394: Laojun's idea! (asking for monthly ticket)

The day's battles concluded, and Jiang Yuan successfully entered the top thousand.

He was currently ranked eight hundred twenty-first.

Upon returning home, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

To be honest, a full day of fighting was indeed quite tiring.

Although he enjoyed it, the sheer number of battles was quite high.

While most of them were just spectating, how could that not count as overseeing the whole situation?

“Hahahahaha! I've broken through!”

As soon as Jiang Yuan returned, Mu Qianshan couldn't help but excitedly share the good news with him.

And it truly was good news.

“You finally broke through, huh? Going to challenge the rankings?”

“Forget it, forget it. Let's talk about it in a couple of days. The rankings aren't something I can play with, after all, I'm not you.”

Mu Qianshan chuckled, saying, “If you could make me a Golden Crow, maybe I could try to adjust my rank.”

“Sure, but are you serious? If you want it, I can make it for you right now.” Jiang Yuan also chuckled, raising an eyebrow as he spoke.

“Forget it, forget it. The Golden Crow is just an auxiliary. It's better if I rely on myself.”

“Ambitious!”

Jiang Yuan lay on the sofa and glanced at Liu Huaqiang, who was still sitting on the floor, and couldn't help but be amused.

He wondered if he could open anything good from the Backpack Card this time.

It would be even better if there were red quality cards or heavenly material and earthly treasure.

However, it seemed the other party still needed another day.

Perfect, after topping the rankings tomorrow, and then getting the school's rewards, he could then start making new cards.

Old Monarch also mentioned Old Ox today.

Hmm, they talked about it while chatting idly on the battlefield.

Nezha and Zhao Gongming were fighting at the front, while he and Old Monarch stood at the back, finding it rather dull.

However, they chatted about gossip… about Card Master creation and were quite enthusiastic.

“The day after tomorrow, I'll challenge the rankings the day after tomorrow. The whole network is already abuzz with the news that you're going to challenge for the number one spot.”

Mu Qianshan chuckled, “If you challenge tomorrow, won't it affect your time?”

“Small problem. I've already challenged up to the eight hundredth place. Tomorrow should be enough.”

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Yuan took out his cards and materialized Nezha and Zhao Gongming.

“How do you feel?”

“Little Lord is very fierce! Reaching the top spot is just a matter of minutes!”

Facing Jiang Yuan's question, Nezha still had an arrogant expression.

However, Zhao Gongming was much calmer: “I can feel that their strength is growing stronger.”

Zhao Gongming said, looking at Shi Ji and Lu Yi, “The subsequent battles might really require them to work together.”

“Sixth Realm Shi Shen is indeed more difficult than the previous few realms.” Old Monarch also nodded from the side.

“Alright, if you two can't hold on, just tell me.”

“How could… *whimper*!”

Nezha hadn't even finished speaking when Zhao Gongming clapped a hand over his mouth.

“Okay.”

Old Monarch and Shi Ji laughed, while Lu Yi, on the side, happily flapped his wings, mockingly laughing at Nezha.

He didn't dare to provoke Old Monarch, but did he not dare to provoke others?

One must know, by his own reckoning, besides Old Monarch, he should be the oldest.

Moreover, he and Nezha truly didn't get along well.

Perhaps both of them used fire and had hot tempers.

Or perhaps it was because Sun True Fire and Samadhi True Fire conflicted.

However, it was probably not the former reason.

After all, Old Monarch also possessed Six Ding Divine Fire.

Furthermore, Lu Yi believed that Nezha was there to support him, as Nezha's Lotus Avatar could increase the damage of fire-attribute skills.

And this skill was precisely what Jiang Yuan needed.

However, Nezha thought the same.

Isn't the weather you summon just to assist me?

And it's precisely because of my skill that Jiang Yuan created you.

Aren't you here to assist me?

Because of this, the two had already fought yesterday evening.

It was precisely because of this that Lu Yi cackled with laughter, enjoying Nezha's predicament today.

Although he was unwilling to admit it, in a one-on-one situation, he truly couldn't beat Nezha.

He could only use this method to get back at him.

Old Monarch stroked his beard with a smile, calmly observing the scene.

Anyway, they were all the flames he needed.

Let them quarrel; a lively atmosphere was quite nice.

Amidst the bickering, Jiang Yuan fell asleep on the sofa.

Nezha and Lu Yi also stopped their fighting, but both still glared at each other with displeasure.

Mu Qianshan also closed his mouth. After seeing Princess Shi Ji carry Jiang Yuan upstairs, he put away the phone he had been recording with and smiled.

Zhao Gongming and Old Monarch also showed a doting smile on their faces.

