When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Back home, the great battle raged fiercely, while Zhu Chongjiu, along with Xiao Hei, was also wreaking havoc in Shenxu.

The Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python asked the Divine Void King, who was meditating with his eyes closed, "My lord, in the past four months, that human has killed nearly forty Emperor-level demonic beasts. Are we just going to let him keep killing like this?"

Many Emperor-level demonic beasts have already begun to complain!

Shenxu Wang replied without raising his head or opening his eyes, "Soon, there aren't many left to kill. Once we've avenged ourselves, everything will be fine. Send word down that those who haven't offended him should absolutely not provoke him. And those who have offended him, if he comes looking for them, don't worry about your possessions if you can pay to avoid trouble. If you can't pay to avoid trouble, then run away as soon as possible. Whether they can escape or not depends on themselves!"

Huh? No way, sir, why are you being so lenient with him? If this continues, what will become of your authority and dignity? What will become of your reputation and credibility?

After the Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python finished speaking, the Divine Void King suddenly stood up, pressed his nose against the Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python, and angrily said, "Don't I know about prestige and dignity? Don't I know about reputation and credibility?!"

Aren't you afraid he'll use that sword to cleave Shenxu in two? If you're so capable, why don't you go and block his sword? Aren't you just afraid that if you push him too far, he'll use that sword to wreak havoc, and you'll end up giving him a holy sword?

Upon hearing this, the Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python sighed and turned to fly away!

The Divine Void King looked up at the void, then looked towards the center of the Divine Void, and thought to himself: Ninth Brother, it's been almost ten thousand years, you should be the one I've been waiting for!

Zhu Chongjiu and Xiao Hei are eating by a pond right now. Zhu Chongjiu said, "How is it, Xiao Hei? I didn't lie to you, did I? Isn't this octopus delicious?"

Xiao Hei chewed on something and answered indistinctly, "Indeed, Ninth Brother, it's so fresh, sweet, and bouncy! Delicious, delicious!"

You see, whether it's seafood or lake fish, the most important thing is the cooking time and temperature. Even though this octopus is thousands of years old, it can still be cooked perfectly if the cooking time is just right!

Ah! If it weren't for the wasabi soy sauce, the taste would be absolutely amazing!

Ninth Brother, what is wasabi soy sauce?

Yeah, it's wasabi soy sauce. It's hard to explain, but I'll take you to eat it after Ninth Brother finds his way home.

Really? Ninth Brother is so good to me! Yay, thank you, Ninth Brother!

This is nothing. Didn't I already say that if you follow Brother Jiu, you'll eat nine meals a day?

By the way, Little Black, how many of them are left that we haven't gotten revenge on?

"Wait a minute, Ninth Brother, let me see," Xiao Hei said, taking out a small notebook made of animal hide from his storage ring. He muttered to himself, "A bad pen is worse than a good memory." Then Xiao Hei used his tongue to flip through the pages one by one to search.

Three minutes later, Xiao Hei said, "Ninth Brother, there are still seven left. These remaining ones are all cunning and treacherous. We've been to their lair, but we didn't get a single thing!"

Oh, these seven are really cunning. Let's search for another month. If we still can't find it within a month, we'll go to the Divine Void King and ask him to give us an explanation!

Xiao Hei asked in confusion, "Ninth Brother, what do you want the Divine Void King to explain?"

Are you stupid? In the entire Divine Void, who can mobilize the Old Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python? Who can get so many Emperor-level demonic beasts to surround and kill us?

Xiao Hei blurted out: "God of Emptiness!"

Zhu Chongjiu replied, "That's right, only the Divine Void King has such ability!"

Therefore, our biggest enemy is the God of Emptiness!

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hei looked somewhat uneasy and said to Zhu Chongjiu, "Brother Jiu, if it really was Shenxu King who did it, can we not fight him?"

Whether we can beat it or not is another matter, but it has saved my life several times!

Zhu Chongjiu looked at Xiao Hei and said: Don't worry, Xiao Hei, your Ninth Brother won't make things difficult for you. If he has a good attitude and gives us a reasonable explanation, then Ninth Brother will let him go. If the opposite is true, then Ninth Brother won't kill him either, as a way of repaying the favor to Xiao Hei!

After hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Xiao Hei grinned happily again!

Zhu Chongjiu looked at Xiao Hei's silly grin and knew in his heart that sometimes, Xiao Hei's clumsy behavior was not because he was stupid, but because he was still a minor. According to the age conversion, Xiao Hei was only about ten years old in terms of intelligence.

But sometimes they are incredibly clever, which is due to the genetic inheritance of ancient mythical beasts and exotic species!

After the two, one human and one black, had eaten and drunk their fill, they set off to find the remaining seven demonic beasts that had attacked them!

Time flies, and another month has passed in the blink of an eye. At this moment, on a desolate piece of land, lies a terrifying, monstrous beast.

The reason it is called "alien" is that even the experienced Zhu Chongjiu could not distinguish what type of monster it was.

Even Xiao Hei, who had followed him through countless adventures and lived for many years in the mysterious and unpredictable land of Shenxu, couldn't help but widen his eyes when faced with this strange beast, saying that he had never seen such a bizarre creature before.

The beast's body resembled an enormous fleshy structure, with no head or limbs visible.

Even more bizarrely, it can change its form at will, sometimes transforming into a hideous monster, and sometimes into a soft, powerless ball of flesh.

Moreover, this monster possesses a terrifying parasitic ability; once it comes into contact with other creatures, it will quickly attach itself to them and absorb their life force to strengthen itself.

In the fierce battle with this monstrous creature, Zhu Chongjiu swung his sword several times, hacking it into pieces like a pile of shredded dumpling filling.

However, to everyone's astonishment, even after suffering such severe damage, the demonic beast was still able to decompose and reassemble itself with its tenacious vitality, returning to its original state. Faced with such a formidable opponent, Zhu Chongjiu inwardly groaned, but he did not give up easily.

After careful consideration, Zhu Chongjiu decided to use his signature skill—the power of fire.

He unleashed the full power of the fire element, causing it to erupt with unprecedented force.

The raging flames instantly enveloped the alien beast, and the intense heat continuously scorched its body.

Time ticked by, half an hour passed, and the once ferocious, monstrous beast finally turned to ashes under the raging flames, utterly losing its life. Thus, this thrilling battle came to an end.

Zhu Chongjiu sat on the ground, panting heavily, and said, "Xiao Hei, if it weren't for your unique sense of smell, we really wouldn't have been able to find this thing. Back in the Misty Dead Forest, when it ambushed me, I didn't even notice it because of the characteristics of the mist!"

It's been a month, and we've only found three. There are still four left. Let's stop looking and go to the Divine Void Mountain Range to find the Divine Void King!

Ten days later, Xiao Hei carried Zhu Chongjiu to the border of the Shenxu Mountain Range, where the Shenxu King and the Dragon Patterned Heavenly Python were already waiting.

When Zhu Chongjiu first met Shenxu King, he was astonished by Shenxu King's appearance.

He had a pig's head and a human body, held a nine-toothed rake, had a large belly, and was slightly taller than Zhu Chongjiu.

Zhu Chongjiu's eyes widened in anger, and his mouth gaped open, big enough to fit an egg. He thought to himself, "Damn, is this the second senior brother from Journey to the West?"

Just as Zhu Chongjiu was surprised, the Divine Void King spoke up: "Young friend, I have been waiting for you for a long time!"

After regaining his senses, Zhu Chongjiu subconsciously asked, "Are you my second senior brother?"

The Divine Void King remained silent, but the Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python beside him spoke angrily: "Human brat, you must not be disrespectful to the Divine Void King!"

Zhu Chongjiu knew that his question seemed a bit outrageous, so he quickly changed his words and said, "Shenxu King, my brother and I have come here today because we have something to ask you. If your answer satisfies us, we will leave immediately."

The Divine King did not answer, but instead asked in return: "What if you are not satisfied?"

