Chapter 71 The Observer Beyond the Multiverse! An External Threat to Eternal Civilizations!

Three days have passed since the resolution of the triple threat, and the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet continues its balanced patrol across various regions of the Multiverse.

During these three days, the three dimensions of the Multiverse have maintained an unprecedented state of stability. The balance of order and chaos in Chaos Civilization has reached a historical optimal, the causal understanding network of Quantum Civilization operates perfectly, and the Realm of Nothingness functions stably as the background of existence.

"Eternal Guardian," Li Xue's voice came from the control console, "Multiverse monitoring shows that all abnormal fluctuations have disappeared. The physical balance, causal chains, and cognitive understanding of the entire Multiverse are in perfect condition."

"Very good." Lin Feng stood on the bridge, his gaze piercing through the stars, "This indicates that the integration of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution was successful, and the Power of Eternal Evolution is now capable of safeguarding the complete existence of the Multiverse."

"So, what is our next mission?" Tian Jian asked.

Lin Feng closed his eyes, and the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution resonated simultaneously. His Eternal Perception instantly covered the entire Multiverse, even beginning to extend beyond it.

In the endless void, he sensed a strange phenomenon—beyond the Multiverse, there was not emptiness, but an "external existence" that he could not comprehend.

This existence was not matter, not energy, not causality, not cognition, not even nothingness. It was like The Observer, watching every action of Lin Feng and the Eternal Divine Kingdom from beyond the Multiverse.

"Beyond the Multiverse..." Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes, "There is The Observer."

"The Observer?" Li Xue repeated, "Are you saying there are other existences beyond the Multiverse?"

"Yes." Lin Feng said eternally, "The 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution allow me to perceive the complete existence of the Multiverse, but they also make me realize that there is a vaster existence beyond the Multiverse. This Observer comes from that vaster space of existence."

"Then what is it observing us for?" Tian Jian asked.

"I don't know." Lin Feng's tone became solemn, "But the way this Observer exists completely surpasses my understanding. It does not belong to the material dimension, not to the energy dimension, not to the causal dimension, not to the cognitive dimension, and not even to the void dimension. It belongs to an 'External Dimension' that I cannot comprehend."

"External Dimension..." Li Xue said, "Could it pose a threat to us?"

"It's unclear at the moment." Lin Feng said eternally, "But I have a feeling that this Observer is not observing the Multiverse itself, but observing me—observing the growth of the Eternal Guardian, the integration of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution, and the ultimate form of the Power of Eternal Evolution."

Just then, the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet received a communication from beyond the Multiverse.

This communication was not transmitted through any known communication method, but appeared directly in the consciousness of every member of the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet.

[Eternal Guardian, you have finally discovered my existence.]

This voice had no sound source, no causality, no concept, but it truly existed, and it was filled with eternity.

[I am The Observer beyond the Multiverse. I have observed your countless cycles, the countless births and destructions of the Multiverse, and the countless growths and failures of the Eternal Guardian.]

"Who are you?" Lin Feng asked eternally, "What is your purpose in observing us?"

[My purpose?] The Observer's voice was filled with deep meaning, [My purpose is to find the true answer.]

"The true answer?" Tian Jian repeated, "What answer?"

[The ultimate answer to existence.] The Observer replied, [Why does the Multiverse exist? Why does the Eternal Guardian exist? Why do the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution exist? What is the meaning of all this?]

"The ultimate answer to existence..." Li Xue said, "This is a question we have always sought."

[But your method is wrong.] The Observer's voice was full of criticism, [You try to understand existence by restoring balance, by safeguarding causality, by comprehending nothingness. But these are only superficial answers, not the true ultimate answer.]

"Then what is the true ultimate answer?" Lin Feng asked eternally.

[The true ultimate answer is not within the Multiverse, but outside the Multiverse.] The Observer replied, [You need to step out of the Multiverse, come to the space beyond the Multiverse, to find the true ultimate answer.]

"Stepping out of the Multiverse..." Lin Feng repeated, "Is that possible?"

[For ordinary existences, no.] The Observer replied, [But for the Eternal Guardian, yes. The complete integration of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution has given you the ability to transcend the boundaries of the Multiverse. You can now choose—continue to guard the balance within the Multiverse, or step out of the Multiverse to seek the ultimate answer to existence.]

Lin Feng fell into deep thought. The 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution indeed gave him the ability to transcend the boundaries of the Multiverse, but what did stepping out of the Multiverse mean?

"Eternal Guardian," Tian Jian's voice interrupted Lin Feng's thoughts, "Whatever you choose, we will support you."

"Yes." Li Xue said, "If you decide to step out of the Multiverse, we will follow you."

