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

Chapter 332 High-Level Battle!
This offer is indeed very tempting. For someone like Rowan who pursues wisdom and knowledge, the value of this information may be more important than material wealth.

"Furthermore," Emperor Yan added, "this cooperative relationship is two-way. If you need any assistance, the Giant Axe Arena will provide support to the best of its ability."

Rowan pondered for a moment, then asked, "So what's the first task?"

"Oh? You agree?" A hint of joy flashed in Emperor Yan's eyes.

“I can hear the details before deciding whether to accept it,” Rowan replied.

Emperor Yan nodded and took out a sealed file bag from his storage space: "This is a task related to the analysis of power dynamics. Recently, the movements of some forces in the universe have been quite unusual, and we need someone to help analyze the underlying reasons and possible development trends."

Rowan took the file bag and felt its weight. It seemed this task involved a great deal of information.

"May I look at the information first?" Rowan asked.

“Of course,” Emperor Yan replied, “but these materials are classified and can only be viewed here; they cannot be taken away.”

Rowan opened the file folder, which contained a thick stack of documents. He quickly glanced through them and found that they indeed involved internal information from many powerful factions, including some organizations he had never heard of before.

“This information is very valuable,” Rowan said, closing the file. “How long will it take me to complete the analysis?”

“There’s no strict time limit,” Emperor Yan replied, “but the sooner the better. If you accept this task, we will provide you with a temporary working environment here.”

Rowan looked at his three teammates, who were all looking at him with encouraging eyes.

“I think we should give it a try,” Hong said first. “Since we don’t have any matches today, you can take this opportunity to learn how the Giant Axe Arena works.”

“Yes, and this kind of employment relationship sounds very flexible,” Thor agreed. “You can leave anytime, with no risk.”

"Most importantly, we have access to high-level intelligence," Luo Feng analyzed. "This will be very helpful for our future development."

Hearing his teammates' suggestions, Rowan's mind began to shift. Indeed, this employment relationship, which allowed him to maintain his freedom while gaining valuable information, seemed like a win-win situation.

“Alright, I accept the task.” Rowan finally made his decision.

Emperor Yan smiled with satisfaction: "Excellent! I believe this will be the start of a good collaboration."

He took out another contract from the storage space: "This is an employment agreement. You can take a close look at the terms. If there are no problems, we can officially begin our cooperation."

Rowan took the contract and carefully read through each clause. The contract was very detailed, but overall it was very favorable to him. It not only guaranteed his freedom but also provided generous compensation and various guarantees.

“This contract looks fine,” Rowan signed his name. “When do we begin?”

“We can begin now,” Emperor Yan said, signing the contract. “I’ve prepared a temporary office downstairs where you can conduct your analysis.”

“Let’s go then.” Rowan stood up.

“Wait,” Hong called out to them, “Rowan, do you need our help?”

Rowan shook his head: "No need. I'm better off doing this kind of analysis by myself. Besides, it involves classified information, and having more people would be inconvenient."

“Then be careful,” Thor warned. “Although it’s an employment relationship, it still involves the internal affairs of the Giant Axe Arena.”

"I'll be careful," Rowan said to his teammates.

Emperor Yan led Luo Wen away from their residence to another floor of the building. There was a well-equipped and quiet office there, specifically prepared for temporary work.

"This is your work environment," Emperor Yan explained. "All the necessary equipment is provided, along with a dedicated security system."

Rowan looked around and was quite satisfied with the work environment: "It looks good."

"Then I won't bother you any longer," Emperor Yan said, preparing to leave. "If you need anything, please feel free to contact me."

“Lord Yan Emperor,” Luo Wen called out to him, “I have a question to ask.”

"what is the problem?"

"Why is the Giant Axe Arena so interested in me?" Rowan asked directly. "My strength isn't top-tier in the universe, and while my strategic analysis skills are decent, they're not enough to warrant such attention from the Giant Axe Arena."

Emperor Yan smiled: "Your strength is indeed not the most outstanding, but your way of thinking is very special. Most martial artists are used to solving problems with strength, but you are different; you use wisdom to find the optimal solution."

