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All eyes instantly focused on Lin Ye. He took a deep breath, feeling the system adjusting his nerve responses to help him remain calm. The system activated a pre-prepared holographic projection, and a complex defense system unfolded before everyone: "I propose forming a Chaos Defense Force, divided into three echelons..."
The projection detailed a three-tiered defense system: the innermost layer, a divine barrier centered on angels and destroyers, served as the final line of defense; the middle layer, composed of the Blades of Order, comprised of top warriors from various universes, acted as the main mobile force; and the outermost layer was an observer network provided by technological civilizations, responsible for early warning and logistical support. Lin Ye particularly emphasized the Order Barrier technology provided by the system, although it currently lacked the crucial Genesis Particles.
"It sounds like you're using us all as pawns." Rumsey scoffed, downing a glass of divine liquor in one gulp. "Who knows if this is your conspiracy? Maybe you're the one who brought this so-called chaos! The Seventh Universe has been unusually active in recent decades, with super soldiers appearing one after another, and now a system capable of fighting chaos has emerged. It's too much of a coincidence."
A dangerous glint flashed in Beerus's eyes, and his purple aura flared uncontrollably: "Rumsey, watch your words! Are you questioning the judgment of the Omni-King?" He pointed to the Omni-King's emblem at the top of the hall, "Don't forget who allowed Lin Ye to attend this meeting."
"Actually... there's a way to verify it," Lin Ye suddenly said. He found a hidden protocol in the system, marked as Inheritance Authentication. After hesitating for a moment, he chose to activate it: System, display the host's inheritance record.
Suddenly, a spatial rift opened in the center of the hall, and countless scenes flashed by like a revolving lantern—scenes of past system hosts battling various forms of chaos: a host wearing ancient armor setting up a seal at the edge of a black hole; a female host transforming herself into a cage of light to imprison the core of chaos; even earlier scenes showing the great battle between the dragon race and some kind of dark being in ancient times... The final scene settled on a young man who bore a seven-tenths resemblance to Lin Ye. He stood before the cosmic rift, his body turning into specks of light, yet his face wore a relieved smile.
"This is my former host." Lin Ye's voice was low. The system automatically zoomed in on the details of the scene. He sacrificed himself in universe 5914 to seal the chaotic rift, but clearly... the seal didn't last. The scene switched to the current state of that universe—completely swallowed by chaos, leaving only emptiness.
Silence fell over the hall. The Omni-Kings exchanged glances and nodded slightly. The Omni-King on the left suddenly floated in front of Lin Ye, placing his childlike hand on his forehead: "Interesting...very interesting..." he chuckled, "Your soul holds many secrets."
Just then, a servant rushed in, nearly tripping over the threshold: "Report! The Fifth Universe... Lord Alek, the God of Destruction of the Fifth Universe, has gone missing! The latest scan shows that 48% of the universe has been swallowed up! The physical constants in the edge regions have deviated drastically!"
"What?!" The gods gasped in shock. The angel Corin of the Fifth Universe turned deathly pale, his staff clattering to the ground. He was about to turn back immediately: "I must go save Lord Arek at once!"
"Wait!" Lin Ye called out to him. "Acting alone is too dangerous! We need to develop a rescue plan and obtain samples of Chaos for research." He pulled up the system analysis; according to the data, the Chaos Devourer temporarily lowers its defense while feeding, which is our optimal window of opportunity.
Rumsey suddenly erupted, his massive elephant legs stomping so hard the ground trembled: "What plans are you still making? My universe is right next to Universe 5!" He turned to the Omni-King, his long trunk bowing in respect, "Please allow me to immediately return to the organization's defenses!"
The Omni-Kings exchanged a glance, their unspoken understanding transcending language. The Omni-King on the right spoke: "I agree to Rumsey returning to defense. Beerus, Lin Ye, you are responsible for organizing the rescue of Universe 5. The other Gods of Destruction, immediately return to your respective universes to establish defensive lines." The Omni-King on the left added: "All angels, enter a state of combat readiness, ready to support neighboring universes at any time."
As teleportation lights illuminated, Lin Ye pulled Weiss aside: "We need our most elite team, no more than five people, including a technology expert and medical support." He quickly calculated that the chaotic environment would interfere with conventional perception, so they needed diverse reconnaissance methods.
