70: Chapter 71 Shen Mo Seen Through? The Secret of the Staff Exposed!

"Finally, 5 Ten Demon Gods!"

Shen Mo let out a long sigh. After finishing the blood-selling journey of Stage 2, he had successfully preserved his HP. He definitely couldn't claim to be 'locked' at this health, but it wouldn't be so easy to bleed him out anymore.

"The Staff can be refreshed starting from Stage 4. I just need to hold on for one more round."

"It shouldn't be much of a problem."

He glanced at his current HP; it was still 68!

In the previous match against a small country, Nilah, equipped with two god-tier items, had picked up her little whip and beaten the opponent black and blue. One had to admit, the Ten Demon Gods Synergy was truly a bit outrageous.

Although, when compared horizontally across all previous seasons of golden spatula, Ten Demon Gods could only be considered mid-to-high tier.

But put it in S12, oh boy, it stands out from the crowd, doesn't it?

I won't even mention how toxic Syndra is. Even as a 2-cost card, Nilah is still somewhat absurd. If you give Nilah 4 Berserk, equipped with Bloodthirster + Titans Resolve + Infinity Edge, then the opponent will finally know what true cruelty is.

One whip, one group of kids!

You can't even comprehend that damage!

[Stage 3-2! The match begins!]

[Dragon Country vs Sakura Country!]

The countdown ended, and the lineup refreshed. Shen Mo had a bit of a headache. It was this woman again... To be honest, in that previous match with Ten Dimensions, this woman had put quite a bit of pressure on Shen Mo.

Although, to a large extent, it was because Shen Mo had almost failed to show off.

But this woman's methods, and her ability to hide her trump cards, made Shen Mo feel a bit unable to figure her out.

"Little brother, we meet again~"

As expected.

Hoshimi Sakura's voice rang in Shen Mo's ears again. Shen Mo smiled, but his eyes swept across the opponent's lineup: "6 Frost... with a transfer, is this the reward Gods Arena gave you?"

"So smart, but unfortunately, there's no reward."

Hoshimi Sakura smiled charmingly. She wasn't surprised that Shen Mo could guess this.

To be precise.

This version update happened precisely because they discovered the hidden Synergy, which led to the update. The reward Hoshimi Sakura obtained here was a 'Frost Emblem Transfer' and... and as for Chris, she guessed that it was highly likely the same as hers.

"I'm actually curious about one question. Could you answer it for me?"

Shen Mo spoke indifferently: "How did you get the hidden lineup reward from Gods Arena? 9 Frost requires activating 2 Emblem Transfers. I'll assume you got 2 golden spatulas from the draft in one game."

"But could it really be that coincidental? Chris, you, and that Xu Shijun guy."

"All encountered games with 2 golden spatulas?"

"Don't tell me that's just how it is. Think carefully before you answer; don't make me look down on you!"

Hoshimi Sakura covered her mouth and laughed.

A pair of beautiful eyes flickered with a strange light: "Come to think of it, I have to thank you for this, little brother..."

"Thank me?"

Shen Mo was slightly stunned, but soon, his expression sank slightly.

Could it be...

As expected!

Hoshimi Sakura's next words confirmed Shen Mo's conjecture!

"Last time you battled against me, little brother, how did you end up getting that second golden spatula?"

Hoshimi Sakura's beautiful eyes flickered: "I later repeatedly studied and reviewed that battle. I am very clear on the rules of Gods Arena, and likewise, I am also clear that you shouldn't have had any trump cards in your hand!"

"Except for Long Chen from eleven years ago, Dragon Country couldn't possibly obtain 'Phantom Color Card' items, because this kind of item can only be obtained by those who have ascended the Gods Ladder, and furthermore... it is non-tradable!"

"So, you obtaining the golden spatula must have been within the rules of the arena. And under those circumstances, the only thing that complies with the arena rules and could possibly create a miracle is one possibility... the Staff!"

Hoshimi Sakura's red lips parted slightly, and her tone actually carried a trace of admiration: "Little brother... you really shock me. Do you know that in order to replicate the operations of that match of yours, I dropped nearly 300 points!"

"But in the end... I still found it."

Hoshimi Sakura didn't continue, but Shen Mo already understood.

His expression looked a bit unpleasant.

As expected, he had underestimated these countries. No one was a fool. Any slightly abnormal performance of his own would immediately be repeatedly studied by these people. They would get familiar with your tactics, imitate your tactics, and eventually defeat you using your own tactics!

Shen Mo didn't continue chatting.

Instead, he narrowed his eyes and watched the situation on the field!

The battle had already begun.

Hoshimi Sakura's 6 Frost lineup composition: 2-star Twitch + 2-star Warwick + 2-star Zilean + 1-star Hwei + 1-star Swain + 2-star Shyvana!

6 Frost 2 Shapeshifter!

Hwei made his move!

Hwei was equipped with spear of shojin + jeweled gauntlet, Swain with Warmogs Armor, and Warwick with Infinity Edge.

Looking at Shen Mo's side.

2-star Ashe + 2-star Elise + 1-star Syndra + 1-star Nilah + 1-star Mordekaiser + 2-star Blitzcrank!

A standard 5 Ten Demon Gods 2 Heavy Armor lineup!

The air was scorching. Warwick roared, tearing through the battlefield first. Shyvana also flapped her wings and roared as she arrived. Elise triggered her spider form, biting down to barely recover a bit of HP, but was instantly frozen in place by a time bomb!

6 units vs 6 units!

Shen Mo's side seemed to have one less 2-star piece than the opponent, but in terms of front-line quality, it was no worse than the 6 Frost!

2-star Blitzcrank activated his shield.

The Heavy Armor effect was instantly activated!

[Heavy Armor: When having a shield, you can reduce damage by 10%. At the start of combat and at 50% maximum HP, you gain a shield based on max HP, lasting 10 seconds!]

The moment the white shield was activated, the 10% damage reduction immediately absorbed quite a lot of attacks!

Mordekaiser began to swing his giant hammer, smashing towards the opponent!

At the same time, Nilah wantonly swung the whip in her hand, frantically harvesting the opponent's HP!

Hwei made his move!

Three streaks of white Frost entangled Nilah like a quagmire, Bang!

Under the enhancement of the fiery jeweled gauntlet, two-thirds of Nilah's HP was directly knocked off. The bloodthirster passive was triggered, and the white shield forcefully held the health line. In a flash, the whip in Nilah's hand instantly smashed towards Swain!

The terrifying damage exploded on Swain, but it also helped the opponent successfully activate their ultimate!

Green numbers rose rapidly!

Healing!

Seeing this scene, the corners of Hoshimi Sakura's mouth curled up slightly, but before it had lasted even a few seconds, it froze completely on her face!

Because in the very next second, a pitch-black magic ball appeared at Swain's feet!

Bang!

"Then let them try it and see if they can stop me!"

The cold voice pierced through the battlefield!

Syndra made her move!

At the same time, a fierce figure violently shook the earth, charging straight towards the enemy's camp!

"Crash!!!"

Boom!!

The earth began to tremble. The knock-up + stun on everyone lasted only for a very short time, but it was enough to change the entire situation!

Hoshimi Sakura's expression changed drastically!

That's not right!

Why is the opponent's lineup strength so high! Am I about to lose?

Just as her thoughts were racing.

Shen Mo's indifferent voice rang in her headset.

"It seems that figuring out the function of the Staff has given you a misconception?"

"Making you think that you can defeat me?"

"What... on what grounds?"