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

Chapter 270 Deliberately feigning weakness to lure the opponent into lowering their guard!
Luo Feng drew his black-patterned blade and assumed a fighting stance. This time, he attempted to use his telekinesis to control his opponent's vital points while simultaneously attacking other exposed weaknesses with the blade's edge. Initially, this dual focus left him flustered, but as he practiced more, he gradually found his rhythm.

"That's it!" Thor shouted excitedly. "Psychic control of the upper body, blade attacks on the lower body—perfect coordination!"

Rowan smiled with satisfaction. "You learn very quickly. Remember this feeling, and maintain this coordination in actual combat."

Just as the training was about to end, the communication system in the training room suddenly rang. A holographic projection appeared in the center of the room, showing an employee of a virtual universe company.

"Dear contestants, the final match of the second round will begin in 30 minutes. Please be prepared."

The message was delivered, and the holographic projection disappeared. Luo Feng sheathed his black-patterned sword and took a deep breath. After this training, he felt that his understanding and control of telekinesis had improved considerably, but the real test was yet to come.

“Let’s go,” Rowan said, shutting down the training system. “The final match is about to begin. Remember what you’ve learned today, but don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”

"Don't worry, brother," Luo Feng's eyes gleamed with determination, "I won't let you down."

Thor patted Luo Feng hard on the shoulder, almost making him stumble. "Well done, Fengzi! I believe you can win!"

Hong gave Luo Feng an approving look, which was a high compliment for Hong, who was usually a man of few words.

The four of them left the training room together and headed towards the competition venue. The corridor was bustling with people; other contestants were also rushing to their respective venues. The Virtual Universe Company's challenge had attracted geniuses from all galaxies, making the competition exceptionally fierce. Those who made it to the second round were already elites who had emerged from millions of participants.

Looking at the other contestants around him, Luo Feng felt both pressure and motivation. He knew he was still a ways off from the true geniuses, but he believed that through hard work and perseverance, he could gradually close that gap.

"Are you nervous?" Luo Wen seemed to sense Luo Feng's thoughts and asked softly.

Luo Feng shook his head. "I'm not nervous. I'm just thinking about how to better apply what I learned today in the upcoming matches."

Rowan smiled slightly, "Don't overthink it, just do it at your own pace. Remember, failure isn't scary; what's scary is losing the courage to keep going."

“I understand,” Luo Feng nodded. “No matter the outcome, I will do my best.”

The four arrived at a fork in the road; Luo Feng's next match was in the other direction.

"We'll be cheering you on from the stands," Thor said, pumping his fist. "Let's show them what Luo Feng is all about!"

Luo Feng smiled and nodded, then walked towards his competition venue.

The third round of the Virtual Universe Company's challenge officially began. Luo Feng stood on the teleportation platform, feeling the subtle sensation of his body being broken down into data streams. The scene before him vanished in an instant, then reformed, and he found himself in a brand new arena.

This is a semi-open circular arena surrounded by towering stands that can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators. Unlike the previous mechanical, metallic venues, this one has been designed as a natural environment, with soft grass underfoot, a small lake in the center, and several large rocks and low shrubs scattered around. The blue dome simulates a clear sky, with a few white clouds drifting lazily by.

"It seems this venue is very advantageous for water-type ability users," Luo Feng thought to himself, his gaze sweeping across the calm lake surface. He already knew his opponent from the competition schedule—Lin Mo, a water-type law master from the Qianwu Universe Kingdom.

The stands were already filled with spectators from all galaxies, and virtual projections were transmitting the match live across the universe. Rowan, Thor, and Hong were already seated in their designated areas, awaiting the start of the match.

"In the third round, Luo Feng of Xia Universe Kingdom will face Lin Mo of Qianwu Universe Kingdom," the system announcement echoed throughout the arena. "Rule: Any means except lethal attacks are permitted. Victory condition: Opponent surrenders or completely loses combat ability. Countdown to start: 10, 9, 8."

Luo Feng took a deep breath, gripped his black-patterned blade, and assumed a fighting stance. He wore a custom-made lightweight combat suit, black with silver patterns, and the national emblem of the Xia Universe on his back shimmered faintly.