Beerus rubbed his now-recovered arm—the angel's healing abilities had repaired the digitized portion: "I've already notified Vegeta and Goku." Bulma had also prepared her portable analysis equipment; she said at least 500 grams of chaotic matter sample were needed for preliminary analysis.
Koren wiped the sweat from his brow and picked up the fallen staff: "I can provide the spatial coordinates of the fifth universe, but the laws of physics there may have begun to malfunction. The gravitational constant, the speed of light limit, and even quantum fluctuations may differ from those in the normal universe."
That's enough. Lin Ye brought up the system interface and began allocating skill points for the upcoming mission. When he saw the ultimate skill called Genesis Reconstruction at the very top of the Chaos Resistance skill tree, his heart skipped a beat—the skill description was only a single line: [Rewrite reality corrupted by chaos, cost unknown]. What was even more intriguing was that the skill icon was designed as a broken hourglass, with sand constantly leaking out through the cracks.
Weiss seemed to sense his unease and gently pressed his shoulder: "Mr. Lin Ye, whatever you see, remember to keep your mind clear." The angel's voice was unusually serious: Chaos is best at corrupting not the body, but the will. It will find the most vulnerable part of your heart and then amplify it infinitely.
Lin Ye nodded solemnly and switched the system to battle mode. When the rescue team was assembled, he was surprised to find that in addition to the expected Vegeta, Goku, and Bulma, there was also Jiren from Universe 11—this silent warrior simply said, "Toppo sent me to help." His cloak still bore fresh battle marks, indicating that he had just arrived from the front lines.
A final check of equipment before departure. Lin Ye surveyed the group, the system automatically scanning each member's equipment status: Bulma's portable analyzer, Jiren's energy stabilizer, Goku's healing abilities, Vegeta's destructive energy... His gaze lingered on the new combat power detector on Vegeta's waist. What was that?
Vegeta rarely showed a smile: Bulma's improved model could detect chaotic energy fluctuations. He adjusted the parameters on the lens, which could distinguish seven different erosion modes, with an accuracy 300 times higher than conventional detectors. He paused, his voice lowering, and added, "By the way, Earth has activated its emergency evacuation protocol; all cities are moving to underground bunkers."
Bulma adjusted the device in her hand, a sophisticated instrument that looked like a briefcase: "All the Dragon Ball radars are locked onto the Namekian Dragon Balls, once we find a replacement for the Genesis Particles..." She bit her lip, not finishing the sentence.
"Let's go." With a light tap of his scepter, a seven-colored teleportation portal unfolded before them. Unstable energy ripples flowed along the portal walls. "Remember, the physical laws of the Fifth Universe may have been distorted. Don't trust your senses. If you see anything impossible, it's likely an illusion created by chaos."
As Lin Ye stepped into the teleportation channel, the system's warning sounded again, this time with an unprecedented sense of urgency:
High concentration of chaotic contamination area detected.
[Order Barrier automatically activated]
[Survival probability calculation in progress...68.7%...57.2%...43.9%...]
The numbers continued to drop, but Lin Ye had no time to pay attention. At the end of the passage was a dying universe. He took one last look at the pure white hall of the Omni-King's Palace, which had once represented the supreme order and authority of the universe, and now, something that even the gods feared was devouring it all.
"For all universes," Lin Ye murmured, taking his first step into the heart of chaos.
Chapter 214: Rescue from the Fifth Universe
Captain, the energy readings show violent fluctuations ahead! Mechanic Karl's fingers danced across the control panel, creating a blur of motion. Distorted spatial data appeared on the holographic projection, and red warning lights stained the entire cockpit crimson.
Lin Ye squinted at the fluctuating numbers on the screen, his knuckles rhythmically tapping the metal armrest. "Slow down to near-light speed, activate full-band scan. I need to know the trajectory of every atom in that star field." His voice was deep and resolute, like a drawn sword.
The spaceship's engines groaned and groaned as it slowly made its way through the shattered nebula. Countless planetary debris floated outside the portholes, like toys torn apart by some immense force. Suddenly, the sight before them made everyone hold their breath—
Tens of thousands of warriors floated in space, hand in hand forming a vast energy network covering half the galaxy. Each person radiated golden light, which intertwined in the void to form a barrier as thin as a cicada's wing yet indestructible. Outside the barrier, churning chaotic black mist continuously eroded the golden light screen.
