When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

After leaving Zhouju, Zhu Chongjiu ran back the way he came at top speed to catch up with Lao Wei and his group!

Half an hour later, Zhu Chongjiu had just stepped out of the Misty Dead Forest when he saw Lao Wei and his group resting.

Old Wei sat cross-legged in the middle with his eyes closed, recovering, while the other team members surrounded him from the left and right!

When everyone saw Zhu Chongjiu return, their faces lit up with joy. One of the royal-level mages on the periphery approached Zhu Chongjiu and cupped his hands, asking, "Brother Jiu, what kind of monster was it? Are you injured?"

Zhu Chongjiu waved his hand and looked at Lao Wei!

The royal-level mage continued, "Senior Wei, in order to lead us to retreat as quickly as possible, did not hesitate to absorb an excessive amount of Earth Ape Inner Cores and even burned his own essence blood. He only stopped to rest after retreating to the outside of the Misty Dead Forest!"

Zhu Chongjiu walked to Lao Wei's side and looked at his already pale skin, which was now even paler!

Zhu Chongjiu took out some flesh and blood of the Sky-Splitting Tiger from his storage ring, woke up Lao Wei, and said, "Why bother with all that trouble? Just eat it."

Old Wei looked at the flesh and blood of the Emperor-level demon beast that Zhu Chongjiu handed him and asked, "Brother Jiu, is this the demon beast from earlier?"

No, this is what I caught in the snowy wilderness. There's not much left, so let's eat it quickly.

After you absorb it, given your current condition, not only will your internal energy be restored, but your internal energy and physical constitution will also improve further!

Old Wei didn't stand on ceremony. He took the monster flesh and blood that Zhu Chongjiu handed him and began to devour it. When Zhu Chongjiu saw this, he grimaced and said, "Hey, Old Wei, you're so rude!"

"You should at least cook it properly before you eat it! That's rude and uncivilized!"

Old Wei didn't even chew; he swallowed the food and drink whole in just a few minutes. Then he replied to Zhu Chongjiu, "After cooking, a lot of the essence of the Emperor-level demon beast will be lost. Moreover, the flesh and blood of the Emperor-level demon beast cannot be cooked by ordinary flames. You want me to cook it before eating? Ninth Brother, are you kidding me?!"

Old Wei then asked, "Ninth Brother, what was that Emperor-level demonic beast? How is it?"

Zhu Chongjiu waved his hand and said, "It's nothing!"

Wei Tianxing laughed and said, "I knew it. With Ninth Brother taking action, everything will be fine."

Zhu Chongjiu shook his head and waved his hands at Wei Tianxing, saying, "Old Wei, you have such thick eyebrows and big eyes, how come you've learned to flatter people too? Stop it, or I'll beat you up!"

When Wei Tianxing saw Zhu Chongjiu raise his fist with a smile, he quickly reached out and grasped Zhu Chongjiu's hand, then said, "No, Ninth Brother, I won't say it again! I won't say it again!"

"Oh, right, Ninth Brother, wait a moment. I need to absorb and refine the essence of the Emperor-level demon beast's flesh and blood I just ate. I feel like my body is about to burst!"

Alright! Go ahead and cultivate. After you're done, take your team back to the exit of the Divine Void. Don't go any deeper inside. I'll go in alone; it's beyond your capabilities.

Now that things have changed in Shenxu, if I continue to lead you deeper into the realm, you will not only be unable to help me, but you may also become a burden to me!

If you are not careful, your entire army will be wiped out, and you will kill all the top geniuses of all levels in the Ice and Snow Continent in a year.

Wouldn't I be a sinner against the Ice and Snow Continent then?

I won't do things that end up causing chaos and failure.

Although there are still monsters harassing the exit from time to time, with you, Old Wei, an Emperor-level being in charge, there won't be any unexpected casualties!

After hearing this, the team members all looked ashamed, knowing in their hearts that Zhu Chongjiu was right.

