When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

With Xiao Feng leading the way, and the beast they were riding being an Emperor-level beast renowned for its speed.

More than half a month later, Zhu Chongjiu and his party arrived at the border between Houtu Continent and Shijin City.

The same method will be used.

The Peace Chamber of Commerce opened a border passage to Food Gold City.

The moment Zhu Chongjiu followed Xiao Feng and his group into the Food Gold City continent!

Zhu Chongjiu, who had already seen many grand occasions and remained calm, was once again shocked!

One after another, the metal mountains gleamed under the radiant sun in the sky, so bright that it was hard to open one's eyes.

After a brief adjustment to his vision, Zhu Chongjiu began to carefully examine the visible metallic mountain range.

The mountain peaks rise and fall in a staggered pattern, with distinct edges and corners.

Each one radiated a metallic sheen of a different color.

Moreover, the metal mountains within sight are all of extremely high purity.

It looks as if it has been purified using high technology!

After a brief look, Zhu Chongjiu thought to himself: How could ordinary people possibly climb such a smooth, mirror-like mountain peak!

Xiao Feng and the others ahead did not disturb Zhu Chongjiu's brief moment of distraction, and waited quietly in place.

Xiao Feng turned around and approached Zhu Chongjiu, who was looking around, and said, "All things in the universe are incredibly wondrous, just like this Metal-Gold Mountain Range and this Metal-Eating City Continent before us."

And that is now an icy continent, but before it was an endless sea.

If the Nine Emperors were to go to the Upper Realm one day, you would find that these are all minor matters!

There are countless things more spectacular and more wondrous than this.

After being interrupted by Xiao Feng's voice, Zhu Chongjiu smiled and looked at Xiao Feng, asking, "Then why don't you first ask President Xiao, who is from the upper realm, to tell me what the world outside this continent is like?"

That way, when I get out of here, I won't look like a country bumpkin and make a fool of myself.

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's question, Xiao Feng smiled and replied, "I dare not presume to ask for your guidance."

"It's just that I, Xiao, lived a few years longer than the Nine Emperors and traveled to a few more places."

After exchanging pleasantries, Xiao Feng continued, "I won't go into detail about the demonic beasts and divine beasts for the Nine Emperors. There are so many kinds and so many different forms that it would take a long time to introduce them all."

Let's talk about this strange planetary continent, so that the Nine Emperors can broaden their horizons and gain a basic understanding.

Besides the planets and continents that are habitable for humans, there are planets so large that they are boundless, yet in the endless void of the universe, they burn like a fiery hell for billions of years!

That planet is extremely cold; even a saint who sets foot on it will be instantly frozen into an ice sculpture and die in another place!

And that planet is covered in dark water, with constant storms and torrential rain, and so on...!

These are forbidden zones for humans, and you must not enter them unless you have reached the highest level of strength.

However, some places, though called forbidden zones, also harbor some incredibly valuable and rare treasures.

Seeing that Zhu Chongjiu was listening with great interest, Xiao Feng stopped talking and said, "I only know a little bit about it."

After all, Xiao's strength was only enough to be a mere guard in the Upper Realm, and he wouldn't have much experience to offer.

Zhu Chongjiu didn't take Xiao Feng's humble apology to heart; instead, he was thinking about Xiao Feng's brief description of the Upper Realm.

Why does what Xiao Feng said sound so familiar?

It feels like I've heard of it or seen it somewhere before.

With some questions in mind, Zhu Chongjiu cupped his hands and said to Xiao Feng, "President Xiao is too modest. You are still much better than a country bumpkin like me who has never seen anything before."

Now that I've arrived at Food Gold City, I'll leave on my own.

"President Xiao, as you know, I'm a very curious person, and also someone who doesn't like being constrained. Now that I've come to this Gold-Eating City continent, which I've never been to before, I'm determined to learn about it thoroughly."

When Xiao Feng heard that Zhu Chongjiu wanted to part ways with them, he asked with some doubt, "Although I know that the Ninth Emperor likes to be alone, in this unfamiliar environment, where is it more convenient to have someone to answer your questions and protect you?"