"Seven, Six, Five"

The teleportation beam on the opposite side lit up, and a figure slowly appeared. It was a slender woman, around twenty-five years old, wearing a light blue, form-fitting combat suit that accentuated her beautiful curves. She had shoulder-length silver-white hair, deep-sea blue eyes, and a face that was both beautiful and aloof. She carried no weapons, only two thin silver rings on her wrists, shimmering with a subtle blue light.

"Four, three, two"

Lin Mo's gaze met Luo Feng's. She nodded slightly, showing respect for her opponent, but there was no sign of weakness in her eyes.

"First, the competition begins!"

As the system notification faded, the two moved almost simultaneously. Luo Feng didn't attack rashly, but instead moved quickly, circling the edge of the arena and observing his opponent's every move. Lin Mo, on the other hand, slowly approached the lake, each step exceptionally light and almost silent.

In the audience, Luo Wen narrowed his eyes. "Lin Mo, a rising genius from the Qianwu Universe Kingdom, is said to have begun comprehending the Law of Water at the age of fifteen and has now reached the late stage of the beginner level."

"A water-based ability user?" Thor frowned. "This is very disadvantageous for Mineko."

Hong remained silent, but a hint of worry flickered in his eyes. Water-based ability users experience a significant boost in combat effectiveness in environments with water, and the lake in this arena undoubtedly gave Lin Mo a tremendous advantage.

In the arena, Lin Mo had already reached the lakeside. She gently raised her hand, and the silver ring on her wrist shimmered. Ripples immediately spread across the lake, and then, as if alive, a column of water rose up and surrounded her.

“Luo Feng,” Lin Mo’s voice was clear and melodious, “I’ve heard about your impressive victory over Mechanic #8 in the second round. But I’m afraid your luck ends here today.”

Luo Feng ignored her provocation and continued to observe. He noticed that the silver ring on Lin Mo's wrist emitted a faint glow when she controlled the water flow, seemingly some kind of auxiliary tool. More importantly, when she stood by the lake, her aura became smoother and stronger.

"We must lure her away from the water," Luo Feng decided in his mind, then accelerated towards the group of boulders on the other side of the field. Lin Mo seemed to have anticipated his intention, a cold smile appearing on her lips. With a wave of her hands, the lake water suddenly rose, forming dozens of water snake-like tentacles that chased after Luo Feng.

The water tentacles were incredibly fast, catching up to Luo Feng almost instantly. Luo Feng spun around abruptly, his black-patterned blade drawing a graceful arc, severing the nearest few water tentacles. But to his surprise, the severed tentacles instantly reconnected, continuing their pursuit without any damage.

“Physical attacks are ineffective against water!” Rowan frowned from the stands. “He needs to find a different approach.”

Luo Feng quickly realized this and immediately changed his strategy. He held the black-patterned blade, but instead of trying to cut the water tentacles, he skillfully dodged and continued moving towards the group of giant rocks.

Seeing this, Lin Mo pushed forward with both hands, and all the water tentacles accelerated simultaneously, enveloping Luo Feng like a giant net. At the same time, more water was pumped up from the lake, forming a wall of water that blocked Luo Feng from the group of boulders.

“You can’t escape,” Lin Mo’s voice was filled with confidence. “In my waters, everything is under my control.”

Luo Feng was trapped between the water tentacles and the water wall, his escape route completely cut off. Just then, he suddenly stopped, closed his eyes, and made a peculiar gesture with his hands in front of his chest.

Lin Mo frowned, sensing the danger, and immediately manipulated all the water tentacles to attack Luo Feng simultaneously.

However, just as the water tentacles were about to touch Luo Feng, an invisible force suddenly exploded. Luo Feng's psychic power acted as an invisible barrier, pushing away all the water tentacles. At the same time, he opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning, and thrust his right hand, holding a knife, forward with a fierce thrust. With his left palm facing outward, his psychic power condensed into an invisible blade, pointing directly at Lin Mo.

Lin Mo clearly hadn't expected Luo Feng to be able to use telekinesis. She hurriedly retreated, raising her hands simultaneously, and the lake water instantly formed a thick water shield in front of her. The telekinetic blade struck the water shield, splashing water, but it didn't completely penetrate it.

"Psychic attack?" Lin Mo finally showed a hint of surprise. "I didn't expect you to have mastered this ability. However..." She crossed her arms in front of her chest, then suddenly opened them to the sides, causing the lake water to surge and form a huge water sphere that covered the center of the arena. "Under absolute control of the water element, even psychic power cannot break through my defense."

