When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

After reading the last book, "The Abandoned Continent of Gods," which was delivered more than five months later, Zhu Chongjiu read some of the books that had been delivered before, some of which he had only glanced at and had not read in detail.

It had been seven months since Zhu Chongjiu had been in the study.

Just as Zhu Chongjiu was looking at a King-level technique called "Turning Rain into Needles," the sound transmission stone in his arms sensed something.

Zhu Chongjiu took out a communication stone. It was Dean Wang's voice: "Brother Jiu, how is your observation going? If you have time, come to my office for a chat. I have something important to tell you."

Zhu Chongjiu put down the telepathic message, pondered for a moment, then got up and walked out of the library.

Standing in the field outside the library, he looked up at the supermoon, stretched, and with a series of cracking sounds all over his body, took out a communication stone from his pocket and sent a message to Dean Wang: "Guardian of the library, come back. I'm coming to find you now, and I'll return that book 'The Abandoned Continent of Gods' to you."

Zhu Chongjiu leaped up instantly and flew towards the dean's office building.

A few seconds later, Zhu Chongjiu arrived at the dean's office, took out the book "The Abandoned Continent of Gods" and threw it at the dean's desk.

Seeing this, Dean Wang put the book away and placed it in his storage ring before asking Zhu Chongjiu, "How is it, Ninth Brother? Have you made any progress in the past six months? Have you finished reading all the books?"

I've gained a lot; I've finished reading most of them, with only some martial arts and magical techniques left to read. For me, as long as I understand the principles of magical techniques, learning many techniques is useless. In the face of sufficient power, everything is just a facade!

Ninth Brother is truly remarkable; his understanding and character are awe-inspiring!

Zhu Chongjiu looked at Dean Wang impatiently and said, "Stop flattering me, just tell me what you want to see me about!"

Dean Wang said with a big smile, "Ninth Brother, why are you in such a hurry? It must be something good to be looking for you!"

Zhu Chongjiu leaned forward from his chair toward Dean Wang and asked, "Good news? What good news?"

Dean Wang replied, "I believe Brother Jiu has also read about the Divine Void Continent. The annual Divine Void Exploration Day is just two months away, and I'd like you to lead the team!"

After hearing Dean Wang's words, Zhu Chongjiu calmly asked, "The book says that the Divine Void Continent is extremely dangerous, with complex terrain, rampant monsters, numerous low-level monsters, and even monsters of Emperor level or above. You're asking me to lead a team, and you're saying it's a good thing?"

Zhu Chongjiu looked at Dean Wang, his face growing increasingly gloomy as he spoke!

Seeing Zhu Chongjiu's change in demeanor, Dean Wang hurriedly replied, "Brother Jiu, don't be angry yet, let me analyze it for you."

It's up to you whether you want to go or not. If you still don't want to go after hearing what I've said, then I won't force you.

Furthermore, even if you wanted to go, it wasn't as simple as just wanting to go. There were only two Emperor-level spots, and many old guys were vying for them!

Upon hearing this, Zhu Chongjiu replied, "Then I misunderstood Dean Wang. Dean Wang, please tell me about the benefits?"

Dean Wang explained, "It's actually very simple!"

The Divine Void contains rare and precious materials that can help Emperors advance to higher levels, as well as peerless divine weapons that can make even Emperors envious.

As Dean Wang spoke, he glanced at the large sword on Zhu Chongjiu's back, which was said to contain secrets of Emperor level or higher and an origin from ten thousand years ago.

Although Ninth Brother is currently incredibly strong and unmatched at his level, it's estimated that even if he were to go to a higher level, he would find it difficult to find someone like him.

With the divine weapon in his hands, Ninth Brother is practically invincible in a one-on-one fight; he can be said to be unstoppable.

But according to my advisor...

"Ninth Brother, you seem to be only at the initial stage of the Emperor level, and as far as I know, the higher the level, the harder it is to advance. Doesn't Ninth Brother want to reach the next level?"

After listening to Dean Wang's words, Zhu Chongjiu's calm expression turned into a mocking one. He stood up halfway and bent over to look at Principal Wang!

Dean Wang felt uneasy under Zhu Chongjiu's gaze and said, "What are you doing, Ninth Brother? If you're going to do it, then do it; if you're not going to do it, then don't. Why are you looking at me like that?"

