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

Chapter 334 This is simply a work of art!

The pirates were clearly terrified by this phenomenon, and they intensified their attacks, even resorting to some heavy weapons. But no matter how they attacked, they couldn't inflict any damage on Emperor Yan.

"This is impossible! How did he do that?" The pirate leader's voice came through the communication channel, filled with fear and disbelief.

Emperor Yan did not answer; he simply continued forward in silence. When he was a few hundred meters from the nearest pirate ship, he suddenly raised his right hand.

"Spatial cutting."

Emperor Yan murmured the name of the skill and then gently waved his finger.

An invisible spatial rift appeared instantly, extending from the Flame Emperor's fingertip to the target pirate ship. This rift looked as thin as a hair, but its power was astonishing.

The pirate ship was sliced ​​in two the instant it touched the spatial rift, like tofu. The cut was extremely smooth, revealing the complex internal structure of the ship. After a brief silence, the two halves of the ship exploded violently.

Rowan, inside the observation cabin, was speechless with shock at what he saw. He had witnessed various forms of attack, but never one so concise yet terrifying. There was no massive energy burst, no dazzling light; with just a gentle wave of his hand, a warship was utterly destroyed.

"Is this the power of the laws of space?" Rowan was deeply shocked.

The pirates were clearly terrified by the attack. They had never seen such a terrifying attack before, and fear began to spread through the pirate fleet in the face of this power beyond their comprehension.

"Retreat! Retreat! We've encountered a monster!" the pirate leader shouted into the communication channel.

However, Emperor Yan clearly had no intention of letting them off the hook. Since these pirates dared to attack the giant axe arena's airship, they had to pay the price.

"Now that you're here, don't rush to leave." Emperor Yan's voice echoed through the universe. Although it was a vacuum environment, the voice could still travel through the transmission of the power of the laws.

Emperor Yan raised his hand again, this time extending all five fingers. Five spatial rifts appeared simultaneously, each shooting towards one of the five different pirate ships.

The result was predictable: all five pirate ships were sliced ​​in half almost simultaneously and then exploded. The entire process took less than three seconds, and six pirate ships were destroyed.

The remaining pirate ships completely collapsed, and they frantically started their engines, trying to escape this terrifying place. But Emperor Yan was much faster than them, and the attacks of the spatial laws had almost no distance limitations.

"Space lockdown."

Emperor Yan unleashed his skill once more, this time a large-scale spatial control. Within a vast area centered on him, the space began to thicken, becoming like a liquid. The pirate ship's speed decreased dramatically, as if swimming in syrup.

“Now, it’s time to end.”

Emperor Yan clasped his hands together, then suddenly separated them. Countless spatial rifts crisscrossed the pirate fleet, like a giant cutting net.

The remaining pirate ships were powerless to resist in this net and were cut to pieces. In less than a minute, the entire pirate fleet was completely annihilated, and not a single ship was able to escape.

Silence returned to the universe, with only scattered shipwrecks remaining as evidence of the battle that had just taken place. The Flame Emperor hovered silently amidst the ruins, his energy gradually fading.

Rowan watched all this through the observation cabin window, his shock beyond words. This was true power, the pinnacle of combat strength below the Immortal level. A single individual could easily destroy an entire pirate fleet.

"Too strong," Rowan muttered to himself, "This level of strength has surpassed my imagination."

A few minutes later, Emperor Yan returned to the spaceship. When he entered the observation cabin, his expression was calm and normal, as if he had just done something insignificant.

"It's resolved, we can move on now." Emperor Yan sat back down in his original position.

"Those pirates." Rowan was still in shock.

"A bunch of reckless lackeys," Emperor Yan said dismissively. "In this universe, strength is everything. Those who dare to challenge the strong without strength will only meet their end in death."

"Did you just use the laws of space?" Rowan asked curiously.

"That's right, the Law of Space is my primary law," the Flame Emperor nodded in confirmation. "Among all the laws, the Law of Space is considered one of the more powerful, especially in terms of attack."

"The power of spatial cutting is truly astonishing," Rowan remarked. "Those pirate ships were like paper."

