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

Chapter 288: The Opening Move is a Killer Move

The two arrived at the spectator area; Luo Wen's match was about to begin. Luo Feng found a seat near the front, while Thor sat next to him, keeping a close eye on his condition.

On the competition field, Rowan was already standing on the teleportation platform, ready to meet his opponent in the fourth round.

The central arena of the Virtual Universe Corporation is magnificent and can accommodate hundreds of thousands of spectators. Today's fourth round of matches has attracted powerful figures from various galaxies to watch.

Luo Feng, Lei Shen, and Hong were already seated in the best viewing area, which was reserved for the contestants.

"Luo Wen is in good condition." Luo Feng nodded as he watched Luo Wen enter. "He was diligently cultivating the Law of Fire in the training room last night; it seems he has made a breakthrough."

Hong rubbed his hands together, eager for a fight: "This time, our opponent is Adol, a genius from the Pale Galaxy. It's said that he comprehended the origins of ice and wind in just three thousand years. He's a tough opponent."

"But Rowan's Starburst Blade technique has reached an extremely high level," Thor calmly analyzed, "and coupled with his recent progress in the Law of Fire, he may not necessarily lose."

Luo Feng looked towards the other end of the field entrance: "The opponent is here."

Adol of the Pale Galaxy slowly walked into the arena. He was tall and slender, his skin glowing with a faint silver-blue luster like the legendary moonstone, and his long silver hair was casually draped over his shoulders. His eyes were pale purple, without pupils, giving him a deep and mysterious aura.

Adol wore the distinctive combat uniform of the Pale Galaxy, as light and thin as mist, yet possessing formidable defensive capabilities. A short, ice-blue sword clad his waist, rustling softly with each step.

The audience erupted in cheers and chatter.

"That's Adol, the genius of the Pale Galaxy!" "I heard he can simultaneously control the two fundamental laws of ice and wind—truly a terrifying talent!" "But don't forget, Rowan of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire is a peerless master of the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade!"

The referee hovered above the center of the arena. He was a high-ranking immortal from the "Purple Flame Clan," surrounded by pale purple flames.

"Round 4, Black Dragon Mountain Empire's Rowan versus Pale Galaxy's Adol!" The referee's booming voice echoed throughout the arena via special means. "Both sides, prepare yourselves, the match is about to begin!"

Rowan and Ador walked to the center of the field and bowed to each other.

"I've long admired your name, Star Master of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire." Adol's voice was like a winter breeze, cool yet courteous. "I hope to witness the true power of your Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade today."

Rowan smiled slightly: "I also look forward to sparring with you, the dual-origin genius of the Pale Galaxy."

The two players retreated to opposite ends of the field, awaiting the signal to start the match.

The referee raised his right hand: "The rules of the match remain the same: touch is the minimum, and no injury or death is permitted. Violators will be disqualified and held accountable." He surveyed the entire arena. "Ready—Go!"

At a command, the protective shield of the entire arena lit up, completely isolating the competition area from the spectator stands. At the same time, the gravity and spatial rules within the arena underwent subtle changes to adapt to the demands of high-intensity combat.

Adol did not rush to attack, but slowly drew his ice-blue short sword from his waist. As he moved, the surrounding temperature plummeted, and frost began to form on the ground.

"Nine Forms of Cold Wind - Form One: Frost's Descent."

As soon as he finished speaking, countless tiny ice crystals appeared on the short sword, forming a beautiful icy mist in the air. The icy mist swept towards Rowan at an astonishing speed, causing the temperature to drop sharply wherever it passed, and the moisture in the air to instantly condense into ice needles.

Luo Feng squinted in the audience: "Opening with a killer move, no wonder he's a genius from the Pale Galaxy."

Hong nodded: "This combination of ice and wind has reached a very high level. Let's see how Rowan handles it."

Facing the oncoming icy mist attack, Rowan smiled. He flipped his right hand, and the Starry Sky-Splitting Blade appeared out of thin air in his palm, its blade shimmering with starlight.

"Starlight swirled and shifted."

Luo Wen let out a low shout, his longsword tracing a complex arc, the starlight spreading out to form a semi-circular protective shield. When the ice mist struck the starlight shield, it produced a piercing friction sound, and many ice needles were melted or deflected by the starlight energy.

However, Adol's attack did not end there. Dozens of ice blades suddenly separated from the icy mist, attacking Rowan from different angles. These ice blades were extremely fast, with unpredictable trajectories, clearly exhibiting characteristics of the Law of Wind.

