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

Chapter 295 The Most Chaotic Region in the Universe

"You're pushing yourself too hard." Luo Feng handed over a bottle of recovery potion. "The power of Chaotic Thunder must put a lot of strain on your body, right?"

“Indeed.” Thor downed his drink in one gulp. “I feel like all the meridians in my body are about to snap. But as long as we win, that’s all that matters.”

Luo Feng seized the opportunity, his black-patterned blade transforming into a golden light, piercing straight at Salamander's protective shield. The sharp blade light collided with the demonic flames, erupting in dazzling sparks.

Luo Feng's sudden attack did catch Salamander off guard, but the defensive power of the Demon Flame Shield was beyond imagination. Even the Black Pattern Blade, which was enhanced by the Law of Gold, could only leave shallow marks on it.

“You’ve got some skill.” Salamander steadied himself, a flash of anger in his eyes. “You actually used telekinesis to launch a sneak attack. Looks like you’ve done your homework on me.”

Luo Feng did not respond, but continued his attack. The black-patterned blade seemed to come alive in his hands, each strike precisely aimed at the same spot on the demonic flame shield.

"The Law of Gold - Wave Slash!"

With each strike, the golden blade light layered upon layer, finally tearing a crack in the protective shield.

"You're asking for death!" Salamander roared, slamming his hands into the ground. "Demonic Flame - Magma Eruption!"

Rumble!
The ground cracked open instantly, and countless pillars of lava shot into the sky. The entire battlefield instantly turned into a sea of ​​fire, with scalding lava flowing everywhere, even distorting the air itself.

Luo Feng flashed, nimbly weaving between the lava pillars. His speed was extremely fast, and each movement perfectly avoided the deadly lava.

"You're quite fast," Salamander sneered, "but how long can you hide?"

He formed hand seals, and the demonic flames around him began to surge wildly. The dark red flames gradually deepened, as if they were about to devour all light.

"Demonic Flame - Hellfire Furnace!"

Centered on Salamander, the ground within a radius of 100 meters collapsed, forming a massive lava crater. Countless magma churned within the crater, and the temperature was terrifyingly high.

"Oh no!" In the audience, Luo Wen's expression changed drastically. "That attack has such a wide range; Luo Feng has nowhere to dodge!"

Sure enough, Luo Feng was trapped on a pumice stone in the center of the lava pit. He was surrounded by scalding lava, and any mistake would mean his demise in the flames.

"Where do you think you're going now?" Salamander grinned maliciously, hovering in mid-air. "Taste my Demonic Flame Storm!"

Countless fireballs shot from his hands, raining down on Luo Feng like a meteor shower. Each fireball contained terrifying energy, enough to melt steel.

Luo Feng took a deep breath, holding the black-patterned sword horizontally in front of him.

"The Law of Gold: Indestructible!"

His entire body was suddenly covered in a layer of golden light, as if he were wearing a golden armor. The fireball struck the golden light, unleashing a violent impact, but it was unable to break through the defense.

"The defenses are decent," Salamander's eyes narrowed, "but how long can you hold out?"

He intensified his attacks, and the fireballs became larger and denser. The entire lava crater was illuminated by the flames, and the temperature continued to rise.

Luo Feng felt the pressure mounting. While the Vajra Indestructible Technique offered incredible defense, it also consumed a great deal of energy. At this rate, he could only last a few more minutes at most.

"We must fight back!" A resolute glint flashed in Luo Feng's eyes. He suddenly withdrew his defenses and charged toward Salamander like a cannonball.

"You're courting death!" Salamander sneered, clasping his hands together. "Demonic Flame - Heaven-Devouring Fiery Dragon!"

A gigantic fire dragon rose from behind him, its gaping maw lunging at Luo Feng. Wherever the fire dragon passed, even the space itself seemed to ignite.

At the critical moment, Luo Feng suddenly changed direction, advancing instead of retreating, and charged directly at the head of the fire dragon.

"Are they crazy?" gasped from the audience.

Just as the fire dragon was about to devour Luo Feng, the black-patterned blade in his hand suddenly burst forth with dazzling golden light.

"The Law of Gold, Fifth Profound Technique: The Wheel of Annihilation!"

A giant golden wheel materialized before him, its edges sharp as knives, spinning rapidly as it sliced ​​towards the fire dragon.

boom!
The golden wheel collided with the fire dragon, unleashing a deafening roar. The entire Star Arena trembled violently, and the protective shield groaned under the strain.

When the smoke cleared, the fire dragon was seen to have been cut in two, and Luo Feng, using the impact, had already approached Salamander.

"What?!" Salamander was shocked, never expecting that Luo Feng could break his Flame Dragon.

