"Has another hundred epochs passed?"
Gu Chuan opened his eyes, and within the depths of his pupils, countless runes swirled, exuding an unfathomable aura. A terrifying magical power, unstoppable and vast, radiated from his primordial ancient serpent body.
Though his magic power and physical form had not grown in size, the progress he had made far surpassed anything before.
At this moment, within the depths of his sea of consciousness, 1.08 million law runes floated, each resembling a chaotic sphere, endlessly revolving. These runes contained the essence of countless laws—thunder, wind, earth, light, darkness, curse, destruction, devouring, karma, and many more.
These law runes were the culmination of Gu Chuan's comprehension, gathered over countless encounters with powerful demon gods. After a hundred epochs of cultivation, he had finally grasped them all.
Normally, comprehending such a vast array of laws would take billions of epochs, but with the Light of Merit from the Source of Chaos and the continuous deductions of the Chaos Eight Trigrams, he had greatly accelerated the process.
Thus, within a mere hundred epochs, he had not only understood these laws but had completely mastered them.
However, the price for such rapid progress was the severe depletion of his Light of Merit, the very same merit he had gained from his last sermon. Yet, rather than feeling regret, Gu Chuan was filled with excitement.
With these law runes, his understanding of the laws had nearly reached the absolute limit of the Quasi-Saint realm—the highest possible level within the domain of laws.
He was only one step away from transcending laws entirely and stepping into the realm of the Saint.
To comprehend a Dao is to step beyond the limitations of mere laws.
Mastering the Dao and mastering the laws are entirely different realms. While the power of mastering laws is scattered, mastering the Dao is about condensing all these fragmented laws into a singular, unified force. The difference in power is immeasurable.
If one were to use a metaphor—
A Quasi-Saint who masters only the laws is like a small river, while a Saint who masters the Dao is the convergence of countless rivers, forming the boundless ocean.
The gap between the Saint and Quasi-Saint is beyond description.
Even among the Chaos Demon Gods, only three thousand had ever managed to step into the realm of Dao Masters, with Pangu among them.
Thus, attaining Sainthood was an incredibly arduous path for a demon god. Without the right opportunity, breaking through was nearly impossible. For many, the Quasi-Saint realm was their final limit.
"Just one step away... and I will ascend to the realm of the Saint."
A sharp glint flashed in Gu Chuan's eyes.
After a hundred epochs of rapid progress, he had reached the apex of law comprehension. If he were an ordinary demon god, he would have long since attempted to break through into Sainthood.
But he was different. His foundation was too vast, and thus, his breakthrough was far more difficult—dozens, or even hundreds of times harder than that of other demon gods.
The same had been true for Pangu.
Pangu had not been born immediately because he had spent countless epochs accumulating power within the Chaotic Green Lotus, preparing for his eventual emergence.
The same principle applied to Gu Chuan.
For him to step into the Saint Realm, he would need the right opportunity.
"Forget it," he muttered. "No need to rush. I will let nature take its course. For now, it's time to begin the second sermon."
Rather than dwelling on his breakthrough, he decided to focus on the present. Cultivation was a journey best left to flow naturally.
Boom!
His Divine Sense swept across Chaos City, and instantly, he noticed a drastic transformation since his first sermon.
First, the number of Chaos Demon Gods had increased more than tenfold.
The news of his first sermon had spread far and wide, attracting countless demon gods. Even those who had once doubted it had abandoned their skepticism and had now gathered in Chaos City.
The once-empty city had flourished, with towering buildings appearing across the landscape—shops, residences, and magnificent halls, all built by the gathered demon gods.
A true city had formed.
Demon gods freely traded within Chaos City, exchanged insights on cultivation, and engaged in profound discussions. The city was vibrant, bustling with energy.
Witnessing such a natural evolution, Gu Chuan was thrilled.
He could feel his connection with these demon gods deepening, and as a result, countless threads of Karma extended toward him, further empowering his Law of Karma.
"Yes... the time for the second sermon has come."
Seeing the ever-growing number of demon gods in Chaos City, Gu Chuan was satisfied. He could already sense that this second sermon would bring him immense benefits.
Boom!
In an instant, Gu Chuan emerged from the central dojo, his form hovering high above Chaos City.
His all-seeing gaze swept across the countless demon gods below, and with a voice that shook the fabric of Chaos itself, he declared:
"The second sermon begins now."
Rumble!
His words became golden script, forming ethereal Dao markings that resonated directly with the Source of Chaos. Invisible waves of chaotic energy rippled outward, spreading into the deepest consciousness of every demon god present.
Upon hearing this divine proclamation, many demon gods felt an instantaneous enlightenment, some even falling into epiphany on the spot.
The closer one was to Gu Chuan, the greater the benefits received.
Countless Chaos Demon Gods surged forward, eager to be as close as possible to the sermon's source.
"The sermon has begun! A hundred epochs have passed, and finally, the second sermon is here!"
"I missed it last time! I won't miss it this time!"
"We must record everything the Chaos City Lord teaches. This may be the key to our enlightenment!"
No matter what they had been doing, all the demon gods immediately abandoned their tasks. Those in seclusion broke free from their meditation, rushing toward the central dojo where Gu Chuan resided.
They could not wait to arrive.
For a moment, the vast city trembled, as millions upon millions of demon gods gathered in a sea of divine beings.
Fortunately, most arrived in human form. Had they come in their primordial bodies, the dojo would have been far too small to accommodate them all.