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

Chapter 330 Dare to poach talent, or you will bear the consequences!
"Oh no! He's about to go berserk!" someone in the spectator area exclaimed.

But to everyone's surprise, Rong Jun's berserk state suddenly stopped. His face turned pale, and his body swayed.

"What's going on?" Rong Jun was also surprised. He felt the hidden injuries in his body suddenly erupt, preventing him from completing the berserk transformation.

Hong keenly sensed this change and immediately seized the opportunity.

"Now! Earth Law - Earth Spike Assault!"

Countless stone spikes erupted from the ground beneath Rong Jun's feet. Each of these spikes had a sharp tip, and with the added force of the gravity field, their power became even more terrifying.

Because he was feeling unwell, Rong Jun reacted a little slower. Although he avoided most of the spikes, he was still scratched on his legs and waist by a few.

"Damn it!" Rong Jun roared in fury, "The hidden injury flared up at this crucial moment!"

The spectators in the viewing area all noticed Rong Jun's unusual behavior.

"Rong Jun is in trouble! His berserk state failed!"

"It must be a lingering effect of yesterday's battle!"

"Hong's chance has come!"

On Earth's side, all three members stood up excitedly.

"Great! Rong Jun's hidden injury has flared up!" Thor excitedly waved his fist.

"Brother Hong seized the opportunity!" Luo Feng was also very excited.

“But we can’t be careless,” Rowan calmly analyzed. “A wounded beast is often more dangerous.”

On the battlefield, Hong did not let his guard down because of Rong Jun's mistake. He continued to maintain the gravity field while increasing the intensity of his attacks.

"The Laws of Earth - Magma Emerges!"

Hong manipulated the magma underground, causing it to gush forth from cracks in the ground. The scorching magma, like fiery serpents, rushed towards Rong Jun, reaching temperatures of over a thousand degrees Celsius.

Faced with the onslaught of magma, Rong Jun had no choice but to retreat. Although his body was strong, it could not withstand such intense heat.

"Damn it!" Rong Jun angrily punched the ground, trying to stop the magma from gushing out. But his punch was clearly not as powerful as usual, and his movements were also somewhat distorted.

Hong noticed Rong Jun's declining condition and decided to increase the pressure further.

"The Law of the Earth - Ten Thousand Stones Unleashed!"

Under Hong's control, stones from the entire battlefield flew up, raining down on Rong Jun in a dense barrage. Amplified by the gravitational field, each stone possessed immense power.

Faced with such a dense barrage of attacks, Rong Jun began to feel somewhat overwhelmed. His movements became increasingly stiff, and his dodging was no longer as agile as before.

"Rong Jun! Rong Jun! Hold on!" The supporters of the Savage Clan shouted loudly in the spectator area, cheering for their hero.

But more viewers have begun to cheer for Hong.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

"Go Earth warriors!"

"Defeat him!"

Encouraged by this momentum, Hong's offensive became even more ferocious. He knew this was the best opportunity to defeat Rong Jun, and he absolutely could not miss it.

"The Profound Mysteries of the Earth: Heaven and Earth United in Heart!"

Hong unleashed his strongest attack, and the entire battlefield began to resonate with him. Countless stones, soil, and lava, under his control, formed a massive attack array.

Faced with such an offensive, Rong Jun finally felt despair. His hidden injuries were getting worse, and his body was becoming increasingly sluggish.

"No! I can't lose to an Earthling!" Rong Jun mustered all his strength to launch a final counterattack.

But at that moment, the hidden injuries within his body erupted completely. The intense pain made it impossible for him to concentrate, and his movements became completely distorted.

Hong seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"It's over! The ultimate secret of the earth: Great virtue carries all things!"

Hong poured his entire understanding of the laws of the earth into this strike. Countless stones and rocks, as if alive, completely surrounded Rong Jun. This was not a simple attack, but the earth's embrace and support.

Under this attack, Rong Jun could no longer hold on. His body was crushed by the heavy earth and rocks, and he could not move.

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

A deafening cheer erupted from the spectator area.

"Hong won! Earth's martial artists won!"

"Incredible! He actually defeated Rong Jun!"

"This is a miracle!"

On Earth's side, the three members embraced each other excitedly.

"Brother Hong won! He really won!" Luo Feng was so excited that tears streamed down his face.

"Fantastic! Our Earth team has taken another step forward!" Thor shouted excitedly.

