Chapter 36 The True Ruler of the Universe Returns! The Ultimate Truth of the Universe!

Outside Earth's atmosphere, battlefield ruins.

Lin Feng floated in the void, gazing into the depths of the Multiverse. He could feel a pressure far more terrifying than before returning.

It wasn't the peak of a Level 7 Civilization, but an existence that transcended civilization levels altogether.

"Lin Feng, you... what have you done?" Heavenly Sword's voice was filled with fear. "The Cosmic Overlord's consciousness hasn't dissipated, and..."

"I know." Lin Feng took a deep breath. "The true Cosmic Overlord is coming back."

Li Xue looked at the system panel, her face pale: [Detected unknown energy fluctuations · Transcending Level 7 Civilization]

"Transcending Level 7 Civilization?" Heavenly Sword's voice trembled. "How is that possible?"

"This is the truth of the universe," Lin Feng said in a low voice.

In the void, a rift slowly opened.

This time there was no terrifying pressure, no storm of laws—only a tranquility that made all laws submit.

A figure stepped out of the rift.

He wasn't a ten-thousand-meter giant, nor an entity composed of pure energy. He looked no different from a human—a young man in white robes with a faint smile on his face.

But everyone could sense the power radiating from him that transcended everything.

"Hello, Lin Feng." His voice was calm, yet it echoed throughout the entire Multiverse. "I am the creator of this universe, and the true Cosmic Overlord."

Lin Feng clenched his fists. "You... created the universe?"

"Yes." The white-robed youth nodded. "The universe, civilizations, laws... I created it all."

"Then why do you want to destroy them?" Lin Feng asked angrily. "Those ancient civilizations, those universes you destroyed..."

"Destroy?" The white-robed youth shook his head. "I have never destroyed anything. I am simply... rebooting."

"Rebooting?"

"Yes, rebooting," the white-robed youth explained. "Every universe has its life cycle. When a universe develops to its limit, it falls into stagnation and can no longer evolve. At that point, a reboot is necessary to make room for a new universe."

"Then what about me?" Lin Feng asked. "The talents I awakened, the artifacts I obtained..."

"Those were all given to you by me." The white-robed youth smiled. "From the moment you entered this game, you were my chosen agent. Did you think everything you have was earned through your own efforts? No, it was all arranged by me."

Lin Feng felt a wave of dizziness. "You mean... I'm just a puppet?"

"No, not a puppet," the white-robed youth shook his head. "An agent. I need someone to lead this universe's civilization to its peak, and then... reboot it."

"Reboot it?!" Lin Feng shouted in rage. "You're telling me to destroy Earth Civilization?!"

"It's not destruction, it's a reboot," the white-robed youth repeated. "Earth Civilization has developed to its limit and can no longer evolve. It needs to be rebooted to make room for higher-level civilizations."

"I won't accept it!" Lin Feng roared. "By what right do you decide whether we live or die?!"

The white-robed youth sighed. "I knew you wouldn't accept it. But this is the law of the universe; no one can defy it."

He raised his hand, and a terrifying power began to condense.

[System Warning: Detected initiation of Universe Reboot Program]

[Reboot Countdown: 10 minutes]

"In 10 minutes, this universe will be rebooted," the white-robed youth said calmly. "You have two choices."

"The first choice is to accept the reboot. I will make you the creator of the next universe. You can personally create a new universe—a perfect one."

"The second choice is to resist. You will be rebooted along with this universe, and your consciousness will dissipate completely, never to be reborn."

Lin Feng fell silent.

Accept the reboot and become the creator of the next universe? That meant he would have to personally destroy Earth Civilization, destroy 8 billion players, and destroy everyone he cared about.

Resist? That meant he would perish along with Earth Civilization.

"I... I choose a third path." Lin Feng looked up, a resolute light flashing in his eyes.

"A third path?" The white-robed youth frowned. "There are only two choices, not a third."

"There is one." Lin Feng took a deep breath. "I'm going to break this law."

[System Notification: Detected Lin Feng activating a special ability]

[Ability Name: Law Annihilation · Finality]

For the first time, the white-robed youth showed genuine surprise. "You... you want to oppose the laws of the universe?"