That was... the power of faith? Medical Officer Eileen's blue eyes widened, her fingers unconsciously gripping the armrests of her chair. The medical badge on her chest shone slightly warm under the energy fluctuations.
Lieutenant Rex's prosthetic eye spun rapidly, analyzing data streaming across his retina like a waterfall. According to the energy map, this was indeed a unique method of utilizing spiritual energy in the Fifth Universe. His voice suddenly turned serious, but the barrier was weakening at a rate of 3% per minute.
Thirty-three minutes later, everything collapsed. Lin Ye picked up the conversation, his black armor gleaming coldly in the red alarm light. He abruptly stood up, preparing the assault pod. "I'm going down there myself."
Too dangerous! Rex's mechanical arm snapped open, blocking Lin Ye's path. The Chaos Erosion Zone could decompose any physical matter! The reconnaissance aircraft from the Third Squad was like that last time...
That's why this is needed. Lin Ye took out a metal sphere from his waist. The surface of the sphere was engraved with ancient runes, emitting a faint blue light in the darkness. It was a fragment of the Creation Core found in the ancient ruins last month; it should last for twenty minutes.
The spaceship suddenly shook violently, and the coffee cup on the control panel shattered. A purple lightning bolt flashed across the sky outside the porthole, illuminating the solemn faces of everyone present.
A chaotic storm is coming! Karl's fingers typed a series of emergency codes on the console, and the energy readings skyrocketed! We only have five minutes to prepare!
Lin Ye had already donned the helmet with its golden patterns, data flowing across his visor. Three minutes. Rex led Team A to cover the left flank, Eileen's Team B protected the rear, and Karl kept the engines warming up. He surveyed his team, his voice, transmitted through his visor, sounding particularly cold and hard: "Remember, this is not routine combat. Any wavering in anyone's faith will become a breach in the chaos. I want each of you to silently recite your oath."
As the airlock hissed open, twelve streaks of light pierced the darkness. Lin Ye felt the pulse of the Creation Core emanating from his palm; this faint warmth was especially precious in the deathly silence of the universe. His combat boots trod through the void, each step stirring up golden ripples of energy.
"Attention, three o'clock!" A scream suddenly came from the communicator, Eileen's voice distorted with fear.
Three Chaos Beasts leaped out from behind the shattered planetary debris. They had no fixed form, like constantly twisting black asphalt, and the space in their path began to decay and deteriorate, even the starlight was distorted and swallowed up.
Don't look directly at it! It will corrupt your mind! Lin Ye unleashed six Holy Light Bullets, the pure white light from the explosions blooming in the void, temporarily halting the Chaos Beast's offensive. Rex, lead the men forward! Team A, cover!
When the team broke through the last line of defense, the sight before them made everyone gasp—the Supreme Kai of Universe 5 was pinned to the Void Throne by seven dark purple chains, each chain piercing his vitals. His twelve guards formed a human wall in front of him, each with dozens of energy conduits inserted into their bodies, continuously supplying life force to the crumbling barrier of faith. One guard suddenly collapsed, his body instantly turning to ashes, and another warrior immediately took his place.
"You...have finally arrived..." The Supreme Kai raised his bloodied face, his crown shattered, only half remaining, hanging askew on his head. His voice was like sandpaper scraping, "The Chaos Devourer...fears pure primordial energy...This is...information we obtained at the cost of three hundred galaxies..."
Just as Lin Ye was about to step forward, the ground beneath his feet suddenly cracked open into a deep abyss. A gigantic head composed of countless screaming faces burst forth from the earth, each face emitting a different frequency of wailing. It opened its maw, large enough to devour a star, spewing out a putrid black mist:
A few more small insects have arrived. Are they ants from Universe 7 this time?
Now! Lin Ye slammed the Genesis Core into the ground, and blinding golden light pierced the darkness like a sword. The Chaos Devourer let out a deafening howl, and its distorted faces began to burn, melting like wax figures.
Rex seized the opportunity, wielding his light blade to sever the Supreme Kai's chains: Medical Team! Quick! Life Support!
"It's no use..." The Supreme Kai weakly shook his head, taking out a crystal-clear gem from his robes. Inside, a nebula slowly rotated. This was... the last vestige of the Fifth Universe... Take it... to the Holy Council...
