Marvel: The other side of the double-passing door is Devouring the Stars

Chapter 268 The Mechanic's Self-Healing Ability!

In stark contrast is Mechanic No. 8: his form is somewhere between humanoid and mechanical, entirely silver-white, with blue energy shimmering at his joints and connections. His head lacks distinct facial features, featuring only a circular optical sensor emitting a faint blue glow. His arms can transform into various weapons, demonstrating exceptional adaptability.

"The two contestants are very different in appearance," Rowan remarked. "One is a purely biological organism, while the other is a combination of biological and mechanical."

Hong nodded: "Yes, this match will be very special. Mechanic No. 8's mechanical nature gives him many advantages, such as tirelessness and precise calculation, but it also has some disadvantages, such as limitations in emotion and creativity. Luo Feng needs to fully utilize these differences to win."

On the arena, Luo Feng and Mechanic No. 8 stood in their respective positions. Luo Feng maintained a relaxed yet vigilant posture, ready to deal with any unexpected situation. Mechanic No. 8 stood ramrod straight, like a statue, with only the optical sensor constantly scanning Luo Feng and collecting data.

"The match is about to begin. Both players, please prepare." The referee's voice echoed throughout the arena.

Mechanic No. 8's voice, as if emanating from a loudspeaker, carried a metallic quality: "Earthling Luo Feng, according to my database, you are a powerful and versatile opponent. I look forward to clashing with you."

Luo Feng nodded slightly: "Mechanic No. 8, I'm also very curious about you. The warriors of the Mechanical Empire enjoy a high reputation throughout the universe, and I hope you won't disappoint me."

Mechanic No. 8's optical sensor flickered: "Disappointment is an emotional reaction, beyond my programming. But I can assure you, I will give it my all to demonstrate the strength of the Mechanical Empire."

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"Game start!"

The moment the referee finished speaking, Luo Feng acted. His innate domain instantly expanded, forming an invisible force field covering an area of ​​several hundred meters in radius. Within this domain, he could precisely perceive the position and trajectory of every object, and at the same time, exert influence on these objects.

With the boost from his innate domain, Luo Feng's speed and reaction time were greatly enhanced. He rushed towards Mechanic No. 8 like lightning, preparing to observe his opponent's abilities at close range.

Upon seeing this, Mechanic No. 8 reacted immediately. His arms rapidly transformed, his left arm becoming an energy shield and his right arm a miniature particle cannon. At the same time, several small thrusters opened on his back, enhancing his mobility.

"Sizzle sizzle!"

The miniature particle cannon fired, sending dozens of blue energy beams hurtling towards Luo Feng. These energy beams were not only extremely fast, but also had unpredictable trajectories, seemingly capable of automatically tracking their targets.

Luo Feng's innate domain came into play, allowing him to precisely perceive the trajectory of each energy beam. His body moved like a fish swimming in water, nimbly dodging every attack. At the same time, he was also looking for an opportunity to close the distance to his opponent.

"Stellar Transformation!"

Luo Feng let out a low shout, his body suddenly accelerating, drawing a graceful arc in the air, shooting straight towards Mechanic No. 8 like a shooting star. This was a movement technique he had created himself, combining the characteristics of his innate domain and the Golden Void Fusion Law, making it extremely fast and with a constantly changing trajectory.

Mechanic 8's optical sensors flashed wildly, attempting to track Luo Feng's movements. However, the changes in "Stellar Transformation" were too unpredictable; even with his extraordinary computational abilities, he couldn't fully predict them. Ultimately, Luo Feng successfully broke through the energy beam's interception and arrived before Mechanic 8.

"break!"

Luo Feng unleashed a punch that appeared ordinary, yet contained astonishing power. This punch not only possessed his physical strength but also incorporated a portion of the power of the Golden Void Fusion Law, greatly amplifying its power.

Mechanic No. 8 immediately raised the energy shield on her left arm to block in front of her, while the micro particle cannon on her right arm switched to melee mode, turning into an energy blade to counterattack Luo Feng.

"boom!"

The fist collided with the shield, unleashing a powerful energy surge. Mechanic No. 8's shield was indeed sturdy, successfully blocking Luo Feng's attack, but he was still pushed back several meters by the force of the punch.

"laugh!"

Taking advantage of the moment Luo Feng retracted his fist, Mechanic No. 8's energy blade slashed across, aiming straight for Luo Feng's throat. Luo Feng turned his head to dodge, but his right shoulder was still grazed, and his combat suit was immediately torn open, exposing the skin underneath.

