CHAPTER 2024: CHAPTER 1: THE GRAND FINALE (PART 3)

"Even though we are heavily injured now, the combined strength we can unleash is far superior to that time."

"Jiang Chen may be strong, but he might not be able to withstand our joint strike. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have allowed these ants to invade our world but would have taken action himself."

Feeling the might of Jiang Chen, the Chaos Demigods were astonished, but not overly worried.

As long as they joined forces, they could mobilize the Chaos Origin, thereby wielding a power second only to the Great Dao. This was their greatest confidence, so even if their current strength was not as great as Jiang Chen’s, they were not afraid of him.

The Chaos Demigod’s words were true. In terms of sheer strength, Jiang Chen was not even equal to the Ten Great Chaos Gods at their peak, much less the Pangu Great God.

He had merely just entered the Chaos Realm, and the reason he could exert such powerful force was entirely due to the blessing of the Prehistoric World.

However, this force was so overwhelming that Jiang Chen could not fully control it. Hence, although he could have defeated the Chaos Demigod with full force, Jiang Chen never made a move.

He feared that if he did make a move, he might instead be defeated by the Chaos Demigod, and then it would be over. The Chaos Demigods would certainly seize the opportunity to counterattack and invade the Prehistoric World.

Coincidentally, the Chaos Demigods thought the same way. They feared that even if they used their trump card, they might not be able to defeat Jiang Chen, leading to an all-out assault from the other side, dooming them.

Both sides feared each other, and no one dared to make a move, thus forming a bizarre peace.

But the Prehistoric World ultimately had to achieve perfection, so after days of silence, Jiang Chen took action. He did not initiate a final battle directly, but instead employed a strategy akin to boiling a frog in warm water.

Using the method of invasion by cultivators to plunder the world origins, this was not a matter of an instant but a long process. Moreover, this method had the possibility of failure, as all invading cultivators could be slain by the native living beings.

Precisely because of this possibility, the Chaos Demigods would not risk everything. Otherwise, if the Chaos Demigods truly resisted at all costs, even if Jiang Chen ultimately won, it would be a pyrrhic victory.

The Prehistoric World would not only fail to develop but regress, which was something Jiang Chen was unwilling to see, hence the plan for today.

"Fellow Taoists, the situation has reached this point; you have no hope left, so why struggle to the bitter end? How about this, shall we make a bet?"

Seeing the Chaos Demigods pause, Jiang Chen appeared before them in projection form and proposed to them.

"What shall we bet on?"

The Dark Demon God frowned and asked, puzzled.

"Let’s bet on whether these Prehistoric World’s cultivators can seize your world. Now, the top experts on both sides are staying put and observing the development of the situation."

"Let’s see whether the cultivators from my Prehistoric World surpass and seize your world, or whether the beings you nurtured are stronger and can drive away all the invading cultivators."

Gazing at the world behind the Chaos Demigods, Jiang Chen said.

"Ha, the Heavenly Emperor sure imagines beautifully. Winning this bet allows you to take over our world, but losing costs you nothing. In any case, you gain an advantage, so why should we agree?"

The Devouring Demon God gave a cold laugh, clearly disagreeing with Jiang Chen’s proposal.

"Indeed, this bet is unfair, but you have no choice."

Jiang Chen candidly admitted that the bet was very unfair. But so what? Fairness does not exist in this world; the weak are at a disadvantage.

As he finished speaking, Jiang Chen took another step forward, and at the same time, the Reincarnation Wheel rose from above his head, merging with him, causing his power to surge once more.

Boom!

The chaos quaked again, even splitting and fracturing in some places, and the aura Jiang Chen emanated forced the Chaos Demigod to retreat repeatedly.

Meanwhile, on the other side, under the leadership of the Taoist Ancestors, a group of experts from the Prehistoric World also emerged, distantly facing off against the Chaos Demigods.

"Such is the situation now. Unless you are truly willing to engage in a grand final battle, you have no choice but to accept this unfair bet."

Jiang Chen used might to suppress the Chaos Demigods, forcing them to accept his proposal.

"You..."

Hearing his words, the Chaos Demigods were furious, but they also knew that Jiang Chen was right.

They did not want to have a falling out with Jiang Chen, or rather, they never had any intention of falling out with him. They were still thinking about integrating into the Prehistoric World, so why would they fall out with Jiang Chen?

So, after much struggle, they finally gritted their teeth and agreed to Jiang Chen’s demand.

"Alright, we’ll do it your way."

Not being as powerful, the Chaos Demigods had no choice but to comply, even if unwillingly. Their hope lay in the belief that their native beings were strong enough to drive away the invading intruders.

Besides, even if it was ultimately hopeless, they could always fall out later. Chaos was almost at its end and had lost the ability to enforce oaths long ago.

"Then let’s watch closely together."

Jiang Chen nodded, a smile filling his face.

He could roughly guess the Chaos Demigods’ thoughts. However, he didn’t really care; he was only concerned about the Chaos Demigods turning against him now.

As for the future? If they don’t turn against each other today, when will they have another chance?

This invasion allows the Prehistoric World to gain, while the Chaos Demigods’ side invariably suffers losses, it’s just a matter of how much.

And no matter how much the Chaos Demigods lose, it’s a weakening of their strength, while simultaneously strengthening the Prehistoric World.