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

Chapter 326 Talents Worth Cultivating

The third person was a young-looking man, but the aura he exuded was extremely powerful: "The Heavenly Thunder Sect has always been very interested in geniuses of the lightning element. If this Thunder God's performance is outstanding enough, we can consider extending an invitation to him."

In another private box, several spectators dressed in military uniforms were discussing the same topic.

"Intelligence from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's military indicates that these Earth warriors all possess considerable potential," said a middle-aged man who appeared to be an officer. "Especially this Thor; his fighting style is well-suited for military operations."

“But they now represent the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, and our Thunder Legion needs to consider political factors if we want to recruit them,” another officer cautioned.

“Political issues can be resolved gradually; the key is to ascertain their strength,” the first officer replied. “If they are truly valuable, then even paying a price is worthwhile.”

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

"Zhenwu, what do you think of this Thor's strength?" the Inspector asked.

Zhenwu carefully observed Thor, who was adjusting his state in the preparation area: "Judging from his aura, his mastery of the lightning law is indeed quite good. Moreover, his mental fluctuations are very stable, indicating that his mental fortitude is excellent. However, his true strength will depend on his performance in actual combat."

“The Cybertronians of the Machine Race are no pushovers either,” another high-ranking official added. “The lightning attack system they possess is the latest technology of the Machine Race, and its power should not be underestimated.”

In the preparation area, Thor was doing his final warm-up. He took off his shirt, revealing muscles as hard as steel. With each breath, pale blue electricity began to crackle across his body, making him appear as majestic as if Thor had descended to earth.

"How are you feeling?" Hong asked with concern.

"I'm in great shape, never before!" Thor stretched his limbs, his joints cracking. "I can't wait to test my skills against that mechanical guy!"

Rowan cautioned, "Remember the tactics we devised last night; don't let him drag you into a war of attrition. The machine race has great endurance; you need to end the battle as quickly as possible."

"Don't worry, I'll finish this quickly," Thor said confidently. "Let them see what real lightning power is!"

Luo Feng also offered encouragement: "Believe in yourself, Brother Thor. Your lightning laws are the purest among the four of us; you'll definitely win."

"Attention all contestants, the match between Thor and Cybertron is about to begin. Please proceed to the teleportation area." The system notification sounded.

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

"Keep it up!" the three of them shouted in unison, encouraging him.

Thor strode towards the teleportation zone, each step brimming with power. His body crackled with electricity, his golden hair swayed slightly in the current, and he exuded a wild and powerful aura.

The spectators in the viewing area were immediately awestruck by the aura of lightning emanating from Thor when he appeared.

"Such powerful lightning fluctuations!" exclaimed a lightning-type cultivator. "I've only ever seen this level of purity in lightning laws from grandmaster-level experts!"

"And look at his physique, that build is practically made for fighting!" another audience member commented.

"Humans on Earth are really physically gifted," said a spectator from the giant race. "While they may not be as physically capable as us giants, they are still quite outstanding among ordinary humans."

In the teleportation zone, Thor saw his opponent. A Cybertronian warrior, entirely made of metal, stood over three meters tall and was covered in silver armor. His eyes were two red dots, and a blue energy core flickered constantly on his chest.

"You're Thor from Earth?" Cybertron's voice was as cold as metal clashing. "My combat system shows your lightning energy level is B+, within my range."

Thor grinned: "Don't be so sure of yourself, you mechanical thing. I'll show you what real lightning is like in a minute!"

“Data analysis complete. Win rate calculation: Our win rate is 78.3%,” Cybertron continued in his emotionless voice.

"Hahaha, 78.3%?" Thor laughed. "Then let me use the remaining 21.7% to defeat you!"

The spectators in the viewing area were all impressed by Thor's heroic spirit when they heard this conversation.

"This Earthling is quite interesting; he's not nervous at all when facing data analysis from the machine race."

"While the mechanical race is precise in its calculations, they often overlook factors that cannot be quantified, such as willpower and explosive power."

