319: The devil Nezha! Coming! (Monthly ticket requested!)

“Ah!”

Bai Wanbao turned his head blankly. After seeing Left Shepherd Forest beckon him, he got up and walked towards them.

“What’s wrong?”

“Do you know him?”

Left Shepherd Forest pointed to Jiang Yuan next to him and asked Bai Wanbao.

Bai Wanbao looked at Jiang Yuan, and after a while, he frowned slightly: “No.”

“Eh?”

Left Shepherd Forest was surprised for a moment, then realized: “Oh, right, you were already in this Grotto-Heaven before the Four School Joint Examination.”

Bai Wanbao frowned: “What, is he also from your academy?”

“Of course not.”

Left Shepherd Forest chuckled, then elbowed Jiang Yuan: “He almost got into our academy, but because he didn’t succeed, he came to the Grotto-Heaven to be a rogue cultivator.”

“Rogue cultivator?”

Jiang Yuan was stunned for a moment, and upon hearing that term, Lao Jun and Nezha also turned to look at the short-haired Student with a slight frown.

“Yes, the Students in your academies call people like us, who haven’t entered an academy but improve themselves through practical combat in various Grotto-Heavens, rogue cultivators.”

After saying this expressionlessly, Bai Wanbao turned his head back to Left Shepherd Forest: “So, why did you call me over?”

“To introduce him to you.”

Left Shepherd Forest put his arm around Bai Wanbao’s shoulder and smilingly introduced Jiang Yuan to Bai Wanbao.

Jiang Yuan didn’t speak, observing Left Shepherd Forest’s actions and the sunny smile on his face, and he generally had a judgment.

He should be a guy like Mu Qianshan, with the trait of [Social Awkwardness].

After all, from Bai Wanbao’s demeanor, he seemed to dislike Students from the Four Top Academies.

“Well, he was the first place in our Four School Joint Examination. With just one Card Spirit—you can think of it as a unique Beast Tamer—he defeated Shi Zhuan.”

“Hm?”

Bai Wanbao turned his head in surprise to glance at Jiang Yuan, then asked Left Shepherd Forest: “Does that mean? He broke through his defense?”

He had also fought Shi Zhuan before.

In another Grotto-Heaven.

At that time, Shi Zhuan had just recently acquired the Pale Floating Pagoda, but even so, he couldn’t break through the Pale Floating Pagoda’s defense, and eventually, it came to nothing.

Of course, he wouldn’t admit that he was also somewhat wary of the Pale Floating Pagoda’s power mode.

After all, what he was good at wasn’t power.

“Of course. If he didn’t break through his defense, could it be called a defeat?”

Left Shepherd Forest said triumphantly, as if he were the one who had defeated Shi Zhuan.

“Impressive.”

After receiving Left Shepherd Forest’s affirmative reply, Bai Wanbao also turned his head back, still expressionlessly praising Jiang Yuan.

Facing Bai Wanbao’s praise, Jiang Yuan felt somewhat uncomfortable.

“It’s alright, mainly my attack method is more effective against his type.”

“Winning is winning. I acknowledge your strength.”

Bai Wanbao’s chuunibyou-like demeanor made Jiang Yuan even more at a loss, unsure what to say.

But thankfully, Bai Wanbao quickly shifted his focus to Left Shepherd Forest.

“So, you called me over just to simply get to know him?”

“Of course not.”

Left Shepherd Forest shook his head: “Isn’t your team missing one person? How about he joins your team?”

“Hm?”

Bai Wanbao’s expression seemed to show some surprise and confusion as he asked Left Shepherd Forest: “With his strength, leading a team alone would be enough, why would he join my team?”

“Because I have no intention of leading, nor do I know how to lead a team.” Seeing Left Shepherd Forest look at him, Jiang Yuan also spoke.

If he were to lead a team, he might as well just take Nezha and Shi Ji to directly confront Kadinga’s team.

Regardless of the final win rate, at least they would be together this way.

“There’s no other reason for me to join your team, mainly I want to kill Kadinga.”

Jiang Yuan calmly stated his thoughts: “As long as you help me hold off the rest of their team, I can kill Kadinga!”

“When it comes to the distribution of spoils, besides the Backpack Card on him, I don’t want anything else.”

“Hm? An old grudge?”

Bai Wanbao was a little curious, and Left Shepherd Forest also looked up at Jiang Yuan.

This still needed Jiang Yuan to explain himself.

“It’s not an old grudge; he has a heavenly material and earthly treasure that I need.”

“lei mang carrot?”

Bai Wanbao pondered for a moment, then quickly understood.

