At this moment, in Chaos City, Gu Chuan sat calmly in his dojo, exhaling streams of chaotic energy as he cultivated in silence. There was still a long time before he began preaching—at least a hundred epochs—so he was in no rush.
He had no way of knowing how many Chaos Demon Gods would come in response to his message. If none arrived, it would certainly be embarrassing. But even if his efforts failed, it didn't matter. He had other means of growing stronger; this was simply a shortcut. His heart remained calm, free of both expectation and disappointment.
Still, he was confident that many would be tempted. TheCultivation Refinement Method was something that all Chaos Demon Gods coveted. Any who sought power would not easily pass up this opportunity.
He did not need all of them to come—only a few would be enough.
Suddenly, Gu Chuan opened his eyes.
"Hm? Visitors already?"
From tens of light-years away, he sensed countless Chaos Demon Gods rushing toward Chaos City. Judging by their proximity, they must have been nearby when they received his call, which explained their rapid arrival.
However, Gu Chuan quickly realized that they did not come with good intentions. Instead, they radiated killing intent—predators drawn by the scent of prey.
"Interesting. So they didn't come to listen, but to hunt me instead?"
He chuckled to himself.
This outcome was expected. Preaching in the boundless chaos was not a simple matter. Strength beyond ordinary Chaos Demon Gods was required. Otherwise, why would anyone take his words seriously?
It was like opening a martial arts dojo in later generations. The first step was always to face challengers—proving oneself by defeating others. Only after demonstrating overwhelming strength would students willingly flock to the dojo.
The same principle applied here. By declaring himself a teacher, Gu Chuan had provoked the wrath of other Chaos Demon Gods. It was inevitable that some would come to challenge him.
But chaos was far crueler than any martial arts arena. Here, it wasn't just about defeating a rival—these beings sought to devour him.
Slaying a powerful Chaos Demon God yielded immense benefits—both in raw physical essence and in the laws contained within their bodies. In the boundless chaos, the most dangerous mistake was exposing one's location without sufficient strength.
That was why most Chaos Demon Gods remained hidden, never revealing their whereabouts.
But Gu Chuan was different.
For the first time in history, a Chaos Demon God had openly declared his position to all of chaos, inviting others to hear his teachings.
"It seems that if I wish to preach, I must first establish my authority... but that's fine. I was feeling hungry anyway."
With a thunderous roar, his Primordial Ancient Serpent form emerged into the sky above Chaos City.
The vast serpent, spanning 500 billion kilometers, loomed over the city, radiating a suffocating presence. Even a single glance at its immense form was enough to instill fear in lesser beings.
Half a day later, the Chaos Demon Gods arrived.
Tens of thousands of them gathered, each exuding immense power. Their appearances varied wildly—twisted, monstrous, eldritch forms, each carrying unique abilities. Yet all shared one trait: an overwhelming, murderous aura.
These were battle-hardened Chaos Demon Gods, survivors of endless conflicts, entities that had endured countless storms of bloodshed. Only through relentless struggle had they evolved to their current state.
Upon seeing Gu Chuan's true form, one of the Chaos Demon Gods gasped.
"The Primordial Ancient Serpent... a being that strikes fear into Chaos Demon Gods. I have never seen a creature this vast."
Had it encountered him alone, it would have fled without hesitation.
Though Pangu's body stretched at least ten light-years in size—making him the largest among all Chaos Demon Gods—Gu Chuan's form was still among the greatest. Only the most supreme entities in the boundless chaos could rival him.
"Are we really going to fight such a being?" Another Chaos Demon God hesitated. "If we engage, we may be devoured in a single bite."
"Silence!"
A powerful demon roared. "This is a being who dares to expose himself to all of chaos, claiming the right to teach us. Did you think he would be weak? If you hesitate now, you should never have come in the first place.
"But think! If we can consume the Primordial Ancient Serpent, even if only a portion, how much will we evolve?"
At these words, greed flickered in the eyes of many Chaos Demon Gods.
Indeed, chaos was a place where the strong devoured the weak.
In truth, they were no different from humans—the only distinction was the sheer scale of their power.
"But even with our combined might, can we truly defeat him?" Some doubted.
"It doesn't matter. I have already gathered information. From the farthest depths of chaos, more Chaos Demon Gods are on their way. When they arrive, we will strike together."
A Chaos Demon God's eyes glowed with a cold light.
"No matter how strong the Primordial Ancient Serpent is, he cannot stand against all of us. He will die."
Many nodded in agreement.
Gu Chuan was powerful, yes—but against overwhelming numbers, even the strongest would fall.
Yet, a lone voice hesitated.
"But the Primordial Ancient Serpent is here to preach... shouldn't we at least hear what he has to say?"
"Foolishness!"
"Why waste time listening? It is far better to consume him!"
"Exactly! If we eat him, we will inherit his knowledge. There is no better path to power!"
"Devouring and killing—that is the true Dao of Chaos Demon Gods!"
Sneers and murderous laughter echoed across the void.
None of them cared for Gu Chuan's words. They only saw prey.
And in chaos, taking the shortest path to power was the only logic that mattered.