Chapter 20 System Upgrade! New Level Cap Unlocked!

The 24 hours of the system upgrade were the longest wait of Lin Feng's life.

He sat on the top floor of the Abyss Administration Bureau's new headquarters; outside the window, an interstellar port was being constructed at high speed. 1,000 ships of the Void Fleet were parked neatly in Earth's orbit, surrounding the blue planet like guardian deities.

"Lin Feng." Li Xue pushed the door open and entered, a report in her hand. "The players are all asking what new features will be available after the system upgrade."

Lin Feng shook his head: "I'm not sure either."

"However..."

He looked at the countdown numbers on his retina:

[System Upgrade Countdown: 00:00:03]

[00:00:02]

[00:00:01]

[System Upgrade Complete!]

In an instant, a blinding light erupted from Lin Feng's body, illuminating the entire room.

[Congratulations to player "Lin Feng" for completing Volume 1: Earth Chapter]

[System upgrade complete, new level cap unlocked]

[Current Level: Lv. 100]

[New Level Cap: Lv. 1000]

[New System Unlocked: Universe Exploration]

[New System Unlocked: Civilization Evolution]

[New System Unlocked: God-tier Skill Tree]

[New Maps Unlocked: Solar System, Milky Way Galaxy, Local Group, Virgo Supercluster...]

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

Lv. 1000?!

The level cap had increased tenfold?!

And there were three new systems?

He immediately opened the new system interfaces.

[Universe Exploration System]

Function: Explore unknown planets, discover new civilizations, and obtain rare resources.

Current Exploration Progress: Solar System (10%), Milky Way Galaxy (0%)

Deployable: Void Fleet, Player Expeditionary Teams

Exploration Rewards: Experience points, resources, artifact fragments, technology blueprints.

[Civilization Evolution System]

Function: Increase the level of Earth Civilization and unlock advanced technology.

Current Civilization Level: level 2 civilization (Evolution Progress: 72%)

Evolution Path:

Level 3 Civilization: Master system-level technology, capable of colonizing the entire Solar System.

level 4 civilization: Master galactic-level technology, capable of colonizing the entire Milky Way Galaxy.

Level 5 Civilization: Master universe-level technology, capable of traversing the Multiverse.

Evolution Requirements: Technology points, resource points, average player level, Civilization Core.

[God-tier Skill Tree]

Function: Unlock God-tier skills that transcend the Legendary grade.

Skill Branches:

Time Series: Time Stop, Time Reversal, Time Acceleration

Space Series: Space Teleportation, Space Cutting, Space Creation

Life Series: Life Resurgence, Life Creation, Life Evolution

Destruction Series: Matter Decomposition, Energy Annihilation, Universe Termination

Current Unlockable Skill: Time Stop (Requires 10,000,000 EXP)

Lin Feng took a deep breath.

This... was too powerful.

Time Stop?

Space Creation?

Life Evolution?

Universe Termination?!

Every single one of these skills was a God-tier ability.

"Lin Feng!" Li Xue's voice interrupted his thoughts. "Your... your level cap has become 1000?"

Lin Feng nodded: "Yes. And there are three new systems."

He briefly explained the functions of Universe Exploration, Civilization Evolution, and the God-tier Skill Tree.

After listening, Li Xue's eyes widened: "This... this is simply the power of a god!"

"That's right." Lin Feng opened the administrator panel. "And I want all players to share in this power."

He entered a command.

[Server-wide Announcement: System Upgrade Complete]

[New Level Cap: Lv. 1000]

[New Systems Unlocked: Universe Exploration, Civilization Evolution, God-tier Skill Tree]

[All players receive upgrade rewards: EXP +1,000,000, Skill Points +10]

[New Event Started: Interstellar Journey]

[Event Content: Explore the Solar System, colonize new planets]

[Event Rewards: Artifact fragments, technology blueprints, EXP x10 multiplier]

The players instantly boiled with excitement.

[World Channel]

"Holy crap! Level cap 1000?!"

"What the hell is a God-tier Skill Tree? Time Stop?"

"Interstellar Journey? Are we going to space?"

