Primordial Era: A brick knocks Hongyun unconscious, and he seizes the throne at the start.

Noon, exactly four-quarters past the hour!

The light of the Treasure Sharing Cliff's restriction dimmed to its lowest point in that instant, like a candle flame going out, lasting only three breaths.

Lu Chen and the dark figure moved almost simultaneously!

Brick Escape was pushed to its limit, and the Void Shadow Robe left no trace in the chaotic airflow. The black shadow opposite transformed into a wisp of twisted demonic smoke, moving at an eerie speed.

The two, one on the left and one on the right, simultaneously crashed into the weakest point of the barrier.

"boom--!!!"

Just as they touched the barrier—

"clang--!!!"

In the primordial Heavenly Court, Donghuang Taiyi struck the Chaos Bell for the first time!

The bell tolled across the endless chaos, resonating with the restrictions on the Treasure Dividing Cliff! The restrictions, which should have weakened for three breaths, suddenly trembled violently, and their holy power surged!

"Oh no! The restriction has been activated prematurely due to the stimulation of the bell!" Lu Chen's expression changed drastically.

He was only three zhang away from the barrier, and at this moment he could neither advance nor retreat—once he was caught in the revived barrier, anyone below the level of a saint would surely die!

The dark figure opposite also let out a furious hiss, and the demonic smoke swirled wildly.

In a flash, Lu Chen gritted his teeth and unleashed the Invisible Needle that Breaks the Restriction!

"go!"

The incredibly fine silver needle transformed into a streak of light, precisely piercing the key point of the restriction. The needle exploded, transforming into countless silver threads that forcibly pried open a gap in the closing restriction—but only for half a breath!

"Now!"

Lu Chen activated his full Brick Escape technique, transforming into a streak of black light that shot into the crevice. The dark figure opposite him also seized the opportunity to slip in.

The two rushed through the outer layer of the Treasure Sharing Cliff almost one after the other. The gap behind them suddenly closed, and the holy power swept over, completely crushing that chaotic area!

"Phew...that was close." Lu Chen landed on a floating gray rock, still shaken.

He looked across at the figure—the shadowy figure had solidified into a human form, clad in ferocious demonic armor, its face blurred, but Lu Chen would never mistake its scarlet demonic eyes.

"A clone of Rahu?" Lu Chen narrowed his eyes.

"Youngster, you actually know about the opportunities here." The voice of the armored figure was hoarse, with a metallic scraping sound. "My 'Black Fiend Body' has just been forged, and I'll use you as a test subject."

Before the words were even finished, the demonic claws had already torn through the void and were grabbing at us!

Instead of retreating, Lu Chen advanced, using the Chaos Brick to meet him.

"clang!!!"

The brick claws collided, and the resulting shockwave shattered the chaotic rocks surrounding Treasure Cliff. Lu Chen staggered back three steps, while the armored figure staggered back five steps, fine cracks appearing on the demonic claws.

"Peak of the Great Luo realm, yet possessing quasi-saint combat power?" The armored figure asked in astonishment. "This brick of yours... melted a fragment of the Heaven-Opening Axe?!"

"Not bad," Lu Chen sneered. "Your clone is only at the early stage of Quasi-Saint, yet you dare to attack me?"

He was actually quite apprehensive—how could Luo Hou's clone be compared to an ordinary quasi-saint? He had used seventy percent of his strength with that brick just now, yet the opponent only retreated five steps; his strength was unfathomable.

But even if you lose, you must maintain your spirit and momentum.

As expected, the armored figure remained silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Interesting... I've changed my mind. Rather than killing you now, I'd rather have you scout ahead for me. The inner layers of this Treasure Sharing Cliff are heavily guarded; I just need a cannon fodder."

As he spoke, he actually stepped aside, making way for the path to the inner layer.

Lu Chen sneered inwardly: They want me to be their stepping stone? Let's see who tricks whom.

Without another word, he turned and flew towards the inner layer. The armored figure followed at a steady pace, maintaining a distance of a hundred feet.

The Treasure Sharing Cliff is divided into three levels, and Lu Chen only reached the third level last time. However, according to the information on the coordinate stone fragment, there is a core area below the third level, and below the core area is the Chaos Treasure Gathering Pool.

