Primordial Era: I am a treasure trove, full of magical treasures.

Xuanbao's words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves.

The three Pure Ones exchanged a glance, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes. The Tongtian Sect Leader was the first to react, raising an eyebrow: "Taking the initiative? You're serious, kid?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?" Xuanbao spread his hands, his expression unusually serious. "Masters, Houtu, Nuwa, think about it—those Chaos Gods come wave after wave, each wave stronger than the last. If we stay in the Primordial World and wait for them to attack, even if we win, the Primordial World will be riddled with holes. Then, with countless lives lost and the land shattered, what's the point of our victory?"

Xuanbao had heard the words of a great man: "A single punch can prevent a hundred punches; if you only defend, you will eventually be breached."

Xuanbao paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and continued, "But what if we set the battlefield in the chaos? Or on their way here? That would be different. We could exploit the information gaps between them, defeating them one by one, annihilating them one by one. If we win, the Primordial World will be safe; if we lose, we can simply retreat back to the Primordial World and hold our ground, without much loss."

Xuanbao's words were resounding and powerful, and everyone present was shaken.

Lao Tzu slowly opened his deep, star-like eyes, gazed at Xuan Bao, remained silent for a long time, and then nodded gently: "You're right. A purely defensive strategy is not a long-term solution. Rather than waiting for the enemy to besiege the city, we should take the initiative and ignite the war in the chaos."

The Tongtian Sect Leader slapped his thigh, the Four Swords of Zhuxian humming behind him, their sword intent soaring to the heavens: "Good! I've long disliked those Chaos Demons! Rather than hiding in the Primordial World waiting for them to come knocking, let's go out and slaughter them all!"

Although Yuanshi Tianzun did not speak, he nodded slightly in agreement.

Houtu pondered for a moment before speaking, "Taking the initiative is indeed feasible. However, the chaos is vast and boundless; how can we accurately pinpoint the location of those demon gods? If we rashly attack and find nothing, we will only waste time and energy."

"That's where Riot and his gang come in." Xuanbao turned around, looking at the three Chaos Demons who were bound hand and foot, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. "The three of you, you've heard it too. Now you have two paths before you—first, be refined by me, turned into nourishment for the World Tree, leaving not even ashes; second, cooperate with us, provide intelligence, and after we've eliminated those threats, we might consider giving you a way out."

The three rioters' expressions shifted rapidly. They were, after all, Chaos Gods who had traversed countless eras of chaos; they had never suffered such humiliation. But now they were at the mercy of others, and if they did not comply, they feared that the strange World Tree would truly drain their life force, leaving them no chance of reincarnation.

Riot gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "How can you guarantee that you will let us go after we cooperate with you?"

"I'm a man of my word," Xuanbao said with a smile. "If you don't believe me, you can ask everyone here. When has Xuanbao ever gone back on his word?"

The three Pure Ones exchanged a glance but remained silent. Although Xuanbao was usually carefree and irresponsible, he had never broken his promise. They trusted him on that point.

After a moment of silence, the rioter finally sighed deeply: "Fine, I'll believe you this once. Ask me anything you want to know."

"Great!" Xuanbao snapped his fingers, then sat cross-legged in front of the riot and began a long and detailed interrogation.

For the next three days and three nights, Xuanbao practically drained the minds of the three rioters. From the distribution of power among the Chaos Gods to the cultivation levels, personality traits, and marching routes of each God, he recorded everything in great detail. Xuanbao even had Bailu help him construct a massive Chaos Star Map using the Law of Life, marking all the information provided by the rioters on it.

Three days later, Xuanbao stood in front of the chaotic star map, arms crossed, his gaze sweeping over the dense dots of light on the map, a satisfied smile playing on his lips.

"Good heavens, this Chaos is quite a sight." He pointed to some of the brightest points on the star map. "The Devouring Demon God, peak of the seventh heaven, with five demon gods under his command, is expected to arrive in the Primordial World in a few hundred years. The Destruction Demon God, early stage of the eighth heaven, with seven or eight former subordinates, is expected to arrive within a thousand years. And over here, the Void Demon God... tsk tsk, each one of them is a tough nut to crack."

The Grand Master of Heaven leaned closer for a look, his brow furrowing slightly. "So many? If we fight them one by one, how long will it take?"

"Who said we had to fight them one by one?" Xuanbao grinned, pointing a finger at an inconspicuous spot on the star map. "Let's fight this one first."

Following his finger, everyone saw a line of small print on that spot: "Plundering Demon God, Peak of the Sixth Heaven, Traveling Alone, Approximately 150 Years from the Primordial World."

"Plunder the Demon God?" Yuanshi Tianzun raised an eyebrow. "Why attack him first?"

