When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Three days later, Zhu Chongjiu sat on Xiao Hei's back, threw the map in his hand in front of Xiao Hei, and then collapsed.

He then said to Xiao Hei, "Hei Zi, since you're the one traveling anyway, you should look at the map."

Looking at the map that Zhu Chongjiu had lifted with his internal energy and was floating in front of him, Xiao Hei muttered, "Lazy Ninth Brother!" and began to complain.

Zhu Chongjiu hummed a little tune happily. When he heard Xiao Hei complaining, he suddenly stopped singing and muttered to himself with a wicked smile, "He's really well-informed. His nose is even better than a dog's nose that can smell poop."

After hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Xiao Hei turned to look at his Ninth Brother on his back and asked, "What's wrong, Ninth Brother?"

It's nothing, just a few tagalongs coming in our direction.

As soon as Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, Xiao Hei also keenly sensed the situation ahead!

"Ninth Brother, what's the explanation?" Xiao Hei asked.

"Sigh! There's no way to avoid it. Besides, even if he doesn't come looking for us, I'll still go looking for him. After all, it's a mutual exploitation."

Ultimately, who becomes a saint depends entirely on their own methods.

Zhu Chongjiu was full of confidence at this moment. These twenty years had not been wasted. Whether it was the improvement in his understanding of fire elements or the Void Seed given to him by the Void in his mind, they were his trump cards.

Although he was not yet able to use the power of nothingness, nothingness was, after all, the law of nothingness was the beginning of heaven and earth and the end of all things.

Having grasped the basics of the law of emptiness, one's understanding of heaven and earth and all things has also deepened.

Actually, even though Zhu Chongjiu discovered after leaving the Void's territory that the Void Controller wouldn't let him leave, thus wasting several years of his life...

However, without the intervention of the void, it's uncertain when Zhu Chongjiu will be able to gain control over the source of fire.

Therefore, it can be said that the Void not only taught Zhu Chongjiu about the laws of the Void, but also indirectly taught him how to control the source of fire.

While Zhu Chongjiu was pondering this in his heart, five people appeared in the distance, visible to the naked eye.

When the five men arrived in front of Zhu Chongjiu, Zhu Chongjiu said with disdain, "What's wrong? Does Xiao Tian have no one else to use besides the five of you? Can't you come up with something fresh?"

The five men didn't care about Zhu Chongjiu's teasing of them and Xiao Tian. After all, even Xiao Tian himself was beaten up without hesitation by the man in front of him, so what was wrong with a few words of teasing?

Among the five, the Empress-level female mage from the Wood Origin Continent greeted Zhu Chongjiu with clasped hands and said, "Our young master, upon learning that Ninth Brother had escaped from the Holy Mountain, instructed the five of us to come and congratulate him, and to guide him to the Houtu Continent."

After hearing this, Zhu Chongjiu, showing some dissatisfaction, said, "What does Xiao Tian mean? Why doesn't he come to congratulate me in person? Why is he only sending you five? Does he look down on me?"

Since you look down on me, there's no need for cooperation!

After saying this, Zhu Chongjiu directed Xiao Hei to return the way they came.

Seeing Zhu Chongjiu's behavior, the five men looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

The female mage from the Wood Origin Continent quickly spoke to Zhu Chongjiu, who was about to turn back, saying, "It's not that you don't respect Ninth Brother, but you are indeed tied up with something and cannot come here!"

Ninth Brother, please wait!

Xiao Hei, who had already turned and taken a few steps, stopped. Zhu Chongjiu turned back to the five people and said, "Oh? Then tell me, what exactly is troubling Xiao Tian?"

As an ally, could I perhaps offer some insight?

The five men were instantly rendered speechless by Zhu Chongjiu's question, stammering and unable to give a coherent answer.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Chongjiu shook his head in disappointment and said, "It seems that I treated Xiao Tian as a junior, but Xiao Tian is so wary of me."

Since the truth is being kept hidden, it's better not to form this alliance!

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhu Chongjiu turned to walk back.

Just then, Xiao Tian's voice came from afar.

"Ninth Brother, please stop teasing my attendants. I just finished my work here and came straight here to welcome you back!"

Upon hearing Xiao Tian's voice, the five attendants instantly felt a great sense of relief.

A streak of red light streaked across the sky, heading straight for Zhu Chongjiu.

A moment later, they arrived in front of everyone.

The five attendants simultaneously bowed to Xiao Tian, ​​who waved his hand in acknowledgment before stepping forward to Zhu Chongjiu and respectfully bowing, saying, "Please forgive my mistake, Ninth Brother!"

"Xiao Tian, ​​I can't think of anything you did wrong!" Zhu Chongjiu asked doubtfully.