The Chaos Devourer's body was reassembling, and more black tentacles stretched out from the void. Lin Ye grabbed the crystal and immediately felt the surging energy within, as if he were holding a miniature universe. Everyone retreat immediately! Karl, initiate the emergency jump procedure!
"And what about you?" Eileen asked anxiously, her medical kit already open, nanobots assembling various emergency medical devices in the air.
Lin Ye had already rushed towards the collapsing throne area, his black cloak fluttering in the void: I'm going to leave this monster some souvenirs! Tell the council... I may have found the weakness of Chaos!
The instant the spaceship completed its jump, they saw a dazzling golden light erupt from the location where the Fifth Universe had been. Within the light, a dark figure could be vaguely seen holding aloft a glowing crystal. The last thing they heard from the communicator was Lin Ye's hoarse voice, accompanied by piercing static:
It fears light... It tells the council... to gather all the artifacts of creation... I'll be waiting for you at the core...
Then communication was completely cut off, leaving only a deathly silence. Eileen's tears floated in the weightless cabin like tiny diamonds.
Chapter 215 The Mystery of Creation
"Energy readings match perfectly!" Bulma's scream came from the lab, startling Yamcha, who was dozing off, so much so that he fell off his chair and slammed his head hard against the control panel.
"Ouch! Bulma, why are you making such a fuss!" Yamcha complained, rubbing his forehead, but Bulma didn't have time to pay him any attention.
Lin Ye put down the fifth universe crystal in his hand and strode towards the laboratory. Through the glass wall, he saw Bulma dancing around the seven orange Dragon Balls, her blue ponytail swaying from side to side with her movements, just like a little girl who had discovered a new toy.
"What did you find?" Lin Ye asked as he pushed open the door, the buzzing of various instruments in the laboratory immediately filling his ears.
Bulma whirled around, her eyes gleaming with an alarming light: "The energy waveforms contained in these Dragon Balls are exactly the same as the Fifth Universe Crystal you brought back!" She pointed to two almost overlapping curves on the screen, "Look at this peak, this fluctuation frequency, the error is no more than 0.001%! This is pure primordial energy!"
The laboratory fell silent. Rex dropped the energy gun he was wiping, making a crisp clatter on the floor. Even the usually composed Piccolo emerged from the shadows, his green face contorted with shock.
"This is impossible..." Piccolo's voice tightened. The Dragon Balls were wish-granting balls created by the Namekians, how could they possibly be...
"No, not creation." Bulma interrupted him, her fingers clicking crisply on the keyboard—"Sealing." "Your Namekian ancestors discovered these energies and then used special technology to seal them inside the Dragon Balls." She pressed the last key. "Look at this!"
A holographic projection unfolded in the center of the laboratory, displaying a three-dimensional structural diagram of the Dragon Ball's interior. At its core, a silver halo was slowly rotating, as if it were alive.
Lin Ye suddenly felt the energy within his body surge, as if he had encountered a long-lost relative. He involuntarily reached out, and the moment his fingertips touched a Dragon Ball, the lights in the entire laboratory began to flicker, and the instruments emitted piercing alarms.
Lin Ye! Eileen tried to grab him, but was bounced away by an invisible force and crashed into the wall.
The seven Dragon Balls floated into the air simultaneously, spinning around Lin Ye at an increasingly faster speed. The orange spheres gradually became transparent, revealing a dazzling silver light inside that illuminated the entire laboratory as if it were daytime.
"He's absorbing Dragon Ball energy!" Bulma exclaimed, quickly activating the emergency protective shield. A blue energy barrier isolated the laboratory from the outside world; if this continued—
Before he finished speaking, the first Dragon Ball burst forth with dazzling light. Silver energy flowed into Lin Ye's arm like liquid, and his veins immediately turned into glowing patterns, clearly visible under his skin, as if a galaxy was flowing within him.
"Stop him!" Piccolo shouted, conjuring an energy wave in his hand, green light shimmering in his palm.
No! Bulma stopped him, beads of sweat forming on her forehead. Interrupting now would cause an energy backlash, and the entire West City would be blown to smithereens!
The second Dragon Ball lit up, then the third. Lin Ye's body began to tremble violently, his muscles spasming uncontrollably. His eyes turned completely silver, with no distinction between pupils and whites, his hair stood on end, the ends of which were also tinged with silver light, making him look like a god descending to earth.