"Brother Hong's performance was absolutely brilliant!" Luo Wen couldn't hide his excitement.

Even the top executives of Virtual Universe Company in the VIP viewing area were shocked by the result.

"This Hong is indeed extraordinary," the Inspector remarked. "To defeat Rong Jun under such unfavorable circumstances requires immense strength and wisdom."

"Earth, this planet, certainly deserves our attention." Zhenwu nodded. "The emergence of so many outstanding martial artists in succession is definitely not a coincidence."

In the ward of the medical center, Arya watched Hong's victory on the live broadcast, her eyes flashing with a complex light.

“Well done, Hong,” she said softly. “You avenged me.”

On the battlefield, Hong walked to Rong Jun, who was buried under earth and rocks, and reached out to pull him out. Although he was an opponent, he still showed the demeanor expected of a martial artist.

“You are very strong, Rong Jun,” Hong said sincerely. “If your hidden injury hadn’t flared up, the outcome of this battle would have been hard to predict.”

Although Rong Jun was defeated, he was not discouraged. He looked at Hong with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

“You are very strong too, Earthling,” Rong Jun said. “I admire your combat wisdom. I am completely convinced of this defeat.”

The news of Hong's victory over Rong Jun swept through the entire Virtual Universe Company Challenge venue like a storm.

The four members of the Earth team had just returned to their lodgings, still basking in the joy of victory. The living room was filled with laughter and chatter, and everyone's face beamed with pride.

"Brother Hong, your performance just now was absolutely brilliant!" Luo Feng exclaimed excitedly. "Especially that last move, 'Great Virtue Carries All Things,' it was simply a work of art!"

Thor jumped around on the sofa: "Hahaha! I knew Brother Hong would win! That big guy Rong Jun still has to obediently admit defeat in front of Brother Hong!"

Rowan, though equally excited, remained relatively calm: "This victory is of great significance. It not only allows us to move forward, but more importantly, it proves the strength of Earth's martial artists to the entire universe."

Hong sat on the sofa, a faint smile on his face. Although he had just gone through a fierce battle, he seemed to be in good condition. "To be honest, this battle was more difficult than I expected," Hong recalled the fight. "If Rong Jun's hidden injury hadn't flared up at the crucial moment, the outcome would have been very difficult to predict."

"But that's also part of your strength!" Thor retorted. "The fact that you were able to hold out until Rong Jun's internal injuries flared up speaks volumes about your ability!"

Just as the four were chatting, the doorbell rang suddenly. The visitors displayed on the communication screen stunned everyone—it was a group of people of obviously distinguished status, led by several middle-aged men dressed in luxurious clothes.

"Fellow members of the Earth team, we are representatives of the Galactic Warriors Alliance," the middle-aged man at the head of the group said politely. "We would like to speak with Mr. Hong about joining our alliance."

Before Hong could reply, several more communication requests came in quick succession.

"We are recruitment officers from the Thunder Legion, and we greatly admire Mr. Hong's abilities."

"The Heavenly Thunder Sect is willing to offer Mr. Hong the most favorable terms."

The Mechanical Race Federation cordially invites Mr. Hong.

In an instant, invitations and offers poured in like snowflakes, leaving the four of them somewhat overwhelmed.

"It seems Brother Hong has really become famous this time," Luo Feng said with some surprise. "So many forces want to recruit you."

Hong frowned: "These invitations came too suddenly, and..."

He hesitated to speak, as if he had something to hide.

"What's wrong, Brother Hong?" Luo Wen noticed Hong's unusual behavior.

Hong glanced at the three of them, then slowly said, "Actually, I've already joined a faction."

"What?" All three were shocked.

"You've already joined a faction? When did that happen?" Thor asked in surprise.

"Which faction is it?" Rowan was also very curious.

Just as Hong was about to explain, the doorbell rang again. This time, there were even more people, and their presence was far more imposing. Through the communication screen, he could see more than a dozen representatives from different factions gathered outside, each radiating a powerful aura.

“Mr. Hong, we would like to have a face-to-face meeting,” the representative of the Galaxy Warriors Alliance requested again.

“Yes, our Thunder Legion’s terms will definitely satisfy you.” Another voice chimed in.

"The legacy of the Heavenly Thunder Sect can elevate your strength to a higher level."

The various sounds mixed together, making the area outside the residence extremely noisy.

Seeing this situation, Hong's expression turned somewhat helpless: "It seems I have no choice but to go out and explain."

