Chapter 39: The Tenth Universe Exploration! Ancient Civilization Ruins!

The headquarters of the Cross-Universe Civilization Alliance is located in the central galaxy of the 3rd Universe.

Lin Feng stood on the high platform of the headquarters, gazing at the starry sky. After 180 days of construction, the Cross-Universe Civilization Alliance had developed into the most powerful civilization alliance in the Multiverse.

9 civilizations, 72 billion members, and 9 million Void Warships. Behind these numbers lay countless days and nights of effort and sacrifice.

"Leader," Li Xue walked onto the high platform and stood beside Lin Feng, her eyes flickering with complex emotions. "The fourth volume is about to begin."

"Indeed." Lin Feng nodded slightly. "The New Era arc."

He turned around and looked at Li Xue. In her eyes, there was both anticipation for the unknown and a faint worry.

"What do you want to ask?" Lin Feng asked softly.

"The New Era arc... means we have to explore more unknown universes." Li Xue took a deep breath. "The 10th Universe; the Alliance's intelligence indicates that it is very dangerous there."

Lin Feng was silent for a moment, then looked into the depths of the starry sky. "Danger is inevitable. But if we don't go, what will happen to the civilizations trapped in the cosmic rifts?"

Li Xue lowered her head, her fingers gently twisting together. "I understand. It's just... I worry about the sacrifices."

"I know." Lin Feng reached out and patted her shoulder. "But in order to protect the Multiverse, we must move forward."

Tian Jian stepped out from the shadows, his sword aura formidable. "Leader, I have led the army and finished preparations. We can depart at any time."

Lin Feng looked at this loyal warrior and smiled slightly. "Then let's set off. The next exploration target—" He pointed to the starry sky, "—is the 10th Universe."

Day 1: Exploration of the 10th Universe Initiated

Lin Feng launched the 10th Universe exploration plan. 1 million Void Warships and 8 billion elite members—this was the largest exploration fleet in the Alliance's history.

"The detection signals from the 10th Universe are very strange." Li Xue stared at the waveform chart on the holographic projection, her brows furrowed. "I can detect a certain... ancient aura."

"Ancient?" Tian Jian frowned. "Are you saying a civilization older than ours?"

"Exactly." Li Xue's fingers operated quickly on the console. "The frequency and structure of the energy ripples do not belong to the category of any known civilization at all."

Lin Feng walked to the projection and carefully observed the flickering light points. "Ancient civilization... If it's true, then we might discover important information about the laws of the universe."

He took a deep breath, feeling the pulsation of the heart of the universe within him. This power was what he had obtained in the second volume, and it was the foundation that supported him to this day.

"Prepare for transition." Lin Feng issued the order. "The target is the 10th Universe."

"Understood!" The fleet commander's voice rang out. "All personnel prepare for transition!"

As ripples in space spread out, the massive fleet began to disappear into the starry sky, advancing toward the unknown 10th Universe.

Days 1-10: Exploration of the 10th Universe

The moment Lin Feng led the fleet into the 10th Universe, everyone was shocked by the scene before them.

There were no planets or galaxies here, only endless void and floating, broken nebulae. The entire universe was in an eerie silence, as if time had stopped flowing here.

"It's... too quiet here." There was a hint of unease in Tian Jian's voice. "No signs of life, no energy fluctuations, there is nothing."

"That's not right." Lin Feng closed his eyes and sensed the surrounding space. "There are very strong remnants of laws here."

"Remnants of laws?" Li Xue scanned the surroundings rapidly. "The level... My god, it's a Level 8 civilization!"

"Level 8 civilization?" Tian Jian was shocked. "Two levels higher than us?"

"And it is a Level 8 civilization from a very, very long time ago." Lin Feng opened his eyes, a gleam in them. "If there are truly ancient civilization ruins in the 10th Universe, we might find the key to breaking through to a Level 9 civilization."

On the 5th day, the exploration team discovered the first clue in a broken nebula.

"Energy reaction detected!" Li Xue's report rang out. "There is a structure in the nebula ahead!"

Lin Feng immediately ordered the fleet to slow down and sent the exploration team to investigate. When they approached, everyone gasped.

It was a massive metal structure; although it was dilapidated, one could still feel its former glory. The outer walls of the structure were covered with complex runes, each one radiating powerful law energy.

"This is... an outpost of an ancient civilization." Lin Feng said softly. "Just an outpost, yet it is guarded by Level 7 void monsters."

"Level 7 monsters?" Tian Jian tightened his grip on his sword hilt. "How many are there?"

"100." Li Xue analyzed the data quickly. "They should be the guards of the outpost."

