Will's death was not something that anybody mourned. He had actually made many enemies, but due to his strength, nobody ever dared to actually attack him.
Will could have caused a lot more damage, but Zhou Fan's words made sure that he didn't go overboard.
Although Zhou Fan had been somewhat impressed by Will's path of deals, it was also what gave him the weakness to lose.
Zhou Fan continued to think about the Buddha and Will's paths. Each slight difference branched off into countless inspirations, but none were able to truly enlighten Zhou Fan.
Still, this was the only path he could take.
Zhou Fan continued to think as time passed by. Nearly a septillion years passed, and many from the past were near the end of their lifespan.
Zhou Fan waved his hand, and a circle appeared. At the same time, within a vast empty space, two cultivators were battling.
"Outer World: White Palace City." Behind Chen Jie, a white palace appeared, its elegance and invincibility unmatched.
"Outer World: Breaking Through All Things." Behind Zhu Yi, an unstoppable attack fell. This battle had started long ago, and there was no plan to finish it.
Nearby, Ying Xiong was watching while sipping on a drink. He too was reaching the end of his lifespan. There was no more point in cultivating until the next life. He experienced a rare time of relaxation.
Heaven too was present. He did not have much to do nowadays.
There were probably some other Outer World realm cultivators, but none of the four cared to check.
Most of their old friends had died. Lu Wei, who Zhou Fan had seen briefly at the end of his lifespan, Progenitor Ke, and Pangu had perished, leaving behind only legends that would be passed down.
The end of an era was truly approaching. This could be considered the first truly powerful era of the universe, including Pangu, Heaven, Ying Xiong, and even Yao Mun who seemed to have grasped a way to live forever. Lu Wei, Progenitor Ke, Zhu Yi, and Chen Jie had come later, but they were more or less similar.
As the two fought, a blue circle appeared. It wasn't big, but the feeling it gave off attracted everyone's attention. Zhu Yi, Chen Jie, Heaven, and Ying Xiong moved near it.
"One last time, why don't we talk?" Zhou Fan's voice said.
Zhu Yi was instantly nostalgic. He walked into the portal without waiting. Chen Jie, Heaven, and Ying Xiong followed.
Quickly, a few Outer World realm cultivators appeared, but they were not allowed to enter. Only a being even weaker than an Outer God managed to enter the blue circle behind the first four.
The blue circle closed, leaving curious faces remaining.
Inside Zhou Fan's residence, five people appeared.
The other four instantly recognized the fifth to enter.
"Yao Mun. Always sticking by like a scum on the floor." Ying Xiong said distastefully.
However, Yao Mun did not react at all, surprising everyone. His temper had existed for ages.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Yao Mun stepped forward. He would go first, then.
He stepped towards Zhou Fan.
"Yao Mun. You were always one of my favorite creations." Zhou Fan said.
Yao Mun bowed. As he did so, he reached into his eye. With a pull, he grabbed his demonic eye and held it in his hands.
He held it out with both hands towards Zhou Fan.
"I have lived countless years, but I don't believe I've ever had the opportunity to truly express my gratitude to you. You made me what I am, you are the most important person to me, even if I am an insignificant thing." Yao Mun said.
His words stung deep into everyone else. Was this really Yao Mun?
"I have truly grown old and tired. I no longer hate, and I no longer destroy. In losing my hate, I've lost my meaning." Yao Mun paused for a moment.
"I would like to end my life as it started, with you. Zhou Fan… no." Yao Mun knelt down, far more sincerely than any other ever had.
"Master Zhou. I thank you for everything. I, Yao Mun, request that you end my life."
Zhou Fan looked deeply at Yao Mun. Despite being described as an inhuman monster, Yao Mun was perhaps the most human of everyone here. He had felt Yao Mun's pure appreciation since long long ago.
"Yao Mun." Zhou Fan said. He pressed down his hand, and Yao Mun's body began to turn into red orbs of light with his demonic eye. "You are the being that has impressed me most throughout all of time. No matter what, even when all else ends, I will always remember you."
Yao Mun's body turned into light as he smiled. It was ridiculous. The being with the most hatred in all of history, dying with a smile on his face.
He was Yao Mun, and despite being an inhuman monster, hated by all and hating all, he was the most thankful and appreciative existence throughout all of time and space.
Zhou Fan would truly remember him forever. To him, Yao Mun was the greatest human to ever live.
Ying Xiong, Heaven, Zhu Yi, and Chen Jie remained silent and dismayed as Yao Mun turned into specks of light, soon dissipating.
They knew that this was not some trick. Anybody could be fooled, but not Zhou Fan. If he was going to kill someone, they would surely be dead.
Zhou Fan's residence remained silent for a few days, everyone taking everything in.
"Yao Mun, huh." Zhou Fan muttered as he stood up.
"There's a reason why you all are here. Mostly Chen Jie and Zhu Yi, but you two are welcome." Zhou Fan.
Ying Xiong shook his head. "I think I need some time."
Zhou Fan nodded, and Ying Xiong left. Heaven followed soon after. He too had always more or less hated Yao Mun.
With the two leaving, all that remained were Chen Jie and Zhu Yi. They did not truly know Yao Mun that well, and were not heavily affected.