"Because he's a lone wolf," Xuanbao explained. "According to intelligence from the riots, this plundering demon god is extremely unpopular among the chaos demon gods. He's aloof and irritable, and never cooperates with other demon gods. He's closest to the primordial world and relatively weak, making him perfect for us to use as a sacrifice."

Xuanbao paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, a hint of eager excitement in his voice: "The first battle must be fought brilliantly, showcasing the might of our Primordial World. We must let those restless demons and gods in the Chaos know—the Primordial World is not an easy nut to crack!"

The three Pure Ones exchanged a glance, each seeing a hint of agreement in the other's eyes. The Tongtian Sect Leader immediately rolled up his sleeves: "Then what are we waiting for? Let's set off now and get them!"

"No rush." ​​Xuanbao waved his hand. "Before we set off, we need to make thorough preparations. First of all, the defenses of the Primordial World cannot be relaxed. When we go on an attack, someone must stay home to guard it."

Houtu volunteered, "I'll stay and guard the prehistoric world. The Six Paths of Reincarnation cannot be left unattended for long, and if there is any emergency, I can use the power of the earth to hold them off for a while."

"Alright, I'm relieved that Sister Houtu is holding the fort." Xuanbao nodded, then looked at Nuwa, "Sister Nuwa, why don't you stay in the prehistoric world too? With you and Sister Houtu working together, plus the Heavenly Court's defensive array, even if a few demon gods from the Seventh Heaven come, we can hold out until we return."

Nuwa nodded slightly: "Alright."

"What about our masters?" Xuanbao looked at the Three Pure Ones. "Are you coming with me, or staying behind?"

The leader of the Tongtian Sect was the first to speak up: "I'll go! How could I miss out on a fight like this?"

Laozi pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "My second brother and I will stay behind. If we both leave, the Primordial World will be empty, and unforeseen events may occur. Besides, we don't know what the situation is with those two in the West yet. We need to maintain our presence in the Primordial World."

"With you and Tongtian joining forces, you should be able to deal with a Chaos Demon God of the Sixth Heaven."

Yuanshi nodded: "What you say is absolutely right, elder brother. You two go and fight quickly and decisively, and be careful not to linger in the battle."

"Alright, it's settled then." Xuanbao clapped his hands, then turned to Bailu, "Bailu, you're coming with me too. Your life law has great potential in the chaos."

Bai Lu responded with a faint "Okay".

……

A few days later, outside the barrier of the primordial world.

Xuanbao stood amidst the chaos, followed by Tongtian Jiaozhu and Bailu. A faint radiance of law enveloped the three, isolating them from the raging chaotic energy. With their current cultivation levels, chaos was no longer a threat; rather, it was like ordinary air, something they could breathe freely.

Xuanbao glanced back at the direction of the primordial world—that azure world barrier shone brightly in the chaos, like a gem embedded in endless darkness. He remained silent for a moment, then turned around, his gaze fixed on the depths of the chaos, a hint of eager anticipation playing on his lips.

"He can also set fire to the golden belt, repair bridges and roads without leaving any corpses. The Chaos God is a threat, but isn't my destiny also an opportunity?"

The Master of Heaven, carrying the Qingping Sword, grinned upon hearing this: "I like hearing that. Let's go!"

Bai Lu didn't speak, but silently followed Xuan Bao's footsteps. Her white dress fluttered gently in the chaotic airflow, and she exuded a warm life aura, which calmed the chaotic energy around the three of them.

The three transformed into three streaks of light and sped towards the depths of chaos.

According to the intelligence provided by the rioters, the lair of the plundering demon god is located in the northern part of the primordial wilderness, a journey of several hundred years. This distance is astronomical for mortals, but for beings at the saint level, the journey time can be greatly reduced if they travel at full speed.

As Xuanbao traveled, he mentally calculated his tactics. The Plundering Demon God—the Chaos Demon God, whose cultivation was at the peak of the sixth level of the Saint Realm, possessed the Law of Plunder—an extremely domineering and evil law capable of forcibly plundering the magic power, laws, and even the very essence of others, converting them for his own use. It was said that this Plundering Demon God once roamed the Chaos Realm without restraint, devouring many weaker Chaos Demon Gods with his Law of Plunder. Later, after offending a high-ranking being, he was severely injured and forced to hide on the edge of Chaos, barely surviving for countless eons. Now, having almost recovered, he was stirring again, eyeing the lucrative Primordial World.

"The Law of Plunder..." Xuanbao stroked his chin, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. "This thing is somewhat similar to the Great Millstone of Annihilation. Both rely on devouring others to grow stronger. However, the Great Millstone of Annihilation is a physical process of crushing and extracting, while the Law of Plunder is more like a forced stripping away at the level of laws."

