When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Three days later, an Emperor-level demonic beast flew in from afar. The team members who were disassembling and sorting supplies put down what they were doing, quickly formed a battle team, and stood ready for battle!

Zhu Chongjiu's voice came from inside the tent!

Don't be nervous, they're probably just here to deliver something to me. Everyone, just go about your business!

After hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, everyone returned to their original positions and continued with what they were doing.

Zhu Chongjiu stepped out of the tent, arrived at the campsite, and laughed heartily as he looked at the Emperor-level demon beast that was now almost in front of him!

Isn't this little snake brother? How's your father, Old Snake? Is he dead or alive?

In my hometown, people say that dragon meat from heaven is incredibly delicious. Although your father isn't a dragon, it must be just as good. What a pity!

The little dragon-patterned celestial python, which had been smiling, immediately turned gloomy after hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words!

Ninth Brother is already the victor, so why does he lack any magnanimity? Is he a selfish and narrow-minded person?

Zhu Chongjiu peeked at the little dragon-patterned celestial python. Oh ho! No wonder it's become so sharp-tongued. Turns out, its teeth have grown in. You should thank me for giving you a painless tooth extraction. Do you know how expensive dental care is these days?

The little dragon-patterned celestial python spat out a storage ring from its mouth and said, "This is what my father asked me to deliver," before turning and flying back the way it had come.

Unable to win arguments or fights, Little Dragon Patterned Python just wants to go home and find its father!

Zhu Chongjiu watched the little dragon-patterned celestial python disappear into the distance, while simultaneously sensing the storage ring in his hand.

Wow! Old snake, not bad. The forty rare and precious herbs in your storage ring are obviously old, and their medicinal effects are significantly stronger than ordinary ones.

What surprised Zhu Chongjiu even more was that, in addition to the forty rare and precious materials, there was also a beautifully crafted longsword!

As Zhu Chongjiu took out the longsword from his storage ring, a consciousness simultaneously entered his head. "Brother Jiu, I'm sorry for being so talkative, but unless it's a life-or-death crisis, try to use that sword behind you as little as possible. If you don't have a suitable weapon, I'll give this 'Formless Sword' to you!"

Immediately afterwards, the great serpent's voice resounded in Zhu Chongjiu's mind, beginning to describe in detail the powerful functions of this magical sword. It narrowed its eyes, which gleamed with an eerie light, and slowly spoke: "This sword is named 'Formless,' a Saint-level weapon! It is a rare treasure left behind by a supreme human being ten thousand years ago on his deathbed." The old serpent paused slightly, as if recalling that distant history.

"When you wield this sword, you will be able to unleash an astonishing level of swordsmanship—'Formless, Silent, Breathless, Selfless, and Shapeless'! This means that your swordsmanship will become as elusive as a ghost, leaving no trace; your strikes will be completely silent, making it impossible for your enemies to defend against; the sword energy will also emit no aura, making it impossible for your opponents to detect your attacks in advance; at the same time, the swordsman can completely forget himself and become one with the sword, thereby unleashing extraordinary power; ultimately reaching a state of 'shapelessness,' the ultimate state of swordsmanship, without fixed moves or forms, acting at will yet capable of killing the enemy with every strike."

Moreover, this magical sword has an even more astonishing feature: it is not limited to traditional sword techniques, but can also unleash magical skills of any element in the world! Whether it is raging flames, icy frost, raging lightning, or tranquil water, as long as the user has a thought, the sword will respond to their will and release the corresponding powerful force, helping them to be invincible in battle.

After reading the introduction to the sword competition, Zhu Chongjiu had a thought that immediately popped into his mind: "If something falls from the sky, it's either a trap or a scheme. I'm not their favorite son, so why are they being so nice to me?"

This sword is far more valuable than those forty rare and precious materials!

Zhu Chongjiu, holding the Wuxiang Sword, flew towards the Misty Dead Forest.

When Zhu Chongjiu reached the edge of the Misty Dead Forest, he sensed it, a wicked smile on his lips, and thought to himself, "They've all left, so I'll try out this Formless Sword first."

Zhu Chongjiu took a deep breath, continuously gathering his powerful internal energy into his right arm. He gripped the mysterious and unpredictable Wuxiang Sword tightly, his eyes focused and sharp, as if trying to see through the layers of mist before him to understand all things in this world.

He suddenly swung his sword forward, and in an instant, an invisible force erupted from the blade, like a bolt of lightning ripping through the sky. However, this force was not visible to the naked eye; only Zhu Chongjiu, with his profound martial arts skills, could clearly sense its existence—it was an invisible sword aura a thousand feet long!

The sword energy hurtled forward at an astonishing speed, tearing the air apart in its wake with a sharp whistling sound. In the blink of an eye, it vanished into the depths of the Misty Dead Forest, like a pebble thrown into the ocean, leaving no ripple.

But shockingly, as the formless sword energy surged forward, the thick mist that had been permeating the surroundings was cleaved in two as if by a giant axe. Moreover, the split failed to heal for a long time, like a deep wound torn open in the earth, a horrifying sight.

Zhu Chongjiu stared wide-eyed at the gradually dissipating sword energy trail in disbelief, secretly marveling, "Is this sword really that terrifyingly powerful? I merely swung it casually and it had such power!"

