"I see."
Gu Chuan suddenly realized why the benefits of seizing the Chaos Universe were so immense.
The energy of an ordinary universe could not compare to that of a Chaos Universe, even after undergoing multiple Universe Samsara cycles.
It could be said that an Elementary Universe could undergo hundreds of Samsara cycles, yet it would not be as valuable as a Middle Universe going through Samsara just once.
For the same reason, the Samsara energy of a Chaos Universe far surpassed even the most resource-rich universes.
The Chaos Universe where Gu Chuan resided had, due to his influence, given birth to countless gods that devoured Doomsday Energy, making it significantly stronger than other Chaos Universes.
This granted him instantaneously more powerful strength than an ordinary Universe Lord the moment he seized the Chaos Universe.
"With just 1% fusion, I already possess the power of ninety-nine Universe Samsara. If I achieve 100% fusion, what level will my power reach?"
A gleam flashed in Gu Chuan's eyes.
He could fully deduce the outcome. Once he completely controlled the Chaos Universe's Origin Energy and achieved full fusion, his strength would rival that of a Title Lord of the Universe.
Although he was uncertain if he could compare to The Eater, he knew that at the very least, he had reached the Supreme Realm of the Title Lord of the Universe.
"The power of a Universe Lord is truly astonishing."
Gu Chuan clenched his fists, feeling the boundless energy of the universe surging through his body. This was the power he now possessed after being promoted to a Universe Lord.
The mysteries of this Universal Power went beyond the imagination of Saints. It could not only cause immense destruction, but a single strike carried the force of three thousand Dao, capable of shattering the Chaos Void.
At the same time, it held the power of Creation, allowing him to generate various materials at will.
Once Universal Power was activated, Chaos Energy could be effortlessly transformed into infinite matter, which in turn became nutrients for the universe, accelerating its growth.
Thus, the growth rate of a self-aware universe was exponentially faster than that of a universe operating on mere instinct.
Once self-awareness was established, the Universe could evolve independently, continuously absorbing Origin Energy from the depths of Chaos to accelerate its expansion.
In a sense, another title for a Universe Lord was the God of Creation.
Reaching this Realm meant the ability to create infinite matter and even life itself within the Universe.
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful... truly wonderful."
Gu Chuan could feel the Universal Power circulating within him, containing boundless mysteries, as though every strand of this power encapsulated an entire universe.
Moreover, the Three Thousand Dao Laws had fused with his being, forming a complete Universe Samsara, endless and eternal, birthing numerous Immortal Substances.
Vaguely, he sensed that this power allowed him to glimpse into an even higher realm.
As Gu Chuan's strength continued to grow, the Chaos Universe itself underwent visible transformations.
If an outsider were to witness it, they would see the Chaos Universe being tightly coiled by the massive body of a Primordial Serpent, its enormous form encircling it layer by layer.
This scene made the Chaos Universe resemble a Primordial Ancient Serpent, a creature born from the depths of Chaos, endlessly devouring the Origin Energy of the Chaos Void.
This caused the evolution of the Chaos Universe to accelerate hundreds—even thousands—of times faster than before. The difference was incomparable.
However, this chaotic transformation did not go unnoticed.
The entity outside the Gate—The Eater—was alarmed.
"Hmm?!"
The Eater, who had been in slumber, suddenly awoke. Its eyes opened, filled with infinite destructive power. It had annihilated countless universes and lives.
A mere glance at it could drive ordinary beings into irreversible madness.
"What is happening? How long has it been? How has this Chaos Universe already been claimed?"
The Eater locked its gaze onto the Chaos Universe. It had existed since time immemorial, possessing unfathomable knowledge. With just one look, it instantly understood—the Chaos Universe had found a master.
Even though its new ruler was only a Universe Lord, a Universe Lord was still a Universe Lord, standing far above all other lifeforms.
"Damn it! Who is interfering?! A mere creature from within the Gate seizing a Chaos Universe?! What a joke!"
The Eater roared in fury.
Centered around its colossal form, a terrifying Chaos Sound Wave erupted, obliterating everything in its vicinity. A vast region spanning an unknown number of light-years was instantly reduced to nothingness.
Any unfortunate beings caught in the area would be annihilated, reduced to mere dust, leaving no traces behind.
Its rage was unfathomable—no words could describe the burning fury deep in its core.
For ages, it had been hunting this Chaos Universe, planning to consume it. This was its supreme opportunity to ascend beyond the Title Lord of the Universe and become a Ruler.
If it succeeded, it would stand above all Universe Lords, an existence beyond comprehension.
Yet, its prey had slipped from its grasp. It had been denied the feast it had prepared for eons. Such humiliation! Such fury!
By its calculations, no matter how talented the beings inside the Gate were, no matter how monstrous their potential, it was practically impossible for one of them to ascend to Universe Lord status within a Chaos Universe.
Even acquiring a complete inheritance from the Origin Continent was considered an impossibility.
But the unthinkable had happened. A native lifeform from within this Chaos Universe had not only advanced to a Universe Lord but had even claimed the Chaos Universe itself!
Had it not witnessed this with its own eyes, it would have deemed it laughable.
"The Void Fisherman... It must be the Void Fisherman's doing! That bastard must have interfered! Otherwise, how could something so absurd happen?!"
In an instant, The Eater let out an enraged howl.
It recalled the Void Fisherman had appeared in this Chaos Universe once before, attempting to fish for treasures from its depths.
Although it had only appeared briefly, The Eater had remained highly vigilant.
After all, the Void Fisherman was an ancient existence, nearly as old as The Eater itself. If such a being had schemed against it, unimaginable tricks would have been deployed.
It could only mean one thing—
The Void Fisherman had orchestrated this change, allowing a native of this Chaos Universe to ascend, fulfilling its wish to become a Universe Lord.