Chapter 32 Infiltrating Universe 1! Exploring the Dimensional Palace! The Battle for the Cosmic Key

The seventh day of Earth Civilization's war preparations.

Lin Feng stood on the top floor of the Abyss Administration Bureau's new headquarters, wearing the Crown of Dimensions, sensing the pulse of the Multiverse.

"Lin Feng." Li Xue pushed the door open and entered, holding a report in her hand, "The research and development of the Dimensional Warships and Dimensional Weapons have been completed."

Lin Feng took the report and scanned it quickly:

[Dimensional Technology R&D Report]

R&D Completed:

Dimensional Warship (Universe-class Warship)

Hull: Constructed from dimensional energy

Attack Power: Equivalent to a Level 7 Civilization warship

Special Effects: Can traverse dimensions, immune to spatial lockouts

Dimensional Weapon (Universe-class Weapon)

Dimensional Slash: Can sever dimensions

Dimensional Shield: Can defend against Level 7 Civilization attacks

Dimensional Teleportation: Can instantly traverse the Multiverse

Dimensional Shield (Universe-class Defense System)

Can cover an entire planet

Permanent immunity to attacks below Level 7 Civilization

Can operate continuously for 100 years

"Very good." Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction, "Now, we can enter Universe 1."

He looked at the core team behind him:

"Heavenly Sword, Li Xue, Void Lord (holographic projection)..."

"This time, we are infiltrating the domain of the Cosmic Overlord."

"Our objective—steal the universe key."

Everyone clenched their fists:

"Understood!"

Traversing the Multiverse

Lin Feng activated the Dimensional Walking ability of the Crown of Dimensions.

"Dimensional Walking!"

In an instant, his body turned into a beam of dimensional light, breaking through the boundaries of the Milky Way Galaxy and entering the void of the Multiverse.

Heavenly Sword, Li Xue, and 500 Dimensional Warships followed closely behind.

In the void of the Multiverse, Lin Feng saw countless universes floating like bubbles.

"Universe 1..." he murmured, "it's over there."

The dimensional beam traversed the void, and soon, a brilliant universe appeared ahead.

It was a universe emitting a golden glow, with radiant law energy flowing within.

[Target detected: Universe 1]

[Universe Level: Level 7 Universe]

[Universe Sovereign: Cosmic Overlord (Peak Level 7 Civilization)]

[Threat Level: Universe-class]

"Universe 1..." Lin Feng took a deep breath, "A Level 7 Universe, the domain of the Cosmic Overlord."

"Everyone, act with caution."

"We cannot be discovered by the Cosmic Overlord."

Infiltrating Universe 1

The dimensional beam crossed the boundary of Universe 1 and entered the interior of the universe.

The laws of Universe 1 were extremely powerful; any existence that did not conform to the universal rules would be suppressed.

But the Dimensional Perception capability of the Crown of Dimensions allowed Lin Feng to perfectly evade the Cosmic Overlord's senses.

"Dimensional Perception, activate."

Lin Feng's consciousness quickly covered the entirety of Universe 1.

He saw countless galaxies, countless civilizations, and a massive energy core—

The Universe Core.

The Universe Core was an energy crystal with a diameter exceeding 1,000 light-years, suspended in the center of Universe 1.

And surrounding the Universe Core were countless law channels connecting to various universes in the Multiverse.

"There... is the Cosmic Overlord's Dimension Palace."

Lin Feng sensed that deep within the Universe Core, there was a dimensional space independent of the laws of the universe.

It was a palace composed of pure dimensional energy, emitting a pressure that transcended the universe.

"Dimension Palace..." he murmured, "the universe key should be right there."

Infiltrating the Dimension Palace

Lin Feng led the team across Universe 1, heading straight for the Universe Core.

They carefully avoided the Cosmic Overlord's perception, traversed countless galaxies, and finally arrived at the Universe Core.

"We're here."

Deep within the Universe Core, a massive Dimensional Vortex was slowly rotating.

Inside the vortex, a magnificent palace was vaguely visible.

[Target detected: Dimension Palace]

[Palace Level: Universe-class]

[Guardian: Cosmic Overlord (Peak Level 7 Civilization)]

[Internal Items: universe key, heart of the universe, and other Universe-class treasures]

"Dimension Palace..." Lin Feng gripped the blade of void termination, "this is it."

"Everyone, get ready."

"We are going to infiltrate the palace and steal the universe key."

"Then—we evacuate immediately."

Entering the Dimension Palace

The Dimensional Vortex slowly opened, and Lin Feng led his team inside.

The interior of the palace was extremely grand, with radiant law light flowing along the walls.

Countless treasures floated in the air, emitting Universe-class auras.

[Universe-class treasures detected:]

heart of the universe ×1 (Level 7 Civilization Core)

Universe Law Fragments ×100

Dimensional Energy Cores ×1000

universe key ×1

"The universe key!" Li Xue whispered in excitement, "It's over there!"

In the center of the palace, a brilliant golden key floated in the air, emitting a pressure that transcended the universe.

That was—the universe key.

Lin Feng immediately activated the Dimensional Perception of the Crown of Dimensions to ensure the Cosmic Overlord had not noticed their presence.

"Perception complete, the Cosmic Overlord hasn't discovered us yet."

"Quick, take the universe key."

He carefully flew toward the universe key and reached out his hand.