Excited, Zhu Chongjiu decided to test the wonders of the Formless Sword once more. With a thought, he mobilized the surrounding water elemental power, channeling it into the sword. Then, with another powerful swing, a colossal water sword, also a thousand feet long, shot forth. This crystal-clear water sword, like a lithe dragon, roared as it hurtled into the distance.

Then, Zhu Chongjiu repeated the process, channeling the power of fire element into the sword. When he swung the sword again, a thousand-foot-long, raging flame erupted, as intense and dazzling as a volcanic eruption, sweeping away with boundless power.

Zhu Chongjiu looked at the Wuxiang Sword in his hand and thought to himself, "Saint level? Could it be a realm above the Emperor level?"

Zhu Chongjiu suppressed his many questions and turned back towards the camp!

Two days later, Zhu Chongjiu, carrying Xiao Hei, stood at the forefront, with a group of team members fully prepared and ready to go behind him.

Zhu Chongjiu gently stroked Xiao Hei in his arms. Xiao Hei had been listless for the past few days, and Zhu Chongjiu knew what Xiao Hei was thinking, but he didn't say anything!

Around noon, a strange movement came from the divine void barrier in front of Zhu Chongjiu. An opening slowly expanded from the outside in.

The team members behind Zhu Chongjiu were both nervous and excited. During the three months in Shenxu, under Zhu Chongjiu's protection, although the team members were not in any life-threatening danger, they had fought constantly and had an extraordinary life experience. At this moment, Xiao Hei in his arms trembled slightly!

Once the rift was fully opened, everyone could see outside the Divine Void, where a group of Emperor-level sorcerers were opening an exit for them!

When the rift opened, Zhu Chongjiu discovered that there were fewer Emperor-level mages who opened the exit than when they arrived.

Due to time constraints, Zhu Chongjiu didn't ask any further questions and then directed his team members to quickly pass through the Shenxu exit.

After all the team members had left, Zhu Chongjiu looked at Wei Tianxing dangerously and said, "After you leave, tell the King that I have fulfilled my promise to him in Shenxu!"

Wei Tianxing asked anxiously, "Ninth Brother, what do you mean?"

Zhu Chongjiu glanced at Xiao Hei in his arms, and Xiao Hei looked up at Zhu Chongjiu. Zhu Chongjiu said softly, "I still have some things to take care of!"

Before Wei Tianxing could say anything more, Zhu Chongjiu looked outside the Divine Void and saw that the Emperor-level mage who opened the exit of the Divine Void was about to give up. He said, "Hurry up and leave. At worst, I'll go out next year. Do you still think I can't last a year in the Divine Void?"

Then he reached out and pushed Wei Tianxing out of the Divine Void. Most of the people outside the Divine Void were silently shedding tears, especially the girls, who were already crying their eyes out, but they all held back their sobs.

Before they entered the Divine Void, Zhu Chongjiu solemnly warned them: "Once you enter this place, all actions must be under my command! Remember, you are no longer just ordinary individuals with some martial arts skills, but true warriors! As warriors, you must show the proper demeanor and qualities!" His powerful words, like a resounding bell, were deeply imprinted in the hearts of everyone.

Time flies, and three months have passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, the feelings between everyone and Zhu Chongjiu have undergone a subtle yet profound change. At first, everyone regarded him merely as a leader, strictly adhering to his orders without daring to slack off in the slightest. However, as the days went by, this relationship gradually sublimated to a whole new level. Now, Zhu Chongjiu is more like a loving patriarch to everyone. He not only takes meticulous care of everyone's daily life but also carefully trains their combat skills, and even steps forward in critical moments to protect their safety with his strong arms.

Finally, the moment of parting arrived. Zhu Chongjiu stood in the Divine Void, smiling as he waved vigorously to the crowd outside. At the same time, the people outside the Divine Void also raised their hands, waving their arms back to Zhu Chongjiu inside, as if trying to convey their deep and inseparable bond.

Little Black nestled quietly in Zhu Chongjiu's arms. Its round eyes were already wet with tears, and it kept looking up at Zhu Chongjiu with teary eyes, as if it was telling him something...!

After the Divine Void Rift completely closed, Zhu Chongjiu turned around, looked into the depths of the Divine Void, stroked Xiao Hei in his hand, and calmly said: Xiao Hei, now it's up to the two of us!

None of those who besieged us survived. I'm telling you, even Jesus couldn't stop them!

Xiao Hei then said with a sob in his voice, "Ninth Brother, you don't have to do this. Even if you go out with your friends, they can't kill me. I haven't been in Shenxu for nothing for the past six or seven thousand years!"

Zhu Chongjiu put Xiao Hei down, and Xiao Hei grew to a size of about ten feet. Zhu Chongjiu then mounted his horse and said, "Xiao Hei, what nonsense are you talking about? You are Ninth Brother's brother. Before your Ninth Brother came to this world, he was famous for his loyalty and righteousness!"

Those who want to kill me, I don't care. Those who threaten my brothers, no one can do anything to them. Just kill them all. It's good that there are no wildlife protection laws in this world!

Xiao Hei, you must know who these demonic beasts are and where they live. If you miss even one, then you've wasted your six or seven thousand years in the Divine Void!

Zhu Chongjiu roared, "Let's go! Let's set off!!!" His little black dog also howled, "Let's go! Kill!!!"