151: Linglong Tower! It's been broken! (Combined chapter, asking for monthly votes)

“Indeed, putting everything else aside, Ailin Mountain’s strength isn’t very high.”

“Facing so many Undead of the same level, he won’t last long.” Tong Yuchang also nodded.

They could naturally tell the strength of the Undead summoned by Shi Ji.

“Summoner Card Masters are truly monstrous!”

Tian Zhaobin sighed, “By the way, neither our second-year students nor their first-year students have Summoner Card Masters, right?”

“No, but there is one Summoner Card Master among the third-year students.” Hu Qingwei looked towards a spot behind her.

The third-year Summoner Card Master she spoke of was currently staring at Shi Ji on the stage without blinking.

“A Summoner Card Master can stand in for an entire team; this ability is too monstrous.”

“Calling others monstrous? You Beast Tamer Card Master aren’t much better, you know.”

Hu Qingwei looked at Tong Yuchang with a disdainful expression.

A Xuanxiao Middle Stage person ranked among the top fifty second-year students.

This was enough to show how monstrous Tong Yuchang was.

One must know that among the top one hundred, besides Tong Yuchang, there was no one else below the Xuan Xiao Late Stage.

With that, how could he have the nerve to call others monstrous?

“It’s different. The resources and materials consumed by my Beast Tamer Cards are also high.”

“Isn’t it the same for Summon Cards?”

Hu Qingwei continued to watch the arena.

Compared to Beast Tamer Cards, at least the Beasts in Beast Tamer Cards can improve, but it’s too difficult for the summoned beings in Summon Cards to improve.

After all, they find it very difficult to cultivate.

To improve, they also need to invest resources.

But instead of investing resources, it’s better to directly replace them with higher quality Summon Cards.

Direct replacement would even save some money.

“Alright, I can’t argue with you.”

Tong Yuchang looked helpless; Hu Qingwei’s mouth was too eloquent.

“It’s not that you can’t argue with me, but that it’s the truth.”

“Keep watching, keep watching.” Tong Yuchang waved his hand, clearly not wanting to continue the topic.

The two looked at the arena, where Ailin Mountain was already being pushed back.

“Do you think I should release them all?”

Shi Ji stood beside Jiang Yuan, and the two of them watched the scene like outsiders observing a play.

“Let’s not, you still want to continue challenging higher ranks, don’t you?”

“If all our strength is exposed, what if no one accepts our challenge?”

“In that case, you’ll need to be a bit more arrogant later.” Shi Ji chuckled, a bone fan appearing from nowhere to cover her mouth.

Jiang Yuan’s smile was a bit bitter: “To be honest, I’m a bit socially anxious. How about you say it later?”

“No way.”

“Of course, this matter is up to you. I’m just a Card Spirit.”

Shi Ji smiled charmingly, but Ailin Mountain on the opposite side was very annoyed.

Not only was he hit by an Undead Shield Warrior when he first rushed up.

Later, his attacks couldn’t even break through its defense.

Everyone knows how to deal with Summoner Card Masters and Beast Tamer Card Masters.

After all, compared to their summoned creatures and Beasts, they themselves are easier to deal with.

But knowing is one thing, achieving it is another.

Just like now, he couldn’t break through the defense of that Undead Shield Warrior at all.

Not to mention there was also an Undead Archer constantly attacking him from the side.

It seemed to be an Undead Archer from the Art Clan.

Ailin Mountain was also aware of the war in Undead Cave Heaven some time ago.

He also guessed that the woman in front of him was the one who could enslave the Undead.

Attacks with lightning attributes kept hitting him.

He estimated that it wouldn’t be long before the blue-quality defensive equipment on him would be shattered.

Once his defensive equipment was shattered, his defeat would not be far off.

The Skill Card, [Long Live Solo], on him was completely useless in the current situation.

Damage immunity only applied when there were fewer than three opponents.

But now there were more than three opponents.

How annoying!

Ailin Mountain had already anticipated his defeat.

However, he didn’t want to lose this battle so ignominiously.

Or rather, the reason he was unwilling to surrender directly was that all the resources for his bet were pooled by his classmates.

Admit defeat?

There was no way to admit defeat; he could only choose to lose the match gracefully.

At least this way, he could show that he truly couldn’t defeat the opponent.

But these one hundred mid-grade star spirit stones would have to be given away.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, they couldn’t afford to lose face.