"Now!" Luo Feng's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he unleashed his full mental power, "Mental Storm!"

An invisible mental shockwave blasted directly into Salamander's sea of ​​consciousness. This time, Luo Feng used all his strength, even at the cost of damaging his own spiritual essence.

"Ah!" Salamander screamed, feeling a splitting headache. His demonic flame shield had a brief opening.

Luo Feng seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and thrust his black-patterned blade straight at Salamander's chest.

In the nick of time, Salamander, enduring excruciating pain, jerked his body backward. The blade grazed his breastplate, leaving a deep gash.

"Damn it!" Salamander roared, the demonic flames within him raging. "You've successfully enraged me!"

His hair suddenly turned from red to jet black, and the flames in his eyes turned pure black. A terrifying aura erupted from his body, causing even the surrounding magma to boil.

"Demonic Flame - Sixth Level Profound Technique - Black Flame Devouring!"

Dark flames surged from Salamander's body. These flames had no temperature or light, yet they exuded a chilling aura.

"Not good!" Hong stood up. "Luo Feng, get out of the way! That's black flame that can devour everything!"

But it was too late. The black flames rushed towards Luo Feng as if they were alive, swallowing up even the air in their wake.

Luo Feng tried to dodge, but found that his body seemed to be bound by an invisible force, and he could not move.

"This is the true power of the Black Flame," Salamander sneered. "It can devour everything, including your life force!"

Just as the black flames were about to engulf Luo Feng, he suddenly closed his eyes, and the metal law within his body began to operate wildly.

"Since I can't dodge it, I'll fight it head-on!" Luo Feng suddenly opened his eyes, and an unprecedented golden light erupted from his black-patterned blade. "The Law of Gold - Ultimate Profound Meaning - Annihilation of the Void!"

A golden blade of light shot into the sky, carrying the momentum to cleave everything in its path. This was Luo Feng's trump card, a move that incorporated his complete understanding of the Law of Metal.

The golden blade of light clashed head-on with the black flames, two completely different forces battling it out in mid-air. The golden light sought to sever the black flames, while the black flames attempted to devour the golden light.

"Break!" Luo Feng roared, burning his life essence and pouring all his power into the blade's edge.

Boom!

A deafening explosion rang out, and the entire battlefield was engulfed in a blinding light. The shockwave swept across the entire arena, even cracking the protective shields in the stands.

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

The lava crater had completely collapsed, riddled with bottomless cracks. Salamander knelt on the ground, his armor tattered, black blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Luo Feng's situation was even worse. He lay on the ground, his black-patterned sword broken in two, his entire body covered in burn marks from the black flames. His right arm was the most severely burned, almost completely charred.

Both were at their limits, but the battle was far from over. "Cough cough..." Salamander struggled to his feet. "I didn't expect you to be able to withstand my black flames. You truly are a worthy opponent to have come this far."

Luo Feng struggled to sit up, picking up the broken sword with his left hand: "You're no slouch either; you're the strongest opponent I've ever faced."

“Then let’s settle this with one last blow!” Salamander took a deep breath and concentrated all his remaining strength into his right fist.

Black flames burned on his fist, and although they were not as terrifying as before, they still exuded an aura of destruction.

Luo Feng was not to be outdone. He gripped the broken sword in his left hand, and the power of the Law of Metal flowed through the blade.

The two exchanged a glance and launched their final attack simultaneously.

"Demonic Flame - Fist of Destruction!"

"The Law of Gold: The Broken Blade!"

boom!
The fist clashed with the knife, generating a tremendous impact. Both men were thrown back and crashed heavily to the ground.

The entire room fell silent; everyone held their breath, awaiting the final result.

After a long while, Luo Feng shakily got up. His left arm hung limply at his sides, clearly also seriously injured, but at least he could still stand.

Salamander lay motionless on the ground, completely incapacitated.

"The victor is Luo Feng of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire!"

The referee's voice broke the silence, and the entire stadium erupted in deafening cheers.

"Luo Feng! Luo Feng! Luo Feng!"

The audience chanted his name, cheering for this spectacular battle.

The medical team quickly arrived and carried the two men off the field. As Luo Feng was being carried away, he nodded to Salmand in respect.

"It was truly a breathtaking battle," Hong exclaimed. "Luo Feng's victory was entirely a triumph of willpower."

"Yes, in that final blow, he practically fought with his life on the line." Thor also became unusually serious.

“However, the cost is also high.” Rowan looked worriedly at the medical bay. “His right arm will probably take a long time to recover.”

