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

Chapter 372 Such powerful sword intent!
"Oh no, it's a massive spatial storm!" Peng Yu's expression changed drastically. "A spatial storm of this magnitude only occurs once every few decades. Our luck is terrible!"

The tremors grew increasingly violent, and cracks began to appear in the cave's ceiling. Even more terrifying, black, turbulent spatial currents began to seep from those cracks, indicating that the cave's spatial stability was crumbling.

"We must leave immediately!" Pengyu shouted. "If we don't leave now, it will be too late!"

"But what about these treasures?" Silver Moon looked at the storage boxes with concern.

"Take as much as you can!" Pengyu began rapidly collecting the most important treasures. "The rest will have to be abandoned!"

Rowan also joined the effort to salvage the treasures. He prioritized smaller but extremely valuable items, especially the relics of several immortal powerhouses. But just as he picked up the Void Slash, a massive spatial rift suddenly tore open in the center of the cave.

A terrifying suction force emanated from the crack, pulling many items from the cave into it. Pengyu desperately clung to a storage box filled with precious materials, but ultimately couldn't withstand the pull of the spatial turbulence, watching helplessly as it disappeared into the depths of spacetime.

"Damn it!" Pengyu cursed angrily, "There are precious materials in there that I've collected for three hundred years!"

Rowan clung tightly to the Void Slash, struggling to maintain his balance amidst the spatial turbulence. Silver Moon also grabbed a smaller storage box containing some ancient cultivation manuals.

"We can't stay here any longer!" Pengyu shouted. "The cave is about to completely collapse!"

The three of them desperately rushed towards the cave exit, the spatial rift behind them widening and swallowing everything in its path. Just as they were about to burst out of the cave, the Star Scepter was also swept away by the spatial turbulence and vanished into nothingness.

"No!" Pengyu reached out his hand in despair, but it was too late to change anything.

As soon as the three rushed out of the cave, they heard a tremendous crashing sound behind them. The entire cave had been destroyed by the spatial storm, and years of collections were wiped out in an instant.

“At least we’re still alive,” Rowan comforted him, “and we even managed to rescue some treasure.”

Pengyu looked at the few remaining storage boxes in his hand, his face full of heartache. "Eighty percent of my collection is destroyed, especially the Star Scepter and that batch of precious materials, which took me hundreds of years to collect."

“But we obtained the Void Slash,” Silvermoon said, pointing to the longsword in Rowan’s hand. “This is the Void Sword Saint’s sword, its value is absolutely no less than the sum of all other treasures.”

Indeed, although many treasures were lost, the value of the Void Slash is immeasurable. This legendary sword of an immortal powerhouse contains the power of spatial laws, making it a coveted treasure for any martial artist.

“We also obtained some other valuable items,” Rowan said, examining the storage box in Silvermoon’s hand. “These ancient manuals are also very valuable.”

The spatial storm lasted for about an hour before gradually subsiding. When everything calmed down, the three found that the original location of the cave had completely disappeared, replaced by a huge spatial rift that constantly flickered with a dangerous black light.

“It seems this place is completely unusable now,” Pengyu sighed. “My secret treasure trove is destroyed just like that.”

"Don't be too sad," Rowan comforted him. "At least we came out safe and sound, and we even got a divine weapon like the Void Slash."

“Yes, to obtain the relics of an immortal powerhouse is incredibly fortunate,” Silver Moon comforted her. “And I believe there will be opportunities to find other treasures in the future.”

The three of them cautiously began their return to the exit of the Void Rift.

On his way back, Rowan carefully examined the Void Slash in his hand. The sword was much lighter than it looked, yet it exuded an extremely sharp aura. The law patterns on the blade glowed faintly under his gaze, as if responding to his will.

“This sword seems to be recognizing its master,” Pengyu observed the changes in the Void Slash, “it seems to have accepted your Kunpeng bloodline.”

“Recognize a master?” Rowan was somewhat surprised.

“The weapons of immortal beings all possess their own spirit,” Peng Yu explained. “They choose masters they recognize. If the Void Slash truly recognizes you as its master, then you will be able to unleash its true power.”

