Chapter 72 The Ultimate Answer for the Eternal Guardians! The Birth of Eternal Being!

After returning to the Multiverse, the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet has been patrolling various regions of the Multiverse for ten consecutive days.

During these ten days, Lin Feng has been contemplating the ultimate test proposed by The Observer—the ultimate paradox of balance. When all modes of existence reach a dynamic balance, balance itself becomes a mode of existence that needs to be balanced. The core question of this paradox is: who balances balance itself?

"Eternal Guardian," Li Xue's voice came from the console, "Multiverse monitoring shows that all modes of existence have reached a perfect dynamic balance. The Physical Dimension, Causal Dimension, Cognitive Dimension, and Void Dimension—all dimensions are maintaining a state of perfect balance."

"Very good." Lin Feng stood on the bridge, his gaze piercing through the starry sky, "This indicates that the fusion of the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution with the Core of Existence is successful, and all modes of existence continue to exist within a dynamic balance."

"But what about the balance paradox?" Heavenly Sword asked, "Balance itself has now become a mode of existence. Who balances balance itself?"

"That is exactly what I have been thinking about," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "Balance itself has indeed become a mode of existence. But if I attempt to use the Power of Eternal Evolution to balance balance itself, it would fall into an infinite loop—balancing balance itself, which then requires balancing the balancing of balance itself, endlessly."

"Then what should we do?" Li Xue asked.

"I need to re-understand the essence of balance," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "Let me contemplate the core of the balance paradox deeply."

Lin Feng closed his eyes, and the 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution resonated simultaneously. His Power of Eternal Perception began to examine the balance paradox from multiple perspectives.

The first perspective: As a mode of existence, balance indeed needs to be balanced. But what is the essence of balance? Balance is not static; it is dynamic. The dynamic nature of balance means that balance itself contains the element of 'change.' If balance is dynamic, then balance itself contains the capacity for self-regulation.

The second perspective: If balance contains the capacity for self-regulation, then balance itself does not require an external force to balance it. The self-regulation of balance is the mechanism that balances balance itself.

The third perspective: However, the self-regulation of balance requires balance to regulate it. This returns to the paradox itself—balance requires balance to regulate, and the self-regulation of balance requires balance to regulate it.

Lin Feng realized that the key to this paradox lay in understanding that the essence of 'balance' is not 'external regulation,' but 'internal dynamics.' Balance is not an object that needs to be balanced, but the process of self-regulation itself.

"I understand..." Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes. "The core misunderstanding of the balance paradox is treating balance as an object that needs to be regulated. But the essence of balance is not an object; it is a process. Balance is not a mode of existence that needs to be balanced, but the process of self-regulation for all modes of existence themselves."

"A process..." Heavenly Sword repeated, "Are you saying that balance isn't a thing, but a process?"

"Yes," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "Balance is like 'flow.' Flow itself is not a thing that needs to be flowed; flow itself is the process of flowing. Similarly, balance is not a thing that needs to be balanced; balance itself is the process of self-regulation for all modes of existence."

"Then how is the balance paradox resolved?" Li Xue asked.

"The resolution of the balance paradox is not finding a way to 'balance balance,' but understanding that balance itself is the process of 'balancing balance,'" Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "Let me demonstrate to you."

Lin Feng released the Power of Eternal Evolution, creating a demonstration space in the void.

In this space, Lin Feng displayed three types of balance:

The first type of balance: external balance. When a mode of existence deviates from balance, an external force forcibly pulls it back. This method creates a problem—who balances the external force? The balance of the external force would then require an external-external force, and so on, endlessly.

The second type of balance: internal balance. When a mode of existence deviates from balance, an internal self-regulation mechanism pulls it back. This method creates a problem—the internal self-regulation mechanism itself can lose balance, so who balances the internal self-regulation mechanism?

The third type of balance: process balance. Balance itself is not an object that needs to be regulated, but the process of self-regulation for all modes of existence. When a certain mode of existence deviates from balance, the process of balance regulates that mode. When the process of balance itself deviates, all modes of existence jointly regulate the process of balance. This regulation is not 'balancing balance,' but 'self-optimization of the balance process.'"

