When I woke up, I wanted to go home.

Chapter 135 Xiao Lei's Joining

Zhu Chongjiu ignored the elemental spirit writhing on the ground in pain and instead sent a question to the Heavenly Dao: "Do you intend for me to take him away?"

While this is a good thing, I still want to ask, why?

As Zhu Chongjiu finished speaking, the faint, ancient voice of the Heavenly Dao echoed in his mind: "I have been sentient for nearly a million years and have witnessed the rise and fall of this world."

I've experienced powerful beings capable of instantly turning me to ashes entering this world, and I can sense its unusual nature. But I don't know who controls this world, or what the Heavenly Dao was like before me.

Since you came into my life, whenever I observe you, I feel a sense of emptiness emanating from you.

But most importantly, this void is not a dead silence, but a vibrant life after the death.

This little one in front of you is the result of my painstaking efforts in raising it; it's like my offspring.

Since those immortals entered this world more than two hundred years ago, I have also felt that this world is about to undergo earth-shattering changes.

But whether I live or die, I do not know.

Therefore, I'm willing to take a gamble and entrust him to you, so that you can lead him to continue living and even become stronger.

Just like those five little guys following you around.

After hearing this, Zhu Chongjiu mocked himself, saying, "Heavenly Dao, aren't you overestimating me?"

Let alone how I'll survive after I leave this world, it's questionable whether I can even get past that Heavenly King-level expert outside the current sky curtain.

"If I were to die one day, whoever is by my side will suffer the same fate as me. Haven't you considered that?"

Of course I know the danger you mentioned, but after more than two hundred years of observation, I have discovered something that is quite serious from the perspective of the Heavenly Way.

It means that the fate of any ordinary person you have ever had contact with will be changed.

I am the Heavenly Dao of this world. I know everything about the beings born in this world, from when they are born to when they die. You don't need to question me about this.

Although I am now disabled, and as time goes by, many changes occur in this world that I cannot comprehend, the fates of ordinary people who have had contact with you will be changed.

Take Tongli and the others, for example. If it weren't for your appearance, they would have already died and disappeared.

As for the unknown dangers you just mentioned, because I am the Heavenly Dao, I know that there is nothing perfect in this world and in this universe.

The survival rate is fifty percent whether you stay by my side or by your side. So, I'm betting my life on you and entrusting the Thunder Elemental Spirit to you. The rest is up to fate.

After Tian Dao finished explaining his thoughts and reasons, Zhu Chongjiu pondered for a while, looked at the Thunder Elemental Spirit hiding in front of him, covering its forehead with its hands, and crying softly with a wronged expression, smiled helplessly, and said, "Whether you herd one sheep or two sheep, it doesn't matter if you're one more."

Otherwise, I would need more elemental laws to cultivate the world within my dantian.

It's just that the child is someone you know, so the responsibility is a bit greater.

As for danger? If you don't even believe in yourself, who can you believe in?

At this moment, Zhu Chongjiu was like an autumn chrysanthemum—he had come to terms with it.

With a shudder, the five little ones, as if by telepathy, floated down from Zhu Chongjiu's body and instantly surrounded the Thunder Elemental Spirit.

"Get to know him, everyone. This is your new little brother. Don't bully him. Everyone should be peaceful and loving towards each other, or else you'll get a flick on the head." Zhu Chongjiu looked at the five little ones, said a few words, and then went back to communicate with the Heavenly Dao through his consciousness.

Little Jin, with his roguish air, spoke first: "Man or woman?" As he spoke, he reached out to lift the woman's undergarment.

Seeing this, Xiao Rou raised her hand and threw a fist-sized droplet at Xiao Jin. With a loud bang, it hit Xiao Jin's chest and sent him flying. With a scream, Xiao Jin disappeared into the distance.

Seeing this, Xiao Mu said to Xiao Rou, "Xiao Rou, you went too far. That attack would have ripped your brother Jin's guts out!"

Don't talk nonsense. He resisted the beating. How could it hurt him without using any force? Let me tell you two, Brother Ninth just said that if anyone wants to bully him, your brains will be blown to pieces. Don’t even think about it behind your back, I will file a complaint.

Hearing Xiaorou's words, Xiaomu quickly smiled and said, "No, no, how could we bear to bully this chubby little boy?"

Is he a chubby little boy? Hey, your long braid is quite unique! With that, Xiao Mu's hand reached out and touched it.

The moment Xiao Mu's hand touched the Tongtian braid, Shui Rou covered her eyes with her hands.

This time, a series of "ah ah ah..." sounds rang out, accompanied by a burnt smell.

