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

Chapter 456 Reinforcements from Virtual Universe Company!
A familiar voice rang out, and Rowan, Hong, and Thor appeared on the battlefield.

Although they are not fully recovered, they are already able to fight. Moreover, they cannot stand by and watch their comrades fall into danger.

"What brings you here?" Master Jiang Tao asked in surprise. "Your injuries haven't healed yet!"

“It’s alright, I can handle it,” Rowan said briefly. “You guys step back, we’ll take care of this guy.”

The three landed in front of the energy shield, facing Barton.

"Oh? So it was the three of you who severely injured Caron?" Barton sized up the three men. "You do have some skill. However, you're still injured; how much of your strength can you muster?"

"You'll know once you try," Rowan said coldly.

Without hesitation, the three unleashed the Law Fusion once more. Although they were not fully recovered, this was their only means of fighting against a cosmic-level powerhouse.

The three colors of energy intertwined and merged once more, ultimately forming the three-colored sphere of light. However, this time, the sphere's power was noticeably weaker than before.

"The same trick again?" Barton sneered. "Do you think the same trick will work on me twice?"

He reached out and grabbed, and a giant black sword appeared in the void. The sword was five meters long, its blade as black as ink, radiating an aura that devoured everything.

"The Profound Truth of the Laws of Darkness—Chaos Slash!"

The black greatsword slashed out, and a terrifying sword aura blasted towards the three-colored light sphere.

Two energies met in the universe, unleashing a tremendous collision.

But this time the result was completely different from the last one.

The three-colored light spheres began to disintegrate under the attack of the sword energy. Luo Wen and the other two simultaneously coughed up blood and were sent flying backward.

"How is this possible?" Rowan exclaimed incredulously, "The same move, how can the power be so different?"

“Because I’m different from Caron,” Barton said coldly. “Caron specializes in the Law of Fire, which isn’t very effective against your fusion of laws. But I specialize in the Law of Darkness, which is perfect for countering all fusion-type techniques.”

He raised his black greatsword and pointed it at the three of them.

“Now, it’s time to end.”

A massive black sword aura roared in, carrying an aura of annihilation. Luo Wen and his companions, still reeling from the backlash, had no time to dodge.

"It's over." This thought flashed through the minds of all three of them at the same time.

But at this critical moment, a golden figure suddenly appeared in front of the three. Hong Shuizhu pushed forward with one palm, and a dazzling golden light shot into the sky, forcefully blocking this fatal blow.

boom!
A terrifying energy exploded in the universe, causing Hong Shuizhu's body to tremble violently and blood to spill from the corner of his mouth. But he remained standing there steadily, without taking a single step back.

"Master!" Rowan exclaimed in shock.

"The Flood Pearl?" Barton narrowed his eyes. "A King-level Immortal. I never imagined there were such powerful beings on Earth."

“You three children have done enough,” Hong Shuizhu said without turning her head. “Leave the rest to this old man.”

“But Master, he is at the peak of the first level of the Universe Realm, you…” Luo Wen asked worriedly.

“I know,” Hong Shuizhu said calmly, “but I am a King-level Immortal, only half a step away from the Universe-level. Besides, I have lived for so long; it’s time to do something.”

His aura began to surge. As a crowned immortal, the Flood Pearl had been suppressing his power on Earth for far too long. Now, facing a formidable foe, he could finally unleash his full strength.

Golden power of law surged forth from his body, forming a golden domain in the universe. Within this domain, the Flood Pearl was the sole ruler.

"The full power of a King-level Immortal?" Barton felt the oppressive aura, his expression turning grave. "It seems Earth is indeed not simple."

"Enough with the nonsense," Hong Shuizhu said coldly, "If you want war, then I will fight!"

He took a step forward, and his figure vanished instantly. The next second, he was already in front of Barton, throwing a punch.

This punch, though seemingly simple, contained the martial arts insights accumulated by Hong Shuizhu over thousands of years. The force of the punch pierced through the void, aiming directly at Barton's vital points.

Barton's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly raised his sword to block. The black greatsword collided with the golden fist force, unleashing a deafening roar.

The two figures clashed in space, each exchange generating terrifying energy fluctuations. The lunar surface crumbled under the impact of their aftershocks, with large chunks of rock detaching from the moon and drifting into the depths of space.

“Such formidable strength,” Barton said as he fought his way back. “No wonder Caron was at a disadvantage.”

