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

Chapter 322 Victory or defeat will be decided by sheer strength!

“It seems it’s time for me to show my true strength.” Hong took a deep breath, then slowly squatted down and placed his hands on the ground.

"The heart of the earth resonates with me!"

As Hong called forth, the entire wasteland began to change drastically. The ground began to crack, revealing the scorching magma beneath. It turned out that Hong had used the laws of the earth to directly connect with the magma layer deep underground.

"What?!" Aisla exclaimed in shock. "You can actually control magma?"

Indeed, this goes beyond the scope of ordinary laws of the earth; it represents a profound understanding of the earth's structure. Hong not only mastered the laws of the earth, but more importantly, he understood the essence of the earth—from the surface soil to the deep rocks, and then to the magma beneath the earth, all of these are integral parts of the earth.

The spectator area fell into a brief silence, which was then followed by an even more heated discussion.

"Is this still the law of the earth?"

"He can actually control magma! This is already close to the realm of the laws of fire!"

"No, this isn't the Law of Fire, but a deeper understanding of the Law of Earth!"

In the VIP spectator area, Zhenwu also showed a surprised expression: "I didn't expect Hong to have such a profound understanding of the laws of the earth."

The inspector nodded: "To have cultivated the Laws of Earth to this level is indeed no small feat."

On the battlefield, scorching magma and frigid frost began their final battle. This was a clash between fire and ice, an extreme collision of heat and cold.

The entire wasteland transformed into a massive battlefield, with Ezra's absolute zero chill on one side and Hong's scorching magma on the other. These two diametrically opposed forces collided violently in mid-air, generating earth-shattering energy fluctuations.

"boom!"

A massive explosion reverberated throughout the virtual universe, causing the entire wasteland to tremble violently. When the smoke cleared, a huge crater appeared on the battlefield, with Hong and Aisla standing at opposite ends, both looking exhausted.

"A spectacular battle." Aisra panted, but her eyes still gleamed with fighting spirit. "However, the outcome is not yet decided."

Hong nodded: "Indeed, such an opponent is worth my full strength."

The two locked eyes again, preparing for their final battle. However, at that moment, the virtual universe's system suddenly issued a notification.

"Warning: Battlefield energy overload. The system is about to reset the battlefield environment. Both players, prepare for the final blow to decide the winner."

Upon hearing this notification, both of them understood. Their battle had exceeded the battlefield's limits, and a victor had to be determined before the system reset.

“Then let’s settle this once and for all.” Ezra raised her staff and began to gather all her power.

“Just what I wanted.” Hong was also ready to deliver the final blow.

On the battlefield, Hong and Aisla stood facing each other, the air thick with tension. The entire wasteland was unrecognizable; on one side was an area covered in frost, and on the other, a zone of flowing, scorching lava. The two completely different energies collided violently in the air, producing heart-pounding energy fluctuations.

Inside the spectator area, everyone held their breath, waiting for the final result of this epic showdown.

"Is this what a battle between top geniuses looks like?" a young spectator murmured. "It's beyond my wildest imagination."

"Shut up! We'll see the result soon!" The audience members nearby hurriedly stopped them, afraid of missing any details.

In the VIP spectator area, Zhenwu stared intently at the battlefield: "The crucial moment has arrived; it'll come down to who has the deeper foundation."

The Inspector nodded: "Aisra's ice crystal avatar is already her limit, and Hong's magma manipulation just now also consumed a lot of mental energy. This final blow will decide everything."

On the battlefield, Ezra took a deep breath, her body radiating a dazzling light in her ice crystal form. She raised her staff high above her head, beginning to gather the strongest attack of her life.

"Frozen for eternity!"

This is a forbidden technique of the Frost Mage race of the Blue Crystal Galaxy, a terrifying move said to be able to freeze time itself. Ezra poured all his life force into it, and the crystal at the tip of his staff began to emit a blinding blue-white light.

As her incantation rang out, the temperature of the entire battlefield instantly plummeted to an unbelievable level. Space itself seemed to freeze, and even the propagation of light slowed down. A massive, icy blue pillar of light descended from the sky, hurtling towards Hong with earth-shattering force.

The spectator area erupted in cheers once again.

"Frozen for eternity! She actually knows this move!" The audience from the Blue Crystal Galaxy stood up excitedly.

"A legendary forbidden technique! It's said that performing this move requires paying a huge price!"

