Primordial Ancient Serpent-Chapter 240: Intention to Retreat, Strategic Withdrawal

At this moment, deep within the Zerg nest, Zerg Doomsday was utterly shocked by the scene before it.

"How is this possible? How can a mere universe creature wield such power? My Zerg army... reduced to this state? Unbelievable!" Zerg Doomsday could hardly believe its own eyes.

It had traveled across countless universes, leading its swarm to consume entire civilizations. The emergence of the Zerg army often meant the inevitable fall of worlds. Many universes had perished beneath its relentless onslaught.

None had ever been able to resist.

Even though it was not in its peak state, Zerg Doomsday had never encountered universe beings capable of truly threatening its dominance. Yet these so-called Chaos Demon Gods possessed unfathomable combat prowess. A single Chaos Demon God could rival an elite Zerg soldier.

And now, over 120,000 of these beings had appeared—an utterly inconceivable reality.

"However, no matter how powerful you are, this is my Zerg lair. Here, even the mightiest warriors are destined to fall!" Zerg Doomsday sneered, quickly regaining its composure.

Had these Chaos Demon Gods remained outside, it might have had difficulty dealing with them. But they had foolishly entered the very heart of the Zerg domain. Now, they were trapped—like turtles in a jar.

No matter how many Zerg soldiers they slaughtered, it was meaningless. The Zerg race had never lacked expendable soldiers. For every one lost, countless more could be bred. Their numbers were endless.

Once these Chaos Demon Gods exhausted their power, they would be devoured—mere sustenance for the swarm. Victory was already assured. There was no possibility of defeat.

At that moment, a lone figure tore through the void, arriving at the very core of the Zerg hive—the stronghold of Zerg Doomsday, the place where all Zerg soldiers were spawned.

At the center lay an enormous Zerg Mother, a being of incomprehensible size, akin to a dark celestial body, boundless in scope. It resembled a massive factory of creation, ceaselessly birthing new Zerg warriors.

Although the Zerg Mother possessed no combat power, it was the heart of the Zerg race. If it perished, the swarm would crumble. Without it, the Zerg would lose their ability to multiply, their entire race rendered obsolete.

"Huh?!"

Gu Chuan appeared near the Zerg Mother in an instant, having crossed countless distances, yet he found himself obstructed. The very space around the core was reinforced beyond imagination, its defenses far surpassing the rest of the nest.

The Doomsday Barrier shielded this place—its strength so immense that even his Time-Space Wings could not pierce through.

"What?! You! When did you get here?"

Zerg Doomsday immediately detected Gu Chuan's presence, its voice filled with shock and fury.

It could hardly believe what it was seeing. This damned Chaos Demon God had bypassed its countless layers of defense and directly infiltrated the core stronghold.

Had it not been for the Doomsday Barrier, Gu Chuan might have already slain it without warning.

For the first time, fear crept into Zerg Doomsday's mind. This being was unlike the others—his threat level far surpassed the rest of the Chaos Demon Gods.

"Zerg Doomsday, you have no escape. Your fate is sealed."

Gu Chuan's eyes gleamed as he activated his Eye of Omniscience, analyzing the intricate structure of the Zerg hive. He immediately located Zerg Doomsday's true core—hidden within the Zerg Mother itself.

It was clear now. The Zerg Mother, empowered by Zerg Doomsday's very essence, could endlessly produce soldiers, its existence an unstoppable force of consumption.

"Escape?" Zerg Doomsday laughed mockingly. "Why would I need to escape? Do you really think you can breach the Zerg hive's barrier? I am invincible here! You will perish! Now—attack!"

Zerg Doomsday roared, its voice echoing across the hive.

Rumble!

In an instant, hundreds of Zerg Heroes emerged from the chaotic void, surrounding Gu Chuan from all directions.

These were the elite of the elite—the pinnacle of Zerg warriors. Each one wielded power equivalent to a Chaos Demon God who had mastered dozens of Dao.

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They were never deployed lightly. Only in times of race wars or when the Zerg Mother was threatened would they take the battlefield.

Now, as the personal guards of Zerg Doomsday, they stood ready—formidable, unwavering, unyielding.

"Foolishness."

Gu Chuan did not even glance at them.

Though these Zerg Heroes were strong, they were nothing compared to Chaos Demon Gods who had comprehended six hundred and sixty-six Dao.

Supernatural Spell—Great Flame Incantation!

Boom!

Gu Chuan snapped his fingers.

Instantly, flames erupted from the chaotic void, consuming the battlefield.

This was no ordinary fire—it was the Fire of the Great Dao, a manifestation of Chaos itself. A calamity incarnate.

The moment the flames touched the Zerg Heroes, their bodies ignited violently, wrapped in the all-consuming Dao Tribulation Fire.

Within mere breaths, hundreds of Zerg Heroes were reduced to ashes.

"How... How is this possible?!"

Zerg Doomsday was in utter disbelief.

The Zerg Heroes, the pinnacle of its creations, hadn't lasted even a second before being annihilated.

Panic began to creep in.

At this rate, it would be unable to stop these Chaos Demon Gods. No matter how many soldiers it created, these intruders would come and go as they pleased.

But it could not do the same. It was trapped here, forced to defend, unable to escape.

Realizing this, Zerg Doomsday made a decision.

If it continued fighting, it would only suffer greater losses. Rather than be defeated, it was better to retreat strategically and rebuild elsewhere.

Given enough time, the Zerg race would recover.

After all, the Zerg race thrives in the late game. With sufficient resources and time, even the heavens and all other races would be powerless before them.

Yes—retreat, recover, and conquer again.

"You wish to flee? Do you think I will allow it?"

Gu Chuan's gaze sharpened, sensing the shifting intentions of his foe.

"Hahaha! Foolish creature, I am not fleeing—this is a strategic retreat. For now, I leave this lair to you. But mark my words—when I return, it will not be to run. It will be to devour you whole!"

Zerg Doomsday's laughter echoed defiantly.

It refused to acknowledge defeat.

This was not an escape. It was simply a delay. A temporary withdrawal—a retreat in accordance with the Dao of Warfare.

It was a principle written in the Art of War:

"Retreat when necessary. Regroup. Return stronger."

It had already fortified the Zerg Hive into an impenetrable fortress. Even if Gu Chuan had the power of a Chaos Demon God, he could never breach it.

At least—that's what it believed.

But Gu Chuan simply smiled.

"Let's see if you still think that after today."