"Hmm?"
At this moment, Gu Chuan's heart stirred. He suddenly sensed dozens of powerful Chaos Demon Gods near the Eternal Clock.
Focusing his gaze, he activated his All-Seeing Eye, piercing through all illusions. In an instant, he saw the figures of dozens of Demon Gods lurking near the Eternal Clock, their intentions clear—they sought to seize this Chaos Supreme Treasure.
It was evident that before Gu Chuan arrived, these powerful beings had already set their sights on this treasure. He was not the first to discover it.
However, he was not too late. The Eternal Clock had yet to be claimed or refined by any of them.
Whoosh!
Without hesitation, Gu Chuan invoked the Primordial Ancient Serpent Body and rushed toward the chaotic vortex.
Though the temporal distortions in this area were formidable, they posed no obstacle to him. The Law of Time that restrained others held no power over Gu Chuan.
At this moment, near the Eternal Clock, dozens of Chaos Demon Gods had gathered. Each possessed strength at the Quasi-Saint Realm, their presence shaking the very fabric of chaos.
These Demon Gods had not gone to Chaos City to listen to the Grand Dao Sermon.
They were dismissive of such teachings—arrogant, believing that they had no need for external enlightenment. They thought that simply refining their Innate Demon God Power was enough to reach the pinnacle and control the Dao.
"Leave now! This Chaos Supreme Treasure belongs to me!"
A scarlet-skinned Demon God roared, attempting to intimidate the others and drive away potential competitors.
"Ridiculous! I was the first to arrive here. First come, first served—do you not understand such a simple principle?"
A blue-skinned Demon God snapped, his fury palpable.
Indeed, he had been the first to arrive. However, the Eternal Clock had not yet fully manifested. Even though he had wished to claim it earlier, it had been impossible.
Now, with its emergence, its powerful aura had drawn countless Demon Gods, bringing unwanted competition.
Frustration welled within him. If only he had acted faster, he could have avoided this troublesome situation. But regrets were meaningless—the Eternal Clock could not be taken away until its birth was complete.
"Ignorant fools! Who gave you the notion that arrival order matters? In chaos, strength is the only law. The weak have no rights. If you lack the power to protect a treasure, then it was never yours to begin with."
A golden-skinned Demon God sneered arrogantly. Among those present, his aura was the most overwhelming. He was not invincible, but he clearly stood above the others.
"Strength is the only law? Do you truly believe you can stand against all of us? If we join forces and tear you apart, what will become of your strength then?"
A shadowy black Demon God spoke sinisterly.
"...!"
The golden Demon God's expression shifted instantly. Cold sweat formed on his brow. While he had confidence in his power, facing a siege by dozens of Quasi-Saint Realm beings would spell disaster.
The other Chaos Demon Gods exchanged glances, the light of calculation flashing in their eyes.
If the strongest among them was eliminated first, dividing the treasure would be much easier.
Moreover, devouring the flesh and essence of a powerful being could bring great benefits—perhaps even a breakthrough.
"Fools! If you kill me, what then? There are still dozens of you. How will you divide the prize? Will you fight until only one remains? And if so—who among you will be that last one?"
The golden Demon God's tone was no longer as arrogant as before. He sought to sow doubt, making them question the wisdom of the black Demon God's proposal.
Indeed, the situation was precarious. Each Demon God was strong, but their strengths were not vastly different. Even if one gained an advantage, truly killing another would be extremely difficult.
A terrifying balance of power had been established—none could afford to act recklessly.
Suddenly, a voice rang out through the chaotic void, resonating like the sound of the Great Dao itself, stirring the very laws of existence:
"It is better to listen to me.
This treasure is destined to be mine.
Surrender it, and you shall be rewarded in the future."
The atmosphere changed instantly.
The faces of the gathered Chaos Demon Gods twisted in shock.
Who?!
A terrifying presence had been lurking here unnoticed—beyond the perception of even these mighty beings!
"What trickery is this?! Show yourself at once!"
The golden Demon God roared, both startled and furious. His aura erupted in a violent storm, his entire being tense, ready for battle.
The others also became highly alert, their Divine Senses sweeping in all directions, trying to locate the unseen entity.
But they found nothing.
"I'm not hiding. I'm standing right before you.
You simply cannot see me."
BOOM!
A surge of unimaginable power erupted.
Suddenly, the fabric of reality trembled as Chaos Skynet spread across the void, revealing a form that defied comprehension.
The Primordial Ancient Serpent had appeared.
A body stretching across trillions of kilometers, vast beyond measure.
It coiled like an endless wall, dwarfing the Demon Gods beneath it.
Compared to this Primordial Ancient Serpent, the Chaos Demon Gods were nothing more than ants before a colossus.
"This...!"
The Demon Gods were struck dumb, their eyes wide with disbelief.
They could feel it.
Vastness.
Eternity.
Ancient power beyond imagination.
A being that embodied Chaos itself.
It was not just a Demon God.
It was an Ancient Epic incarnate.
Even without moving, it commanded the very essence of the Dao.
Just by gazing upon it, an overwhelming thought was born within their minds—
This entity is invincible.
!!!
Their instincts screamed at them.
Panic gripped their souls.
Like startled beasts, they instantly retreated billions of kilometers, putting as much distance as possible between themselves and this unfathomable existence.
Of course, in the boundless chaos, such a distance was meaningless to beings of their caliber.
Yet, even this slight separation gave them a fleeting sense of security—an illusion of safety.
For in the presence of true power, all else was but dust in the wind.