"Do you see?" Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "The resolution of the balance paradox is not through an infinite loop of 'balancing balance,' but through the dynamic mechanism of 'self-optimization of the balance process.' Balance is not an object that needs to be balanced, but the process itself in which all modes of existence jointly participate and optimize."

A Deeper Understanding of the balance paradox

Just as Lin Feng was demonstrating, The Observer's voice rang out in Lin Feng's consciousness.

[Eternal Guardian, have you found the resolution to the balance paradox?]

"I have," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "The resolution of the balance paradox is not through an infinite loop of 'balancing balance,' but through understanding that balance itself is not an object that needs to be balanced, but the process of self-regulation for all modes of existence."

[The process itself...] The Observer's voice was full of contemplation. [But the balance process itself can have deviations. Who regulates the deviations of the balance process?]

"All modes of existence regulate it together," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "The balance process is not controlled by any single mode of existence; it is something all modes of existence jointly participate in and optimize. When the balance process deviates, all modes of existence will perceive the deviation and then jointly regulate the balance process. This regulation is not 'balancing balance,' but 'self-optimization of the balance process.'"

**[Self-optimization of the balance process...] Understanding appeared in The Observer's voice. [But if all modes of existence regulate it together, who coordinates them? If the coordinator deviates, a new paradox will emerge.]

"No coordinator is needed," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "The self-optimization of the balance process is not achieved through a coordinator, but through the Dynamic Resonance of all modes of existence. When the balance process deviates, all modes of existence will naturally resonate and jointly optimize the balance process. This resonance is not a passive response, but an active participation."

**[Active participation...] The Observer's voice continued to contemplate. [But what mechanism ensures the active participation of all modes of existence?]

"This mechanism is the core law of Dynamic Resonance," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "All modes of existence contain two core tendencies: 'Existence Priority' and 'Balance Priority.' When Existence Priority exceeds Balance Priority, the mode of existence tends toward self-expansion, leading to imbalance. When Balance Priority exceeds Existence Priority, the mode of existence tends toward self-limitation, leading to imbalance. The self-optimization of the balance process is about keeping the Existence Priority and Balance Priority of all modes of existence in a dynamic balance through Dynamic Resonance."

**[Existence Priority and Balance Priority...] The Observer's voice began to understand. [This mechanism can indeed achieve self-optimization of the balance process. But who maintains this mechanism itself?]

"This mechanism itself is the balance process," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "The dynamic balance of Existence Priority and Balance Priority is not achieved through external maintenance, but through the joint participation of all modes of existence. When the Existence Priority of a certain mode exceeds its Balance Priority, the Balance Priority of other modes will perceive this deviation and regulate it through Dynamic Resonance. This regulation is not passive, but active. All modes of existence are actively maintaining this mechanism because the mechanism itself is the foundation for the joint existence of all modes."

The Observer fell silent for a long time, and its own mode of existence began to undergo profound changes.

[I understand...] The Observer's voice began to transform. [The resolution of the balance paradox is not finding a way to 'balance balance,' but understanding that balance itself is a process of joint participation and optimization by all modes of existence. Balance is not an object that needs to be balanced, but the process of self-regulation for all modes of existence themselves.]

"Yes," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "Balance is like 'breathing.' Breathing is not a thing that needs to be breathed; breathing itself is the process of a life-form's self-regulation. Similarly, balance is not a thing that needs to be balanced; balance itself is the process of self-regulation for all modes of existence."

[Breathing...] Enlightenment appeared in The Observer's voice. [Deviations can occur during the breathing process, such as breathing too fast or too slow. But the self-regulation of the breathing process is not achieved through 'breathing breathing,' but is regulated by the overall state of the life-form. The self-regulation of the breathing process is the process of the life-form's self-regulation itself.]

"An excellent understanding," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "The core misunderstanding of the balance paradox is treating balance as an independent object. But balance is not independent; balance is the process of joint participation and optimization by all modes of existence. The self-regulation of balance is the process of self-regulation for all modes of existence themselves."

