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

Chapter 285 No matter how perfect the theory, it cannot withstand the test of real combat.
After a brief exchange, the two resumed their battle stance. This time, Molt changed his strategy, abandoning wide-range fire attacks and instead focusing his power to form dozens of fist-sized fireballs, which hovered around him, ready to launch precise strikes at any moment.

"True Flame - Thousand Kills of Fire Seeds!"

At Molt's command, the fireballs, as if alive, each locked onto different parts of Luo Feng's body, attacking him from all angles. These fireballs were not only extremely fast, but also adjusted in real time according to Luo Feng's movement trajectory, making it almost impossible to dodge them all.

Luo Feng quickly analyzed the situation and knew that he had to change his defensive strategy this time. His Metal Storm was only partially effective against such precise strikes, and there were too many of them to intercept them all.

At a crucial moment, Luo Feng recalled an important concept he had learned during his sparring session with Luo Wen—energy countermeasures. Different laws of energy interact with each other, and if the right method can be found, one can even use the opponent's energy to strengthen oneself.

Luo Feng formed a hand seal, simultaneously channeling his mental power and the energy of the Law of Metal, uttering, "Mind Power Golden Body - Energy Reversion!"

A golden energy ripple spread out from Luo Feng's body, forming a unique energy field. When the fireballs entered this energy field, their movements became sluggish, and some even stopped in mid-air, as if bound by some force.

“This is…” Molt looked at the scene in surprise, clearly not expecting this situation.

Luo Feng didn't explain, but continued to increase his energy output. The bound fireballs began to tremble, then surprisingly changed direction and flew towards Molt.

“Energy countermeasure,” Luo Wen explained from the audience, his voice tinged with surprise and admiration. “Luo Feng has created a field capable of capturing and reflecting energy by combining special telekinesis with the Law of Metal. This technique is extremely difficult and requires a profound understanding of the nature of energy.”

Faced with the rebounding fireball, Molt had no choice but to temporarily abandon his attack and focus entirely on defense. He quickly formed hand seals, "True Flame - Phoenix Rebirth!"

Molt's body was suddenly enveloped in a layer of orange-red flames, forming a phoenix-like shape. The fireballs that bounced back collided with this layer of flames without causing any damage; instead, they were absorbed, making the phoenix shape even brighter and more concrete.

"It's useless," Molt's voice came from within the phoenix, tinged with smugness, "My flames absorb any fire-based energy, only making me stronger."

Luo Feng was not discouraged; instead, he smiled slightly. "Who said I can only reflect your flames?"

After speaking, Luo Feng suddenly deactivated the energy reversal field and thrust his hands forward, chanting, "Mind-Activated Golden Body - Golden Insight!"

An invisible energy wave shot out from Luo Feng's hand, heading straight for Molt's phoenix flames. This energy wave had no visual effect, but when it touched the phoenix flames, the flames suddenly became unstable and began to fluctuate violently.

"This is..." Molt exclaimed in surprise as he discovered his phoenix flames were spiraling out of control. "What have you done?"

“The Law of Metal is not merely about controlling metals,” Luo Feng explained calmly, “but at a more fundamental level, it's about mastering the structure of matter. Through my Insight into Metal, I analyzed and disrupted the energy structure of your flames, causing them to become unstable.”

These words not only shocked Molt, but also surprised everyone in the audience.

"I never imagined Luo Feng's understanding of the Law of Metal had reached such a level," Luo Wen exclaimed. "This is no longer a simple application of technique, but a grasp of the essence of the law."

Molt's phoenix flames finally gave way, collapsing into countless sparks that scattered across the ground. Molt himself also suffered from the energy backlash, his face turning pale, clearly indicating internal injuries.

But as a genius of the Bauhinia Empire, Molt possessed extraordinary strength and willpower. He quickly adjusted his state, his eyes blazing with even stronger fighting spirit.

“Interesting, very interesting,” Molt’s voice turned low and dangerous. “It seems I must unleash my true power.”

After saying that, Molt crossed his arms in front of his chest, then suddenly spread them outwards, shouting, "Fire Element Law - True Flame Returns to One!"

