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"Wait! Lin Ye, a single attack won't work!" Anise's voice suddenly came through the communicator. "The Chaos Barrier has an extremely strong regenerative ability. You must concentrate all your power to attack the same point to completely break it!"

"I understand!" Lin Ye suddenly realized. He immediately adjusted his power output, condensing all the Origin Power within his body into a thin and refined beam of energy in his palm. He locked his gaze on the spot where the crack had just appeared on the barrier, his eyes sharp as knives.

"right here!"

The golden beam of light, carrying the force to tear apart the universe, shot fiercely towards the weak point of the barrier. This time, the recovery rate of the chaotic energy could not keep up with the rate of destruction. The cracks in the barrier grew larger and larger, and finally, with a "crack," it shattered completely, forming a gap large enough for a spacecraft to pass through.

"Come in quickly!" Lin Ye shouted into the communicator, while waving his hand to disperse the remaining chaotic energy around him.

The spacecraft immediately accelerated and rushed into the barrier through the gap. As soon as they entered, everyone was stunned by the sight before them. Inside the barrier was a vast space where countless planetary debris spun at high speed under the gravitational pull of a black hole, forming a vortex with a diameter of over thousands of light-years. At the center of the vortex, the core of the black hole could be vaguely seen, radiating a chilling dark energy.

“The core of the black hole is at the very center of the vortex,” Bulma’s voice came again, her tone grave. “But the gravity there is more than a hundred times stronger than on the outside. My anti-gravity system is simply not strong enough to support the spacecraft getting close. I can only send you to the edge of the vortex.”

Lin Ye looked at the dense darkness at the center of the vortex and said in a deep voice, "I'll go destroy the core. Goku, Vegeta, you two take Gohan and Trunks and be responsible for attracting the attention of the Chaos remnants, trying to buy me some time."

"No! It's too dangerous!" Trunks immediately objected. "The gravity at the center of the vortex is strong enough to tear apart any matter. Even with the protection of the Origin Force, you could still be sucked in!"

“This is the only way.” Lin Ye shook his head, his eyes resolute. “If we don’t destroy the core, the entire Seventh Universe will be devoured. Trust me, I can do it.” He patted Trunks on the shoulder, then turned to Goku and Vegeta. “I’m counting on you two.”

Vegeta snorted coldly, but unusually didn't refute: "Don't die in there, or I'll be very disappointed." Goku nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Lin Ye, we'll hold off all the enemies!"

Without further hesitation, Lin Ye opened the hatch again and leaped out of the aircraft. This time, he concentrated the power of origin on his back, forming a pair of enormous golden wings. The thrust generated by the flapping of his wings not only countered gravity but also allowed him to maneuver nimbly through the chaotic vortex of debris.

"Intruder spotted! Stop him!"

Just as Lin Ye was flying towards the center of the vortex, dozens of black figures suddenly rushed out from the wreckage—remnants of chaos! Surrounded by black chaotic energy, they wielded weapons made from fragments of spacetime and launched a fierce attack on Lin Ye.

"Get out of my way!" Lin Ye's eyes turned cold, and his golden wings flapped violently, sending countless golden light blades hurtling towards the enemy. Those remnants of chaos were utterly unable to withstand the attack of the Origin Power, and were instantly torn apart by the light blades, turning into countless black specks of light.

Along the way, remnants of chaos constantly came to block his way, but Lin Ye easily repelled them all. He had only one goal: the core of the black hole.

After traveling for more than ten minutes, Lin Ye finally arrived at the center of the vortex. The black hole core was suspended there, a black sphere less than a hundred meters in diameter, its surface wrapped with countless black tentacles, frantically absorbing the surrounding energy. The space around the core was distorted to the extreme, and even the shield formed by the power of origin was trembling slightly.

"It's you!" Lin Ye took a deep breath, concentrating all the Origin Power within his body into his right hand, forming a golden light sword tens of meters long. He raised the light sword high, the divine power and Origin Power within him perfectly fused, radiating a power that made the entire universe tremble.

"Sword of Origin, Slash!"

The lightsaber, carrying world-destroying power, slammed into the core of the black hole. "Sizzle...!" The golden light collided with the black core, producing a piercing sound. The tentacles on the core's surface were instantly severed, and black liquid splattered out. A clear crack appeared on the core, from which came a series of mournful howls.