If it were just himself, that would be fine.

But he now represented all the second-year students.

What a pity!

After Ailin Mountain blocked Re-Zero’s water-attributed piercing arrow again, Re-Zero once again shot out her strongest current skill.

[Soul-Chasing Arrow]!

With Wind-attributed [Soul-Chasing Arrow], Ailin Mountain definitely couldn’t dodge this attack now.

His defensive equipment was about to break.

Next was his demise.

The Undead Shield Warrior charged forward again.

After the Soul-Chasing Arrow struck and Ailin Mountain’s defensive equipment shattered, it violently slammed into Ailin Mountain.

After the Soul-Chasing Arrow broke through the defensive equipment, the mental damage it inflicted on Ailin Mountain caused him a momentary daze.

It was precisely at this moment that the Undead Shield Warrior crashed into him.

Ailin Mountain had no time to react.

At the same time, Re-Zero’s attack was released again.

[Explosive Arrow]!

The damage of the Explosive Arrow, enhanced with Earth attribute, was extremely high.

This strike directly hit Ailin Mountain, passing through his chest and exploding.

The Earth-attribute enhanced attack power caused this Explosive Arrow to directly blow open Ailin Mountain’s entire chest.

Ailin Mountain is dead!

The Martial Arts Arena disappeared.

A pale Ailin Mountain and Jiang Yuan appeared in the arena simultaneously.

“I lost.”

Ailin Mountain looked at Jiang Yuan, then took out his Backpack Card.

The white-quality Backpack Card shimmered, and one hundred mid-grade star spirit stones were also piled in the arena.

“These are all yours.”

After saying that, Ailin Mountain walked off the stage dejectedly.

Before leaving, he also looked up at a certain spot in the audience.

He regretted not listening to their instigation.

Ailin Mountain was filled with regret.

However, Jiang Yuan was ecstatic.

One hundred mid-grade star spirit stones!

His remaining two cards were accounted for.

Clone Card, here I come!

Jiang Yuan happily put all one hundred mid-grade star spirit stones into his Backpack Card, then looked up at the audience.

However, the moment he looked at the audience, Jiang Yuan felt a little timid.

After a moment of hesitation, Jiang Yuan finally chose to let Shi Ji come out.

“The battle is over, right?”

As soon as Shi Ji came out, she asked Jiang Yuan.

After all, it was her first time participating in a battle in the Martial Arts Arena.

“Yes, we’ve won, and the bet has been received.”

“But…”

Jiang Yuan weakly looked up at the audience. The meaning was self-evident.

Shi Ji was almost amused, so you called me out just for this.

“Um, you know, I’m socially anxious.”

Jiang Yuan blinked at Shi Ji, and only then did Shi Ji purse her lips and wave her hand.

“Forget it, forget it, I’ll do it.”

After Shi Ji finished speaking, she turned and surveyed the audience.

“Is there any other second-year student who is not convinced? You can come down and challenge us.”

“If you succeed in the challenge, these one hundred mid-grade star spirit stones will be yours.”

Shi Ji smiled as she spoke: “Of course, those of Xuan Xiao Late Stage strength don’t count; we definitely aren’t their opponents.”

As soon as Shi Ji said this, many students of Xuan Xiao Late Stage strength who were eager to move gave up the idea.

After all, she had already said they wouldn’t work.

Furthermore, a Xuan Xiao Late Stage fighting a Xuanxiao Early Stage.

If it hadn't been stated beforehand, it would have been fine; for one hundred mid-grade star spirit stones, being shameless would be acceptable.

But if they went up after she had already said it, then they would truly be completely shameless.

However, Shi Ji’s words made many Xuanxiao Middle Stage people eager to move.

“But first, let me clarify, you can come up to challenge, but you can’t come empty-handed. At least ten mid-grade star spirit stones!”

After Shi Ji spoke, another group of people fell silent.

For second-year students, ten mid-grade star spirit stones was not a small amount.

However, wealth ultimately moves hearts, or perhaps it was their dislike for Jiang Yuan’s arrogance.

As soon as Shi Ji’s voice fell, a person jumped down.

“I’m He Xiaoke, second-year student, rank 513, Xuanxiao Middle Stage.”

A young man about 1.7 meters tall with a slender build jumped down and said to Jiang Yuan.

“Oh, it’s him.”

“Now there’s a good show to watch.”

Those who knew He Xiaoke showed interest.

