306: The last time someone was so rude to me was a monkey! (Please give me a monthly ticket)

Upon hearing the wager, Dong Zimin, who had just stood up to discipline Shi Zhuan, sat back down.

From his perspective, Shi Zhuan had a chance to win this wager.

If he won, he would obtain the manufacturing method and card for the silver-white mech.

In that case, he would no longer care about Shi Zhuan’s behavior that had just embarrassed Da Xia Academy and the Five-Colored Floating Pagoda Heavy Armor.

How could losing face compare to tangible benefits?

“If you can’t win this match, just you wait.” Dong Zimin clenched his fist, speaking with a hint of excitement.

Meanwhile, after Jiang Yuan left, Shi Zhuan began to scrutinize the three Card Spirits before him.

Nezha, Zhao Gongming, and this black-clad woman.

From a combat power perspective, this black-clad woman was undoubtedly the weakest.

But the problem was that her abilities were quite restrictive to him.

Shi Zhuan stroked his chin, his gaze sweeping over Shi Ji.

She was indeed beautiful, perhaps even more so than Zhan Youqing.

Especially the cold, aloof aura about her, which was even more appealing.

Unfortunately, he had also watched the black-clad woman’s battle; she was a Summoning type.

If he were currently wearing the Descending Colored Pagoda, which gained attack and defense power the more enemies it killed, he would undoubtedly choose this black-clad woman.

But he was currently wearing the Pale Floating Pagoda; as a mech that was either strongly defensive or strongly offensive, dealing with this kind of human wave tactic was clearly not ideal.

In attack mode, he might be ambushed from behind by others.

Although defense mode could withstand this endless Undead Bone Sea.

His stamina, after all, had a limit.

And there was the most crucial point: his speed was too slow.

If he also had to defeat those summoned creatures while approaching the black-clad woman, this match might drag on until his stamina was exhausted, and he still wouldn't be able to get close to her.

Thinking of this, Shi Zhuan couldn't help but shake his head, then looked towards Nezha.

Nezha’s terrifying three arrows still made him feel lingering fear.

Those were attacks that truly broke through the defense mode of the Pale Floating Pagoda.

With his speed, if he chose Nezha, the final outcome would likely be no different from his previous fight with Jiang Yuan.

Shaking his head slightly, Shi Zhuan’s gaze shifted again, moving to Zhao Gongming.

He didn't know much about Zhao Gongming.

But the problem was that even the little he knew made it clear that Zhao Gongming also possessed the ability to forcefully defeat him in defense mode.

According to the replay of his battle with Jiang Yuan, Zhao Gongming’s attacks were most likely piercing attacks.

Coupled with the shock damage caused by blunt weapons, even if the Pale Floating Pagoda’s defense was very strong, it wouldn't last long.

And attack mode…

Shi Zhuan was indeed worried that he would be attacked while transforming into attack mode to assault the opponent.

However, what he didn't know was that he already had a psychological shadow.

After the recent battle with Zhan Youqing, he had developed a certain degree of aversion to attack mode.

He was afraid of being attacked when switching to attack mode against others.

But Shi Zhuan didn't know this at the moment; he was still struggling with whom to choose as his opponent.

Until Jiang Yuan returned.

“Let’s go, we’re up.”

Jiang Yuan smiled happily, calculating based on Nezha’s combat power.

Of course, this was Nezha equipped with only a Fire Tipped Spear.

Zhao Gongming’s strength was much greater than Nezha’s equipped with only a Fire Tipped Spear.

And Shi Ji was in between Nezha (equipped with only a Fire Tipped Spear) and Zhao Gongming.

But even so, Nezha, equipped with only a Fire Tipped Spear, could already challenge opponents above his level.

Yes, one minor level.

And it seemed very easy.

Based on this combat power, Zhao Gongming and Shi Ji also had no problems.

Especially when facing an opponent like Shi Zhuan, whose strengths and weaknesses were very obvious.

Moreover, to be safe, he directly used a blue-quality Star Power Orb to raise his strength to the Daliang.

He was only one minor level away from Shi Zhuan.

Whether it was Nezha, Shi Ji, or Zhao Gongming, any of them would be sufficient.

“Alright.”

Although Shi Zhuan was a bit conflicted, as he hadn’t chosen who to challenge yet.

But now, with the arrow on the string, he had no choice but to walk onto the stage with Jiang Yuan.

After glancing at Nezha and the others, Jiang Yuan recalled them to his consciousness space, where they reverted to their card forms.

After all, the Martial Arts Arena had different characteristics; it was considered another space.

