Chapter 47 Nightmare Creatures of the Third Universe!

Eternal Divine Kingdom: A Journey Across the Multiverse

When the fleet of the Eternal Divine Kingdom left the Second Universe, everyone fell silent.

The truth of the Mirror Civilization weighed heavily on everyone's hearts—the civilization evolution core was not the key to creating an Eternal Civilization, but the button to restart the Multiverse.

"Lin Feng," Li Xue's voice carried a sense of unease, "if the civilization evolution core really restarts the Multiverse, aren't we just digging our own graves by continuing to collect them?"

"That's why we must collect all ten cores." Lin Feng's gaze was deep. "Only by mastering the complete power can we find a third option."

"But what if a third option doesn't exist?" Li Xue pressed.

"Then I will stop the restart myself," Lin Feng's voice was as firm as iron, "even if it means making an enemy of the entire Multiverse."

Heavenly Sword patted Lin Feng's shoulder: "You won't be alone."

Lin Feng smiled: "Of course, I have you all."

"Target—Third Universe, move out!"

Third Universe: Nightmare World

When the fleet of the Eternal Divine Kingdom entered the Third Universe, everyone was shocked once again.

Everything in the Third Universe was "alive."

Stars breathed, planets writhed, and even space itself pulsated, as if the entire universe were a single giant organism.

"Is this... a living universe?" Li Song looked at the data on the probe with a pale face. "The structure of the laws here is completely unstable; every particle contains life!"

"Not only that," Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, "the civilizations here may have evolved into forms that transcend life."

[System Warning: Life fluctuations detected]

[Fluctuation Intensity: Unknown]

[Danger Level: Extremely Dangerous]

Just then, a terrifying shadow appeared in front of the Eternal Divine Kingdom's fleet.

It was a massive organism, larger than the entire Milky Way Galaxy, its body composed of countless biological tissues, tentacles winding through the starry sky, and eyes as deep as black holes.

[Target Detected: Nightmare Creature - Devourer]

[Civilization Level: Beyond Level 10 Civilization]

"Beyond Level 10 Civilization?!" Lin Feng's pupils constricted violently. "How is that possible?"

"Because the Devourer is not a civilization," a voice rang out directly in Lin Feng's mind, "it is the will of the Third Universe itself."

The Terrifying Evolution of the Devourer Civilization

"The will of the Third Universe?" Lin Feng looked toward the starry sky.

In that instant, countless lifeforms emerged from the stars.

Some were eyes the size of planets, some were tentacles the size of stars, and some were life-waves the size of nebulae; each one radiated terrifying life fluctuations.

"We're surrounded." Heavenly Sword tightened his grip on the void galaxy end sword.

"No," Lin Feng shook his head, "they aren't here to attack us. They are here... to feed."

"To feed?" Li Xue was shocked.

"Look." Lin Feng pointed toward the sky.

Those terrifying lifeforms began to devour one another. Smaller organisms were swallowed by larger ones, and the larger ones were swallowed by even larger ones. The entire Third Universe had turned into a purgatory.

"This is the truth of the Third Universe." A grand voice rang out. "I am the leader of the Devourer Civilization. You may call me—Devour."

Lin Feng looked toward the source of the voice and saw a lifeform composed of countless corpses slowly floating toward them.

"Devourer Civilization?" Lin Feng narrowed his eyes.

"Yes," Devour's voice carried a sense of satisfaction, "the rules of the Third Universe are simple—the strong devour the weak, evolving constantly."

"Evolution?" Lin Feng frowned. "Your so-called evolution is just mutual devouring?"

"It is not mutual devouring," Devour shook its head, "it is optimization. The devoured do not die; they merge into the devourer, becoming a stronger existence."

"This is simply madness." Li Xue could not accept this method of "evolution."

"Madness?" Devour sneered. "This is the most perfect form of evolution. No waste, no weaklings. All life is constantly optimized, eventually reaching the ultimate form of evolution."

"Ultimate form?" Lin Feng pressed.

"Yes, the ultimate form—devouring the Multiverse and becoming the new Cosmic Will." Devour's voice was full of ambition.

Lin Feng took a deep breath. "Then you must know where the fifth civilization evolution core is."

"Of course I know," Devour nodded, "the fifth core is inside my body."

"Inside your body?" Lin Feng looked warily at the lifeform composed of countless corpses.

"Yes," Devour explained, "I devoured all the civilizations of the Third Universe, including one that was a carrier for a civilization evolution core. Now, that core is my heart."

"So you're here to stop me from collecting the cores?" Lin Feng said coldly.

"No," Devour shook its head, "I am here to make a deal with you."

"A deal?" Lin Feng was puzzled.

"I can give you the fifth core," Devour's voice was seductive, "but you must agree to one condition."

"What condition?"

"Help me devour the other nine universes." Greed flashed in Devour's eyes. "Help me become the new Will of the Multiverse."

The Choice of the Eternal Divine Kingdom

"You want to devour the other nine universes?" Li Xue's voice trembled. "That means every life in those universes will be devoured by you!"

"So what?" Devour said dismissively. "To be devoured by my will is their honor."

