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

Chapter 324 Tonight's going to be busy!

Seeing that Luo Feng had successfully broken through his illusion, Mel's expression turned serious: "Interesting. Your willpower is stronger than I expected. However, the game has only just begun."

She formed hand seals, and the purple light emanating from her body intensified. This time, she was about to unleash her true ultimate technique.

"Mental Storm!"

As Mel's incantation rang out, a violent storm suddenly swept through the entire Illusion Forest. But this was no ordinary storm; it was a storm purely composed of mental energy. Countless streams of mental energy danced in the air like blades, each carrying the power to tear apart souls.

The spectators in the viewing area all felt this terrifying mental fluctuation.

"Mental Storm! Mel has finally unleashed his true power!"

"This move is powerful enough to destroy a person's mental world!"

"Can that Earthling withstand it?"

Faced with such a terrifying attack, Luo Feng also felt unprecedented pressure. Every mental blade in the mental storm was trying to tear his consciousness apart, causing him a splitting headache.

However, after the test of the memory illusion just now, Luo Feng had a deeper understanding of his own will. He knew that mere defense was not enough; he had to take the initiative.

"Since you're using mental attacks, I'll respond with my own!"

Luo Feng took a deep breath and began to mobilize all his mental energy. He no longer passively defended himself, but actively constructed his own mental domain.

"The Sword of Will!"

This is a mental attack technique that Luo Feng mastered through long-term training. He condensed his will into the shape of a sword. Although this sword is invisible and intangible, it contains his purest willpower.

The sword of will pierced through the mental storm, encountering tremendous obstacles, yet it still flew steadfastly toward Mel.

"What?!" Mel exclaimed in shock. "He actually managed to launch a counterattack during my mental storm?"

The spectator area was also in an uproar.

"Incredible! He was still able to launch an attack while under the influence of the mental storm!"

"That sword of will, what pure willpower it contains!"

"This Earthling's spiritual cultivation far exceeds our expectations!"

In the VIP spectator area, a hint of surprise flashed in Zhenwu's eyes: "This Luo Feng is somewhat special. To be able to launch a counterattack under such unfavorable circumstances, such combat intuition is rare."

The inspector nodded: "Moreover, his mental attacks are very pure, without any fancy techniques, relying entirely on the strength of his will. This style is quite distinctive."

On the battlefield, facing Luo Feng's sword of will, Mel had to divert some of her mental energy to defend herself. This caused a decrease in the power of her mental storm, giving Luo Feng a chance to catch his breath.

"We can't let him continue to fight back!" Mel thought to himself.

She decided to unleash her ultimate technique to decide the outcome in one move.

"A Sanctuary of the Spirit—The Dreamland!"

This is the supreme secret technique of the Mel clan, capable of dragging the opponent's consciousness into a mental world completely under her control. In that world, she is the absolute ruler, able to change all rules at will.

As this move was executed, the entire battlefield suddenly plunged into absolute darkness. Luo Feng felt his consciousness being dragged by a powerful force into a completely new space.

When light returned, Luo Feng found himself in a magnificent palace. It was resplendent with gold and filled with precious decorations, like a legendary fairyland.

In the center of the palace, Mel sat on the throne like a goddess, radiating a divine light that inspired awe and reverence.

"Welcome to my spiritual sanctuary." Mel's voice was as beautiful as heavenly music. "Here, I am God, and I can give you everything you desire. As long as you are willing to submit to me, you can remain in this beautiful world forever."

The spectators in the viewing area held their breath, knowing that this was the most crucial moment of the entire battle.

"Dreamland! Mel has unleashed her ultimate technique!"

"No one can withstand this move!"

"That Earthling is finished. No one can maintain their individuality within Mel's spiritual temple!"

In the Earth team's rest room, the three were too nervous to speak. They knew that if Luo Feng were defeated by this move, the Earth team's honor would suffer a major blow.

However, faced with such temptation, Luo Feng showed an unexpectedly firm resolve.

"A glamorous exterior, tempting promises—these are not what I want," Luo Feng said calmly. "What I want is authenticity, growth, and the power to protect everything I cherish."