"Initial testing complete," Mechanic No. 8 calmly analyzed. "Your strength and speed are outstanding, far exceeding those of ordinary living beings. However, this is not enough to defeat me."

After speaking, his entire body suddenly began to transform. His original humanoid form rapidly reconstructed into a more complex and powerful combat form. His limbs became thicker, and additional energy jets were added to his joints, enhancing his mobility and strength. At the same time, his armor became thicker, covered with a layer of blue energy field, further strengthening his defense.

"Battle Form: Activated." Mechanic No. 8's voice deepened and became more mechanical. "Now, let's begin the actual battle."

Seeing this, Luo Feng dared not be negligent. He activated his innate domain at full power, and at the same time, the Golden Void Fusion Law was also activated, forming a miniature "Golden Void Domain" around him. Within this domain, his ability to manipulate metal and space was greatly enhanced.

"Come on!" Luo Feng challenged, his eyes gleaming with the flames of battle.

Mechanic #8 reacted immediately. He stomped his feet on the ground, his entire body charging towards Luo Feng like a cannonball. At the same time, his arms transformed again, this time into two enormous energy hammers, crashing down on Luo Feng with overwhelming force.

Instead of retreating, Luo Feng charged forward, heading straight for Mechanic No. 8. Just as the two were about to collide, Luo Feng's body suddenly vanished, leaving only an afterimage in place.

"Space jump?" Mechanic No. 8's optical sensors rapidly scanned the surroundings, trying to find Luo Feng's whereabouts.

The next moment, Luo Feng appeared above Mechanic No. 8, his hands forming a hand seal, chanting an incantation: "Golden Void Fusion - Blade Storm!"

As his words fell, the surrounding air suddenly stagnated, then rapidly crystallized into countless tiny metal fragments. Under Luo Feng's control, these fragments swept towards Mechanic No. 8 like a blizzard. Mechanic No. 8 immediately recognized the danger of this attack. Those seemingly ordinary metal fragments were actually incredibly sharp, capable of cutting through the hardest materials. Moreover, their trajectories were controlled by Luo Feng's Golden Void Fusion Law, making them unpredictable and difficult to completely defend against.

"Energy Field - Full Power!"

Suddenly, a dazzling blue light erupted from the surface of Mechanic No. 8, and the energy field intensity reached its maximum. At the same time, his arms came together, forming a huge energy shield that completely enveloped him.

The rain of metal fragments collided with the energy shield, erupting in a series of sparks. Most of the metal fragments were blocked by the energy shield, but a few still managed to break through the defenses, leaving small scratches on the armor of Mechanic No. 8.

"Damage assessment: Minor, negligible," Mechanic #8 calmly analyzed. "However, your abilities have indeed exceeded my initial estimates. Tactics need to be adjusted."

After speaking, his armor suddenly opened up with countless small holes, from which hundreds of miniature flying vehicles shot out. These vehicles were about the size of a thumb, but each was equipped with a high-energy laser cannon and an advanced sensing system. They quickly dispersed, forming a three-dimensional attack network that completely surrounded Luo Feng.

“Miniature combat drones,” Mechanic 8 explained, “can form a perfect attack formation, so no matter where you hide, you'll face attacks from multiple directions.”

Rowan exclaimed from the audience, "These little things look like a lot of trouble!"

Hong nodded: "Yes, this is one of the signature tactics of the Mechanical Empire. Although these micro-drones are not individually very powerful, their large numbers and strong collaborative combat capabilities make them a very effective tactic."

Thor frowned and said, "How should Luo Feng deal with these little things? Taking them down one by one is too much of a waste of time."

Hong calmly replied, "Don't worry, Luo Feng has his own methods."

As expected, Luo Feng remained calm in the face of the overwhelming swarm of miniature drones. A calm glint flashed in his eyes, and then he swiftly formed hand seals while chanting an incantation: "Golden Void Fusion - Magnetic Storm!"

As he finished speaking, a powerful magnetic field suddenly formed around him. This magnetic field was not ordinary electromagnetic force, but a special force field created by Luo Feng through the Golden Void Fusion Law. It had an extremely strong control over metal, and could interfere with or even control the movement of metallic objects.

Although these micro-drones had advanced anti-jamming systems, they still exhibited significant turbulence under the influence of this unique magnetic field. Their flight paths became unstable, and some even collided directly, triggering a series of small explosions.

