On the second day, the demon gods of Chaos City learned that the Giant Ax Arena had been successfully built. Many of them, driven by curiosity, flocked to the arena to witness it firsthand.
"So this is the Giant Ax Arena? What a magnificent and awe-inspiring structure! Truly worthy of the craftsmanship of the Chaos City Lord," one demon god marveled at the sight before them.
In the current era of chaos, architecture was rare, as the demon gods had never developed the skills to construct buildings. Gu Chuan, however, had casually erected several structures, each of which left them in awe.
To their eyes, these buildings were grand and flawless, with every detail infused with intricate mechanical principles. The sheer perfection of the craftsmanship filled them with an inexplicable sense of ease and joy, offering them insights and benefits beyond mere aesthetics.
"There's an entire universe inside… The space is folded upon itself. The interior is far larger than it appears from the outside!"
A group of demon gods stepped inside and were immediately astounded by the spatial folding techniques utilized in the arena. This was not just a simple illusion or trick—it was a supreme manifestation of the Dao of Space. It wielded the power of spatial distortion to an unfathomable degree, akin to attaining immense wealth overnight.
"This… This is the technique of Mustard Seed Containing Mount Sumeru!"
The realization struck them with a sense of overwhelming insignificance. Even if they were to manifest their true bodies within the arena, it would make no difference; they would still feel minuscule before its vastness.
"One flower, one world; one leaf, one Bodhi… Is this the Chaos City Lord's mastery over the Dao of Space?"
Among the demon gods, those with profound comprehension of spatial laws were utterly mesmerized.
Gazing upon the layered dimensions within the arena, they felt as though they were being shown the path forward. Each fold of space held boundless wisdom, offering them insights into mysteries they had never grasped before.
However, their reverie was soon interrupted.
"Enough daydreaming! This is the Giant Ax Arena, a battleground for duels, not a sightseeing tour."
A booming voice echoed through the arena.
They turned to see a towering figure step forward, his imposing presence sending a ripple of pressure through the space. He grinned, revealing sharp, gleaming white teeth.
"Pangu… the Deputy City Lord of Chaos City?!"
The moment his name was spoken, a wave of recognition and respect swept through the crowd.
One demon god hesitated for a moment before stepping forward. "How do we gain the right to use the Giant Ax Arena?"
Pangu clenched his fists, his eyes gleaming with an eager battle lust. "Simple. Fight me. Win or lose, you'll earn the right to use the arena."
Fight?!
The gathered demon gods were momentarily stunned. They knew of Pangu's terrifying strength—he had once fought on par with the Chaos City Lord for tens of thousands of years.
Though he may have lost to the City Lord, that was hardly a disgrace. The Chaos City Lord was the supreme existence of the Chaos Realm. Losing to him was not a matter of shame but of inevitability.
However, for Pangu to have battled the City Lord to such an extent was a testament to his overwhelming power—far beyond what most demon gods of Chaos City could ever hope to match.
To challenge such a being… was that not courting death?
For a moment, they exchanged uneasy glances, none daring to respond.
"Don't worry," Pangu reassured them. "I won't use my full strength. In fact, I'll limit myself to just one percent—no, one ten-thousandth of my power should be sufficient to fight you."
One ten-thousandth?!
The demon gods felt their blood boil.
They respected Pangu's strength, acknowledging that he was second only to the Chaos City Lord. But to fight them with just one ten-thousandth of his power—wasn't that outright mockery?
"What's wrong?" Pangu blinked innocently. "If one ten-thousandth is still too much, I can use one-millionth instead."
"Enough!"
A deep voice rumbled through the arena, and a massive, bull-headed demon god stepped forward. His eyes burned with defiance.
"Pangu, we acknowledge your strength and your position as Deputy City Lord, but do not insult us! If you wish to fight, then fight us properly. Let us see the true gap between our strength and yours!"
As he spoke, an immense pressure surged from his body. This was no ordinary demon god—he was one who had attained the Dao, a powerful existence who had mastered three Great Daos.
"Haha! Excellent! That's the spirit!" Pangu roared with laughter, his battle intent surging. "Come! You shall be my first opponent!"
He could feel his blood boiling in excitement. Yes, following fellow Daoist Gu Chuan to Chaos City had been the right choice. This place was filled with worthy opponents—far more exciting than the silent solitude of the Chaos Green Lotus.
"Pangu, be prepared! I have mastered three Daos—the Dao of Earth, the Dao of Vibration, and the Dao of Vajra!"
The bull-headed demon god's voice thundered like an earthquake.
"My roar shatters the void. My hooves cause tremors. My charge obliterates all obstacles. My body, forged in Vajra, is indestructible!"
With a deep, resounding whoosh, he transformed into his true form—a towering, jet-black bull demon god, emanating an overwhelming aura of destruction.
His twin horns gleamed menacingly as he pawed at the ground, preparing to charge. White smoke billowed from his nostrils, creating waves of turbulence in the chaotic void. The very fabric of space trembled from the sheer force of his presence.
Even among demon gods, he was a terrifying existence—his strength rivaled the legendary Three-Eyed Demon Monkey. Perhaps he was even stronger.
Boom!
In the blink of an eye, the bull-headed demon god charged. His movement shook the heavens, and the void itself quivered in his wake. His sheer momentum created a devastating shockwave, visible to the naked eye.
His charge was unstoppable—capable of reducing an entire city to rubble in an instant.
The surrounding demon gods shuddered, knowing that if they were in his path, they would be obliterated in a heartbeat.
Yet, just as the impact seemed inevitable—
Pangu moved.
His speed exceeded the limits of light, his figure flickering across space. In an instant, he appeared before the charging bull-headed demon god and delivered a single, casual slap.
BAM!
The bull-headed demon god was caught entirely off guard. His body was lifted into the air and spun wildly like a leaf in a storm, his consciousness rattled by the sheer force of the impact.
An instant later, his massive form was sent hurtling through the air, crashing into the walls of the Giant Ax Arena with a deafening boom.
The arena's walls remained unscathed, absorbing the force effortlessly.
But the bull-headed demon god…
He coughed up a mouthful of blood and collapsed, unconscious.
A stunned silence fell over the arena.
The gathered demon gods stared in disbelief at Pangu, who remained standing in the same spot, as if nothing had happened.
This…
Their throats felt dry. The bull-headed demon god, a powerful existence who had mastered three Daos, had been defeated in a single slap.
There had been no resistance. No struggle.
What kind of monster was Pangu?
They swallowed hard, feeling an unprecedented sense of fear and reverence toward the being before them.