Chapter 45 The Horrifying Truth of the First Universe! The Third Core of Civilization Evolution!

Eternal Divine Kingdom · Preparations for the Expedition

On the high platform of the Eternal Divine Kingdom's headquarters, Lin Feng gazed at the starry sky.

"The third civilization evolution core is in the First Universe," Lin Feng's voice was steady and powerful. "Our goal is clear: obtain the third core, then the fourth, the fifth... until all ten are collected."

Heavenly Sword stood beside him, holding the void galaxy end sword: "The Eternal Divine Kingdom now possesses 80 billion Level 10 Civilization members and 10 million Level 10 warships. Combined with the resonance power of the civilization evolution cores... we can handle any challenge."

"But the First Universe is not simple," Lin Feng frowned. "It is the First Universe of the Multiverse and one of the oldest. The civilizations there may have developed to a degree beyond our imagination."

[System Prompt: Target Universe · First Universe]

[Universe Characteristics: Oldest universe, extremely high law density]

[Civilization Distribution: 100,000+ civilizations detected]

[Highest Civilization Level: Unknown (Detection failed)]

[Danger Level: Unknown (Extremely dangerous)]

"Detection failed?" Lin Feng narrowed his eyes. "This means there is a power in the First Universe capable of countering our detection."

Lin Feng waved his hand, and the Eternal Divine Kingdom's communication network instantly covered all members.

"All members of the Eternal Divine Kingdom, hear my command—" Lin Feng's voice spread throughout the entire Eternal Divine Kingdom via the cross-universe communication network. "Our goal is the First Universe, to obtain the third civilization evolution core."

"This is the Eternal Divine Kingdom's First Universe-level expedition!"

"Everyone, prepare to set out!"

First Universe · Arrival

The Eternal Divine Kingdom's fleet—10 million Level 10 Civilization warships carrying 80 billion Level 10 Civilization members—crossed the universe boundary and entered the First Universe.

[First Universe · Characteristic Analysis]

[Law Density: 1,000 times that of an ordinary universe]

[Time Flow Rate: 1/10 of a standard universe]

[Spatial Structure: Highly compressed, existence of numerous spatial rifts]

[Civilization Status: Highly developed, existence of many Level 9 Civilizations]

"The law density is 1,000 times that of an ordinary universe?" Heavenly Sword said in shock. "That's impossible! The law density of a Level 9 Civilization is at most 100 times that of an ordinary universe!"

"Unless..." Lin Feng took a deep breath, "there exists a civilization in the First Universe that surpasses Level 9."

The Eternal Divine Kingdom's fleet had just entered the First Universe when they detected an anomaly.

[Warning: Numerous law fluctuations detected]

[Fluctuation Intensity: Level 10 Civilization × 100]

[Source: Multiple directions]

[Judgment: Multiple Level 10 Civilizations exist in the First Universe]

"Multiple Level 10 Civilizations!" Lin Feng's gaze instantly became sharp. "The First Universe is more dangerous than we imagined."

Just then, the Eternal Divine Kingdom's fleet was surrounded.

100 warships—each emitting the law fluctuations of a Level 10 Civilization—completely encircled the Eternal Divine Kingdom's fleet.

"Invaders!" A voice echoed in Lin Feng's mind. "Who are you? Why have you entered the First Universe?"

Lin Feng looked up and saw the hatches of the 100 warships open, and 100 figures flew out.

100 Level 10 Civilization powerhouses!

Lin Feng's pupils contracted: 100 Level 10 powerhouses... just how many Level 10 Civilizations are there in the First Universe?

Eternal Divine Kingdom VS First Universe Level 10 Civilization Alliance

"We are the Eternal Divine Kingdom," Lin Feng's voice was calm yet powerful. "Our goal is the civilization evolution core."

"The civilization evolution core?" The leading Level 10 powerhouse sneered. "You want that as well?"

"That?" Lin Feng narrowed his eyes. "You know where the civilization evolution core is?"

"Of course," the Level 10 powerhouse said. "There is indeed a civilization evolution core in the First Universe. But you think you can just take it?"

"Why don't we try?" Lin Feng said coldly.

"Foolish!" The Level 10 powerhouse roared, and all 100 Level 10 powerhouses attacked simultaneously!

100 Level 10 law attacks blasted toward the Eternal Divine Kingdom's fleet!

"Eternal Divine Kingdom, counterattack!" Lin Feng ordered loudly.

The 80 billion Level 10 members of the Eternal Divine Kingdom struck at once, meeting the assault with 800 billion Level 10 law attacks!

Boom!

The two forces of Level 10 power collided in the First Universe, causing the entire universe to tremble!