After listening to Zhu Chongjiu's words, Lao Wei didn't say anything else, only asking when Zhu Chongjiu would return!

Not necessarily, they'll be back before the exit opens at the latest.

After Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, he didn't say anything more. He simply said "Take care" and then turned and disappeared into the Misty Dead Forest!

Zhu Chongjiu arrived at the place where he had just met Zhouju and saw Zhouju lying on the ground, fast asleep.

Zhu Chongjiu approached Zhouju's ear, about to play a trick on him, when Zhouju teleported ten meters away, grinning broadly, and said, "Hahaha... how about that? Do you think I'm stupid?"

Looking at Zhou Ju's childish face, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "Whether he's stupid or not, I don't know, but he's definitely not very smart!"

Zhu Chongjiu looked at Zhouju and said, "You really didn't run away. This is something I didn't expect."

Why should I run?

Even if I run away, someone will bring me back here while I'm sleeping!

Upon hearing Zhouju's words, Zhu Chongjiu asked, "You're a high-level Emperor-level demon beast, and you didn't even know someone carried you away. How soundly must you have been sleeping?"

Oh, I see, you're not just sleeping soundly, you're practically fast asleep!

Zhouju said angrily, "What? I'm fast asleep? I also want to know who it is!"

Even the God of Deception couldn't have moved me to this far-off Misty Forest of Death without a sound.

I pretended to be asleep to see who it was, but every time I pretended, I somehow fell asleep unconsciously.

After waking up, I returned to the Misty Dead Forest.

And they're all from the same place.

I eventually got used to it and simply stayed there. It was perfect, I also liked staying in places with clouds and mist!

After listening to Zhou Ju's words, Zhu Chongjiu pondered inwardly. Who could have moved a high-level Emperor-level demon beast so quietly, and from the depths of the Divine Void to the outskirts hundreds of thousands of miles away? Even I couldn't have done that.

Zhu Chongjiu asked in confusion, "Zhouju, you have lived here for six or seven thousand years. Don't you know who here has such great abilities? How have you survived?"

Also, who is this God-King you mentioned?

The King of Shenxu is the king of Shenxu. He is a pig demon of a race called the "God-Slaying Pig". All the monsters here must obey his orders.

However, it doesn't really care about us. As long as there's no major internal strife within the Divine Void Continent, and everyone gets what they need, it won't interfere in anything.

However, if there are any that break the rules, it will kill them without mercy!

Since I was born, no fewer than sixty low-level demonic beasts have died at its hands.

Some of them break the rules, while others deliberately challenge its authority.

On one occasion, two high-level Emperor-rank demonic beasts led a group of three mid-level Emperor-rank beasts, seven low-level Emperor-rank beasts, and hundreds of other royal-rank beasts below the Emperor-rank, all trying to kill it and take its place. But in the end, it killed them all, and not a single one escaped!

Just last month, a junior member of its clan passed through my territory and ran into the Misty Dead Forest. Didn't you encounter it when you came here?"

I ran into a great hero. He punched a hole in my forehead, and blood and brains spilled all over the ground, but he didn't move or utter a sound!

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's reply, Zhouju gave Zhu Chongjiu a disdainful look.

Zhu Chongjiu then asked, "When you were brought here by the mysterious person, didn't you seek help from the Divine Void King?"

Also, do you know why so many monsters suddenly appeared at the border?

I asked, why didn't I? After I was sent here without anyone noticing for the third time, I woke up and went straight to the depths of the Divine Void to ask the Divine Void King.

The King of the Divine Void replied, "He doesn't know exactly who it is either. He just told me that since I can't escape, I should obediently accept it, for heaven and earth will change." Then he kicked me out.

Then, I tried a few more times, still not believing in fate, but I was still sent back to the Misty Dead Forest without anyone noticing. So, I followed the words of the God of Illusion: since I couldn't escape, I should just accept it obediently.

As for why the monsters suddenly started running towards the border, I really don't know. It only started about three or four months ago, not long ago!

