Primordial Ancient Serpent-Chapter 456: The Baili Universe Secret Treasure: Morning Bell and Evening Drum

"It's like this..."

Baili Ying and the others hesitated for a moment, but they dared not lie before such a formidable man. After all, lying in his presence could easily lead to disaster if exposed.

Naturally, they could not reveal the entire truth. Instead, they chose their words carefully, emphasizing the cruelty of the Blood God Kingdom and portraying the Baili race as pitiful, weak, and helpless.

"Blood God Kingdom—sacrificing lives, devouring blood—that's how it is..."

After hearing Baili Ying and the others, Gu Chuan immediately understood the reason for the downfall of the Baili race. It wasn't their fault; they were simply too weak.

In a world like the Origin Continent—where the weak are prey to the strong—being weak is akin to an original sin. Even if one commits no wrong, falling out of favor with a powerful figure or being chosen as a sacrifice could lead to the extermination of an entire race. This is the tragedy of the weak.

Across the Origin Continent, countless tribes like the Baili have perished. The Baili race was neither the first nor will it be the last.

"My lord,"

At that moment, Baili Ying gritted her teeth, as if having reached a difficult decision. "I have a request, and I hope you will grant it."

"Oh? What is it that you desire?" Gu Chuan raised an eyebrow.

Baili Sakura clenched her jaw and looked at Gu Chuan. "I hope my lord will help me destroy the elites of the Blood God Kingdom and avenge the fallen members of the Baili tribe."

That was her plea.

Elder Baili Kuan and the others were taken aback. They never expected Baili Ying to be so bold as to propose such a condition in front of this great man. Were they not afraid of inciting his wrath? If angered, he could obliterate them in an instant, leaving nothing behind.

"If my lord agrees, I am willing to offer all the secret treasures of the Baili race," Baili Ying declared in a resolute voice.

"What?!"

At these words, Elder Baili Kuan and the others were even more shocked. They had not expected Baili Ying to offer such a bargain, even after suffering a crushing defeat. These treasures were the final legacy of the Baili tribe. If lost, there would be no hope for resurgence—they would be reduced to nothing in an instant.

They wanted to stop her reckless behavior, but in front of Gu Chuan, the Lord of the Universe, how could they dare act rashly?

Elder Baili Kuan remained silent. Deep down, he too wished to understand Baili Ying's intentions. After all, they were already under the gaze of a mysterious and overwhelming existence. It was possible that the enemy already knew about their treasures.

If the opponent wanted to seize them, they would lose not only their treasures but possibly their lives as well. Perhaps this mighty being had no interest in their possessions—but what if he was a greedy villain in disguise? If that were the case, they were doomed either way.

Thus, why not proactively offer the treasures to demonstrate sincerity? In doing so, they set a condition: if accepted, they could gain revenge and protection; if rejected, at least they might avoid annihilation.

One could be certain that the Lord of the Universe would not kill them simply out of greed—he had no reason to.

In mere seconds, Baili Ying had considered countless outcomes before making her decision. This was no act of impulse.

"As expected of the young patriarch," Elder Baili Kuan murmured with admiration. He now fully understood why Baili Ying had been chosen as the young leader. She was a true candidate to guide the Baili family into the future—decisive, clear-headed, and ruthless when necessary.

"Could it be that if I don't agree to your request, you won't surrender the treasures?" Gu Chuan asked with a raised brow.

"No, of course not. If my lord desires them, I will offer them without hesitation. This is merely a humble request. Besides, General of the Blood God Kingdom will undoubtedly report everything. After all, my lord killed Xue Shiqi, a general of their kingdom—they will surely hold a grudge," Baili Ying replied steadily.

"Interesting. And what treasure do you possess that could merit my assistance for your Baili race?" Gu Chuan asked with a faint smile.

"Although our Baili race is but a small, insignificant tribe on the Origin Continent, we have obtained a Universe Secret Treasure, which is one of the reasons our imperial lineage once flourished."

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With a wave of her hand, Baili Ying revealed a treasure from within her—shrouded in dense sealing arrays that obscured its aura.

"Huh? What kind of magical treasure is this?" Gu Chuan observed it carefully. Though it appeared to be a single item, it was in fact composed of two parts: one shaped like a small bell, the other like a small drum.

Both exuded an extremely mysterious aura. Intricate Chaos Runes were engraved upon them densely—markings that clearly placed the artifacts above even ordinary Chaos Treasures, at the level of a Universe Secret Treasure.

He had never imagined the Baili tribe possessed such a treasure.

"This is the Universe Secret Treasure discovered by the ancestors of the Baili race within a hidden realm—Morning Bell and Evening Drum. Its power is extraordinary," Baili Ying explained.

"If your Baili tribe possessed such a powerful treasure, why were you so easily destroyed by the generals of the Blood God Kingdom? Why did nothing remain?" Gu Chuan asked, raising an eyebrow. He sensed that the treasure before him held immense power. If fully unleashed, even a Primordial Chaos Saint might struggle to withstand its destructive force.

"It's because we cannot wield it properly," Baili Ying said helplessly. "Even though it is incredibly powerful, even if all of our elders combined their strength, only a small fraction of its power could be released. Furthermore, the Blood God Kingdom attacked too swiftly—many of our elders were ambushed and slain before we had a chance to use the treasure, and we were forced to escape with it."

Such is the fate of the weak. Even when they hold a powerful Universe Secret Treasure, they cannot unlock its full potential. In fact, most Universe Secret Treasures can only be activated or refined by a Universe Lord. Only a few auxiliary treasures—like a wish-compass of Feng Shui—are usable by ordinary beings.