Secret realm world?!
Upon hearing this, the eyes of many gods sparkled with excitement.
To be honest, one of the most important reasons they were so enthusiastic about the disciple selection this time was precisely because of the Secret Realm Worlds created by the Chaos City Lord.
If they could recruit enough strong disciples, they would increase their contribution value, thereby gaining more chances to enter those secret realm worlds.
At first, they had no idea what these secret realms truly were. But after entering once, the gods went completely mad with obsession—they simply couldn't stay away.
Because inside, there were countless treasures. Just one of them was enough to drive any god insane with greed.
Even cultivation within the secret realms was far faster than in the outside world—even for a God King.
This was because the soil, plants, and various treasures within these realms were brought back by Gu Chuan from the Continent of Origin, and the benefits to the gods were unimaginable.
Some gods, originally only at the God Armament or God General level, ascended to the realm of God King after seizing great opportunities inside the secret realms.
There were even God Kings who advanced to the God Emperor Realm.
In fact, within the heavens and myriad worlds, there wasn't just one God Emperor or World-Creation Saint like the World Tree. Due to the emergence of these secret realm worlds, seven or eight additional God Emperors had risen—some even approaching the realm of Primordial Chaos Saint.
The sharp increase in powerful gods across the heavens and worlds was directly tied to the resources and treasures found in these secret realm worlds.
"I don't know where the City Lord found such treasures. They're incredibly beneficial to us gods—it's unbelievable," a god said in awe.
At their level, treasures that could actually strengthen their Cultivation Base were extremely rare across the heavens and myriad worlds—even in the Chaos Universe.
Even when such treasures existed, they were exceedingly scarce. One would have to brave great danger, leaving the heavens to venture into the Chaos and Void to retrieve them.
But within these secret realms, such treasures were commonplace—some even outrageously abundant.
"Especially the Origin Stones—the benefits they grant are unimaginable. A single Origin Stone is worth more than hundreds of millions of epochs of bitter cultivation. It can purify our bodies and bring about complete transformation."
A God King sighed with emotion.
Some gods discovered just one Origin Stone and went completely mad with desire. Though it appeared to be just a simple ore, it held majestic, unfathomable energy.
It felt like the very origin of all things. It could enhance divine power and deepen one's comprehension of the Dao Laws.
At that moment, it was as though they traced the laws of the Great Dao back to their origin and gained tremendous enlightenment.
Unfortunately, such Origin Stones were extremely rare—even a God King would be lucky to obtain just one.
"It's said that the City Lord once left the Chaos Universe and entered the world beyond the gate. That's where he found these treasures and brought them back. That's why they're so valuable," a God King said in a low tone.
They had long suspected that these treasures didn't originate in the Chaos Universe, but came from a world outside it.
"But the City Lord didn't just bring back treasures—he also returned with many creatures from beyond the gate. It's said that in their original world, these beings are considered inferior, low-level creatures, not even worth mentioning."
Another God King spoke grimly.
"Inferior creatures? Yet even these so-called inferior creatures pose a huge threat to us. They can even kill a God King, or possibly even a God Emperor. If not for the City Lord's seal, they would've already escaped from the secret realm worlds."
A God King laughed bitterly.
Finding treasures within these realms wasn't easy. Most were guarded by terrifying creatures—beings as powerful as the gods themselves. Some could even kill a God King or God Emperor with ease.
So, entering the secret realms was always a major risk.
But to the City Lord, such beings were considered low-level. That thought alone made many gods turn pale.
If such terrifying monsters were considered weak, what did that make them? Were they weaker than weak?
That truth hit them hard.
"I really wonder what the world outside the door looks like. The creatures inside the secret realms are this powerful, and yet the City Lord calls them weak?"
"There's no doubt that the world beyond the gate is a terrifying place. If we were to step into it with our current strength, we'd be annihilated in an instant."
"Indeed. The treasures in the secret realms bring great benefits to us gods. Yet the City Lord carelessly tosses them inside for us to fight over. If not for training purposes, he probably wouldn't even bother keeping them."
"It just goes to show that the City Lord's strength is beyond imagination—completely unattainable for us."
"Let's not talk about the far-off stuff. Let's talk about what's right in front of us. Recently, the City Lord updated the 90 Million-Floor Chaos Tower. I haven't even reached the 100,000th floor, let alone the base of that tower. The gap is just too massive."
"Hehe, to set foot on the 129,600th floor of the Chaos Tower, you'd need the strength of a God Emperor. We're just God Kings. We should be grateful to even step onto the 100,000th floor."
"Exactly. Even a God Emperor like the World Tree has only reached the one-millionth floor. I can't even imagine how far that is from the 90 million."
"There's nothing we can do but continue cultivating. One day, we might catch a glimpse of the City Lord's true power."
Many gods continued their discussion.
The more they talked, the more they admired the City Lord. He was an unreachable, supreme existence—the most tyrannical and ancient Demon God.
But it was precisely because of this that they were filled with ambition and determination.
Rumble~~
At that moment, a powerful force swept through, instantly covering the consciousness of all the God Kings present. The sound of the Great Dao echoed and vibrated endlessly.
"What?! The City Lord issued a decree—he's accepting apprentices?!"
Hearing this voice, many God Kings nearly jumped in shock. They thought they were hallucinating.
When had the aloof City Lord, who cared little for worldly matters, ever shown interest in taking apprentices?
The gods were stunned. A great uproar followed.