He closed his eyes, no longer looking at the ornate decorations, but instead focusing on feeling his true self.

"I am Luo Feng, a martial artist from Earth. My path is to pursue greater power, and my mission is to protect the Earth and humanity. No illusion can change that!"

As he finished speaking, the entire spiritual hall began to tremble violently. Luo Feng's will was as hard as steel, unshakable by any temptation.

"Impossible!" Mel exclaimed in shock. "No one can remain sane in my dream world!"

"That's because their will wasn't strong enough." Luo Feng slowly stood up. "But I have reasons to persevere!"

He once again condensed the sword of will, and this time, the light emanating from it was even more dazzling. This was not merely a condensation of spiritual power, but a manifestation of his inner beliefs.

"The Sword of Will—The Slash of Illusion!"

Luo Feng unleashed a sword strike, its light slicing through the darkness like lightning, aimed directly at Mel's throne. This strike embodied his pursuit of truth and his rejection of falsehood, its power several times greater than before.

Mel hurriedly got up to defend herself, but in her own mental sanctuary, she was actually suppressed by Luo Feng's attack.

"How could this be? In my mental world, I should be invincible!"

“Because your spiritual world is built on falsehood, while my will is built on truth.” Luo Feng walked step by step towards Mei Er. “Falsehood can never defeat truth!” As Luo Feng approached, the entire spiritual temple began to collapse. The magnificent decorations vanished, the grand building crumbled, and Mei Er’s figure became blurred.

A deafening cheer erupted from the spectator area.

"Incredible! He actually gained the upper hand in Mel's mental world!"

"This kind of willpower is simply beyond the comprehension of ordinary people!"

"How did he do that? He actually managed to turn the tables on his opponent's mental domain!"

The audience of the spiritual race was even more shocked: "This level of spiritual power has transcended the limitations of age! This Luo Feng is absolutely a genius among geniuses!"

When the spiritual temple completely collapsed, the two returned to the Illusionary Forest. Mel was now pale and exhausted, her spiritual energy depleted, while Luo Feng, though also weary, still had a determined glint in his eyes.

"How...how did you do that?" Mel asked incredulously.

"Because I know what I want, and I know what I'm fighting for," Luo Feng replied calmly. "No illusion can shake my conviction."

Mel was silent for a moment, then nodded. "I concede. Your willpower is indeed stronger than mine."

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

The spectator area erupted in enthusiastic applause once again, as this contest of spirit and will ended in Luo Feng's victory.

"That was amazing! This is definitely the most exciting mental-based battle of this challenge!"

"That Earthling's willpower is truly admirable!"

"The Earth team is really strong; each member has unique abilities!"

In the VIP spectator area, the inspector turned to Zhenwu: "This Luo Feng is indeed worth paying attention to."

Zhenwu nodded: "It's not just his strength, but more importantly, his character. To possess such a firm will at such a young age, his future achievements are limitless."

In the Earth team's rest room, all three jumped up excitedly.

"Luo Feng won!" Thor shouted. "He actually won the mental battle!"

Hong also smiled with satisfaction: "It was indeed not easy. To win against an opponent like Mel, Luo Feng's performance exceeded all our expectations."

Rowan nodded: "This victory is of great significance, proving that our Earth warriors are not only powerful in physical combat, but also no less capable than other races in the universe on a spiritual level."

On the battlefield, Luo Feng and Mei Er stood facing each other. Although they were opponents, mutual respect was evident in their eyes.

“That was a spectacular battle.” Mel extended his hand. “I admire your willpower.”

Luo Feng extended his hand to shake hers: "Thank you. I've learned a lot from this battle. There's still a long way to go in cultivating mental strength."

As night fell, the starlight in the virtual universe remained dazzling. Inside the Earth team's quarters, the four sat around a large round table, on which various battle data and match schedules were projected.

Luo Feng had just finished washing up and seemed to have fully recovered. Although the mental battle with Mel had been extremely taxing, with the help of the virtual universe's recovery system, he quickly returned to peak condition.

