At this moment, Pangu finally looked somewhat normal.
His honest, good-natured appearance was completely different from that of the Chaos Demon Gods.
The forms of the Chaos Demon Gods were strange and varied. Almost none of them matched the aesthetic standards of humans from their previous lives; every one of them was a fearsome, vicious existence.
However, Xuanxiao knew very well that his big brother was by no means as simple as he appeared on the surface.
He was one of the few ruthless figures in the Chaos World—one could even say he was on the level of a complete madman.
After all, when Pangu created the world, he wielded the Pangu Axe and rampaged across the Chaos World, killing his way from one end to the other until the Chaos Demon Gods were wiped out. He did not even blink, much less shed a tear.
The scene had been utterly bloody.
He called them "old brothers" with every breath, yet his hands showed no mercy. With each swing of his axe, one "old brother" fell, until heads rolled everywhere.
Thinking of this, Xuanxiao inexplicably felt a little guilty. He hurriedly said, "Big Brother, when you fight later, you have to take it easy. I'm really afraid that if you're careless, you'll chop me up too."
Although Xuanxiao's current strength was not to be underestimated, he still did not dare to be the least bit overconfident in the face of Pangu's terrifying power. He did not believe he could withstand even a few strikes from Pangu's axe.
Hearing Xuanxiao's words, a mischievous glint flashed through Pangu's eyes. He blinked with a hint of wicked amusement. "Don't worry. I know what I'm doing. I definitely won't chop the wrong person. If I really chop you, it can only mean I genuinely wanted to chop you."
At this, Xuanxiao grew even more flustered and muttered inwardly, No way. What does Big Brother mean by that? Does he really have the urge to chop me? Is he saying, "If we're brothers, come and let me chop you"? But I'm not Zha Zhahui. I don't have that kind of hobby.
Seeing Xuanxiao's panicked expression, Pangu said with a laugh, "All right, I was only joking. You're my sworn brother. How could I chop you?"
Hearing this, Xuanxiao's taut nerves finally relaxed. Still shaken, he said, "Big Brother, please don't make jokes like that again. I really can't handle that kind of fright, let alone your axe."
"All right, no more jokes. Although I haven't officially been born yet, I can sense that the time of my birth is very near. When I emerge and prove the Dao, your Chaos Demon God Body will most likely not survive." Pangu's expression turned serious as he slowly shook his head at Xuanxiao.
Xuanxiao revealed a calm smile. "It's fine. I knew this day would come long ago. The existence of us Chaos Demon Gods was created by the Great Dao to promote the evolution of the world. Now that the world is about to enter a new stage, it's only natural for us 'old relics' to be cleared away."
"It seems your comprehension of the Dao has indeed become quite profound over the years. But speaking of which, losing this Chaos Demon God Body may not be a bad thing for you."
After hearing Pangu's words, Xuanxiao looked at him curiously.
"The Chaos Demon Gods were actually an experiment by the Great Dao, but unfortunately, the results were less than ideal. Although your starting points were high, you could only focus on cultivating a single Great Dao and were completely unable to sense the others. Thus, even if you managed to prove the Dao, the process would be unimaginably difficult. But if you abandoned this Chaos Demon God Body, you might instead have more opportunities to prove the Dao in the future." After hearing Xuanxiao's words, Pangu's face showed a pleased expression.
"Oh? There's actually such an explanation?" Xuanxiao was filled with astonishment after hearing Pangu's explanation.
"Yes. After creating you, the Great Dao noticed the flaws in you, which was why it created me. Although this may sound cruel, in a certain sense, you truly are the 'nourishment' the Great Dao prepared for me." Pangu shook his head slightly as he looked at Xuanxiao, a complicated look in his eyes.
"So that's how it is... I never thought we would really become 'fertilizer' for Pangu's world. No wonder the Great Dao's attitude toward us Chaos Demon Gods is so different from its attitude toward you, Big Brother." Xuanxiao was speechless when he heard this.
Previously, he had only thought that the Chaos Demon Gods had been abandoned by the Great Dao because they would hinder the development of the Primordial Wilderness. He had never imagined that the Great Dao would be so heartless as to use them as nourishment for the Primordial World.
However, once he understood that he was "fertilizer" prepared by the Great Dao for Pangu, many things that had confused him before suddenly seemed to have reasonable explanations.
"However, everything in existence has a glimmer of hope. If you Chaos Demon Gods possess the ability to kill me, you will still have a chance to prove the Dao."
As he said this, a spark of interest flashed through Pangu's eyes. He looked at Xuanxiao with great interest and asked,
"What do you say, little brother? Are you tempted? As long as you can kill me, your big brother, you'll definitely win the favor of the Great Dao and successfully prove the Dao."
Xuanxiao looked at Pangu helplessly and said,
"Not tempted. Not even a little."
"Big Brother, stop teasing me. I have no desire to test whether your axe is sharp." Xuanxiao shook his head so hard it nearly became a rattle drum.
"By the way, Big Brother, what exactly have you experienced all these years? Where did the serious, steady, refined, and elegant Big Brother from before go?" Xuanxiao hesitated for a moment before finally voicing his confusion.
After returning this time, he had clearly felt that Pangu's emotions had become much richer and more changeable. His entire person was filled with "human warmth."
If he had not known that Pangu was a complete madman capable of splitting even the system apart with a single axe strike, Xuanxiao might have suspected that some transmigrator or system had possessed him.
"What's wrong? Isn't this better?" Pangu's lips curled slightly when he heard Xuanxiao's question, revealing a faint smile.
"It's better, but the contrast is just too great. It always makes me feel a little strange." As he spoke, Xuanxiao gently shook his head.
"The Great Dao is simple. Whether it was my personality before or my temperament now, they are merely external manifestations of my Dao."
After Pangu finished speaking, he abruptly changed the subject.
"There isn't much time left before I emerge. For the remaining days, stay here and discuss the Dao with me. It will also let me see what level your comprehension of the Dao has reached over the years."
Xuanxiao happily nodded in agreement.
Then Xuanxiao slightly raised his head and slowly began, "The Great Dao is formless, yet it is hidden among all things. It does not cling to the distinction between existence and nonexistence, nor does it become trapped in the realm of right and wrong. The Great Dao is simple, yet it contains the endless mysteries of all things in the universe..."
Two Sounds of the Great Dao spread through the space.
As they spoke, countless laws of the Great Dao emerged, continuously intertwining and evolving in the void, blooming with strange and splendid light.
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