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

Chapter 293 Preparing for Tomorrow's Battle!
the other side.

Hong slowly walked onto the battlefield, his deep red armor reflecting a faint light in the sunlight. As the master of the Earth Limit Martial Arts School, his demeanor was as steady as a mountain, each step carrying an unshakeable majesty.

Opposite him, the Knight of Light, Leo, had been waiting for some time. He wore full silver-white armor, engraved with countless mysterious runes, each radiating a soft light. The Sword of Light in his hand was even more dazzling, its blade entirely transparent, as if formed from pure light.

“Hong of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire.” Leo’s voice came through his helmet, carrying a hint of metallic quality. “I heard you’ve also comprehended the Law of Light?”

Hong nodded slightly: "I have a little knowledge of the origins of light."

"The origin of light?" A hint of surprise flashed in Leo's eyes. "It shares the same origin as my Law of Light, yet it's different. Interesting. Let me see just how powerful your origin of light is."

"Begin!" the referee commanded.

Leo took the lead, raising the Sword of Light high, and a dazzling beam of light shot straight into the sky.

"Judgment of Light!"

In an instant, countless lightsabers rained down from the sky, enveloping the entire battlefield like a meteor shower. Each lightsaber carried a sacred aura, as if to purify all evil in the world.

Hong stood still, and a faint halo suddenly emanated from his body.

"The Origin of Light: Refraction!"

The falling lightsabers suddenly changed trajectory the instant they approached Hong, as if they had encountered an invisible mirror, deflecting and shooting in all directions.

"What?" came a gasp from the audience.

"He can actually change the trajectory of light!" someone exclaimed in shock.

"This is the power of the essence of light," Luo Feng explained in a low voice. "Unlike the laws of light, the essence of light focuses more on understanding and controlling the nature of light."

On the battlefield, Leo sheathed his lightsaber, his gaze turning serious: "Being able to manipulate the trajectory of light, your source of light is indeed extraordinary."

"Your laws of light are also very strong," Hong said calmly, "but the essence of light is not merely brightness and holiness."

As he spoke, he moved, transforming into a streak of light and instantly appearing in front of Leo.

"The Origin of Light - Extreme Speed!"

Hong's speed was so great that even his afterimage was invisible. Only a faint trace of light remained in the air, proving that he had moved.

"So fast!" Leo exclaimed in surprise, barely managing to raise his sword to parry.

boom!
Hong's fist slammed heavily onto the Sword of Light, unleashing a blinding light. Leo was thrown back several steps by the immense force.

“It’s not just about speed.” Hong slowly withdrew his fist. “The energy contained within light can also be converted into power.”

"I see." Leo steadied himself. "It seems I underestimated you. Then let me show you the true power of the Law of Light!"

His entire body erupted with dazzling light, and he seemed to transform into a god of light.

"The Realm of Light!"

Centered on Leo, a radius of 100 meters was enveloped in pure white light. Within this area, all shadows were dispelled, and even the air became crystal clear.

"In my domain, all darkness will have nowhere to hide!" Leo shouted. "Light will purify!"

Countless particles of light moved within the domain, each carrying a purifying power. They frantically converged on Hong, attempting to purify all impurities within him.

“An interesting ability.” Hong smiled slightly. “But you’ve forgotten one thing: light can not only purify, it can also destroy.”

He slowly raised his hands, and two small orbs of light appeared in his palms. Although small, these orbs contained terrifying energy.

"The Origin of Light: Fusion!"

The two orbs of light suddenly expanded, instantly releasing destructive energy. The entire realm of light trembled violently, and the purifying light particles appeared so fragile in the face of this energy.

boom!
The explosion was deafening, and cracks appeared in the realm of light.

"How is this possible?" Leo exclaimed incredulously. "You were able to create such a powerful explosion within my domain?"

"This is the mystery of the origin of light," Hong said calmly. "The essence of light is energy, and energy can manifest in countless forms."

With that, he launched another attack.

"The Origin of Light: A Kaleidoscope!"

Hong's figure suddenly split into countless clones, each a physical entity composed of light. These clones moved rapidly within the realm of light, forming a massive kaleidoscope array.

"An illusion?" Leo sneered. "Before the light, all falsehoods will be exposed!"

He wielded the Sword of Light, unleashing a barrage of sword energy. However, when the sword energy struck the clones, he discovered that each one was a solid entity.