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...

The night passed without a word, and early the next morning, Jiang Yuan woke up refreshed and ready to head to the Martial Arts Arena.

Today, he definitely had to reach the top spot!

At the same time, the virtual Martial Arts Arena system had already started.

Due to being open source, a large number of people poured into the virtual Martial Arts Arena system the moment it opened.

However, many were from other schools.

The administrator of the virtual Martial Arts Arena was accustomed to this and didn't pay it any mind.

After all, yesterday was the same.

“Speaking of which, judging by the rankings, he should be challenging me today, right?”

“Most likely, it will be you. Do you have confidence?”

“Confidence?”

Ma Desheng chuckled, “If he really chooses me, then he's the one who's truly confident!”

“Indeed, after all, you are like him.”

Ma Desheng smiled, “No, not quite. My trait's effect has improved again. This time, I came back ready to break into the top hundred!”

Ma Desheng had not been at the Academy previously but had gone home.

Although his family was not from the lower-tier Central Plains, it was still a relatively ancient Beast Tamer family.

After returning this time, he not only increased the strength of his trait but also signed another Beast Tamer with the help of his family.

It was precisely because of this that when he learned Jiang Yuan might choose him, he rushed back from home overnight.

After all, by ranking, if Jiang Yuan chose the highest-ranked Student he could choose, it would undoubtedly be him!

Jiang Yuan!

This was the most active figure among the Four Top Academies recently.

If he could successfully defeat Jiang Yuan under the gaze of everyone from the Four Top Academies, he would instantly become the most popular figure of the moment.

This would be excellent for his reputation.

Perhaps the school, considering his reputation, would even include him in the quota for entering the Eastern Lands.

Thinking of this, Ma Desheng's heart couldn't help but burn with excitement.

“I'm putting it out there: if Jiang Yuan doesn't challenge me, then he's truly no good!” Ma Desheng declared boldly.

However, there was one more thing he didn't say.

His combat power no longer belonged to this ranking.

But, was there any problem with that?

Not at all!

As long as he won, that was enough.

They would only say that Jiang Yuan wasn't strong enough, wasn't diligent enough!

Ma Desheng thought to himself, while looking at the messages on his phone, waiting for the news to arrive.

After Jiang Yuan woke up refreshed, he had breakfast with Mu Qianshan and a bleary-eyed Liu Huaqiang, then leisurely made his way to the Martial Arts Arena.

Mu Qianshan also followed along.

Only Liu Huaqiang was left at home.

Liu Huaqiang, with his dark circles, had already made a fierce declaration.

“I will definitely break through to the Sixth Realm today!”

Jiang Yuan was noncommittal; a breakthrough would be fine, as he still had quite a few Backpack Cards.

Moreover, Liu Huaqiang's technique was also very good.

Out of so many Backpack Cards, so far, he had only failed to open less than fifty.

However, even so, it was enough to make Jiang Yuan's heart ache, and Jiang Yuan even thought of having him sleep for a while before continuing to open Backpack Cards.

It was only after Liu Huaqiang said that failure was a probability event and had nothing to do with sleeping or not, that Jiang Yuan abandoned his idea.

Upon arriving at the Martial Arts Arena, the audience erupted in excited cheers at Jiang Yuan's arrival.

It was noisy, with everyone discussing with those around them.

Some small circles had even started betting.

They were betting on whether Jiang Yuan could successfully reach the top spot in the rankings today.

However, it was clear that those betting on him reaching the top were few.

The odds for Jiang Yuan's successful ascent had reached an extremely high 1:11.

From the odds alone, one could tell that people were not very optimistic about Jiang Yuan's ability to reach the top.

After all, the top hundred were not to be trifled with.

Compared to those outside the top hundred, the rankings within the top hundred were very chaotic.

They would change from time to time.

From tenth to one hundredth place, no one knew who would be in what position the next day.

Their battles seemed to carry an element of luck.

Because their strength was too close.

However, there were still ten people.

The top ten rankings had basically not moved.

As long as one could break into the top ten, basically whatever rank they first achieved, they would remain there.

Very stable.

One rank, one class, was no joke.

Those who hadn't broken through for a long time had honed their combat power to a terrifying degree.

Of course, not only in Zhongyuan Academy, but the top ten of the other Four Top Academies were also similar.

They were all so strong, as if they belonged to another class.

Walking to the Martial Arts Arena, Jiang Yuan had already chosen his opponent and sent out the challenge message.

On this side, Ma Desheng, upon seeing the message on his phone, couldn't help but get excited.

If it weren't for considering the people around him, he would have already burst into laughter.

Jiang Yuan?

He was merely a stepping stone for him.