Besides, we have important things to do, so wouldn't it be more convenient to be together?

Upon hearing Xiao Feng's excuse for trying to persuade him to stay, Zhu Chongjiu retorted, "President Xiao, you are mistaken!"

Hearing others whisper is never as satisfying as seeing it for yourself.

Then there's the issue of cooperation.

Even if we're inseparable, there's nothing I can do to help.

To gather information about Jin Zhiyuan, we still need to rely on Chairman Xiao's strength.

Since that's the case, I might as well do something I enjoy.

Who knows, I might even strike it lucky and find the Source of Gold?

Furthermore, you and I both know that no matter where I am.

With your power, President Xiao, you should be able to find me.

If you really have any information about Jin Zhiyuan, then you can let me know.

"Right, President Xiao?"

Xiao Feng looked at Zhu Chongjiu, who was smiling and talking eloquently to him, pondered for a moment, and then replied, "Since the Ninth Emperor has made up his mind, then I wish the Ninth Emperor a pleasant time."

I, Xiao, will not disturb the Nine Emperors' enjoyment any longer.

If there is any news, I, Xiao, will inform the Nine Emperors immediately. I only hope that the Nine Emperors will reunite with me as soon as possible.

After saying "No problem" to Xiao Feng, Zhu Chongjiu rode Xiao Hei and flew deep into the Zhijin Mountains!

As Xiao Feng gazed at Zhu Chongjiu's retreating figure, lost in thought, a man beside him approached from behind and whispered, "Should I send someone to follow him?"

Without turning his head, Xiao Feng said, "There's no need to send anyone to follow him."

Order all spies of the Peace Merchant Guild within the Gold City continent to disguise themselves as hunting teams from now on.

On the surface, they were hunting, but in reality, they were using sheer numbers to track down the nine emperors.

Report his every move immediately after it is discovered!

After Xiao Feng gave the order, the subordinate took out an object that looked like a compass from his pocket.

With a series of fluid movements—making hand seals, speaking words, and channeling internal energy—Xiao Feng's command was completed.

At this moment, on the continent of Food Gold City, people from all walks of life and of all kinds put down what they were doing and headed toward one place!

Xiao Feng whispered, "Nine Emperors, you're absolutely right about that. No matter where you are, I can find you!"

snort!

Let's go.

Xiao Feng and his group set off again, heading in the opposite direction from Zhu Chongjiu!

Meanwhile, on Zhu Chongjiu's side!

Xiao Hei turned to Zhu Chongjiu on his back and asked, "Brother Jiu, where are we going?"

"Let's go find an Emperor-level demon beast," Zhu Chongjiu replied after a moment's thought.

"Why are you looking for an Emperor-level demon beast?"

In my divine sense, all the demonic beasts seemed to be made of metal, so they definitely couldn't taste good!

If it were an Emperor-level demonic beast, it probably wouldn't be palatable at all. With my teeth, whether I could even bite it is another matter entirely.

Zhu Chongjiu patted Xiao Hei on the back and said with a laugh, "All you ever do is eat! This time, we're not looking for Emperor-level demonic beasts to eat!"

Not for the food?

Ninth Brother, are you itching to use your hands?

roll!

How can I say hello to you?

When they're smart, they're truly smart; when they're stupid, they're truly stupid!

The purpose of finding Emperor-level demonic beasts is not to eat them, but to understand the situation at Zhijin Mountain.

Zhu Chongjiu, exasperated by Xiao Hei, replied with a mix of amusement and exasperation.

After hearing Zhu Chongjiu's explanation, Xiao Hei suddenly realized and said, "Oh!"

I understand, just like the time before we entered the Flaming Sacred Mountain!

After saying that, Xiao Hei carried Zhu Chongjiu and continued to advance into the depths of Zhijin Mountain.

In less than half an hour, the aura of a high-level Emperor-rank demonic beast appeared in Zhu Chongjiu's senses.

Xiao Hei flew off in a streak of black light in the direction Zhu Chongjiu had indicated.

A moment later, a piercing roar, like metal scraping against metal, resounded throughout the heavens and earth!