Chapter 24: A Level IV Civilization Descends! A Galactic War Begins!

Three days after the end of the battle with the Ice Civilization.

Lin Feng stood on the top floor of the Abyss Administration Bureau's new headquarters, overlooking the rapidly developing Earth.

Level 3 Civilization.

Earth had finally stepped across the threshold of a galactic-scale civilization.

"Lin Feng." Li Xue pushed the door open and entered with an excited smile on her face, "The Galactic Colonization Plan has started! The first batch of colonial fleets has already arrived at Mars and Jupiter!"

Lin Feng opened the holographic map and saw that the Solar System was already filled with human colonial bases.

On Mars, giant cities were being constructed.

In Jupiter's orbit, energy mining bases were continuously transporting hydrogen and helium.

On Saturn's Rings, dozens of space stations were building warships.

"Good progress." Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction, "What's the average level of the players?"

"Lv. 90," Li Xue reported, "It's still a bit short of the Lv. 100 you requested, but the improvement speed is very fast."

Lin Feng was about to speak when suddenly—

[System Warning: level 4 civilization signal detected]

[Signal Source: Direction of the Milky Way Galaxy core]

[Analyzing...]

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

It's here.

The challenge of a level 4 civilization.

[Analysis Complete]

[Civilization Name: Galactic Federation]

[Civilization Level: level 4 civilization]

[Territory Range: 30% of the Milky Way Galaxy area]

[Fleet Scale: Unknown (Estimated over 1 million ships)]

[Threat Level: World-Ending level ++++]

"Galactic Federation..." Lin Feng muttered, "A level 4 civilization."

He immediately opened the communication device left by the Void Lord.

"Void Lord, this is Lin Feng. The Galactic Federation has appeared."

The communication device was silent for a few seconds, and then the Void Lord's voice came through:

"Lin Feng, the Galactic Federation is one of the most powerful existences among level 4 civilizations."

"They rule a third of the Milky Way Galaxy's territory and possess over a million warships."

"And... their leader is a Level 5 Civilization The Observer."

Lin Feng's heart jolted.

"A Level 5 Civilization The Observer?!"

"Yes." The Void Lord said solemnly, "The leader of the Galactic Federation, code-named 'Galactic Sovereign', is an envoy from a Level 5 Civilization."

"His strength far exceeds the limits of a level 4 civilization."

"Lin Feng, you must prepare for the worst."

"This battle may be the greatest crisis Earth Civilization has ever faced."

Lin Feng gripped his fallen blade, battle intent igniting in his eyes:

"I will win."

"Earth Civilization will definitely be promoted to a level 4 civilization."

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

"Lin Feng, I will support you again."

"But this time, I can only give you one-time assistance."

"Because... I am also preparing to confront the crisis of the Gate of the Universe."

After the communication ended, Lin Feng immediately called an emergency meeting.

The Abyss Administration Bureau meeting room.

All guild leaders and core players gathered together.

"Everyone," Lin Feng stood before the holographic map, "The challenge of a level 4 civilization is here."

"The Galactic Federation, the most powerful level 4 civilization in the Milky Way Galaxy."

"Their fleet scale exceeds one million ships."

"And, their leader is a Level 5 Civilization The Observer."

The meeting room fell into a dead silence.

A million warships...

A Level 5 Civilization The Observer...

These numbers were too terrifying.

"Lin Feng," Tian Jian stood up, "Do we have a chance of winning?"

Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then said:

"In a direct confrontation, there is no chance of winning."

"Therefore, we must use our wits."

He opened the holographic projection to display the combat plan:

[Galactic Federation Combat Plan]

Step 1: Delay for time

Negotiate with the Galactic Federation to buy time for preparation

Simultaneously develop technology and build fleets with all our might

Step 2: Improve strength

Goal: Average player level reaches Lv. 100

Goal: Fleet scale reaches 100,000 ships

Goal: Unlock more God-level skills

Step 3: Decapitation Strike

Directly attack the core of the Galactic Federation—the Galactic Sovereign

If we can defeat the Galactic Sovereign, the Federation will fall into chaos

Step 4: Final Decisive Battle

Attack with full force to crush the Galactic Federation in one fell swoop

"Decapitation strike?" Li Xue frowned, "Directly attacking a Level 5 Civilization The Observer? That's too dangerous!"

Lin Feng nodded: "It is indeed dangerous. But it's our only chance of winning."

"As long as we can defeat the Galactic Sovereign, the Federation will collapse."

"Otherwise, with a million warships, we simply cannot compete."

Tian Jian said in a deep voice: "Lin Feng, we believe in you. Just tell us what to do, and we'll do it."

The other guild leaders nodded one after another.

Lin Feng took a deep breath:

"Good. Then, phase one—negotiations begin."

Three days later.

The envoy of the Galactic Federation arrived on Earth.

It was a three-meter-tall silver humanoid creature, covered in metallic armor and emitting a terrifying aura.

[Detecting Target Information]

[Code Name: Galactic Envoy · Yinguang]

[Strength: Peak level 4 civilization]

[Position: Galactic Federation Diplomat]

Yinguang stood in the center of the meeting room, looking at Lin Feng coldly:

"Lin Feng, Civilization Terminator."

"The Galactic Federation extends an invitation to you."

"Join the Federation and become a vassal civilization; you can retain your autonomy."