An astonishing surge of energy erupted from Molt's body, causing the temperature in the entire arena to rise sharply, so intense that even those in the stands could feel the heat. Molt's body began to change; his skin turned a dark red, like magma, his eyes became like two burning fireballs, and most strikingly, two pairs of wings made of pure flame sprouted from his back.

"This is..." Rowan's expression turned serious, "One of the highest realms of the Fire Law—True Flame Incarnation. It involves completely fusing oneself with the Fire Law, gaining characteristics almost akin to an elemental being."

Luo Feng also felt unprecedented pressure. Molt's aura had completely changed, and the oppressive force emanating from the very source of the laws was chilling. But he did not back down; instead, his determination to win became even stronger.

“Since that’s the case, I won’t hold back any longer,” Luo Feng said, forming hand seals, his entire body radiating an even brighter golden light. “Mind the Golden Body – Golden Origin Return!”

Luo Feng's body began to undergo similar changes. His skin turned into a metallic texture, but unlike his previous Vajra Body, this change was more thorough. Even his hair turned into fine metallic threads, swaying gently in the wind. Most astonishingly, his eyes turned pure gold, like two golden gems, gleaming with the light of wisdom.

This is Luo Feng's highest understanding of the Law of Metal—the return of metal to its source, completely integrating himself into the origin of the Law of Metal, and gaining unprecedented control.

The two laws manifested in the center of the arena, confronting each other; the clash between fire and metal was about to erupt. Tens of thousands of spectators held their breath, even their breathing became shallow, for fear of missing this spectacular sight.

Molt's fiery avatar resembled a god from hell, the surrounding air distorted by the intense heat. With each step he took, a scorching footprint was left on the ground, turning the metal floor glowing red-hot. The four flames behind him danced incessantly, radiating suffocating heat waves—the manifestation of true flame, containing pure fire-elemental energy.

Luo Feng's golden avatar resembled an ancient metal war god, radiating a restrained yet powerful golden light. Every movement he made was fluid and precise, without the slightest waste, displaying the unique precision of metal. Even more peculiar was the countless tiny metal particles floating in the air around him, shimmering like stars, forming a complex metallic nebula.

“My true flame can melt all metal,” Molt’s voice, hoarse yet powerful due to his fiery avatar, “no matter how strong your golden elemental avatar is, it cannot escape the fate of being melted.”

Luo Feng didn't respond immediately. His golden eyes silently focused on his opponent, as if analyzing something. Then he spoke, his voice calm yet possessing a metallic quality that echoed clearly in the arena:

"Fire can indeed melt metal; that's a natural law. But you've overlooked one point—the essence of the Law of Metal isn't just about manipulating metals, but also about controlling the structure of matter." Molt sneered. "No matter how perfect the theory, it can't withstand the test of real combat. Let's see whether your golden elemental incarnation is stronger, or my true flame is superior!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Molt suddenly charged towards Luo Feng with astonishing speed, almost instantly bridging the distance between them. His hands transformed into two giant flaming swords made of true flame, slashing down at Luo Feng's head.

"True Flame - Infernal Slash!"

The flaming greatsword slashed towards Luo Feng with an aura of destruction. The air shrieked under the intense heat, and even the energy shield of the arena rippled slightly due to the energy fluctuations of this attack.

Faced with such a fierce attack, Luo Feng did not choose to withstand it head-on or dodge it. Instead, he made an unexpected move—he extended his right hand, palm up, and whispered:
"Golden Nebula - Attraction."

The metal particles floating around Luo Feng suddenly gathered in his palm, forming a metal sphere about ten centimeters in diameter. Just as the flaming giant sword was about to strike Luo Feng, this metal sphere burst forth with dazzling golden light, forming a golden shield that enveloped Luo Feng's entire body.

"boom!"

The flaming greatsword collided with the golden shield, unleashing a deafening roar. A powerful shockwave spread outwards, creating ripples of energy. Surprisingly, the golden shield withstood the attack completely unscathed, showing no signs of melting.

"How is this possible?" Molt stared in disbelief at the scene. "My True Flame should be able to melt any metal!"

Luo Feng's golden eyes gleamed with wisdom. "Normal metals would indeed be melted by your true flames, but my Golden Nebula has transcended the realm of ordinary metals. Through the Laws of Metal, I have restructured the molecular structure of the metal, creating a completely new form of metal with a melting point far exceeding that of ordinary metals, sufficient to withstand your true flames."