"No...! How could you possibly break through the core of a black hole?!" A hoarse voice came from within the core, belonging to the leader of the Chaos Remnants. "This is a weapon made from the very essence of chaos. How could your mere power of origin possibly..."

Lin Ye ignored his roar, raised his lightsaber again, and slashed fiercely at the crack. This time, he used all his power, even his soul was burning.

"Crack!"

The black hole's core shattered completely, the black sphere dissipating into countless points of light throughout the universe. With the core's destruction, the surrounding gravity suddenly vanished, and the rapidly spinning planetary debris lost its momentum, coming to a standstill in space.

Lin Ye let out a long sigh, feeling all his strength drain away, and his golden wings dimmed. He flapped his wings and flew towards the aircraft, a tired yet relieved smile on his face.

"We did it! We did it!" Bulma cheered excitedly from inside the aircraft, and everyone wore expressions of joy.

When Lin Ye returned to the spacecraft, Goku immediately handed him a bottle of water: "Lin Ye, you're amazing!" Vegeta also nodded, his tone full of praise: "Not bad, you didn't embarrass us."

Lin Ye smiled and took the water. Just as he was about to speak, the aircraft suddenly emitted a sharp alarm. On the holographic projection, a huge crack suddenly appeared where the black hole's core had dissipated. The crack emitted an aura more terrifying and ancient than chaotic energy, as if it could devour all light and hope.

"What is this thing?" Vegeta's expression instantly turned serious, and his aura flared up once more.

Anise's terrified voice came through the communicator, her tone trembling like never before: "It's...it's a dimensional rift! The legendary rift connecting to the void dimension beyond chaos...something even more terrifying than chaos is coming..."

The smiles on everyone's faces froze as they watched the ever-expanding dimensional rift, a deep sense of despair once again enveloping the entire spacecraft.

Chapter 415: Dimensional Invaders

Dimensional rifts expanded wildly throughout the universe, like a gaping black maw, spewing forth viscous black mist that swallowed even light, distorting space into eerie waves. The spacecraft carrying Lin Ye and his companions lurched violently through the mist, its control screen flickering, alarms blaring, and gauges on the dashboard swirling wildly, as if it would utterly lose control at any moment.

"Unknown dimensional energy reaction detected. Energy intensity exceeds measurement range. Danger level assessed as SSS+!" Alice's electronic voice issued an unprecedentedly sharp warning. "This energy is highly corrosive and is dismantling the aircraft's outer shell protection! Immediate evacuation of this area is recommended!"

Vegeta slammed his fist on the control panel, instantly denting the metal panel and sending sparks flying. "Withdraw?" he growled, deep blue flames swirling around him. "When did Saiyans learn to bow down to such cowardly creatures?" Despite his words, his clenched fists and slightly grave expression betrayed his true feelings; even when facing a God of Destruction, he had never felt such intense pressure.

Lin Ye stared intently at the enormous outline that gradually appeared in the crack, his heart pounding wildly. It was a colossal creature resembling an octopus, over ten thousand meters long, its jet-black body covered in hard scales, with countless thick tentacles entwined with shattered fragments of spacetime. Each tentacle was covered with runes that shimmered with a ghostly purple light, and the aura it emitted was enough to make the entire universe tremble.

"That's... the Dimensional Ruler?" Anise's voice came through the communicator, trembling uncontrollably. "Its legends are recorded in ancient texts. It is a void being that lives outside the spacetime rifts, feeding on the energy of entire dimensions. Wherever it goes, nothing grows and dimensions collapse!"

The words had barely left his lips when a tentacle of the dimensional overlord suddenly lashed out like a venomous snake, moving faster than the limits of vision. Lin Ye's pupils constricted sharply, and he jerked the control stick, the aircraft narrowly dodging to the side. The tentacle grazed the hull, leaving a deep scratch; the specially made alloy shell began to melt the moment it touched the tentacle, emitting a pungent, burnt smell.

"Its attack is accompanied by dimensional erosion!" Bulma screamed as she pressed the activation button for the defense system. The energy bar on the screen was dropping at a visible rate. "The shield can only last for three minutes at most! After three minutes, we will all be torn apart by the dimensional energy!"

Lin Ye took a deep breath, and the power of origin within him began to surge wildly. Golden light seeped from his body, illuminating the dimly lit cockpit. "I'll hold it off and buy you guys some time." He looked at everyone, his eyes resolute. "Bulma, Agnes, you two immediately research a way to close the dimensional rift. The key lies in the core runes of the Tree of Origin; only its power can completely close the rift!"

