Chapter 1170: The True Face of the Universe, Beings on the Surface

Ultimately, Xu Zhi remained very curious about what truly lay beyond the great universe. After all, how could he not be curious about the world he had always lived in? This was also the ultimate cosmic mystery that countless civilizations had sought to explore – what was beyond the universe. Only by reaching the ultimate level, standing at the very end of the cosmos, could one glimpse these truths.

At the same time, Xu Zhi wanted to see how many multiverses existed, and from a high vantage point, witness the true nature of the entire great universe. Although he had simulated the false Dao universe, which had produced various saints residing outside the cosmic chaos, he had also seen what the shape of that false Dao universe looked like. It was spherical. A perfect sphere, which was quite natural and normal. The Big Bang itself originated from a single point, expanding and blooming infinitely; an explosion from a point would naturally form a sphere. The universe being round was already within Xu Zhi's conjectures and was the most probable shape. If it wasn't round, could it possibly be square?

"Actually, the universe wasn't perfectly spherical at first; it was an irregular ellipse... But after Yi Mang achieved enlightenment on the structure of matter, 'encircling' spherical matter distribution began to appear, and the entire great universe became a perfect sphere, completely regularized..." This was because regularity was what Yi Mang desired.

"I want to see if it's round... If it is, it would indirectly confirm that in ancient times, an Yi Mang likely existed, who achieved enlightenment on the cyclical laws of matter, making the first cut between heaven and earth. The development of events I deduced would then be a certain inevitability!" He murmured softly.

He also recalled that tragic figure, who bore the scorn of all beings and turned his back on the world. If such a being had truly existed in the real universe, Xu Zhi suddenly wondered how he would face them... He felt nothing but immense admiration. He marveled at the epic written by this being, an ancient ode composed for future deities. For this being had opened up a future for posterity, extended the lifespan of the universe, and benefited all sentient beings, including themselves, truly earning the title of the first great ancient divine being.

"However, I have seen the outside of the false Dao universe's chaos." Indeed, Xu Zhi had witnessed various scenes from the false Dao universe. The dojos of those saints were rooted in the membrane outside the cosmic chaos, resembling protruding spaces, as if they were part of a giant sea urchin covered in bumps.

"It's just that the surface of the false Dao universe is too vast, like a basketball – its surface is undoubtedly the largest. Those dojos rooted in the hazy, chaotic membrane would be very difficult for others to find." Xu Zhi said softly, "Now that a Tenth-Tier Ultimate has finally emerged, shouldn't we go out and see the world beyond? It's so vast, I want to see it."

At this point, the four Quantum Grandmasters converged, transforming into a single being who achieved ultimate enlightenment. After the surge of power and various divine lights and heavenly might bloomed, the world gradually calmed. These four grandmasters, now present, split apart, reforming into three individuals each exuding unimaginable aura.

"It's a success." Renimanska watched as these four concealed their auras, descending from the sky and returning to the cosmic garden. He remarked indifferently, "With this, our lineage has increased in strength, and you have achieved transcendence. This is truly commendable."

"It's all thanks to His Majesty's grace," they responded in unison. A hint of surprise flashed across their faces. Even after becoming ultimate beings, they still couldn't discern the true identity or actual realm of this mysterious existence.

"This is the Tenth-Tier!" Little Shiji watched, her face filled with excitement. "Back then, our ancestors were at this level, and now..."

Xu Zhi patted Shiji's head and instructed the four, "Have you sensed what lies beyond the universe?"

"Naturally, we have," they responded after a moment of contemplation. It was an ethereal and profound sensation. They possessed a clear and omniscient understanding of the universe; all laws and principles that composed it were laid bare before their eyes, without concealment. Even beyond the universe, they had a vague perception.

Seeing their pensive expressions, Xu Zhi couldn't help but shake his head: He himself hadn't sensed it.

After a brief pause, Renimanska softly said, "Rest and recuperate for a while... Previously, you weren't ready for this contact. Now, your realm is sufficient. It's time to show you what lies beyond the universe, to experience the truth of the world, the true vista of the Tenth-Tier realm..."

"Yes!" The four Quantum Grandmasters were very excited and curious about what lay beyond the universe. Shiji looked at her father with adoration, while Medusa also wore a curious expression. Xu Zhi's feelings were actually similar to theirs; everyone was curious about what lay beyond the universe, but he simply didn't show it.

As the others began to familiarize themselves with their new realm, Xu Zhi silently sensed activity from Di Qi's side as well. Di Qi was also about to break through, with the Ancient Gods descending to guard him. The universe trembled slightly. The four grandmasters felt a familiar aura. "Is that him?"

