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

Chapter 441 Purification Successful!
The combined attack of the three was incredibly powerful, and the seemingly endless dark minions began to fall in droves. However, the number of enemies was simply too great, and they continued to arrive from afar in ever-growing numbers.

“No, this is too exhausting,” Rowan said, panting. “We have to change our strategy.”

"Should we use the power of the Heart of Light and Darkness?" Silvermoon suggested.

“No, the Heart of Light and Darkness must be saved for a critical moment,” Rowan resolutely refused. “We haven’t reached the point of desperation.”

Just then, a familiar energy fluctuation came from afar.

"It's CEO Elena's aura!" Silvermoon exclaimed in surprise. "The Allied Fleet has arrived to provide support!"

Sure enough, dozens of warships appeared in the sky, with the Virtual Universe Corporation's flag fluttering on them. The fleet's main cannons began charging, their dazzling light illuminating the dark sky.

"Target locked, fire all guns at once!" Elena's voice came through the communicator.

boom! boom! boom!
Countless energy projectiles rained down like a storm, blasting large swathes of dark minions to smithereens. The explosions burst forth in the darkness like blooming flowers of death.

"Rowan, are you all alright?" Elena's holographic projection appeared in front of everyone. Although her injuries had not fully recovered, her mental state was obviously much better.

"We're alright. Hong was seriously injured but is now stable," Rowan reported quickly. "More importantly, we obtained the Heart of Light and Darkness!"

"What?!" Elena exclaimed in shock, "You really found it? That's wonderful! Now we have hope!"

"How is the Lord of Darkness doing now?" Silvermoon asked.

“He entered a dormant state two hours ago,” Elena explained. “It seems that premature revival consumed too much of his energy. This is our best chance; before he fully recovers, we must purify him with the Heart of Light and Darkness.”

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's move out immediately!" Thor said urgently.

“Wait,” Elena stopped him, “Purifying the Lord of Darkness is no simple task. According to the Ancient Records of Demons, using the Heart of Light and Darkness requires a specific ritual, and it must be performed when the Lord of Darkness is at his weakest.”

"What ceremony?" Rowan asked.

“It requires three people who possess the Heart of Light and the Heart of Darkness to simultaneously cast a purification spell at the core of the Dark Lord,” Elena displayed a complex spell array pattern. “This spell array requires extremely precise coordination; any slight deviation could lead to failure.”

The three carefully studied the structure of the magic circle. It was an extremely complex energy circuit that required all three to simultaneously input the power of the laws, and to inject the power of purification into the main body of darkness through the Heart of Light and Darkness as a medium.

“It will be very difficult,” Silvermoon analyzed, “and we must get close enough to the Dark Lord that we can penetrate all his defenses.”

“I will send elite troops to cover you,” Elena said. “The remaining King-level Immortals will also cooperate fully. We only have one chance; we must succeed.”

“Understood,” Rowan nodded solemnly. “Give us ten minutes to study this magic array, and then we’ll set off.”

For the next ten minutes, the three of them focused all their attention on studying the magic array. This array was not only complex, but also required the perfect coordination of their respective laws of power. A mistake by any one of them would cause the entire array to collapse.

“Our elemental properties complement each other perfectly,” Rowan analyzed. “My Storm Law guides the flow of energy, Silver Moon’s Frost Law stabilizes the energy structure, and Thor’s Lightning Law activates the purifying power.”

“The key is timing,” Silvermoon added. “The energy input of the three must be perfectly synchronized; even a millisecond difference won’t work.”

“Then let’s use a mental link,” Thor suggested, “to connect the three of our consciousnesses together, so we can achieve perfect synchronization.”

“Good idea,” Rowan agreed. “Although the mental link will consume additional energy, it’s a necessary price to pay to ensure success.”

Ten minutes passed quickly, and the three of them had imprinted every detail of the magic circle into their minds. They had established a mental link, allowing them to sense each other's thoughts and states.

“Hong’s condition has stabilized,” Yin Yue checked Hong’s condition. “He will need at least three days to fully recover.”

“Then let him rest here,” Luo Wen said, setting up several defensive formations around Hong. “These formations can withstand ordinary attacks and are enough to protect his safety.”

“Let’s go,” Thor said, looking in the direction of the Dark Lord, “to complete this epic mission.”