"Are people like this rare in the universe?" Rowan asked curiously.

“Very rare,” Emperor Yan replied earnestly. “There are many strong individuals, but few wise ones. Those who can remain calm and make the best decisions in crucial moments are even rarer.”

“I understand.” Rowan nodded.

“There’s one more thing,” Emperor Yan added, “You are an Earthling. Earth is a very special planet, and our Giant Axe Arena has a very positive outlook on Earth’s future.”

"Is Earth special?" Rowan asked, somewhat puzzled.

"You'll understand later," Emperor Yan smiled mysteriously, "Now focus on completing the mission."

After saying this, Emperor Yan left the office, leaving Luo Wen alone.

Rowan sat down at his desk and reopened the document. Now he could study the information more carefully.

The information was indeed very complex, involving more than a dozen different factions and the intricate relationships between them. On the surface, the actions of these factions seemed unrelated, but Rowan keenly sensed something amiss.

“Interesting,” Rowan muttered to himself, “It looks like something big is about to happen.”

He began drawing relationship diagrams on paper, trying to clarify the connections between these forces. As the analysis deepened, a huge conspiracy hidden behind the scenes gradually surfaced.

“If my analysis is correct,” Rowan said, looking at the relationship diagram he had drawn, “these forces are uniting, preparing to launch an attack on a certain target.” But who is the target? Rowan continued analyzing the data, searching for more clues.

Time slipped by unnoticed, and when Rowan looked up at the clock again, he realized several hours had passed. But he didn't feel tired; instead, he grew increasingly excited. The process of unraveling the mystery, gradually revealing the truth, gave him immense satisfaction.

"Indeed, the value of wisdom should not be underestimated," Rowan chuckled to himself. "It seems this collaboration will be quite interesting."

He continued to bury himself in analyzing the data, completely immersed in this complex intellectual game.

Inside the makeshift office, Rowan had been immersed in his analysis for a full six hours. Various documents, charts, and his hand-drawn relationship network diagrams were scattered across the desk. The walls were covered with sticky notes, densely filled with various clues and deductions.

Rowan put down his pen and rubbed his sore eyes. After in-depth analysis, a massive conspiracy was finally clearly revealed before him.

“Just as I expected,” Rowan said, looking at the analysis charts on the wall, “the unusual actions of these thirteen forces are no coincidence; they share a common goal.”

He walked to the wall, his finger tracing the outline of a star map: "Judging from the timeline, these forces have all undergone large-scale personnel relocations in the past three months. On the surface, it appears to be internal adjustments, but if we analyze them together..."

Rowan drew several lines on the map, connecting the areas of activity of these forces. Surprisingly, all the lines eventually pointed to the same location—a star system in the third spiral arm of the Milky Way.

"The Blue Crystal Galaxy," Rowan murmured the name, "one of the key strongholds of the Giant Axe Arena."

He perused the information about the Blue Crystal Galaxy, a system with seven planets, the third of which, Blue Crystal, was the core of the entire system. Blue Crystal was not only the administrative center of the Giant Axe Arena in this region, but more importantly, this planet possessed extremely rare and unique minerals found throughout the universe.

"I see," Rowan's eyes flashed with sudden realization, "Their target is the blue crystal!"

Kyanite is an extremely precious mineral with the unique property of storing and amplifying the power of various laws. For any cultivator, kyanite is priceless, capable of significantly enhancing cultivation results. More importantly, kyanite is also a key material for manufacturing advanced weapons and warships.

“No wonder so many forces have joined forces,” Rowan analyzed. “The value of the blue crystal is enough to make them take the risk and challenge the authority of the Giant Axe Arena.”

He continued his in-depth analysis of these forces' specific plans. Judging from the scale and timing of their troop movements, they had clearly been preparing for a long time. The recent "military exercises" conducted by several forces in the border region were likely a cover for the actual assembly of combat troops towards the Blue Crystal System.

