Chapter 21: The Starblade Civilization Descends! God-Level Skills Make Their Debut!

72 hours passed in the blink of an eye.

In Earth's orbit, 1,000 ships of the Void Fleet were lined up in neat formation. On the ground, over 100 million players entered a state of combat readiness, with various defensive facilities spread across the globe.

Lin Feng stood on the bridge of the flagship command vessel, staring into the deep reaches of space.

"Lin Feng, radar shows the target has entered the Solar System," Li Xue's voice came through the communicator. "They are 300 million kilometers from Earth and are expected to arrive in 2 hours."

"Have all fleets maintain high alert," Lin Feng ordered in a deep voice. "Player legions, enter Level 1 combat readiness."

"Understood!"

Lin Feng opened the system panel to check the current combat power data:

[Earth Civilization Combat Power Overview]

Fleet Size: 1,000 Void Fleet ships (Level 4 Civilization Technology)

Player Count: 120 million (Average Level: Lv.70)

Defense Systems: Planetary-grade Energy Shield, Orbital Railgun Array, Void Energy Towers

Core Combat Power: Lin Feng (Lv.100, Dual Divine Artifacts + Mythic Shield + God-Level Skill)

"Average level Lv.70..." Lin Feng muttered to himself. "That's 5 levels higher than three days ago. Not bad."

He closed the panel and continued to gaze into space.

Two hours later.

A massive number of red dots suddenly appeared on the radar.

"They're here!" Li Xue exclaimed. "Detecting large-scale fleet warp signals!"

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

In space, countless warships appeared out of thin air, blotting out the stars like a swarm of locusts.

[System Warning: Star Blade Civilization fleet has arrived]

[Fleet Size: 12,000 warships]

[Civilization Level: Level 3 Civilization]

[Threat Assessment: World-Ending Level]

"12,000 ships?!" Li Xue's voice trembled. "The intelligence was wrong; there are 2,000 more than estimated!"

Lin Feng gripped the fallen blade and gave orders calmly:

"All fleets, deploy into formation."

"Player legions, prepare to engage."

"Activate Planetary-grade Energy Shield."

On the periphery of Earth, a brilliant blue curtain of light slowly rose, enveloping the entire planet.

On the bridge of the Star Blade Civilization flagship.

A humanoid creature clad in silver armor stood before a holographic map, staring coldly at Earth.

"This is the planet that possesses the Civilization Terminator?" His voice sounded like metal grinding. "Far too weak."

"Commander, shall we launch the attack?" the adjutant asked.

"No rush." The commander flashed a cruel smile. "Let them feel despair first."

"Send the ultimatum."

A holographic message was projected onto the retinas of every player on Earth:

[Star Blade Civilization Ultimatum]

[Earth Civilization, you possess the 'Civilization Terminator' that we require.]

[Hand over Lin Feng, and we may spare you.]

[Otherwise, in 72 hours, Earth will be destroyed.]

[Star Blade Civilization · 7th Fleet Commander · Silver Blade]

Players across the globe instantly exploded in an uproar.

[World Channel]

"They want Lin Feng?!"

"Hand over Lin Feng? In your dreams!"

"Lin Feng is our guardian god!"

"Fight them to the end!"

Lin Feng saw the message and sneered.

"You want me to surrender? Keep dreaming."

He opened the server-wide broadcast and spoke in a low voice:

"All players, hear my command."

"You have seen the Star Blade Civilization's ultimatum."

"I, Lin Feng, will never surrender."

"But I need your help."

"72 hours—we have only 72 hours to defeat them."

"Are you willing to fight alongside me?"

Players around the world responded in unison:

"We are!"

"We will follow Lin Feng to the death!"

"Protect Earth!"

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction.

"Very well. Then, let the battle begin!"

He swung his sword toward the Star Blade fleet, and the 1,000 Void Fleet ships immediately opened fire.

Countless energy beams sliced through space, pouring toward the Star Blade fleet.

The Star Blade commander sneered, "A counterattack? Overestimating yourselves."

"All fleets, return fire."

12,000 warships fired simultaneously, sending a terrifying torrent of energy surging toward Earth.

Boom—!

The two energy forces collided in space, erupting in a blinding light.

Although the Void Fleet was bolstered by Level 4 civilization technology, their numbers were too few, and they quickly fell into a disadvantage.

"Commander, the 3rd Fleet has taken 30% losses!" Li Xue reported anxiously. "The 7th Fleet has 50% losses! We can't hold out!"

Lin Feng frowned.

As expected, the numerical gap was too large.

1,000 against 12,000—even with a technological advantage, it couldn't be bridged.