"Luo Feng, how are you feeling?" Hong asked with concern. As the eldest brother of the team, he was always the most concerned about his teammates' condition.

"No problem, I've fully recovered." Luo Feng flexed his wrists. "Today's battle gave me a new understanding of how to use mental power. Mel's illusion magic was indeed exquisite; if I hadn't broken through my mental barrier at the crucial moment, the outcome would have been hard to predict."

Thor patted Luo Feng on the shoulder, a hearty smile on his face: "What are you saying? We all believe you can win. Your 'Sword of Will' move was absolutely awesome! You completely turned the tables on your opponent's mental world; I wouldn't even dare to dream of such a feat."

Rowan nodded. "That was indeed exciting. But now we need to shift our focus to tomorrow's game. Brother Thor, how's your preparation going?"

Upon hearing this, Thor's expression turned serious. He retrieved a detailed document from his storage space and unfolded it on the table. The document depicted a tall mechanical warrior, his entire body made of silver metal, crackling with blue electricity.

"Cybertron, the 'Thunder Mech' of the Machine Race," Thor read from the data. "Three meters and two inches tall, weighing approximately two tons, its entire body is constructed of high-strength alloy, and it's equipped with the most advanced combat system. It excels at lightning attacks; it's said its lightning power can instantly penetrate a ten-centimeter-thick steel plate."

Hong carefully reviewed the Cybertronian combat footage: "While the Mech warriors are highly programmed, their strength lies in their stability and reliability. Furthermore, their physical strength is usually very high, making head-on confrontations quite troublesome."

“But that’s precisely my advantage,” Thor said confidently. “While the Machine Race excels at lightning attacks, their lightning is generated through technological means, while my lightning laws are natural. I have an absolute advantage in the purity and explosive power of my lightning.”

Luo Feng analyzed, "The key is to avoid being dragged into a war of attrition. Mechs typically have high durability and don't tire. If a decisive victory can't be achieved quickly, it will be very disadvantageous for you."

“That’s what I think too.” Thor nodded in agreement. “My plan is to go all out from the start, using the strongest lightning attacks to disrupt his rhythm, and then look for an opportunity to strike decisively.”

Just as the four were discussing Thor's tactics, the room's communication system suddenly rang. The screen displayed an official announcement from Virtual Universe Corporation, the contents of which stunned everyone.

"Attention all participants, due to adjustments to tomorrow's schedule, the match between Thor and Cybertron will be held in the morning, while the highly anticipated match between Rong Jun and Arya Silvermoon will take place in the afternoon at the same time. Both matches will be broadcast simultaneously in the Main Arena. Please look forward to it."

The four looked at each other, the news containing a great deal of information.

"Simultaneous broadcast?" Rowan frowned. "This means Virtual Universe believes both matches are very interesting."

Hong's expression turned serious: "More importantly, this means that the winner between Rong Jun and Princess Silver Moon is very likely to be my opponent in the next round."

Thor scratched his head: "So, we not only need to focus on my match tomorrow, but also carefully observe the battle between Rong Jun and Princess Silver Moon?"

“That’s right.” Luo Feng nodded in confirmation. “The importance of this battle even surpasses that of Brother Thor’s match. We need to use this battle to analyze the potential opponents Brother Hong might face.”

Hong took a deep breath: "Looks like we're in for a busy night."

The four readjusted the focus of their discussion and began to analyze Rong Jun and Princess Yinyue, their two potential adversaries, in depth.

Luo Wen first retrieved Rong Jun's detailed information: "Rong Jun, a member of the Savage Race, 25 years old, 3.5 meters tall, and weighing over 500 kilograms. He grew up in the harshest environment of the Savage Starfield, possessing extremely strong physical abilities. At fifteen, he could kill a War General-level ferocious beast with his bare hands; at twenty, he broke through to the War God level; and at twenty-three, he comprehended the Law of Power."

"These physical stats are truly terrifying," Thor remarked, looking at the data. "Three and a half meters tall, five hundred kilograms in weight, and all muscle—he's practically a humanoid beast."

(End of this chapter)