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

Chapter 261: Each trump card is stronger than the last!

"Have you looked at your opponent's information today?" Hong asked, his voice still calm, but his eyes gleaming with concern.

Rowan nodded: "I've seen it. My opponent is Deng Long, the 'Bone Swordsman' from the Temple of Ruin. It's said that he controls a special bone-based law, which can materialize into various weapons. Moreover, he is also a psychic, although he doesn't possess a real psychic weapon like me, his psychic skills have reached the peak of the stellar level."

Hong nodded thoughtfully: "The Bone-based Law is indeed rare, and unlike ordinary Material-based Laws, it lies between life and death, possessing unique resilience and malleability. This will be a challenging competition."

Rowan took a deep breath, a determined glint in his eyes: "I will give it my all. Watching your match yesterday was very inspiring. In particular, your mastery of the laws of light gave me a new understanding of my own laws of fire."

Hong smiled slightly: "Everyone's understanding is different. Don't deliberately imitate others; forge your own path. Although the Law of Fire is common, if you can perfectly combine it with your Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade, it can unleash astonishing power."

Rowan nodded respectfully: "I will remember your teachings."

Just then, Thor's voice came from the living room: "Hey! What are you two whispering about in your room? Come out and have breakfast! Today is Rowan's big day!"

Luo Wen and Hong smiled at each other and walked out of the room together.

In the living room, Thor was already sitting at the dining table, enjoying his meal, while Luo Feng was elegantly sipping a cup of tea. When he saw the two of them come out, he nodded in greeting.

"Luo Wen, are you ready?" Luo Feng asked, his eyes filled with encouragement.

Luo Wen nodded firmly: "Ready, Brother Luo Feng."

Thor grinned, revealing a set of pearly white teeth: "Don't be nervous, kid. That 'White Bone Swordsman' guy sounds like a pretentious charlatan. With the honor of our Black Dragon Mountain Empire backing you, how could you possibly lose?"

Rowan looked at the three of them gratefully: "With your support, I have even more confidence."

Hong said softly, "After breakfast, let's review the tactics again. Although you're skilled enough to handle this round, it's always good to be fully prepared."

The four enjoyed a hearty breakfast, then discussed Deng Long's fighting style and possible countermeasures. Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was time for the match.

Inside the cosmic arena, the stands were packed. Today marked the start of the second round of the competition, and the atmosphere was even more intense than yesterday. Flags of various empires fluttered in the wind on the stands, the most eye-catching being the Black Dragon Flag of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire. The golden dragon patterns against the black background were lifelike, exuding an invisible majesty.

"Next up is the third match of the second round," the announcer's voice echoed throughout the arena, "Rowan of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire versus Deng Long of the Temple of Destruction!"

As the host finished speaking, information about the two contestants was displayed on the holographic projection:
Luo Wen, son-in-law of the emperor of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, is a master of the Law of Fire and possesses the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade, one of the nine psychic weapons.

Deng Long, a core disciple of the Temple of Destruction, is proficient in bone-based laws and mind control, and is known as the "White Bone Swordsman".

The stands erupted in cheers, especially in the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's supporters' area, where the shouts nearly lifted the roof off.

"Rowan! Rowan! Rowan!" they chanted, cheering on their empire's player.

Although the Temple of Ruin is not an empire, but a mysterious organization spread throughout the universe, its influence is in no way inferior to that of any great empire. Their supporters are relatively quiet, but the fanaticism in their eyes remains undiminished.

Rowan stood at the entrance to the contestants' tunnel, making final adjustments. He wore a combat suit specially made by the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, with golden dragon patterns embroidered on the dark blue fabric, looking both magnificent and practical.

"Don't be nervous," Luo Feng patted him on the shoulder, "Treat this as a learning opportunity. Win or lose, give it your all and show your strength."

Rowan took a deep breath and nodded: "I won't let you down."

“Go,” Hong said calmly. “Remember the strategies we discussed, but also be adaptable.”

Thor grinned: "Let's teach him a lesson, let that 'White Bone Swordsman' see the might of our Black Dragon Mountain Empire!"

Encouraged by the three, Rowan's confidence soared. He walked out of the passage with his head held high and stepped onto the ring.