But just as his fingers were about to touch the universe key—

An indifferent voice resounded through the palace:

"Lin Feng, Civilization Terminator."

"Did you really think you could steal the universe key?"

Lin Feng's pupils constricted.

They were discovered!

Deep within the palace, a massive figure over ten thousand meters tall slowly emerged.

That figure was composed of pure cosmic energy, with countless law patterns flowing across its body.

Its eyes were like two cosmic black holes, emitting a pressure that transcended everything.

[Target detected: Cosmic Overlord]

[Civilization Level: Peak Level 7 Civilization]

[Power: Universe-class Existence]

[Threat Level: Ultimate]

The Cosmic Overlord looked down at Lin Feng, its voice like a cosmic resonance:

"You are the Civilization Guardian of Earth Civilization."

"And the only level 4 civilization to have ever defeated a Level 6 Civilization existence."

"This is quite interesting."

"However—"

"You cannot steal the universe key."

"Because—"

It reached out a hand, and a Universe-class energy ripple swept through the entire palace:

"The universe key belongs only to Level 7 Civilizations."

"A level 4 civilization is not qualified to possess it."

Lin Feng gripped the blade of void termination and activated the power of the Civilization Guardian:

"Cosmic Overlord!"

"I am here to take the universe key!"

"I will close the Gate of the Universe!"

"I will protect the Multiverse!"

"And you—"

"You are merely an obstacle!"

He unfurled the Wings of Void Termination and burned his health points:

"Civilization Terminator · Cosmic Judgment—Termination Judgment!"

A black pillar of light shot directly at the Cosmic Overlord!

But—

The Cosmic Overlord simply waved its hand, and the pillar of light was easily neutralized.

"Lin Feng, your power is not enough."

"A Level 7 Civilization is a realm beyond your imagination."

"Now, let me see—"

"If you can survive."

It opened its arms, and the laws of the entire Universe 1 began to converge.

Countless cosmic patterns merged into its body, and its pressure surged once more!

"Universe Law · Cosmic Judgment!"

A Universe-class energy vortex with a diameter exceeding 100 million kilometers shot straight at Lin Feng!

Lin Feng felt a crushing sense of despair.

This blow was enough to destroy an entire universe!

"Damn it..."

He looked at Heavenly Sword and Li Xue:

"You two, evacuate immediately!"

"I'll block this hit!"

Heavenly Sword cried out:

"No! Lin Feng, we'll stay with you!"

Lin Feng shook his head:

"You must evacuate!"

"The universe key must be taken back!"

"If you die too, there really will be no hope for Earth Civilization!"

He took a deep breath and activated the ultimate effect of the Civilization Guardian talent:

"Civilization Power—Sacrificial Protection!"

[Civilization Guardian · Sacrificial Protection]

Effect: Sacrifice oneself to protect everyone in the civilization

Duration: Permanent

Cost: Death of the Civilization Guardian

"Lin Feng—!" Tears welled up in Li Xue's eyes as she tried to rush over.

"Go!" Lin Feng roared.

Heavenly Sword gritted his teeth, grabbed Li Xue, and activated Dimensional Teleportation:

"Lin Feng, we will definitely come back to save you!"

"Hold on!"

Carrying the universe key, they escaped the Dimension Palace through dimensional teleportation.

Dimension Palace · Lin Feng Faces the Cosmic Overlord Alone

Lin Feng faced the Cosmic Overlord alone and took a deep breath.

"Cosmic Overlord..." he murmured, "I will not let you harm Earth Civilization."

"I will protect the Multiverse."

"Even if—it costs me my life."

The Cosmic Overlord looked at him, a hint of surprise in its voice:

"You actually chose sacrifice."

"Interesting."

"Lin Feng, I'll give you a choice."

"Surrender and become my observer."

"You will gain eternal life and endless power."

"Otherwise—"

"I will erase your existence."

Lin Feng sneered:

"Surrender?"

"Sorry, I don't have that habit."

"Earth Civilization never yields."

"The Multiverse does not need judgment!"

He burned his health points, gathering all his power into the blade of void termination:

"Civilization Terminator · Cosmic Judgment—Termination Judgment!"

The black pillar of light shot toward the Cosmic Overlord once more!

But this time, within the pillar of light was all of Lin Feng's will, all his beliefs, and all his protection for civilization!

BOOM!!!!

Two Universe-class powers clashed!

Lin Feng's body began to crumble, but his gaze remained firm:

"Earth Civilization..."

"Live on..."

"The future... belongs to you..."

His body dissipated completely—

[Player "Lin Feng" has died]

[The Cosmic Overlord's Choice]

The Cosmic Overlord looked at the dissipating Lin Feng and was silent for a moment.

"Lin Feng, Civilization Terminator."

"You are very interesting."

"You remind me of—"

It paused, then said:

"The Ancient Civilization."

"They were just like you, unyielding."

"In the end—they were erased by me."

"However—"

"You are different."

The Cosmic Overlord waved its hand, and a brilliant light emerged from the Universe Core.

It was—the heart of the universe.

"I will not erase you."

"I will give you a chance."

"The heart of the universe is a core I condensed using the laws of the universe."

"If you can withstand the power of the heart of the universe, you will be reborn."

"And, you will evolve into—"

"Peak Level 5 Civilization."

"Otherwise, you will disappear completely."

The light shot straight toward the spot where Lin Feng had dissipated—