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

Chapter 318: Tactics Suddenly Changed

"That woman has a really strong presence," Thor said in a low voice. "When she looked at me just now, I had a feeling like I was being pointed at by a sword."

Luo Feng nodded, "Her mental strength is very high. That glance just now was already a test at the mental level."

“She’s certainly not simple,” Hong said in a deep voice. “Luo Wen, you need to be careful. Her words just now seemed polite, but she was actually testing your resolve.”

Rowan took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and felt the surging power of the Law of Fire within his body. Half a month of arduous training had given him a deeper understanding of the essence of fire. Fire was not merely destruction, but also rebirth; not merely violence, but also a gentle side.

"Attention all contestants, the competition is about to begin. Please make your final preparations." The system notification sounded in the virtual universe.

Rowan opened his eyes, a resolute light flashing within them: "It's time."

He raised his right hand, and his psychic power slowly surged forth, condensing into a dazzling, fiery red longsword in his palm. This was his psychic weapon—the Starburst Sky-Splitter Blade. The blade was streamlined, its surface covered with star-like patterns, each pattern containing pure fire elemental power.

"Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade, fight me one more time." Rowan gently stroked the blade, as if talking to an old friend.

The other participants around were making their own preparations; some were adjusting their weapons, some were contemplating the final laws, and others were warming up. The atmosphere in the preparation area grew increasingly tense, and a series of exciting battles were about to unfold.

"The first match is between Rowan and Arya Silvermoon. Please enter the teleportation area." The system's voice sounded again.

Luo Wen gave his teammates a deep look, and they all nodded to him, their eyes full of encouragement and trust.

“Go and fight with confidence,” Hong patted him on the shoulder. “Remember, you’re not fighting alone.”

"Take her down!" Thor brandished his fist. "Let those geniuses of the universe see the power of us Earthlings!"

"Believe in yourself, and believe in the help your partners give you." Luo Feng's words were calm yet powerful.

Rowan nodded and strode towards the teleportation area. At the other end of the teleportation area, Princess Silvermoon also walked over at the same time. Her steps were light and firm, each step seemingly on a beat, elegant and rhythmic.

The two met in the center of the teleportation zone, staring at each other. Although the battle had not yet begun, an invisible pressure already permeated between them.

"Are you ready?" Princess Silver Moon asked, slowly drawing her longsword from her waist.

It was a breathtakingly beautiful sword, its blade gleaming like moonlight, its edge engraved with exquisite runes, each one containing the secrets of the laws of wind. A blue gem was set in the hilt, shimmering mesmerizingly under the light.

“We can begin at any time,” Rowan replied, the Starburst Blade trembling slightly in his hand, as if it couldn’t wait to test its strength against his opponent’s renowned sword.

"Teleportation initiated. Battleground: Starry Sky Battlefield."

A flash of white light, and the two disappeared simultaneously from the teleportation zone.

The next moment, Rowan found himself standing in a vast starry sky. All around him was endless cosmic void, with dazzling nebulae and twinkling stars in the distance, and beneath his feet was a transparent platform made of energy. This was the arena that Virtual Universe Corporation had specially prepared for this battle—the Starry Sky Battlefield.

At the other end of the platform, Princess Silvermoon appeared. Starlight shone on her silver armor, bathing her in a holy glow. The longsword in her hand gleamed in the starlight, like a bright moon rising in the night sky.

“What a beautiful battlefield,” Princess Silvermoon murmured. “To fight in such an environment is like a poem.”

Rowan nodded. Indeed, such a battlefield broadened one's horizons, making one feel as if they were one with the entire universe. He took a deep breath, and the Law of Fire within his body began to slowly circulate.

"Battle begins!"

As soon as the system's voice fell, Princess Silver Moon moved instantly. Her figure moved as elusive as a ghost, and she thrust out a sword, its blade carrying the sharp laws of wind, aimed directly at Rowan's throat. The speed of this sword strike was extremely fast, as if even space itself was being torn apart.

Rowan was prepared. He swept out the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade, the law of fire surging on the blade, and collided with the Silver Moon Princess's sword.

"clang!"

The sound of metal clashing echoed through the starry sky as two completely different forces of law clashed fiercely. Flames collided with the gentle breeze, generating dazzling energy fluctuations that blossomed into beautiful light in the void.