"As expected of a dual-origin genius, the power of law contained in this attack is indeed exquisite," Luo Wen thought to himself, while his hands continued to move.

The Starburst Blade seemed alive in his hands; wherever its blade sliced, space itself appeared to be subtly cut. Rowan precisely intercepted most of the ice blades, but three still managed to break through his defenses from the sides, heading straight for his shoulders and legs.

"The Law of Fire—Ignite!"

Just as the ice blade was about to strike, Rowan was suddenly engulfed in blazing flames—a manifestation of pure fire law. The ice blade turned into steam the instant it touched the flames and dissipated into the air.

A gasp and applause erupted from the audience.

"Excellent!" Luo Feng clapped his hands in approval. "Luo Wen's Fire Law has advanced another step forward!"

Thor smiled and said, "It seems last night's breakthrough was indeed effective; he was able to perfectly fuse the Law of Fire with the energy of the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade."

“But Adolf hasn’t used his full strength yet,” Hong calmly analyzed. “This match has only just begun.”

As expected, Adol, seeing his attack neutralized, showed an expression of appreciation: "The Law of Fire is indeed the natural nemesis of the Law of Ice. No wonder you are a powerful figure selected by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire."

His feet lightly touched the ground, and his figure swept forward like a ghost, so fast that ordinary viewers could hardly see his movement.

"Nine Styles of Cold Wind - Third Style, Eye of the Storm!"

The short sword in Ador's hand suddenly disintegrated into countless ice crystals, forming a swirling ice storm around him. He became the center of the storm, charging straight towards Rowan.

Rowan's expression was solemn; he could sense the powerful force of laws contained within this attack. The essence of wind granted the attack extreme speed and penetrating power, while the essence of ice brought a devastating freezing effect. Anyone caught in it would be severely injured, even if they didn't die.

"Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade - Galaxy Severing Flow!"

Rowan gripped the sword with both hands, and the light on the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade suddenly erupted, like a galaxy flowing in his hands. The power of the laws throughout his body surged, and the law of fire and the energy of the starburst perfectly merged, causing a faint red halo to cover the surface of the longsword.

As Rowan unleashed his slash, the very space seemed to tremble. Where the blade passed, the air was sliced ​​apart, forming a crimson energy wave that met the oncoming storm of ice crystals. The two attacks collided in the center of the arena, unleashing a deafening roar. The powerful energy fluctuations caused the entire protective shield to flicker slightly, demonstrating the astonishing power of this attack.

The ice crystal storm and the energy wave canceled each other out upon contact, generating a large amount of energy fragments and water vapor. For a moment, the entire arena was filled with fog, and visibility was greatly reduced.

The noise from the audience grew louder, and everyone stood up, trying to get a better look at what was happening inside.

"Such a powerful collision!" "Is this the power of the nine psychic weapons? It's terrifying!" "Adol's dual-law fusion is no less formidable!"

Luo Feng stared intently at the arena, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Luo Wen's Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade is nearing its peak; the spatial cutting power contained in this Star River Severing Flow move is simply terrifying."

Thor nodded: "Moreover, he cleverly incorporated the laws of fire into it, which not only enhanced its attack power but also specifically countered Adolf's laws of ice."

“But Adol is no simple man either,” Hong said in a deep voice. “Although the eye of his storm has been neutralized, judging from his condition, he hasn’t been greatly depleted.”

The fog in the arena gradually dissipated, and the two competitors remained standing on the field, though their relative positions had shifted. Clearly, after the energy collision, both had used the recoil to adjust their stances, preparing for the next round of combat.

Adol raised his hand, and the scattered ice crystals reformed, reforming the ice-blue short sword. A slight smile played on his lips: "Interesting. It's been a long time since I've encountered an opponent who could withstand my eye of the storm."

Rowan calmly looked at his opponent: "Your fusion of the two laws is indeed exquisite, but it's not enough to defeat me."

Adolf laughed: "Is that so? Then how about we make it more difficult?"

As he spoke, his figure suddenly became blurry, then split into three identical figures, each wielding an ice sword, attacking Rowan from different directions.

"A clone technique?" Rowan frowned, then realized, "No, it's a high-level application of the Law of Wind—light and shadow refraction!"

Adol did indeed use the laws of wind to distort light, creating two illusions almost indistinguishable from his true form. Ordinary warriors would find it difficult to distinguish which was the real one, easily becoming confused.

