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

Chapter 315 The Nature of Energy

"What's going on?" Bella asked warily, her body already in a defensive stance.

Lin Qi strode onto the field, his face beaming with barely concealed excitement: "This is an elemental fusion phenomenon, extremely rare! This can only occur when two elements reach extremely high purity and interact under specific conditions."

He turned to Thor and Bella: "The power control you two have achieved is astonishingly precise, allowing you to create such a miracle."

In the center of the arena, the energy vortex composed of water and electricity gradually stabilized, forming a sphere about one meter in diameter, suspended in the air. Inside the sphere, electric light and flowing water danced harmoniously, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

Lynch cautiously approached the energy sphere, observed it carefully for a while, and then turned to the audience: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are fortunate to witness an extremely rare natural phenomenon today—elemental fusion! This phenomenon is rarely recorded in the history of the universe, and it is truly lucky to be able to see it with our own eyes today!"

The arena erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers, everyone thrilled by the exciting match and the unexpected surprise.

Lynch gestured for Thor and Bella to step back to a safe distance, then carefully used a special energy container to collect the energy ball made of water and electricity.

“This will be a very valuable research sample,” he explained, “and will be of great significance for understanding the interactions between elements.”

After completing this, Lynch turned to Thor and Bella: "Considering that both of you have expended a great deal of energy and created such a precious natural phenomenon, I declare this match a draw!"

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again. Thor and Bella exchanged a smile, performed a warrior's salute, and then walked back to the rest area together.

"That was amazing!" Luo Feng excitedly went up to Thor and patted him on the shoulder. "When did you master that 'Nine Heavens Thunder'?"

Thor smiled. "I gained some insights on Thunder Planet, and only truly mastered them these past two weeks under Coach Lin's guidance. I never expected they'd come in handy today."

"That move was indeed incredibly powerful," Hong nodded in admiration, "but it also consumed a lot of energy. Your energy reserves are probably almost depleted, aren't they?"

Thor nodded with a wry smile: "That's true. That final blow nearly exhausted eighty percent of my energy. If it hadn't been for the draw, I probably wouldn't have lasted much longer."

Bella approached and nodded slightly to the four of them. "A brilliant duel. Your energy control impressed me greatly." She looked at Thor, her eyes gleaming with admiration. "In all my years of service, I've rarely seen anyone control lightning energy with such precision."

She turned to Hong: "Your performance was equally outstanding. Your understanding and application of energy is unique; you achieve maximum effect with minimal effort, a highly valuable ability on the cosmic battlefield."

Finally, she looked at Luo Wen and Luo Feng: "I look forward to seeing your performance."

After speaking, she nodded slightly, turned around, and returned to her rest area.

Lynch walked over, a satisfied smile on his face: "A fantastic match! Thor, your performance far exceeded my expectations. Your control over lightning energy has reached a remarkably high level."

Thor smiled modestly: "This is all thanks to your guidance these past two weeks, and that extraordinary adventure on Thunder Planet."

Lin Qi nodded: "Talent plus opportunity, coupled with proper guidance, can indeed enable someone to make tremendous progress in a short period of time." He turned to Luo Wen and Luo Feng, "Ready? It's your turn to take the stage."

Luo Wen and Luo Feng exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with fighting spirit. Their outstanding performances in the first and second matches had already ignited their passion, and they couldn't wait to showcase their abilities.

Meanwhile, the discussion in the audience grew increasingly heated. The duel between Thor and Bella not only showcased high-level elemental control skills but also unexpectedly produced an extremely rare elemental fusion phenomenon, which was undoubtedly the biggest highlight of the day.

"I never imagined that this seemingly ordinary sparring match would witness such a legendary phenomenon as elemental fusion," an elderly spectator exclaimed. "In all my years, this is the first time I've ever seen it with my own eyes."

"That Earth warrior named Thor is indeed extraordinary," another spectator commented. "To master that level of lightning control at such a young age, his future achievements are limitless."

