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

Chapter 497 There are heavens beyond heavens and people beyond people!

"Young friend Luo, you're leaving already?" Lin Tianxiong was somewhat surprised. "Why don't you stay at the Lin family home for a few more days, so I can properly show you hospitality?"

“Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Lin,” Luo Wen politely declined, “but cultivation is a matter of utmost urgency. I came to Fog Island specifically to hone my martial arts skills. Delaying too long will affect my progress.”

Seeing that Luo Wen was determined to leave, Lin Tianxiong did not try to stop him: "Since that's the case, I won't force you to stay. However, before you leave, young friend Luo, please leave your contact information. If you need anything in the future, just let me know, and the Lin family will be there whenever you call."

“Okay,” Luo Wen nodded and exchanged contact information with Lin Tianxiong.

Lin Feng also stood up: "Senior, let me see you out."

“No need,” Rowan waved his hand. “Your injury hasn’t fully healed yet, you should rest more. I can walk by myself.”

"Then... have a safe journey, senior," Lin Feng bowed deeply, "I will never forget your life-saving grace. I will serve you without hesitation, even at the cost of my life!"

Luo Wen patted Lin Feng on the shoulder: "Cultivate diligently and break through to the fourth rank of the Stellar level as soon as possible. We'll spar again when we have the chance."

"Yes!" Lin Feng nodded emphatically.

After leaving the Lin family manor, Luo Wen hailed a hovercar and headed straight for the outer base of Fog Island.

Sitting in the car, he reflected on the events of the past two days, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Originally, I only went to Fog Island for training, but I didn't expect to encounter so many things. First, I saved Lin Feng, and then I helped the Lin family deal with Zhao Yunfei and Sun Hao. Although it delayed my cultivation time, I gained a lot—I got to know the Lin family as a powerful backer and established good connections.

"Zhao Yunfei, though a spoiled brat, does know fear," Luo Wen thought. "After this lesson, he shouldn't do anything outrageous again. The Lin family's decision not to exterminate him was wise. After all, it's better to resolve conflicts than to create them; pushing someone too far might lead them to take desperate measures."

Three hours later, the hovercar landed at the base on the outskirts of Kirishima.

Luo Wen got out of the car and headed towards Mist Island again. This time, he had no worries and devoted himself entirely to cultivation.

Time passes day by day.

Rowan roamed the depths of Fog Island, hunting various flying monsters. First, second, and third-tier Stellar-level monsters were all easy prey for him. Only fourth-tier Stellar-level monsters and above could make him take the situation even slightly seriously.

Half a month later, he finally encountered the legendary Mist Dragon King—a fifth-tier stellar-level mist dragon.

This Mist Dragon King was enormous, over thirty meters long, its body covered in silvery-white scales, appearing and disappearing in the thick fog. Its eyes were golden, radiating a light of intelligence—this was no ordinary monster, but a sentient beast.

"Finally, I've met an opponent who can make me take this seriously," Rowan said with a smile, drawing his long sword.

A fierce battle broke out.

The Mist Dragon King was indeed formidable. It possessed not only a powerful physical body and poisonous mist attacks, but also some basic spatial abilities, allowing it to move freely within the dense fog. Rowan fought it for over half an hour before finally finding an opening and decapitating it with a single strike.

"Still too weak," Rowan said with some disappointment. "It seems there are no more opponents on Earth who can make me go all out."

He collected the corpse of the Mist Dragon King—the materials from this fifth-tier stellar-level demon beast were quite valuable and could fetch a good price—and then continued deeper into the area.

Over the next two weeks, Rowan hunted down three more fifth-tier stellar-level monsters, completely wiping out the core area of ​​Fog Island. His combat skills became increasingly proficient, and he gradually mastered the martial arts techniques taught by Blood King Luo.

A month later, Rowan left Kirishima.

"Mr. Luo, you're back!" The base leader greeted Luo Wen immediately. "For the past month, your deeds have been the talk of the entire martial arts world. You helped the Lin family get justice and ruined Zhao Yunfei and Sun Hao's reputations. Everyone says you're a righteous man!"

"It was just a small favor," Rowan said casually. "Where's my hovercar?"

"They're still in the parking lot. I'll have someone bring them over," the person in charge said. "By the way, Mr. Luo, we've recorded your achievements on Fog Island. One hundred and thirty-seven stellar-level monsters hunted in a month, including four fifth-tier stellar-level monsters and twenty-three fourth-tier stellar-level monsters… This record is absolutely unprecedented in the Earth's martial arts world!"

Luo Wen nodded without saying anything more. He took the keys to the hovercar, took off, and flew towards Jiangnan City.