"Do you want us to come with you?" Rowan suggested.

“No need, I can go myself.” Hong stood up. “There are some things that need to be told to them.”

Hong walked to the door, took a deep breath, and then opened the door.

A dozen or so representatives from different factions stood outside the door, each dressed in clothing representing their respective factions, looking quite imposing. But when Hong appeared, all eyes were on him.

"Mr. Hong!" the representative of the Galaxy Martial Arts Alliance spoke first, "Congratulations on your victory over Rong Jun! We greatly admire your strength!"

“That’s right!” the Thunder Legion representative retorted, “We are willing to offer the rank of colonel, along with generous benefits!”

“The legacy of the Heavenly Thunder Sect is more suitable for you!” The representatives of the Heavenly Thunder Sect are also trying to persuade you.

A cacophony of voices rose and fell, everyone vying to promote their own influence. Hong stood at the door, his expression calm despite the overwhelming number of invitations.

“I appreciate everyone’s kindness,” Hong said calmly, “but I’m sorry, I already belong to someone else.”

"Somewhere they belong?" Everyone was stunned.

"Mr. Hong, are you referring to the Black Dragon Mountain Empire?" the representative of the Galactic Warriors Alliance asked. "If so, we can help you resolve this issue."

“Not the Black Dragon Mountain Empire.” Hong shook his head.

"Which faction is that?" the representative of the Thunder Legion asked curiously.

Hong was about to answer when suddenly, a powerful pressure emanated from afar. Everyone felt this pressure and turned to look in the direction from which it came.

At the other end of the corridor, several people clad in black armor strode in. Their steps were perfectly synchronized, each one carrying a powerful aura. Even more astonishing was the terrifying aura emanating from them, far surpassing that of anyone else present.

The leader was a middle-aged man, tall and with a resolute face and eyes as sharp as a hawk's. A huge battle axe emblem was imprinted on his chest, a symbol that struck fear into the entire universe.

"Giant Axe Arena!" someone recognized the sign and exclaimed in surprise.

Upon hearing this name, all the recruitment representatives present changed their expressions. The Giant Axe Arena was one of the five major powers in the universe, possessing immense strength. Even the forces behind them could only bow down before the Giant Axe Arena.

"What are you all doing here?" The black-armored man at the head of the group walked up to them, his voice deep and authoritative.

"We...we're here to recruit Mr. Hong," the representative of the Galaxy Warriors Alliance stammered.

"Recruit?" A cold glint flashed in the black-armored man's eyes. "Recruit people from our Giant Axe Arena?"

These words struck like a bolt from the blue, shocking everyone present.

"What? Mr. Hong is from the Giant Axe Arena?"

"Impossible! How could we not know?"

"When did the Giant Axe Arena start expanding its membership on Earth?"

A cacophony of questions arose, but no one dared to voice their doubts. Faced with the imposing presence of the Giant Axe Arena, they could only murmur amongst themselves.

The man in black armor ignored the murmurs and walked up to Hong, his attitude immediately becoming respectful.

"Hong, your performance has made the entire Giant Axe Arena proud of you," the black-armored man said. "I am Yan Di, the head of the third division of the Giant Axe Arena. I have been sent by headquarters to present you with this award."

Upon seeing Emperor Yan, Hong smiled and said, "Emperor Yan, why have you come in person?"

"Your performance this time was outstanding; headquarters takes it very seriously," said Emperor Yan. "Defeating an opponent like Rong Jun has brought glory to our Giant Axe Arena."

Hearing this conversation, the recruitment representatives around were completely dumbfounded. Not only was Hong really a member of the Giant Axe Fighting Arena, but he also seemed to hold a high position, with even the branch manager personally coming to present the award.

Emperor Yan took out an exquisite box from his storage space and handed it to Hong.

"This is a specially made 'Heart of the Earth' from headquarters, which can greatly enhance your understanding of the laws of the earth," Emperor Yan said. "In addition, your status will be elevated from an ordinary member to a core member, enjoying corresponding benefits and resources."

Hong took the box, feeling the powerful energy contained within, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Thank you for the recognition from headquarters," Hong said sincerely.

Emperor Yan nodded, then turned to the recruitment representatives who were still watching. His eyes turned cold, and his voice became authoritative.

"Everyone, I feel it's necessary to remind you of something," Emperor Yan said slowly, "Hong is our Giant Axe Arena..."

Any force that dares to poach our core members will face the consequences.

(End of this chapter)