Rowan stood at one end of the arena and saw a tall man standing opposite him. The man wore a snow-white robe embroidered with strange runes, giving him a mysterious and majestic appearance. He wore a bone mask, revealing only a pair of deep-set eyes, making it difficult to discern his true face.

“Rowan of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire,” Deng Long’s voice was deep and hoarse, with a metallic quality, “I’m really looking forward to this match. I’ve heard you possess one of the nine psychic weapons, the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade; today I finally have the chance to see it.”

Rowan nodded slightly, maintaining proper etiquette: "Deng Long of the Temple of Destruction, the 'White Bone Swordsman,' is renowned throughout the universe. It is my honor to spar with you."

A hint of admiration flashed in Deng Long's eyes: "As expected of the son-in-law of the Black Dragon Mountain Empire's emperor, your manners are impeccable. However, on the battlefield, etiquette is useless. I hope your strength will be as outstanding as your manners."

Rowan didn't respond, but instead began to concentrate on preparing for the upcoming battle. He could sense the powerful aura emanating from Deng Long, a peculiar energy that existed between life and death, which should be the legendary Bone Law.

"The match is about to begin. Both players, please prepare." The referee's voice echoed throughout the arena.

Rowan took a deep breath, and his mental energy began to circulate within his body. At the same time, the Law of Fire was activated, causing his body to be enveloped in a faint red halo.

Deng Long also began to mobilize his power, his body radiating a pale light—the manifestation of the Bone Laws. At the same time, a powerful mental force erupted from his body, forming an invisible domain that enveloped the area around him.

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"Game start!"

No sooner had the referee finished speaking than Deng Long made his move. He raised his right hand, spread his five fingers, and with a low incantation, his fingers suddenly lengthened, transforming into five sharp bone knives, which he thrust towards Rowan.

This attack method caught Rowan off guard, but his reaction speed was not slow. He quickly retreated a few steps, and at the same time, he waved his right hand, forming a barrier of fire in front of him, blocking Deng Long's attack. "Fire defense, a good choice," Deng Long's voice was tinged with appreciation, "but one of the characteristics of bone-type laws is that they are not afraid of fire."

As soon as he finished speaking, the five bone knives pierced through the flame barrier and continued to stab towards Rowan.

Rowan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately changed his strategy. His mental power erupted instantly, forming an invisible shield that blocked the five bone blades. At the same time, he flipped his right hand, and a blade shimmering with starlight suddenly appeared in his hand—the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade.

The Starburst Sky-Splitter Blade is one of the nine psychic weapons, composed entirely of pure mental energy, but materialized through a special technique, becoming a true weapon. The blade shimmers with starlight, as if countless stars were compressed together, radiating a chilling power.

"Here it comes!" A glint of excitement flashed in Deng Long's eyes. "Finally, you've revealed your weapon!"

Rowan didn't respond, but launched an attack directly. Holding the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade, he flashed in front of Deng Long and slashed at his chest.

Instead of retreating, Deng Long advanced, his right arm suddenly extending and transforming into a long bone sword, colliding with the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade.

"Ding!"

The sound of metal clashing echoed throughout the arena, and dazzling sparks flew where the two men's weapons collided.

The audience was stunned by the scene, especially when they saw the Starburst Blade in Rowan's hand, which caused them to gasp in surprise.

"Is that the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade, one of the nine great psychic weapons?"

"It's so beautiful! Look at those starlight!"

"As expected of contestants from the Black Dragon Mountain Empire, their trump cards are stronger than ever!"

In the players' seats, Hong, Luo Feng, and Lei Shen were also closely watching the competition.

"Rowan's control over his telekinesis is becoming increasingly precise," Luo Feng commented. "The energy flow of the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade is extremely stable."

Hong nodded: "Yes, his talent in telekinesis is indeed outstanding. However, that Deng Long is no simpleton either; his combination of bone-based laws and telekinesis is quite unique."

Thor, beaming with excitement, shouted, "Well done! Rowan, give him another stab!"

On the arena, Rowan and Deng Long had already exchanged dozens of blows, both displaying extremely high combat skills. Deng Long's bone-based techniques were indeed very strange; he could freely change the shape of his body, extending his bones outwards to form various weapons and armor. Even if hit, he could quickly reassemble his bones and heal his injuries.

