. If we hadn't supported each other and stayed awake at all times, I'm afraid we would have found it difficult to escape."

Shi Chenbai listened attentively, nodding in agreement from time to time. He was deeply pleased with everyone's experience, and a look of concern crossed his face. "Not bad," Shi Chenbai muttered to himself. "We'll begin preparing to seal the Chaos Orb right away." His eyes hardened, revealing a resolute aura.

Everyone nodded in agreement. Together, they arrived before a carefully arranged sealing formation. This formation was composed of countless mysterious runes and lines, emitting powerful and mysterious energy fluctuations, as if containing endless mysteries and power.

Jiang Qingwu carefully placed the ethereal crystal into the core of the formation, concentrating on ensuring it perfectly aligned with the entire formation, not daring to make even the slightest mistake. Her eyes were focused and serious, and sweat slightly seeped onto her forehead. Then, everyone worked together, injecting their spiritual energy into the formation to activate this powerful sealing formation.

As the formation activated, dazzling rays of light streaked across the sky like meteors, interweaving into a vast web of light that tightly enveloped the Chaos Orb. This web of light was like a dragnet, each ray imbued with powerful force, leaving the Chaos Orb nowhere to escape.

The Chaos Orb seemed to sense danger and began to struggle desperately. It roared in a series of deep, furious roars, as if to challenge the crowd. The sound was deafening and chilling. But the crowd was not intimidated by its imposing aura; instead, it strengthened their resolve to seal it.

"Everyone, work harder!" Shi Chenbai shouted. His voice was filled with determination, infusing everyone with a powerful surge of motivation. His face was filled with seriousness and tension, his eyes fixed on the Chaos Orb, not missing a single change.

Everyone gritted their teeth, pouring out their spiritual energy with all their might. Their bodies trembled slightly, veins popped on their foreheads, and sweat streamed down their cheeks. But they persisted, refusing to give up. A firm conviction shone in each of their eyes; they knew that only by working together could they defeat this formidable enemy.

Jiang Qingwu was no exception. Veins bulged on her forehead, and sweat streamed down her cheeks. Her face was pale, but her eyes were remarkably determined. She knew now was not the time to retreat. Only by facing the situation bravely could she protect everyone's safety. So, she gritted her teeth and continued to channel her spiritual energy.

At this moment, the Chaos Orb suddenly erupted with a shockingly powerful force, breaking free from some of the light's restraints and appearing to be on the verge of escape. This force surged like a volcanic eruption, shocking everyone.

"We can't let the Chaos Orb escape!" Lin Feixue cried anxiously, her voice thick with tension and anxiety. Her gaze was fixed on the Chaos Orb, a gleam of determination in her eyes. Her hands were clenched tightly into fists, but because she was located at the core of the formation, she couldn't move. She could only watch helplessly as the Chaos Orb was about to escape.

Seeing this, Jiang Qingwu leaped forward without hesitation. Her speed was incredible, like a flash of lightning, as she rushed towards the Chaos Orb. She exerted all her strength, clinging tightly to the edge of the light, trying to prevent the Chaos Orb from escaping. Her eyes revealed determination and courage, as if she was determined to keep the Chaos Orb at all costs.

At the same time, Feng Ci and Su Chen also rushed forward without hesitation. Together, they worked together with Jiang Qingwu to pull the light back. The combined strength of the three formed an indestructible line of defense, and finally succeeded in pulling the Chaos Magic Orb back.

"Everyone, don't let up!" Jiang Qingwu shouted, his voice tinged with anxiety, his face tense. With everyone's tireless efforts, the Chaos Orb's power gradually weakened. The once violent Chaos Orb gradually calmed down, no longer possessing any resistance.

Finally, when the Chaos Orb was completely sealed, the entire space returned to calm, as if nothing had ever happened. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, revealing tired but relieved smiles. "Success!" Everyone cheered, their faces filled with the joy of victory.

They finally succeeded in sealing the Chaos Orb, averting a crisis that could have brought about a huge disaster, and their hearts were filled with a sense of accomplishment. After this incident, the strength and tacit understanding of Jiang Qingwu and others were greatly improved.