Before Jiang Yuan could speak again, Bai Wanbao directly nodded and agreed: “Alright.”

“Then…”

“However, my team also has a requirement.”

“Speak.”

“Before you face Kadinga, you must listen to me. At the very least, don’t act on your own when you see him.”

“That’s natural.”

Jiang Yuan nodded, agreeing without hesitation.

After all, it wasn’t his own team; it was only right to abide by their rules when joining someone else’s team.

“Of course, as long as we meet on the battlefield, Kadinga will definitely be handed over to you.”

“Good.”

After Jiang Yuan nodded vigorously, Bai Wanbao beckoned and called his team members over.

“After the last battle, our team now only has eight members left.”

Bai Wanbao’s tone was a bit low: “Now, with you, we’re still short one.”

“No need, he alone can count for two.”

Left Shepherd Forest waved his hand, saying with a proud expression.

If it weren’t for the difference in their strengths, Jiang Yuan would truly suspect if Left Shepherd Forest was Mu Qianshan’s clone.

After all, a clone can fake anything except strength.

Left Shepherd Forest was a genuine Great Beam (Late Stage) strength Student.

“Oh, right.”

After Left Shepherd Forest said that, Bai Wanbao also remembered.

Jiang Yuan, seemed to be a unique Beast Tamer Card Master.

Then what about these few behind him?

Bai Wanbao glanced at the few people behind Jiang Yuan.

A young man with an immortal-like demeanor, a cold and beautiful young girl, a young boy with a baby face, and an… old man?

What a strange combination.

However, their combat power should be guaranteed, right?

“How about we go try it out first?”

Bai Wanbao hesitated for a moment before asking.

Although there hadn’t been any major battles these two days, there were still quite a few small skirmishes in the areas bordering the Thunder Elemental Spirit Race.

“If nothing unexpected happens, there will be a major battle tomorrow or the day after. And on the third day, after the leijiang marrow can be collected, there will be another unavoidable major battle.”

“So, I want to test your strength first.” Bai Wanbao said, his eyes fixed on Jiang Yuan’s.

“How about I go?”

Before Jiang Yuan could speak, Nezha eagerly stepped forward and said to Bai Wanbao.

“Their strength is similar to mine. Isn’t it just a test of strength? I’m enough!”

Nezha was full of confidence, and Lao Jun, who was beside him, also nodded: “Just let him go with you. It’s just a test of strength; there’s no need to expose all of our power.”

“Right.”

After Bai Wanbao nodded, he looked at the few people behind him.

“A five-person team, right? The two of us, who else do you think should come?”

“Me!”

“Take me with you.”

“I want to go too!”

“I’m fast, count me in.”

As Bai Wanbao’s words fell, everyone responded enthusiastically, with no one saying they wouldn’t go.

“Then, just you few.”

Bai Baoshan didn’t hesitate and directly chose three people.

Among the three, there was a fire-attributed Skill Card Master, an Card Assassin who had just claimed to be fast, and an Amplification Card Master.

Adding himself, a Duel Card Master, and Nezha, whose situation was unknown, the team could be considered to have everyone performing their respective duties.

“Then, shall we depart?”

Jiang Yuan glanced at the excited Nezha, then asked Bai Wanbao.

“Mm, we can depart directly.”

After Bai Wanbao finished speaking, seven purple-quality cards appeared in Jiang Yuan’s hand.

【wind-fire wheels】!

【Qiankun Circle】!

【Huntian Ribbon】!

【Fire Tipped Spear】!

【Yin Yang Twin Swords】!

【Zhentian Arrow】!

【Qiankun Bow】!

With the shimmering of purple light, Nezha was fully armed.

He stood on his wind-fire wheels, held the Fire Tipped Spear, the Huntian Ribbon coiled around him, the golden bracelet on his wrist, the Qiankun Bow on his back, the Zhentian Arrow at his waist, and held the Yin Yang Twin Swords in his hands.

The seven pieces of equipment, shining with purple light from the seven purple-quality cards, appeared on Nezha’s body. This scene left Bai Wanbao and his three teammates somewhat stunned.

After all, this was their first time seeing a Card Spirit.

“Oh, right, he has power amplification, so any power-attributed amplification can be added.”

After the seven purple-quality cards in Jiang Yuan’s hand shimmered, he smiled and said to Bai Wanbao and the others.

Of course, his gaze was mainly directed at the Amplification Card Master in the team.

“If all can be added, won’t the body be unable to bear it?” The Amplification Card Master, Qian Jinjun, looked at Nezha with some concern, then asked Jiang Yuan.

“Don’t worry, Xiao… My physical fitness is still excellent, I can completely bear it!”