Lin Feng looked into the depths of the starry sky, an eternal light flickering in his eyes: "The complete integration of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution has given me the ability to transcend the boundaries of the Multiverse. The meaning of this ability is not to keep me within the Multiverse, but to allow me to step out of the Multiverse and seek a vaster existence."

[A good choice.] The Observer's voice was full of praise, [Eternal Guardian, I will await your arrival at the Multiverse Boundary. When you step out of the Multiverse, you will see a vaster existence and face a more ultimate trial.]

"We will come." Lin Feng said eternally, "Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet, set course for the Multiverse Boundary."

Multiverse Boundary · Edge of Existence

The Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet sailed towards the edge of the Multiverse, quickly reaching the Multiverse Boundary.

This was a region completely beyond logic—the boundary of the Multiverse was not a boundary in physical space, but a boundary in the concept of existence. At this boundary, existence and non-existence were no longer opposites, but merged. Matter gradually disappeared here, energy gradually diluted, time gradually blurred, and causality gradually broke.

"This is the Multiverse Boundary..." Li Xue looked at the detector, "The detector shows that the density of existence here is one percent of that inside the Multiverse. We are moving from existence towards non-existence."

"Let me use my Eternal Perception to investigate the situation beyond the boundary." Lin Feng released his Eternal Perception, attempting to understand the state of existence beyond the Multiverse Boundary.

The 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution resonated simultaneously, and the Eternal Perception began to transcend the Multiverse Boundary, extending into a vaster space.

Beyond the Multiverse Boundary, Lin Feng saw a completely different world—there was no matter, no energy, no time, no causality, no cognition, no nothingness, only pure "modes of existence" themselves. These modes of existence transcended all dimensions of the Multiverse, representing a more fundamental, more primal state of existence.

[Do you see?] The Observer's voice echoed in Lin Feng's consciousness, [The space beyond the Multiverse is not emptiness, but the modes of existence themselves. These modes of existence are the fundamental source of the Multiverse's existence.]

"Modes of existence themselves..." Lin Feng repeated, "What are these modes of existence?"

[These modes of existence cannot be described by the concepts of the Multiverse.] The Observer replied, [But you can understand it this way: the existence of the Multiverse is a specific manifestation of these modes of existence. Just as water can become ice, steam, or clouds, but water is still water. The Multiverse is one specific form of these modes of existence.]

"Are you saying that the Multiverse is just one manifestation of a vaster existence?" Tian Jian asked.

[Yes.] The Observer replied, [Beyond the Multiverse, there are countless other manifestations of existence like the Multiverse. They may have different physical laws, different causal chains, different ways of cognition, but they are all specific manifestations of the same Mode of Existence.]

"Then what is the ultimate answer to existence?" Lin Feng asked eternally.

[The ultimate answer to existence is to understand these modes of existence themselves.] The Observer replied, [When you can understand the modes of existence themselves, you will understand the meaning of all existence, including the meaning of the Multiverse's existence, the meaning of the Eternal Guardian's existence, and the meaning of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution's existence.]

"How do we understand the modes of existence themselves?" Li Xue asked.

[Step out of the Multiverse and come to the space of the modes of existence themselves.] The Observer replied, [Here, you will directly face the modes of existence themselves, and use the full power of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution to understand their essence.]

Lin Feng looked at the space beyond the Multiverse Boundary, a realm beyond comprehension. But he knew this was the only path.

"Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet, prepare to transcend the Multiverse Boundary." Lin Feng said eternally, "We will step out of the Multiverse and enter the space of the modes of existence themselves."

"Eternal Guardian," Tian Jian said, "Transcending the Multiverse Boundary means we will leave our familiar state of existence and enter completely unfamiliar modes of existence. Are we ready?"

"We are ready." Li Xue said firmly, "We follow the Eternal Guardian, no matter where."

Lin Feng nodded: "Power of Eternal Evolution, transcend the boundary."

With Lin Feng's eternal voice, the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution erupted simultaneously, and the Power of Eternal Evolution began to transcend the Multiverse Boundary, extending into the space of the modes of existence themselves.

The Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet began to cross the Multiverse Boundary—matter gradually disappeared, energy gradually diluted, time gradually blurred, and causality gradually broke. But the Power of Eternal Evolution protected the fleet, allowing it to maintain complete existence while transcending the boundary.

Finally, the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet successfully crossed the Multiverse Boundary and entered the space of the modes of existence themselves.

Modes of Existence Itself · Transcendent Understanding

When the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet crossed the Multiverse Boundary, all members felt an unprecedented shock.

Here there was no matter, no energy, no time, no causality, no cognition, no nothingness, only pure "modes of existence." These modes of existence were like a primal "language," describing all possible existence. Some modes of existence created physical worlds like the Multiverse, some created completely different worlds, some created worlds without time, and some created worlds without causality.