"Initiate Plan B," he ordered calmly.

"Plan B?"

"I will take action personally."

Lin Feng's figure flickered as he turned into a streak of light, charging into space.

He hovered between the two armies, his right hand gripping the fallen blade and his left hand gripping the zeta emperors sword.

"Star Blade Commander," his voice spread across the entire battlefield via the system, "I will give you one chance."

"Retreat immediately, and I can spare your life."

The Star Blade commander laughed loudly. "Spare my life? You, a mere player from a Level 2 civilization, dare to threaten me?"

"Fine, then I'll let you witness the power of a Civilization Terminator!"

The commander waved his hand, and a giant warship flew out from the fleet, charging straight at Lin Feng.

That warship was over 10 kilometers long, its surface covered in turrets, radiating terrifying energy fluctuations.

"A Flagship-class vessel..." Lin Feng murmured. "The trump card of a Level 3 civilization."

He did not retreat; instead, he flew to meet it.

"System, unlock God-Level Skill."

[Warning: Unlocking God-Level Skill 'Time Stop' requires 10,000,000 EXP]

[Do you confirm?]

"Confirm!"

[EXP Deducted: -10,000,000]

[Skill Unlocked: Time Stop]

[Effect: Can pause time for 60 seconds]

[Cooldown: 24 hours]

The corners of Lin Feng's mouth curled up.

"Time Stop."

In an instant, the entire battlefield went still.

Energy beams froze in mid-air, warships stopped in their tracks, and even the Star Blade commander's smile was frozen on his face.

Only Lin Feng could move freely.

He calmly flew toward the flagship-class warship and raised the fallen blade.

"Void Slash."

A pitch-black sword light flashed, and the warship's shield was sliced open like paper.

Lin Feng continued to swing his sword, rapidly striking the surface of the warship.

Ten seconds later, he retreated to his original position.

"Time, resume."

The moment time flowed again, the flagship-class warship suddenly erupted into violent tremors.

Rumble—!

The warship burst apart from the inside, turning into countless fragments!

The Star Blade commander's eyes widened. "This... this is impossible! What did you do?!"

Lin Feng looked at him coldly:

"I told you, I would give you a chance to retreat."

"You didn't cherish it."

"Now, it's your turn."

He raised the fallen blade and the zeta emperors sword, crossing the two blades.

"Fusion Skill—Final Void Slash!"

The two sword lights merged, turning into a black pillar of light that pierced through the heavens and earth, charging straight at the Star Blade flagship!

The Star Blade commander shouted in terror, "All fleets, concentrate defense!"

12,000 warships simultaneously released their shields, forming a massive energy barrier.

But—

Boom!!!

The black pillar of light easily pierced through the barrier and directly hit the Star Blade flagship!

The flagship turned into a ball of fire, exploding in space!

"The commander is dead!" Li Xue shouted excitedly. "The Star Blade fleet has fallen into chaos!"

Lin Feng said coldly, "All fleets, full counterattack! Player legions, launch the general offensive!"

The Void Fleet and the players roared in unison, charging at the chaotic Star Blade fleet.

The battle lasted for three hours.

When the last Star Blade warship was destroyed, Lin Feng stood in space, looking down at the field of warship wreckage.

[Battle Victory]

[Star Blade Ships Destroyed: 12,000]

[Killed Star Blade Commander · Silver Blade]

[EXP Gained: +50,000,000]

[Resources Gained: Star Blade Tech Blueprints ×10, Energy Crystals ×10,000]

[Divine Artifact Fragment Gained: Star Blade Core]

[Congratulations, player level increased to Lv.105]

[Server Announcement: Earth Civilization has defeated the Level 3 Star Blade Civilization!]

[Server-wide Reward: EXP +1,000,000, Star Blade warship wreckage can be recycled]

Players around the world cheered and jumped for joy, celebrating this hard-won victory.

Lin Feng landed, and Li Xue rushed up to hug him tightly:

"Lin Feng, you're amazing! Time Stop... what kind of skill is that?"

"A God-Level Skill," Lin Feng said with a smile. "Unlocked after the system upgrade."

"A God-Level Skill?" Li Xue's eyes widened. "Are there even stronger ones?"

Lin Feng nodded. "Yes. But I need more EXP to unlock them."

He looked at the new prompt on the system panel:

[Warning: Detecting a second Level 3 civilization fleet approaching]

[Estimated Arrival Time: 168 hours (7 days)]

[Civilization Name: Flame Civilization]

[Fleet Size: 20,000 warships]

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

A second Level 3 civilization?

And an even larger scale?

20,000 warships?!

"It seems the challenge has only just begun," he muttered.