After experiencing this series of events, Feng Jingchen stood in the crowd, watching it all, his heart filled with emotion, his eyes revealing a sense of relief and determination. "Junior Master is right. I can no longer be bound by the pain of the past. I must live for myself," he said to himself, gradually emerging from the shadows of his heart.

He decided to put Jiang Qingwu's words into practice and began to re-evaluate his life. No longer dwelling on the pain and helplessness of the past, he pushed forward, pursuing his own path to immortality, with a new light of hope in his eyes.

At this moment, the system's voice echoed in Jiang Qingwu's mind. "In half a month, the Youhuang Secret Realm will open. Host, go, go!" The Tiandao System excitedly said, appearing online after a long absence. "There are many natural treasures and other cultivation resources inside, and there are also sub-secret realms where you can obtain inheritance. This is a great opportunity, host, you must seize it."

Jiang Qingwu's heart moved, and a hint of anticipation flashed in his eyes. He thought secretly, "Youhuang Secret Realm...you still remember to contact me? Are you really a system? You are not active in your work at all?"

"Oh, host, I really am your cutest system. I don't disturb you because I'm afraid of affecting your cultivation." The system responded with a little guilt.

"Oh? Really? I remember you said that even though you didn't contact me, you still knew what I was doing, right?" Jiang Qingwu confirmed with it.

"Yeah, that's right. I've always been with you!" The system responded happily after seeing that she no longer kept talking about her frequent absences.

"How was our battle? Was it very stable? Many times we were able to escape danger safely, if only because of my third senior sister's rich experience and extraordinary martial arts skills, right?" Jiang Qingwu casually mentioned the details of this experience.

"Yes, host, your third senior sister is indeed very powerful, and you two work together very well. However, I have also been paying attention to you silently and providing you with the necessary support and help." The system said quickly.

"Yes, your third senior sister is worthy of being the pillar of sword cultivation in the Dongxu Realm!" The system continued to praise Lin Feixue following Jiang Qingwu's thoughts, "Don't worry, host, as long as I am here, I will definitely make you continue to grow and become stronger." The system said confidently.

"And my fellow nephews really make me proud. They are indeed geniuses in the Dongxu Realm, and each of them has his or her own unique talents and potential. Especially the newly joined nephew Su, he has left a deep impression on people." Jiang Qingwu said with a smile.

"Yeah, yes, Wuliang Sect has always focused on cultivating outstanding disciples and does not keep idle people, hahaha." The system responded happily.

"My new junior apprentice-nephew Su is indeed a little different. Although he has just established his foundation, his ability to adapt to changes is in no way inferior to that of other senior disciples, and can even be compared with the veteran trio." Jiang Qingwu was tasting the fragrant tea while communicating with the system in his spiritual consciousness.

"What veteran trio? What? He has completed the foundation building so quickly?! This is really amazing..." said the system in surprise.

"The veteran trio are naturally Ah Chen, Ah Xiu, and Mu Ci. As for Su Chen, he's been building his foundation for a while now. Haven't you noticed?" Jiang Qingwu asked. "As expected of him? What do you mean by that?"

"Hehe...it's nothing, nothing." The system replied with a wry smile.

"Although I don't know what you are, since you've chosen me, I think it's best for us to be honest with each other." Jiang Qingwu's lips curled up into a faint smile, her eyes fixed on something. She took a deep breath and continued, "Before, I was young and had no choice, but now it's different. I'm grown up and can make my own decisions. If I want, I can tell my master and fellow apprentices about your existence. With their wisdom and experience, I believe they will be able to figure out your identity and purpose."

Jiang Qingwu paused for a moment, her eyes gleaming with thought. She continued, "I don't know why you knew all that, nor do I know why you shouldn't interfere too much. But since you chose me and haven't hurt me in all these years, then at least we're not enemies. Perhaps you chose to work with me because we have something in common. So, as partners, isn't it natural for us to be honest with each other and share information? Right?"

Hearing this, the system couldn't help but cough twice, and responded somewhat awkwardly: "No... I really am a good person, uh, no, I am a good system."

"I know, I just want to know what you want from me, or what you want from Wuliang Sect?" When Jiang Qingwu mentioned Wuliang Sect, his eyes looked somewhere sharply, as if the system was there.

"You're right, we are in the same group, and I'm willing to confess." The system said after a long silence as if it had made up its mind.

"Well, start talking. I'm listening."