"Who are you?"
The Golden Demon God and the other demon gods eyed Gu Chuan warily. Though his presence exuded overwhelming pressure, they were no ordinary beings. As proud demon gods standing at the pinnacle of chaos, they would not be easily intimidated.
No matter the circumstances, they remained supreme existences.
"Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself." Gu Chuan's gaze swept over them indifferently. "I am the Primordial Ancient Serpent, but many demon gods refer to me as the Lord of Chaos City."
"Primordial Ancient Serpent? Chaos City Lord?"
"You are the great supernatural being who established an altar to preach?"
Hearing this, the Golden Demon God and the others were stunned. Their eyes widened in disbelief.
For some time now, Gu Chuan's name had spread across the chaos. Whether they had gone to Chaos City to listen to his sermons or had refused to do so, all demon gods had heard of him. Yet, they had not expected to meet this legendary figure here.
"So, it's really you."
Gu Chuan nodded.
"Interesting. Truly interesting."
The Golden Demon God suddenly burst into laughter. "I had considered traveling to Chaos City just to test you, to see if your reputation was deserved. But fate has brought you here instead. Excellent."
His gaze burned with battle intent.
To be honest, he had long been displeased with Gu Chuan. The demon gods of chaos whispered that the Primordial Ancient Serpent might be the strongest among them. Such talk irritated him greatly.
In his mind, he was the strongest. If this so-called Lord of Chaos City had only gained fame through trickery, then encountering him now was the perfect opportunity. If they truly crossed paths, he was certain he could utterly destroy him.
And why would he lower himself to listen to the teachings of a so-called "preacher"? They were all born from chaos—why should he bow his head to another?
"So this is the legendary Chaos City Lord?"
"He does have an extraordinary presence. No wonder he can stir up the entire world of chaos."
"But no matter how powerful he is, he has yet to attain the Dao. He remains a demon god like us."
"Exactly. To think he dares to preach to all demon gods with such limited power—what arrogance!"
Many demon gods glared at Gu Chuan, their expressions unfriendly. They had all chosen to reject his teachings, feeling resentment toward his existence. Now that he stood before them, their hostility only deepened.
"Oh? And what do you intend to do?"
Gu Chuan raised an eyebrow, his gaze cool and detached.
"What else?" The Golden Demon God sneered. "Kill you."
"If I eliminate you, I will be acknowledged as the strongest demon god in chaos. No one will doubt it again. So prepare to die!"
A terrifying murderous aura erupted from him.
"Attack! Tear this Chaos City Lord apart!"
"Jie jie jie... What great fortune! To think we would meet the Lord of Chaos City here. This must be destiny!"
"If we slay him and devour his flesh and blood, we may immediately attain the Dao!"
"Indeed. I sense that his flesh holds great power. Consuming it will propel our cultivation to new heights. This is an opportunity far greater than obtaining Chaos Magic Treasures!"
"Forget treasures—attaining the Dao is the ultimate goal!"
The demon gods erupted with killing intent, exchanging glances before silently agreeing. They would strike together and annihilate Gu Chuan on the spot.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
In an instant, the Golden Demon God and the others unleashed their divine powers. A torrent of law-filled energy surged forth, enveloping Gu Chuan. Worlds upon worlds seemed to descend, crushing down with unimaginable force.
The fabric of chaos trembled, distorted by the immense pressure. The laws of the universe converged, forming an unstoppable storm of destruction.
"You dare strike at me? How foolish."
Gu Chuan hovered motionless, his expression calm and indifferent.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The torrent of laws collided violently against his Primordial Ancient Serpent form. Explosions erupted, space itself fracturing under the devastating impact. The void shattered like fragile glass, forming intricate cracks like a spider's web.
Such an attack would have obliterated any ordinary Quasi-Saint-level demon god. But Gu Chuan was far from ordinary—his strength was beyond their comprehension.
Supernatural Ability – Karma Barrier.
At that moment, Gu Chuan activated his divine power. A thin, almost imperceptible layer of karmic energy formed around his body, like a veil of flowing silk.
The overwhelming torrent of laws crashed into this invisible shield—only to be swallowed whole. Not a single trace of energy escaped.
And then—
The Karma Barrier shimmered, radiating endless runes of fate. From cause to effect, from effect to cause, the cycle was reversed.
The attack was rebounded in full.
Boom!
The very laws unleashed by the demon gods now hurtled back at them with unstoppable force.
"What?!"
"Our own attack was reflected back?!"
"What kind of supernatural power is this?!"
"Impossible! He hasn't even attained the Dao—how can there be such an overwhelming difference in strength?!"
The Golden Demon God and the others were struck speechless. None of them had ever witnessed such a terrifying ability. It defied reason.
They had intended to crush the Primordial Ancient Serpent, yet now, their own attacks rebounded toward them.
And only now did they realize—just how terrifying their own power truly was.
To wield destruction was one thing. To withstand it was another.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The laws they had unleashed came crashing back upon them like falling stars. A tide of destruction erupted, engulfing them completely.
The chaos trembled. The heavens wept. The cycle of karma had unfolded.