[Combat Analysis]

[Eternal Divine Kingdom: 80 billion Level 10 members, 10 million Level 10 warships]

[First Universe Alliance: 100 Level 10 powerhouses, 100 Level 10 warships]

[Power Comparison: Eternal Divine Kingdom has a clear advantage]

But to Lin Feng's shock, the strength of these 100 Level 10 powerhouses far exceeded his imagination!

They were no ordinary Level 10 Civilizations!

Their law attacks contained a terrifying power of Law Fusion!

Every attack was a fusion of multiple laws!

"Law Fusion?" Lin Feng's pupils shrank. "That is a characteristic of a Level 11 Civilization!"

"Correct," the Level 10 powerhouse sneered. "We are the First Universe's Level 10 Civilization Alliance. Every member has evolved to the peak of Level 10, only one step away from Level 11."

"Level 11 Civilization..." Lin Feng took a deep breath. "So you know of their existence."

"Of course," the Level 10 powerhouse said. "In the First Universe, there once existed a Level 11 Civilization."

"Where did it go?"

"It vanished," the Level 10 powerhouse said. "It is said that it broke through the boundaries of the Multiverse and went to a higher-dimensional existence."

"Higher dimension..." Lin Feng murmured to himself, "Is that the Eternal Civilization?"

"Eternal Civilization?" The Level 10 powerhouse shook his head. "We do not recognize that term. But what is certain is that beyond Level 11, there are even higher levels of existence."

Lin Feng's heart began to race!

If there were levels higher than Level 11, then what was a Level 12 Civilization?

What exactly was the Eternal Civilization?

Fierce Battle · The True Strength of the Level 10 Alliance

The battle reached a fever pitch.

The 80 billion Level 10 members of the Eternal Divine Kingdom fought against the 100 peak Level 10 powerhouses of the First Universe.

Although the Eternal Divine Kingdom had an absolute numerical advantage, the strength of those 100 peak Level 10 powerhouses far exceeded Lin Feng's expectations!

Each of them had mastered the power of Law Fusion, allowing them to merge multiple laws into even more powerful attacks!

Their law attacks could even suppress the Level 10 members of the Eternal Divine Kingdom!

[Combat Data]

[Eternal Divine Kingdom Losses: 20 billion members heavily injured]

[First Universe Alliance Losses: 0]

"Damn it!" Lin Feng roared, "civilization evolution cores, resonate!"

Lin Feng utilized the power of the two civilization evolution cores, and they began to resonate!

[civilization evolution core Resonance]

[Energy Level: Level 11 Civilization]

The law power of a Level 11 Civilization erupted instantly, suppressing all 100 peak Level 10 powerhouses of the First Universe!

"What is this power?" The Level 10 powerhouse said in shock, "Level 11 Civilization?!"

"Correct," Lin Feng sneered, "This is the power of a Level 11 Civilization."

"You... you actually have the power of a Level 11 Civilization?"

"Not us," Lin Feng said, "it's the civilization evolution core."

"civilization evolution core..." The Level 10 powerhouse's pupils contracted, "You found the civilization evolution cores?!"

"We have two," Lin Feng said, "and we will collect all ten."

"All ten..." The Level 10 powerhouse took a deep breath, "Are you trying to create the Eternal Civilization?"

"You know of the Eternal Civilization?" Lin Feng narrowed his eyes.

"Of course," the Level 10 powerhouse said. "The Level 11 Civilization of the First Universe vanished precisely because it tried to create the Eternal Civilization."

"Where did it go?"

"It..." The Level 10 powerhouse's expression became complex, "It failed."

"Failed?" Lin Feng said in shock, "How could a Level 11 Civilization fail?"

"Because it discovered that the very existence of the Eternal Civilization is an error."

Lin Feng's pupils shrank: "What do you mean?"

The Terrifying Truth of the civilization evolution cores

"The Eternal Civilization," the Level 10 powerhouse said, "possesses abilities including Eternal Creation, Eternal Law, Eternal Protection, Eternal Evolution, and Eternal Fusion... but all of this comes at a price."

"A price?"

"The Eternal Civilization needs to consume the Source Power of the Multiverse," the Level 10 powerhouse said. "Once the Eternal Civilization is born, the Source Power of the Multiverse will be extracted infinitely, eventually leading to the collapse of the Multiverse."

Lin Feng's pupils contracted: "What did you say?"

"After creating the prototype of the Eternal Civilization, the Level 11 Civilization of the First Universe discovered this terrifying truth," the Level 10 powerhouse said. "It realized that the existence of the Eternal Civilization meant the end of the Multiverse."

"So it voluntarily gave up on creating the Eternal Civilization?"

"No," the Level 10 powerhouse said. "It chose self-destruction, decomposing the prototype of the Eternal Civilization back into ten civilization evolution cores and scattering them across ten universes."

"And its final command was—"

"—to prevent anyone from ever creating the Eternal Civilization again."

Lin Feng's pupils contracted violently: "What are you saying?"