“Your opponent is me,” Hong Shuizhu pressed on, “Don’t even think about attacking anyone else.”

The battle between the two intensified. Although Hong Shuizhu was only a King-level Immortal, his combat experience was extremely rich, and every move he made was perfectly timed. While Barton was at a higher level, he was slightly inferior in combat skills.

For a time, the two were locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

"Master is truly amazing," Thor exclaimed sincerely, watching the battle unfold in the distance.

“But Master is getting old, and it will take a lot of effort for him,” Rowan said worriedly. “We must find a way to help him.”

“But in our current state…” Hong smiled wryly, “that last attack was already our limit.”

"Then let's restore them," Rowan said through gritted teeth. "Bring out all the recovery potions; we must restore our fighting strength as soon as possible."

The three took out the Fountain of Life they had obtained from Sakar and drank it all. This precious potion quickly healed their injuries, and their life force began to return.

Meanwhile, under Jiang Tao's command, other Earth warriors began attacking the Kara fleet's warships.

"We can't let their warships support Barton!" Jiang Tao shouted. "Everyone, spread out and destroy those warships!"

"Yes!"

More than fifty martial artists split into several small teams and charged towards the ten Kara warships. Although these warships were heavily armed, they were gradually destroyed by the martial artists' agile attacks.

boom! boom! boom!
One warship after another was reduced to fireballs in the explosions. Although the soldiers of the Kara civilization were well-trained, they were still forced into retreat by these fearless Earth warriors.

"Damn Earthlings!" Barton was furious as he watched his fleet be destroyed. He tried to send reinforcements, but the Flood Pearl held him firmly, giving him no chance.

“Your opponent is me,” Hong Shuizhu threw another punch, “Don’t even think about being half-hearted.”

"Damn it!" Barton gritted his teeth, the dark laws on his black greatsword growing even stronger. "Since that's the case, then I'll finish you off first! Dark Law Ultimate Technique—Abyss Devouring!"

His entire body erupted with black energy to its limit, forming a massive black hole behind him. That black hole emitted a terrifying suction force, from which even light could not escape.

Hong Shuizhu felt the suction force and his expression changed slightly. He knew this was Barton's ultimate move, and its power was astonishing.

"The profound mystery of the Law of Gold—Immortal Golden Body!" Hong Shuizhu's entire body radiated dazzling golden light, transforming him into a golden statue. The golden light clashed with the black hole's suction force, resulting in a stalemate.

However, it's clear that the Flood Pearl is at a disadvantage. After all, Barton's realm is higher, and the Law of Darkness itself is adept at devouring.

“Master can’t hold on any longer,” Rowan said anxiously. “We have to go help him.”

“But our injuries haven’t fully healed yet,” Hong said worriedly.

“We can’t worry about that now,” Thor stood up. “We can’t just stand by and watch Master be in danger.”

The three exchanged a glance, each seeing determination in the other's eyes. They formed a triangular formation once more, preparing to unleash the fusion of their laws.

But this time, they changed their strategy.

“Last time, we completely fused the three laws into a single attack,” Rowan said, “but that consumed too much energy and was easily countered. This time, we'll attack separately, forming a unified trinity.”

“Understood,” Hong and Thor nodded.

The three launched their attack simultaneously, but this time their laws did not merge; instead, they maintained their individual characteristics and attacked Balton from three different directions.

The silver storm blade, the golden fist of law, and the purple lightning spear arrived almost simultaneously.

Barton was focused on dealing with the Flood Bead and had no idea that the three of them would recover so quickly. He hurriedly diverted his attention to the situation, but the power of the Abyss Devouring was thus weakened.

Seizing the opportunity, Hong Shuizhu suddenly exerted her power. Golden law power broke through the black hole's restraints and struck Barton's chest with a palm.

boom!
Barton was struck and sent flying backward. Cracks appeared in his black armor, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

"Damn it, you actually succeeded!" Barton wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes flashing with a fierce light. "Very well, since that's how it is, then I won't hold back!"

His aura surged once more, and the black energy within him began to boil. It was an almost frenzied aura, as if it wanted to destroy everything.

"He's going to fight desperately," Hong Shuizhu said gravely. "Everyone be careful!"

Barton raised his black greatsword high, the dark laws emanating from its blade so dense they were almost tangible. The entire battlefield was enveloped in this terrifying aura, and even people on Earth felt a sense of oppression.