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Xiao Tian cursed inwardly, "What are you pretending for? You were just complaining about me, and now you're saying you don't know what I did wrong."

However, Xiao Tian, ​​who was outmatched in the situation, could only smile and reply, "It is true that I, Xiao, did not have time to welcome Ninth Brother back. I would also like to congratulate Ninth Brother on obtaining the honor of being a peerless king of the Flame Empire."

If I hadn't been tied up with important matters, I would definitely have attended Ninth Brother's coronation ceremony.

Upon hearing Xiao Tian finish speaking, Zhu Chongjiu waved his hand and asked, "Just now, your five attendants told you that you have important matters to attend to."

I'd like to ask, what urgent matter do you have to discuss?

Tell me what happened. After all, we're allies. Let's see if I can help you solve this.

After all, you know that whether it's auspicious snow or this Flaming Mountain, your Ninth Brother is someone who's willing to help others solve their problems!

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's words, Xiao Tian quickly cupped his hands and said excitedly, "That's perfect."

Seeing this, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "Damn it, they hit the nail on the head!"

Xiao Tian said, "I have been searching for the source of earth on the Houtu Continent for twenty years, and it has been a very difficult experience."

Due to the characteristics of the Earth Source, wherever there is land on the entire Houtu Continent, that is where the Earth Source resides.

On several occasions, its traces have been discovered.

But as soon as my people approached, the Earth Source immediately vanished without a trace.

This is only because of the barrier of the continental border; otherwise, the source of earth could be found all over the world.

Make it impossible for them to obtain it!

Xiao Tian spoke while displaying a worried expression.

After listening to Xiao Tian's story, Zhu Chongjiu pondered for a moment and replied, "Xiao Tian, ​​since your Peace Chamber of Commerce wants to obtain the source of the five elements, I don't believe that with your father's old brain, you haven't prepared an array or treasure that can control the source of earth."

Although Xiao Tian was somewhat annoyed by Zhu Chongjiu's offensive words, he still explained on Zhu Chongjiu's behalf: "Yes, there are treasures, but without a strong person like Ninth Brother to help, neither treasures nor formations can be used!"

"Oh? Where's your father? He's a powerhouse above the Emperor level. Is there any treasure in this world that he can't use?" Zhu Chongjiu asked doubtfully.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Tian smiled wryly and replied to Zhu Chongjiu, "If we're talking about this, we have to blame Ninth Brother."

My father has been seriously injured since the last time he was attacked in the snowy wilderness, and his condition has not improved.

Even with all the rarest and most precious materials he could find, Xiao could only manage to prevent his father's injuries from worsening.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been up to me, Xiao, to decide on the matter of cooperating with Ninth Brother to capture the source of the Five Elements.

After all, Ninth Brother is on the same level as my father!

Seeing Xiao Tian's current demeanor and his impeccable speech, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself, "It seems that I'm not the only one who has grown over the past twenty years."

Even this rich kid can outsmart me.

At this moment, Zhu realized that she couldn't get any useful information out of Xiao Tian, ​​but she was still somewhat resentful of Xiao Tian's growth.

Just like that silly childhood friend who grew up with you, back when he used to run after your bicycle, calling you "Big Brother" all the time.

Years later, imagine the feeling of someone driving a Tiger and stopping right in front of your little electric scooter.

Xiao Tian watched as Zhu Chongjiu's smile gradually turned cold.

Then, he suddenly grinned maliciously.

Xiao Tian thought to himself, "This is bad!"

Turn around and run.

As Xiao Tian flew away into the distance, he heard Zhu Chongjiu's voice behind him.

"Xiao Tian, ​​I remember you said you wanted to apologize earlier."

"Alright then, let Ninth Brother beat you up and vent your anger!"

As soon as Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, before Xiao Tian could even turn around to look at Zhu Chongjiu, he felt as if a fist as hard as a saint's was pounding heavily on his back.

Xiao Tian, ​​who was flying in the sky like a beam of light, was instantly smashed down by this punch.

A loud bang was heard, followed by Xiao Tian's painful howl.

At this moment, Zhu Chongjiu stood next to Xiao Tian, ​​rubbed his wrist, and grinned, saying, "I feel much better now!"

Xiao Tian's five attendants also arrived at this time and began to examine and treat Xiao Tian's injuries in a smooth and efficient manner.

Upon seeing this, Zhu Chongjiu exclaimed in surprise, "Damn, has he been practicing at home since last time?!"

Xiao Tian, ​​who was being treated by the five people, looked at the sky with a look of utter despair, thinking to himself, "I got beaten up when I was running away, and now that I've gotten smarter, I still get beaten up."

"Is there no law anymore? Is there no justice left?"