"Such a quick reaction!" Princess Silver Moon exclaimed in admiration. She turned around and unleashed seven consecutive sword strikes with fluid grace, each one sealing off Rowan's escape route.

Rowan advanced instead of retreating, his Starburst Blade dancing in his hand, its blade flashing like starlight, each strike accurately deflecting Princess Silver Moon's attacks. The two figures crisscrossed the starry battlefield, the sparks from their clashing weapons as dazzling as fireworks.

"Silver Moon Sword Manual, First Form—Moon Rising Over the Eastern Mountain!"

Princess Silver Moon let out a delicate shout, and her sword stance suddenly changed. She raised her longsword high above her head, its blade gleaming with a brilliant silver light, like a bright moon rising slowly. As her sword stance changed, the surrounding wind laws became even more violent, forming countless wind blades that attacked Rowan from all directions.

Rowan felt unprecedented pressure; the power of this attack far surpassed any of his previous attacks. He took a deep breath, channeling the Fire Law within his body to its full potential. The patterns on the Starburst Blade began to glow, like burning stars.

"A single spark can start a prairie fire!"

With a loud shout, Rowan swung the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade forward, unleashing countless fiery sword energies from its blade. These energies were as dense as a meteor shower, each containing the intense heat of the Fire Law, clashing fiercely with Princess Silver Moon's wind blades in mid-air.

The clash between fire and wind intensified, and the entire star battlefield was affected by the aftershocks of their battle. Cracks appeared on the energy platform, and the starlight became erratic.

In the spectator area, countless viewers were captivated by the thrilling battle. Earth's teammates watched the situation with bated breath.

"Rowan's mastery of the Fire Law is becoming increasingly refined," Hong analyzed. "Look at his move just now; the quantity and quality of his fiery blade energy have improved significantly compared to half a month ago." "However, that Silver Moon Princess is no pushover either," Thor frowned. "Her swordsmanship is indeed formidable, and it seems she hasn't even used her full strength yet."

Luo Feng stared intently at the battlefield: "The key is her profound mastery of the Law of Wind. Everyone understands that wind fuels fire, but conversely, wind can also extinguish it. The crux of this battle lies in who can better control the interaction between the laws."

On the battlefield, the battle between the two reached a fever pitch. Princess Silver Moon's swordsmanship flowed like clouds and water, each move containing profound laws and mysteries, while Rowan's swordsmanship was more domineering and direct, and the rage of the fire law seemed to be under his complete control.

"You're strong, stronger than I imagined." Princess Silvermoon retreated slightly after an exchange of blows, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "However, I'm going to get serious now."

As soon as she finished speaking, the surrounding wind laws suddenly became even more violent. Countless wind blades swirled around her, forming a massive wind domain. Within this domain, she was the absolute ruler.

"Silver Moon Sword Manual, Third Form – Full Moon Over the Western Tower!"

Princess Silver Moon vanished instantly, and the next moment, countless figures of her appeared across the battlefield. Each figure wielded a longsword, and each sword shimmered with a silvery light like moonlight. This was not an illusion, but a real clone she created using the Law of Wind.

Dozens of Silver Moon Princesses simultaneously drew their swords, unleashing dozens of sword beams that cascaded towards Rowan like a tidal wave. Such an attack was impossible to dodge; one could only take it head-on.

Faced with such an offensive, Rowan not only remained calm but also smiled. His arduous training over the past two weeks had been for this very moment.

"Since that's the case, then I'll show you my true strength!"

Rowan raised the Starburst Blade high above his head, and the Fire Law within his body began to circulate wildly. His body began to glow and heat up, as if he had transformed into a small sun. The patterns on the Starburst Blade were fully illuminated, each pattern resembling a burning galaxy.

"Fire Lotus - Ten Thousand Swords Return to Their Origin!"

This was the strongest move that Rowan had mastered in the past two weeks, perfectly combining the explosive power of the Fire Law with the precise control of his psychic weapon. Suddenly, the Starburst Blade split into countless flaming longswords, each burning with the pure Fire Law.

Countless fire swords formed a giant fire lotus in the air. The moment the lotus bloomed, thousands of sword lights shot out like meteors, meeting Princess Silver Moon's attack.