“Don’t forget that guy named Hong,” someone added. “His fighting style is even more unique, using softness to overcome hardness and weakness to defeat strength, completely overturning our traditional understanding of power.”

In the VIP section, several audience members dressed in luxurious attire were also talking in hushed tones.

"These martial artists from Earth are indeed quite interesting," commented a dignified middle-aged man. "Especially that young man named Hong. His fighting style is completely different from what we usually see; he focuses more on efficiency and precision rather than simple brute force."

“That’s right,” another white-haired elder nodded in agreement, “Although Earth’s civilization is young, there are indeed things worth learning from their martial arts philosophy. Especially the idea of ​​‘overcoming strength with softness,’ which stands in stark contrast to the power worship prevalent in our universe.”

"I heard Coach Lin has been giving them special training for the past two weeks," said the third man in military uniform. "It seems to be working well. That young man who wielded lightning didn't demonstrate such superb control two weeks ago."

The white-haired old man nodded: "Coach Lin does indeed have unique insights into energy control. After retiring, he has dedicated himself to studying the martial arts systems of different civilizations, accumulating rich experience and unique perspectives."

On the sidelines, Lynch was preparing for the upcoming match. The hole in the center of the field had been quickly repaired by staff, restoring the field to a smooth surface.

"The third match is about to begin," Lynch announced to the audience. "Please welcome Rowan and Old Mo to the stage!"

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause once again, everyone eagerly anticipating the exciting match to come.

Rowan took a deep breath, stretched his limbs slightly, and walked towards the center of the arena. His opponent, Old Mo, was an elderly man who looked to be over sixty years old, with a full head of white hair and a slightly hunched posture, but his eyes were bright and piercing, revealing a kind of all-knowing wisdom.

“Young man,” Old Mo said slowly, his voice hoarse but full of power, “I’m very much looking forward to seeing how Earth utilizes its fire-based energy.”

Luo Wen bowed respectfully: "Senior, you flatter me. It is my honor to exchange skills with you."

Old Mo smiled, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Polite, very good. Well then, let's begin."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lynch announced the official start of the third match. Meanwhile, in a secret meeting room in the heart of the Empire, a group of people dressed in opulent attire were watching the match via holographic projection.

"These Earth martial artists are indeed quite interesting," commented an elderly man with white hair. "Especially their unique understanding and application of energy, which is worth studying in depth."

“That’s right,” another middle-aged man nodded in agreement, “especially that young man named Hong. His fighting style is very different from our traditional concepts, but the results are remarkable.”

“Continue to observe,” the person at the head of the table said, his voice deep and authoritative. “Perhaps these come from…”
Young people from marginalized civilizations can offer us some new insights.

Everyone nodded, refocusing their attention on the game screen, eagerly anticipating the exciting duel between Rowan and Old Mo.

In the center of the arena, Rowan and Old Mo had already begun their duel. A clash between fire and some unknown energy was about to unfold. Would this duel be even more exciting than the previous two? Everyone was watching with bated breath.

Rowan stood in the center of the arena, intently observing Old Mo opposite him. As a former Imperial officer, Old Mo's strength was not to be underestimated. Although he looked advanced in years, Rowan could sense an unfathomable power from his posture and eyes.

Old Mo didn't seem to be in a hurry to make a move. He stood there with his hands behind his back, calmly watching Rowan, as if waiting for something.

On the sidelines, Luo Feng whispered to Thor, "Old Mo seems very calm, as if he's waiting for Rowan to make the first move."

Thor nodded: "This is a strategy often used by older generations of martial artists—to remain unchanged amidst change. By letting the opponent strike first, they can observe and judge the opponent's fighting style and abilities."

Hong added, "Moreover, this is also a psychological tactic, using this calm and composed attitude to exert invisible pressure on the opponent."

On the field, Rowan took a deep breath and slowly raised his hands, palms facing upwards. As he moved, a bright flame condensed above his palms, emitting a dazzling golden-red light.

“It’s starting,” Lin Qi said softly, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes. “Let’s see the results of Rowan’s intensive training over the past two weeks.”