"No need to mind him, we'll just focus on our own matters." Xu Zhi didn't bother with Di Qi's side, having already sent an Ancient God to make an appearance. He truly had no intention of accompanying Di Qi outside the chaos. Because Di Qi was too reckless, Xu Zhi couldn't be bothered to activate the Zerg protective shield for him. It would be useless anyway, as Di Qi would most likely go looking for a fight with others... He still planned to go with the four grandmasters and the others. Since he didn't intend to cause trouble, he would definitely activate the Zerg protective shield simultaneously to mask all auras. If they encountered enemies, regardless of whether the four Quantum Grandmasters could win, Renimanska would be exposed the moment he engaged, as he would inevitably have to make a move.

"Let's go!" A moment later, Renimanska looked at them and said indifferently, "Having just broken through to the Tenth-Tier Ultimate, let's test your familiarity with your realm. I'll guide you on the techniques for traversing beyond this universe."

"Hahaha, rest assured, my technique is the strongest," the Martial Alliance Leader laughed. "I can pluck a leaf and make it destroy a star."

The four Quantum Grandmasters harbored no suspicion; instead, they became extremely cautious and serious. In an instant, a mysterious aura, akin to a spatial jump, enveloped everyone. The next second, their surroundings transformed into endless colorful light points as they entered a tunnel of spacetime, traversing unknown dimensions.

After an unknown period, everyone's vision gradually cleared, revealing a shocking sight unimaginable in their entire lives: the entire great universe.

"This... is the true face of the great universe!?"

"My heavens! This is the multiverse! It's actually spherical! This sphere is composed of individual fragments, like a shattered glass orb, with pieces floating, some near, some far!"

"There are nine fragments in total, nine multiverses, and we are just one of the smaller sections!" They were dumbfounded.

Xu Zhi also felt a slight tremor as he watched. The universe was indeed a sphere. But now it resembled a watermelon casually sliced open. Nine conical watermelon-like slices had split from the center of the sphere, floating individually, yet still maintaining the overall spherical appearance, vaguely hinting that they were once a single entity at some point. Between the shattered spherical fragments, a hazy, chaotic ocean of cosmic energy submerged and covered them, revealing only the surfaces of the broken spheres.

"This is truly amazing. If viewed from afar, it looks like a planet with nine continents covered by an ocean."

"And we are now truly standing on the surface of one of the planet's continents!"

"We are standing outside the universe!" They were astonished, having never imagined that the true appearance of the great universe would be like a gigantic planet. This scene was too shocking; they found it difficult to imagine what cosmic rules this structure contained... At this moment, in a sense, the Tenth-Tier Ultimate beings of the universe were the creatures living on the "surface" continents.

"This is terrifying."

"We've come outside the universe, and our power is extremely weak; we only have strength similar to Eighth-Tier deities. Our power of laws is almost unusable..."

"It's hard to imagine. No wonder His Majesty Renimanska only let us see this now, because this is the true vista of the Tenth-Tier!" They whispered.

Medusa, standing on the "surface," looked into the distance and lightly frowned, saying, "Between these 'continents,' there are many oceans, which will likely be difficult to cross... But vaguely, one can see that the opposite continent is incredibly prosperous, with many protruding structures on its surface." The structures she referred to were dojos. It was evident that in another parallel universe, there were many Tenth-Tier Ultimate beings capable of establishing dojos outside the chaos.

Splash! Splash! The distant lapping sound of waves reached them. They stood at the edge of this cosmic continent, as energy-laden chaotic tides crashed in, like ocean waves, sweeping along many strange objects. Broken Dao artifacts, sediment, and natural objects. They were scattered everywhere, like shells, snails, and seaweed on a beach.

"These must be the ruins of ancient Tenth-Tier Ultimate beings who perished, because Tenth-Tier beings also fall, just as one sees many ancient civilization ruins within the universe... This was their dwelling place, so naturally, only their ancient cultural relics remain." Medusa gently bent down and squatted, examining some of the objects washed ashore, among which were some strange, fragmented clay sculptures.

"What is this?"

"I don't know."

"Clay sculptures? They look very crude and lack extraordinary power, not like something left by ancient powerhouses. Yet, within them, one can feel an unimaginable sense of ancientness and profound age; they are extremely old." They discussed amongst themselves.

Xu Zhi paused slightly. On this tide-swept beach, looking at the boundless ocean, he gently patted Little Shiji's head and softly told everyone, "These are remnants from ancient times, from the era of great sculptural art by gods and demons at the dawn of chaos." Everyone trembled.

"That was a primordial cosmic beach, a magnificent era of sculptural art." Renimanska's eyes gazed through the ocean, as if he saw the most distant cosmic myths.