When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

The next morning, Xiao Hei stretched in Zhu Chongjiu's arms.

The casual movement also woke Zhu Chongjiu up.

After getting up, Zhu Chongjiu stretched and thought to himself, "It's been twenty years since I've had such a sweet sleep."

Just then, a sound came from outside the tent!

A palace eunuch announced that the Fire Emperor had invited Zhu Chongjiu to dinner!

After replying "I understand," Zhu Chongjiu bent down and picked up Xiao Hei, who was still sleeping, saying, "Little lazy cat, wake up!"

Enveloped in a deep sleep, Xiao Hei nestled in Zhu Chongjiu's arms, its eyes still closed, and said in a slightly coquettish tone, "Ninth Brother, let me sleep a little longer. I haven't slept since you left."

Now that you're back, I'm going to get some good sleep!

Hearing Xiao Hei's words, Zhu Chongjiu felt a pang of pain in his heart. He didn't try to wake Xiao Hei again, but instead tightened his arms around him to make Xiao Hei more comfortable.

Zhu Chongjiu arrived at the central military tent, where Emperor Huoyan was already waiting.

At this moment, the table is set with some seemingly light-tasting foods, yet they are fragrant and appetizing.

Zhu Chongjiu did not stand on ceremony with Huo Yan.

I sat down at the table and started eating right away.

They ate heartily while praising the food!

When the Fire Emperor saw Zhu Chongjiu start eating, he also began to eat.

In no time, the two had devoured all the food on the table.

Zhu Chongjiu patted his stomach and said, "I haven't had a decent meal in twenty years."

Food is truly the most precious gift that God has bestowed upon all living beings.

Therefore, everyone should not waste food.

While picking his teeth, the Flame Emperor echoed Zhu Chongjiu, "I dare not speak for other continents, but we on the Flame Mountain Continent cherish food very much. Every once in a while, we have to buy food from the Houtu Continent through the Peace Merchant Guild."

Therefore, we, the people of the Flame Empire, know all too well how hard it is to obtain food.

After all, the environment here is not suitable for a wider variety of foods to survive.

Just as the Fire Emperor was about to launch into a long explanation of how expensive food was to Zhu Chongjiu, Zhu Chongjiu suddenly interrupted him, saying, "There will be no more Four-Eyed Eagle Beasts on the Holy Mountain in the future."

oh…!

Um…?

Ninth Brother, what did you say? Say it again.

I didn't hear you clearly just now.

Emperor Huoyan asked Zhu Chongjiu nervously!

This time, Zhu Chongjiu repeated what he had just said, word by word.

After the Flame Emperor confirmed it once again, a blurry image disappeared from his seat.

She appeared in front of Zhu Chongjiu in an instant, opened her arms and hugged him.

Zhu Chongjiu quickly dodged, thinking to himself, "Damn, is it really necessary? He even used magic to hug me!"

When the Flame Emperor saw Zhu Chongjiu dodging, he smiled awkwardly and said excitedly, "Brother Jiu, you are truly a benefactor of our Flame Empire!"

Not only did it bring us the sacred treasure "Glassy Sacred Fire Tree", it also eliminated the great threat of national annihilation for us.

I really don't know how to thank you.

"If it weren't for the fact that only the people of the Flaming Mountain Continent could be emperors, I would have given it to you."

The Flame Emperor became more and more excited as he spoke.

As they were talking, they suddenly remembered Zhu Chongjiu's identity: a king of different surnames and equal status in the Ruixue Kingdom.

The Fire Emperor suddenly shouted towards the outside of the tent, "Guards! I am about to issue an edict to inform the entire nation!"

Ninth Brother is the host of "The King Who Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with Me - Ninth King" in the Flame Empire.

The coronation ceremony for Ninth Brother will be held in the capital city one month from today.

After the coronation, from now on, Ninth Brother and I will have equal rights and treatment in the Flame Empire!

Upon hearing Huo Yan's words, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "You're much better than Lai Xun!"

Lai Xun secretly gave me a token.

That's good.

He must personally crown me in front of the entire nation!

When Huo Yan saw that Zhu Chongjiu was about to decline or object, Huo Yan said, "Ninth Brother, do you think your official position is too low?"

If you truly are unwilling to be my equal, then in secret I will remain below you, but in public we will be equals, shall we?

Just as Zhu Chongjiu was about to explain, Huoyan saw through Zhu Chongjiu's thoughts and hurriedly said, "Ninth Brother, do you want me to kneel down and beg you?"

Our Flame Empire has no way to repay you; this is all we can do!

Finally, Zhu Chongjiu glanced at Huo Yan, who looked tense and could kneel at any moment, and said, "Alright!"

After hearing Zhu Chongjiu's agreement, the Fire Emperor walked happily to Zhu Chongjiu's side, brushed Zhu Chongjiu's clothes, and said, "Ninth Brother, I know you have other things to do, and time is precious."

We'll set off now and head back to the capital immediately.

A month later, after you are crowned, whether you stay or leave is entirely up to you, Ninth Brother.

Huoyan just wanted to tell Ninth Brother that no matter what happens, the Flame Empire will always be his support.

Five days later, in that remote, desolate yet luxurious manor on the Houtu Continent, Xiao Tian hurried to his father Xiao Feng's room.

Without even knocking, he pushed the door open and shouted, "Father, Father, Ninth Brother, who disappeared for twenty years, has come out of the Holy Mountain!"

Not only did they return, but they also completely eliminated the four-eyed eagle beast that had plagued the country.

Upon learning of this situation, Huo Yan bestowed upon Ninth Brother the title of "One-Word King of the Flame Empire," granting him the same rights and treatment as himself.

And in just over twenty days, Ninth Brother will be crowned in the capital!

Xiao Feng was about to reprimand Xiao Tian for his recklessness when he was stunned after hearing a series of news about Ninth Brother's departure from the Holy Mountain.

Then he walked to the armchair and sat down, remaining silent for a long time.

After waiting impatiently for a while, Xiao Tian urged Xiao Feng, "Father, what should we do now?"

Xiao Feng then came to his senses, looked at Xiao Tian, ​​and said, "What do we do? Contact him immediately, by any means necessary, and make him come to the Houtu Continent to capture the Source of Earth!"

Just as Xiao Tian received his father's order and was about to leave, Xiao Feng suddenly spoke up: "Wait a minute!"

Xiao Tiangang turned around, then looked back at his father and asked, "Father, what's wrong?"

Xiao Feng pondered for a moment and said, "Let's not contact Ninth Brother for now. We'll wait until after he's been crowned before contacting him."

Since he agreed to go to the capital to receive the crown, based on my understanding of his personality, no matter what you say, he will finish this matter before leaving.

If you have a conflict with him and it leads to some unexpected events, then it will be a loss that outweighs the gains.

We've waited twenty years, one more month won't make a difference.

Before we obtain all the sources of the Five Elements, we have to appease this Ninth Brother.

After hearing this, Xiao Tian sighed.

He then hurriedly left to make arrangements and deployments.

At this moment, Xiao Feng thought to himself, "What exactly happened to Ninth Brother during the twenty years he was inside the Holy Mountain?"

And what method can be used to stop those four-eyed eagle beasts?

This matter is also one of the few unsolved mysteries for Xiao Feng on the God-Forsaken Continent.