Then, just like Xiao Jin, the sound of "ah" faded into the distance until Xiao Mu's figure disappeared.

Xiao Rou lowered her hands from her eyes and saw Xiao Tu slowly lowering his raised leg while wiping his feet. Xiao Huo, standing beside her, chuckled and said to Xiao Tu, "Brother Tu, that side kick you did was really beautiful! The power came from the ground, your waist and stance were perfectly coordinated, and the force was immense. With that kick, Xiao Mu is probably going to fly a thousand miles away."

Xiao Tu replied shyly to Xiao Huo, "You flatter me, you flatter me. This is still in the void. If we were on the ground, Xiao Mu would definitely fly several times farther than this!"

Seeing the four of them behaving like this, Xiao Rou shook her head, squatted down in front of the little guy, and asked softly, "Little guy, tell your sister, what's your name?"

The little boy looked at Xiao Rou, who was asking him a question, and replied somewhat timidly, "My name is Lei Zhizi."

Oh, Son of Thunder. From now on, we'll call you Little Thunder, okay?

After saying that, Xiao Rou quickly introduced Xiao Lei to the names of the five elemental spirits, including herself, and their respective rankings next to Ninth Brother.

Zhu Chongjiu, who communicated with the Heavenly Dao, naturally witnessed this scene. At this moment, Zhu Chongjiu recalled Xiao Lei's expression and tone when he first spoke to him, and comparing it with his current expression and tone, he involuntarily raised his hand to rub his forehead.

"Well, here comes another troublemaker!"

Once you're ready, I'll send you to the outer reaches of the sky, to the place furthest from that person. However, for a Heavenly King-level expert, it only takes a few seconds from discovering you to catching up with you. As for how you escape or whether you can escape at all, that's beyond my control.

However, since you have chosen to leave this world, I believe you have a backup plan and can escape from that person.

With the final words of the Heavenly Dao, Zhu Chongjiu withdrew his divine sense and turned his gaze back to his main force.

Xiao Jin was clutching her stomach, complaining to Xiao Rou that she had pushed too hard and made her poop. She had to take another dump before coming back.

Xiao Mu, completely blackened, angrily cursed Xiao Tu: "After being baptized by lightning with Ninth Brother, I'm not so afraid of it anymore. Just now, I was about to break free from Xiao Lei's electric shock, but you almost kicked me back to the Muyuan world. You did it on purpose, and I'm going to kick you back."

Xiao Tu replied righteously, "Brother Mu, the situation was urgent at the time, and I acted instinctively. Are you suggesting I'd remain indifferent if I saw you in danger in the future?"

You really don't appreciate kindness; you've broken my heart!

After Xiao Tu finished speaking, Xiao Huo was still holding onto Xiao Mu, pleading on Xiao Tu's behalf.

Zhu Chongjiu roared with a gloomy face, "Is this ever going to end?"

If this continues, everyone will get a flick on the forehead.

Upon hearing Zhu Chongjiu's voice, the little ones finally quieted down and bowed their heads as they approached him.

Zhu Chongjiu looked at Xiao Lei, who was being held by Xiao Rou, and said, "Now that you've joined this big family, you must cherish everyone in it. I won't allow any disharmony within the family. If you want to follow me, you must listen to me. Your older brothers and sisters will teach you properly from now on."

At this point, Zhu Chongjiu looked at Xiao Jin and Xiao Mu, then at Xiao Tu who was gradually moving closer to the two in front of him, shook his head and sighed, and then said, "I'll teach you. If there's anything you need in the future, you can tell me anytime."

But if you make a mistake, you have to accept the punishment of a flick on the forehead.

When Xiao Lei heard Zhu Chongjiu mention "slapping someone on the head," he raised his hand and rubbed the two newly grown little horns on his forehead.

Afterwards, Xiao Lei listened to Zhu Chongjiu explain how the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth manifested and possessed his own body. Then, Zhu Chongjiu asked Xiao Lei which part of his body he wanted the elements to possess.

Xiao Hei pointed to Zhu Chongjiu's left palm.

Zhu Chongjiu gave the order, raised his left hand and opened his palm. Instantly, Xiao Lei transformed into a bolt of lightning and merged into Zhu Chongjiu's palm.

When the lightning bolt entered Zhu Chongjiu's palm, a lightning symbol, white with a hint of purple, appeared on his palm.

Afterwards, Zhu Chongjiu released Xiao Lei and summoned Xiao Hei and Xiong Da to get to know them.

After finishing everything, Zhu Chongjiu led his small troop to join King Lai Xun and his entourage.

After receiving the worship of the crowd and bidding a brief farewell to Lai Xun, Zhu Chongjiu led his small force towards the sky.