"No! It's too dangerous!" Trunks grabbed his wrist, his voice urgent. "Its power far exceeds our imagination. Going up alone is suicide! Let's think of a way together!"

"No time to hesitate!" Lin Ye shook off his hand, flung open the hatch, and the frigid vacuum of space instantly flooded the cockpit. He leaped out of the spacecraft, the power of origin coalescing around him into a set of golden armor, and a pair of enormous wings of light unfurled from his back. "Trust me, I can hold out until you find a way!"

The dimensional overlord seemed to sense the threat posed by this tiny creature, and dozens of tentacles simultaneously attacked Lin Ye, each wrapped in black mist powerful enough to distort spacetime. Lin Ye unfurled his wings of light, nimbly weaving through the dense tentacles. Origin power condensed into sharp spears of light in his palms, relentlessly piercing the runes at the joints of the tentacles—the weakest points in the tentacles' energy.

However, the light spear only left a shallow mark on the tentacle, and the black mist quickly surged in, healing the wound completely.

"A futile struggle." The voice of the dimensional ruler echoed through the universe like thunder, hoarse and arrogant beyond human comprehension. "You low-dimensional ants cannot possibly comprehend the power of dimensional laws. Before me, your resistance is like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment!"

Its main tentacle suddenly grew several times larger, crashing down on Lin Ye like a colossal pillar supporting the sky. Lin Ye's pupils constricted, and he instantly gathered all his strength to unleash a golden shield. "Bang...!" The violent impact reverberated throughout the universe, the golden shield shattered inch by inch, and Lin Ye was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, spitting out a mouthful of blood into the cold universe, his golden armor now covered in cracks.

"Lin Ye!" the people inside the aircraft exclaimed in surprise. Wukong suddenly stood up and was about to rush out of the aircraft.

"Wait!" Vegeta grabbed him, his eyes sharply fixed on the dimensional ruler. "Impulsiveness won't solve anything! We need a plan..." Before he could finish, he saw Lin Ye being struck by tentacles again, his injuries worsening. Vegeta gritted his teeth, his deep blue aura surging to its peak: "Damn it! Never mind! Trunks, follow me!"

Father and son simultaneously burst out of the spacecraft. Vegeta transformed into Super Saiyan Blue, while Trunks activated Super Saiyan God Mode. Two streams of energy, one blue and one gold, intertwined and surged towards the dimensional ruler's main tentacle. "Don't even think about hurting him!" Vegeta roared, his voice echoing through the universe. "This is our universe! It's not your place, you alien monster, to run rampant!"

"Overestimating yourselves!" The dimensional overlord sneered, and more tentacles emerged from the crack, surrounding the three. The black mist continuously eroded their energy, and Lin Ye's Origin Power began to become unstable, its golden light flickering; Vegeta's deep blue aura gradually dimmed, and Trunks' Super Saiyan God form also began to fluctuate.

"This can't go on." Lin Ye wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and forced himself to fly to Vegeta and Trunks' side. "Its regenerative ability is too strong. We must concentrate all our power to attack its core, which is the eye on its head! That's the source of its energy!"

The three exchanged a glance and immediately reached a consensus. Lin Ye took a deep breath and divided the remaining Origin Power within his body into two streams, injecting them into Vegeta and Trunks respectively. With the blessing of the Origin Power, Vegeta's deep blue aura instantly became more condensed, and Trunks' golden aura also surged several times over.

"Are you ready?" Lin Ye asked.

“We’ve been prepared for a long time!” Vegeta and Trunks nodded simultaneously.

The three ascended simultaneously, forming a triangular shape around the head of the dimensional ruler. Lin Ye formed hand seals, and the power of origin condensed into a massive energy core above his head; Vegeta and Trunks respectively gathered energy on their left and right sides, and two beams of energy, one blue and one gold, merged with the power of origin, forming a spiral-shaped torrent of energy.

"Saiyan Twin Explosion? Origin Version!" The three roared simultaneously, and a torrent of energy, carrying earth-shattering power, slammed straight into the single eye on the head of the Dimensional Ruler.

"No...!" The dimensional overlord roared in agony. Its single eye was struck by the torrent of energy, leaving a massive wound from which black blood gushed forth, dripping into the universe and forming tiny black holes. But its regenerative abilities far exceeded expectations; black mist swirled around the wound, and it quickly began to heal.