Passing through the familiar entrance to the third floor—which was now mostly empty, with only some imitations and scraps remaining, it looked desolate and forlorn.

Upon seeing this, the armored figure's demonic eyes flashed: "Looks like you were the one who stole the treasure last time... You've got some nerve."

Lu Chen didn't answer and went straight to the center of the third floor. This should have been the entrance to the core area, but it was now blocked by a golden light curtain.

Three thousand Great Dao runes flowed across the light screen, changing every moment, and the pressure emanating from it made it difficult for Lu Chen to breathe—this was a Saint-level restriction personally set up by Hongjun!

"The Invisible Needle has two more chances left to break the restriction, but that might not be enough to deal with a Saint-level restriction," Lu Chen frowned.

The armored figure also stopped, staring at the light screen, clearly having a headache as well.

Just then, the coordinate stone in Lu Chen's arms suddenly became hot.

A thought struck him, and he took out the stone tablet. As the tablet approached the light barrier, fine patterns appeared on its surface, resonating with the runes on the barrier!

"So this stone tablet isn't just a coordinate, it's also a pass?" Lu Chen was overjoyed.

He tried pressing the stone tablet onto the light screen.

"Buzz—"

The light curtain rippled, and a gap appeared, just wide enough for one person to pass through!

"Let's go!" Lu Chen flashed inside.

The armored figure tried to follow, but the gap quickly closed. He roared and tore at it fiercely with his demonic claws, but only provoked a violent counterattack from the light barrier, almost sending him flying.

"You brat! You're asking for death!" the armored figure roared.

Lu Chen turned around and grinned, "Senior, please enjoy yourself. This junior will take my leave first."

After saying that, he rushed into the core area without looking back.

Just like when he last came, the stone chamber was empty, and the central stone platform was gone. But Lu Chen knew that the secret lay beneath the platform.

He walked to the stone platform and, following the secret method in the coordinate stone tablet, stepped in the Seven Star Steps and made the Meridian Seal with his hands, striking out thirty-six hand seals in succession.

"open!"

The stone platform slowly sank down, revealing a downward staircase.

An extremely dense aura of chaos rushed towards us, mixed with the unique Daoist fluctuations of innate spiritual treasures!

"The Chaotic Treasure Pool... is indeed down there!"

Lu Chen suppressed his excitement and carefully walked down the steps.

The stairs wound their way down, and the more one climbed, the denser the chaotic aura became. After walking about a thousand feet, the view suddenly opened up before them—

This is a naturally formed chaotic cave with a pool in the center, about three zhang square. The pool water is a chaotic color, churning endlessly, and at the bottom of the pool, a cluster of embryonic light can be vaguely seen slowly taking shape.

It is the Treasure-Generating Pool! And that ball of light is the embryo of a primordial spiritual treasure being nurtured!

But Lu Chen's gaze was drawn to something else by the pool.

A skeleton sat cross-legged by the pool.

The skeleton was entirely translucent like jade, maintaining a meditative posture, having remained there for countless millennia. Most astonishingly, a purple jade slip floated before the skeleton's chest, its surface inscribed with two divine runes of the Great Dao:

【Power - Extreme】

"The ultimate inheritance of the Law of Power?!" Lu Chen's heart pounded like a drum.

He stepped forward and bowed respectfully to the skeleton: "Senior, I am Lu Chen. I have been fortunate enough to receive this inheritance. I will certainly live up to the great path of power."

The skeleton showed no reaction.

Lu Chen reached out and carefully touched the jade slip.

The instant my fingertips touched the jade slip—

"boom!!!"

The entire chaotic cave trembled violently! Two golden flames suddenly ignited in the skeleton's eyes, and an ancient, desolate voice boomed in Lu Chen's mind:

"The successor... I am the Demon God of Strength, Pangu's close friend 'Giant Strength'... I have fallen here... leaving behind my legacy for those destined to inherit it..."

"Those who inherit my legacy must bear my karma... Destroy... the demon..."

The voice was intermittent, but the message was clear: This was the Chaos Demon God "Giant Strength," a friend of Pangu, who left his legacy here after his fall. To inherit this legacy, one must bear his karma—to destroy demons!

Lu Chen replied without hesitation, "This junior is willing to bear the consequences!"

