Primordial Ancient Serpent-Chapter 289: The Mask of Chaos and Nothingness, Ever-Changing and Boundless

"That's right."

Gu Chuan nodded calmly.

"It's over. It's completely over. I'm doomed!"

The black mask wailed in despair. If it had a face, it would have turned pale by now.

At first, it hadn't recognized the Source of the Demon God before it. After all, there were countless Chaos Demon Gods across the heavens and myriad worlds—it was impossible to know them all.

But who in Chaos didn't know the name of the Chaos City Lord? Even many Magic Treasures trembled at his reputation. Not out of awe, but out of pure, primal fear.

If it had fallen into the hands of any other Demon God, there might still have been a sliver of hope for escape. But in the grasp of the Chaos City Lord? There was no chance. None at all. No wonder it had been captured so effortlessly.

"Lord City, I have eyes but failed to recognize Mount Tai! Could you find it in your heart not to refine me? Perhaps... let me go?"

The black mask pleaded anxiously, its voice filled with desperation.

"No."

Gu Chuan's response was swift and unwavering. Without another word, he dripped a drop of original venom onto the mask, accelerating the refining process.

Hulala~~~

In an instant, the black mask was refined, and a massive influx of information surged into Gu Chuan's mind like a tidal wave.

Chaos Supreme Treasure: Chaos Void Mask

Ability 1: It can analyze the composition of all living and non-living matter, perfectly replicating their structure. It can transform into anything—be it a living creature or an inanimate object—so flawlessly that even the All-Seeing Eye cannot detect its true nature. No matter how powerful an existence, none can discern its essence.

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Ability 2: It can see through all illusions and disguises; no deception can escape its gaze.

Ability 3: It possesses unparalleled defense, capable of nullifying even fatal attacks. However, this ability has a cooldown of 100 million epochs.

Ability 4: It is indestructible. Unless Chaos itself collapses, it will never perish. Even if shattered, it will be reborn somewhere within the Chaos Void.

"I see..."

Gu Chuan rubbed his chin, contemplating the mask's power. A Chaos Supreme Treasure capable of absolute transformation—no wonder even his All-Seeing Eye had failed to see through it.

No wonder the Flame Hammer King had kept this ore for so long without discovering its secrets.

After all, the power of this Chaos Void Mask was beyond comprehension. Not even God Kings could perceive its mysteries. In truth, it stood on par with legendary treasures like the Sky-Opening Axe and the Chaos Green Lotus—one of the supreme treasures birthed by Chaos itself.

Yet, despite its immense capabilities, it lacked offensive power. It was purely an auxiliary tool.

Even if it could perfectly replicate a being's appearance and soul, it could not copy their bloodline or supernatural powers, nor could it wield the same combat prowess. At best, it was a tool for deception.

Thus, the Chaos Void Mask had always been used for underhanded purposes—sneaking into the treasuries of Chaos Demon Gods and stealing their precious artifacts.

"No... something isn't right."

A gleam flashed in Gu Chuan's eyes.

The reason the Mask of Chaos and Nothingness couldn't replicate the true power of those it transformed into was simple—it was too weak. Its energy was insufficient to sustain such a grand metamorphosis.

But now, after being refined by him, the situation was entirely different.

With the boundless power of the Dao coursing through him, with his inexhaustible comprehension of the laws of existence, he could fully unleash the true potential of this treasure. The mask would no longer be a mere imitation—it would become a perfect embodiment of whatever it transformed into, gaining not just appearance and soul but also abilities, characteristics, and even divine powers.

This... this is the true power of a Chaos Supreme Treasure. It had simply never been fully utilized before.

"Wuuuuu... I'm ruined. I've been refined by a Demon God!"

The Mask of Chaos and Nothingness sobbed pitifully. Its cries were reminiscent of a grieving maiden, sorrowful and heart-wrenching. Any listener would be moved to tears.

"Enough crying. Here, eat something."

With a flick of his hand, Gu Chuan produced a Chaos Stone Crystal and stuffed it into the mask's mouth.

"D-Don't think that bribing me with food will make me stop crying!"

Even as it protested, the mask continued munching on the crystal, choking on its tears.

Despite its sorrow, it ate with great relish. After all, Chaos Stone Crystals were priceless treasures, the crystallized essence of Chaos itself. Even among billions of worlds, they were exceedingly rare.

Even during its time in the treasury of the Flame Hammer King, the mask had never seen such a precious delicacy.

"Here, have some more."

Gu Chuan took out a chunk of Eternal Blue Gold and fed it to the mask.

"Y-You think just because you're rich, you can buy my loyalty? I... I won't give in!"

The mask of chaos and nothingness continued devouring the food, its voice indignant. But its fury was overshadowed by its enjoyment.

Eternal Blue Gold was another supreme treasure—something even ordinary Chaos Demon Gods could only dream of obtaining. Its divine properties made it one of the finest materials for refining supreme artifacts.

"Oh? Still resisting?"

Gu Chuan smiled and produced a piece of Dao Tribulation Gold—an ore infused with the power of catastrophe and the essence of the Dao. It was a treasure beyond measure.

The moment the mask consumed it, it trembled violently. Its very essence surged with newfound strength, its power growing exponentially.

Tears welled in its eyes.

Had it truly been living like a stray dog before? Was this the life of a true aristocrat?

This was too unfair! Did the wealthy really just casually snack on Dao Tribulation Gold and Eternal Blue Gold like this?

"Hehe... There's no doubt about it. This guy must be exhausting his entire wealth just to win me over! But... I won't fall for it so easily! I am a dignified Chaos Magic Treasure, steadfast and resolute! No mere offering can sway me!"

"Still hungry?"

Gu Chuan noticed the mask staring blankly at him. Mistaking its expression for hunger, he generously waved his hand again.

Boom!

A mountain of Dao Tribulation Gold, Eternal Blue Gold, Chaos Stone Crystals, and countless other priceless ores materialized before the mask, shimmering with divine radiance.

The Machine Race had collected a ridiculous amount of these materials for him—so much that they had begun to pile up and collect dust in his treasury. He figured he might as well put them to good use.

"D-Dad...!"

With a loud smack, the Mask of Chaos and Nothingness threw itself at Gu Chuan's leg, looking up at him with pure, heartfelt admiration.