Theoretically, He Xiaoke’s profession was relatively restraining for a Summoner Card Master like Jiang Yuan.

“In that case, let’s enter the Martial Arts Arena.”

As Shi Ji spoke, she gently patted Jiang Yuan’s back and transformed back into a Card.

The Martial Arts Arena reopened, and He Xiaoke and Jiang Yuan entered it together.

As the countdown above their heads ended, Jiang Yuan immediately manifested Shi Ji.

However, He Xiaoke also made his move simultaneously; the moment the blue quality Card in his hand flashed, He Xiaoke vanished.

“Assassin!”

Jiang Yuan’s heart trembled.

In a sense, Assassins were indeed quite effective against him.

Especially now that the opponent’s strength was a tier above his.

His Linglong Pagoda couldn’t effectively block an Assassin’s attack.

Jiang Yuan didn’t hesitate at all; after Shi Ji appeared, he immediately manifested Nezha as well.

Nezha was somewhat excited after appearing, but he didn’t see where his opponent was.

Jiang Yuan didn’t have time to explain; the Jade Purification Bottle appeared, and Sweet Dew Water fell.

The moment Jiang Yuan’s Star Power recovered, two Cards appeared in his hand: one white quality, one blue quality.

White quality Card, Linglong Pagoda!

Blue quality Card, Purple Ribbon Garment!

“It appeared! That Card of his, rumored to have no upper limit on defense.”

The moment the Linglong Pagoda appeared, those in the audience who had watched the freshman assessment video began to get excited.

The Linglong Pagoda had truly shone brightly in the freshman assessment.

No matter what attack, it had never been seen to cause any damage to the Linglong Pagoda.

The Linglong Pagoda had not yet been sold within the academy.

Only Jiang Yuan, Mu Qianshan, and Jiang Lingyun possessed the Linglong Pagoda in the academy.

However, Jiang Lingyun had not used the Linglong Pagoda after the freshman assessment.

And in the freshman assessment, after she used the Linglong Pagoda, it did block attacks, but after the Linglong Pagoda’s duration ended, she was defeated.

So, most people still didn’t know exactly what skill the Linglong Pagoda was.

However, compared to the audience’s praise, Jiang Yuan was quite flustered.

He knew his own situation; facing an opponent a level higher than him, it was difficult for him to exert its true effect.

Aside from the Linglong Pagoda’s [Indestructible] skill, the Linglong Pagoda only had its basic defense left.

And how high could the defense of a white quality defensive equipment be?

The Linglong Pagoda appeared and enveloped Jiang Yuan, and at the same time, another blue quality Card appeared in Jiang Yuan’s hand.

Even if the Linglong Pagoda only had basic defense, it could still withstand an opponent’s attack for a bit.

With this time, Jiang Yuan could use escape Skill Cards.

For example, [Seventy-Two Transformations - False Form] and [Earth Movement Technique].

At the same time, Shi Ji also understood this point.

After Jiang Yuan used [San Shi Liu Bian · Jiu Xi Fu Qi], she also began to summon Undead.

Undead Shield Warriors stood in front of her, and the remaining ones, including Re-Zero of the Art Clan, Salami of the Bone race, and Jin Shanshan of the Gold Clan, were all summoned.

“My goodness, she wasn’t using her full power just now!”

“With so many Undead enslaved, if it were anyone else instead of an Assassin, wouldn’t they be utterly defeated?”

“It might not be just one person who gets defeated.”

“I think I understand what he’s trying to do.”

“What?”

Everyone turned their heads to look at the person wearing glasses next to them.

“He wants to challenge second-year students and claim their leaderboard rankings before he advances to the second year.”

As soon as the bespectacled man finished speaking, everyone instantly reacted.

Compared to challenging opponents within the same grade, where one must challenge opponents within the top fifty.

There was no such requirement for lower-grade students challenging higher-grade students.

He could even directly challenge the first-ranked student, as long as the first-ranked student agreed.

And similarly, if he succeeded in the challenge, when he advanced to the second year, if the first-ranked student was still the same first-ranked student, he would directly inherit the first-ranked position.

After everyone understood, they all looked at Jiang Yuan in the arena with eyes full of admiration.

This guy was very confident.

However, there were also second-year students who looked at Jiang Yuan with disdain.

Among the top one hundred second-year students, besides a certain eccentric, who wasn’t at the Xuan Xiao Late Stage of strength?