Even if they remained outside, as soon as Jiang Yuan entered the Martial Arts Arena, they outside would also disappear, transforming back into cards and returning to Jiang Yuan’s consciousness space.

After transforming Nezha and the others back into cards, Jiang Yuan walked towards the stage.

Shi Zhuan followed behind Jiang Yuan, and upon seeing this scene, his eyes suddenly lit up.

That white-bearded Old Principal had also disappeared.

Along with Nezha and the others.

Did this mean that the white-bearded Old Principal was also Jiang Yuan’s Card Spirit?

A Card Spirit he hadn’t seen before?

Shi Zhuan’s little scheme began to stir.

Either it was a Card Spirit created today, or one that had been created before but had no combat ability, serving only as a support Card Spirit.

However, creating a card in one day, especially a Summoning Card that was rumored to be very difficult to make.

This was most likely impossible.

After all, if the creation difficulty wasn't high, Jiang Yuan wouldn't have only these few Card Spirits.

Compared to Beast Tamer Card Masters who had to cultivate their Beasts, which was very costly.

Card Spirits had none of these drawbacks.

As long as the Card Master’s strength improved, the Card Spirit’s strength would also improve with the Card Master’s strength.

Furthermore, Card Spirits didn't have as many consumption needs like food and materials as Beasts, so the more Card Spirits, the better.

But currently, including Jiang Yuan’s, there were only four Card Spirits… oh, now five.

Jiang Yuan’s four, plus Jiang Yuan’s master, Li Yueying’s one.

If Card Spirit creation wasn't difficult, why wouldn't he create more to boost his combat power?

With this thought in mind, Shi Zhuan’s eyes darted, and he immediately had a way to verify it.

He would wait until they were on stage to see if Jiang Yuan would materialize this white-bearded Old Principal.

If he didn't materialize him, then it would prove his idea was correct, and he would directly choose to challenge this white-bearded Old Principal.

After all, the wager stated that he could challenge any one of Jiang Yuan’s Card Spirits; wasn’t this white-bearded Old Principal a Card Spirit?

If Jiang Yuan materialized this white-bearded Old Principal after they got on stage, then he would have to be more cautious, and could only choose between the black-clad woman and this white-bearded Old Principal as his opponent.

The two were not slow and quickly entered the stage.

After they appeared, everyone began to anticipate.

“If he can’t even defeat one of Jiang Yuan’s Card Spirits, then I will call him the weakest Five-Colored Floating Pagoda Heavy Armor operator in history!”

“Don’t call him the weakest; if he can’t even defeat one of Jiang Yuan’s Card Spirits, then I will definitely report to the school to request the revocation of his Pale Floating Pagoda operator status!”

“If he fails, then I will definitely let him know that not just any trash can operate the Five-Colored Floating Pagoda Heavy Armor.”

“Looking at this situation, he will definitely choose that black-clad woman; among those three Card Spirits, that black-clad woman is definitely the weakest.”

“Great minds think alike; I also think so, but I don’t know if he thinks the same.”

“If he doesn’t choose that black-clad woman and chooses the other two Card Spirits, leading to the failure of the battle, then he will be nailed to the pillar of shame of our Da Xia Academy, I said it!”

“For Shi Ji, there should be no problem.”

Li Yueying frowned slightly, answering Old Principal’s question.

“Shi Ji’s ability is to control the Undead she has defeated, and she can also summon some Bone Spirits as combat power.”

“It can be said that her route is human wave tactics, and this tactic is quite restrictive to the Pale Floating Pagoda, or rather, the Pale Floating Pagoda should not have a very good way to deal with this type of Student.”

“Of course, this is based on the strength Shi Zhuan has shown so far.”

“If…”

Li Yueying didn't finish her sentence, but Old Principal understood what she meant.

It was nothing more than worrying that Shi Zhuan had acquired some new cards in the past two days.

“As for Nezha and Zhao Gongming, there shouldn’t be much of a problem; both of them possess the ability to challenge opponents above their level.”

“Furthermore, Nezha and Zhao Gongming’s attack intensity is also very strong; it can be seen from Shi Zhuan’s previous match with Jiang Nan that both of them have the power to defeat Shi Zhuan.”

“If Shi Zhuan doesn’t have absolute confidence, he definitely won’t choose Nezha and wait?”

Li Yueying was speaking when she suddenly gasped and looked towards the arena.

Old Principal was wondering who Li Yueying’s “wait” referred to, and seeing Li Yueying’s reaction, he also looked up at the arena.