“It’s not an illusion,” Hong’s voice came from all directions. “It’s the refraction and condensation of light. Every clone is real.”

Hundreds of Hongs launched a simultaneous attack, their fists and feet striking with the power of light in every blow. Leo was forced into a defensive position and could only barely defend himself.

"Damn it!" Leo roared, "Wings of Light!"

Suddenly, a pair of enormous wings of light unfurled from his back, with a wingspan exceeding ten meters. The wings flapped, generating a powerful shockwave that shattered all his clones.

"Finally getting serious?" Hong's true form appeared in the distance, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in his eyes.

"Next, I will show you the ultimate mystery of the Law of Light!" Leo soared high into the air, his wings of light drawing graceful arcs in the sky.

"The Law of Light - Angels Descend!"

Leo's form began to change, his armor and wings of light merging together, transforming him into a gigantic angel of light. The sword of light in his hand also grew enormous, its blade flowing with sacred runes.

"In angel form, my power will increase tenfold!" Leo's voice boomed like thunder. "Prepare to die!"

The enormous lightsaber slashed down with earth-shattering power.

Hong took a deep breath, and the light around him began to subside. Unlike Leo's flamboyant style, his light appeared restrained and profound.

"The Origin of Light, the Fourth Mystery, the Heart of Light!"

A point of light appeared on Hong's chest; it was the core of all the primordial light power within him. The point of light grew brighter and brighter, finally bursting forth as a pure pillar of light.

This beam of light wasn't as dazzling as Leo's, but it contained a purer form of energy. It went straight towards the enormous lightsaber.

Boom!

The moment the two forces collided, the entire Star Arena was engulfed in light. The protective shield groaned under the strain, and hundreds of Lord-level powerhouses simultaneously stepped in to reinforce it.

"This is terrifying!" someone in the audience exclaimed. "Is this the duel of the Laws of Light?" Rowan squinted, trying to make out the situation on the battlefield.

“Brother Hong’s source of light seems to be even better,” Luo Feng said.

When the light faded, the scene on the battlefield made everyone gasp in horror.

Leo's angel form had been deactivated. He knelt on one knee, the Sword of Light planted in front of him for support. His armor was badly damaged, revealing his body underneath.

Hong remained standing, though somewhat disheveled, but in significantly better condition than Leo.

“You won,” Leo said with difficulty. “I never imagined the source of light would be so powerful.”

“Your understanding of the laws of light is also excellent,” Hong stepped forward, extending his hand, “but your understanding of light is still slightly inferior.”

Leo grabbed Hong's hand and stood up: "I've learned a lot. I hope we'll have the opportunity to spar again."

"The victor is the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, Hong!" the referee announced loudly.

The entire audience erupted in enthusiastic applause. This battle of light was just as spectacular as any of the previous ones.

Hong walked back to the audience seats, and Luo Feng and the others immediately went to greet him.

"Brother Hong, your source of light is too strong!" Thor said excitedly.

"What is that Heart of Light?" Rowan asked curiously.

“It’s the core application of the very essence of light,” Hong explained. “It concentrates all the energy of light into a single point and then explodes. The power is immense, but the energy consumption is also staggering.”

"It seems everyone has their own special skill," Luo Feng remarked.

As the cheers from the final match of the day gradually subsided, the audience at the Star Arena began to leave in an orderly fashion. Luo Wen, Luo Feng, Hong, and Lei Shen didn't rush to leave; instead, they went to a secluded teahouse near the arena.

This tea room, located on the top floor of a suspended tower, offers a tranquil environment, perfect for discussing important matters. Through the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, one can see the entire Star City at night, with the Star Arena still brightly lit in the distance.

"The fourth round is finally over." Thor leaned back on the comfortable sofa, picking up a cup of his specially made energy tea. "The fifth round is probably the real battle yet."

Hong nodded, his expression grave: "Those who can enter the fifth round are all top geniuses from their respective star regions. While the opponents we've faced before were strong, they are still considerably weaker than those we're about to face."

"I just checked the match list for tomorrow." Luo Feng placed a small holographic projector on the table, and a stereoscopic image unfolded, showing part of the match results for the fifth round.

"Brother Hong, your opponent is," Luo Feng pointed to one of the lines, "Christina, the Ice Queen of the Star River Empire."

