Chapter Seventeen: Crisis Strikes Again

After successfully repelling the attacks of the Shadow Alliance twice, the Supergod Academy could not afford any complacency. They continued to strengthen their defensive systems and military forces. Lin Yu led a special scientific research and combat team to delve deeply into the core technology of the Shadow Alliance—the Dark Star Core—seeking a way to dismantle its power at the root.

In the Academy’s secret laboratory, Lin Yu and the researchers toiled day and night. Using advanced energy analyzers, they studied fragments of the Dark Star Core retrieved from battlefields. After countless experiments and simulations, they discovered that the energy of the Dark Star Core was not generated from nothing; rather, it originated from a fusion of a special cosmic dark matter and negative emotional energy. Under specific conditions, this fusion would trigger a chain reaction, producing a powerful and corrosive dark energy.

Based on this revelation, Lin Yu proposed a bold idea: if they could develop a device capable of interfering with this fusion process, it might be possible to halt the generation of the Dark Star Core’s energy, thereby weakening the overall strength of the Shadow Alliance. Under Lin Yu’s leadership, the research team began full-scale development of such a device, named the Starshine Interferer.

However, while the Supergod Academy focused on internal research and development, the Shadow Alliance was orchestrating a more secretive and perilous plan across the cosmos. They covertly allied with ancient and malevolent cosmic forces, which had once been sealed away in the depths of the universe by the Academy and the Angel Civilization. Due to the awakening of the chaotic primal force and a temporary disturbance in cosmic order, these seals weakened, allowing the Shadow Alliance to release these dark powers.

These ancient evil forces brought forth a more terrifying power—the Void Force. Unlike dark energy, the Void Force is a mysterious power that can erode reality itself, distorting space and time. Once the Void Force spreads throughout the universe, the very fabric of the cosmos would face collapse.

Empowered by these dark forces, the Shadow Alliance began creating small-scale void rifts in various corners of the universe. Initially tiny and difficult to detect, these void rifts gradually consumed surrounding matter and energy, releasing terrifying void creatures. Born from the Void Force, these creatures lacked fixed forms and could freely traverse space and time, their sole purpose to devour all energy and life.

The Academy’s monitoring systems gradually detected abnormal energy fluctuations and small-scale void phenomena, but due to limited understanding of the Void Force, they initially underestimated the threat. It was only after several civilized planets near void rifts suffered attacks by void creatures that the Supergod Academy took the situation seriously.

Upon receiving the mission, Lin Yu immediately led an elite squad to investigate the attacked civilized planets. Upon arrival, they were stunned by the scene before them: the entire planet was silent and lifeless, cities lay in ruins, the earth torn apart, and the sky shrouded in black mist. Void creatures roamed within the fog, emitting bone-chilling shrieks.

Lin Yu and his team cautiously explored the planet, discovering that the void creatures were highly aggressive and adaptable. Ordinary energy weapons were almost ineffective against them; only the Radiant Holy Power could inflict some damage, though its effect was far from ideal. As battles with the void creatures intensified, the team found themselves increasingly cornered.

At that critical moment, Lin Yu noticed that the void creatures briefly exposed their core energy points during attacks. These core points linked them to the Void Force; if struck, it might be possible to annihilate them completely. Lin Yu shared this insight with his team, who then adjusted their tactics to concentrate fire on the core energy points.

After a grueling battle, Lin Yu and his team successfully eradicated the void creatures on that planet. Yet, they knew this was only the beginning—the threat of the Void Force had just begun to surface.

Back at the Supergod Academy, Lin Yu delivered a detailed report of his observations and combat experience against the void creatures to the Academy’s leadership. The leaders realized that they must swiftly find a way to counter the Void Force, or the entire universe would face annihilation.

The Academy urgently convened the universe’s foremost experts across various disciplines—scientists, historians, philosophers—to study the nature of the Void Force and develop countermeasures. During their research, they uncovered ancient records describing how, at the universe’s birth, a force of justice balanced the Void Force. This power was known as the Light of Creation.

However, as the universe evolved, the Light of Creation gradually faded into history. Legends spoke of relics or artifacts related to the Light of Creation hidden in some mysterious corner of the cosmos—perhaps holding the key to combating the Void Force.

Determined, Lin Yu set out once more on an adventurous journey to seek clues related to the Light of Creation. Guided by ancient records, he piloted a specially designed exploration ship from the Supergod Academy toward uncharted regions of space. Along the way, he faced numerous dangers, including fierce energy storms, mysterious gravitational traps, and covert attacks by the Shadow Alliance.

Yet, through unwavering resolve and exceptional piloting skills, Lin Yu overcame each peril. Eventually, he reached a mysterious star system on the edge of the galaxy, protected by a powerful energy barrier that his ship’s scanners could not penetrate. Undeterred, Lin Yu bravely attempted to cross the barrier.

As he breached the shield, a tremendous force nearly tore his ship apart. Straining every ounce of strength, Lin Yu navigated through the chaotic energy currents and ultimately entered the star system’s interior.

Inside, he found a massive star emitting a peculiar radiance unlike any energy he had ever encountered. Lin Yu sensed this star was somehow linked to the Light of Creation. Drawing closer, he observed ancient ruins encircling the star. These ruins bore architectural styles reminiscent of ancient civilizations previously discovered by the Academy but possessed unique features of their own. Lin Yu resolved to explore these relics.

Within the ruins, he uncovered detailed records about the Light of Creation. It was not merely a form of energy, but a spiritual force forged from the collective faith and hope of countless righteous civilizations. At the universe’s dawn, this power had waged a desperate battle against the Void Force, ultimately sealing it deep within the cosmos.

Lin Yu realized that to counter the Void Force, more than powerful weapons were needed—it required uniting the faith and hope of civilizations throughout the universe. He transmitted his findings via the ship’s communications system back to the Supergod Academy, urging them to organize a coalition of civilizations to join the fight against the Void Force.

Upon receiving Lin Yu’s message, the Academy swiftly mobilized. They issued a call to all civilizations, appealing for unity in confronting the Void Force. Many answered the call, sending representatives and elite warriors to the Academy to collaborate on devising a concrete strategy.

Through the concerted efforts of numerous civilizations, the Academy began developing a superweapon inspired by the philosophy of the Light of Creation—the Star of Hope. This weapon would harness and transform the collective faith and hope of all civilizations into a potent energy wave capable of striking and sealing the Void Force and its creatures.

However, upon learning of the Academy’s plan, the Shadow Alliance resolved to launch a final, desperate assault to thwart the development of the Star of Hope. They mustered all their might, including the ancient evil forces and void creatures, to storm the Supergod Academy in a last frenzied attack.

Facing an unprecedented crisis, the question remained: could Lin Yu and the elite warriors from myriad civilizations successfully repel the Shadow Alliance’s assault, complete the Star of Hope, and save the entire universe from the looming threat of the Void Force?