"Here..." Li Xue's voice was filled with shock, "Here is the root of all existence."

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"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally, "This is the Space of Existence Itself. The Multiverse is merely one concrete manifestation of these modes of existence, while this place is the source of all modes of existence."

[Welcome to the Space of Existence Itself.] The Observer's voice rang out, this time not within their consciousness, but resonating directly within the Space of Existence Itself. [Eternal Guardian, what you see now is the root of all existence.]

"Who are you?" Lin Feng asked eternally, "Why do you observe us from beyond the Multiverse?"

[I am the guardian of existence itself.] The Observer replied, [My mission is to guard the balance of all modes of existence, just as you guard the balance of the Multiverse.]

"Then what is the ultimate answer to existence?" Lin Feng asked eternally.

[The ultimate answer to existence is the dynamic balance of existence itself.] The Observer replied, [The balance of the Multiverse is a balance of physics, causality, and cognition, but the balance of existence itself is the dynamic balance of all modes of existence. Only when all modes of existence maintain a dynamic balance can all existence continue to exist.]

"How do we maintain the dynamic balance of all modes of existence?" Heaven Sword asked.

[Through the Core of Existence.] The Observer replied, [The Core of Existence is the hub of all modes of existence; it can perceive the state of all modes of existence and regulate their balance. But the Core of Existence has been slumbering for countless cycles, and now it requires a new guardian to awaken it.]

"A new guardian?" Li Xue asked, "Are you saying that we need to awaken the Core of Existence?"

[Yes.] The Observer replied, [The complete fusion of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution has given you the ability to become the guardian of the Core of Existence. Eternal Guardian, are you willing to accept this mission?]

Lin Feng fell silent for a moment. Stepping out of the Multiverse, understanding existence itself, and guarding the balance of all modes of existence—this mission far exceeded his initial imagination.

"Eternal Guardian," Heaven Sword said, "Whatever you choose, we will support you."

"Yes," Li Xue said, "If you decide to accept this mission, we will follow you to guard the balance of all modes of existence."

Lin Feng looked toward the Space of Existence Itself, which contained all possible existence. He knew that this was the ultimate form of the Eternal Guardian's mission.

"I am willing," Lin Feng said eternally, "I am willing to become the guardian of the Core of Existence and guard the dynamic balance of all modes of existence."

**[An excellent choice.] The Observer's voice was filled with approval, [Eternal Guardian, follow me; I shall lead you to the Core of Existence.]

The Core of Existence · The Ultimate Trial

The Observer guided the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet through the Space of Existence Itself, finally arriving at the Core of Existence.

It was an existence beyond all description—it was not matter, not energy, not time, not causality, not cognition, and not nothingness, but the concentrated manifestation of all modes of existence. It was like an infinitely dimensioned crystal, where every facet represented a Mode of Existence and every angle revealed a different state of being.

"So this is the Core of Existence..." Lin Feng said in shock, "It contains all possible existence."

[Yes.] The Observer replied, [The Core of Existence has been slumbering for countless cycles, and now it requires a new guardian to awaken it.]

"How do I awaken the Core of Existence?" Lin Feng asked eternally.

**[Through the complete fusion of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution.] The Observer replied, [Eternal Guardian, you need to fuse the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution with the Core of Existence. Using the complete power of the Power of Eternal Evolution, awaken the Core of Existence and become its guardian.]

Lin Feng looked at the Core of Existence, which contained all possible existence. He knew this was the ultimate trial of the Eternal Guardian's mission—becoming the guardian of the Core of Existence meant bearing the responsibility for the balance of all modes of existence.

"Eternal Guardian," Li Xue said, "Whatever happens, we will support you."

"Yes," Heaven Sword said, "We believe you can complete this mission."

Lin Feng nodded and began to release the Power of Eternal Evolution.

The 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution resonated simultaneously as the Power of Eternal Evolution began to extend toward the Core of Existence. This was not a simple fusion, but rather letting the Power of Eternal Evolution understand the essence of the Core of Existence, then allowing the two to coexist at a higher level.

As the Power of Eternal Evolution extended, the Core of Existence began to undergo subtle changes—its various facets began to activate gradually, each Mode of Existence began to awaken, and the entire Core of Existence began to stir from its slumber.

**[The Power of Eternal Evolution... is awakening the Core of Existence...] The Observer's voice was full of praise, [Eternal Guardian, you are doing well...]

Lin Feng continued to release the Power of Eternal Evolution. The 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution erupted simultaneously as the Power of Eternal Evolution and the Core of Existence began a deep fusion. This fusion was not one of conquest, but of understanding—the Power of Eternal Evolution understood the essence of the Core of Existence, and the Core of Existence understood the existence of the Power of Eternal Evolution. The two understood each other, complemented each other, and coexisted at a higher level.