"Lin Feng is too awesome! Is he a god?"

Lin Feng looked at the excited players, a smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.

But his gaze soon fell upon that faint crack in the sky.

The Gate of the Universe.

The threat of Level 6 and Level 7 Civilizations.

"Li Xue," he said seriously, "I need to go somewhere."

"Where?"

"The Void Civilization." Lin Feng stood up. "The Void Lord said he would help me. I need his help to make Earth grow faster."

Li Xue was stunned: "You're leaving Earth?"

"Only briefly," Lin Feng reassured her. "I'll have the Void Lord send a fleet to protect Earth."

"And..."

He looked out the window at the interstellar port under construction:

"I'm going to forge a new path for Earth."

In front of the Void Civilization's interstellar portal.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and stepped into the portal.

In an instant, he felt his body being torn apart and then reconstructed.

When his vision returned, he found himself standing in a magnificent palace.

The walls of the palace were composed of pure energy, flowing with brilliant light.

"Lin Feng, welcome to the Void Civilization."

The Void Lord's voice came from deep within the palace.

Lin Feng looked toward the source and saw a massive holographic projection.

In the projection was a galaxy-level battlefield.

Countless warships were clashing in the starry sky, with energy beams illuminating the entire galaxy.

"This is..."

"A war of level 4 civilizations," the Void Lord said calmly. "The kind of battle you are about to face."

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

"Before I leave, at least three level 4 civilizations will launch challenges against Earth."

"You need to defeat them for Earth to grow into a Level 3 Civilization."

"Therefore, I am here to help you."

With a wave of the Void Lord's hand, three streaks of light flew toward Lin Feng.

[Obtained the Blessing of the Void Civilization]

[All Attributes +100%]

[Obtained Artifact: Void Shield (Mythic)]

[Defense: +50,000]

[Special Effect: Can withstand all attacks from civilizations below Level 5]

[Obtained Skill Book: Void Slash (God-tier)]

[Effect: Can cut through space, dealing True Damage that ignores defense]

[Cooldown: 1 hour]

Lin Feng was stunned.

A Mythic-grade artifact?

A God-tier skill?

"These... are too precious," he murmured.

"Take them," the Void Lord said seriously. "Because your enemies are far more powerful than you imagine."

"By the way..."

The Void Lord's tone suddenly became solemn:

"There is one thing I must tell you."

"The crack in the Gate of the Universe is expanding faster than I anticipated."

"Originally, I thought you had a year to prepare."

"But now..."

He looked at the crack in the projection:

"Only six months remain."

"In six months, the crack will open completely."

"At that time, beings from Level 6 Civilizations will descend."

"You must grow into a Level 5 Civilization before then."

Lin Feng took a deep breath.

Six months.

Growing from a Level 2 to a Level 5 Civilization?

Is that... even possible?

"I don't know," the Void Lord said as if reading his mind. "But you are the Civilization Terminator, you possess the fallen blade, and you have administrator privileges."

"If anyone can do it, it's you."

Lin Feng gripped the fallen blade and the Zeta Emperor's Sword, his eyes burning with fighting spirit:

"Six months. That's enough."

The Void Lord smiled:

"Very well. Then, return to Earth."

"Your first challenge will arrive very soon."

Lin Feng stepped out of the interstellar portal and returned to Earth.

Li Xue immediately came to meet him: "How did it go?"

Lin Feng nodded: "I've obtained support from the Void Civilization."

He opened the administrator panel and found that the system had updated with a new announcement:

[Warning: A Level 3 Civilization fleet is detected approaching the Solar System]

[Estimated Time of Arrival: 72 hours]

[Civilization Name: Star Blade Civilization]

[Fleet Scale: 10,000 warships]

[Threat Level: High]

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

A Level 3 Civilization?

10,000 warships?

And only 72 hours to prepare?

"It seems the challenge has begun," Li Xue said nervously.

Lin Feng gripped his twin swords and looked at the sky:

"Pass down the order."

"All players are to enter a state of combat readiness."

"In 72 hours, we face the Star Blade Civilization."