Chapter 48 The Sixth Core of Evolution! The Ultimate Cycle of Time Civilization!

Eternal Divine Kingdom · The Mission of Evolution

When the fleet of the Eternal Divine Kingdom left the Third Universe, everyone was immersed in shock.

The truth about the Devouring Civilization and the mission of the Multiverse's evolution made everyone realize the great responsibility they carried.

"Lin Feng," Li Xue's voice carried excitement, "if the Multiverse is truly evolving, then we are the ones driving that evolution!"

"Yes." Lin Feng nodded, "Collecting all ten cores is the key to driving evolution."

"But I still have a question," Tian Jian frowned, "if the Multiverse needs to evolve, why would some civilizations try to stop us? Like the Mirror Civilization?"

"Because of fear," Lin Feng explained, "evolution means change, and change means uncertainty. Some civilizations fear change and would rather maintain the status quo."

"And what about us?" Li Xue pressed, "Aren't we afraid of change?"

"We choose to embrace change." Lin Feng's eyes shone brightly, "Because only through evolution can there be a better future."

"Well said!" Tian Jian raised the sword in his hand, "Then let us continue to drive evolution!"

"Target—the Fourth Universe, let's go!"

Fourth Universe · Time Labyrinth

When the fleet of the Eternal Divine Kingdom entered the Fourth Universe, everyone was stunned.

Everything in the Fourth Universe was of "time."

Stars weren't burning; they were reversing in time, returning from old age to youth. Planets weren't rotating; they were cycling through time, constantly replaying history. Even space itself was filled with ripples of time, as if the entire universe were a giant Time Labyrinth.

"This is... a Time Universe?" Li Xue looked at the data on the detector in shock, "The laws of structure here are completely unstable; time flows at different speeds in different regions!"

"Not only that," Lin Feng narrowed his eyes, "the civilization here may have already evolved into a form that transcends time."

[System Warning: Time fluctuation detected]

[Fluctuation Intensity: Unknown]

[Danger Level: Extremely Dangerous]

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

A figure slowly stepped out from the time ripple. He looked young, but an ancient light flickered in his eyes, as if he had experienced countless reincarnations.

[Target Detected: Leader of the Time Civilization · Lunhui]

[Civilization Level: Beyond Level 10 Civilization]

"Beyond Level 10 Civilization?!" Lin Feng's pupils contracted, "The Fourth Universe also has a beyond Level 10 Civilization?"

"Beyond Level 10 Civilization?" Lunhui's voice carried a hint of sadness, "We haven't transcended; we are trapped."

"Trapped?" Lin Feng was puzzled.

"Yes, trapped in a cycle of time." Lunhui sighed, "Our Fourth Universe has already experienced countless time reincarnations."

"Time reincarnations?" Li Xue could not understand.

"Let me explain." Lunhui began his narration, "At the dawn of the Fourth Universe, the Time Civilization developed to the extreme and mastered the mysteries of time. We thought that by mastering time, we could master everything. But we were wrong."

"Where did you go wrong?" Lin Feng asked.

"We were too confident." Lunhui's voice became heavy, "We tried to create a perfect timeline, but every creation would lead to the collapse of the universe. So, we chose to trace back time and start over."

"Trace back time?" Tian Jian was shocked, "You can trace back the time of the entire universe?"

"Yes," Lunhui nodded, "but every time we do, the universe returns to its initial state, and all history is erased. We call it—the Time Reincarnation."

"Then how many reincarnations have you experienced?" Li Xue asked.

"Countless times." Lunhui's voice carried despair, "We tried countless different timelines, but the result was always the same—the universe would collapse. We are trapped in an eternal cycle, unable to escape."

Lin Feng took a deep breath: "So you have been waiting, waiting for someone to break this cycle."

"Yes," Lunhui nodded, "we waited for one universe epoch after another, and finally, we waited for you."

"Wait for me?" Lin Feng was puzzled.

"Yes, wait for you." Lunhui walked up to Lin Feng, "You are the key to breaking the cycle."

"Why?" Lin Feng pressed.

"Because you possess the civilization evolution core." Lunhui's voice became excited, "The civilization evolution core is not a catalyst for evolution, but the key to breaking the cycle!"

"The key to breaking the cycle?" Lin Feng was shocked, "This is completely different from what was said before!"

"The previous civilizations might have misunderstood," Lunhui explained, "The true purpose of the civilization evolution core is to break the time reincarnation, allowing the universe to develop normally instead of constantly resetting in collapse."

"Then where is the sixth core?" Lin Feng cut straight to the point.

"The sixth core is inside my body." Lunhui pointed to his chest, "But I cannot give it to you directly."

"Why?" Lin Feng looked at Lunhui warily.

"Because the sixth core is the heart of the time reincarnation," Lunhui explained, "If the sixth core is removed, the time reincarnation will collapse, and the Fourth Universe will immediately disintegrate."

"Collapse?" Li Xue's face turned pale, "Then all life in the Fourth Universe..."

"Will all vanish." Lunhui's voice was filled with sorrow, "This is the dilemma we have been struggling with—to break the cycle, the entire universe must be sacrificed."

"There must be a third option." Lin Feng's voice was firm, "I will not let an entire universe vanish."

"A third option?" Lunhui shook his head, "We have searched countless times and found none."

"Then let me find it." Lin Feng's eyes shone brightly.

The Mission and Choice of the Eternal Divine Kingdom

"Lin Feng," Li Xue's voice carried worry, "if there really is no third option, what choice will you make?"

"I will find it." Lin Feng's voice was firm, "I will never sacrifice a universe."

"But what if you can't find it?" Tian Jian pressed.