If they didn’t dare to challenge Xuan Xiao Late Stage strength, what was the use of climbing the ranks quickly?

However, what they didn’t know was that Jiang Yuan simply didn’t want to challenge opponents at the Xuan Xiao Late Stage of strength.

This didn’t mean he couldn’t defeat them.

Of course, before He Xiaoke, the Assassin, appeared, he thought this way.

Consecutive victories had made him a bit overconfident.

He had never encountered an Card Assassin stronger than him before.

However, it was also fortunate that Jiang Yuan was quite reluctant to part with one hundred mid-grade star spirit stones, which was why he decided to play it safe and not challenge Xuan Xiao Late Stage strength for now.

Anyway, his ranking probably wouldn’t rise that quickly.

So, opponents at the Xuan Xiao Late Stage of strength could wait until he advanced to the second year before he slowly challenged them.

One could say that as long as he didn’t challenge an Card Assassin at the Xuan Xiao Late Stage of strength, Jiang Yuan wouldn’t back down against Card Masters of other professions.

He was equivalent to a small team now!

[San Shi Liu Bian · Jiu Xi Fu Qi] had compensated for his last weakness.

With sufficient Star Power, Shi Ji’s abilities indeed gave him great confidence!

But for now, he still had to get past this Card Assassin.

Sweet Dew Water fell twice, and Nezha’s equipment was already complete.

Stepping on Wind Fire Wheels, holding a rocket spear.

Nezha protected Jiang Yuan in this manner.

On the other side, Re-Zero began to launch attacks.

Energy arrows imbued with lightning attribute continuously fell onto the field.

Shi Ji tried to force the opponent out with Re-Zero’s indiscriminate explosive attacks.

However, He Xiaoke remained in stealth.

He hid in a small corner of the arena, waiting for the Linglong Pagoda’s duration on Jiang Yuan to expire.

With [San Shi Liu Bian · Jiu Xi Fu Qi], Jiang Yuan’s Star Power was still sufficient.

So Re-Zero didn’t stop at all, continuously using arrows with lightning attribute abilities to attack the ground.

Many times, He Xiaoke almost got forced out, but he ultimately managed to remain hidden due to his rich experience.

Slowly, ten minutes passed.

The arena remained very calm, apart from the explosions caused by Re-Zero’s continuous attacks.

“Why is his golden small pagoda still there?”

“Could it be that it lasts for five minutes when attacked?”

“How is that possible?”

“The other two people who used the golden small pagoda in the freshman assessment, the attacks they faced only lasted for the first one or two minutes, and then they stopped.”

“So, does the duration of this golden small pagoda start counting from the time it’s attacked?”

Someone in the audience proposed this conjecture, and He Xiaoke also thought of this possibility.

After Re-Zero’s arrows were shot and caused explosions.

He Xiaoke also came out of stealth.

However, he had no intention of approaching Jiang Yuan; he just hid in the distance and used his crossbow to attack the Linglong Pagoda.

He Xiaoke’s probing attack did not break the Linglong Pagoda.

But the light on the Linglong Pagoda dimmed significantly because of this attack.

The audience members were clearly stunned when they saw this scene.

“His golden small pagoda can’t block attacks?”

“Could it be that he bought a fake? After all, the other golden small pagodas showed no reaction when facing attacks.”

“Exactly, the light on his is clearly dimmer, which is obviously the effect of the attack.”

Not only did the people in the audience think of this, but even He Xiaoke was also stunned for a moment and thought of this.

Watching Nezha charge over on his Wind Fire Wheels.

Watching the Undead Race Warrior of the Gold Clan charge over.

Watching Salami of the Bone race directly pull a bone spear from his arm and shoot it over.

Watching Re-Zero of the Art Clan nock another arrow, but this time with the bonus of a blue quality Card.

He Xiaoke endured the pressure, fired another crossbow bolt at Jiang Yuan, and then re-entered stealth.

The Undead Shield Warrior was too far from Jiang Yuan to block this crossbow bolt.

The crossbow bolt hit the Linglong Pagoda under Jiang Yuan’s helpless gaze.

The light on the Linglong Pagoda completely dimmed, and then it disappeared.

This seemed to be the first time the Linglong Pagoda had been broken since its debut.

But then again, most of the opponents Jiang Yuan had faced before were of similar strength.

This time, I got carried away.

Jiang Yuan sighed softly.