Zhu Chongjiu's expression returned to calm, and he sat back down in his chair, asking, "What are your requirements?"

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Principal Wang walked happily to Zhu Chongjiu, squatted down, and grasped Zhu Chongjiu's hands, which were resting on the armrest of the chair, saying, "It's so refreshing to talk to Brother Jiu."

Zhu Chongjiu shook off Dean Wang's hand and said, "Speak your mind, stop touching me like that."

Dean Wang rubbed his hands awkwardly and continued, "Ninth Brother, you see, I've been stuck at the peak of the Emperor level for over ten years. Not only am I looked down upon by instructors from other academies, but now even the instructors from my own academy are starting to gossip about me."

Moreover, the Emperor-level experts from my family are going to stop helping me, which has made me unable to eat or sleep properly. I went to the hospital for a checkup and they said I have severe depression.

"If you can lead a team to the Divine Void Continent and find me a rare and precious treasure that can help me advance to the Emperor level, I'll use all my connections to help you register and compete for those two Emperor-level spots!"

After listening to Dean Wang's words, Zhu asked, "Advance to the Emperor level?"

I gave you the Emperor-level monster meat and essence blood from your mentor before. If you consume some of it, you can advance in rank, right?

Also, the two Emperor-level leaders who lead the teams also need to compete in the matches; weren't they assigned to them?

Dean Wang replied with a long face, "Ninth Brother, the main use of demon beast meat is to enhance physical fitness and strengthen tendons and veins."

Low-level mages can break through level barriers by using the flesh and blood of powerful monsters, unlike emperor-level mages like myself.

Even if an Emperor-level demon beast has the most meat, it can only strengthen bones and improve one's strength to some extent, and extend lifespan a little. It can't possibly help one break through to a higher level!

Upon hearing this, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "No wonder I haven't leveled up at all after eating the Sky-Splitting Tiger King for several months."

I just felt a slight increase in my overall physical condition, strength, and so on. Oh, so that's how it is!

Zhu Chongjiu muttered to himself inwardly!

Dean Wang then added, "Also, the two Emperor-level positions were indeed appointed by the King in the past."

Later, some who were not appointed, some meritorious officials, or those with extremely powerful backgrounds, quit.

They went to argue with the king, so the king, in a fit of anger, issued a decree: all mages who went to the Divine Void, regardless of rank, would participate in a grand competition, and those ranked highest would go!

After listening, Zhu Chongjiu said "Oh" and then asked, "So how can you register me? You'll have to use all your connections. Are there any restrictions on registration?"

Dean Wang replied, "No, not at all!"

The laws in the Ice and Snow Continent are still quite fair.

Anyone who meets the required level can apply, regardless of their background.

But Ninth Brother, you're an unregistered resident!

Every person born on the Ice and Snow Continent has a file.

The higher the rank, the more detailed the file.

Especially for an Emperor-level powerhouse like you, they would want to know exactly which cities you've stayed in, how many times you've ventured into the vast icy snowfields to hunt, how many major battles you've fought, when you advanced in rank, how long it took you to reach each rank, what methods you used to advance, and so on. All of this would be recorded and kept in the Royal Archives.

Not to mention the locals of the Ice and Snow Continent, even powerful individuals from other continents who come to the Ice and Snow Continent need to be registered and recorded, otherwise they will be regarded as provoking others. At best, they will be captured and interrogated, and at worst, they may be killed.

Furthermore, outsiders are absolutely not allowed to join the teams entering the Divine Void from the Ice and Snow Continent!

"For an Emperor-level expert like you, who suddenly appears and whose knowledge is completely blank, to lead a team to the Divine Void is an incredibly difficult task!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Chongjiu understood some of the things that Dean Wang had mentioned.

He's willing to risk his future to secure his own success!

Zhu Chongjiu looked at Dean Wang and asked, "Old Wang, do you trust me that much?"

"What if I were a wanderer from another continent? You could basically die much earlier?"

Dean Wang said with a serious expression, "You don't need reasons or explanations to trust someone!"

After hearing this, Zhu Chongjiu got up and walked outside, asking Dean Wang as he went, "When do we depart?"

Dean Wang replied happily, "Ninth Brother, we're setting off for the capital city of Ruixue the day after tomorrow!"

