The rise of sovereigns

Potential problem

{Yawn! After a thousand years, I finally see the brightness of the day. Being locked in eternal darkness was not pleasant, something I won't wish to experience again. Thank you. And what is your name?}

“My name is Xiao Zhu.”

[Little Uncle Xiao Feng, this sword can talk, its voice is resounding in my ears], he said, panicked.

[No need to worry about that. It's a growth-type artifact that possesses consciousness. Just make sure it submits to you. They are known to be stubborn.]

[Yes, Little Uncle Xiao.]

“Hmm, thanks to me, you've left that eternal darkness of yours. So what are you going to do for me in return?” Xiao Zhu said to the sword.

“Yes, only the contractor can hear its voice,” he thought.

{I promise to protect you until you die}, the golden fiery sword resounded in Xiao Zhu's mind.

“Huh! Until I die or until you get destroyed? Well, I don't plan to die, at least not until I surpass Little Uncle Xiao, and I'm seeing that in the next thousand years,” he thought inwardly.

“Congrat