“He really chose you?”

“Hmm, he still has some courage.”

Ma Desheng forcibly suppressed his excitement and spoke to the person next to him with a calm expression.

As if Jiang Yuan challenging him was Jiang Yuan's honor.

By the time Jiang Yuan arrived at the Martial Arts Arena, Ma Desheng was already waiting for him on the stage.

Seeing Jiang Yuan's belated arrival, Ma Desheng's face couldn't help but show a hint of displeasure.

You actually made me wait for you?

However, thinking that his upcoming fame still needed Jiang Yuan's “assistance,” Ma Desheng's face also broke into a smile.

“You're here, let's go on stage.”

“Okay.”

Ma Desheng's gentle tone made Jiang Yuan hesitate.

Dude, your high-pitched voice doesn't quite match the tattoos on your body.

However, even so, Jiang Yuan merely nodded and entered the Martial Arts Arena.

Nothing else, this was his trust in Nezha and Zhao Gongming!

Ma Desheng smiled excitedly, and after seeing Jiang Yuan enter the Martial Arts Arena, he also followed Jiang Yuan into the Martial Arts Arena.

As soon as both entered the Martial Arts Arena and were ready, the countdown above the Martial Arts Arena began.

As the countdown ended, purple light bloomed from the cards in their hands.

Nezha, Old Monarch, and Zhao Gongming appeared in the arena.

Jiang Yuan, as per usual, transformed into a strand of hair on Old Monarch's whisk.

However, the next second, Jiang Yuan transformed back.

The opponent was similar to him, having little combat ability themselves.

Looking at the four Beast Tamers in front of the opponent, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but chuckle.

“A Beast Tamer Card Master?”

After a period of intense study, Jiang Yuan could also name these four Beast Tamers.

Not only that, but he also knew their skills and fighting styles like the back of his hand.

Black Stone Dragon, Demonic Butterfly, Phantom Winged Luan Bird, Fiery Golden Ape.

Of the four Beast Tamers, the Black Stone Dragon was an earth-element pseudo-dragon, the Demonic Butterfly specialized in mental attacks and dark Energy-based attacks.

The Phantom Winged Luan Bird excelled in illusions and was a support-type Beast Tamer.

The Fiery Golden Ape was fire-attributed, a power-type Beast Tamer specializing in strong offense.

There were no defensive Beast Tamers, or rather, the Black Stone Dragon and Phantom Winged Luan Bird counted as such.

After all, both of these Beast Tamers possessed defensive skills.

After seeing the opponent's four Beast Tamers, Jiang Yuan's hand also produced Shi Ji's card.

Good at illusions?

Coincidentally, Shi Ji was too.

You two can just compare your illusions.

All four Beast Tamers were at Shi Shen Late Stage.

Although Beast Tamers were not like Card Spirits, which could improve with the Card Master's realm, it was likely that these four Shi Shen Late Stage Beast Tamers had consumed a lot of the opponent's resources.

However, Beast Tamer Card Masters were like that; their combat power was basically built with money.

It was just that Jiang Yuan had no money, otherwise he would also spend money.

How could effort be as satisfying as spending money!

After Shi Ji appeared, she looked at Jiang Yuan with some confusion.

Didn't they just agree last night that she wouldn't have to appear so early today?

By the time calculation, this should be the first battle, and she appeared in the first battle.

“The opponent is a Beast Tamer Card Master. Do you see that colorful Luan Bird? Your opponent is him, and he also uses illusions.”

“Oh, oh.”

Shi Ji nodded, followed the direction of Jiang Yuan's finger, and then pouted.

“Not as good-looking as the Azure Luan. The colorful one is gaudy.”

“Hahaha, then this gaudy fellow is up to you.” Jiang Yuan said with a laugh to Shi Ji.

At this moment, Nezha and Zhao Gongming at the front had already begun fighting the opponent.

The Phantom Winged Luan Bird's illusions had a significant impact on Nezha and Zhao Gongming. While illusions didn't deal much damage, they were indeed very annoying when used to assist in battle.

With Shi Ji joining in, things got much better.

Although it was only “part-time,” Shi Ji's illusions were still stronger than that Luan Bird's.

“Speaking of which, you could actually use that Shadow Duel card too.”

During the battle, Old Monarch suddenly spoke to Jiang Yuan.

“Hmm?”

Jiang Yuan was stunned for a moment, but quickly understood Old Monarch's meaning.

“Although your combat power is not very strong, it is clearly stronger than that Beast Tamer… Card Master on the other side.”

“In a one-on-one situation, your combat power is not weak, especially against someone with little combat power like a Beast Tamer Card Master.”

“Don't underestimate yourself.”