"Great Soul Technique!"
Gu Chuan narrowed his eyes. If the Great Puppet Technique had amazed him with its intricate craftsmanship, then the Great Soul Technique felt truly miraculous. This divine technique was created by a Demon God who had mastered the Dao of Souls.
By wielding this technique, one could harness the power of the soul to directly assault an enemy's essence. It was particularly effective against Demon Gods with formidable physical defenses, as it bypassed their bodies and struck at their very souls.
This was an exceedingly terrifying soul-based attack method.
Of course, if that were all, Gu Chuan would not have deemed it miraculous. What made it truly extraordinary was its ability to absorb chaotic energy and transform it into a soul, thereby creating an independent spiritual entity.
One must understand that the Source of Chaos encompasses all things—not only the fundamental elemental energies of earth, wind, water, and fire but also the very essence of the soul. The Demon Gods themselves were born from the Source of Chaos.
Thus, the Source of Chaos could be refined into nearly any substance.
"This… is a secret method that allows the creation of life."
Within the depths of Gu Chuan's Sea of Consciousness, the Chaos Eight Trigrams Technique continuously analyzed and deduced the mysteries of this divine art. A realization dawned upon him: perhaps the reason Nuwa was able to create humans in later generations was because she had mastered the Dao of Souls.
After all, the Nine Heavens Breath Earth was only used to refine human bodies. The most important aspect of life was the soul itself. Without a soul, there would be no thoughts, no emotions—no true existence.
"If I combine the Great Puppet Technique with the Great Soul Technique, wouldn't that mean I could create a new form of life?"
A spark of wisdom flickered deep within Gu Chuan's consciousness. His eyes gleamed with excitement.
The Chaos Eight Trigrams Technique surged forth within his mind, deducing endlessly. In an instant, he fully comprehended both the Great Puppet Technique and the Great Soul Technique.
For someone like Gu Chuan, who had already grasped eighty-one Daos, learning these two divine abilities was effortless, as natural as breathing.
"To forge a living puppet, the primary material must be determined first. I shall use Dao Tribulation Metal as the foundation."
Gu Chuan quickly made his decision.
He had chosen Dao Tribulation Metal because it was one of the most indestructible materials within chaos—metal that had been tempered through countless calamities.
It was said to be eternal through ten thousand tribulations. Even a Dao-level Demon God would struggle to destroy its defenses. In fact, it was nearly impossible to erase it completely.
Even if shattered into dust, as long as a single droplet of Dao Tribulation Metal remained, it could absorb chaotic energy and restore itself. It was an unfathomable material, unparalleled in resilience.
If this metal were used to forge a puppet, then the resulting creation would surely be monstrously powerful.
With a mere thought, Gu Chuan activated his Chaos Eight Trigrams Technique. The Dao Tribulation Metal in front of him melted instantly, transforming into a shimmering golden liquid. He molded it into a humanoid shape.
A golden puppet stood before him, exuding a radiant light, its very form emanating an unbreakable defensive aura.
"A puppet must have a core, a consciousness capable of calculating and perceiving the world. If so, then I shall imbue it with the Chaos Eight Trigrams Technique, granting it supreme analytical ability."
Gu Chuan formed seals with his hands, refining countless rare materials into a single core—a Chaos Chip.
This Chaos Chip contained profound engravings of the Chaos Eight Trigrams Technique, pulsing with endless lights. Within its depths, infinite data streams surged like a vast ocean, forming an incomprehensible intelligence.
With a single motion, he embedded the Chaos Chip into the golden puppet's body.
Boom!
In an instant, the puppet came alive.
From within the Chaos Chip, billions of lines of code emerged, extending throughout the puppet's form, integrating into its very structure. It now had complete control over its body.
Golden light flickered in its eyes, piercing through the void itself. Yet, its gaze was hollow, devoid of emotion or self-awareness.
"Not yet… This is not true life. A soul must be created."
Gu Chuan activated the Great Soul Technique, drawing wisps of soul energy from the chaotic void. These pure strands of primordial soul essence were infused into the Chaos Chip embedded within the golden puppet.
Rumble~~
A transformation occurred.
The golden puppet trembled.
Its empty gaze suddenly changed—colors of emotion flickered within its golden eyes, shifting from curiosity to confusion, as if it were a newborn experiencing its first moments in the world.
The presence of a soul caused a fundamental shift in its being.
The once-rigid puppet moved fluidly, as though it had become one with its body. All of its components fused together seamlessly—no longer a mere construct, but something entirely new.
"Father… Father God."
The golden puppet opened its eyes.
The first thing it saw was Gu Chuan.
At that moment, it instinctively felt an unexplainable connection with him—as if the god before it was its creator, its source, its everything.
A sense of attachment blossomed within it.
It possessed its own will.
"Have I… truly created life?"
Gu Chuan stood still, awash in deep contemplation.
A profound realization swept over him. His mind fused with the Source of Chaos, as though he had touched the very fabric of the Dao of Creation and the Dao of Life.
Endless truths surged into his consciousness.
His cultivation advanced explosively, as he gained control over yet another set of ten Daos.
Rumble~~
The entire Source of Chaos trembled.
Centered around Chaos City, an immense golden gate emerged from the void, radiating a majestic and boundless presence.
"What… is happening?"
Across Chaos City, countless Demon Gods raised their heads in shock.
They did not understand why the Chaos Source itself had manifested a divine vision.
Clatter~~~
The Gate of Chaos swung open.
It connected directly to the Source of Chaos, unleashing an endless cascade of golden light that poured down like a celestial river, illuminating everything.
This golden radiance enveloped the entire Chaos City, so brilliant that the Demon Gods could barely keep their eyes open.
"The Light of Merit… This is the Light of Merit!"
A Chaos Demon God cried out in shock.
It had heard Gu Chuan's sermons multiple times before and had witnessed similar golden lights of merit descending upon him.
Thus, it immediately recognized this divine phenomenon.
However, this time…
The quantity of merit light was far beyond anything Gu Chuan had received before.
In fact, it was even greater than what he had gained from his third sermon.
A total of 129,600 beams of merit descended, each one integrating into Gu Chuan's body, fusing into his very existence.
His aura surged. His Dao laws deepened. His power climbed to even greater heights.