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

Chapter 321 Slim chances of winning!

Thor stretched his limbs to the side, his muscular physique appearing particularly imposing in the sunlight: "The Frost Mage, Ezra, I've heard her ice magic has reached a remarkably high level, capable of freezing an entire battlefield in an instant."

"Indeed, it shouldn't be underestimated," Luo Feng nodded. "However, Brother Hong's combined use of the Earth Law and Gravity Law gives him a natural advantage in defense and control. While frost is powerful, it ultimately needs a vessel, and the Earth Law can precisely influence these vessels."

Hong stood up, stretched, and his joints cracked slightly. "Theoretical analysis is important, but the real battle will be decided on the battlefield. Ezra's ability to stand out in the Blue Crystal Galaxy must stem from his exceptional skills."

"Attention all contestants, the second round of the competition is about to begin. Hong will face off against Aisla. Both contestants, please proceed to the teleportation area." The system notification from the virtual universe sounded.

Hong took a deep breath and nodded to his three teammates: "I'm going."

"Go for it, Brother Hong!" Thor pumped his fist. "Let's show those aliens the power of Earthlings!"

"Believe in yourself, and believe in the power of the earth." Rowan patted Hong on the shoulder.

"We'll be waiting for your good news," Luo Feng encouraged.

Hong strode out of the lounge and headed towards the teleportation area. His steps were steady and powerful, each one seemingly tapping on the pulse of the earth, subtly resonating with the ground of the entire virtual universe.

The spectator area was packed, with audiences from all corners of the universe eagerly anticipating the battle. Yesterday's impressive performance by Rowan had greatly increased public interest in the Earth team, while Hong, appearing today, exuded the air of a seasoned and experienced warrior.

"Is that Hong from the Earth team?" asked a spectator from the Machine Race, whose body was made of intricate metal and whose eyes gleamed blue. "He looks very composed; he must be a warrior skilled in defense."

Sitting beside him was a winged woman with pure white wings and an elegant figure: "It's not just his defense; look at the way he walks—every step subtly interacts with the ground. I suspect he's a cultivator of the Earth-based laws."

"The Law of Earth?" The machine race audience member asked with some doubt. "While this law offers strong defense, its offensive power is relatively weak. Won't it be at a disadvantage against Ezra's Frost Law?"

The winged woman shook her head: "Not necessarily. The mysteries of the Earth's laws lie not only in defense, but also in control. If used properly, they can even alter the entire battlefield environment."

In another area, several powerful individuals from different star systems were also discussing the upcoming battle.

“I’ve witnessed Azra’s Frost Laws,” said a tall Rock Warrior. “She can freeze an area of ​​several kilometers in radius in an instant, freezing any living thing within the ice.”

“But that Earthling doesn’t seem simple either,” said a representative of a mental-based race. “The fluctuations of the laws emanating from him are very stable, indicating that he has extremely high control over his abilities.”

"The key is to see who can last longer within the opponent's domain of laws," analyzed a viewer from the Flame Starfield. "The clash between ice and earth, in a sense, is a contest between extreme cold and immense weight."

In the VIP spectator area, the executives of Virtual Universe Company were also watching the battle closely.

"Zhenwu, what do you think of Hong's strength?" the inspector asked.

Zhenwu carefully observed Hong as he walked towards the teleportation area: "Judging from his demeanor, he is an experienced warrior. Moreover, his control over his own laws is very stable; unlike typical young geniuses who are overtly ambitious, he is reserved and profound."

"Oh? Such warriors are often difficult to deal with." The inspector became interested.

“That’s right,” Zhenwu nodded. “While a brilliant but impulsive genius is certainly dazzling, a reserved and profound warrior is often far more terrifying. Every move they make is carefully considered, and every strike is perfectly timed.”

In the teleportation zone, Hong saw his opponent. Aisra was a slender woman with snow-white skin and long silver-blue hair. Her eyes were as clear as ice crystals, but they held a hint of cold killing intent. She wore a robe made of frost and held a crystal staff in her hand.

"You are the Flood of Earth?" Aisla's voice was like a gentle stream melting snow, clear and melodious. "Your teammate Rowan performed brilliantly yesterday; I hope you won't disappoint me."

