Unfathomable Senior

Chapter 780

A lone man drifted through the vastness of space, his eyes closed as he sought to silence the various voices within. Emerging victorious from a prolonged struggle with an unknown foe, he now contemplated the future of his existence. Despite appearances of success, a price had been paid.

“There are so many of them... It still feels strange.”

His mind, which had started as that of a regular human, was in disarray. His Dao Tree had evolved into something he could only describe as a multiversal tree. As he floated through the expansive cosmos, it continued to produce more and more fruits. Each of these fruits represented another universe with almost boundless possibilities. The primary one, created first and residing at the core, marked the central point of this expanding multiverse.

Zhang Dong opened his eyes, revealing a gaze that seemed to pierce through the fabric of space and time. He could sense the vitality of each universe, the countless lives within them, and the interconnected threads that bound them together. As the newly ascended multiversal being, he had become the overseer of a vast cosmic tapestry.

Yet, amid this grandeur, he couldn't forget the sacrifice made to achieve this status. The godly being, once a twisted manifestation of arrogance and power, had been absorbed into Zhang Dong's multiversal tree. Now, a part of him, it served as a cautionary tale of what not to become. However, there was a need for him to take a step forward; the battle was over, but this wasn't the end of his journey. Everything and everyone now directly depended on his existence.

With a single thought, he could wipe them all out, but he hoped such a drastic measure would never be necessary. But just like it was possible for him, there could come a day when a new multiversal being finally emerged. He did not wish to restrain others but there was a possibility that a new evil being could be eventually created. Then there was also this vast expanse he was occupying, it was created by something or someone and with his newfound power he became aware of beings outside of it.

“I’m not alone... but it seems that they aren’t able to enter this place... It’s like I’m in a lower realm and they are in another higher realm...”

He gave out a sigh of disappointment as the cycle seemed to continue anew. Even after becoming a god that could create life and live forever, there were still places above him that he could perhaps visit.

“Well, not like I have aspirations to become the God Emperor of all multiversal beings...”

After chuckling about his lack of godly aspirations, he descended onto one of the nearby planets. With a simple wave of his finger, he adjusted the positions of celestial bodies to create ideal living conditions for carbon-based lifeforms. Although he didn't need such conditions for his own survival, he felt the need to create a new home for himself. As someone with roots on Earth, his goal was to fashion a similar planet.

“And he said... Let there be light... huh? Who am I even talking to?”

The new planet didn’t take long to be created, as he had already honed his skills within his previous universe. The barren rock, barely taking on a spherical form, soon transformed into a lush planet adorned with various colorful plants. Although no living beings populated the area yet, he envisioned this place as his new base of operations. With a snap of his fingers, he brought over a few guests, teleporting them from the older universe to float above the ground.

“Husband?”

“Father?”

“Is that you Dong’er?”

“Haha, I’m alive?”

“But I want that one!”

“No chance.”

His profound contemplations were interrupted by his children, who were fighting over a piece of chicken meat he had produced. Despite the appealing appearance of the chicken wing, he could easily create more. The two were also cultivators at the Immortal realm and didn't actually need to eat food. Since they embarked on the plan, the two had been competing with each other. Although they were at their strongest when working together, in moments of low stakes, they constantly bickered over the simplest things.

“They are almost as old as us, they should really act their age...”

“Hah, it’s better if they remain like that forever.”

Zhang Dong replied to his wife as both of them looked at their children. The lively banter and laughter of his family and friends filled the air, creating an atmosphere of warmth and joy. Amidst the festivities after many long hours of celebration, Zhang Jin approached his grandson who was trying to position his drunk wife in a more respectful position.

“She never could hold the immortal grade spirits too well.”

“She’s just tired, everyone probably is.”

Both of them glanced at the drunk immortals and others who were in various states of celebration. The universe-shattering battle was now over, but life still went on. Another day would soon come, and all of them would now need to find something new to keep them busy. For Zhang Dong, the responsibility of overseeing this vast creation weighed on his shoulders, but the newfound power and wisdom he had gained during the battle gave him the confidence to face the challenges ahead.

“I never imagined my journey would lead me to this point”

“Hah, none of us did but we all believed in you. So then, Celestial Emperor what will you do next? This world is at your fingertips.”

“What will I do next? I’m not sure, perhaps I should take a vacation, how does a million years sound?”

“Sounds good!”

Both of them laughed while gazing at the night sky, sparkling with the radiance of countless stars. Even as they conversed, new worlds were being born, and some old ones were nearing their end. A never-ending cycle of life and death unfolded. Zhang Dong had no idea if all of this would last forever; there were still things he didn't understand or fully grasp. However, with so many good friends on his side, there was nothing to worry about. The multiverse was now his canvas, and he intended to paint it with a gentle harmonious stroke.

‘This still isn’t everything, there are things beyond this, perhaps an omniverse but... I’ll tackle what is beyond on another day...’

He smiled to himself while reminiscing about his roots; the man he once was had undergone a transformation. While this might have marked the end of his journey, it didn't mean that there weren’t many other stories left to be told...