Meanwhile, Luo Wen skillfully countered Deng Long's attacks using the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade and the Law of Fire. The Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade was not only incredibly sharp, but its trajectory could also be controlled through telekinesis for unexpected attacks. Simultaneously, his Law of Fire was constantly evolving, no longer merely a simple flame attack, but capable of precisely controlling temperature and combustion methods to specifically interfere with Deng Long's bone-based laws.

“You’re stronger than I imagined,” Deng Long said admiringly as he dealt with Rowan. “It’s not just because of that telekinetic weapon, but also because your mastery of the Law of Fire is at a very high level.”

Rowan remained unmoved by the praise; he knew the match had only just begun, and his opponent had many more tricks up his sleeve. "You're strong too," he replied curtly, simultaneously unleashing another swift strike, "but I sense you haven't used your full strength yet."

A flicker of surprise crossed Deng Long's eyes, followed by admiration: "Good eye. In that case, I won't hide it anymore."

After saying that, he suddenly retreated several hundred meters, widening the distance between himself and Rowan. Then, he formed a hand seal, chanted an incantation, and his entire body was enveloped in a layer of pale light.

"Ultimate Technique: An Army of Ten Thousand Bones!"

As Deng Long finished speaking, countless bones suddenly emerged from the ground on the arena, quickly assembling into skeleton warriors. These skeleton warriors, wielding various weapons and exuding a sinister aura, pounced towards Luo Wen.

Rowan's expression darkened; he hadn't expected Deng Long to be able to create so many skeleton warriors. Although these skeleton warriors weren't individually strong, their sheer number and the fact that they seemed to possess a portion of Deng Long's telekinesis, giving them a degree of intelligence, meant they weren't just simple puppets.

"Fire Domain - Blazing Inferno!"

Rowan raised his hands, and his entire body erupted with intense red light. The next moment, the entire arena was engulfed in a sea of ​​fire. The skeleton warriors turned to ashes the instant they came into contact with the flames, but Deng Long remained unmoved. His bone-based laws formed an invisible barrier, isolating him from the flames.

"Fire has no effect on me, Rowan," Deng Long said confidently. "My bone-based laws have reached a level where I am immune to any elemental attack."

Rowan smiled slightly: "Really? How about this then?"

As he spoke, he waved his right hand, and the Starburst Blade suddenly flew from his palm, tracing a graceful arc in the air as it hurtled towards Deng Long. At the same time, Luo Wen's left hand also suddenly lit up, a ball of pure flame condensing in his palm before he threw it at the Starburst Blade.

A miraculous scene unfolded: the flame was absorbed the moment it touched the Starburst Sky-Splitting Blade. The blade, which had been shimmering with starlight, now transformed into a blade engulfed in flames, the starlight and fire perfectly merging together to create an unprecedented energy form.

"Starfire Blade!" Rowan shouted, unleashing his full mental power to control the trajectory of the Starfire Sky-Splitting Blade.

The blade, infused with starlight and flames, pierced through Deng Long's bone barrier with astonishing speed, aiming straight for his throat. Deng Long was shocked and hurriedly raised his right arm, transforming it into a bone shield to defend himself.

"boom!"

The Starburst Blade collided with the bone shield, unleashing a dazzling burst of light. When the light faded, everyone was astonished to find that Deng Long's bone shield had been cleaved open, while the Starburst Blade hovered in the air, its flames and starlight still burning fiercely.

"How...how is this possible?" Deng Long stared at his bone shield in disbelief. "My bone-based laws should be impervious to any elemental attacks!"

Rowan calmly explained, "Ordinary flames indeed have little effect on your bone-based laws. However, my fire law has reached a level capable of burning souls. Coupled with the psychic power enhancement of the Starburst Blade, the resulting 'Starfire Flow Blade' can not only cut through matter but also burn souls. Your bone-based laws are an energy form between life and death, so naturally they will be affected."

A flicker of shock crossed Deng Long's eyes, followed by intense wariness: "I didn't expect your understanding of the Laws of Fire to have reached such a level. It seems I truly underestimated you."

(End of this chapter)