"For powerful beings who have mastered the laws of space, physical defenses have very limited significance," Emperor Yan explained. "Unless it's a defense specifically designed to counter spatial attacks, it's difficult to withstand spatial cutting."

"Will you use this attack method in the battle on Blue Crystal Star?" Rowan asked.

"That depends on the strength of the opponent," Emperor Yan pondered. "If facing an Immortal-level expert, simple spatial cutting might not be enough. Immortal-level experts all have their own defensive methods, and their reaction speed is extremely fast."

"How strong are immortal-level experts?" Rowan was very curious.

"Let me put it this way," Emperor Yan thought for a moment, "that destroying those pirate ships was just a matter of waving a hand to an Immortal-level expert. An Immortal-level expert's strength is already at the level of being able to destroy a planet."

"Destroy a planet?" Rowan was shocked.

“That’s right, a true Immortal-level powerhouse can destroy a planet with a single blow,” the Flame Emperor confirmed. “That’s why Immortal-level battles are often fought in outer space, because no planet can withstand that level of power.”

Luo Wen remained silent for a while, digesting this astonishing information. He had originally thought that the Flame Emperor's performance was powerful enough, but he hadn't expected that in front of an Immortal-level expert, such strength was merely child's play.

"So, is there really an immortal-level expert among the enemies we're facing this time?" Rowan asked with some concern.

"According to intelligence, there are at least three Immortal-level beings," the Flame Emperor nodded in confirmation. "But don't worry, our Giant Axe Arena isn't to be trifled with either. Headquarters will send experts of the appropriate level to participate in this operation."

"A powerhouse of the corresponding level?" Rowan asked.

"At least two Immortal-level beings, and possibly even stronger ones," Emperor Yan revealed. "After all, the importance of Blue Crystal Star to us is self-evident; we absolutely cannot afford any mishaps."

"An even stronger existence?" Rowan asked curiously, "What's stronger than the Immortal level?"

Emperor Yan glanced at Luo Wen, seemingly considering whether to reveal this information. Finally, he spoke:

"To be granted the title of King and live forever."

"A King-level Immortal?" Luo Wen repeated the title. "Above the Immortal level, there is a King-level Immortal," the Flame Emperor explained. "If an Immortal-level expert can destroy a planet, then a King-level Immortal can destroy a star system."

Rowan gasped. The power to destroy a star system was beyond his comprehension.

"However, those at the King-level Immortal realm are extremely rare," Emperor Yan continued. "Throughout the entire universe, there are only a handful of experts at this level. Although our Giant Axe Arena is powerful, we only have a very small number of King-level Immortals."

"Will the Immortal Kings really be involved in this operation?" Rowan asked.

"It's uncertain; it depends on the enemy's specific strength," Emperor Yan replied. "If the enemy only has Immortal-level experts, then sending Immortal-level experts will suffice. But if the enemy also has King-level Immortals..."

He didn't finish, but the meaning was clear.

“Now I’m beginning to understand why blue crystals are so important,” Rowan remarked. “The fact that they can trigger a battle of this magnitude speaks volumes about their value.”

"Blue crystals are not only a precious resource for cultivation," Emperor Yan said, "they are also a key material for crafting certain special weapons. Possessing enough blue crystals is tantamount to possessing a strategic advantage."

"Special weapons?" Rowan asked.

"Some weapons that can threaten even Immortal-level beings or King-level Immortals," Emperor Yan revealed, "Of course, these are highly classified. Keep it to yourself, don't spread it."

“I understand,” Rowan nodded in assurance.

The two continued their discussion about various aspects of Blue Crystal Star, while the Skybreaker continued its journey towards its destination. The pirate attack earlier was just a minor incident, but it gave Rowan a deeper understanding of the battles to come.

If even a powerhouse like Emperor Yan is just a minor character in front of an Immortal, then how terrifying must the battles between Immortals be? And Luo Wen is about to witness such a contest firsthand.

“Oh, right,” Emperor Yan suddenly remembered something, “I forgot to tell you something.”

"What is it?" Rowan asked.

"Among the forces involved in the attack on Blue Crystal Star, there is one you should know." Emperor Yan smiled mysteriously.

"I know him?" Rowan asked doubtfully. "Who?"