"In your dreams," Heavenly Sword countered loudly.

"Refusing me?" Devour's voice turned cold. "Then perhaps you do not know how many subordinates I have."

Devour waved a hand, and tens of thousands of terrifying lifeforms emerged in the Third Universe, each possessing power beyond a Level 10 Civilization.

"These are my offspring," Devour said proudly, "each has undergone countless devouring optimizations. They are the most perfect lifeforms."

"Perfect lifeforms?" Lin Feng sneered. "You're just monsters."

"Monsters?" Devour grew angry. "Look at you humans—weak, incompetent, a waste of resources. I, on the other hand, represent the perfect direction of evolution!"

"The perfect direction of evolution?" Lin Feng's voice turned icy. "And that's just eating each other?"

"You cannot understand." Devour's voice was full of disdain. "Once you have experienced the rules of the Third Universe, you will understand."

"Then let me try." Lin Feng raised the void galaxy end sword. "Eternal Divine Kingdom, all-out attack!"

800 billion law-based attacks blasted toward the army of the Devourer Civilization, but terrifyingly, every single attack was devoured.

"It's useless," Devour sneered. "In this universe, my will is the rule. I devour all."

Sure enough, as soon as the attacks touched the lifeforms of the Devourer Civilization, they were consumed.

"What?!" Heavenly Sword watched in shock as his attacks were devoured. "How is this possible?"

"Because this is the Third Universe," Devour's voice was arrogant, "my will is the Will of the Universe."

"Then what about an attack from outside the laws?" Lin Feng frowned.

He closed his eyes, and the four civilization evolution cores inside him began to resonate.

"civilization evolution core—Resonance!"

Power beyond a Level 10 Civilization erupted. Lin Feng's figure vanished and reappeared in front of Devour in the next second.

The void galaxy end sword slashed down!

*Chila—*

A massive rift was torn into Devour's body, but the wound healed instantly.

"It's useless," Devour laughed, "I am the Devouring Will. My will is eternal."

"Eternal?" Lin Feng sneered. "Then let me show you what true eternity is."

Lin Feng took a deep breath, and the four civilization evolution cores inside him began to resonate frantically.

This time, it wasn't just a burst of power, but a collision of wills.

"civilization evolution core—Will Resonance!"

A force of will transcending civilization erupted, clashing head-on with Devour's will.

"ROAR!!!"

Devour let out a pained roar as its body began to collapse.

"Impossible!" Devour watched in shock as its body crumbled. "My will cannot be defeated!"

"Because your will is the will to devour," Lin Feng's voice was calm, "while my will is the will to protect."

"The will to protect?!" Devour could not understand.

"Yes, the will to protect guards everything, including you." Lin Feng's voice softened. "You are trapped in a cycle of devouring, unable to extricate yourself. I will help set you free."

"No... I don't need to be set free..." Devour's voice was filled with fear.

"Then I shall help you." Lin Feng raised the void galaxy end sword once more.

This time, the sword light did not contain the power of destruction, but the power of protection.

"Sword of Protection—Sever the Cycle of Devouring!"

The sword light slashed down, striking Devour's core directly.

"ROAR!!!"

Devour let out one last roar as its body completely collapsed, turning into countless motes of light that dissipated into the starry sky.

[Target Slain: Leader of the Devourer Civilization - Devour]

[Item Obtained: Fifth civilization evolution core]

[Collection Progress: 5/10]

Just then, the motes of light began to converge, eventually forming the figure of a human.

"Thank you..." the figure's voice was full of gratitude.

"Who are you?" Lin Feng asked.

"I am the original will of the Third Universe," the figure said. "Before Devour appeared, I was the will that protected the universe. But later, Devour's power grew beyond my control, and I was consumed, becoming a part of it."

"And now?" Lin Feng pressed.

"Now, I have been liberated by you." The figure smiled. "As a token of my gratitude, I will tell you a secret."

"What secret?"

"The true purpose of the civilization evolution cores," the figure said, "is not to restart the Multiverse, nor to create an Eternal Civilization, but to evolve the Multiverse itself."

"Evolve the Multiverse?" Lin Feng was shocked.

"Yes," the figure nodded, "the Multiverse is decaying and needs to evolve to continue. The civilization evolution cores are the catalysts for that evolution."

"Evolve..." Lin Feng said thoughtfully.

"When you collect all ten cores, the Multiverse will begin to evolve," the figure continued, "and evolution means a new beginning."

"A new beginning..." A glint of light flashed in Lin Feng's eyes.

"Go, Lin Feng." The figure began to dissipate. "Five more cores are waiting for you. Remember, the true enemy is not the Multiverse itself, but those who would stop the evolution."

Lin Feng watched the figure vanish, falling into deep thought.

"Lin Feng, are you okay?" Li Xue asked with concern.

"I'm fine." Lin Feng nodded. "I understand now. The true goal is not to stop the restart, but to drive the evolution."

"Evolution?" Heavenly Sword was puzzled.

"Yes, evolution." Lin Feng looked at the stars. "The Multiverse needs to evolve, and we are the ones who will drive it."