"Can that Earthling withstand it? The power of this attack has already surpassed the limits of a typical War God!"

The mechanical spectators analyzed in shock: "The temperature of this attack is close to absolute zero; any matter that touches it will be instantly pulverized!"

The Rock Clan warriors also showed expressions of worry: "Even the hardest bodies of us Rock Clan members cannot withstand such an attack."

Despite the terrifying attack, Hong remained remarkably calm. He slowly closed his eyes, feeling the pulse of the earth beneath his feet and the life force of the entire wasteland.

“Aisla, your move was indeed powerful,” Hong said calmly. “However, the power of the earth is far more profound than you imagine.”

He pressed his hands to the ground and began to draw upon his full understanding of the laws of the earth. At this moment, he was no longer controlling the earth, but had become one with it, embodying its will.

"The profound meaning of the earth—its virtue carries all things!"

Hong's voice seemed to come from the depths of the earth, carrying an ancient and profound power. As his words fell, the entire wasteland began to undergo strange changes.

The ground was no longer ordinary soil and rocks, but had transformed into something akin to a living organism. Countless rocks, soil, and minerals began to spontaneously gather, forming a massive barrier in front of Hong.

But this is not ordinary defense; rather, it is the manifestation of Hong's deepest understanding of the laws of the earth. The essence of the earth is not hardness, but inclusiveness; not confrontation, but bearing.

"What? What kind of rule or technique is this?" The spectators in the viewing area were all stunned.

"He didn't confront the attack head-on, but instead tried to withstand it?"

"Impossible! How could anyone withstand an attack at absolute zero?"

In the VIP spectator area, a hint of shock flashed in Zhenwu's eyes: "Great virtue carries all things. This is the highest level of understanding of the laws of the earth. He is not defending, but neutralizing."

The inspector also showed a surprised expression: "Using the earth's inclusiveness to mitigate the destructive power of an attack? This idea is indeed beyond the ordinary."

On the battlefield, Ezra's eternal ice clashed head-on with Hong's boundless virtue.

To everyone's surprise, there was no earth-shattering explosion as expected. The icy blue beam of light struck the earth barrier in front of Hong, but instead of penetrating it directly, it was slowly "absorbed" into it.

"What happened?" Aisla exclaimed in shock. "My attack was absorbed?" Indeed, Hong's Great Virtue Bears All Things wasn't a simple defense, but rather a way to neutralize attacks by utilizing the properties of the earth. The earth can bear all things, including the most extreme cold. By dispersing the energy of the attack throughout the entire earth, it achieves the effect of neutralization.

The spectator area fell into a brief silence, which was then followed by an even more heated discussion.

"Is this the ultimate mystery of the laws of the earth? It's incredible!"

"He actually managed to completely neutralize such a terrifying attack!"

"Great virtue carries all things; this name is truly excellent, perfectly encapsulating the essence of the earth!"

The elven woman exclaimed in admiration, "This understanding of the laws transcends the realm of technique and rises to the level of philosophy."

However, neutralizing Aisla's attack did not mean Hong had won. He had also expended a great deal of mental energy, and Aisla, even in her ice crystal form, still possessed formidable fighting power.

But just then, an accident happened.

Having used the forbidden technique of freezing eternity, Ezra's ice avatar began to crack. In this state, although she was powerful, she was also extremely unstable; the full-force attack just now had exceeded the limits of her body's endurance.

“No, impossible.” Aisla staggered, and more cracks began to appear on her icy body.

Seeing this opportunity, Hong did not hesitate and immediately launched a counterattack.

"Fist of the Earth!"

This was Hong's most proficient attack technique, a perfect combination of the laws of earth and gravity. A gigantic fist formed from solidified rock erupted from the ground, and with the aid of the gravitational field, it hurtled towards Ezra with unstoppable force.

Ezra tried to defend herself, but the unstable state of her ice crystal avatar made it impossible for her to concentrate. The enormous rock fist struck her, the powerful impact sending her flying hundreds of meters.

"The outcome is decided," the system announced. "Winner: Hong."

Thunderous applause erupted from the spectator area.

"Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!"

"Is this the power of Earth's martial artists? It's unbelievable!"

"Hong's magnanimity and compassion were absolutely the most brilliant performance of the day!"

Audiences from all star systems were enthusiastically discussing the battle.

