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

Chapter 506 Special Weapons!

This cultivation method was indeed extraordinary. It explained in detail the method for breaking through from the Stellar level to the Domain Lord level, as well as the cultivation techniques for each stage of the Domain Lord level. Luo Wen was completely absorbed in it, and his understanding of martial arts deepened even further.

"With this technique, my chances of breaking through to the Domain Lord level are much greater," Luo Wen thought excitedly.

Luo Wen studied the Starry Sky Technique in his room and didn't leave the room for three whole days.

This set of techniques was indeed incredibly profound. It not only explained the method for breaking through from the Stellar level to the Domain Lord level, but also elaborated on the essence of martial arts—the fusion of genetic energy and the laws of heaven and earth. The more Luo Wen read, the more engrossed he became, and his understanding of martial arts deepened.

“I see,” Rowan murmured. “The limit of the Stellar level lies in the capacity of genetic energy. To break through to the Domain Lord level, one must make genetic energy resonate with the laws of heaven and earth, thereby breaking through the capacity limitation. This is why the Domain Lord level is far more powerful than the Stellar level.”

He closed his eyes and began to try to comprehend the laws of heaven and earth.

However, this is no easy task. The laws of heaven and earth are the fundamental principles governing the universe, encompassing space, time, lightning, fire, darkness, and so on. Each law is incredibly profound, and comprehending them requires exceptional talent and a vast amount of time.

"There's no rush," Rowan opened his eyes, "Let's cultivate slowly."

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

“Please come in,” Rowan said.

The door opened, and a young man walked in.

The young man appeared to be in his late twenties, tall and slender with handsome features and long, flowing silver hair. His eyes were pale purple, gleaming with intelligence. He exuded the aura of a sixth-tier stellar-level being and wore a white robe, making him appear to be a young master from a prominent family.

"Hello, are you Mr. Rowan?" the young man asked with a smile.

“It’s me,” Rowan said, sizing up the young man. “And you are?”

"My name is Lin Yifeng, from the Lin family of the Silver Moon Star System," the young man introduced himself. "I have long admired Mr. Luo Wen. I heard that you are a student of the Blood King Luo and that you repelled a Domain Lord-level ferocious beast in the Shadow Wasteland. You are truly admirable."

"I wouldn't call it repelling them," Rowan shook his head. "If Senior Thunder hadn't arrived in time, I would have been that monster's food long ago. What business does Young Master Lin have with me?"

Lin Yifeng smiled and sat down opposite Luo Wen.

“Mr. Luo, I’ve come to invite you to join an expedition,” he said.

"An adventure?" Rowan raised an eyebrow. "What kind of adventure?"

"Mr. Luo may not know, but while Dark Star is a dangerous training base, it has another identity," Lin Yifeng said. "This planet is home to many precious natural treasures. These treasures can be used to refine pills or consumed directly, greatly aiding in improving one's cultivation level."

"Rare and precious medicinal herbs?" Luo Wen's interest was piqued. "What kind of rare and precious medicinal herbs?"

“There are many kinds,” Lin Yifeng said. “For example, ‘Shadow Ganoderma’ can enhance mental power; ‘Nether Fruit’ can accelerate the accumulation of genetic energy; ‘Star Grass’ can help one comprehend the laws of heaven and earth… These are all extremely precious materials, priceless in the cosmic market.”

"If it's so precious, why doesn't anyone collect it on a large scale?" Rowan asked.

“Because it’s too dangerous,” Lin Yifeng said with a wry smile. “These rare and precious herbs grow in the most dangerous areas of Dark Star, guarded by numerous high-level monsters. To harvest them, one must risk their life to venture deep into those areas. Moreover, many of these herbs themselves contain potent poisons or special energies; improper harvesting can backfire on the harvester. Therefore, although many people know that these treasures exist on Dark Star, very few actually dare to harvest them.”

“I understand,” Rowan nodded. “So you want to form a team to harvest these rare and precious herbs?”

“That’s right,” Lin Yifeng said. “I’ve been on Dark Star for three months, gathering information about rare and precious herbs. Recently, I discovered a treasure trove where a large quantity of ‘Mysterious Nether Flowers’ grow. These flowers are extremely valuable; consuming them can greatly enhance one’s understanding of the laws of darkness. If we can gather enough Mysterious Nether Flowers, it will be of great help to our cultivation.”

"The Mysterious Flower?" Luo Wen seemed to be deep in thought.

He had just studied the Starry Sky Technique and knew that comprehending the laws of heaven and earth was key to breaking through to the Domain Lord level. If the Xuanming Flower could truly help him comprehend the laws, it would indeed be a good opportunity for him.