"Otherwise, the Federation fleet will arrive in 30 days and completely destroy Earth."

Lin Feng sneered:

"Vassal civilization? Sorry, I don't have the habit of being a vassal."

Yinguang's pupils constricted:

"You are rejecting the Galactic Federation?"

"Do you know the consequences of rejection?"

Lin Feng stood up and looked directly at Yinguang:

"I know."

"So, I also give the Galactic Federation a choice."

"Withdraw immediately, and I can forgive your arrogance."

"Otherwise, in 30 days, I will personally defeat the Galactic Sovereign."

Yinguang laughed loudly:

"Defeat the Galactic Sovereign? You, a mere player from a Level 3 civilization?"

"Lin Feng, you are too arrogant!"

"The Galactic Sovereign is a Level 5 Civilization The Observer; his strength is far beyond your imagination!"

Lin Feng said calmly:

"Whether it's arrogance or not, we'll know in 30 days."

"You may leave."

Yinguang glared at Lin Feng, then turned into a streak of silver light and disappeared.

News of the failed negotiations reached the Galactic Federation.

The capital of the Galactic Federation, the Galactic Palace.

A five-meter-tall humanoid creature sat on the Galactic Throne, his body composed of pure energy, emitting a terrifying pressure.

He was—the Galactic Sovereign.

"Lin Feng refused to join the Federation?" His voice was like thunder.

"Yes, Sovereign." Yinguang knelt on the ground, "He even said he would personally defeat you in 30 days."

The Galactic Sovereign laughed loudly:

"Interesting."

"A player from a Level 3 civilization actually dares to challenge a Level 5 Civilization The Observer."

"Yinguang, pass down the order."

"In 30 days, dispatch 100,000 warships to Earth."

"I want to see for myself what this Lin Feng is capable of."

"If he really can threaten me..."

"Then I will personally take action and completely erase him."

Earth.

Lin Feng stood before the interstellar portal, preparing to head to the Void Civilization.

"Li Xue, I need to go to the Void Civilization," he said, "to secure more support."

Li Xue looked at him with concern: "Lin Feng, be careful."

Lin Feng nodded and stepped into the portal.

The Void Civilization Palace.

The Void Lord looked at Lin Feng and said solemnly:

"Lin Feng, the Galactic Sovereign is a Level 5 Civilization The Observer, and his strength is extremely terrifying."

"Even a peak powerhouse of a level 4 civilization cannot harm him in the slightest."

"Are you sure you want to challenge him?"

Lin Feng nodded firmly:

"I have no choice."

"If Earth becomes a vassal civilization, humanity will lose its freedom forever."

"I would rather die in battle than submit."

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

"Fine. I will give you my final support."

With a wave of his hand, three beams of light flew toward Lin Feng:

[Received the Final Support from the Void Civilization]

[Obtained Artifact: heart of the void (Legendary)]

[Effect: Can merge with all artifacts, upgrading artifact levels to Legendary]

[Special: After merging, all artifact power +200%]

[Obtained Skill Book: Time Stasis Domain (God-level)]

[Effect: Create a permanent time-stop area]

[Range: Entire star system]

[Warning: Skill disappears permanently after use]

[Obtained Fleet: Void Fleet × 10,000 (Peak level 4 civilization combat power)]

Lin Feng felt the surging power within his body and bowed solemnly to the Void Lord:

"Thank you."

The Void Lord shook his head:

"No need to thank me."

"Lin Feng, remember."

"The Galactic Sovereign's weakness is his overconfidence in himself."

"If you can exploit this, there may be a glimmer of hope."

"Also..."

He looked toward the distant starry sky:

"The expansion speed of the crack in the Gate of the Universe has accelerated."

"The original six-month time limit is now only..."

"Three months."

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

Three months?!

The time pressure suddenly spiked!

"I must defeat the Galactic Sovereign and promote to a level 4 civilization within three months."

"And then, grow into a Level 5 Civilization before the crack fully opens."

The Void Lord nodded:

"Correct."

"Lin Feng, good luck."

After returning to Earth, Lin Feng immediately began the final stage of preparation.

He opened the system interface to check artifact merging:

[heart of the void detected]

[Mergeable Artifacts: fallen blade, zeta emperors sword, Star Blade Armor, Wings of Flame, Void Shield]

[Perform all merges?]

"Merge all."

[Merging started...]

A brilliant light enveloped Lin Feng as the five artifacts merged with the heart of the void.

Ten minutes later—

[Merging complete]

[Obtained Legendary Artifact Set: void end set]

[void end set (Legendary)]

Components:

blade of void termination (Attack Power: +50,000)

Void Termination Armor (Defense Power: +200,000)

Wings of Void Termination (Flight Speed: +1000%)

Set Special Effects:

Termination Domain (Passive): All enemies within 100 kilometers have attributes -50%

Void Shield (Passive): Permanently immune to all attacks below level 4 civilization

Time Master (Passive): Time-type skill cooldown -50%

Civilization End (Active): Can release all power at once, dealing a devastating blow

Required Level: Lv. 100

Lin Feng felt the terrifying power within his body, and a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

A Legendary Artifact Set.

Now, he finally had the capital to fight against a Level 5 Civilization The Observer.

"There are still 20 days left." He looked at the starry sky, "Galactic Sovereign, here I come."