Inside the medical pod, Luo Feng lay on a treatment bed, his body covered in various tubes. Advanced medical fluids were repairing his injuries, but the damage caused by the black flames was too severe; even the most advanced medical technology would require time.

"It's worth it." Luo Feng smiled weakly. "What's a little injury compared to defeating such an opponent?"

As he spoke, Luo Feng slowly drifted off to sleep.

Not long after.

Inside the medical pod, Luo Feng lay on the treatment bed, his face as pale as paper. Even with the most advanced medical technology, the black lines on his right arm continued to slowly spread. The chief physician of the medical team frowned, constantly adjusting various parameters.

"The situation isn't optimistic," the physician said, turning to Hong and the others. "The Flame Demon Prince's black flames not only caused physical damage but also left behind severe fire poison. This toxin is corroding Luo Feng's meridians and cells; if it's not cleared in time, it may affect his future cultivation."

"Is there any way?" Thor asked anxiously.

The physician pondered for a moment: "Ordinary antidotes have limited effectiveness against this particular type of fire poison. To my knowledge, only a special medicine called 'Ice Soul Purifying Pill' can completely eliminate this toxin."

"Then let's go buy it!" Thor said without hesitation. "We'll pay whatever it costs!"

"This isn't about money," the doctor shook his head. "The Ice Soul Purifying Pill is extremely rare. It's said that its ingredients include ten-thousand-year-old ice marrow unique to the Frozen Star Region, and it's likely only possessed by the royal family in the entire Black Dragon Mountain Empire."

Upon hearing this, Hong and Luo Wen exchanged a glance.

“We will go and request an audience with His Majesty the King,” Hong decided decisively. “We must obtain this medicine, no matter the cost.”

The three immediately headed to the temporary palace of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. For this competition, the King of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire personally led the team, staying in the most luxurious royal suite in Star City.

After being informed through multiple layers of protocol, the three finally met the King of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire—a middle-aged man of extraordinary bearing. He wore a black dragon robe, and his brows exuded majesty.

“Your Majesty,” Hong bowed respectfully, “we have come to request medicine for Luo Feng.”

The King nodded: "I watched Luo Feng's battle; it was indeed spectacular. He won honor for the Empire and deserves the best treatment."

"I heard that His Majesty possesses the Ice Soul Purifying Pill?" Luo Wen asked cautiously.

The king sighed, "This elixir is indeed precious; the entire royal family possesses only three. Unfortunately, last month I bestowed the last one upon the general guarding the frontier."

The three of them felt a chill in their hearts.

“However,” the king changed the subject, “I remember the Third Prince Brolin has one. You can go and try.”

Upon receiving this news, the three immediately took their leave and headed straight for the Third Prince's residence.

Brolin was enjoying tea in the garden when he saw the three arrive. He smiled slightly and said, "I knew you'd come."

“Your Highness,” Hong said bluntly, “we’ve come to ask for medicine. Luo Feng is suffering from fire poison and urgently needs the Ice Soul Purifying Pill.”

“I do have one,” Brolin said, setting down his teacup. “And I’m willing to use it to save Luo Feng. After all, he’s a hero of the Empire.”

"That's great!" Thor exclaimed excitedly.

“But,” Brolin changed the subject, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch. I can give you the medicine, but you have to agree to one condition.”

"What are the conditions?" Hong asked warily.

Brolin stood up and walked to the window: "Do you know anything about interstellar courier services?"

“I’ve heard of it.” Rowan nodded. “It’s a high-risk transport mission organized by the Interstellar Merchant Guild, highly rewarding but extremely dangerous.”

“That’s right.” Brolin turned around. “I recently received a special escort mission to deliver a shipment of important supplies to the Chaotic Star Region. It’s rife with pirates and extremely dangerous there; ordinary guards simply can’t handle it.”

“You want us to escort you?” Hong understood what he meant.

“Exactly.” Brolin nodded. “With your abilities, completing this task shouldn’t be a problem. And the timing is perfect, it’s during the off-season.”

The three fell silent. The dangers of interstellar escort missions were well-known, especially in chaotic star systems, one of the most turbulent regions in the universe.

"Why not send the Royal Guard?" Thor asked.

Brolin smiled wryly: "This batch of supplies is rather special; we can't let too many people know about it. Besides, the Royal Guards are too conspicuous and would easily attract attention. You're different; as competitors, it's normal for you to go out and train during the off-season."

"What supplies are they?" Hong pressed.

“I can’t say for sure right now,” Brolin shook his head. “But I can assure you, it’s definitely not contraband.”

The three fell into deep thought. On one hand, Luo Feng's injuries were urgent; on the other hand, the risks of interstellar escort were indeed very high.

(End of this chapter)