"This fellow Daoist."
At this moment, the whale demon looked at Gu Chuan and spoke in the demon language, its deep voice causing the surrounding chaos to tremble.
"The Chaos Water Source Orb is destined to be mine.
I have searched for it for a long time, and now, I have finally found it in this place.
This treasure is crucial to the foundation of my enlightenment. I hope that you, fellow Daoist, will be willing to part with it. Your kindness will surely be repaid in the future."
The whale demon's eyes were filled with greed and desire as it stared at the Chaos Water Source Orb in Gu Chuan's hand. There was also a faint trace of murderous intent in its gaze.
To be honest, if not for the fact that Gu Chuan's Primordial Ancient Serpent body was 100 billion kilometers long—ten times larger than itself—and contained the terrifying power of a Chaos Demon God, the whale demon would have long since attacked. It would have devoured Gu Chuan without hesitation instead of speaking so politely.
But the overwhelming aura emanating from Gu Chuan made it wary.
Even though the Chaos Water Source Orb was a treasure it had spent thousands of epochs searching for, the whale demon temporarily held back, opting for a diplomatic approach in hopes that Gu Chuan would voluntarily hand it over.
"That has nothing to do with me."
Gu Chuan floated calmly in the chaos, gazing indifferently at the whale demon.
Who attained enlightenment in this vast chaos was none of his concern, nor would he gain anything from it.
Even if this whale demon claimed there would be a reward in the future, words were cheap. Once it attained enlightenment, it might not even acknowledge Gu Chuan, let alone repay him.
Moreover, what kind of reward could compare to a Chaos Magic Treasure? The Chaos Water Source Orb was a unique water-based treasure, formed naturally by the chaos itself.
Even if he sold the whale demon itself, it wouldn't be enough to trade for such a priceless treasure. And yet, the whale demon thought it could obtain it merely by speaking a few words?
"Fellow Daoist, do not refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit."
The whale demon's pupils shrank, and its gaze turned cold.
"Hand over the Chaos Water Source Orb, or you will become my enemy."
Blocking someone's path to enlightenment was even more unforgivable than killing their parents.
For the whale demon, losing this treasure was absolutely unacceptable. It had no idea if it would ever find another, even if it searched for thousands of epochs.
The Chaos Water Source Orb was a prize it could not afford to lose.
"Become your enemy? You?"
Gu Chuan regarded the whale demon with a calm expression.
It wasn't that he underestimated it, but after comprehending the Laws of Chaos, Yin & Yang, and Space, his cultivation base had already reached the peak of Immemorial Golden Immortal.
In terms of pure cultivation alone, coupled with his immensely powerful Chaos Demon God bloodline and the Chaos Orb, even a Quasi-Saint might not be his match.
The whale demon was undoubtedly powerful—the strongest demon he had encountered so far. Its cultivation base was at the Immemorial Golden Immortal level, far surpassing the other demons he had fought before.
However, even with all its subordinates combined, it was no match for Gu Chuan.
"Fellow Daoist, you are indeed formidable, and I may not be able to defeat you in a direct battle."
The whale demon's tone was icy as it continued,
"But in this age of Chaos War, no one fights alone. Strength means nothing without allies. Do you understand?"
"Allies? You mean those worthless underlings?"
Gu Chuan sneered.
"Of course not just them."
The whale demon smirked and suddenly took out a golden parchment from within its body.
This parchment was engraved with intricate Chaos Runes, radiating an ancient aura. It contained endless universal laws and was unfathomably profound.
"Hmm?"
Gu Chuan narrowed his eyes and activated his All-Seeing Eye, scanning the parchment.
Immediately, a flood of information surged into his Sea of Consciousness.
Artifact: Chaos Alliance Contract
Any Chaos Demon God who signs this contract must not attack their allies.
All members must assist each other in battle at least three times unconditionally.
No matter the distance or location, an ally can summon reinforcements at any time through the Chaos Alliance Contract.
"Interesting."
A glint of intrigue flashed in Gu Chuan's eyes.
He hadn't expected such a peculiar artifact to exist in the chaos. With this contract, a Chaos Demon God could rapidly assemble a powerful alliance, ensuring mutual aid and protection.
Where had the whale demon obtained such a treasure?
But a deeper realization struck him.
If one Chaos Alliance Contract existed, then surely there were others.
And if there were multiple such contracts, wouldn't that mean the chaos was already filled with massive factions of Chaos Demon Gods?
If he continued to act alone, wouldn't he risk making powerful enemies and facing the wrath of entire alliances?
At that moment, Gu Chuan thought of Pangu, the legendary being who would one day create the world.
Was this not similar to the great battles of primordial gods in the distant future?