Chapter 393: Dark Demon Presets the Future (4k)
“Shadow Upon Shadows!”
Stewart Fane activated his third Mana Card in a critical moment.
The entire field was shrouded in darkness under the influence of this “Shadow Upon Shadows.”
From the competitors’ platform, it looked as if layers of gauze covered the battlefield, making it extremely dark and hard to see.
Faintly, one could only make out shadows moving beneath the dark curtain.
Stewart Fane’s Magic Card had a base of “Field Card,” but it was unknown whether it would enhance his Mana Spirit.
Dark pondered for a moment and immediately noticed that the Mana Value of Sun Eevee had stopped increasing!
However, during the onslaught of “Shadow Upon Shadows,” Sun Eevee had not ceased its efforts.
A massive telekinetic force grabbed one of the “Shadows Bugs” and forcibly pulled it from the “Shadow Pit,” slamming it harshly onto the ground.
“Bang!”
The sound of the object hitting the ground and the “Shadow Bug’s” scream echoed one after another.
This indicated that the “Telekinesis” technique had successfully taken effect.
But what should be done next?
Dark pondered slightly, and mana surged through his fingertips.
The Mana Guidance Ball from the Blue Side Summoning Area shot upward, breaking through the veil of darkness with incredible speed, reaching the visible sky.
“Ding!”
The sound of the round switching entered his ears.
Dark immediately reached for his cards.
In just thirty seconds, the first round had changed the battlefield dramatically.
The intense battle between both sides was now evident.
Stewart Fane also quickly drew his cards. Seeing those two Mana Cards, he laughed again.
He immediately began his second round of summoning without pause.
When Dark saw the Mana Cards, he hesitated slightly before summoning the “Mana Book.”
As for the two new Mana Cards drawn, they were temporarily added to his hand.
[Eevee Fairy]
[Fusion]
The four-star “Eevee Fairy” requires a total of four-star Mana Spirits as sacrifices to be summoned.
However, Dark’s Mana Spirits were a three-star “Meow,” a two-star “Mana Book,” and a four-star “Sun Eevee.”
At this point, it was impossible to sacrifice “Sun Eevee.”
Thus, he couldn’t immediately summon “Eevee Fairy.”
And the other “Fusion”…
Without the required materials for fusion, it could only be temporarily stored.
To be honest, the luck wasn’t great.
…
Three seconds later, both sides simultaneously completed their fourth Mana Card summon.
In front of the Blue Side platform, barely half a meter away from the platform, the heavy black Mana Book was summoned.
Dark’s eyes flickered as he injected some mana into the Mana Card, causing the “Mana Book” to flip open, like a melody accompanying a piano, soft chanting sounds began to play.
This was the incantation for the “Normal Summoning Spell,” which Dark had previously recorded.
Just as the “Solo Sword Sheath” was difficult to recognize as a Mana Spirit at first glance, the “Mana Book” was similarly deceptive.
It looked like an ordinary book, giving the impression of an “Equipment Card.”
People would instinctively ignore it and not target it specifically.
Therefore, when it first appeared, it was relatively safe to some extent.
But once it was understood and studied…
To prevent Stewart Fane from paying too much attention to the “Mana Book,” Dark commanded it to start chanting, then immediately issued attack commands to the Meow and Sun Eevee below him.
Meanwhile, he fully manipulated the Mana Guidance Ball to dodge the incoming attacks.
Because Stewart Fane had finally launched his attack after this summon!
…
The new Mana Spirit summoned from the Red Side Summoning Area was a giant pot nearly two meters high, the “Ghost Vine Pot,” another core Mana Spirit of Stewart Fane!
The “Ghost Vine Pot” had a pale white hue, with black ghostly motifs carved on its ceramic surface. Two snakes twisted into vine shapes forming the pot handles.
Despite being only a three-star Mana Spirit, it exuded a terrifying aura, like the mouth of the abyss.
Dark witnessed Stewart Fane use this “Ghost Vine Pot” to summon a five-star Mana Spirit — “Shadow Ghost” — in his previous duel!
[Card Name: Ghost Vine Pot]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Undead]
[Attribute: Ghost/ Dark]
[Mana: 1600]
[Attack: 0]
[Defense: 100]
[Ultimate Skill: Goblet of Ghost]
Using the ultimate skill “Goblet of Ghost,” it consumes Ghost and Dark energy to summon spirits of the same race and attribute, up to one tier lower than itself.