The three boarded Elena's flagship, and the fleet began its march toward the Dark Fortress. Along the way, they encountered countless Dark Servants, but with the combined fleet's firepower support, these obstacles were cleared one by one.

"The Dark Fortress is just ahead," Elena pointed to the massive black structure on the screen, "and the Lord of Darkness resides at its very center."

This dark fortress looks like a giant black crystal, with eerie energy ripples flowing across its surface. Even through the screen, you can feel the terrifying oppressive aura emanating from it.

"Detection indicates that the fortress has three layers of defense," a technical officer reported. "The outer layer is an energy shield, the middle layer is elite forces of the Dark Servants, and the inner layer is the Dark Lord's direct guard."

“We’ll handle the outer and middle layers,” Elena said. “The inner layer is yours. Remember, you only have one chance, and the time window is a maximum of ten minutes. If the Lord of Darkness awakens during this time, the mission will fail.”

“Ten minutes is enough,” Rowan said confidently. “We will succeed.”

"Then, let the battle begin!" Elena gave the order for the general offensive.

All the warships of the combined fleet opened fire simultaneously, countless energy shells bombarding the dark fortress's shields. The shields flickered incessantly under the fierce attack, and energy fluctuations violently rippled.

"Shield strength has dropped to 70%, 50%, 30%," the technical officer kept reporting.

"All King-level Immortals, prepare for the assault!" Elena's order echoed throughout the army.

The remaining dozen or so Immortal-level powerhouses, all at the King level, flew out from their respective warships, their power of laws radiating brilliant light in the air. The powers of fire, ice, lightning, and space—various laws—converged into a devastating attack wave, slamming heavily into the shield.

boom!
The shield finally gave way and shattered like glass.

"Breakthrough successful! Commando, advance!" Elena commanded.

Rowan, Silver Moon, and Thor, escorted by dozens of elite warriors, stormed into the Dark Fortress. The environment inside was extremely harsh, filled with dense, highly corrosive dark energy.

“Put on your protective gear,” Silvermoon warned, “These dark energies will erode your soul.”

Upon entering the first level, they were intercepted by a large number of dark servants. These were elite servants, far stronger than the ordinary soldiers outside.

"Form ranks!" the guard captain ordered, and dozens of soldiers quickly formed a defensive formation.

But the dark minions' attacks were exceptionally fierce, and the defensive formation was quickly broken. One warrior was struck by the dark energy, and his body was instantly corroded into ashes.

"Damn it," Rowan gritted his teeth, "we have to break through!"

"Leave it to me!" Thor charged to the front, shouting, "Judgment Lightning - Pierce!" A massive pillar of lightning descended from the sky, obliterating all the enemies in front of him. After the lightning dissipated, it left a straight path.

"Hurry!" The three seized the opportunity and rushed along the passage to the inner level.

Upon breaking through to the second level, they encountered an even more powerful enemy—the Dark Lord's direct guards. Each of these guards possessed strength approaching that of a King-level Immortal, and their numbers were numerous.

"Silver Moon, use that move!" Rowan shouted.

"Understood!" Silver Moon formed hand seals, "Frost Domain - Absolute Zero!"

A terrifying chill instantly enveloped the entire space, freezing all the Dark Guardians into ice sculptures. Although this state only lasted a few seconds, it was enough for the three of them to pass through.

"The last line of defense!" Thor saw a massive black door appear before him. "The Lord of Darkness is inside!"

But just as they were about to rush in, a terrifying pressure suddenly came from behind the door. The pressure was as heavy as a mountain, slowing down the movements of the three of them.

"Oh no, the Lord of Darkness is about to awaken!" Silver Moon exclaimed.

"It's too late, we have to act now!" Rowan kicked open the black door. "Charge in!"

Behind the door was a huge circular space, with a giant black cocoon floating in the center. The surface of the cocoon flowed with a dark red light, and a humanoid figure could be vaguely seen slowly wriggling inside.

"Now!" Rowan took out the Heart of Light and Darkness. "Activate the purification array!"

The three quickly took up positions at three points, raising the Heart of Light and Darkness high above their heads. Golden light emanated from the crystal ball, outlining intricate magic circle patterns in the air.

"Connect the spirits!" Silvermoon shouted.