Hong nodded, his tone calm: "I will do my best. Lady Ezra's Frost Laws are renowned throughout the Blue Crystal Galaxy; today's battle is sure to be spectacular."

“Very well, it seems you are a worthy opponent.” Aisla smiled slightly, but that smile carried a chilling coldness.

"Teleportation initiated. Battleground: Wasteland."

A flash of white light, and the two disappeared from the teleportation area at the same time.

The next moment, Hong found himself standing on a vast wasteland. The terrain was open, with exposed rocks and barren land everywhere, and in the distance, there were continuous mountain ranges, with white clouds floating in the sky. Such an environment was practically a natural home ground for cultivators of the Law of Earth.

At the other end of the wasteland, Aisla appeared. She glanced around, a hint of displeasure flashing across her face: "The wasteland? It seems the Virtual Universe Corporation's random selection is more advantageous to you."

Hong shook his head: "The environment is indeed important, but a true strong person should be able to adapt to any environment."

“Well said.” Ezra raised her staff. “Then let’s begin!”

"Battle begins!"

As soon as the system's voice faded, Aisla acted immediately. She raised her staff high above her head and began chanting an ancient incantation. As the incantation began, the temperature of the entire wasteland dropped sharply, and ice crystals began to condense in the air.

"Frost is descending!"

With a soft shout, the crystal at the tip of her staff emitted a dazzling blue light. Instantly, the temperature within a radius of several kilometers centered on her plummeted to tens of degrees below zero, the ground began to freeze, and the water vapor in the air condensed into countless ice needles, shooting towards Hong.

The spectator area immediately erupted in excitement.

"Such powerful frost magic! It instantly changed the entire battlefield environment!"

"Is this the power of a frost mage from the Blue Crystal Galaxy? It's terrifying!"

"What about that Earthling? In this environment, will his Earth Laws still be effective?"

The mechanical spectators exclaimed in shock, "This range and power are approaching the ultimate application of the Frost Law!"

The winged woman nodded in agreement, "Indeed impressive. Ezra truly deserves to be called a genius of the Blue Crystal Galaxy."

However, Hong remained unusually calm in the face of such a terrifying frost attack. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly opened his arms.

"The earth responded!"

Hong's voice was deep and powerful, as if it came from the depths of the earth. As his words fell, the entire wasteland began to tremble violently. Countless boulders and stones surged from the ground, forming thick earthen walls around Hong, blocking all the ice needles from entering.

"What?" Aisla exclaimed in surprise, "He can still manipulate the earth in such low temperatures?"

Indeed, at extremely low temperatures, soil becomes as hard as iron, making it difficult for ordinary cultivators of the laws of earth to control. But Hong is different; his understanding of the laws of earth has reached a very high level, allowing him to unleash powerful force even in harsh environments.

"Frost Storm!"

Not to be outdone, Aisla launched another attack. She brandished her staff, drawing intricate runes in the air. Instantly, a fierce blizzard swept across the wasteland, and countless hailstones rained down on Hong like cannonballs.

The atmosphere in the spectator area grew even more tense. "That Earthling is in danger now! The frost storm is powerful enough to destroy a mountain!"

"Will those earthen walls be able to withstand it?"

"The key issue is that such attacks would last a long time, and a war of attrition is disadvantageous for Earthlings!"

The Rock Clan warrior frowned: "The frost storm's range is too vast; even for us Rock Clan, dealing with such an attack is difficult."

The representative of the mental race nodded: "Aisra's tactics are clear: to utilize the area-of-effect advantage of the Frost Law to restrict the opponent's movement."

However, Hong's response once again surprised everyone. Instead of passively defending, he took the initiative to attack.

"Gravity Zone!"

With a loud shout, the gravity in the area centered on him suddenly increased several times. Under the influence of the gravitational field, the speed of the hailstones that were rushing towards them decreased dramatically, and their power was greatly reduced.

"What? The law of gravity?!" Aisla exclaimed in shock. "You actually mastered two laws at the same time?"

Indeed, martial artists who can master two laws simultaneously are extremely rare, even in the entire universe. Hong's ability to combine and utilize the laws of earth and gravity demonstrates his talent and hard work.

The spectator area erupted in cheers once again.