This explanation not only shocked Molt, but also amazed everyone in the audience.

A hint of approval flashed in Luo Wen's eyes. "Luo Feng's comprehension has reached a completely new level. He's no longer limited to the superficial application of the Law of Metal, but has delved into the essential level of material structure. This understanding is approaching the realm of minor mastery of the Law."

Thor's eyes widened in surprise. "So, Luo Feng can now create entirely new metals?"

Rowan nodded. "Not only that, he can also restructure metals at the molecular level, altering their physical properties. The value of this ability in actual combat is immeasurable."

On the field, Molt was not discouraged by the failure of his first attack; instead, it fueled his fighting spirit even more. He took a few steps back, quickly forming hand seals in front of his chest, and his fiery wings suddenly unfurled, like a phoenix about to take flight.

"True Flame - Phoenix Rebirth Flame!"

Suddenly, Molt's body transformed into a gigantic fire phoenix, spreading its wings and letting out a deafening cry. This fire phoenix was much larger than the previous one, occupying almost a quarter of the arena, and the heat it emitted even caused the surface of the energy shield to begin to distort slightly.

The fire phoenix swooped down towards Luo Feng, its massive body carrying an unstoppable momentum. This was no longer a simple fire attack, but a manifestation of will, embodying Molt's complete understanding and control of the laws of fire.

Luo Feng knew that this time, defense alone would not be enough. He had to unleash his true strength to confront them.

"Golden Yuan Nebula - Golden Dragon Appears!"

All the metal particles surrounding Luo Feng instantly coalesced, forming a gigantic golden dragon. This dragon shimmered with dazzling golden light, its scales clearly visible, its eyes like two bright stars, lifelike and vivid. Countless tiny metal fragments surrounded its body, creating a shimmering, nebula-like spectacle.

Luo Feng himself stood atop the golden dragon head, becoming the core and commander of this massive energy structure.

The golden dragon and the fire phoenix met in the air, and the collision of these two manifestations of the great laws triggered an unprecedented energy storm. The energies of gold and fire intertwined in the center of the arena, forming a massive energy vortex. Powerful shockwaves spread outwards in concentric circles, and even those in the stands could feel the energy fluctuations.

The two colossal beasts clashed in the air, the golden dragon's claws and fangs tearing at the fire phoenix's body, while the fire phoenix scorched the golden dragon's scales with its flames. Though seemingly physical entities, they were in reality manifestations of the energy of laws, representing the two contestants' understanding and mastery of their respective laws.

"Incredible!" exclaimed the commentator in the audience. "We are witnessing history! These two young masters of the laws have demonstrated an understanding and application of the laws far beyond their years!"

Indeed, such a battle scene is rare even in the history of Virtual Universe Corporation's challenge competitions. To materialize laws to this extent usually requires decades or even hundreds of years of cultivation and accumulation.

The battle between the Golden Dragon and the Fire Phoenix grew increasingly fierce, and the energy fluctuations became more and more intense. The energy shield of the arena began to vibrate slightly, and the system had to increase the energy input to maintain its stability.

Both Luo Feng and Molt were fully controlling their respective manifestations of the laws, expending enormous energy. Molt's flame avatar began to show signs of instability, its flame wings sometimes bright and sometimes dim, clearly indicating that his energy consumption was nearing its limit.

However, Luo Feng's situation was not optimistic either. The light emanating from the Golden Yuan incarnation began to dim, and the Golden Dragon's movements became slightly sluggish. Both were engaged in a protracted battle of will and energy, seeing who could hold out until the end.

In the midst of this fierce confrontation, Molt suddenly changed tactics. The Fire Phoenix no longer engaged the Golden Dragon in direct combat, but instead suddenly disintegrated, transforming into countless tiny fireballs that attacked Luo Feng from all directions.

This was a risky move. Molt relinquished control of the Fire Phoenix, concentrating all his energy on this final attack. If successful, it would directly defeat Luo Feng; if it failed, he himself would also be defeated due to energy depletion.

Faced with this sudden change, Luo Feng remained calm. He formed hand seals, and the golden dragon disintegrated, transforming back into a metallic nebula that formed multiple layers of defensive barriers around him.

(End of this chapter)