“Based on this timeline,” Rowan marked key dates on the calendar, “they will likely launch their attack within a week. The timing is also clever; it coincides with the fog season on Blue Crystal Star, when visibility is extremely low, which is conducive to covert operations.”

Just as Rowan finished his final analysis, there was a sudden knock on the office door.

“Please come in,” Rowan said.

Emperor Yan pushed open the door and entered, his face filled with anticipation: "Well? Did you find anything?"

“We’ve discovered a lot,” Rowan said, pointing to the analysis charts on the wall, “and I think you might not like the results.”

Emperor Yan walked to the wall and carefully observed Luo Wen's analysis. As he delved deeper, his expression gradually became serious.

"Blue Crystal Star?" Emperor Yan's voice was somewhat deep. "Are you sure their target is Blue Crystal Star?"

“Ninety-five percent certain,” Rowan answered confidently, “all the evidence points to this conclusion.”

Emperor Yan was silent for a moment, then asked, "Could you explain your analysis process in detail?"

“Of course.” Rowan walked up to the analysis chart and began to explain his reasoning process in detail.

"First, I noticed unusual personnel changes in these thirteen factions over the past three months. On the surface, they all have reasonable explanations, such as internal reorganization or regional adjustments. But a closer analysis of the direction and scale of these moves reveals a common thread."

Rowan marked the routes of the various factions' troop movements on the map: "You see, no matter where they started, their final gathering point all points to this region of the Milky Way's third spiral arm."

“Secondly,” Rowan continued, “the timing of these forces’ military exercises in the border region overlaps remarkably, which is no coincidence. They are clearly coordinating their actions to ensure a simultaneous attack.”

“Most importantly,” Rowan pointed to an intelligence report, “there have recently been a large number of orders for blue crystals on the black market, and the intermediaries placing these orders can all be traced back to these thirteen factions.”

After listening to Luo Wen's analysis, Emperor Yan's expression became even more solemn: "If your analysis is correct, then Blue Crystal Star does indeed face a huge threat."

“There’s another important timeframe,” Rowan added, “Blue Crystal Star is about to enter its fog season, the period with the lowest visibility of the year, perfect for a surprise attack. According to my calculations, they’ll likely act within a week.”

Emperor Yan nodded: "Your analysis makes a lot of sense. The importance of Blue Crystal Star to our Giant Axe Arena is self-evident. If it really is attacked by these forces in a joint attack..."

"What will be the consequences?" Rowan asked curiously.

“Blue Crystal Star is more than just a mining base,” Emperor Yan explained, “it’s also a strategic location for us in this star sector. Losing Blue Crystal Star would significantly weaken our influence in the third spiral arm of the Milky Way.”

"More importantly," Emperor Yan continued, "the production of blue crystals is directly related to the cultivation progress of our senior members. If the supply is interrupted, it will severely impact our overall strength."

Luo Wen nodded thoughtfully: "Therefore, the Giant Axe Arena must not be allowed to fall into enemy hands on Blue Crystal Star."

“That’s right,” Emperor Yan said confidently, “and we can’t afford to be passively defensive.”

"What do you mean?" Luo Wen realized the deeper meaning in Yan Di's words.

Emperor Yan paced around his office a few times, then suddenly turned to look at Luo Wen: "Luo Wen, are you willing to personally participate in this operation?"

"Participate in the operation?" Rowan was somewhat surprised. "I'm just an analyst; I have no practical experience."

“I know,” Emperor Yan said, “but your analytical skills are equally important in actual combat. Furthermore, this operation requires someone who can adjust tactics at any time to deal with unexpected situations.”

“You mean you want me to be a tactical advisor?” Rowan asked.

“More than just a tactical advisor,” the Flame Emperor’s eyes gleamed with excitement, “I want to show you what true high-level combat is all about.”

"High-level combat?" Rowan's curiosity was fully piqued.

"Among the enemies attacking Blue Crystal Star this time, there are at least three Immortal-level powerhouses," Emperor Yan revealed a startling piece of information, "and our Giant Axe Arena will also send powerhouses of corresponding levels to fight them."

(End of this chapter)