"This!"
Sanqing and the others heard the voice and couldn't help but turn toward it. Immediately, they saw a young man in Taoist robes, sitting cross-legged on a futon, smiling at them.
He appeared to be just an ordinary person, radiating no powerful aura—yet there was no resistance in their hearts.
Just by looking into his eyes, it felt as though they were gazing into the vast starry sky, the boundless universe—encompassing everything. A strange calmness swept over them.
What terrified them the most was his pupils. They were unfathomable, as if with a single glance, all their secrets had been laid bare. Nothing could be hidden from him.
"Too strong... Truly too strong."
Sanqing and the others were utterly shaken. To be honest, even when facing other deities—God Kings included—they could at least sense their level of power.
The presence of a God King exudes a tyrannical aura of Dao laws; every move harnesses the Dao's power and divine force.
But this Lord of Chaos City—he is the law of the Dao itself. He is the boundless Chaos Universe.
His breath is the universe's breath.
His gaze is the universe's gaze.
His power is the universe's power.
He is the Lord of Chaos City, the supreme being above countless gods.
There was no doubt—this realm surpassed the God King, even the God Emperor. He was the most terrifying existence within this Chaos Universe.
"You all... are you willing to become my disciples?"
Gu Chuan sat cross-legged on the futon, his expression calm.
In truth, he had been observing these prehistoric powers for a long time. In his previous life, they were already renowned figures. In this life, their talents had become even more extraordinary.
So, the idea of taking them as disciples had taken root—not only as a way to nurture them, but also to repay karma.
After all, a significant part of the reason Gu Chuan had risen from the depths of chaos was thanks to the Tao Te Ching left behind by his "Laozi or Daode."
That supreme scripture had taught him how to cultivate and quickly grow in strength amidst the countless Chaos Demon Gods.
"Yes, we are willing!"
Hearing this, Sanqing and the others were overjoyed. The chance to become disciples of this ancient and unmatched Chaos Demon God was an eternal opportunity.
To miss it would be a regret carried for eternity.
"Very good."
Hearing their response, Gu Chuan smiled faintly. His gaze first fell on Daode Tianzun and he said,
"You are the eldest, and your cultivation is the highest. You shall be the first disciple of my sect—my eldest disciple."
"Yes."
Daode Tianzun was ecstatic, though he maintained a calm demeanor outwardly. Becoming the disciple of the Lord of Chaos City was a supreme honor.
"You are adept at understanding the nature of the world, taking all things as your teacher. Your comprehension is profound. I shall pass down to you a Supreme Dao Scripture—Chaos Tao Te Ching."
Gu Chuan lightly pointed his finger and tapped Daode Tianzun on the forehead.
Clatter~~
In an instant, an overwhelming wave of information surged into Daode Tianzun's sea of consciousness like a tidal flood.
"Chaos Tao Te Ching!"
A light shone in Daode Tianzun's eyes. A Supreme Dao Scripture had manifested deep within his consciousness, written in countless characters of the demon gods—each character a brand of the Dao itself.
Together, they formed the sound of the Great Dao, buzzing with resonance.
Merely reciting these scriptures silently seemed to stir the origin of chaos itself. Endless energy surged, washing his body and soul.
To be honest, this Chaos Tao Te Ching was the culmination of Gu Chuan's countless years of cultivation. Though it originated from the Tao Te Ching, it had surpassed the original by immeasurable degrees.
Mastering it to the fullest could lead one to the Realm of the Lord of the Universe.
"Thank you, Master."
Daode Tianzun expressed his heartfelt gratitude. He knew he had received a Supreme Inheritance. Just sensing its presence, he knew how perfectly it matched his path.
With some effort, he could now break through to the Saint Realm, as his bottleneck at the Quasi-Saint Realm had already loosened.
If not for the respect he held for his Master, he would have started cultivating it immediately.
"Yuanshi Tianzun, you shall be my second disciple."
Gu Chuan turned to him.
"Yes, Master."
Yuanshi Tianzun cupped his hands respectfully.
"You are gifted in scholarship. You use the limited to unlock the infinite, and turn action into inaction. I will pass to you the Supreme Dao Scripture—Chaos Yuanshi Dao Sutra. It reveals the endless truths of chaos, pointing directly toward the peak of the Dao."
Gu Chuan pointed once more.
Boom~~
Yuanshi Tianzun trembled slightly. Instantly, a torrent of messages flooded his consciousness—each word from the ancient demon gods, forming a scripture:
Chaos Yuanshi Dao Sutra.
Upon receiving it, Yuanshi Tianzun felt his soul ignite. He saw the very birth of the Chaos Universe—a singularity that exploded in a great bang, birthing the cosmos.
He saw the universe expand, grow, reach its peak, decline—and repeat, over and over.
In that moment, he witnessed the full cycle of the universe—the origin of all things.
"Thank you, Master."
Tears welled up in Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes, his heart overwhelmed. Before the vastness of the Immortal Universe, they were mere specks—drifting dust.
But this scripture showed him the beginning, the root of all existence.
In it, he saw a gate—the Gate of Immortality, the Gate of the World, the Gate of Eternal Life.
And at that moment, he found the path he had always been searching for.
"Very well. Lingbao Tianzun, you are the third disciple."
Gu Chuan turned his gaze.
"Yes, Master!"
Lingbao Tianzun was filled with excitement.
"You are skilled in slaying and swordsmanship. However, I do not specialize in killing or sword arts," said Gu Chuan calmly.
"This..."
Lingbao Tianzun was stunned. Did this mean he couldn't be guided? A flicker of panic crossed his face.
"But I understand the Dao. And everything is the Dao—sword techniques, saber techniques, halberd techniques—none are exceptions. So, I shall pass to you the Supreme Sword Scripture—Chaos Tongtian Sword Sutra."
Gu Chuan looked at him with profound eyes.
"This!"
Before Lingbao Tianzun could respond, Gu Chuan gently tapped his forehead.
Bang!
In an instant, Lingbao Tianzun felt his sea of consciousness explode. A radiant sword light tore through the darkness of his mind, cleaving chaos itself in two—
A sword that transcended time, space, and destruction.