It was already evening when we returned to Jiangnan City.

Rowan parked his hovercar at the entrance of the residential area and went inside carrying a package. The package contained gifts he had brought for his parents—specialties from Fog Island, including some rare spiritual herbs and monster materials.

"Xiaowen!" Seeing her son return, Luo's mother's eyes welled up with tears. "You're finally back! I've worried about you every single day for the past month!"

"Mom, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?" Luo Wen smiled and hugged his mother. "Look, I haven't lost a single hair."

"It's good to be back, it's good to be back," Luo's mother said, pulling her son into the house. "Sit down quickly, Mom will make you some food. What would you like to eat?"

“Anything is fine, Mom, everything you cook is delicious,” Rowan said.

Mr. Luo also came out of the room, looking at his son with eyes full of relief: "Xiao Wen, are you tired? We've all heard about your exploits on Fog Island this past month. Your mother checks your news on the martial arts forum every day."

“Exactly,” Mother Luo poked her head out from the kitchen, “the news of you helping the Lin family get justice has spread all over the forums. Everyone praises you as a righteous person; Blood King Luo’s student truly lives up to his reputation.”

“Those are all small things,” Rowan laughed. “Dad, Mom, I brought you gifts.”

He opened the package and took out its contents.

"This is a Ganoderma lucidum, a specialty of Kirishima Island. Eating it can strengthen the body and prolong life," Rowan said. "This is a feather from a Mist Falcon; it can be used to make a pillow, and it makes you sleep exceptionally well. And this is the Dragon Pearl of the Mist Dragon King. Although it's not very useful for martial artists, it's very beautiful and can be used as a decorative item."

Looking at the dragon pearl, about the size of a bowl and emitting a faint silver light, Luo's mother exclaimed in amazement, "It's so beautiful! Xiaowen, how much is this worth?"

"The Dragon Balls themselves aren't worth much, maybe a few hundred thousand," Rowan said, "but they represent something else entirely. There are only a handful of fifth-tier Stellar-level Mist Dragon Kings on the entire Mist Island. Anyone who obtains a Dragon Ball is either an extremely powerful individual or incredibly lucky."

"Which one are you?" Mr. Luo asked with a smile.

“Of course, he’s an absolute powerhouse,” Rowan laughed. “Dad, your son is a seventh-tier stellar-level expert; he’s practically unmatched on Earth.”

The family chatted and laughed, creating a warm atmosphere. After dinner, Luo Wen called Luo Shuang to tell her that he had returned from Wudao Island.

"Brother, you're finally back!" Luo Shuang said on the other end of the phone. "I was so worried about you for the past month!"

"What's there to worry about?" Rowan laughed. "To me, Kirishima is just a place for a stroll."

"Hmph, that's easy to say," Luo Shuang muttered. "By the way, brother, I've heard about Zhao Yunfei and Sun Hao's situation. You helped Lin Feng get justice, and now everyone on the martial arts forum is praising you."

“Those empty titles don’t matter,” Rowan said. “How are things on your end? Is work going well?”

“Smoothly, very smoothly,” Luo Shuang said. “Ever since you helped Zhao Jianguo resolve his issue, he’s been incredibly polite to me. He even called the company specifically to ask them to take good care of me. Now all my colleagues know I’m your cousin, and they all treat me with great respect.”

"That's good," Rowan nodded. "You focus on your work, and call me if anything comes up."

“Okay, brother,” Luo Shuang said. “By the way, Zhao Ming is much more well-behaved now. I heard he goes to work at the company every day, starting from the bottom, and he doesn’t have a temper at all.”

“Having learned his lesson, he knows to be more restrained,” Luo Wen said. “Zhao Jianguo may have failed as a father, but he still has some self-awareness. As long as Zhao Ming behaves himself from now on, the past is history.”

After hanging up the phone, Rowan returned to his room, sat cross-legged, and began to meditate.

His month-long trip to Kirishima Island was incredibly rewarding. Not only did his combat skills become more refined, but his mental strength also improved significantly. More importantly, he finally mastered several profound martial arts techniques taught by the Blood King, elevating his strength to a new level.

"Next, it's time to prepare for an extraterrestrial journey," Rowan thought. "Earth is too small; the experiences it can offer are limited. To continue progressing, I must venture into the vast universe."

Virtual Universe Corporation has branches throughout the universe and regularly organizes various training missions. With Rowan's status and strength, he could easily apply for some high-difficulty missions and go to more dangerous planets for training.

However, before that, he wanted to spend more time with his parents on Earth. After all, once he went to another planet, he didn't know when he would be able to return.