Rowan did not rush to attack, but instead let the ball of flame slowly rotate above his palm, gradually changing shape, sometimes turning into a fire snake, sometimes into a fire bird, demonstrating his precise control over the fire element.

A murmur of admiration rippled through the audience. Even in this universe where elemental abilities are common, those who can control elemental forms with such precision are few and far between.

Old Mo's lips curled slightly upward, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Not bad control, young man. But in real combat, flashy performances are not as valuable as practical skills."

After speaking, he gently waved his right hand, and a dark red energy wave suddenly erupted from his palm. The energy wave was inconspicuous and even made little noise, but Rowan felt a powerful sense of oppression.

Almost instinctively, the flame in Rowan's hand quickly transformed into a fire shield, blocking his path. The dark red energy wave struck the fire shield without making a sound, but the shield shook violently as if struck by a giant hammer, before collapsing instantly.

Rowan was pushed back a few steps by this force, a look of shock flashing in his eyes. He couldn't discern the nature of this energy, but the power it contained far exceeded his expectations.

“Good reaction,” Old Mo nodded approvingly, “but your understanding of fire isn’t deep enough. Fire is not just about burning and heat, but also a form of energy transformation.”

As he spoke, he slowly raised his hands, and the surrounding air began to distort, releasing a powerful energy fluctuation from his body. Strangely, however, this energy was neither fire nor any other common elemental form, but rather a nearly transparent energy fluctuation, almost imperceptible to the naked eye.

"That's..." A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Qi's eyes, "The Primal Energy Form! I didn't expect Old Mo to have mastered it to this extent."

"Primordial energy? What's that?" Luo Feng asked curiously.

Lynch explained, "The original form of energy is the fundamental state of all elemental energy. In this state, energy has not yet differentiated into specific forms such as fire, water, and lightning, but remains in its purest state. People who can master and utilize the original form of energy are extremely rare in the universe."

On the field, Rowan felt unprecedented pressure. The space around Old Mo seemed to distort, and the invisible energy fluctuations made him feel an instinctive threat.

However, he did not back down. His experience on the Thunder Planet and the two weeks of intensive training gave him a completely new understanding of fire energy. Fire is not just about burning and destruction, but also about the transformation and flow of energy forms.

Rowan took a deep breath, his hands forming a complex rune in front of his chest, and the energy throughout his body began to flow in a special way. His gaze became unusually focused, as if the entire world consisted only of him and his opponent.

“Interesting,” Old Mo raised an eyebrow slightly. “You seem to understand something.”

Rowan didn't answer. Instead, he gradually compressed the flame in his hand, turning it from a bright golden-red to a deep dark red. Although its size decreased, the energy fluctuations it emitted became even stronger. This was no longer an ordinary flame, but a highly compressed and purified fire elemental energy.

"The essence of fire?" Lin Qi was slightly surprised. "He actually mastered elemental purification technology? This is an advanced technique that even many universe-level powerhouses find difficult to fully master."

Luo Feng and Thor also looked surprised. They knew that Luo Wen had gained some insights on the Thunder Planet, but they didn't expect him to have reached this level.

A hint of approval flashed in Old Mo's eyes: "Not bad, young man. You've begun to understand the nature of energy. But..."

Before he finished speaking, his figure vanished suddenly, reappearing less than a meter in front of Rowan, his right hand stabbing straight at Rowan's chest like a sharp blade. This attack had no fancy movements, but it was incredibly fast and contained a chilling penetrating power.

"Too fast!" someone in the audience exclaimed.

Rowan reacted just as quickly. Instead of trying to dodge the almost impossible attack, he rapidly unfolded the ball of dark red fire elemental essence in his hand, forming a thin, cicada-wing-like flame barrier that covered his chest.

"Snapped!"

Old Mo's palm struck the flame barrier, producing a crisp sound. Strangely, the seemingly thin flame barrier completely withstood the blow and was not shattered; it only trembled slightly.

(End of this chapter)