"I am saying," the Level 10 powerhouse said, "that if you continue to collect the civilization evolution cores and create the Eternal Civilization, you will be the destroyer of the Multiverse."

"You're lying to me!" Lin Feng roared.

"I don't need to lie to you," the Level 10 powerhouse said. "In the records left by the First Universe's Level 11 Civilization, the price of the Eternal Civilization is clearly stated."

"If the Eternal Civilization is born, the Multiverse's Source Power will be drained infinitely, ultimately leading to the collapse of the entire Multiverse."

"Therefore, the Level 11 Civilization of the First Universe chose self-destruction to prevent the birth of the Eternal Civilization."

Lin Feng's pupils contracted violently: "This is impossible..."

[System Prompt: Strong law fluctuations detected]

[Fluctuation Intensity: Level 11 Civilization]

[Source: First Universe Core]

[Judgment: A Level 11 Civilization legacy exists within the core of the First Universe]

Lin Feng took a deep breath; he needed to see the First Universe's Level 11 Civilization legacy for himself!

First Universe Core · The Final Record of the Level 11 Civilization

Lin Feng broke through the encirclement of the First Universe's Level 10 Civilization Alliance and charged into the core of the First Universe.

In the core of the First Universe, there was a massive space-time rift.

Deep within the rift, the law fluctuations of a Level 11 Civilization emanated.

Lin Feng took a deep breath and entered the space-time rift.

Deep inside the rift was a massive palace—the legacy of the Level 11 Civilization!

The palace was covered in inscriptions and drawings.

Lin Feng approached and began to read the text.

[Final Record of the Level 11 Civilization]

[Creator: First Universe Level 11 Civilization]

[Time: 10 billion years after the birth of the Multiverse]

"I am the Level 11 Civilization of the First Universe. I have broken through the limits of Level 10 and become the first Level 11 Civilization in the Multiverse."

"After becoming a Level 11 Civilization, I discovered the secret of the civilization evolution cores."

"There are ten civilization evolution cores in total. If all ten can be collected and fused, the Eternal Civilization (Level 12 Civilization) can be created."

"The Eternal Civilization's capabilities surpass all known civilization levels, including Eternal Creation, Eternal Law, Eternal Protection, Eternal Evolution, and Eternal Fusion."

"But I also discovered that the existence of the Eternal Civilization comes with a terrible price."

"The Eternal Civilization needs to consume the Source Power of the Multiverse. Once it is born, the Source Power will be drained infinitely, eventually leading to the collapse of the entire Multiverse."

"I attempted three solutions to resolve this issue."

"First solution: Reduce the energy consumption of the Eternal Civilization. Failed. The energy consumption cannot be reduced, as it is the essence of the Eternal Civilization."

"Second solution: Find a supplementary source for the Multiverse's Source Power. Failed. The Source Power of the Multiverse is finite and cannot be replenished."

"Third solution: Transfer the existence of the Eternal Civilization outside the Multiverse. Failed. Outside the Multiverse is a void where the Eternal Civilization cannot exist."

"After all three solutions failed, I realized a cruel fact—"

"—the existence of the Eternal Civilization is the end of the Multiverse."

"Therefore, I made a decision."

"I voluntarily gave up on becoming the Eternal Civilization and decomposed the already created prototype back into ten civilization evolution cores."

"I scattered these ten civilization evolution cores across ten universes and sealed them."

"At the same time, I left this record to tell future civilizations—"

"—do not create the Eternal Civilization."

"The Eternal Civilization is not salvation; it is the end."

"If you wish to help the Multiverse, protect the diversity of civilizations and do not attempt to create the Eternal Civilization."

"This is my, the First Universe's Level 11 Civilization's, final warning."

After Lin Feng finished reading, his pupils contracted violently.

So, creating the Eternal Civilization really would destroy the Multiverse!

Then, what should he do?

Should he give up on collecting the civilization evolution cores?

civilization evolution core · The Third

Just as Lin Feng was caught in a dilemma, he detected the fluctuation of a civilization evolution core.

The third civilization evolution core was right here in this palace!

Lin Feng approached and saw a crystal emitting a golden light—the third civilization evolution core!

[Item Obtained: civilization evolution core · The Third]

[civilization evolution core: Acquired]

[civilization evolution core Progress: 3/10]

Lin Feng took a deep breath and put away the third civilization evolution core.

But he didn't know whether he should continue collecting the remaining cores or heed the warning of the Level 11 Civilization and give up on creating the Eternal Civilization.

[System Prompt: Important Decision]

[Option A: Continue collecting civilization evolution cores to create the Eternal Civilization]

[Option B: Give up on collecting civilization evolution cores to protect the Multiverse]

[Option C: Search for a third solution to resolve the price of the Eternal Civilization]

Lin Feng stood in the palace, lost in thought.