"Where is that treasure land?" Rowan asked.

“Deep within the Shadow Wasteland,” Lin Yifeng said, “there’s a place called ‘Nether Valley.’ The environment there is extremely unique, with dark energy so concentrated it’s the perfect habitat for the Xuanming Flower. However, it’s also teeming with dark-attribute monsters, including many at the ninth rank of the Stellar level. I can’t possibly venture deep there alone. Therefore, I want to assemble a team to go together.”

"How many people did you contact?" Rowan asked.

“Currently, including myself, there are four of us,” Lin Yifeng said. “If Mr. Luo is willing to join, that will be five. I think a team of five is enough. Too many people would only make us more visible and attract more monsters.”

"Who are the other three people?" Rowan asked.

“They are all martial artists who have trained on the Dark Star,” Lin Yifeng said. “I can take you to meet them and let you judge for yourself.”

Rowan pondered for a moment.

This expedition was indeed risky, but the rewards were also very tempting. The Xuanming Flower could help him comprehend the laws, which was crucial for his breakthrough to the Domain Lord level. Moreover, he had just obtained the Dark Abyss Armor and the Centipede Shadow Blade, which he could use to further refine them in actual combat.

“Okay, I’ll join,” Rowan nodded. “Take me to meet the others.”

"Great!" Lin Yifeng exclaimed with delight. "With Mr. Luo willing to join, our success rate has increased by at least 30%! Please follow me."

The two left the room and went to a conference room at the base.

There were already three people sitting in the meeting room.

The first one was a burly man with dark skin, a full beard, and an aura of an eighth-level stellar-level expert. His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, clearly those of a seasoned veteran.

The second was a petite woman who looked only seventeen or eighteen years old, but her eyes were unusually mature. She had long, fiery red hair, fair skin, and a beautiful face. Her aura was at the fifth level of the Stellar Realm, but Rowan sensed a peculiar energy fluctuation within her.

The third was a tall, thin man with a gloomy face and shifty eyes, who seemed unapproachable. His aura was at the seventh level of the Stellar Realm, comparable to Rowan's.

"Everyone, this is Mr. Luo Wen, whom I mentioned," Lin Yifeng introduced. "A student of Blood King Luo, a seventh-tier Stellar-level expert. You've all probably heard about his feat of defeating a Domain Lord-level beast in the Shadow Wasteland a few days ago."

All three of them turned their gazes to Rowan.

The burly man stood up, walked up to Luo Wen, and extended his hand: "Hello, my name is Shi Lei, from the Rocky Galaxy. I'm an eighth-tier stellar-level cultivator, specializing in earth-based laws."

“Rowan,” Rowan grasped his hand, feeling a strong, resilient strength, “Nice to meet you.”

“I’ve heard about your exploits,” Shi Lei grinned. “To withstand a Domain Lord-level opponent for so long and even manage to injure them, your strength is definitely more than just a seventh-tier Stellar-level expert. I feel very reassured teaming up with you.” “You flatter me,” Luo Wen replied.

The red-haired woman also stood up and gave a slight bow: "My name is Su Yao, from the Fire Phoenix Galaxy. I am a fifth-tier Stellar-level cultivator, specializing in fire-based laws. Although my cultivation level is not high, my special abilities are very helpful for exploration."

"Special ability?" Rowan asked curiously.

“I was born with ‘spiritual eyes,’ which can see through illusions and concealments, and discover hidden treasures and dangers,” Su Yao said. “In a complex environment like the Netherworld Valley, my ability can help everyone avoid many traps.”

"A spiritual eye?" Rowan's eyes lit up. "That's indeed a very useful ability."

The clairvoyant eye is a rare gift, possessed by very few. It allows one to see through all illusions and discover things invisible to ordinary people. In exploration, this ability is invaluable.

Finally, the gloomy man stood up, but didn't extend his hand; he merely nodded coldly: "Leng Feng, seventh-tier Stellar level, specializing in Dark Laws."

“Brother Leng Feng,” Luo Wen nodded in response.

He sensed that Leng Feng was somewhat hostile towards him, but he didn't know why. However, he didn't pay too much attention to it, since they were just temporarily teamed up and there was no need for everyone to be on good terms with each other.

"Alright, everyone's here," Lin Yifeng said. "Let me explain the plan for this expedition."

He took out a map from his storage space and spread it on the table.

"This is a map of the Netherworld Valley," Lin Yifeng said, pointing to the map. "The Netherworld Valley is located in the deepest part of the Shadow Wasteland, about 500 kilometers from here. The entire canyon is Y-shaped, divided into three branch valleys. The Xuanming Flower mainly grows at the end of the middle branch valley, where there is a natural energy pool with the most concentrated dark energy."