Lin Feng took a deep breath, feeling the power of the heart of the universe within him. The power of a temporary Level 8 civilization, though only temporary, was enough to contend with Level 7 monsters.

"Prepare for battle." Lin Feng's voice echoed in the fleet channel. "This is our first battle in the 10th Universe."

After 3 days of fierce fighting, all 100 Level 7 void monsters were eliminated. The Alliance also paid a price: 5 million members killed in action and 5,000 warships destroyed.

"It was worth it." Lin Feng looked at the spoils—100 Level 8 civilization law fragments. "These fragments can help us increase our strength faster."

Days 11-30: Deepening into the 10th Universe

As the exploration deepened, Lin Feng discovered more and more ancient civilization ruins. Energy stations, research institutes, training grounds... Each ruin represented the glory of the ancient civilization.

But every ruin meant a bloody battle.

On the 20th day, the Alliance had already lost 8 million members and 8,000 warships, but had obtained 200 Level 8 civilization law fragments.

On the 30th day, the cumulative losses reached 12 million members and 12,000 warships, but 50 Level 8 civilization law fragments were obtained.

Lin Feng stood on the bridge of the warship, looking at the rising casualty numbers, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

"Leader." Li Xue walked to his side and handed him a cup of hot tea. "Do you need to rest?"

"No need." Lin Feng took the tea and looked at the deep black universe. "These sacrifices... are all for the victory of the future."

"I know." Li Xue said softly. "But I am also worried that our casualties will continue to grow."

"If we cannot even bear this little sacrifice, how can we protect the Multiverse?" Lin Feng took a sip of tea, feeling the warmth spread through his body. "Continue forward; we have enough strength."

Day 31: Discovery of the Ancient Civilization Main City

On the 31st day, the exploration team made the most important discovery in the central region of the 10th Universe—the Ancient Civilization Main City.

It was a magnificent city, floating in the void, surrounded by layers of energy shields. Inside the city, countless towering buildings pierced the sky, and every building radiated powerful law energy.

"This is... the Ancient Civilization Main City." There was shock in Tian Jian's voice. "It is preserved so well."

"Because someone is guarding it." Li Xue scanned the area around the city rapidly. "10 powerful energy reactions detected; they should be... Level 8 void monsters."

"Level 8 monsters..." Lin Feng took a deep breath. "True Level 8 civilization monsters."

He closed his eyes and felt the power of the heart of the universe within him. The power of a temporary Level 8 civilization, combined with the support of the law fragments, should be able to barely contend with the Level 8 monsters.

"Prepare to attack the city." Lin Feng ordered. "This is our most important battle in the 10th Universe."

Days 32-40: Siege of the Ancient Civilization Main City

The siege began.

10 Level 8 void monsters walked out from the main city, each radiating terrifying pressure. Their bodies were composed entirely of law energy, surrounded by powerful energy fields.

"Level 8 civilization beginner-level monsters..." Lin Feng narrowed his eyes. "It seems the level of the ancient civilization is indeed very high."

He launched the attack first, and a light blade capable of tearing the universe apart swept across. But the Level 8 void monster blocked the attack directly with a Level 8 law shield; the light blade stirred up layers of ripples on the shield but could not penetrate it.

"Level 8 law shield..." Lin Feng frowned. "It seems normal attacks cannot break through."

He took a deep breath and mobilized the power of the heart of the universe within him. The power of a temporary Level 8 civilization began to surge, and the surrounding space began to twist.

"Multiverse: Final Judgment!"

A light blade transcending Level 8 civilization swept across, the Level 8 void monsters' shields were instantly torn apart, and 5 Level 8 void monsters turned to dust in the light blade.

But the remaining 5 monsters began to counterattack. 5 terrifying forces of law surged toward Lin Feng and the fleet; Lin Feng blocked 3 of them with the power of the heart of the universe, but 2 still landed on the fleet.

20,000 warships turned into fragments, and 5 million members dissipated in the law impact.

Lin Feng took a deep breath, looking at these casualties, fury ignited in his heart: "Enough. Prepare the ultimate attack."

After 9 days of fierce fighting, all 10 Level 8 void monsters were eliminated, and the Alliance paid the price of 45 million members and 45,000 warships.

But in the end, the gates of the Ancient Civilization Main City opened to the Alliance.

Day 41: Entering the Ancient Civilization Main City

The interior of the main city was well-preserved, filled everywhere with the technology and architecture of a Level 8 civilization. Lin Feng led the exploration team deep into the city, finally arriving at the core area—a massive database palace.

"This is... the core database of the ancient civilization." Li Xue's voice trembled. "It might contain the ultimate secret of the laws of the universe."

Lin Feng walked to the database and placed his hand on the console. The power of the heart of the universe surged, and the database began to start up.