"Forbidden Technique of the Laws of Darkness—Eternal Nothingness!"

With Barton's roar, a massive black sword aura slashed out. This sword aura was thousands of meters long and hundreds of meters wide, annihilating space wherever it passed.

This is Barton's strongest move, and also his forbidden technique. It requires burning life force to unleash, but its power is enough to kill any powerhouse below the second tier of the cosmic level.

"Not good!" Hong Shuizhu's expression changed drastically. "This attack is too powerful; I can't withstand it alone!"

"Then let's block it together!" Rowan shouted. "Everyone, gather the power of the laws for Senior Flood Pearl!"

More than fifty Earth warriors responded simultaneously, channeling their own power of law into the Flood Pearl. Energy of various colors converged, causing the Flood Pearl's aura to rise steadily.

Hong Shuizhu felt the support of everyone, and his eyes flashed with emotion. He took a deep breath and gathered all his strength between his palms.

"I have received your kind intentions," Hong Shuizhu said solemnly. "Then, let us work together to protect this home!"

A dazzling golden light burst forth from his palm, transforming into a massive golden pillar of light that met the black sword energy head-on.

Gold and black, light and darkness, two diametrically opposed forces collide in the universe.

boom! ! ! !

In that instant, the entire solar system felt the tremor. Terrifying energy fluctuations swept across everything, even affecting probes as far away as Mars, causing their signals to be interrupted.

Under this terrifying impact, the moon once again had large chunks of its surface shaved off. Countless rocks and dust were hurled into space, forming a spectacular dust belt.

On Earth, everyone looked up at the sky. Although they couldn't see the actual battle, the blinding light and terrifying energy fluctuations made it clear to everyone that a battle that would determine the fate of Earth was underway.

"Keep going!" countless people prayed in their hearts.

We absolutely have to win!

"Earth, please."

The explosion lasted for a full two minutes. When the light faded, the situation on the battlefield left everyone on the edge of their seats.

The Flood Pearl floated in space, its robes torn, revealing a body covered in wounds. Its breath was extremely weak, as if it might collapse at any moment.

But he remained standing and did not fall.

On the other side, Barton's situation was even worse. His black armor was completely shattered, his right arm was twisted grotesquely, and it was clearly useless. Blood kept gushing from the corner of his mouth, and his breathing was erratic.

"How is this possible?" Barton stared incredulously at his injuries. "My forbidden technique... was actually blocked?"

“This is the power of the Earth,” the Flood Pearl said weakly, “not just my power, but the power of everyone.”

"Damn it!" Barton gritted his teeth, wanting to launch another attack. But the moment he moved, he spat out a mouthful of blood. The backlash from the forbidden technique, coupled with his severe injuries, rendered him unable to fight any longer.

"Retreat!" Barton reluctantly gave the order. "Everyone, retreat!"

The remaining Kara warships began to retreat, fleeing towards the asteroid belt. Earth's warriors wanted to give chase, but the Flood Pearl stopped them.

“Enough,” Hong Shuizhu shook her head. “Our goal is to defend Earth, not to annihilate the enemy. Let them go now to avoid greater casualties.”

Although everyone was unwilling, they knew that Hong Shuizhu was right. Their current condition was indeed not suitable for pursuit.

Just then, hundreds of points of light suddenly appeared in the distant sky. The points of light rapidly approached, eventually revealing a massive fleet.

Those are reinforcements from Virtual Universe Company!
The fleet far surpassed the Kara fleet in size, boasting over a hundred capital warships equipped with the most advanced weapon systems. More importantly, three powerful auras emanated from the fleet—three cosmic-level powerhouses.

"We've finally caught up!" a booming voice echoed through space. "Earth's warriors, you've worked hard. Now, leave the rest to us."

A middle-aged man clad in silver armor flew out of the flagship. He was burly and imposing, exuding an aura of power; he was none other than Morris, the commander sent by the Virtual Universe Company—a third-tier cosmic-level powerhouse.

"Lord Morris!" Elena shouted excitedly through the communicator.

“Elena, you’ve done a great job,” Morris smiled. “Keeping the Earth afloat until now has exceeded my expectations.”

“This is all thanks to the Earth warriors,” Elena said, “especially Senior Flood Pearl and Rowan. Without them, Earth would have fallen long ago.”

(End of this chapter)