Zhu Chongjiu had already stepped outside, and his voice carried into Dean Wang's office, "Don't worry, Lao Wang, your Ninth Brother won't let you down!"

As Zhu Chongjiu's voice gradually faded into the distance, Dean Wang in the office danced with joy and then took out a communication stone, saying, "Lord Zhang, our Viter City Mage Academy has an Emperor-level Martial Mage who wants to register for this year's Divine Void Treasure Hunt."

A moment later, the transmission stone replied, "Besides your instructor, when has your Viter City Mage Academy ever had an Emperor-level expert? It's against the rules for you to suddenly find an Emperor-level expert to enroll." The tone on the other end was clearly perfunctory and indifferent!

Dean Wang picked up the communication stone and replied, "I will have Duke Wang personally explain to you what kind of Emperor-level expert it is!"

Dean Wang then immediately sent a telepathic message to a respected elder in his family, recounting how Zhu Chongjiu was going to lead a team to participate in this year's Divine Void Treasure Hunt.

However, there were some things that Dean Wang did not mention.

Dean Wang started using connections and asking clan elders for help to register Zhu Chongjiu!

The duke replied, "This is the last time, my young nephew, please cherish it!"

Two days later, Dean Wang, along with Zhu Chongjiu and a mid-level royal-level magician, arrived at the Academic Affairs Office.

Four King-level martial arts instructors and one King-level magic instructor.

A total of 26 people, including three martial arts masters and three magic masters at the high, medium and low levels, set off for the royal capital of Ruixue City!

While normal academies do not have tamed flying monsters, the Lord of Witt City's mansion does.

If you ride a flying beast and travel non-stop, you can reach the capital of Ruixue in about three or four days.

However, Dean Wang decided that since there was still a month until the competition, the mentors and trainees should train while traveling.

More and more monsters are now flooding into human territory. If it doesn't take too much time, try to choose some deserted areas or areas where monsters are prone to roam.

This allows participating students to learn more practical skills.

Dean Wang can also provide personal guidance.

It's also about eliminating a scourge for the people and reducing the losses of ordinary citizens. As long as the time to reach the capital is kept within a month, there won't be any problems!

As they set off, Dean Wang introduced Zhu Chongjiu to everyone, "An Emperor-level expert from the academy, and the competitor for leading the Emperor-level team this time..."

As Dean Wang introduced Zhu Chongjiu on stage, the Ha brothers, Ha Wen and Ha Wu, waved enthusiastically at him from below the stage!

In fact, Zhu Chongjiu was familiar with almost all the people participating in the competition.

Even if you're not familiar with them, at least you can become acquainted with them.

Except for sorcerers, because Zhu Chongjiu had never stepped into the sorcerer training area during his long time at the academy!

Among the martial arts masters, the three martial arts masters in the advanced group include Zhu Chongjiu's younger brother, Ha Wen, the Wu brothers, and a tall young man named Trang, who are also very powerful contestants in the advanced group.

Under normal circumstances, the Ha brothers, Ha Wen and Ha Wu, could now advance to the King level after bringing back the resources of the monsters killed by Zhu Chongjiu from their previous expedition deep into the icy snowfields.

Because of this year's competition, the two brothers have been holding back and haven't advanced.

It seems Dean Wang had given everyone a heads-up beforehand, because when Dean Wang introduced Zhu Chongjiu, no one showed any surprise; they all accepted it quite readily!

After introducing Zhu Chongjiu, Dean Wang then introduced the team members who were participating in the competition to Zhu Chongjiu.

Wu Lintian, a royal-level mage; mid-level royal-level, specializing in water-based magic!

The four King-level martial arts instructors, Zhao Gang, Zhang Xiaofeng, Suolong, and Zhao Hongyu, are all top-tier King-level martial arts instructors. Among them, instructor Zhang Xiaofeng is the instructor of the beginner group 203 that Zhu Chongjiu was assigned to.

Zhang Xiaofeng looked at Zhu Chongjiu and cursed inwardly. "You, an Emperor-level expert, bullied me, a King-level expert, and broke my face. I didn't dare to go out for three days. I don't know how many students and colleagues laughed at me. I was beaten up by a new student."