"good……"

The jade transformed into purple light, which shot into Lu Chen's brow.

A deluge of information flooded in: a complete understanding of the Law of Power, the Nine Forms of Power Divine Power, the cultivation methods of the Chaos Demon God...

More importantly, the jade slip also records a shocking secret:

[Each time a spiritual treasure is nurtured in the Chaotic Treasure Pool, one strand of Chaotic Origin is consumed. This pool's Origin is nearly depleted, and it will completely collapse after this nurturing. Sealed deep within the pool are three drops of "Chaotic Origin Liquid," remnants from before the creation of the world, capable of rebuilding foundations and completing laws…]

Lu Chen suddenly looked at the Pregnancy Pool.

The embryonic light was taking shape, vaguely resembling a small bell—yet another bell-shaped magical treasure?

But what he cared about more were the three drops of Chaos Origin Liquid at the bottom of the pool!

"We must get it!"

Just as he was about to act, a sudden roar came from above.

The armored figure actually forced its way in!

"Junior! Hand over the inheritance!" Rahu's clone's eyes were bloodshot, clearly sensing the aura of the Power Demon God's inheritance.

Lu Chen sneered: "Come and take it yourself if you dare."

As he spoke, he quietly used up his last chance with the Invisible Needle that broke the barrier—the target was not the figure in the demonic armor, but the protective barrier of the Treasure Pool!

"break!"

The silver needles sank into the ground beside the pool.

"Click...click..."

Cracks appeared in the chaotic restrictions surrounding the Pregnancy Pool.

Upon seeing this, the armored figure roared and pounced, "You're courting death!"

Lu Chen didn't fight him head-on. He used his brick-遁 (brick-遁 is a technique that allows one to teleport and enter the Pregnancy Pool) directly!

The chaotic pool water eroded him fiercely, but with the chaotic bricks protecting him, he withstood the attack and dived to the bottom of the pool.

Three breaths later, three fist-sized, chaotic-colored liquids were indeed suspended at the bottom of the pool, their aura causing Lu Chen's soul to tremble—this was a primordial substance even more ancient than the Primordial Purple Qi!

"receive!"

The Qiankun Diagram unfolded, and the three drops of Chaos Origin Liquid were collected.

The moment he succeeded—

"BOOM!!!"

In the center of the Pregnancy Pool, the small bell-shaped embryo was fully formed, bursting forth with boundless precious light! At the same time, the entire Pregnancy Pool began to collapse!

The armored figure was about to rush down to seize the treasure when it was swept up by the collapsing chaotic airflow.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lu Chen used his brick-遁 (a technique to teleport) to ascend and grabbed the newly formed small bell—it was icy cold to the touch, the bell was a chaotic color, and there were blurry marks of creation on its surface.

Without taking a closer look, he turned and ran away.

Behind them, the roar of the armored figure and the rumble of the collapsing Treasure Pool mingled together.

"You brat! I will kill you—!!!"

Lu Chen didn't look back and sped off in the direction he had come from.

He now possesses three supreme treasures: Chaos Origin Liquid, the inheritance of the Demon God of Power, and the newly born Chaos Bell. He's made a killing!

But just as they rushed out of the core area, they bumped into a figure head-on—

It wasn't a figure clad in magical armor.

Instead, he was an old Taoist priest dressed in white with white hair, holding a whisk.

A wisp of Hongjun Daozu's incarnation stood quietly at the entrance to the third level, looking at him with a half-smile.

"Little guy, you've made quite a bit of progress."

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Lu Chen felt a chill run down his spine and forced a dry laugh: "Dao Ancestor, this junior is just... helping you organize your inventory."

Hongjun's avatar laughed: "That newly born small bell is the 'Morning Bell,' the companion spiritual treasure of the Chaos Bell, and it has a causal connection with Taiyi's Chaos Bell. If you take it, the demon race will fight you to the death."

"As for the Chaos Origin Liquid... it was formed from three drops of heart blood left behind by Pangu when he created the world, and it should have returned to the Heavenly Dao when the Treasure Distribution Cliff collapsed."

"You took it ahead of time, which disrupted the schedule."

The Dao Ancestor lightly swept his whisk: "Tell me, how should you be punished?"