Chapter 360: Outer World - 360
Once he was far away from the Zhou supercluster, Zhou Fan prepared to test out his strength.
He focused on the gray sphere in his chest, and released it passively. A gray sphere burst out of his body and moved even faster than he could if he did not use teleportation.
It only stopped after covering a space as big as a galaxy cluster. It was only in its passive state, but without Zhou Fan holding its power back, it would almost destroy the final layer of space.
As his outer world remained extended, he felt that he was much closer to his surroundings. It was as if, within his outer world, he was unstoppable.
Without any delay, he could form an attack anywhere within his outer world. In other words, he could form an arrow of fire a galaxy cluster away from him without losing control of it or having any delay.
It was a godlike ability.
Surprisingly, that was not all. He could feel the Chaos Qi within his outer world resonating with him, as if it was itching to do something.
Zhou Fan could feel that, once he fully used the power of his outer world, the Chaos Qi around him and within him would cause a great change.
Zhou Fan did not want to do anything dangerous like breaking the final layer of space, but he did not have the reservation to simply not use his outer world's power.
He was worried, but he refused to limit himself due to the final layer of space.
He felt the sensation within him and fully released the power of his inner world.
Zhou Fan's mind immediately entered a blurry and confused state. It was as if he was completely focused on something he didn't even realize was happening.
Instinctually, Zhou Fan was designing his outer world. It would not be something he created logically, but something that revealed his deepest thoughts and personality.
It would essentially be a materialization of everything about him. After nearly a minute, Zhou Fan snapped out of the confused state.
It took him a moment to realize what had happened, but he soon managed to put the pieces together and understand.
'I wasn't prepared for that. I can only hope that my outer world is useful.' Zhou Fan thought to himself.
He felt a little helpless, but also excited. He hadn't felt so curious in a long time.
His outer world was still in its passive state since he was only designing it when he activated it last time.
Only now would the first true activation of his outer world commence. He felt that feeling inside him, and fully released his outer world.
Instantly, outside of the gray sphere that made up his passive outer world, a giant humanoid figure appeared. Its body was even bigger than Zhou Fan's outer world, which was as big as a galaxy cluster.
It held out its hand and covered the outer world with it. It seemed as if the entire outer world was within its grasp, completely subdued by it.
The giant figure was a perfect replica of Zhou Fan, with gray clothes and gray hair. However, where the face should have been was just a few horizontal lines and an empty grayness.
It was like a statue without a face.
Zhou Fan was confused as he looked at the giant figure, but all of a sudden, a horrendous pressure descended, covering the entire outer world.
Zhou Fan was not affected, but he could still feel the immense power of that pressure. The universe around him could as well.
Instantly, all layers of space shattered and what laid beyond the final layer of space appeared. It was a hole as big as a galaxy cluster, the size of Zhou Fan's outer world.
When Zhou Fan saw it for the first time in a while, he felt that it seemed different, or rather, he could understand it more.
Whatever was beyond the final layer of space began to devour everything around it. With all the space shattered, that was Chaos Qi and Zhou Fan's outer world.
Zhou Fan could not even resist as his outer world was being devoured and destroyed. It was consumed and what laid beyond the final layer of space began to grow as if it was a black hole.
Whatever was beyond the final layer of space was also attempting to devour Zhou Fan, but his outer world was able to slightly protect him.
As he watched his outer world be devoured, for some reason, a feeling blossomed within Zhou Fan.
He didn't know how to describe it. Indignance? Hatred?
He did not know. Still, he instinctively put his hand out and imitated the figure's form.
As soon as he did, Zhou Fan could feel that he was wrong before. He had not truly activated his outer world. Only now did he do so.
The suppressive feeling given off by his outer world began to suppress even what laid beyond the final layer of space.
Zhou Fan could not completely push it back, but he was able to stop it from growing any further.
As he suppressed it, the name for whatever he was feeling sprung up in his mind.
'This is pure arrogance.' He thought to himself.
Unfortunately, his slight victory only lasted for a while, before an even stronger force bursted out. Zhou Fan was helpless in front of it.
Suddenly, threads of an infinite amount of colors descended, and the final layer of space began to reform.
The cosmic dao was taking action.
Zhou Fan felt that he could sense the cosmic dao struggling, but the final layer of space was soon sewn together by the threads, and the cosmic dao disappeared.
Zhou Fan deactivated his outer world and began to pant. Using so much power had thoroughly exhausted him.
Despite his exhaustion, the emotion that he was feeling the most was not fatigue, but relief and a slight bit of fear.
He was glad that he had not foolishly attempted to do something like challenge the cosmic dao.
He would not even know how he died.
As he began to recover, Zhou Fan could not help but think about his outer world.
Chapter 361: Return to the Cosmic Sect - 361
His outer world in its passive state was exactly the same as his inner world from long ago, just bigger.
However, when he fully activates it, a figure even bigger than a galaxy cluster appears and puts his hand over the outer world, as if it was signifying its superiority and domination over the entire world.
That figure not only gives off a gravitational pressure, but also a pressure on the mind and soul.