"Bulma! Agnes! Are you done yet?!" Lin Ye shouted into the communicator. His stamina was almost exhausted, and the depletion of Origin Power made him dizzy.

"Alright! Get out of the way!" Bulma's voice rang out, and the main cannon on top of the spacecraft began charging, its golden light illuminating the surrounding universe. "We have already inputted the core runes of the Tree of Origin into the weapon system. This main cannon can temporarily suppress its energy and close the dimensional rift!"

"Retreat!" Lin Ye shouted, leading Vegeta and Trunks to retreat quickly.

The spacecraft's main cannon instantly fired a massive golden beam, striking the edge of the dimensional rift. The golden beam coiled around the rift like chains, slowly closing it. The dimensional ruler sensed the danger and struggled frantically, trying to stop the rift from closing: "No! I cannot fail! I will devour this dimension! I will become the ruler of this dimension!"

"It's too late to say all this now!" Lin Ye seized the opportunity, gathering the last wisp of Origin Power to form a massive lightsaber in his hand. With all his might, he slashed at the wound on the Dimensional Ruler's head once more. This time, the lightsaber pierced through its head completely, and the Dimensional Ruler's body began to disintegrate into countless black specks of light, dissipating into the universe.

The moment the dimensional ruler completely vanished, the dimensional rift finally closed completely, the black mist gradually dissipated, and the universe returned to calm. Lin Ye could no longer hold on; his body went limp, and he plummeted into the depths of space. Vegeta and Trunks immediately rushed over to support him, and the spacecraft swiftly arrived, taking the three of them inside.

"We...succeeded?" Trunks gasped for breath, looking out at the calm universe in disbelief.

Lin Ye leaned back in his chair, nodded weakly, and gave a tired but relieved smile: "For now... we've succeeded. We've protected Universe Seven."

But a sense of unease lingered in his heart. In the final moments before the dimensional rift closed, he seemed to see a pair of crimson eyes flash deep within it, an aura more powerful and sinister than that of the dimensional overlord. He knew this was merely the vanguard of the dimensional invaders; the real crisis lay ahead.

The spacecraft flew towards Namek. Lin Ye looked at the stars outside the window and clenched his fist. No matter how difficult the future might be, he and his companions would protect this universe. Because this was his home.

Chapter 416: The Prophecy of the Tree of Origin

The silver aircraft slowly landed on the plaza of the Temple of Time, its landing gear vibrating slightly as it touched the ground. The hatch opened, and Lin Ye, supported by Vegeta and Trunks on either side, stepped out. The moment he stepped onto the temple's stone path, his legs felt like lead, and he collapsed to his knees with a thud. The excessive consumption of Origin Power had left his muscles aching all over, his vision blurring, and even his breathing becoming rapid.

"Quick! Get the treatment pod out!" Bulma shouted anxiously, quickly pressing the capsule button on her waist. A flash of white light appeared, and a silver-white treatment pod, about half a person's height, instantly unfolded. The lid popped open automatically, revealing a pale green repair fluid inside.

The group hurriedly lifted Lin Ye into the treatment chamber. The pale green liquid reached above his chest, and a warm energy immediately seeped into his body through his pores, slowly repairing his damaged cells and depleted energy meridians. Lin Ye closed his eyes, but his mind was far from at peace. The enormous black shadow of the Dimensional Ruler, the distorted fragments of spacetime, and the suffocating oppression replayed before his eyes again and again. Especially the fleeting crimson eyes before the rift closed, like a thorn piercing his heart, leaving him with a lingering unease.

"How is he now?" Vegeta stood beside the treatment pod, arms crossed, a barely perceptible worry lurking beneath his seemingly calm tone. He kicked a pebble at his feet, his gaze never leaving Lin Ye's pale face.

Bulma stared at the data panel flashing on the treatment pod, her fingers rapidly typing on the virtual keyboard: "Vital signs are temporarily stable, but the Origin Power has been severely depleted, and the energy core is almost exhausted. It will take at least three days to recover to 70% of its normal state."

Just then, Agnes slowly walked to the Tree of Origin, clasped her hands together and pressed them against the trunk, chanting an ancient prayer. As she chanted, the originally dim golden runes on the trunk suddenly lit up one by one, and a soft golden light shot out from the top of the tree, projecting a clear holographic image in mid-air.