Zhu Chongjiu also looked at Zhang Xiaofeng, but just smiled and let it go. Unlike Zhang Xiaofeng, Zhu Chongjiu didn't have much emotion about him.

Next, the introduction of martial arts masters is given, covering the advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels. The advanced martial arts masters are "Haven", "Hawu", and "Trump"!

Intermediate Martial Arts Masters: "Xin De", "Na Ha", and "Ye Lang"!

Low-level martial arts masters "Telai", "Wangzhan", and "Qin Jun"!

Among them, Ha Wen, Ha Wu, and Te Lai were old acquaintances of Zhu Chongjiu, while the rest were either familiar faces or unfamiliar ones.

Next are the high, medium, and low-level sorcerers, namely, the high-level sorcerers "Qian Gu", "Li Lingling", and "Zhou Zheng"!

Intermediate-level sorcerers "Bra," "Oka," and "Xiping"!

The novice sorcerers are "Wu Bing", "Wu Xue", and "Wu Shui".

To Zhu Chongjiu's surprise, the magician team included two girls: Li Lingling, a high-level magician, and Wu Xue, a low-level magician.

The two girls weren't as tall and robust as the boys; they were both around 1.9 meters tall, slender and tall, with snow-white skin. If they were in Zhu Chongjiu's previous world, they would each have the potential to be supermodels.

What Zhu Chongjiu didn't expect was that, judging from their appearances, Wu Bing, Wu Xue, and Wu Shui were clearly triplets, and they were also clearly related to the royal-level sorcerer Wu Lintian by blood!

As Dean Wang continued his introduction, he said, "All the students are at the top level of their respective classes."

They are all the best students in our college.

I hope everyone cherishes this opportunity and gives it their all to compete for a spot in the Divine Void.

Because this time the team is led by Ninth Brother, the strongest Emperor-level expert in the kingdom, there won't be any major casualties like in previous missions. As long as you follow Ninth Brother's arrangements, you can be guaranteed to return safely and gain unexpected benefits, laying a solid foundation for your future advancement to the Royal or even Emperor level!

Alright, enough talk. Now go back and pack your gear. We'll meet at the academy gate in an hour and set off!

Dean Wang's heartfelt and moving speech opened a new chapter for this competition!

Zhu Chongjiu, speaking telepathically to Dean Wang, said, "Old Wang, you've ruined me! Let's not even talk about whether I can be selected as the team leader. Even if I am, you're flattering me. You expect me to bring back these twenty-odd people unharmed? Do you think I'm some kind of supreme expert?"

After everyone had left, Dean Wang said to Zhu Chongjiu with a grin, "Brother Jiu, I believe in your abilities."

Whether it's the selection of team leaders or the patrols within the Divine Void, you are an unparalleled powerhouse.

This is no problem for you...

Dean Wang and Zhu Chongjiu walked towards the main gate of the college while talking.

Half an hour later, Dean Wang and Zhu Chongjiu were already waiting at the main gate of the college, and most of the people had also packed their equipment and arrived at the assembly point at the main gate.

In the academy, both students and instructors have storage bags.

The only difference is that the rich get bigger ones and the poor get smaller ones.

Therefore, the trainees who were preparing to depart had basically already packed their things beforehand.

The dean asked the students to go back and prepare for an hour, which also allowed them to say goodbye to their parents and friends.

Because this trip may not last long.

If the competition fails, I'll be back in a little over a month at most.

If someone is truly exceptionally strong and is selected through the competition, they will travel directly from the royal city to the Divine Void.

The time to enter the Divine Void is three months. After three months, an Emperor-level expert from the kingdom will open a passage at the place where they left to guide the members of the Divine Void Hunting Team out of the Divine Void.

If you haven't come out by the time it's time, then I'm sorry, it just means you're stuck inside the spirit realm.

If you're lucky and don't get caught, then great, you'll survive in the Divine Void until the next Divine Void hunting team enters, and only then will you be able to get out.

As for whether you can hold on for another year, that depends on fate!

An hour later, everyone had arrived. Dean Wang looked at the participants in this competition and said, "This time we will not pass through any small towns or cities."

They all went to the outer, dangerous areas.

While ensuring they reach the capital within a month, they must also hunt down all the ferocious beasts and monsters they encounter along the way.

Set off!!!