Luo Feng found himself trapped in the center of a water sphere about ten meters in diameter, with water pressure squeezing in from all directions. Although the Virtual Universe Company's system guaranteed that the participants would not actually drown, he still felt difficulty breathing and moved slowly in the simulated environment.

An uproar erupted in the stands, with many people standing up to see what was happening inside the water sphere.

"Oh no!" Thor stood up nervously. "Mine is trapped. He can't breathe or move properly inside the water sphere."

Rowan remained calm. "Don't worry, Luo Feng won't be defeated so easily. Look over there." He pointed to the edge of the water sphere, where subtle ripples were beginning to appear.

Inside the water sphere, Luo Feng remained calm. He concentrated his psychic power around his body, forming a small bubble that temporarily solved his breathing problem. At the same time, he noticed that his psychic power spread more slowly in the water, and the range of control it had decreased significantly. This made him realize that fighting underwater was indeed extremely disadvantageous for psychic users.

"I must find a breakthrough," Luo Feng thought to himself, his gaze sweeping around. Suddenly, he noticed Lin Mo standing outside the water sphere, her hands in a specific posture, controlling the entire sphere. Most importantly, her attention was almost entirely focused on maintaining the water sphere, which gave Luo Feng an opportunity.

Luo Feng did not rush to break through the water sphere. Instead, he restrained his mental power and pretended to be suffocating. His body swayed, as if he was about to lose consciousness.

Seeing this, Lin Mo smiled disdainfully, "Can't hold on any longer? Even weaker than I thought." She slightly loosened her control over the water sphere, preparing to end the battle.

At that very moment, Luo Feng suddenly erupted. His psychic power, like an invisible spear, pierced through the water sphere and aimed directly at Lin Mo's right wrist. At the same time, he used the force of the psychic power to burst out from the weak point of the water sphere, his black-patterned blade aimed straight for Lin Mo's throat.

This sudden outburst caught Lin Mo completely off guard. The telekinetic spear struck the silver ring on her right wrist with pinpoint accuracy, producing a crisp sound as its light dimmed abruptly. At the same time, she hastily raised her left hand to block Luo Feng's blade, but the black-patterned blade did not actually aim for her throat; instead, it changed direction mid-air and slashed at her left wrist.

“Zheng!”

A metallic clang rang out, and the silver ring on Lin Mo's left wrist was slashed deeply by the black-patterned blade. Lin Mo quickly retreated, but the water sphere had already collapsed due to her distraction, turning into a large stream of water that scattered all over the ground.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers; the exciting exchange thrilled everyone.

"Fantastic!" Thor exclaimed. "Fengzi is so clever! He deliberately feigned weakness to lure his opponent into lowering their guard!"

Luo Wen nodded, his eyes full of approval. "He not only found his opponent's weakness, but also used the water's ability to block psychic power to create a blind spot. Lin Mo thought the water sphere could completely block psychic power, so she wasn't prepared for Luo Feng's sudden outburst."

In the arena, Lin Mo's expression finally turned serious. Her two silver rings were damaged, significantly weakening her control over the water. But she did not back down; instead, her eyes gleamed with an even stronger fighting spirit.

“Interesting,” Lin Mo said softly. “Looks like I underestimated you, Luo Feng. But the real battle has only just begun.” She raised her hands, and although the silver rings on her wrists were damaged, they still emitted a faint blue light. The water in the lake surged again, but this time it didn’t form water tentacles or water spheres, but instead transformed into tiny water droplets, suspended in the air, so numerous that they almost covered the entire sky.

"A Thousand Needles of Water!"

As Lin Mo shouted, countless water droplets suddenly solidified, transforming into ice needles that shot towards Luo Feng from all directions. These ice needles were extremely fast and posed tricky angles, leaving almost no room for evasion.

Luo Feng knew that he could not dodge such a dense attack with his physical body, so he immediately spread his arms and released his mental power to the fullest extent, forming a mental power shield around his body.

"Bang bang bang!"

The ice needles struck the psychic shield, producing a series of crisp sounds. Most of the ice needles were deflected or shattered, but some still managed to pass through the gaps in the psychic shield, leaving several wounds on Luo Feng's body. Blood seeped from the wounds, staining his combat suit red.

Lin Mo gave Luo Feng no chance to catch his breath, and waved her hands again, forming more ice needles that came wave after wave.

(End of this chapter)