Chaos City.
"Haha, after decades of hard work, I'm finally back."
At this moment, the mining base and other robots had finally returned to Chaos City. As they arrived at the city gates, they couldn't help but show expressions of relief, as if they had finally returned home.
Their journey from the wasteland back to Chaos City's territory had been perilous. Along the way, they had faced numerous obstacles, nearly being discovered by other Demon Gods multiple times—each encounter a brush with annihilation.
But in the end, they had made it back.
"The most tragic thing for a robot is to die before spending its earnings. Luckily, we survived."
Excavators and other robots sighed with emotion, their metallic voices filled with an almost human-like sentiment.
At the moment, the Three-Headed Demon Dog, the Dark Cat, the Three-Eyed Demon Monkey, and the Vajra Demon Pig stood vigil at the four main gates of Chaos City. However, their role was not to engage in daily security patrols but simply to act as the city's ultimate guardians, intervening only when absolutely necessary.
Standing in the middle of the city gates was a battalion of liquid battle robots. These mechanical soldiers, as loyal as the most disciplined warriors, guarded every corner of the towering Chaos City walls.
Their duties were straightforward—maintain law and order within Chaos City and oversee the movements of the Demon Gods entering and leaving.
The Three-Headed Demon Dog and the other guardian Demon Gods were quite content with this arrangement. With the liquid battle robots handling the menial patrol duties, they were free from the most exhausting responsibilities.
Only in times of real danger would the Four Great Demon Gods take action.
But so far, no foolish Demon God had dared to stir trouble in Chaos City. It had remained peaceful and secure for countless years, free from any major upheavals.
As the mining robots approached the city gates, a scanning robot emerged, its sensors whirring to life.
"Mining Base Number CKJD5430988, Excavator Robot Number WJJ887788… Welcome back to Chaos City. We hope you have a pleasant day."
With a soft click, the gates of Chaos City swung open, granting entry to the returning robots.
"Thanks, buddy! I'll treat you to some motor oil later," the heavy truck whistled in amusement.
Of course, the so-called "motor oil" wasn't actual oil. It was a specialized energy crystal refined by Brain Zero using chaotic energy—a vital energy source designed specifically for mechanical beings.
After all, chaotic energy was too overwhelming, too domineering. Apart from Demon Gods, most lifeforms couldn't withstand its sheer power. A single miscalculated attempt to absorb it would result in instant combustion, their bodies torn apart from within.
Robots were no exception. Their mechanical bodies, despite their resilience, simply couldn't handle the violent nature of raw chaotic energy.
To solve this, Brain Zero had developed a method to break down chaotic energy into a more stable, refined form, creating an energy source mild enough for the mechanical race to absorb. Though the energy level was significantly reduced, it was still an optimal power source for their growth.
Inside Chaos City.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
As the mining base and the returning robots entered the city, they were greeted by a sight that seemed almost surreal—an entire metropolis teeming with robots, a mechanical kingdom in its own right.
Liquid battle robots patrolled the streets, maintaining order, resolving disputes between Demon Gods, and ensuring that conflicts did not escalate into full-blown battles.
Although these robots were not as powerful as true Demon Gods, their bodies were nearly indestructible. As long as their chaos chips remained intact, they could quickly regenerate, no matter how much damage they sustained. Missing arms or legs? They would simply reconstruct themselves back to their original state in no time.
This resilience, combined with their firm but impartial authority, ensured that Demon Gods generally refrained from causing trouble in the city.
"Demon Gods ahead, this is a no-fighting zone. If you wish to battle, please proceed to the Giant Axe Arena. If you continue causing disturbances, you will be expelled from Chaos City and blacklisted from reentry."
A squad of battle robots intercepted a group of Demon Gods, their voices calm yet commanding.
"Tsk! Just wait. Next time, I'll deal with you properly."
"Heh, if you have the guts, meet me at the Giant Axe Arena!"
"Fine! One duel is all it takes—who's afraid of whom?"
Grumbling but unwilling to defy the rules, the Demon Gods reluctantly dispersed.
Elsewhere in the city, sanitation robots diligently maintained cleanliness. Every street, every alley, was spotless—no trace of dust, no lingering waste.
Efficient recycling units were stationed at every corner, ensuring that all discarded materials were repurposed in some form. For the mechanical race, recycling resources was an art perfected over millennia. Almost nothing was wasted.
"Demon Gods, please be mindful not to litter. Kindly dispose of waste in designated receptacles."
"A small step for cleanliness, a giant leap for civilization."
"If you are caught littering, you will be fined. Demon Gods, please be aware."
Across the city, trash bins continuously broadcast messages in the language of the Demon Gods, reminding them of the city's strict cleanliness policies.
In an open construction zone, engineering robots were hard at work. Massive piles of building materials had been gathered, and within mere minutes, the robots had assembled a fully constructed European-style house. Their efficiency was astounding—like children stacking blocks, but on a grand scale.
These engineering robots had been commissioned by a Demon God to construct his personal residence.
For Demon Gods, building a house was no easy feat. Destruction came naturally to them, but creation? That was another matter entirely. Their architectural designs were often… unconventional, to say the least.
Thus, rather than struggling to build something themselves, many Demon Gods gladly spent resources to hire engineering robots.
The result? Beautiful, sturdy structures far superior to anything they could have built on their own.
As a result, hiring engineering robots had become a common practice among the inhabitants of Chaos City.
Over millions of years, Demon Gods and robots had gradually learned to coexist. These machines were no longer just tools or servants; they had become an integral part of daily life.
But of course, the greatest reason for this harmony was Gu Chuan's authority.
Every Demon God in Chaos City knew one absolute truth—these robots were the creations of the Lord of Chaos City. No matter how weak they seemed, no one dared to lay a hand on them.
To harm them would be to challenge the will of Gu Chuan himself.
"Excuse me, Lord Demon God, is this house to your satisfaction?"
An engineering robot politely inquired.
"Not bad! Excellent, in fact. It looks exactly as I imagined. I'll send the remaining material costs to your headquarters soon," the Demon God replied, grinning in satisfaction.
Owning property in Chaos City was no small feat.
In the past, Demon Gods could claim land freely and build whatever they wanted. But now, things had changed—every plot of land belonged to the Chaos City Lord. Anyone who wished to claim territory had to pay in Chaos materials.
"Thank you, Lord Demon God, for your kind words. This house comes with a one-hundred-epoch warranty. Should any issues arise, please contact us for repairs, and we will dispatch the necessary engineering robots immediately."
The engineering robot bowed respectfully before departing.
In Chaos City, where power ruled and destruction was commonplace, the existence of such a structured, thriving society was nothing short of a miracle.
And behind it all stood Gu Chuan—the Lord of Chaos City, the ruler who had forged order from the heart of chaos itself.