"Christina?" Hong frowned slightly. "The one who defeated Death God Carlos a couple of days ago?"

“It was her,” Rowan added. “Her Ice Origin has reached the fifth level of profound mystery, enabling her to unleash Absolute Zero. In her last battle with Carlos, she hadn't even used her full strength.”

Thor put down his teacup and said seriously, "Ice is indeed somewhat effective against light. Ice crystals refract and scatter light, affecting the inherent properties of light."

“It’s not just that.” Hong pondered for a moment. “Her absolute zero can freeze everything, including energy. If the very source of my light were frozen, the consequences would be unimaginable.”

"Any countermeasures?" Luo Feng asked.

Hong slowly shook his head: "I haven't thought of anything yet. While the source of light is powerful, it's indeed a bit tricky when facing absolute zero, which can freeze energy."

“Perhaps we can break through with speed,” Rowan suggested. “The speed of light is the fastest thing in the universe. If we can defeat her before she can unleash Absolute Zero…”

“Theoretically possible, but practically difficult,” Hong sighed. “Christina is highly experienced in combat and won’t give me that opportunity. Besides, her Ice Domain can significantly reduce an opponent’s speed.”

The four fell into deep thought. After a while, Luo Feng suddenly said, "My opponent is no simple opponent either."

He pointed to another line on the holographic projection: "The Flame Demon Prince of the Flame Demon Empire, it is said that his fire laws have reached the sixth level."

"The sixth level?" Rowan exclaimed in surprise. "Isn't that close to the Domain level?"

“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded, “and his flames aren’t ordinary fire, but demonic flames born from the earth’s core magma, extremely hot enough to melt most metals.”

"Can your Law of Gold handle this?" Hong asked.

“Theoretically, metal overcomes fire, but his demonic flames are too unique,” ​​Luo Feng frowned. “Moreover, his comprehension of the sixth level of the law means that his control over flames has reached an extremely high level.”

"Looks like we've met our match," Thor said with a wry smile. "My opponent is the Storm Queen of the Storm Empire, who is said to be able to control Category 12 hurricanes."

“Wind and thunder are mutually reinforcing, you should have an advantage, right?” Rowan said.

“If it were an ordinary wind-type opponent, I wouldn’t be afraid,” Thor shook his head. “But the Storm Queen is different. Her winds contain the power of spatial laws, capable of tearing space apart. My lightning might be sent directly to another dimension in the face of her storms.”

"My opponent is relatively easier," Rowan said, reviewing the information. "The Dark Prince of the Dark Night Empire, skilled in the Laws of Shadow. Although he's unpredictable, fire counters darkness, so I should be able to handle him."

"Don't be careless," Hong warned. "None of those who made it to the fifth round are pushovers. The Dark Prince must have some extraordinary abilities to have reached this point."

“Indeed.” Rowan nodded. “It’s said he can control a person’s shadow, and even attack the person directly through the shadow.”

The four continued studying their opponent's information, and the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.

"This opponent is indeed much stronger than before," Luo Feng sighed. "It seems we'll have to pull out all the stops."

“That’s not all.” Hong stood up and walked to the French windows. “We also need to develop targeted tactics. Brute force alone will probably not be enough to win.”

"Brother Hong, what are your plans for dealing with Christina?" Thor asked.

Hong was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I'm thinking, since ice can overcome light, then I won't use light."

"No light needed?" The other three were stunned.

"The essence of light lies in the understanding and control of light." Hong turned around, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "But who says the essence of light can only be used to emit light?"

“You mean…” Luo Feng said thoughtfully.

"The essence of light is energy, and energy has many forms," ​​Hong explained. "Heat energy, kinetic energy, and electrical energy can all be converted from the source of light. If I could convert light energy into other forms of energy..."

"Brilliant!" Rowan's eyes lit up. "This way we can avoid the weakness to ice-type attacks!"

“It’s theoretically feasible, but very difficult in practice,” Hong frowned. “I need to complete this transformation training tonight; time is too tight.”

"Then let's hurry," Luo Feng stood up. "We all need to prepare for tomorrow's battle."

“Wait a minute,” Thor suddenly said, “have we overlooked something?”

"what is the problem?"

"After the fifth round, it's the semifinals," Thor said seriously. "If we both advance, we'll likely meet."

(End of this chapter)