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

Chapter 500 The harvest is not small
He used 80% of his strength in that strike.

The blade flashed like a bolt of lightning, tearing through the air and drawing a dazzling arc in the darkness, aiming straight for the head of the Dark Abyss Centipede King.

"laugh!"

The blade flashed and struck the carapace of the Dark Abyss Centipede King.

However, to Luo Wen's astonishment, his strike only left a shallow white mark on the carapace of the Dark Abyss Centipede King, without even breaking through the carapace!
"This defensive power..." Rowan gasped.

His longsword was a C-grade Force weapon, and combined with his seventh-tier Stellar-level strength, it was enough to kill most Stellar-level monsters. But against the Dark Abyss Centipede King's carapace, it was like a tickle.

The Dark Abyss Centipede King seemed to be enraged. It let out a deafening roar, its massive body suddenly coiled up, and then sprang out like a spring, its entire body transforming into a giant weapon that crushed towards Rowan.

This attack was more than ten times more powerful than the previous one!
Luo Wen's expression changed drastically. He had no time to dodge and could only hold his long sword horizontally in front of him to defend with all his might.

"boom!"

The immense impact sent Rowan flying, crashing heavily against the cave wall. The wall shattered, sending debris flying, and Rowan's body became deeply embedded in the rock.

"Cough cough..." Luo Wen coughed up a mouthful of blood, his chest aching terribly.

The armor's alarm blared even louder: "Energy shield depleted by 65%, retreat recommended."

"Retreat?" Rowan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes showing no fear but rather a gleam of excitement. "It's been a long time since I've encountered such a strong opponent. Why retreat?"

He freed himself from the rocks and stretched his limbs. Although injured, it wasn't fatal. The physical strength of a seventh-tier stellar-level martial artist far exceeded the imagination of ordinary people.

"It seems I have to show my true skills," Rowan took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening.

He began to activate the genetic energy within his body.

Genetic energy is the source of a martial artist's power; each martial artist possesses a different quantity and quality of genetic energy within them. The stronger the genetic energy, the stronger the martial artist.

As a student of the Blood King, Rowan possessed extremely pure genetic energy. At this moment, he activated all of his genetic energy, and his aura surged dramatically.

A terrifying pressure erupted from him, causing even the surrounding air to distort.

"This is..." The Dark Abyss Centipede King sensed danger and involuntarily took a few steps back.

"Blood Luo Eight Forms, First Form: Blood Shadow!"

Rowan vanished from his spot in a flash. The next moment, he reappeared beside the Dark Abyss Centipede King, his longsword already slashing down.

This strike was as fast as lightning, carrying a streak of blood-red light, aimed directly at the abdomen of the Dark Abyss Centipede King—the weakest point of its carapace.

"laugh!"

This time, the longsword finally pierced the carapace, carving a long gash in the Dark Abyss Centipede King's abdomen. Dark green blood gushed out, emitting a pungent, fishy stench.

"Roar!!!" The Dark Abyss Centipede King let out a painful roar, its body twisting violently.

But Rowan didn't give it a chance to catch its breath.

"Second move: Blood Slash!"

He struck again, this time faster and more ruthlessly. The blood-red blade traced a strange arc in the air, aiming straight for the Dark Abyss Centipede King's head.

The Dark Abyss Centipede King instinctively used its tentacles to defend itself.

"laugh!"

One of its tentacles was severed and fell to the ground, crackling with electricity.

"Third move: Blood Prison!"

Luo Wen unleashed a flurry of sword strikes, each one imbued with a crimson light, each strike precisely hitting the Dark Abyss Centipede King's weak points. In an instant, the sword light rained down, enveloping the Dark Abyss Centipede King.

Although the Dark Abyss Centipede King possessed astonishing defensive capabilities, it gradually became unable to withstand such a fierce attack. More and more wounds appeared on its carapace, and dark green blood flowed all over the ground.

"Damn humans!" Dark Abyss Centipede King roared in anger.

Its body suddenly curled into a sphere, then abruptly unfolded. Hundreds of legs shot out simultaneously, radiating outwards in all directions like a blooming flower of death.

This is the Dark Abyss Centipede King's ultimate move - Thousand Blades Piercing the Heart!
Countless sharp legs shot towards Rowan from all directions like arrows. The attack covered a vast area, almost entirely encompassing the cave, leaving no place to hide.

"What a ruthless move!" Rowan's eyes narrowed.

Instead of avoiding him, he went to meet him.

"Fourth move: Blood Shield!"