"Then I will bear the cost." Lin Feng's voice was calm and powerful, "If someone must be responsible for the choice, that person will be me."

"You..." A hint of emotion flashed in Li Xue's eyes.

"But before that, we must find the third option." Lin Feng looked at Lunhui, "Can you tell me the principles of the time reincarnation?"

"Of course." Lunhui nodded, "The heart of the time reincarnation is the sixth civilization evolution core. This core created the time cycle, allowing the universe to automatically reset upon collapse."

"Automatically reset?" Lin Feng frowned, "Then how can the cycle be broken?"

"There are three ways," Lunhui explained, "The first is to collect all ten cores, allowing the civilization evolution core to undergo a qualitative leap and fundamentally change the laws of time."

"And the second?"

"The second is to destroy the sixth core." Lunhui's voice turned cold, "But if the sixth core is destroyed, the Fourth Universe will collapse immediately."

"And the third?"

"The third is to find the creator of the sixth core and ask for the creator's intent." Lunhui's voice carried hope, "If the creator left a way to break the cycle, we can find the third option."

"Who is the creator?" Lin Feng pressed.

"The founder of the Time Civilization—the God of Time." Lunhui's voice was filled with reverence, "He created the sixth core and the time reincarnation. But after his creation, he vanished, leaving behind only a temple."

"Where is the temple?" Lin Feng asked immediately.

"In the core of the Fourth Universe, the Temple of Time." Lunhui pointed toward the starry sky, "But the conditions for entering the temple are extremely harsh."

"What conditions?"

"One must simultaneously experience the three states of time: past, present, and future." Lunhui explained, "Only a life form that has experienced a complete cycle of time can enter the Temple of Time."

"Simultaneously experience three time states?" Li Xue was shocked, "How is that possible?"

"It is impossible for ordinary life forms." Lunhui nodded, "But for you, who possesses civilization evolution cores, perhaps it is possible."

"Let me try." Lin Feng took a deep breath.

The four civilization evolution cores inside his body began to resonate, and power beyond a Level 10 Civilization erupted.

"civilization evolution core—Time Resonance!"

Lin Feng's figure began to blur, as if he existed in the past, present, and future states of time simultaneously.

"He did it!" Lunhui looked at Lin Feng in shock, "He really experienced three time states simultaneously!"

"What?!" Li Xue and Tian Jian were both shocked.

"Lin Feng's time form is changing," Lunhui explained, "He is entering the state required to enter the Temple of Time."

Just then, the Temple of Time at the core of the Fourth Universe slowly opened.

"Go, Lin Feng." Lunhui's voice carried hope, "Enter the temple and find the way to break the cycle."

Lin Feng looked at the Temple of Time and took a deep breath.

"I will definitely find the third option."

His figure vanished from the spot and reappeared at the entrance of the Temple of Time in the next second.

The Ultimate Secret of the Temple of Time

The space inside the Temple of Time completely transcended ordinary human understanding.

The space here was distorted, with past, present, and future interwoven like a giant time kaleidoscope.

Lin Feng walked into the temple and saw an ancient figure sitting in the center.

This figure looked ordinary, but he radiated an aura that transcended civilizations, as if he were the embodiment of time itself.

"You have finally come." The ancient figure spoke.

"Who are you?" Lin Feng asked.

"I am the God of Time, and the creator of the sixth civilization evolution core." The ancient figure's voice was calm, "You may call me—Shi."

"Shi?" Lin Feng frowned, "You created the time reincarnation?"

"Yes, I created the time reincarnation." Shi nodded, "But my purpose was not to let the universe constantly reset in collapse, but to protect the universe."

"Protect the universe?" Lin Feng was puzzled.

"Yes, protect." Shi stood up, "At the dawn of the Fourth Universe, I foresaw that the universe would collapse at some point in the future. To prevent that collapse, I created the time reincarnation, allowing the universe to automatically reset upon collapse to prolong its existence."

"But every time it resets, all history is erased." Lin Feng pressed.

"Yes, that is the price." Shi's voice carried sadness, "But it is better than the universe completely vanishing."

"But now, you have found a way to break the cycle." Lin Feng looked at Shi.

"Yes, I have found it." Shi nodded, "But I need your help."

"What help?"

"I need you to collect all ten civilization evolution cores." Shi explained, "Only when the ten cores resonate can new laws of time be created, allowing the universe to continue normally without the need for reincarnation."

"That is the third option?" Lin Feng's eyes lit up.

"Yes," Shi nodded, "that is the third option—to create new laws to replace the old reincarnation."

"That's great!" Lin Feng said excitedly, "So what should I do now?"

"Continue to collect the remaining five cores." Shi's voice was firm, "When you have collected all ten cores, we will be able to create the new laws and break the time reincarnation."

"And the sixth core?" Lin Feng pressed, "Can I take it now?"

"No." Shi shook his head, "The sixth core is the heart of the time reincarnation; if you take it now, the universe will collapse immediately. You need to collect the remaining five cores first, and then return to take the sixth core."

"Understood." Lin Feng nodded, "I will be back."

"Go, Lin Feng." Shi's voice carried encouragement, "I believe you can do it."

Lin Feng took a deep breath and turned to leave the Temple of Time.

When he returned to the fleet, everyone looked at him expectantly.

"Lin Feng, did you find it?" Li Xue asked urgently.

"I found it." Lin Feng nodded, "The third option is to collect all ten cores and create new laws to replace the old reincarnation."

"That's great!" Tian Jian said excitedly, "Then let's continue collecting!"

"Yes," Lin Feng looked toward the starry sky, "there are still five cores waiting for us."

"Next target—the Fifth Universe!"