"This Earthling's mastery of the laws of the earth has likely reached the grandmaster level."

"Furthermore, his combat intelligence is admirable; he is able to find his opponent's weaknesses at crucial moments."

"Earth is a really interesting planet, producing such outstanding martial artists one after another."

In the VIP spectator area, the inspector turned to Zhenwu: "What do you think of Hong's strength?"

Zhenwu pondered for a moment seriously: "Very strong, extremely strong. His understanding of the laws of the earth has reached a very high level, and he has rich combat experience and a mature mind. If he continues to grow, his future achievements will be limitless."

"Should we then?" the inspector asked tentatively.

“Let’s observe him further, no rush,” Zhenwu waved his hand. “However, we can add him to our watchlist.”

On the battlefield, Hong walked to Aisla's side and reached out to help her up.

“You flatter me, Ms. Ezra,” Hong said calmly. “Your mastery of the Frost Laws is exceptional; this battle has greatly benefited me.”

Although Aisla was defeated, he didn't show much frustration. Instead, a relieved smile appeared on his face: "I accept my defeat wholeheartedly. Your 'Great Virtue Carries All Things' is truly remarkable. I hope we'll have the opportunity to spar again in the future."

“Definitely.” Hong nodded.

The two men looked at each other and smiled, and the fierce battle ended in a friendly atmosphere.

In the Earth team's rest room, Thor, Rowan, and Luo Feng jumped up excitedly.

"That was amazing! Brother Hong is absolutely incredible!" Thor exclaimed, pumping his fist. "That 'Great Virtue Carries All Things' move is simply a work of art!"

Luo Wen was also full of admiration: "Brother Hong's understanding of the laws of the earth has reached a level I can't even begin to comprehend. His skill in neutralizing attacks is truly breathtaking."

Luo Feng carefully reviewed the battle: "Brother Hong is not only powerful, but more importantly, he possesses remarkable combat wisdom. His ability to seize upon the vulnerability of Ezra's Ice Crystal Avatar at a crucial moment is truly remarkable."

Soon after, Hong returned to the lounge, basking in the glory of victory. Although the battle had taken its toll, a faint smile still graced his face.

"Brother Hong!" The three of them went to greet him together.

"You've worked hard, Brother Hong!" Thor patted Hong on the shoulder. "Your performance just now was absolutely perfect!"

Hong waved his hand: "It was just a lucky victory. Aisla is indeed very strong. If she hadn't used a forbidden technique at the end, causing her condition to become unstable, the outcome would have been very different."

"But that's also part of strength," Rowan analyzed. "Knowing when to conserve strength and when to go all out is itself a manifestation of combat wisdom."

Hong nodded and sat down on the sofa: "Indeed, this battle has deepened my understanding of the laws. Especially when facing Ezra's eternal freezing, I suddenly grasped the true essence of the Earth's laws—not confrontation, but inclusiveness."

"Great virtue carries all things; what a wonderful name!" Luo Feng exclaimed. "It perfectly encapsulates the nature of the earth."

Thor asked curiously, "Brother Hong, can your 'Great Virtue Carries All Things' technique neutralize other types of attacks?"

Hong thought for a moment: "Theoretically, it's possible, but there are limitations. The principle behind this move is to use the earth's inclusiveness to disperse and neutralize attacks. It's more effective against energy-based attacks, but it might not be as effective against purely physical attacks."

"What if we face Rong Jun's Law of Power attack?" Luo Wen asked the question that everyone was concerned about.

Hong's expression turned serious: "That's the problem. Rong Jun's attacks are primarily pure brute force. While 'Great Virtue Carries All Things' can mitigate some of it, it probably can't completely neutralize it. In the end, we'll have to rely on raw power to decide the outcome."

“However, after today’s battle, I’m even more confident in my duel with Rong Jun,” Hong continued. “Aisla taught me a lesson: a true strongman isn’t someone who possesses the strongest attack, but someone who can remain calm in any situation and find a way to win.”

The four continued discussing the battle they had just fought, analyzing various tactics and techniques. Time passed by unnoticed, and soon it was noon.

"Oh right, Luo Feng's match is this afternoon." Hong looked at his youngest teammate, "How's it going?"

Luo Feng stretched his limbs: "I'm in great shape. My opponent is the mind controller, Mel, and I'm ready."

(End of this chapter)