"Interesting." Xuanbao's lips curled into a smile. "I wonder if his plundering law is more powerful, or if my three thousand laws are superior."

The Grand Master of Heaven glanced at him from the side, and seeing that familiar smile on his face, he couldn't help but shudder: "What kind of trick are you up to now, kid?"

"Nothing much, I was just thinking about how to give that plundering demon god a surprise later," Xuanbao said with a smile.

The Master of Heaven rolled his eyes: "You're the most cunning little devil."

Xuanbao: ...

"Slander, pure and simple defamation!"

The three traveled at breakneck speed, encountering many dangers common to the chaos along the way—chaotic currents, void vortexes, and some unruly chaotic beasts. But these were hardly troublesome to them. Xuanbao didn't even bother to lift a finger, and Tongtian Jiaozhu casually cleaved an attacking chaotic beast in two with a single sword strike; Bailu was even simpler, a single glance from her and the beast, as if drained of its life force, turned into a dried-up corpse, drifting away into the chaos.

After traveling for about several decades, the three finally approached the area where the Demon God's lair was located.

The chaotic air ahead began to become extremely turbulent, with dark red law patterns spreading like a spiderweb across the void, emanating an unsettling sense of oppression. At the core of those law patterns, a massive black fortress could be vaguely seen—forged entirely from chaotic demonic metal, its surface covered with ferocious spikes and eerie runes, resembling from afar a steel hedgehog curled up in chaos.

"We've arrived." Xuanbao stopped and squinted as he surveyed the black fortress. "The lair of the Demon God is more impressive than I imagined."

The Tongtian Sect Leader also abandoned his usual casual demeanor, his gaze sharpening: "I can sense the aura of a peak sixth-level Heaven within; that should be the Plundering Demon God. However… it seems there's more than one?"

Xuanbao also noticed it. In that black fortress, besides the aura of the plundering demon god, there were two slightly weaker auras—approximately at the early stage of the fifth level of the Saint Realm and the peak of the fourth level.

"Heh, he even brought two underlings?" Xuanbao raised an eyebrow. "Looks like this Plundering Demon God isn't completely brainless; he knows to find a few helpers."

Bai Lu stood quietly beside Xuan Bao, her gaze sweeping over the black fortress. Suddenly, she spoke, "The surrounding area is riddled with traps that exploit the Law of Plunder. Once triggered, they will forcibly drain your mana. However, these traps are ineffective against me—the Law of Life is not within his plundering scope."

"That makes things easier." Xuanbao grinned, then turned to Tongtian Jiaozhu. "Master, you can handle the two younger ones quickly. Bailu and I will deal with the older one."

Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader raised an eyebrow: "Two of you against one? Who do you think you are? I alone can chop that plundering demon god into mincemeat."

"I know you are incredibly powerful, but we're not here just to kill him," Xuanbao explained. "I also need to extract some useful elements from his Law of Plunder to refine my Three Thousand Laws. So we need to capture him alive, not just kill him outright."

Master Tongtian: "...Capture him alive? Are you sure?"

"Try our best." Xuanbao shrugged. "If we really can't capture him alive, killing him is fine too. Anyway, we can extract his law fragments using the World-Destroying Millstone."

The Tongtian Sect Leader was silent for a moment, then looked deeply at Xuanbao: "I suddenly feel that being your enemy is a very unlucky thing."

"Thank you for the compliment." Xuan Bao gladly accepted the "praise," then raised his hand and waved, "Let's get started!"

Before he finished speaking, Xuanbao's figure vanished from the spot!

In the next instant, he appeared directly above the black fortress! The Chaos Bell hovered above his head, its body trembling slightly, emitting a melodious chime!

"clang--!!!"

The bell tolled, and invisible ripples spread out, enveloping the entire black fortress! The plundering traps surrounding the fortress shattered and disintegrated like bubbles under the vibrations of the Chaos Bell!

"Who?!"

From the depths of the fortress came a roar of shock and rage! A dark red figure soared into the sky. The figure was burly and strong, covered in dark red scales, with a pair of curved horns on its head, a ferocious face, and a pair of blood-red eyes staring intently at Xuanbao, exuding a violent and greedy aura—it was the Plundering Demon God!

Behind the Plundering Demon God, two more figures followed closely, one tall and one short, with cultivation levels at the early stage of the fifth level of Sainthood and the peak of the fourth level, respectively. They were clearly subordinates recruited by the Plundering Demon God.

The Demon God of Plunder's gaze swept over Xuanbao, pausing slightly before revealing a sinister smile: "Seventh level of the Primordial Golden Immortal realm? Tsk tsk, what a fat prey! I didn't expect that before I even went to the Primordial World, the people of the Primordial World would deliver themselves to my doorstep!"

