As Shang Xiye reached the border between the desolate forest and Xidan, he suddenly encountered a group of more than ten masked men in black, who were traveling on something that looked like a small boat.

Shang Xiye recognized these people at a glance: they were from Black Purgatory!

These dozen or so masked men in black recognized Shang Xiye immediately.

But the group of people all looked at each other in disbelief and were speechless.

I don't know whether I should be happy or sad:

The good thing is,

The person they had lost track of for several days suddenly appeared right in front of them.

What's worrying is that...

The legendary war god, Te Miao, was incredibly powerful; he single-handedly slaughtered the entire city of Ensa!

With just a dozen or so scraps of their goods, I doubt they can handle him!

"Boss, what do we do?" The second man in black subtly nudged the heel of the first man in black and whispered, "Should we run away, run away, or run away?"

"Screw you! If you lose track of the Ninth Prince again, I'll bring your head back to the Envoy!" A man in black standing at the front bared his teeth and growled in a low voice, "Send the signal to inform the Envoy!"

"Will this... work..."

The two men in black standing there trembled as they asked the question, not daring to move.

He feared that before he could even send out his signal, he would be killed by the Ninth Prince.

Can't you just pretend you don't know me and take a detour?

Shang Xiye: No way!

Since we've run into each other, let's just die!

Without a word, Shang Xiye, who always had a temper so bad it made him lose all his friends, took out the Blazing Sword from his storage ring and unleashed a full-force attack, sending a monstrous wave of flames hurtling straight toward the strange little boat.

The expressions of the dozen or so masked men in black all changed simultaneously; they were utterly astonished.

Does this thing have X-ray vision?

How could he be sure they were enemies or not friends? He drew his sword and attacked without saying a word!

There are many more people in the world dressed in black and wearing masks than just Black Purgatory!

But harsh reality didn't give them time to complain. Shang Xiye's attack was fierce and swift, a deadly move right from the start. They could only gather everyone's strength to form a defensive magic shield.

As soon as the magic shield appeared, a chilling wind howled, revealing their identities.

"Boom!"

The powerful spiritual energy collided violently with the magic shield, producing a tremendous sound.

The resulting shockwave caused Lin Qiaoruo below to rise and fall like a raging torrent.

A dozen or so masked men in black, along with the strange little boat, were pushed back more than ten meters. The defensive magic shields they had erected were constantly being consumed by the impact of spiritual energy, and the demonic energy scattered and surged in all directions.

"Damn it, why did they start with a killer move right away?!"

"Ninth Prince is really something else!"

"I'm truly impressed!"

The masked men in black cursed and swore, their hearts filled with bitterness.

Shang Xiye felt even more frustrated and unable to resolve her feelings:

This is the first time I've ever had such an awkward separation from my little wife. Who can I complain to?

A good dog doesn't block the way.

Since you've blocked my way, you'll have to bear the wrath of this king!

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Before the dozen or so men in black could recover, Shang Xiye unleashed several more powerful blows, sending the strange little boat hurtling backward like a leaf in the wind.

Those dozen or so men in black thought they were about to be blasted into the sky.

But the next second...

The godlike Ninth King followed closely behind, bringing another wave of thunderous attacks.

A dozen or so men in black desperately channeled their demonic energy, doing their utmost to prop up the already shattered magic shield. Several of them were nearly brought to tears.

They were so wronged.

They were only ordered to track down the Ninth Prince and Princess Chonghe, and had no ill intentions!

The Ninth Prince is too ruthless, he's so damn scary, *sobs*...