"It's not a long time for you. You can sleep for a hundred or eighty years. What's three or four months?" Zhu Chongjiu retorted.

Zhu Chongjiu wanted to ask Zhouju if he knew about the fact that more than a hundred human emperor-level powerhouses had attacked the Divine Void.

But when I calculated the time, it might still be an embryo at that point, so I decided against it!

Zhu Chongjiu said, "Now that I've won, since you'll listen to me from now on, you can call me Ninth Brother."

I'm asking you, where can I find rare and precious herbs that can help people advance in their cultivation levels? I want them all, high-grade and low-grade.

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Zhouju hurriedly said: "Those are all guarded by demonic beasts. The more powerful the natural treasures, the more powerful the demonic beasts guarding them, and there will be danger!"

Zhu Chongjiu showed off his biceps to Zhouju, saying, "Do you think I'm afraid of them?"

Perfect timing! The flesh and blood of the Sky-Splitting Tiger are almost gone. We need to find some Emperor-level demonic beasts to replenish it. Eating a Royal-level one will make us cough!

The pig we just killed was butchered by the team. If we kill two or three more, plus some rare and precious herbs, that should be enough to get the job done!

Zhouju thought to himself, "They've beaten me up like this, so there's really no need to worry too much."

Just as he was about to tell Zhu Chongjiu the location and information, Zhu Chongjiu interrupted him, saying, "I'm not going by myself, you're taking me there, no, I'm riding you there!"

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Zhouju retreated repeatedly. What are you trying to do?

What you're doing is illegally employing child labor!

Let me tell you, I'm still a minor, what you're doing is illegal!

The words "illegal" were shouted out by Zhouju, because Zhu Chongjiu had already stepped on its huge instep.

After Zhu Chongjiu got off Zhouju's feet, he said, "What are you doing? Isn't this the job your whole family does?"

What's wrong? You can pull a cart for the creator god, but I can't ride it?

"Are you trying to disrespect me? Believe me, right now, I'll give you a hundred more holes in your body, then rip off all your scales, and then let your blood drain out. I'll make you see all of this while you're still alive!"

Zhu Chongjiu spoke with an expression of pure delight!

Zhouju cried out "Mommy!" and turned to run away, shouting, "Mommy... the demon is coming! Come save me! God King, come save me!"

Zhu Chongjiu grabbed Zhouju's tail from behind and then used a Ten Thousand Miles of Ice Sealing Technique to freeze Zhouju's mouth.

After silencing it, Zhu Chongjiu tapped his ear with his other hand and said, "If you keep howling, I'll cut off your tongue and roast it!"

With that, Zhu Chongjiu teleported directly onto the back of the Zhouju, muttering, "It's too big. I wish it were smaller!"

As soon as Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, the body of the steed beneath him began to shrink. Its former hundred-zhang body was now reduced to about ten zhang in size. It turned its pitiful eyes to look at Zhu Chongjiu, and the steed did not use its supernatural powers or internal force to destroy the ice block in its mouth!

Seeing this, Zhu Chongjiu pointed at Zhouju's mouth, removing the spell. Zhouju immediately put on a fawning expression and said, "Brother Jiu, how's this size?"

If that doesn't work, I can shrink!

Zhu Chongjiu?

Wow! What kind of superpower is that? It's so awesome! How small can you shrink to? Zhouju drew a line on the ground with his paw, and it looked about the size of a kitten!

What about the largest?

Zeus replied: "The largest I can get is the size I was just now. We can shrink at will, but we can't grow bigger. The largest size we can get is my current size!"

Zhu Chongjiu asked Zhouju eagerly, "Could you teach me?"

"Quick, teach me! I'll pay you. Once I learn, let's see who calls me 'little dwarf' then! Hurry!"

But Zhouju's answer was like a bucket of cold water being poured over Zhu Chongjiu on a freezing winter day, leaving him feeling utterly disheartened!

No, this is an innate ability of our race, similar to a natural talent. There are no cultivation formulas or techniques, so I can't teach you!