The days that followed were peaceful for Rowan.

He gets up early every day to practice his spiritual cultivation, eats and chats with his parents, and sometimes goes shopping to buy them things. At first, Mr. and Mrs. Luo were a little unaccustomed to it—when did their son become so family-oriented—but they quickly got used to it and enjoyed the happiness of family life.

Zhao Jianguo's monthly living expenses of 50,000 yuan arrived on time every month. He would also occasionally send people over with gifts, mostly tonics and local specialties, with a very respectful attitude.

"This Zhao Jianguo is quite thoughtful," said Luo's father, looking at the gifts. "It seems that what happened that time really frightened him."

“He’s a smart man,” Rowan said. “He knows who he can mess with and who he can’t. As long as he behaves himself from now on, we’ll accept this gift.”

News also came from the Lin family from time to time. Lin Feng had recovered from his injuries and was currently in seclusion attempting to break through to the fourth level of the Stellar Realm. Lin Tianxiong sent a message to Luo Wen, thanking him for his help and inviting him to visit Kyoto sometime.

As for Zhao Yunfei and Sun Hao, their apology posts were pinned to the top of the martial arts forum for a year, becoming a laughing stock in the entire martial arts world. After being expelled from the Zhao family, Zhao Yunfei reportedly moved to a small city and lived in anonymity, never to appear in the martial arts world again. Sun Hao was confined to his residence for three years, reflecting on his actions behind closed doors.

"These two are practically crippled," Rowan thought. "But it's for the best, a warning to others. This is the consequence of betrayal."

Two months later, Luo Wen received a notification from the Virtual Universe Company—an alien training mission was recruiting members, with the destination being a planet called "Dark Star." There, a large number of star-level monsters and even a small number of domain lord-level demonic beasts resided, making it an excellent place for top martial artists to hone their skills.

"Dark Star," Rowan read the mission description, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, "It seems it's time to leave Earth and venture into the wider universe."

He told his parents the news.

Although Luo's mother was reluctant to part with him, she knew that her son's path in martial arts could not be interrupted. She held back her tears as she prepared his luggage, stuffing all sorts of food and necessities into his storage space, fearing that he would suffer outside.

Mr. Luo, however, seemed even more magnanimous: "Go, Xiao Wen. A man's ambition lies in all corners of the world. Your stage isn't on Earth, but in the entire universe. We'll be waiting for your triumphant return at home."

Before leaving, Luo Wen went to Donghai City to visit Luo Shuang and his second uncle and aunt. He told them that he was going to an alien planet for a period of time to train and that they could ask the Lin family for help if they needed anything.

"Brother, how long are you going to be gone?" Luo Shuang asked with some concern.

“I don’t know, it could be a few months, it could be a few years,” Rowan said. “But don’t worry, I’ll keep in touch with you regularly. If anything happens, just call the Lin family, they’ll help.”

"Brother, you must come back safely," Luo Shuang said, her eyes red-rimmed. "I'll miss you."

"Don't worry," Rowan patted his cousin's head, "Your brother is a student of the Blood King, there aren't many people in the entire universe who can hurt me. When I come back, I'll bring you alien specialties."

“Dark Star, here I come,” Rowan muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with fighting spirit. “Let me see what kind of challenge you can bring me.”

The spaceship accelerated, transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the vast starry sky.

Meanwhile, on Earth, Zhao Yunfei was in a rented room in a remote small town, looking at his apology post that had been pinned to the top of the martial arts forum for a year, his face full of bitterness.

"It's all in the past..." he murmured to himself, "From now on, I want to start a new life..."

He would never forget his experience at the Lin family home that day—Lin Tianxiong's cold eyes, Lin Fenghai's three merciless slaps, and Luo Wen's calm yet chilling aura.

At that moment, he truly understood what it meant to have a world beyond the heavens and a person beyond the person.

"Thanks to Senior Luo Wen's intercession, the Lin family wasn't completely wiped out," Zhao Yunfei thought. "I will never forget this kindness. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay it properly."

He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the ordinary street outside.

“Let’s start from scratch,” he took a deep breath. “This time, I’m going to be a true martial artist, not a spoiled brat who only knows how to bully others.”

Meanwhile, deep in the universe, hundreds of light-years away from Earth.

A silver-white spaceship is drifting in the vast sea of ​​stars. The spaceship has a sleek shape, and the words "Huaxia Federation·Starship" are printed on its hull, clearly indicating that it is a scientific research spaceship from Earth.

However, at this moment, the spaceship is in a very dangerous situation.

(End of this chapter)