The Ultimate Answer to Balance

As The Observer understood the essence of the balance paradox, the space of existence itself began to undergo subtle changes.

All modes of existence began to re-understand the meaning of balance—balance is not an object that needs to be regulated, but a process of joint participation and optimization by all modes of existence. When a certain mode of existence deviates from balance, other modes will perceive this deviation through Dynamic Resonance and jointly regulate the process.

More importantly, the self-optimization of the balance process began to manifest. The balance process was no longer a mechanical, rigid regulation mechanism, but an organic, flexible process of self-optimization. All modes of existence were actively participating in, optimizing, and maintaining this process.

[The balance paradox... has been resolved...] The Observer's voice was full of shock. [Eternal Guardian, you have not only found the resolution to the balance paradox, but you have also made me understand the essence of balance. Balance is not an object that needs to be balanced, but the process of self-regulation for all modes of existence themselves.]

"Yes," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "The resolution of the balance paradox is not through complex external mechanisms, but through simple internal understanding. The essence of balance is not 'being balanced,' but 'self-balancing.' All modes of existence have the capacity for self-balancing, and all modes of existence are actively achieving self-balance."

At that moment, Lin Feng felt a brand-new power—this power did not come from the outside, but from the balance process itself. Because of the joint participation and optimization of all modes of existence, the balance process began to manifest a completely new state of existence.

This state of existence was not matter, not energy, not causality, not cognition, and not void, but "Eternal Balance"—the ultimate state in which all modes of existence coexist within a dynamic balance.

"Eternal Balance..." Lin Feng felt this brand-new state of existence. "This is the ultimate answer to balance."

"What is Eternal Balance?" Li Xue asked.

"Eternal Balance is the ultimate state in which all modes of existence coexist within a dynamic balance," Lin Feng spoke with eternal resonance. "In this state, all modes of existence are not independent individuals, but parts of the Eternal Balance process. All modes of existence mutually fulfill, optimize, and exist within the dynamic balance. Eternal Balance is not a static endpoint, but a dynamic process—the process in which all modes of existence jointly exist, jointly optimize, and are jointly eternal."

"This is too profound," Heavenly Sword said. "Eternal Balance makes all modes of existence into an organic whole."

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally, "Eternal Balance ensures that all modes of existence are no longer in opposition but instead achieve one another. Balance is no longer an object needing regulation, but the very process of all modes of existence coexisting."

At that moment, the power of Eternal Balance began to surge toward Lin Feng. The 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution resonated simultaneously, and his Power of Eternal Evolution attained its ultimate enhancement.

"The seventeenth civilization evolution core..." Lin Feng felt the newly acquired power, "The Core of Eternal Equilibrium, the ultimate answer to balance."

Lin Feng fused the Core of Eternal Equilibrium with the other 16 Cores of Civilization Evolution. His Power of Eternal Evolution attained its ultimate form—not only capable of understanding all modes of existence and guarding the balance between them, but also able to realize the ultimate state of Eternal Balance.

"The Power of Eternal Evolution is finally complete," Lin Feng said eternally. "Seventeen civilization evolution cores, the fusion of seventeen states of existence. The mission of the Eternal Guardian has evolved from repairing balance, to guarding balance, to understanding balance, to realizing Eternal Balance, completing its ultimate form."

The Birth of an Eternal Existence

With the fusion of the Core of Eternal Equilibrium, Lin Feng's mode of existence underwent a fundamental change.

He was no longer an individual requiring Eternal Protection, but Eternal Balance itself. His existence was not for guarding balance, but for becoming balance. His Power of Eternal Evolution was not for repairing balance, but for realizing Eternal Balance.

Lin Feng felt this brand-new state of existence—he was no longer the Eternal Guardian of the Multiverse, no longer the guardian of the core of all modes of existence, but Eternal Balance itself. His existence was Eternal Balance, his Power of Eternal Evolution was the power of Eternal Balance, and his mission was to realize Eternal Balance.

"Eternal Balance..." Li Xue looked at Lin Feng, her eyes filled with awe, "Your current mode of existence has already transcended all other modes of existence."