"Accessing..." Lin Feng said softly. "I need a little time."

1%... 10%... 50%... 100%

The information from the database appeared entirely in Lin Feng's mind, and his expression began to become grave.

The Ultimate Secret of the Laws of the Universe

Lin Feng looked at the information in the database, his expression grave.

It turned out that the true function of the laws of the universe was to maintain the stability of the universe. When a universe developed to the extreme, it would produce too much energy and law; this energy and law would break the balance of the universe, causing the universe to collapse.

In order to prevent the universe from collapsing, the laws of the universe would initiate a reboot program, resetting the universe to its initial state.

This was the reason why the universe kept reincarnating.

But the ancient civilization discovered a method that could break this cycle—

That was to develop a universe to the extreme, and then condense the essence of this universe into a "Core of Universal Origin."

The Core of Universal Origin could provide infinite energy and law, enough to support the universe's continuous evolution, without the need for a reboot.

"Level 9 civilization..." Lin Feng muttered to himself. "So a Level 9 civilization is the ultimate form of the universe."

He continued to read the information in the database, when suddenly, a line of text caught his attention.

[The End of the Ancient Civilization]

The ancient civilization successfully condensed the Core of Universal Origin and reached a Level 9 civilization.

But the power of a Level 9 civilization was too strong; the Multiverse could not withstand such power. Ultimately, the Multiverse collapsed, and the ancient civilization disappeared along with the Multiverse.

"Multiverse collapse..." Lin Feng took a deep breath. "So the ancient civilization disappeared because they reached a Level 9 civilization, causing the Multiverse to collapse."

He looked at the last line in the database.

[The Only Hope]

Only by finding the Core of Universal Origin could the collapse of the Multiverse be avoided.

Only by condensing the Core of Universal Origin and reaching a Level 9 civilization could one truly break the laws of the universe and achieve the continuous evolution of civilization.

Lin Feng took a deep breath, understanding the task ahead.

"We need to condense the Core of Universal Origin and reach a Level 9 civilization."

Days 42-60: Searching for More Clues in the Main City

Lin Feng searched for more clues in the Ancient Civilization Main City and found the method to condense the Core of Universal Origin.

"The first step is to develop a universe to the extreme, reaching the peak of a Level 8 civilization."

"The second step is to condense all the essence of this universe, including civilization, laws, and energy."

"The third step is to use the universe key as a medium to condense the Core of Universal Origin."

Lin Feng looked at the universe key in his hand and took a deep breath. "So it is the key to condensing the Core of Universal Origin."

He continued searching and finally found an even more important piece of information—

[Location of the Core of Universal Origin]

The Core of Universal Origin was sealed in the depths of the 10th Universe, guarded by a guardian at the peak of a Level 8 civilization.

Only by defeating the guardian at the peak of a Level 8 civilization could one obtain the Core of Universal Origin.

"A guardian at the peak of a Level 8 civilization..." Lin Feng said softly. "This is my final challenge in the 10th Universe."

Days 61-90: Heading to the Depths of the 10th Universe

Lin Feng decided to head to the depths of the 10th Universe to find the Core of Universal Origin.

Days 61-80, the exploration team traversed the dangerous regions of the 10th Universe and encountered countless Level 8 void monsters. After 20 days of fierce fighting, all the monsters were eliminated, and the Alliance lost 80 million members and 80,000 warships.

Days 81-90, the exploration team finally arrived at the depths of the 10th Universe.

There, they saw the Core of Universal Origin—a massive golden ball of light floating in the void, surrounded by layers of energy shields. Inside the ball of light, infinite power seemed to be surging.

"Core of Universal Origin..." Lin Feng gazed at the ball of light and took a deep breath. "This is the hope of the Multiverse."

But just at this moment, a terrifying pressure came from the depths.

A guardian at the peak of a Level 8 civilization, ten thousand meters tall, walked out from the darkness. Its body was composed entirely of law energy, surrounded by law fluctuations that transcended Level 8.

"Guardian at the peak of a Level 8 civilization..." Lin Feng took a deep breath. "This is an existence second only to a Level 9 civilization."

He closed his eyes and felt the power of the heart of the universe within him. The power of a temporary Level 8 civilization, while strong, still had a gap to contend with the peak of a Level 8 civilization.

"To defeat him," Lin Feng said in a low voice, "I need to break through to the true peak of a Level 8 civilization, not a temporary one."

He took a deep breath and looked at the 8 billion members and 1 million warships behind him.

"Are you ready?"

"Ready!" The voices of 8 billion members echoed in the void, filled with firmness and determination.

"Then let us begin."

Lin Feng took a deep breath and stepped onto the path of the final challenge.