"That's right, a real battle isn't just a simple comparison of data; there are many variables involved."

"Teleportation initiated. Battleground: Thunder Canyon."

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

The next moment, Thor found himself standing in a canyon filled with lightning. Strange rocks were everywhere, lightning frequently streaked across the sky, and the entire environment was permeated with the element of lightning. For a martial artist skilled in lightning, this was practically paradise.

"An interesting battlefield." Thor sensed the dense lightning element in the air, his aura growing even stronger. "In this environment, I can unleash my full power!"

At the other end of the canyon, Cybertron appeared. He scanned his surroundings, the energy core in his chest flashing even more frequently.

"Environmental data update: Lightning element concentration increased by 400%, combat mode adjusted to 'Lightning Specialization'."

The spectator area immediately erupted in excitement.

"Thunder Canyon! This battlefield environment is advantageous to both sides!"

"No, I think it's more advantageous for Thor. In a pure lightning environment, the natural laws of lightning should have an advantage over artificial lightning technology."

"However, the technology of the Machine Race should not be underestimated; their lightning systems are highly efficient, based on precise calculations."

The representatives from Tianlei Sect who were watching the battle were even more excited.

"Excellent! Thunder Canyon is the battlefield that best showcases mastery of the laws of lightning!" the female representative exclaimed excitedly. "If Thor can demonstrate sufficient power in this environment, we must find a way to recruit him!"

"Battle begins!"

As soon as the system's voice finished, the two of them acted simultaneously.

Cybertron launched the first attack, his arms transforming into two lightning cannons, with blue electricity condensing at the muzzles.

"Lightning Barrage!"

Two thick bolts of electricity, like pythons, slammed towards Thor with astonishing power, tearing the air apart and producing a sharp whistling sound.

Faced with such an attack, Thor did not dodge, but charged head-on.

"Hahaha! Well done!" Thor laughed as he faced the electricity. "Let me show you what lightning immunity is all about!"

To everyone's surprise, the Cybertronian lightning strikes Thor caused no damage whatsoever. On the contrary, the electricity seemed to be absorbed by Thor's body, making the lightning on his body even more intense.

Exclamations erupted from the spectator area.

"What? He can actually absorb lightning attacks?"

"What kind of physique is this? It's practically the embodiment of lightning!"

"No wonder he dared to claim a 21.7% win rate; he had such a trump card up his sleeve!"

The representatives of the Thunder God Sect stood up excitedly. "A lightning physique! And the purest lightning physique at that!" the young man exclaimed excitedly. "This physique is one in a million; our Thunder God Sect must obtain it!"

"Contact headquarters immediately," the female representative said hastily. "Tell the sect leader we've discovered a peerless genius! Prepare the highest-level recruitment plan!"

Seeing that their attack was ineffective, Cybertron immediately adjusted its tactics.

"Attack mode adjusted: Lightning attacks are ineffective; switch to physical attack mode."

His arms transformed again, this time into two enormous alloy swords. Although they were machine race, Cybertron's melee capabilities were not to be underestimated.

"Alloy Battle Blade - Chain Slash!"

Cybertron charged toward Thor like lightning, wielding his twin blades in rapid succession, each strike accompanied by a whooshing sound.

Thor's smile widened as he saw his opponent change tactics.

"That's more like it! Just using lightning attacks is so boring!"

He didn't use any weapons, but instead met the attack directly with his fists. Empowered by the laws of lightning, his fists were like two lightning hammers, each punch accompanied by a thunderous roar.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Fist clashed with blade, producing a deafening metallic clang. Surprisingly, Thor's fists were in no way inferior to the Cybertronian alloy blades, and even seemed to have a slight advantage.

The discussion in the spectator area grew even more heated.

"Incredible! Flesh and blood can actually go toe-to-toe with alloy weapons!"

"Is this the power of the Lightning Law? Or are Earthlings really that physically strong?"