A blood-red light shield materialized in front of Luo Wen. This was the only defensive move among the Eight Forms of Blood Luo, capable of withstanding a full-force attack from a martial artist of the same level.

"Ding ding ding ding!"

Countless sharp legs pierced the blood shield, producing a dense metallic clang. The blood shield trembled violently, cracks spreading rapidly, but it never shattered.

When the Dark Abyss Centipede King's attack ended, Rowan's blood shield also turned into specks of light and dissipated in the air.

“My turn,” Rowan sneered.

Taking advantage of the brief opening after the Dark Abyss Centipede King's attack, he shot out and aimed straight for its head.

"Fifth move: Bloodthorn!"

This is the most powerful attack among the Eight Styles of Blood Luo.

Rowan poured all his genetic energy into the tip of the blade, and the blade light transformed into a thin, blood-red line that pierced through the air and went straight for the Dark Abyss Centipede King's eye.

The Dark Abyss Centipede King sensed a deadly danger and desperately twisted its body to try and escape. But Rowan's thrust was too fast; it had no time to react.

"puff!"

The tip of the blade pierced the eye of the Dark Abyss Centipede King, disappearing all the way into the hilt.

"Roar!!!" The Dark Abyss Centipede King let out a shrill scream, its body struggling violently. The immense force swung Rowan's body, but he gripped the hilt of the sword tightly, refusing to let go.

"Die!"

Rowan roared, unleashing his genetic energy once more. Crimson energy surged from the blade into the Dark Abyss Centipede King's brain, utterly shredding its brain tissue. The Dark Abyss Centipede King's struggles grew weaker and weaker until finally, its massive body crashed to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

"Hoo..." Rowan drew his long sword and let out a long breath.

His body was covered in wounds, and his armor was torn in several places. But his eyes gleamed with satisfaction.

"Finally, we've killed one of those ninth-tier stellar-level monsters," Rowan murmured. "This battle has deepened my understanding of the Blood Luo Eight Styles. It was a worthwhile trip."

He looked down at the corpse of the Dark Abyss Centipede King and began to examine the materials on the monster's body.

The Dark Abyss Centipede King's carapace was deep black, covered with strange patterns. Rowan tapped it lightly with his longsword, producing a crisp metallic sound.

"Such a tough carapace," Rowan said, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "I used eighty percent of my strength to strike it, and it only left a white mark. This material is definitely top-tier for making weapons and armor."

He began collecting the carapace of the Dark Abyss Centipede King.

This is a meticulous task. The Dark Abyss Centipede King's carapace is divided into many pieces, each with varying thickness and hardness. The best carapace is located in the center of its back, where it is the thickest and offers the strongest defense. Next is the carapace on its head, which, although thinner, is more resilient.

Rowan carefully cut off the best shells and placed them into the storage space. These shells weighed several hundred kilograms in total, but the storage space could easily hold them.

Besides its shell, the Dark Abyss Centipede King also possesses other precious materials.

Its tentacles are natural conductors of electricity and can be used to create lightning-based weapons. Its legs possess unique, incredibly sharp bone spurs that can be used to forge throwing knives or concealed weapons. Its heart is a fist-sized green crystal containing abundant energy, a precious ingredient for refining elixirs.

“This Dark Abyss Centipede King is a treasure trove,” Rowan nodded in satisfaction. “These materials would be worth at least tens of millions if sold. However, I don’t plan to sell them.”

He looked at the black carapaces, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"These carapaces can be used to forge a top-tier suit of armor. The tentacles and bone spikes can be used to create a new weapon. These things are more valuable than money."

After collecting the materials, Rowan searched the cave again.

He discovered that the Dark Abyss Centipede King's lair was filled with a vast amount of treasure. There were the corpses of various monsters, strangely shaped ores, and some unknown plants. These were all spoils of war collected by the Dark Abyss Centipede King over the years.

"This Dark Abyss Centipede King has roamed the Dark Star for countless years and has accumulated quite a fortune," Luo Wen laughed.

He selected some valuable items and put them into his storage space before leaving the cave.

Meanwhile, above the abyss canyon.

Chen Yuanshan sat anxiously inside Luo Wen's golden spaceship.

More than an hour has passed since Luo Wen jumped into the canyon. During this hour, Chen Yuanshan's heart has been in his throat, fearing that something unexpected might happen.

"Mr. Luo should be alright, right?" he muttered to himself. "He's a seventh-tier Stellar-level expert; he should be fine..."

Just then, the spacecraft's detection system beeped.

Chen Yuanshan quickly looked at the screen.

The screen showed a life form rapidly approaching the spaceship. Judging from the energy fluctuations, it was Rowan.