Xuanbao stood in the void, arms crossed, looking down at the Plundering Demon God with a lazy smile: "You're the Plundering Demon God? I heard you're pretty good at robbing? Coincidentally, I'm pretty good at robbing too. How about we have a contest and see who can rob whom?"

Upon hearing this, the Plundering Demon God was taken aback for a moment, then burst into a deafening laugh: "Hahahaha! Interesting! For so many years, no one has dared to speak to me like that! Kid, you've got guts! But—guts usually die quickly!"

Before the words were even finished, the Plundering Demon God suddenly attacked! He formed his five fingers into claws and grabbed at the void of Xuanbao, and an invisible force of plundering enveloped Xuanbao! That force was domineering and strange, as if it wanted to forcibly strip and plunder the magic power, laws, and even the soul within Xuanbao's body!

However, Xuanbao simply stood there, without moving an inch.

The force of plunder fell upon him, but vanished without a trace, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

The Demon God's smile froze on his face: "Huh?!"

"That's it?" Xuanbao tilted his head, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "I thought the Law of Plunder would be some kind of powerful technique, but it turns out it's just this level?"

The Demon God's face instantly turned incredibly ugly: "You... what have you done?!"

"I didn't do anything, just showed you what true laws are." Xuanbao grinned, then slowly raised his right hand, fingers spread, aiming at the Plundering Demon God, "Three Thousand Laws—Deprivation!"

A power far more vast and domineering than the Plundering Law of the Plundering Demon God erupted from Xuanbao's palm! That power transformed into three thousand invisible chains, wrapping around the Plundering Demon God! Each chain contained a complete law of power, and the three thousand laws intertwined to form an unparalleled power capable of stripping away everything!

The Demon God of Plunder's pupils suddenly contracted! He could sense that the power was many levels higher than the Plunder Law he was so proud of! It wasn't just simple plunder, but absolute control over the laws—as if all laws had to bow down before the Xuanbao!

"This is impossible!" The Plundering Demon God roared in disbelief, his figure retreating rapidly. At the same time, he waved his hands repeatedly, and dark red plundering laws transformed into barriers, attempting to block Xuanbao's three thousand law chains!

However, those barriers were as fragile as paper before the chains of the Three Thousand Laws, shattering at the slightest touch!

"There are plenty of impossible things." Xuanbao's voice rang in the ears of the Plundering Demon God, carrying that signature lazy laugh. "Like you, today, you're going to fall right here."

The chains of the Three Thousand Laws moved nimbly like serpents, bypassing the Demon God of Plunder's defenses and directly wrapping around his limbs and torso! The moment the chains tightened, the Demon God of Plunder felt as if his mana, laws, and even his primordial spirit were locked up by an invisible force, and he could no longer mobilize them even a little!

"No! This is impossible!" The Plundering Demon God struggled frantically, but the chains of the Three Thousand Laws tightened more and more, binding him tightly, like a pig waiting to be slaughtered.

Meanwhile, the Tongtian Sect Leader had also finished the battle. The two demon gods, one at the fifth level and the other at the fourth level, didn't even last an incense stick's time before the Tongtian Sect Leader's Immortal-Slaying Sword Qi. One was sliced ​​into a human stump by the sword qi, and the other was pinned directly to a chaotic boulder, unable to move.

The Tongtian Sect Leader sheathed his sword, clapped his hands, walked to Xuanbao's side, glanced at the Plundering Demon God bound like a dumpling, and clicked his tongue twice: "Your Three Thousand Laws are getting more and more monstrous. You can even suppress the Chaos Demon God, what can't you do?"

"There are many more," Xuanbao said modestly, then walked up to the Plundering Demon God, squatted down, and looked at him with a smile. "Plundering Demon God, right? Now, we can have a good chat."

The Plundering Demon God glared with those blood-red eyes, gritting his teeth as he said, "What do you want?"

"Nothing much, I just want to ask you a few questions," Xuanbao said slowly. "If you answer honestly, I might consider giving you a quick death. If you're not honest..."

Xuanbao paused, then took the dark red, world-destroying millstone from his waist and waved it in front of the Plundering Demon God: "See this? It's what ground Ancestor Cangxuan into powder. You don't want to follow in his footsteps, do you?"

The Plundering Demon God's gaze fell on the World-Destroying Millstone, and his pupils suddenly contracted! Although he had never seen the World-Destroying Millstone before, the destructive aura emanating from the millstone made even this Chaos Demon God, who lived by plundering, feel a shiver from the depths of his soul!

"What...what do you want to ask?" For the first time, a hint of fear appeared in the voice of the Plundering Demon God.

"It's very simple." Xuanbao put away the World-Destroying Millstone, clapped his hands, and said, "Tell me everything you know about the Chaos God."