In the footage, countless black dimensional rifts simultaneously tore open across the Seventh Universe, from which countless dimensional rulers poured forth. Their tentacles swept across, shattering planets like glass and reducing nebulae to nothingness under the dimensional erosion. Within minutes, the Seventh Universe became riddled with holes and utterly desolate.

"This...this is a prophecy?" Trunks' eyes widened, and he instinctively took a step back, his voice trembling slightly. "Will the dimensional invaders really return so soon?"

Anise lowered her hands, her expression grave, and nodded: "These are fragments of the future sensed by the Tree of Origin. The Dimensional Rulers are merely the vanguard; behind them lies an even larger dimensional legion. Once they have all assembled, the entire Seventh Universe will be devoured."

"What's there to be afraid of?" Vegeta clenched his fist, a flash of deep blue aura around him. "We'll fight as many as they come! We could defeat one last time, and we can drive them all out this time!"

“It’s no use.” Anise shook her head slightly, her eyes filled with helplessness. “We already exhausted all our strength to deal with just one dimensional ruler, and there are at least a hundred in the images. More importantly, they have mastered the laws of dimensions and can distort space and devour energy at will. Our current power is simply no match for enemies of this level.”

A single sentence plunged everyone into silence. Only the rustling of the leaves of the Origin Tree and the soft hum of the healing pods filled the plaza. A heavy weight was etched on everyone's faces; the battle had exhausted them. If the prophecy was true, Universe Seven was likely doomed.

"Who says there's no way?"

Suddenly, the hatch of the treatment pod slowly opened, and Lin Ye sat up, leaning against the wall. His face was still pale, and his lips were bloodless, but his eyes were unusually firm, shining with an indomitable light.

"Lin Ye! Why are you up? Go back to bed!" Bulma rushed forward to help him, but Lin Ye gently pushed her away.

Lin Ye stood up, staggering slightly before regaining his balance. He walked step by step to the Tree of Origin, reaching out to touch its rough trunk. Golden runes shimmered in his palm, and a warm connection was instantly established. "The Tree of Origin tells me that we still have hope."

"What hope?" Everyone crowded around at the same time, their eyes filled with expectation.

“The Fragments of Origin.” Lin Ye turned around and looked at everyone as he slowly said, “When the Origin Tree was born, its energy condensed into seven fragments, scattered in different corners of the twelve universes. As long as we can collect these seven fragments, we can activate the ultimate power of the Origin Tree and open the ‘Gate of Origin,’ which contains the primordial power that created the universe, enough to contend with the laws of dimensions.”

Bulma frowned and pushed up her glasses. "Origin Fragments? I've consulted so many ancient books, and I've never seen any related records."

"That's because these fragments are hidden by the Tree of Origin. They will only show their traces when the universe faces annihilation." Lin Ye waved his hand, and the image projected by the Tree of Origin instantly switched to a cosmic star map marked with seven red dots. "Now the Tree of Origin has sensed the location of the fragments. They are located in the first, third, fifth, sixth, eighth, tenth, and twelfth universes."

Vegeta looked at the star map, a glint of excitement in his eyes: "Finally, a decent mission! When do we set off? I can't wait to stretch my muscles!"

“I’ll set off immediately after I’ve recovered for three days,” Lin Ye said. “The span of twelve universes is too vast, so we must split into three groups to collect the fragments as quickly as possible.”

“I’ll team up with Trunks and we’ll go to Universe 1 and Universe 3!” Vegeta immediately said, patting his son on the shoulder. “It’ll be a good opportunity for this kid to gain some practical experience.”

Trunks nodded immediately: "I'm fine! I'll definitely find the fragment!"

“Then Anise and I will go to Universe 5 and Universe 6,” Bulma said, raising her hand. “Anise is familiar with the fluctuations of Origin Power, and I will be responsible for piloting and modifying the spacecraft. The two of us are the best match.”

Anise nodded in agreement: "I can use the power of the Tree of Origin to sense the exact location of the fragments, so it won't waste time."

"I'll go to the remaining eighth, tenth, and twelfth universes," Lin Ye said.

"No way!" As soon as he finished speaking, everyone objected in unison.

“It’s too dangerous for you to go to three universes alone!” Trunks said anxiously. “Who knows if there are enemies stronger than dimensional overlords in those universes? If you encounter danger, you won’t even have any help!”

“Yes, Lin Ye, how about we adjust the group assignments again?” Bulma also suggested. “I can accompany you to two universes first, and then we can meet up with Anise.”