But Rowan was no ordinary soldier.

"Starlight Perception!"

Rowan closed his eyes and, using the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade as a medium, released a unique wave of psychic energy. This wave pierced through the disguise of light and shadow, clearly pinpointing the location of Adol's true form—the "clone" on the left was the real Adol!
Rowan suddenly opened his eyes, his Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade pointing directly to his left: "Found you!"

The Starburst Blade shone brightly, and Rowan charged towards the real Adol like a shooting star. The laws of fire surged along the blade, forming a fire dragon that coiled around the starburst energy, amplifying its power.

Adolf was clearly surprised that Rowan could see through his disguise so quickly, and a hint of astonishment flashed across his face. But as a genius warrior of the Pale Galaxy, his reaction speed was equally astonishing.

"Nine Styles of Cold Wind - Fifth Style: Ice Wall Wind Shield!"

Adol pointed his ice sword forward, and a huge ice wall instantly rose from the ground. At the same time, the laws of wind formed an invisible wind shield around him, providing double protection.

Rowan's Fire Dragon Star Slash slammed heavily into the ice wall, instantly creating numerous cracks on its surface, with melted water flowing down the fissures. However, Adol's defenses were formidable; although damaged, the ice wall did not collapse immediately.

"Not enough!" Rowan shouted, and the power of the Law of Fire suddenly increased. The temperature on the Starburst Blade rose sharply, and the ice wall began to melt over a large area.

Adol sensed the imminent collapse of the defense and swiftly retreated. The instant he withdrew, the ice wall shattered completely, disintegrating into countless ice shards that scattered in all directions.

A deafening roar of cheers erupted from the stands; such a thrilling exchange was truly exhilarating.

"That was spectacular! Rowan's combination of the Law of Fire and Starlight Energy is incredibly powerful!" "Ador's reaction was also top-notch; if he hadn't retreated in time, he would likely have been severely injured!" "This duel between two geniuses was truly worthwhile!"

Luo Feng exclaimed in admiration, "Luo Wen's progress has exceeded my expectations. He has already perfectly fused the spatial energy of the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade with the Law of Fire."

"The key is his combat awareness," Thor pointed out. "To be able to see through Adolf's disguise and find his true form in such a short time, such perception and judgment are beyond the reach of ordinary people."

Hong, however, noticed other details: "Ador's movements during his retreat were somewhat unusual; he seemed to be gathering strength, preparing for a more powerful attack."

As expected, Ador, having retreated to a safe distance, did not continue to retreat. Instead, he steadied himself and formed a hand seal. The temperature around him dropped sharply, and even snowflakes began to fall from the air.

"You've forced me to use my true strength, Rowan." Adolf's voice carried a hint of seriousness. "Next, I'll show you the ultimate technique of the Pale Galaxy's secret art—the Nine Styles of Frostwind!"

His eyes shone with a dazzling purple light, and his aura rose steadily, even causing a slight distortion in the space inside the arena.

"Pale Extremes—A Thousand Miles of Frozen Land!"

Adol suddenly spread his arms wide, and terrifying cold air swept outwards from him. This was no longer a simple law of ice, but a special power generated by the ultimate fusion of the essence of ice and the essence of wind—the power of paleness.

The temperature inside the arena plummeted almost instantly below freezing. The ground, the air, and even the space itself seemed to be affected by this force, beginning to freeze. A visible layer of frost spread towards Rowan at an alarming rate, freezing everything in its path.

"This is..." Rowan's expression turned solemn. He could feel the terrifying power contained in this move. If one were to be fully hit, even if one didn't die, one would be frozen and lose the ability to fight.

In a moment of desperation, Rowan made a bold decision.

"Starlight Sky-Splitting Blade - Rhythm of Flame!"

He plunged the Starburst Blade into the ground, and immediately the Fire Law within his body surged wildly, channeling through the longsword into the earth. In an instant, complex flame patterns appeared on the ground, centered on Rowan, resembling a giant magic circle.

This is a new move that Rowan has been researching recently, which perfectly combines the laws of fire with the spatial energy of the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade to deal with wide-range attacks.

The moment the fire array activated, pillars of blazing fire erupted from the ground, clashing with the oncoming Pale Extreme. The collision of fire and ice generated violent energy fluctuations, filling the entire arena with mist, accompanied by crackling ice and roaring flames.

The cheers from the stands had turned into gasps of surprise; no one could have predicted that the match would be this intense.

(End of this chapter)