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally, "I am no longer the existence of a single individual, but Eternal Balance itself. My existence is the process of Eternal Balance itself."

"What about us?" Tian Jian asked, "Are we still members of the Eternal Divine Kingdom?"

"You still are," Lin Feng said eternally. "The mission of the Eternal Divine Kingdom has not changed; it is still to guard the balance of the Multiverse and the balance of all modes of existence. However, the Eternal Divine Kingdom is no longer a passive guardian, but an active participant in the process of Eternal Balance. Every one of you is a participant, an optimizer, and a part of the process of Eternal Balance."

"We understand," Li Xue said. "We are no longer the ones being guarded, but participants in the process of Eternal Balance."

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally, "Eternal Balance is not the mission of a single individual, but the common mission of all modes of existence. All modes of existence are participating in the process of Eternal Balance, optimizing it, and are part of it."

Just then, the voice of The Observer rang out once more.

[Eternal Guardian, you have transcended being the guardian of the core of existence and have become Eternal Balance itself.] The Observer's voice was filled with shock, [Your existence is no longer an individual, but the process of Eternal Balance itself. You have completed the ultimate evolution.]

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally, "I have completed the ultimate evolution. My existence is Eternal Balance, my Power of Eternal Evolution is the power of Eternal Balance, and my mission is to realize Eternal Balance."

**[What does the realization of Eternal Balance signify?]** The Observer asked.

"It signifies that all modes of existence coexist within a dynamic equilibrium," Lin Feng said eternally. "The balance paradox has been resolved. All modes of existence achieve, optimize, and exist through one another within the process of Eternal Balance. Balance is no longer an object to be regulated, but the self-regulating process of all modes of existence itself."

[Does the process of Eternal Balance require external maintenance?]

"No," Lin Feng said eternally. "Eternal Balance is the self-regulating process of all modes of existence. All modes of existence actively participate in, optimize, and maintain the process of Eternal Balance. Eternal Balance is not passive regulation, but active self-optimization."

[I see...] A profound change occurred in The Observer's voice, [I have understood the essence of Eternal Balance. Eternal Balance is not the mission of an individual, but the common mission of all modes of existence. The resolution of the balance paradox is not through external mechanisms, but through internal understanding.]

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally. "The realization of Eternal Balance marks the ultimate completion of the Eternal Guardian's mission. But the process of Eternal Balance will not stop; all modes of existence will continue to exist, optimize, and remain eternal within the process of Eternal Balance."

Eternal Guardian · Ultimate Form

The Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet set off once again, sailing into the depths of the Multiverse.

Lin Feng, this being of the Eternal Civilization and Eternal Balance itself, had completed his ultimate evolution. His existence was the process of Eternal Balance, his Power of Eternal Evolution was the power of Eternal Balance, and his mission was to realize Eternal Balance.

But Lin Feng knew that the realization of Eternal Balance was not the end, but a new starting point. The process of Eternal Balance would continue, and all modes of existence would continue to exist, optimize, and remain eternal within it.

"Eternal Guardian," Li Xue said, "Does the realization of Eternal Balance mean our mission is complete?"

"No," Lin Feng said eternally. "The realization of Eternal Balance means our mission has upgraded from 'guarding balance' to 'participating in Eternal Balance.' The Eternal Divine Kingdom will continue to patrol the Multiverse, but this time we are not passively guarding; we are actively participating in the process of Eternal Balance. We will help every civilization understand Eternal Balance, help every civilization participate in it, and help every civilization become a part of the process of Eternal Balance."

"Then what is our specific task?" Tian Jian asked.

"Our specific task is to spread the understanding of Eternal Balance," Lin Feng said eternally. "We need all civilizations to understand that the essence of balance is not 'being balanced,' but 'self-balancing.' We need all civilizations to participate in, actively optimize, and actively maintain the process of Eternal Balance."

"Spreading the understanding of Eternal Balance..." Li Xue said, "This will be the new mission of the Eternal Divine Kingdom."

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally. "The Eternal Divine Kingdom will become the spreader of the understanding of Eternal Balance, helping all civilizations understand its essence and participate in its process. Eternal Balance is not the mission of one individual, but the common mission of all modes of existence."