His cells are reorganizing... Bulma stared at the scanner, her voice trembling, "This...this isn't scientific...his DNA is rewriting itself!"
As the fourth Dragon Ball lit up, Lin Ye let out a heart-wrenching howl. His back suddenly bulged, and two beams of silver light burst forth from his body, unfolding in the air into a pair of translucent wings of light, with a wingspan of three meters, each feather radiating pure energy fluctuations.
"Angel wings?" Beerus's voice came from the doorway. The God of Destruction rubbed his sleepy eyes, a half-eaten pudding still dangling from his mouth, but his gaze had sharpened. "Who gave you permission to awaken the power of the ancient dragon god?"
Ancient dragon god? Everyone exclaimed in unison, their faces filled with confusion.
Beerus strolled in leisurely, just as the fifth Dragon Ball lit up. He frowned and snapped his fingers. The remaining three Dragon Balls immediately dimmed, like light bulbs being extinguished, falling back onto the lab table with a dull thud.
Lin Ye knelt down, and his light wings slowly retracted into his body. The silver patterns on his body gradually faded, but his eyes still retained their metallic luster, and his breathing was heavy, as if he had just finished a marathon.
Explain, Lord Beerus. Bulma, hands on her hips, though not even as tall as a God of Destruction's knee, exudes an undiminished aura. What is an Ancient Dragon God? Why is there creation energy in the Dragon Balls?
Beerus licked the last bite of pudding and sighed: "What a nuisance... I shouldn't have told you this." He hopped onto the lab bench and sat down, his tail swaying leisurely. Before the birth of the twelve universes, there existed a progenitor dragon. It used its power to weave the fundamental laws of the multiverse, creating the latitude and longitude of time and space.
"Like the Omni-King?" Eileen asked curiously, her fingers unconsciously twisting together.
Beerus chuckled: "The Omni-King is merely the administrator, while the Founder Dragon was the builder. Later, it split into twelve fragments, each containing pure primordial energy." He pointed to the Dragon Balls on the table, his expression turning serious; these were the containers for one of the fragments.
Lin Ye struggled to his feet, grabbing the lab table to keep from falling, his voice hoarse like sandpaper scraping: Why... didn't the Supreme Kai of Universe 5 tell me this?
Because he didn't know the whole truth either. Beerus's tail swayed gently, tapping crisply on the metal surface; only the God of Destruction carried this secret. The power of the Proto-Dragon was too dangerous, so it was scattered and sealed in various universes. He narrowed his eyes, surprised that the Namekians had actually found a fragment and even turned it into a wishing ball...
Rex checked Lin Ye's vital signs, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper: "Sir, your cell activity has increased by 300%, but the energy fluctuations are extremely unstable and could get out of control at any time."
"Unstable is to be expected." Beerus jumped down and circled Lin Ye, as if observing some rare animal. The human body simply couldn't withstand the energy of creation. "It's a miracle you've survived this long." He suddenly leaned closer to Lin Ye, his purple pupils contracting into thin slits. "But...you don't seem entirely human?"
The laboratory suddenly shook violently, and alarms blared. Dust fell from the ceiling, and several beakers fell from the shelves, shattering into pieces on the floor.
What's going on? Bulma rushed to the main console, her fingers flying across the keyboard.
The holographic screen displays a real-time view of the Earth's outer space—a huge gray cloud is gathering, expanding at a visible speed, with the shape of some kind of creature vaguely visible inside, sometimes resembling a multi-headed serpent, sometimes a demon with outstretched wings.
Chaos Devourers! Eileen's face turned deathly pale, her fingers unconsciously gripping Lin Ye's sleeve. They had tracked the energy fluctuations and found this place!
Beerus's expression turned serious for the first time, even his tail stiffened: "You, who have absorbed part of the Dragon God's power, are like a lighthouse in the darkness to them." He looked at Lin Ye, his tone leaving no room for argument: "You must be isolated immediately, or the entire Seventh Universe will become our target."
Lin Ye clenched his fist, feeling the new energy flowing within his body. The feeling was both strange and familiar, like awakening a long-dormant memory. He raised his hand, and a ball of silver energy appeared in his palm. Unlike before, this energy contained tiny golden specks of light, like stars in a galaxy.
No, I will take the initiative. Lin Ye's voice was low and firm.