"The Silver-Blue Empire."

Rowan was shocked: "The Silver Blue Empire? Arya's empire?"

“That’s right,” Emperor Yan confirmed. “Although Princess Aria herself probably doesn’t know about this, the higher-ups of the Silver Blue Empire did participate in this operation.”

"How is this possible?" Rowan exclaimed in disbelief. "Why would the Silver Blue Empire participate in the attack on the Giant Axe Arena?"

"Profits," Emperor Yan replied simply, "the allure of blue crystals is too great, great enough to make them risk challenging us."

“What about Arya?” Rowan asked worriedly.

“She should be innocent,” Emperor Yan speculated. “An operation of this caliber wouldn’t be known to a little princess. And judging from her character, it’s unlikely she would support such an action.”

Rowan fell silent. He hadn't expected things to be so complicated, with even Arya's empire drawn into the conflict.

"This is the reality of the universe," Emperor Yan saw through Luo Wen's thoughts. "There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. Even allies can turn against each other when faced with sufficiently great benefits."

"I understand." Rowan nodded, gazing at the starry sky outside the window with mixed feelings.

After three days of interstellar travel, the Breaker finally arrived at its destination—the Blue Crystal Galaxy. When this star system came into view, Rowan was awestruck by the sight before him.

At the center of the Blue Crystal Galaxy lies a massive, blue-white star, its light tinged with a unique blue hue that bathes the entire galaxy in a dreamlike blue glow. Orbiting this star, seven planets orbit in perfect harmony, each possessing its own distinct characteristics and beauty.

“What a beautiful galaxy,” Rowan gazed out the window of the observation cabin. “This blue light is quite remarkable.”

“This is due to the influence of kyanite,” Emperor Yan explained from the side. “Kyanite not only exists on the surface of planets, but also in trace amounts of kyanite dust in outer space. This dust affects the propagation of starlight, creating this unique blue hue.”

"So the entire galaxy was affected by the blue crystal?" Rowan asked.

“That’s fair to say,” Emperor Yan nodded in confirmation. “This is one of the reasons why the Blue Crystal Galaxy is so important. It’s not just a mining base, but also a natural sacred ground for cultivating the laws of nature.”

As the spaceship ventured deeper, Rowan began to see more details. At the edge of the star system, he could see some enormous man-made structures—defense facilities and monitoring stations built by the Giant Axe Arena. These structures were beautifully designed, blending perfectly with the surrounding natural environment, demonstrating superb construction techniques.

"Our defense system covers the entire galaxy," Emperor Yan explained. "No foreign spacecraft can approach Blue Crystal Star without our knowledge."

"How will those attackers break through these defenses?" Rowan asked curiously.

“They will find a way,” Emperor Yan replied. “After all, any force capable of organizing an attack of this scale is no ordinary entity. They must have a plan to counter our defense system.”

The Breaker continued its journey towards the core of the Blue Crystal System, its target the third planet—Blue Crystal itself. As it drew closer, the magnificent scenery of this planet gradually unfolded before Rowan.

Blue Crystal Star is a beautiful, light blue planet, its surface covered with vast oceans and green continents. But unlike ordinary planets, Blue Crystal Star's surface often shimmers with a faint blue light, a reflection from blue crystal veins. From space, the entire planet resembles a giant sapphire, breathtakingly beautiful.

“It’s so beautiful,” Rowan exclaimed sincerely. “It’s simply a work of art.”

"Blue Crystal Star is indeed one of the most beautiful planets in the universe," Emperor Yan said proudly of the sight. "Our Giant Axe Arena has been in charge here for a thousand years. During this time, we have not only developed blue crystal resources, but also helped this planet develop a highly advanced civilization."

"Was there a civilization here originally?" Rowan asked.

"Yes, but it was a very primitive civilization back then," Emperor Yan replied. "Would you like to see what this planet looked like a thousand years ago?"

“Of course I want to see it,” Rowan answered without hesitation.

Emperor Yan manipulated the control panel, and a holographic image immediately appeared on the wall inside the observation cabin. The Blue Crystal Star in the image was completely different from the one before—it was a planet covered by thick clouds, and its surface looked barren and primitive.

(End of this chapter)