Chapter 19: The Path to Interstellar Space Begins! The Truth of the Void Revealed

Seventh day of post-war reconstruction.

Earth was completely renewed.

Upon the ruins, brand new cities rose from the ground. Players were busy constructing guild territories, and long queues formed in front of the interstellar portals.

Lin Feng stood on the top floor of the Abyss Administration Bureau's new headquarters, overlooking the reborn city.

He pulled up the administrator panel to check the current data:

[Earth Civilization Level: Level 1 Civilization → level 2 civilization (Evolving)]

[Average Player Level: Lv.65]

[Number of Guilds: 1,200]

[Explored Planets: 3]

"Evolving?" Lin Feng frowned. "What does that mean?"

The system immediately provided an explanation:

[Earth Civilization is evolving toward a level 2 civilization]

[Evolution Conditions: Possess interstellar navigation capabilities, colonize alien planets, master energy weapon technology]

[Current Progress: 72%]

[Estimated Completion Time: 7 days]

Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction. In one week, Earth would officially become a level 2 civilization.

"Lin Feng!" Li Xue pushed the door open and entered, her expression grave. "The Void Lord... has appeared again."

Lin Feng's pupils constricted, and he immediately opened the observation interface.

In the sky, that figure composed of pure energy emerged once more. But this time, he did not leave; instead, he slowly descended.

"Attention all players!" Lin Feng's voice spread across the globe via the system. "Prepare for battle!"

Tens of millions of players instantly entered a state of combat readiness.

Lin Feng gripped the fallen blade and the zeta emperors sword, flying into the sky.

"Void Lord," he asked in a deep voice, "what exactly do you want?"

The Void Lord stopped, his voice resonating like the stars:

"Lin Feng, Civilization Terminator. I am not here to invade."

"Then what is your purpose for observing Earth?"

"Testing," the Void Lord said calmly. "A test for a level 4 civilization to promote to Level 5."

Lin Feng was stunned.

"What do you mean?"

The Void Lord slowly explained:

"A civilization level system exists in the universe. Level 1 Civilizations master planetary-level technology, level 2 civilizations master stellar-level technology, Level 3 Civilizations master galactic-level technology, and level 4 civilizations master Milky Way-level technology."

"And Level 5 Civilizations... master universal-level technology."

"The condition to become a Level 5 Civilization is to defeat a level 4 civilization that possesses a Civilization Terminator."

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

"You mean..."

"Yes." The Void Lord nodded. "I need to defeat a level 4 civilization with a Civilization Terminator to promote to Level 5."

"And you are the Civilization Terminator."

"Therefore, I observed Earth to confirm your strength."

Lin Feng took a deep breath.

So that was it.

The Void Lord wasn't an invader, but a...

Promoter.

"Now that you've confirmed my strength, what do you plan to do?" Lin Feng gripped his dual swords tightly.

The Void Lord was silent for a moment, then said:

"Your strength far exceeds my expectations."

"When you defeated the Zeta Civilization, it took you less than a day."

"Whereas I once challenged a civilization with a Civilization Terminator and failed three times."

"So... I have abandoned my promotion."

Lin Feng was stunned.

"You're giving up on promotion? Why?"

The Void Lord looked toward the distant sea of stars:

"Because a major event is occurring in the universe."

"An event even more important than a Level 5 Civilization promotion."

"What event?"

The Void Lord turned and pointed toward a faint crack in the sky:

"Do you see it?"

Lin Feng followed his finger and saw that the crack emitted a terrifying aura.

"That is..."

"A crack in the Gate of the Universe," the Void Lord said solemnly. "The Gate of the Universe connects the Multiverse."

"Right now, the crack is expanding."

"If the crack opens completely, powerful entities from the Multiverse will descend."

"That will be... a true world-ending crisis."

Lin Feng's heart jolted.

The Multiverse?

Powerful entities?

"How strong are they?" he asked.

The Void Lord was silent for a moment:

"Beings that surpass Level 5 Civilizations."

"Perhaps even... beings that surpass Level 6 Civilizations."

Lin Feng sucked in a cold breath.

A Level 6 Civilization?

What kind of concept was that?

"Level 6 Civilizations master Multiverse-level technology," the Void Lord explained. "They can create universes, destroy universes, and even travel through time and space."

"And the entities on the other side of the crack are at least Level 6 Civilizations."

"Perhaps even... Level 7."

Lin Feng fell silent.

He suddenly realized that the enemies he faced were far more powerful than he had imagined.

"Then what should I do?" he asked.

The Void Lord looked at him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes:

"Become stronger."

"Continuously become stronger."

"Until you become a Level 6 Civilization, or even a Level 7 Civilization."

"Only then can you oppose the entities on the other side of the crack."

"I will help you."

Lin Feng was stunned.

"You... are willing to help me?"

The Void Lord nodded:

"Because you are Earth's Civilization Terminator and possess infinite potential."

"Furthermore, you possess the fallen blade—one of the most powerful artifacts in the universe."

"As long as you grow, there is hope to oppose the entities on the other side of the crack."

"Therefore, I will help you so that you can grow faster."

The Void Lord reached out his hand, and a beam of light flew toward Lin Feng.

[Obtained Support from the Void Civilization]

[Opened Level 4 Technology Portal]

[Obtained Void Fleet × 1,000]

[Obtained Technology Blueprint: Stellar-level Energy Weapon]

[Void Lord's Gift: EXP +100,000,000]

Lin Feng's eyes widened.

One hundred million experience points?!

[Congratulations, player level increased to Lv.95]

[Congratulations, player level increased to Lv.100]

[Warning: Player has reached the system's current level cap]

[Notice: The system will undergo an upgrade]

[Upgrade Duration: 24 hours]

[After the upgrade, new level caps and new functions will be opened]

Lin Feng was dazed.

Lv.100, he reached the level cap?

The system was going to upgrade?

"Make good use of these resources," the Void Lord's voice gradually faded away. "After I leave, more level 4 civilizations will come to challenge you."

"Be prepared."

"We... will meet again."

The Void Lord turned into a beam of light and disappeared into the sky.

Lin Feng stood where he was, unable to calm down for a long time.

Challenges from level 4 civilizations?

A crisis of the Multiverse?

Level 6 and Level 7 Civilizations?

All of this was far beyond his imagination.

But he knew he had to become stronger.

For Earth.

For humanity.

For the... universe.

"Lin Feng!" Li Xue rushed onto the roof and hugged him excitedly. "Did you just... reach Lv.100?!"

Lin Feng nodded and looked at that crack in the sky.

"Li Xue, tell all the players."

"Starting today, Earth officially sets foot on the interstellar path."

"Our goal is to become the most powerful civilization in the universe."

"Is everyone ready to face the new challenges?"

All over Earth, players cheered with joy.

The interstellar path had officially opened!