The three people's consciousnesses were completely synchronized through a mental link. They could sense each other's thoughts and coordinate their every action precisely.

"Input the power of the laws!" Thor commanded.

Storm, ice, and lightning—the three laws of energy—were simultaneously channeled into the Heart of Light and Darkness. The crystal ball's light shone even brighter, and the patterns of the magic circle began to glow.

But at that moment, the giant cocoon suddenly trembled violently, and a pale hand reached out from within. Terrifying dark energy spread outwards, and the entire space trembled.

"He's coming out!" Silver Moon exclaimed. "Speed ​​up!"

The three of them desperately poured the power of the laws into the Heart of Light and Darkness, and the light of the magic circle grew stronger and stronger. A golden beam of light shot out from the magic circle, piercing through the black giant cocoon.

"Aaaaah!" A painful roar came from within the giant cocoon; it was the voice of the Lord of Darkness.

Dark energy and the power of light collided violently in the air, causing the entire fortress to shake. The three gritted their teeth and continued to channel energy into their bodies.

"No, impossible. The Heart of Light and Darkness cannot still exist," the Lord of Darkness's voice was filled with shock and fear.

The power of light continuously purified the darkness, and the giant cocoon began to melt away little by little. The human figure inside gradually became clear; it was a man who looked to be around thirty years old, with a handsome face but a pained expression.

"Hang in there!" Rowan felt his energy was running out, but he knew he couldn't give up. "Just a little longer!"

Finally, when the three were almost completely exhausted, the Heart of Light and Darkness emitted one last dazzling ray of light. This light pierced through the heart of the Lord of Darkness, forming a golden mark there.

The giant black cocoon completely dissipated, and the Lord of Darkness's body fell limply to the ground. The three rushed forward and caught his body.

"Did it work?" Thor asked, panting heavily.

“Uncertain,” Rowan examined the Dark Lord’s condition. “His heart has been marked by the Heart of Light and Darkness, and the dark energy is being purified. But this process will take time.”

“We must get him out of here,” Silvermoon said. “It’s too dangerous.”

The three men supported the unconscious Lord of Darkness, struggling to walk outside. The entire Dark Fortress, deprived of its master's energy, began to crumble. Walls cracked, ceilings collapsed, and dark energy dissipated everywhere.

"Hurry! It's going to collapse!" Thor urged.

The three dragged the Lord of Darkness as they raced through the collapsing fortress. Huge boulders rained down, nearly striking them several times. But through sheer willpower and unwavering trust in one another, they finally broke free of the fortress.

The moment they emerged, the entire Dark Fortress collapsed with a deafening roar, reduced to ruins. Smoke and dust blotted out the sun, but behind the smoke and dust, the gleam of the Allied Fleet could still be seen.

"They did it!" Elena exclaimed, tears welling in her eyes as she watched from the flagship. "They really did it!"

All the warriors cheered; this was a victory they had won through countless sacrifices. The Lord of Darkness had been defeated, and the universe could finally return to peace.

Rowan, Silvermoon, and Thor carried the unconscious Lord of Darkness aboard the flagship. They were covered in wounds and almost completely exhausted, but their faces were filled with the joy of victory.

“You have created a miracle,” Elena said sincerely. “The entire universe will remember your deeds.”

“We just did what we were supposed to do,” Rowan said modestly. “And this isn’t just our achievement; it’s the result of everyone’s collective effort.”

"How is Hong?" Yinyue asked with concern.

“He’s been brought back and is receiving treatment in the medical pod,” Elena replied. “The doctors say he’ll be fully recovered in a few hours.”

"That's good," the three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"What about the Lord of Darkness?" Elena asked, looking at the unconscious man. "Has he truly been purified?"

“The purification is underway,” Rowan explained. “The mark left by the Heart of Light and Darkness on his heart is expelling dark energy. But this process could take weeks or even months. We must keep a close watch on him during this time.”

“I will arrange the most stringent protection,” Elena assured her, “and we will ensure he doesn’t lose control again.”

Looking at the Dark Lord lying in the medical pod, the three felt a mix of emotions. This terrifying being, who had nearly destroyed the universe, now appeared so fragile and helpless. Perhaps, within him, there were untold pains and struggles.

"I hope that after the purification is successful, he can find his true self again," Silver Moon said softly.

(End of this chapter)