"Mr. Luo is back!" Chen Yuanshan exclaimed with delight.

A moment later, the spaceship's hatch opened, and Rowan walked in.

When Chen Yuanshan saw Luo Wen's appearance, he couldn't help but gasp.

Rowan's armor was torn in several places, and he had multiple wounds on his body. Although the bleeding had stopped, the sight was still shocking. His face was pale, clearly indicating that he had exhausted himself.

"Mr. Luo, are you alright?" Chen Yuanshan rushed forward. "You're injured!"

"It's a minor injury, nothing serious," Rowan waved his hand and sat down in the driver's seat. "I've already killed the Dark Abyss Centipede King."

"Killed it?!" Chen Yuanshan was stunned. "You killed that ninth-tier stellar-level monster?"

“Hmm,” Rowan nodded, “It was a bit more difficult to deal with than I expected. Its defenses were too strong; my blade could barely cut through its carapace. In the end, I only managed to find an opening and kill it with a single blow using the exquisite techniques of the Blood Luo Eight Styles.”

"That's...that's amazing..." Chen Yuanshan didn't know what to say.

Although he couldn't see the battle unfold, just imagining it was breathtaking. A single person, facing a terrifying monster over fifty meters long, and two levels higher than himself, actually managed to win. Such strength was simply mythical.

“Oh, right,” Luo Wen took out a black carapace from his storage space and handed it to Chen Yuanshan, “this is the carapace of the Dark Abyss Centipede King, take a look.”

Chen Yuanshan took the carapace and immediately felt its heavy weight. The carapace was only the size of a palm, but it weighed at least ten kilograms.

"So heavy!" Chen Yuanshan exclaimed.

He examined the carapace closely. It was a deep black color with a faint sheen, and felt cool and hard to the touch. He scratched it hard with his fingernail, but didn't leave a single mark.

"What...what kind of material is this?" Chen Yuanshan asked in surprise. "It's harder than steel!"

“The Dark Abyss Centipede King’s carapace is an extremely rare natural material,” Rowan explained. “Its main component is a mineral called ‘Dark Abyss Crystal,’ which, combined with the special energy within the Dark Abyss Centipede King’s body over many years, forms this incredibly hard carapace. This material is hundreds of times harder than diamond, the hardest stone on Earth.”

"A hundred times?!" Chen Yuanshan's eyes widened. "This...this is simply..."

"Moreover, it's not only incredibly hard, but also extremely tough," Rowan continued. "Ordinary hard materials are often brittle and easily break. But the Dark Abyss Centipede King's carapace possesses both hardness and toughness, capable of withstanding tremendous impacts without breaking. This characteristic makes it a top-tier material for crafting weapons and armor."

"How powerful would weapons and armor made from this material be?" Chen Yuanshan asked.

"Weapons made from the carapace of the Dark Abyss Centipede King can easily cut through ordinary metal," Rowan said. "Armor made from it can withstand a full-force attack from a Stellar-level warrior. Of course, the actual effectiveness depends on the craftsman's skill and the added formations. However, the material itself is already priceless."

"Priceless..." Chen Yuanshan exclaimed. "Mr. Luo, you've made quite a haul on this trip."

"Not bad," Rowan chuckled. "This Dark Abyss Centipede King has roamed the Dark Star for over a thousand years, accumulating quite a few treasures. Besides its carapace, it also has tentacles, bone spurs, and a heart—all precious materials. When I get back, I plan to find the top craftsmen from the Virtual Universe Company to forge a new set of equipment using these materials."

"Top-tier craftsmen?" Chen Yuanshan asked curiously. "Does the Virtual Universe Company have craftsmen who specialize in forging weapons?"

“Of course,” Rowan said. “Virtual Universe Corporation is one of the largest organizations in the universe; they have almost everything. Their craftsmen can forge weapons and armor of all levels, from the lowest planetary level to the highest immortal level. Of course, the higher the level of equipment, the more expensive it is, and the rarer the materials required.”

"So, what level of equipment can you forge with these materials?" Chen Yuanshan asked.

Luo Wen thought for a moment: "The Dark Abyss Centipede King's carapace is of extremely high quality. If we use it all, we should be able to forge a set of B-grade battle armor or a B-grade weapon. B-grade equipment is already top-tier among Stellar-level martial artists. My current C-grade equipment was already somewhat inadequate in the battle just now. After switching to B-grade equipment, my strength will increase by at least 20%."

"Twenty percent?" Chen Yuanshan was somewhat puzzled. "That doesn't sound like much."

(End of this chapter)