As Peng Yu finished speaking, the Void Slash suddenly erupted with a dazzling light. After the light dissipated, the law patterns on the sword became even clearer, and Luo Wen could clearly feel that he had established some kind of connection with the sword.

"It's a success!" Silvermoon exclaimed excitedly. "Void Slash has truly acknowledged Rowan as its master!"

"This is incredible," Peng Yu exclaimed. "The Void Slash is notoriously picky; even some immortal powerhouses can't gain its approval. But it has approved of you, a planetary-level warrior, which means your potential is truly limitless."

Rowan felt a surge of excitement as he connected with the Void Slash. Although his current strength wasn't enough to fully unleash the power of this divine sword, he knew that as his cultivation improved, the Void Slash would become his most powerful asset.

After several hours of arduous trekking, the three finally left the Void Rift safely. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they stepped back onto normal ground.

"Although this adventure had some regrets, it was still a success overall," Pengyu concluded. "The value of Void Slash more than makes up for the other losses."

“And we’ve all gained invaluable experience,” Silvermoon added, “a deeper understanding of dangerous areas like the Void Rift.”

“Most importantly, we’re all safe and sound,” Rowan said. “Life is more precious than any treasure.”

It was already evening when they returned to Silvermoon's home. Silvermoon's parents breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the three of them return safely. When they learned of their experience in the Void Rift, the two elders were filled with worry for them.

“Your safe return is the greatest fortune,” said Silvermoon’s mother. “As for the lost treasures, there will be opportunities to find them in the future.”

“Yes, life is more important than anything else,” Silver Moon’s father agreed.

That evening, the three discussed in detail what they had gained from the adventure. Besides the Void Slash, Silver Moon's storage box contained many valuable items, including several ancient cultivation manuals and some rare refining materials. Although Peng Yu suffered heavy losses, he managed to preserve some important collections.

"Acquiring the Void Slash marks a significant milestone on your cultivation path," Peng Yu told Luo Wen. "However, to fully unleash its power, you still need to significantly improve your strength." "I understand," Luo Wen nodded. "But with this divine sword, I have even more confidence in my future cultivation."

"Furthermore, we also obtained these ancient manuals," Silver Moon showed off the contents of the storage box, "one of which records the cultivation methods of the ancient Kunpeng clan, which should be very helpful to you."

This discovery excited both Luo Wen and Peng Yu. The ancient Kunpeng clan's cultivation methods were of great significance in stimulating bloodline power, which might be even more valuable than the Void Slash itself.

"It seems this adventure has been more fruitful than we imagined," Pengyu said happily. "Although we lost many treasures, what we gained may be even more important."

The next day.

At dawn, sunlight streamed through the surface of Silvermoon Lake, bathing the entire Swordheart Star in warm morning light. Luo Wen rose early and began his morning practice in the courtyard. After yesterday's adventure in the Void Rift, he had gained a new understanding of his own strength, especially after acquiring the divine weapon, the Void Slash, which made him eager to test its true power.

The Void Slash lay quietly on the stone table beside him. Even under the morning light, the blade remained a deep black, but the patterns of laws were faintly glowing, as if responding to its master's wishes.

"Good morning, Luo Wen." Peng Yu's voice came from behind. He had already changed back into human form, wearing a silver-blue training uniform, and looked full of energy.

"Good morning, Pengyu." Luo Wen turned around. "You're up early too."

“I’m used to it. As a Starwing Roc, I usually rise with the sun.” Peng Yu walked to the stone table, his gaze falling on the Void Slash. “How was it? Did you try to establish a deeper connection with it last night?”

“I’ve tried, but the results aren’t ideal,” Rowan said, somewhat frustrated. “Although the Void Slash has recognized me as its master, I feel I can’t truly control its power yet. Every time I try to delve deeper into its perception, I’m repelled by a powerful pressure.”

Peng Yu nodded. "That's normal. After all, the Void Slash is the Void Sword Saint's sword, containing immortal-level law power. With your current cultivation level, gaining its approval is already a miracle; it will take time to fully master it."

"So how much of its power can I unleash now?" Rowan asked curiously.