The fire sword and the wind sword collided in mid-air, unleashing a deafening roar. The entire star battlefield trembled violently, and cracks multiplied on the energy platform, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.

When the smoke cleared, both men were still standing on the battlefield, but they both looked somewhat exhausted. Several scorch marks appeared on Princess Silvermoon's silver armor, and Rowan's clothes were also somewhat torn.

"Brilliant!" Princess Silvermoon wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, her eyes burning with even greater fighting spirit. "I haven't had such a satisfying battle in a long time. However, the outcome is not yet decided, let's continue!"

Rowan nodded, re-condensing the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade: "That's what I think too. An opponent like that is rare and hard to come by."

On the starry battlefield, two figures crossed paths once more, the clash of flames and gentle breeze creating a dazzling spectacle in the void. The battle between Rowan and Princess Silver Moon had entered its most intense phase, each exchange drawing the attention of the spectators in the viewing area.

In the spectator area, geniuses from all star systems of the universe were deeply shocked by this battle.

"This Earthling's strength far exceeds my expectations," a burly giant warrior from the Rocky Starfield, tens of thousands of light-years away, murmured. "His mastery of the Laws of Fire is approaching that of our Rocky Clan's Flame Elder."

Sitting beside him was an elven woman with pointed ears and long, emerald-green hair: "Not only that, look at his use of psychic weapons. That Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade is no ordinary psychic weapon; it's a rudimentary form of a law weapon infused with his deep understanding of the Law of Fire."

"Indeed extraordinary," spoke a representative of a mysterious race dressed in black robes. "However, this princess of the Silverblue Empire is no pushover either. Her Silver Moon Sword Manual is said to be a secret passed down within the Silverblue Empire's royal family for a thousand years, and no more than ten people in the entire history of the empire have been able to master its third move."

In the VIP viewing area, several high-ranking executives from the Virtual Universe Company were also watching the battle closely.

"Zhenwu, what do you think of this Earthling named Luo Wen?" a middle-aged man in a magnificent robe asked. He was one of the inspectors of the Virtual Universe Company, specializing in discovering promising newcomers.

The one called Zhenwu was a young-looking man, but his eyes shone with ancient wisdom: "This Luo Wen is very interesting. Although his understanding of the Law of Fire is not yet deep enough, it is solid and reliable. More importantly, he has a strong ability to learn in battle. Look at his current fighting style; it has already changed significantly since the beginning."

"Oh? How so?" The inspector became interested.

"At first, he simply used the Law of Fire to counter the Law of Wind. Now you see, he has begun to use the heat of the flames to create updrafts, affecting Princess Silver Moon's use of the Law of Wind. This kind of combat wisdom is not something ordinary people possess," Zhenwu analyzed, pointing to the battlefield.

The inspector nodded: "Indeed, such adaptability is rare. However, this princess of the Silver Blue Empire is no simple character; she seems to have some trump cards up her sleeve."

On Earth's side, Hong, Thor, and Luo Feng were so nervous that their palms were sweating.

"Rowan's energy expenditure is quite high," Hong analyzed, frowning. "Continuously using high-intensity fire magic takes a huge toll on mental energy."

Thor brandished his fist: "But his attacks are getting fiercer! Look, Princess Silvermoon has started to retreat!"

Luo Feng carefully observed the battle: "No, she's not retreating, she's looking for an opportunity. Look at her sword stance; although it looks like she's defending, she's actually gathering momentum."

As Luo Feng had predicted, after defending against several rounds of attacks, Princess Silver Moon suddenly changed her tactics.

"It seems it's time to demonstrate the true power of the Silver Blue Empire's royal swordsmanship," Princess Silvermoon said softly. Although her voice wasn't loud, everyone could hear her clearly in the special environment of the Starry Sky Battlefield.

She held her longsword horizontally in front of her chest and began to slowly chant an ancient incantation. As the incantation began, the wind laws of the entire star battlefield began to fluctuate violently, as if some ancient being had been awakened.

"The ultimate technique of the Silver Moon Sword Manual—Moonfall and Starfall!"

Princess Silver Moon's voice resounded across the battlefield like heavenly music. The starry sky behind her suddenly dimmed, all the starlight absorbed by the longsword in her hand. The sword began to emit a dazzling light, as if a bright moon had truly fallen from the night sky.

(End of this chapter)