Upon seeing this, Mechanic No. 8 immediately attempted to remotely control the drones. However, Luo Feng's magnetic field interference was too strong, and the control signals could not be effectively transmitted. Ultimately, most of the drones either self-destructed due to loss of control or were crushed by Luo Feng's magnetic field.

"Tactical assessment: Failure," Mechanic 8 calmly admitted. "Primary combat mode needs to be changed."

After speaking, his entire body began to transform again. This time, his form was even more radical: his limbs completely fused into his torso, forming a streamlined combat form covered with various weapon systems. Most striking was a massive energy core on his chest, which was accumulating a dangerous blue energy.

"Main gun charging: 30% 40% 50%"

Mechanic No. 8 begins the countdown, its optical sensors lock onto Luo Feng, preparing to launch a devastating attack.

Luo Feng knew he couldn't let the opponent complete the charging process. He activated his innate domain at full power, accelerating towards Mechanic No. 8, intending to interrupt the charging process before the main cannon fired.

"Golden Fusion - Galaxy Strike!"

Luo Feng's right fist was suddenly enveloped in a layer of golden light, the ultimate manifestation of the Golden-Void Fusion Law. This punch not only possessed physical impact but also contained the characteristic of spatial tearing, capable of inflicting dimensional damage on the target.

Mechanic No. 8 immediately recognized the danger of the attack and tried to dodge. However, Luo Feng's speed was too fast, and with the enhancement of his innate domain, the punch accurately struck the energy core in Mechanic No. 8's chest.

"boom--!"

A deafening explosion resounded throughout the arena. The powerful energy shockwave spread outwards, even causing slight fluctuations in the energy barrier above the stands.

When the smoke cleared, everyone was astonished to find a large hole in Mechanic No. 8's chest, from which blue energy liquid was gushing out. His optical sensors flickered faintly, clearly indicating that he had been severely damaged.

A thunderous cheer erupted from the stands, but Luo Feng remained vigilant. He gripped the black-patterned blade tightly with both hands, adopting a defensive stance, and stared intently at the dented shield that had been smashed open.

"The winner is Luo Feng!" The system voice of Virtual Universe Company had just sounded when an unexpected scene unfolded.

Suddenly, Mechanic No. 8's eyes flashed with a blinding red light, and its previously limp limbs tensed abruptly, the metal joints emitting a teeth-grinding grinding sound. The mechanical body, which seemed to have lost its ability to fight, slowly stood up, and the damaged parts of its body began to repair themselves automatically. The broken metal skeleton reconnected, and the cracked shell healed automatically.

"This is impossible!" Luo Feng's pupils suddenly contracted, and his hand gripping the knife tightened unconsciously until his knuckles turned white. He was certain that the attack just now had severed the main energy circuit of Mechanic No. 8, and in theory, the opponent should have completely lost its ability to fight.

The discussion in the audience suddenly intensified, and many people stood up, unable to believe what they were seeing.

In the spectator section not far from the arena, Rowan, Hong, and Thor were watching the battle intently. Rowan's brow was furrowed, his eyes flashing with analytical light. He wore a simple dark blue robe, the collar and cuffs adorned with delicate silver patterns—symbols of the Law of Fire. His hands rested flat on his knees, but his fingertips trembled slightly, as if simulating some kind of attack trajectory.

"What's going on?" Thor abruptly stood up, his nearly two-meter-tall, muscular frame standing out in the crowd. He wore a black combat suit that clung to his muscles, the veins on his arms bulging slightly with tension. "The rules don't say anything about mechanics having self-healing abilities?"

Hong remained calm, his gaunt face serious, his eyes narrowed into slits. He said softly, "This isn't self-healing; the backup system has activated. It seems this Mechanic model is more advanced than expected."

Rowan nodded slightly, his gaze never leaving the arena. "Mechanic No. 8 is calling in emergency backup power, and its combat algorithm is also being upgraded. Fengzi is in trouble."

In the center of the arena, Mechanic #8, having completed its self-healing, stood upright. Its form resembled a humanoid figure cast in metal, approximately 2.3 meters tall, its body a dark silver color, with intricate internal mechanical structures visible at its joints. Its head lacked facial features, possessing only a horizontal red light band serving as its "eyes." At this moment, the light band flickered at a noticeably faster frequency, seemingly performing some complex calculation.

(End of this chapter)