“That’s an interesting question,” Pengyu thought for a moment. “Why don’t we test it out in practice? I can spar with you and judge the current power of Void Slash through actual combat.”

"Are you sure it's okay?" Rowan asked worriedly. "What if you get hurt?"

Peng Yu laughed heartily, "You underestimate me. Although you have a divine weapon, I am, after all, the Star-Winged Divine Roc, with strength equivalent to a peak cosmic level. Moreover, I understand the characteristics of the Void Slash very well, and can control the intensity of the battle very well."

“Alright then,” Rowan nodded in agreement, “but where shall we spar? Isn’t this place too small?”

"There's a dedicated training ground on Silvermoon Lake, protected by a powerful array, so you don't need to worry about accidentally injuring anyone," Pengyu said, pointing towards the center of the lake. "Let's go there."

The two quickly arrived at the training ground in the center of Silver Moon Lake. It was a circular platform about one kilometer in diameter, constructed entirely of a special metal material, its surface engraved with complex energy circuits. A dozen tall crystal pillars stood along the platform's edge, emitting a pale blue light, clearly some kind of advanced protective device.

"This training ground was built by the Silver Blue Empire specifically for advanced martial artists," Peng Yu explained. "The protective array can withstand the full force of an attack from a cosmic-level expert without being damaged."

Rowan felt the powerful energy fluctuations emanating from the crystal pillar. "It's truly formidable. With such protection, we can confidently test the power of Void Slash."

The two stood at opposite ends of the training ground, about 500 meters apart. Peng Yu did not transform back into his true form as the Star-Winged Divine Roc, but remained in human form. However, his aura was gradually rising, and soon reached an awe-inspiring height.

"Are you ready?" Pengyu asked. "I will gradually increase the intensity of my attacks. Use Void Slash to counter. Remember, don't push yourself. Stop immediately if you feel strained."

“I understand.” Rowan took a deep breath and slowly drew his Void Slash.

The moment the Void Slash was fully drawn, the atmosphere of the entire training ground changed. An extremely sharp sword intent spread out, and even the surrounding space began to tremble slightly. The law patterns on the sword shone brightly, as if countless spatial rifts were wandering around the blade.

"Such powerful sword intent!" Peng Yu exclaimed. "No wonder it's the Void Sword Saint's sword; even though you've only activated it to a preliminary stage, its power is already so astonishing."

Rowan felt the power emanating from the longsword in his hand, and an unprecedented surge of confidence welled up within him. Although he knew he was far from being able to fully control this divine sword, the feeling he had just experienced already filled him with excitement.

"Then I'll begin!" Peng Yu said, and with a flash, he disappeared from the spot.

The next second, he appeared in front of Rowan, his right hand transforming into a palm blade, slashing towards Rowan with a whistling sound. This strike was extremely fast and contained immense energy; even a star-level expert wouldn't dare to take it head-on.

But Luo Wen did not dodge; instead, he raised his sword to meet the attack. The moment the Void Slash collided with Peng Yu's palm, a jet-black sword light burst forth, easily slicing through the energy shield on Peng Yu's palm.

Peng Yu was taken aback and quickly retreated. He looked down at his palm and found a small wound on it. Although it wasn't deep, it was enough to demonstrate the sharpness of the Void Slash.

"How...how is this possible?" Pengyu stared at Luo Wen in shock. "Your sword strike just now actually broke through my energy defense?"

“I didn’t expect this either,” Rowan said, equally surprised. “It felt like Void Slash was fighting on its own, and I was just swinging my sword in rhythm with it.”

Pengyu carefully savored the sensation of that fleeting moment. "That sword light contained the power of the laws of space, capable of directly cutting through space itself. My energy defenses were as fragile as paper before the laws of space."

"The laws of space?" Rowan asked, puzzled. "How could I possibly master the laws of space?"

"It's not that you've mastered the laws of space, but rather that the Void Slash itself contains the Void Sword Saint's understanding of the laws of space," Peng Yu explained. "When you swing the sword, the power of the laws within the sword is automatically activated, producing the effect of cutting through space."

(End of this chapter)