The three-two-one countdown in the arena had ended, and Jiang Yuan didn't hesitate, directly materializing Shi Ji, Nezha, and Zhao Gongming.

And as he mobilized his Star Power, everyone clearly sensed his strength realm.

“Daliang?”

Old Principal looked at Jiang Yuan with some surprise: “Did he use the blue-quality Star Power Orb rewarded for winning the Four School Joint Examination?”

“He should have.”

Li Yueying nodded, then looked a bit puzzled.

She had originally thought Jiang Yuan would at least wait until after the Daliang to use it, giving him more time to break through the bottleneck.

However…

It seemed about right.

“When did you break through to Daliang?”

Shi Zhuan also sensed Jiang Yuan’s strength.

Shi Zhuan’s heart sank, then he asked Jiang Yuan.

“What does that have to do with you? Hurry up and choose your opponent; the sooner we finish, the sooner we go home.”

Jiang Yuan was already a bit impatient; he just wanted to finish quickly and go back to persuade Zhan Youqing to customize the remaining four sets of armor.

So, for this battle, his thought was to end it quickly.

“Isn’t there another Card Spirit? Why didn’t you bring it out?”

Upon hearing Jiang Yuan’s words, Shi Zhuan’s temper flared up, and he unhesitatingly pointed at Jiang Yuan and asked.

“Another Card Spirit?”

“Another Card Spirit?”

As soon as Shi Zhuan uttered these words, whether it was the audience and teachers in the arena or the viewers in the live stream, everyone was surprised.

How did Jiang Yuan have another Card Spirit?

He hadn't shown his fourth Summoning Card before.

“Hmm?”

Hearing Shi Zhuan say this, Jiang Yuan also paused.

He had another Card Spirit?

Unicorn Dark Smoke Beast?

No, the Unicorn Dark Smoke Beast was his mount; they wouldn’t know the Unicorn Dark Smoke Beast was a Summoning Card.

“That white-bearded Old Principal.”

Seeing Jiang Yuan’s bewildered expression, Shi Zhuan said impatiently.

“White-bearded Old Principal?”

Jiang Yuan was stunned for a moment upon hearing that, then quickly reacted.

The white-bearded Old Principal he was referring to was… Supreme Lord Lao?

Oh, right, Laojun was also a Summoning Card.

Jiang Yuan smiled helplessly; after all, he had just created Supreme Lord Lao, so it was understandable that he didn't react immediately.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but feel a bit awkward, then once again took out a purple-quality card.

As purple light shimmered, Supreme Lord Lao, holding a whisk, appeared in the arena.

“Yes, I’m challenging him!”

As soon as Supreme Lord Lao appeared, the audience looked at the white-bearded Old Principal mentioned by Shi Zhuan with surprise.

Although they were a bit surprised how Shi Zhuan knew, now was not the time to ask.

After all, Shi Zhuan was still in battle.

In the arena, the newly appeared Supreme Lord Lao was also a bit confused upon hearing Shi Zhuan’s words.

But after quickly reacting, Supreme Lord Lao unhappily flicked his whisk.

“I, this old Daoist, am a non-combatant.”

“Just tell me if you are a Card Spirit or not.”

“I am not… Yes!”

Supreme Lord Lao spoke halfway, then suddenly remembered his current situation and could only grit his teeth and nod.

“Then that’s right, I’ll challenge you. The terms of the wager are that I can challenge any one of Jiang Yuan’s Card Spirits.”

Shi Zhuan said triumphantly, pointing at Supreme Lord Lao: “Old Principal, are you scared? Still calling yourself a non-combatant.”

Shi Zhuan smiled triumphantly; it seemed the situation was indeed as he thought, the opponent was just a support Card Spirit, not a terrifying combat Card Spirit like Nezha and the others.

However, at this moment, he didn't notice the looks of admiration and pity that Nezha, Shi Ji, and Zhao Gongming cast at him.

Who was it that called Laojun that last time?

Oh, right.

“The last time someone called this poor Daoist that was a monkey, but he was much more polite than you. I just put him in the alchemy furnace for forty-nine days.”

Supreme Lord Lao’s face darkened, and he spoke to Shi Zhuan.

“You’re so arrogant, I also want to see if you have the ability to turn the world upside down. How do you compare to that monkey?”

As Supreme Lord Lao spoke, he took a step forward.

“Alright, we accept the challenge, Laojun will fight.” Seeing this, Jiang Yuan could only reluctantly agree.

Laojun’s temper was flaring up.

However, Laojun doesn’t seem to have any attack abilities?