Zhu Chongjiu has taken out the Formless Sword Dao, so I'll have to experience the high level of the Divine Void King. A senior once taught me a saying: "Truth only exists within the range of firepower; the strong do not need explanations!"

After Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, Shenxu Wang chuckled softly and said: Oh~? Is that so?

Then, the world turned upside down, time and space changed, and Shenxu Wang, the Dragon Patterned Heavenly Python, Zhu Chongjiu and Xiao Hei suddenly appeared in an unfamiliar area!

Zhu Chongjiu immediately tensed up and assumed a defensive stance!

Seeing this, the Divine Void King chuckled to Zhu Chongjiu, "Human boy, don't be nervous. I'm just inviting you to the interior of the Divine Void Mountains, to my residence!"

Then the Divine Void King said to the Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python beside him, "You take Little Black out to play, I have something to say to this human boy!"

After the Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python agreed, it led Xiao Hei outside. Zhu Chongjiu suddenly appeared in front of the Dragon-Patterned Heavenly Python and asked suspiciously, "How do I know if you will lock Xiao Hei up or something?"

Shenxu Wangdao: Human boy, don't worry. I've known Xiao Hei since it was born. In the entire Shenxu, no one would harm it, and I wouldn't.

Xiao Hei gave Zhu Chongjiu an affirmative look, and Zhu Chongjiu stepped aside, allowing the Dragon Patterned Heavenly Python to lead Xiao Hei out of the Divine Void King's residence!

After seeing Xiao Hei's figure disappear, Zhu Chongjiu asked, "I wonder what the Divine Void King wants to say to me?"

The Divine King, maintaining a smile, replied, "Shouldn't you be the one with many questions for me?"

Human boy, ask me anything, and I'll tell you everything I can!

However, what Shenxu Wang did not expect was Zhu Chongjiu's first question!

Zhu Chongjiu asked the King of Shenxu how to bring Xiao Hei out of Shenxu.

The Divine Void King paused for a moment, then replied, "It's simple, use the sword behind you."

The sword behind you is a "Primordial Treasure" that can truly cleave through the Divine Void Barrier and take Xiao Hei out!

"What does it mean to truly cleave through the divine void barrier?" Zhu Chongjiu asked.

The rift in the barrier that you humans opened only allowed creatures not bound by the divine contract to enter and exit at will.

All creatures within the Divine Void are bound by the Divine Void Contract, so they cannot leave. However, your sword is of a higher level than the Divine Void barrier, so it can truly damage the Divine Void barrier.

The barrier is fundamentally damaged, so there is no longer any question of a contract!

After Shenxu Wang finished speaking, Zhu Chongjiu thought for a moment and asked in return: Does that mean that the opening I made with my great sword is completely broken, and not only can Xiao Hei get out, but any creature inside Shenxu can get out from here?

"Yes! You're quite clever," praised the Divine Void King.

Zhu Chongjiu hurriedly asked, "Can it be repaired?" He thought to himself, "If that's the case, then Xiao Hei can leave, which also means that all the creatures inside the Divine Void can leave. Won't the entire Divine Abandoned Continent be thrown into complete chaos?"

Seeing Zhu Chongjiu's anxious expression, Shenxu Wang replied: As for the repair, I can say it can or I can't, it depends on the price you're willing to pay!

Zhu Chongjiu didn't ask what the price was for the Divine Void King. He thought to himself, as long as it's acceptable, that's fine. He could ask about the price later. The more he knew, the easier it would be to negotiate the terms. He should ask about other things first!

Zhu Chongjiu tilted his head and looked at the large sword on his back, then asked, "What is a supreme innate treasure?"

Human treasures are categorized into primary, intermediate, advanced, king-level, emperor-level, sage-level, and beyond that, there are acquired treasures, and above that, innate treasures. My nine-foot rake is an acquired treasure forged from an innate treasure, and it's a level lower than yours! The Divine Void King replied slowly.

Are there any treasures above the level of innate supreme treasures?

Yes, there are many more, but the current innate treasures are already beyond the scope of this world. When you leave this world one day, I won't tell you; you will gradually learn all the basics as you progress!