Nezha hesitated, but still patted his chest hard and spoke.

“Then, is that okay?”

Bai Wanbao was also a bit unsure at this moment, but in the end, he decided to trust Jiang Yuan and the others.

At worst, once the limit of endurance is reached, they can temporarily stop the amplification and take it slow.

“Then we’re off!”

Slinging the Fire Tipped Spear over his shoulder and with his Wind Fire Wheels spinning, Nezha followed Bai Wanbao and the others forward.

“Then let’s wait for good news.”

Another person in the team who wasn’t chosen sat down on the ground and smiled at Jiang Yuan and the others.

“The captain’s strength is still very strong; at the very least, protecting them to return safely won’t be a problem.”

“A five-person team is not like a ten-person team.”

As he spoke, a clear hint of sadness appeared in the man’s eyes.

“Mm, I still trust them very much.”

Jiang Yuan nodded and also sat down.

However, the moment he sat down, Jiang Yuan’s eyes became vacant.

He was contemplating which type of eye-based divine ability Skill Card to refine that could see through disguises and invisibility.

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“Are you nervous?”

“Hm?”

Facing the question from the Amplification Card Master, Wen Jingzhi, Nezha was stunned for a moment and pointed to himself blankly.

Then, upon seeing Wen Jingzhi nod, indicating that he was indeed asking him, Nezha felt a bit helpless.

“Bro, do I look nervous to you?”

“Ha, you’re right.”

Wen Jingzhi couldn’t help but laugh when he heard Nezha’s words: “Alright, I was a bit nervous.”

“Hm?”

Nezha immediately found it amusing when Wen Jingzhi said that.

He came next to Wen Jingzhi, patted his shoulder: “Don’t be nervous, I’ll protect you, little brother.”

“It’s not that.”

Wen Jingzhi smiled awkwardly: “Well, if I put all my Skill: Strength Amplification on one person, the amplification power would be too terrifying. I’ve never tried it before; this is the first time.”

“Go ahead, I can handle it.”

Nezha smiled, patting his chest: “What did I think it was? I can still handle this level of intensity.”

“Alright.”

After receiving Nezha’s affirmation, Wen Jingzhi also became confident, nodding his head vigorously: “Then, later, all my Skill: Strength Amplification cards will be applied to you?”

“Mm, don’t worry.”

Nezha said, and soon the five of them arrived at the battlefield.

It wasn’t strictly a battlefield, as most of the engagements were small-scale battles.

Five-person teams were relatively rare; most battles involved two or three-person teams.

The main reason was that there were too few resources to warrant so many people fighting, and many people didn’t care for those meager resources.

Indeed, not many people fought over white-quality items like fallen thunder stones and thunder elemental wood.

Most of the contention was among those with Great Beam (Early Stage) strength.

Because Great Beam (Early Stage) practitioners were considered the weakest in this Grotto-Heaven, their strength simply couldn’t compete for better materials.

Let alone heavenly material and earthly treasure.

They could only compete for some white-quality materials to barely sustain their lives.

“Are there battlefield rules? If not, I’ll just go straight in.”

“There can be none.”

Although he didn’t know Nezha’s specific strength, the fact that he dared to say such a thing proved that his strength was definitely not weak.

If that was the case, what battlefield rules?

Those were for the weak!

I only know, if they are not of my race, their hearts must be different!

“Kill!”

“Kill!”

With Bai Baoshan’s command, Nezha’s Wind Fire Wheels spun, and he instantly charged out.

Behind him followed three streams of purple light.

They were the Amplification Cards that Wen Jingzhi had released for Nezha!

“Die for Little Lord!”

Nezha first targeted a Thunder Elemental Spirit Race team that was currently gaining the upper hand.

Three Thunder Elemental Spirit Race individuals were suppressing three human youths.

All were of Great Beam (Early Stage) strength, and Nezha didn’t hesitate, directly smashing heavily into the middle of the three!

The next second, the Fire Tipped Spear swung, trailing flames, and in just an instant, it cut down the three Thunder Elemental Spirit Race individuals in front of him.

This scene also shocked the three human youths who had just been fighting them.

However, Nezha didn’t pay them any mind. He stood tall and straight, and the three purple lights finally caught up, landing on Nezha’s body.

Instantly, the veins on Nezha’s fair, somewhat slender arms violently bulged!

“Awesome!”

Feeling the surge of power within him, Nezha couldn’t help but shout out in exhilaration.

Immediately, Nezha went all out!

【Three Heads, Eight Arms】, Power Release, and Lotus Avatar were all unleashed!

The terrifying demon god, at this moment, descended upon the battlefield!