"Both! The Lightning Law can not only be used for attack, but also to strengthen the body, and his own physique is also outstanding!"

The military representatives observing the battle were also deeply impressed.

"If a warrior like this joined our Thunder Legion, he would be an absolute ace!" the officer exclaimed excitedly. "We must find a way to recruit him!"

“But there are political issues.” Another officer was still hesitant.

“Political problems can be resolved gradually! Missing out on such a genius would be our loss!” the first officer said decisively.

On the battlefield, the battle between the two reached a fever pitch. Although Cybertron was a machine race, his combat skills were exceptional, his twin blades wielded with impenetrable force. Thor, on the other hand, was the epitome of violent aesthetics, each punch carrying the devastating power of thunder.

"The Machine Race truly lives up to its reputation!" Thor laughed loudly amidst the fierce battle. "But that's not enough! Let me raise the intensity of the battle!"

He suddenly took a few steps back and began to form hand seals. As the seals were completed, the lightning elements throughout the entire Thunder Canyon began to gather towards him.

"The Law of Lightning: All Thunder Returns to Their Source!"

Thor roared, and the lightning in the sky seemed to be summoned, converging on him. His body became a vortex of lightning, absorbing all the lightning energy.

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

"All Thunder Returns to One! This is an advanced lightning law technique!"

"He can actually control the lightning elements across the entire battlefield! That kind of control is terrifying!"

"Cybertron is in danger! At this lightning density, its electronic systems could be disrupted!"

Indeed, as Thor absorbed a large amount of lightning energy, Cybertron's body began to show abnormalities. The energy core in his chest flickered erratically, and the red light in his eyes began to dim.

"Warning: Electromagnetic interference intensity is too high, affecting system operation." Cybertron's voice also became intermittent.

"Hahaha! Now you know how powerful it is!" Thor's lightning reached its peak. "This is the power of the natural laws of lightning!"

The representatives of Tianlei Sect were too excited to speak.

"His control over the laws of lightning is already approaching the level of our sect's elders!"

"And he's so young! With proper training, he could definitely become a master of the Lightning Law in the future!"

"We must recruit him to our Heavenly Thunder Sect at all costs!"

After accumulating enough lightning energy, Thor began his final attack.

"Thor's Wrath!"

He unleashed a barrage of lightning bolts, raining down upon Cybertron. Each bolt possessed terrifying power, enough to destroy an armored vehicle.

Cybertron's movements became sluggish due to electromagnetic interference, and its defenses were compromised. Faced with such a dense barrage of lightning strikes, it could barely hold on.

"System overload. Unable to continue fighting," Cybertron's voice grew weaker and weaker.

"It's over!" Thor unleashed his final punch, a punch that concentrated all of his lightning power.

A massive lightning fist imprint struck Cybertron, blasting the three-meter-tall mechanical warrior hundreds of meters away. When the dust settled, Cybertron lay on the ground, its energy core completely extinguished.

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

Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the spectator area.

"That's amazing! This is the power of the natural laws of lightning!"

"Thor! Thor! Thor!" The audience began chanting his name in unison.

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

In the VIP spectator area, the inspector turned to Zhenwu: "How was Thor's performance?"

Zhenwu nodded: "Excellent. His mastery of the laws of lightning has reached a considerably high level, and he possesses rich combat experience and an excellent mental fortitude. He is a talent worth nurturing."

“Then what about our Virtual Universe Company?” the inspector asked tentatively.

“We can consider it, but there’s no rush,” Zhenwu replied. “Let’s see how they perform first.”

On the battlefield, Thor walked to Cybertron's side and reached out to help him up. Despite being an opponent, he still displayed the demeanor expected of a warrior.

“You are very strong, Cybertron,” Thor said sincerely. “If it weren’t for the environment of Thunder Canyon, the outcome would be difficult to predict.”

Cybertron's system rebooted, and the red light in its eyes returned: "Indeed, I underestimated the power of the natural laws of lightning. This is a valuable data collection."

(End of this chapter)