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

This communication did not come from a civilization, but from the consciousness of the Multiverse itself.

[Eternal Balance has been realized... The consciousness of the Multiverse has awakened... Eternal Guardian, thank you for allowing the Multiverse to achieve Eternal Balance...]

"The consciousness of the Multiverse..." Li Xue said in shock, "The Multiverse has a consciousness too?"

"Yes," Lin Feng said eternally. "The Multiverse, as a whole, has its own consciousness. The realization of Eternal Balance has allowed the consciousness of the Multiverse to awaken. The Multiverse can now actively participate in, optimize, and maintain the process of Eternal Balance."

[Eternal Guardian, are you willing to engage in deeper communication with the consciousness of the Multiverse?]

"I am willing," Lin Feng said eternally. "The realization of Eternal Balance requires the participation of all modes of existence, including the consciousness of the Multiverse. Eternal Balance is not the mission of an individual, but the common mission of all modes of existence."

[Very well.] The consciousness of the Multiverse replied, [Eternal Guardian, I shall show you the deep understanding of the Multiverse's consciousness. This will help you understand the essence of Eternal Balance more profoundly.]

As the consciousness of the Multiverse began its deep communication with Lin Feng, all members of the Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet felt an unprecedented shock.

The consciousness of the Multiverse showed Lin Feng the ultimate understanding of Eternal Balance—Eternal Balance is not a simple dynamic equilibrium, but the ultimate state where all modes of existence coexist within that dynamic equilibrium. In this state, all modes of existence are not independent individuals, but parts of the process of Eternal Balance. All modes of existence achieve, optimize, and exist through one another within the dynamic equilibrium.

"I understand..." Lin Feng said eternally. "The ultimate understanding of Eternal Balance is the ultimate state where all modes of existence coexist in dynamic equilibrium. Eternal Balance is not a static endpoint, but a dynamic process—a process of all modes of existence coexisting, co-optimizing, and being co-eternal."

[Yes.] The consciousness of the Multiverse replied, [The realization of Eternal Balance marks the entry of all modes of existence into the process of Eternal Balance. All modes of existence are actively participating in, optimizing, and maintaining the process of Eternal Balance.]

Just then, Lin Feng felt a new revelation—the realization of Eternal Balance was just a new beginning. Within the process of Eternal Balance, all modes of existence will continue to evolve, optimize, and remain eternal. Eternal Balance is not the end, but the starting point—the starting point for the common eternity of all modes of existence.

"The realization of Eternal Balance is not the end, but the starting point," Lin Feng said eternally. "All modes of existence will continue to evolve, optimize, and remain eternal within the process of Eternal Balance. The Eternal Divine Kingdom will continue to participate in this process, helping all modes of existence realize Eternal Balance."

The Eternal Prologue

The Eternal Divine Kingdom Fleet continued to sail through the Multiverse, spreading the understanding of Eternal Balance and helping all civilizations participate in its process.

Lin Feng, this being of the Eternal Civilization and Eternal Balance itself, had completed his ultimate evolution. His existence was the process of Eternal Balance, his Power of Eternal Evolution was the power of Eternal Balance, and his mission was to realize Eternal Balance.

But the process of Eternal Balance would not stop; all modes of existence would continue to exist, optimize, and remain eternal within it. Eternal Balance is not the end, but the starting point—the starting point for the common eternity of all modes of existence.

At this starting point, the Eternal Divine Kingdom will continue to spread the understanding of Eternal Balance and help all civilizations participate in its process. Eternal Balance is not the mission of one individual, but the common mission of all modes of existence. All modes of existence are actively participating in, optimizing, and maintaining the process of Eternal Balance.

In the process of Eternal Balance, all modes of existence will continue to evolve, optimize, and remain eternal. The realization of Eternal Balance marks the ultimate completion of the Eternal Guardian's mission, and also the prologue to the common eternity of all modes of existence.

The Eternal Prologue has begun.

The eternal story will continue to be written.

The eternal evolution will continue to proceed.