It was a pressure that could only be felt from a creature superior in every single aspect. And that figure represented Zhou Fan.
'Am I really that arrogant?' Zhou Fan couldn't help but ask himself.
After thinking for a moment, he shook his head.
"No. I am clearly a very humble person." He said out loud to himself.
After recollecting his thoughts, Zhou Fan teleported right outside of the cosmic sect. He moved inside the sect and towards the platform.
There, he saw a group of people surrounding Hei Ren. There was Ying Xiong, Pangu, Tong, Feng Liu, Lu Zhong, and one other person that he did not recognize.
As soon as he landed, he was recognized.
"Uncle Zhou Fan!" Lu Zhong and Feng Liu shouted as they ran towards him.
Zhou Fan stood stunned at the two middle aged looking cultivators dived onto him and hugged him.
He had not expected such a familiar welcome. Feng Liu was all grown. Her white hair went down to her knees and she wore an ice blue dress.
Lu Zhong has also fully grown. He had long black hair and wore yellow clothes.
To him, they had not changed all that much. The only true difference was that their bodies had become fully accustomed to the looks of a cultivator, and that they seemed much more mature.
Of course, that impression only lasted until they had dived on him.
Zhou Fan hugged them and patted them on the back. To him, it felt like they had just met yesterday, but to them, an entire lifetime had passed.
"We did it uncle! Both me and Feng Liu reached the inner world realm!" Lu Zhong proudly announced.
Zhou Fan continued to hug them and nodded.
"I see. Good job." He said as he finally managed to get them off of him.
He looked around to observe the cultivation of those around him.
Surprisingly, everyone except for the newcomer was in the inner world realm.
The newcomer was at the 9th level of the lesser dao creation realm.
Both Feng Liu and Lu Zhong were in the 1st level of the inner world realm. Tong and Pangu were at the 2nd level of the inner world realm.
Hei Ren was at the 3rd level of the inner world realm due to the guidance Zhou Fan had given him and his superior talent.
Finally, as expected, Ying Xiong did not disappoint. He was at the 8th level of the inner world realm.
"All of you have improved, but so have I." Zhou Fan said.
Ying Xiong looked at him curiously. "Have you reached a new realm?"
"Indeed. I named it the outer world realm." Zhou Fan said.
"Like the inner world realm?" Feng Liu questioned.
"Indeed. It is like the inner world, except that it gains a new feature, it can be expanded outside of your body, and is much bigger." Zhou Fan said. "I won't tell you too much. You'll see when you break through."
Although he had said that, he personally believed that nobody except for Ying Xiong had a chance.
Even Ying Xiong had about a 1% chance of reaching the realm.
"That's fair. By the way, this is another disciple I found. His name is Wu Lin. He has a water affinity and immortal emperor 10 meridians." Ying Xiong said, introducing Wu Lin.
Wu Lin walked forward and bowed to Zhou Fan.
"I've long heard of senior's greatness. It is an honor to meet you." He said sincerely.
"Thank you. I look forward to knowing you." Zhou Fan said.
When Zhou Fan looked at Ying Xiong, he saw that the man had turned his body slightly and was whistling nonchalantly. Zhou Fan was confused for a moment, but then saw Ying Xiong's hand behind his back.
He was rubbing his thumb and his fingers together, as if he was asking for money.
Zhou Fan thought for a moment, until he remembered what Ying Xiong meant.
"How shameless." Zhou Fan said out loud before he dropped 5 ice blocks out of his separate space.
Although living beings could not usually be put in cosmic rings or separate spaces, they were considered inanimate objects when they were in perfect cryostasis.
As expected, Ying Xiong looked at the 5 children frozen in ice with excitement.
"It has truly been too long since I've found someone with talent. One day, you must teach me how you find them." Ying Xiong said as he began to melt the ice.
Zhou Fan looked at him weirdly. He had never seen someone so excited to teach others.
"Don't get too excited yet." Zhou Fan said as a few more ice blocks came out of his separate space.
These contained many variations of people. Some were cultivators, while others were mortals. Some were young, while some were old.
"Some of them had a family, so I brought them as well. They are your responsibility." Zhou Fan said.
Ying Xiong lost some of his excitement but retained a lot.
"Whatever. They can be outer disciples. I'm sure they will be thrilled to be able to join the greatest sect in the universe." Ying Xiong mumbled.
Soon, 5 more children had joined the cosmic sect. Zhou Fan did not interact with them much as he had no interest in staying within the cosmic sect for a while. He had other things to do.
Ying Xiong sent Tong off with the children and kept the other frozen people in his spatial ring for the time being.
He also sent Feng Liu, Lu Zhong, Pangu, and Wu Lin off.
Zhou Fan also sent Hei Ren off.
"So, do you plan to stay or leave?" Ying Xiong asked once they were alone.
"I'll leave soon. With my new cultivation, I'll be able to explore much more of the universe." Zhou Fan said.
"Alright then. Make sure to send me a map. Still, you should stay for a few years. Feng Liu and Lu Zhong have missed you." Ying Xiong said.
"I will." Zhou Fan responded.
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