"What kind of monsters are there?" Shi Lei asked.

“According to the intelligence I’ve gathered, there are at least five ninth-tier stellar-level monsters in the Netherworld Valley,” Lin Yifeng said. “They guard the entrances and interiors of the three branch valleys. We must find a way to bypass them or defeat them to reach the habitat of the Xuanming Flower.”

"Five ninth-tier stellar-level monsters?" Leng Feng frowned. "We only have five people, and our strongest is only eighth-tier stellar-level. How are we going to deal with them?"

"Therefore, we must use strategy, not brute force," Lin Yifeng said. "The terrain of the Netherworld Valley is complex, with many hidden paths and caves. With Su Yao's spiritual eye's help, we can find these hidden passages and avoid those ninth-tier stellar-level monsters."

"What if we really can't avoid it?" Shi Lei asked.

“Then we’ll have no choice but to fight head-on,” Lin Yifeng said. “However, I believe that with the combined strength of the five of us, we should still have a chance against a ninth-tier stellar-level monster. Especially with Mr. Rowan here; his combat experience is extremely rich, and he can serve as our main force.”

Luo Wen wasn't being modest; he knew his strength was indeed the strongest in the team. Although Shi Lei's cultivation was a level higher than his, Luo Wen was confident he wouldn't lose to him in terms of combat power.

"There's another question," Su Yao said, "How should the Xuanming Flowers be distributed after they're harvested?"

"I've thought about this issue too," Lin Yifeng said. "My suggestion is to distribute the rewards according to contribution. Whoever contributes more in the battle should receive more. Of course, although Su Yao's spiritual eye ability doesn't directly participate in combat, its contribution to the exploration is equally important and should also be counted as a contribution."

“I agree,” Shi Lei nodded.

“I agree,” Su Yao said.

Leng Feng neither expressed his opinion nor objected.

"Mr. Rowan, what do you think?" Lin Yifeng asked.

“Okay,” Rowan nodded, “but I have one condition.”

"What conditions?"

"If we encounter an enemy we cannot defeat, we must retreat immediately; we cannot fight head-on," Rowan said. "I was almost killed by a Lord-level monster in the Shadow Wasteland before, and I know the consequences of greed. No matter how precious rare treasures are, they are not as important as life."

“Of course,” Lin Yifeng nodded. “Safety first, that’s our principle. If things don’t look good, we’ll retreat immediately and never linger.”

"That's good," Rowan said. "When do we leave?"

"Tomorrow morning," Lin Yifeng said, "Everyone, take a rest today, check your equipment, and get ready."

After the meeting, everyone dispersed.

Rowan returned to his room and began checking his equipment.

The Dark Abyss Armor had sustained some damage in the previous battle, but it had been repaired by the base's technicians. The Centipede Shadow Blade was intact and still as sharp as ever. He then checked the medicines, supplies, and other resources in his storage space to ensure everything was in order.

“Ready?” Rowan nodded in satisfaction.

He had two purposes for this expedition. First, to collect the Xuanming Flower to help him comprehend the laws of nature; second, to continue honing his new equipment and the Eight Forms of Blood Luo in actual combat. In particular, he had not yet fully mastered the sixth form, "Blood Frenzy," and needed more practical experience to solidify it.

That evening, Luo Wen went to bed early to rest and recharge.

The next morning, the five people gathered at the entrance of the base.

Everyone was dressed neatly and well-equipped. Shi Lei wielded a massive warhammer, which looked incredibly powerful. Su Yao carried a bow on her back and several throwing knives hung at her waist. Leng Feng, on the other hand, was empty-handed, clearly indicating he used concealed weapons or other special weapons. Lin Yifeng held a longsword with exquisite patterns engraved on its blade.

"Everyone's here, let's go," Lin Yifeng said.

The five of them took to the air and flew towards the Shadow Wasteland.

The journey from the base to the Valley of the Underworld is approximately 500 kilometers. At their current speed, it will take about two hours. Along the way, the group chatted and learned about each other's situations.

"Luo Wen, are you really Blood King Luo's student?" Shi Lei asked curiously.

“Yes,” Rowan nodded.

"What kind of person is the Blood King?" Su Yao leaned closer, her eyes full of curiosity. "I've heard he's one of the strongest beings in the universe, having already reached the Immortal level!"

“My master is indeed very strong,” Rowan said, “but he’s very easygoing, not as terrifying as the legends say. He taught me martial arts, and he also taught me how to be a good person.”

(End of this chapter)