Finally, the Power of Eternal Evolution and the Core of Existence completed their fusion. Lin Feng felt a brand-new power—this power transcended the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution, transcended the boundaries of the Multiverse, and transcended the Space of Existence Itself. It was the core power of all modes of existence.

**[The Core of Existence... has awakened...] The Observer's voice was filled with shock, [Eternal Guardian, you have become the guardian of the Core of Existence...]

Lin Feng felt his newly acquired power. His Power of Eternal Evolution had received an ultimate upgrade—it could now not only guard the balance of the Multiverse but also the balance of all modes of existence, making him the ultimate guardian of all that exists.

"I understand..." Lin Feng said eternally, "The ultimate answer to existence is not finding a specific answer, but guarding the dynamic balance of all modes of existence. Only when all modes of existence maintain a dynamic balance can all existence continue to exist."

**[Yes.] The Observer replied, [Eternal Guardian, your mission is complete. Now, you have a choice—stay in the Space of Existence Itself to guard the balance of all modes of existence, or return to the Multiverse to continue guarding its balance.]

Lin Feng looked at the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet, looked at Li Xue and Heaven Sword, and looked at the Space of Existence Itself, finally making his decision.

"I will return to the Multiverse," Lin Feng said eternally, "But I will use the power of the guardian of the Core of Existence to guard the balance of the Multiverse from a higher dimension, while simultaneously maintaining watch over the balance of all modes of existence."

**[An excellent choice.] The Observer's voice was full of praise, [Eternal Guardian, take the power of the guardian of the Core of Existence and return to the Multiverse to continue your mission.]

Lin Feng nodded and led the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet back through the Space of Existence Itself, through the Multiverse Boundary, and back into the Multiverse.

But this time, Lin Feng was no longer simply the Eternal Guardian of the Multiverse; he was the guardian of the Core of Existence for all things. His vision had transcended the Multiverse, his power had surpassed the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution, and his mission had moved beyond merely guarding balance—he now guarded the dynamic balance of all modes of existence.

Eternal Guardian · The Ultimate Mission

After the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet returned to the Multiverse, all members felt the change in Lin Feng—his Mode of Existence had transcended the dimensions of the Multiverse, his Power of Eternal Perception now covered all modes of existence, and his Power of Eternal Evolution could now guard the balance of all existence.

"Eternal Guardian," Li Xue's voice was full of awe, "Your power now transcends the boundaries of the Multiverse."

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally, "I am now not just the Eternal Guardian of the Multiverse, but the guardian of the Core of Existence for all things. My mission is not just to guard the balance of the Multiverse, but to guard the dynamic balance of all modes of existence."

"So what do we do next?" Heaven Sword asked.

Lin Feng looked into the depths of the starry sky, an eternal light flashing in his eyes: "Our Balance Cruise Fleet will continue to patrol the Multiverse while maintaining watch over the balance of all modes of existence. We will continue to guard the balance of every civilization, prevent every crisis, and help every civilization in need."

"But this time," Lin Feng continued, "we are no longer blindly guarding balance; we are understanding the essence of balance and guarding the dynamic balance of all modes of existence."

"Eternal Guardian," The Observer's voice rang out once more in Lin Feng's consciousness, [You have completed the awakening of the Core of Existence and become the guardian of the Core of Existence for all things. But your mission is not over; the true trial has only just begun.]

"The true trial?" Lin Feng asked eternally, "What is it?"

[The ultimate trial that a guardian of the Core of Existence must face is the Ultimate Paradox of Balance.] The Observer replied, [When all modes of existence reach a dynamic balance, balance itself becomes a Mode of Existence that needs to be balanced. Can the Eternal Guardian resolve this ultimate paradox?]

"The Ultimate Paradox of Balance..." Lin Feng repeated, "Balance itself also needs to be balanced..."

[Yes.] The Observer replied, [This is the ultimate trial that all guardians of the Core of Existence must face. Eternal Guardian, are you ready?]

Lin Feng looked into the depths of the starry sky, an eternal light flashing in his eyes: "I am ready."

The Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet set out once more, sailing into the depths of the Multiverse.

Lin Feng, this being of the Eternal Civilization and guardian of the Core of Existence, had completed his ultimate awakening and also welcomed the ultimate trial he had to face—the Ultimate Paradox of Balance.

But what Lin Feng did not know was that behind this ultimate paradox lay even deeper secrets—a secret about the origin of existence itself, a secret about the origin of the Eternal Guardian's mission, and a secret about the origin of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution.

These secrets would, one day in the future, be uncovered one by one by the Eternal Guardian.