"My God! Mastering two laws simultaneously! Just who is this Earthling?"

"The combination of the laws of the earth and the laws of gravity is simply a perfect match!"

"No wonder he was so confident; he had this trump card up his sleeve!"

In the VIP spectator area, even the Inspector showed a surprised expression: "Mastering two laws simultaneously, Hong's talent is even higher than I imagined."

Zhenwu nodded: "It's not just talent, but more importantly, his understanding of the laws. The laws of the earth and the laws of gravity are inherently connected; his ability to perfectly combine them demonstrates his profound understanding of the laws of the universe."

On the battlefield, Hong's counterattack began. Supported by the gravity field, he began to control the rocks on the ground, forming huge stone pillars that attacked Ezra.

"The Earth's Fury!"

Countless stone pillars, like spears, pierced towards Aisla, each bearing the immense power of the earth. Aisla quickly retreated, simultaneously casting an ice wall spell for defense.

"Ice Wall Technique!"

Ezra conjured several thick ice walls in front of her, attempting to block Hong's attack. However, amplified by the gravitational field, the power of those stone pillars far exceeded her expectations, and the thick ice walls were shattered one by one.

"Impossible!" Ezra exclaimed. "How could my ice wall be destroyed so easily?"

Hong calmly explained, "Although ice is very strong, under the influence of gravity, the internal structure of any substance will change. Your ice wall is indeed sturdy, but it cannot withstand such strong gravitational pressure."

Indeed, this is the mystery of the law of gravity. It can not only increase the weight of an object, but also change the internal structure of matter, making originally solid matter brittle.

The spectators in the viewing area were all amazed by the exciting match.

"Is this the interaction between the laws? That's amazing!"

"Hong's combat wisdom is truly remarkable; he is able to utilize the combination of two laws so skillfully."

"While Ezra's Frost Laws are powerful, they are indeed at a disadvantage against such a combined attack."

In the Earth team's rest room, the three of them watched the battle unfold with excitement.

"Brother Hong is amazing!" Thor excitedly pumped his fist. "The coordination between the laws of gravity and the laws of earth is simply flawless!"

Luo Wen nodded in admiration, "Brother Hong's combat experience is indeed rich; he can flexibly apply various laws and techniques in battle."

Luo Feng carefully observed the battle: "However, Aisla is no ordinary person; she probably still has some trump cards up her sleeve."

As Luo Feng had predicted, Aisla did not give up. She took a deep breath, her eyes shining with determination.

“It seems I have to use my true strength.” Ezra planted his staff in the ground and began to loosen the restraints on his robes. “Hong, you are indeed strong, but this battle is not over yet!”

As her robes were removed, Aisla's true power began to manifest. Her body began to emanate a powerful chill, and the surrounding air temperature plummeted once again. Even more strangely, her skin began to turn transparent, like ice crystals.

“Ice Crystal Incarnation!” Aisla murmured.

This is the ultimate secret technique of the Frost Mages in the Blue Crystal Galaxy, which can completely crystallize their bodies, greatly increasing their defense and making them immune to most physical attacks.

The spectator area erupted in cheers once again.

"Ice Crystal Incarnation! She actually mastered this secret technique!"

"This is troublesome. In her Ice Crystal form, Ezra's defense will increase exponentially!"

"Moreover, she can unleash even stronger frost laws in this state; that Earthling needs to be careful!"

The audience in the Blue Crystal Galaxy was even more excited.

"Aisra has finally shown his true power!"

"The Ice Crystal Avatar combined with the Frost Law is the strongest combat form in our Blue Crystal Galaxy!"

"That Earthling is powerful, but against someone like Ezra, his chances of winning are slim!"

Indeed, upon entering her ice crystal form, Ezra's entire aura underwent a dramatic transformation. She was no longer the elegant frost mage she once was, but had become a true ice queen.

Absolute zero!

Aisla unleashed her strongest attack. Centered on her, an extreme cold current spread outwards. This was no ordinary frost attack, but an extreme cold power approaching absolute zero, enough to freeze any matter into powder.

Faced with such a terrifying attack, Hong's expression finally turned serious. He knew that if he were touched by this cold current, even his Earth Laws would be unable to resist it.

(End of this chapter)