"Not oppose, but break them," Lin Feng said softly. "The laws of the universe are not absolute. As long as there is enough power, they can be changed."

The power of the heart of the universe within him began to surge wildly.

[heart of the universe Power Charging: 0% → 100%]

As it turned out, the power of the heart of the universe had never been exhausted. It had simply been dormant within Lin Feng, waiting for its final awakening.

"The heart of the universe..." the white-robed youth murmured to himself. "I see. You actually found a fragment of the heart of the universe."

"No, it's not a fragment." Lin Feng shook his head. "The heart of the universe has always been inside me."

"From the moment I began to awaken my max-level talents, the heart of the universe merged with me."

"I just... never realized it until now."

The white-robed youth was silent for a moment, then said:

"Interesting."

"To think you actually found the heart of the universe."

"But even with the heart of the universe, it's impossible for you to break the laws of the universe."

"Because the laws of the universe were created by me."

Lin Feng sneered:

"Then, can you change the laws of the universe?"

The white-robed youth nodded. "Of course. I am the creator of the universe; naturally, I can change its laws."

"Then that's fine." A glint flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. "If I become the creator of the next universe, I can also change the laws of the universe, right?"

The white-robed youth frowned. "You... what are you trying to do?"

Lin Feng didn't answer, but instead said directly:

"I choose to accept the reboot."

"To become the creator of the next universe."

The white-robed youth showed a satisfied smile. "Very well, Lin Feng. You've made the right choice."

"Come, take the Scepter of the Universe."

With a wave of his hand, brilliant white light condensed into a scepter and flew toward Lin Feng.

Lin Feng reached out and took the scepter, instantly feeling an infinite power flood into his body.

[Obtained Universe Scepter]

[Became Universe Creator]

[Permission: Can modify universe laws]

[Permission: Can reboot the universe]

[Permission: Can create universes]

Lin Feng gripped the scepter and looked at the white-robed youth:

"Now, I have the right to modify the laws of the universe, don't I?"

The white-robed youth nodded. "Yes."

"Good."

Lin Feng raised the scepter and spoke in a low voice:

"First law modification—Universe Reboot Program, canceled."

"Second law modification—The right to survival for all civilizations, eternal and unchanging."

"Third law modification—The power of the Universe Creator shall be supervised by all civilizations."

"Fourth law modification—Any civilization has the right to choose its own destiny."

"Fifth law modification—The universe shall no longer be dominated by a single individual."

As Lin Feng's voice fell, a brilliant white light illuminated the entire Multiverse.

[System Notification: Universe Law Modification beginning]

[Law 1: Universe Reboot Program → Canceled]

[Law 2: Civilization Right to Survival → Eternal and Unchanging]

[Law 3: Universe Creator Power → Supervised]

[Law 4: Civilization Right to Choice → Complete Freedom]

[Law 5: Cosmic Ruler → Multiverse Council]

[Universe Law Modification complete]

The white-robed youth's pupils shrank sharply:

"You... you actually modified the laws of the universe?"

Lin Feng sneered:

"Yes."

"I didn't just modify the laws; I abolished your dictatorial rule."

"From today onward, the universe will be jointly managed by the Multiverse Council."

"Every civilization will have a voice."

The white-robed youth was silent for a while, then said:

"Lin Feng, you... you want to overthrow me?"

Lin Feng shook his head:

"Not overthrow, but reform."

"The universe should not be dominated by a single individual."

"All civilizations have the right to choose their own destiny."

The white-robed youth looked at Lin Feng and suddenly laughed.

"Interesting."

"You are the first agent who has dared to question me."

"And the first agent to successfully modify the laws of the universe."

He took a deep breath:

"Fine."

"I accept your reform."

"From today onward, the universe will be jointly managed by the Multiverse Council."

"But—"

He looked at Lin Feng:

"As a price, you must guard this universe forever."

"You will lose your freedom and become the eternal Guardian of the Universe."

Lin Feng did not hesitate:

"I am willing."

"For the future of all civilizations, I am willing to pay any price."

The white-robed youth nodded:

"Very well."

"Then, the Multiverse Council is established."

"You are its first member."

"And, the Guardian of the Universe."