Each summon consumes more mana than the target’s mana value.
When Stewart Fane summoned the “Ghost Vine Pot,” Dark realized the core reason behind the “Shadow Upon Shadows” — it was clearly not just for obscuring vision!
Indeed, the next moment:
Stewart Fane muttered, “Devour, howl, and be born! Goblet of Ghost!”
The “Ghost Vine Pot” trembled violently, and the lid opened automatically, revealing a pitch-black interior like the abyss.
A suction force emerged, pulling in shadows with a whistling sound, gradually forming a massive vortex!
Ghostly wails came from within the “Ghost Vine Pot,” spreading a chilling aura.
Under Dark’s command, Sun Eevee and Meow had just charged halfway across the field when they were abruptly halted.
From the platform, Dark could see the shadow veil rapidly thinning, with more visible terrain.
“It’s true, obscuring vision was just an illusion. Sun Eevee, foresee the future!”
“Bottom Power!”
Upon receiving the command, Sun Eevee raised its head, and the red gem on its forehead released sunlight-like rays, dispersing the surrounding shadows instantly.
Then a terrifying telekinetic wave was released — but nothing happened.
Sun Eevee paused, and upon Dark’s reminder, it accelerated towards the “Ghost Vine Pot.”
“Meow!”
Meow refused to be outdone, pushing off with its paws, sprinting forward.
“Destroy that ghost pot!”
The “Goblet of Ghost” ultimate skill of the “Ghost Vine Pot” has a cooldown period, but once ready, it can continuously summon qualifying Mana Spirits.
To stop its summoning, it must be destroyed!
However, at this moment, Stewart Fane’s two “Shadow Bugs” had successfully dug six “Shadow Pits” in the Red Side region.
As Sun Eevee and Meow approached the “Ghost Vine Pot,” one “Shadow Bug” suddenly emerged from one of the “Shadow Pits,” its fat body elongating like a shuttle, slamming into Meow’s body!
“Meow!”
Meow turned angrily, swiping with one paw.
But the “Shadow Bug” retreated instantly, disappearing back into another “Shadow Pit.”
Although the 1000-attack “Shadow Bug” couldn’t cause much damage to Meow’s 900-defense, these irritating attacks still annoyed Meow.
Meow held its ground.
Sun Eevee continued forward.
The other “Shadow Bug” didn’t emerge after being hit by Sun Eevee’s telekinesis.
Sun Eevee swiftly arrived at the “Ghost Vine Pot,” leaping without hesitation, slamming into it!
“Bang!”
Unexpectedly, the “Ghost Vine Pot” was shattered without any defense.
Zach Wilson’s commentary froze.
But Stewart Fane smirked coldly, “Too late.”
This “too late” resonated throughout the venue.
Stewart Fane’s confidence made the audience focus intently.
The “Ghost Vine Pot” shattered suddenly.
Ceramic fragments flew through the air.
The thinning shadow veil was sucked into the pot’s mouth with a final shriek.
The black vortex continued to spin rapidly.
Stewart Fane’s Mana Card emitted strong light.
Clearly, this was proof that the ultimate skill “Goblet of Ghost” had successfully chained with the Mana Card.
This signified that the summoning was already underway!
“Come out, Ghost King of the Pot!”
Stewart Fane raised the Mana Card high, as if the outcome was already decided, shouting!
…
In an instant…
From the vortex inside the “Ghost Vine Pot,” a monstrous voice echoed. A black ghostly Mana Spirit emerged, its enormous body resembling a massive python, shooting up into the sky, reaching the height of the platform!
Stewart Fane’s eyes gleamed with excitement as he reached out to touch the snake’s neck, saying ominously, “Ghost King of the Pot, it’s time for the prey to know true terror!”
“Hiss!”
The giant python named “Ghost King of the Pot” opened its blood-red maw, emitting a piercing shriek.
[Card Name: Ghost King of the Pot]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ??????]
[Race: Undead]
[Attribute: Ghost/Dark]
[Mana: 2600]
[Attack: 2800]
[Defense: 1700]
[Ultimate Skills: Stamp of the Goblet, Sealing Pot, Snake Demon Revelry]
Three ultimate skills—but this isn’t an Orange Card; it’s a Purple Card!
The appearance of the “Ghost King of the Pot” caused Wilson on the commentary stand to narrow his eyes.
“It’s not “Shadow Ghost”!”
The duel entered its second round, and Wilson involuntarily shifted from his initial sarcastic tone to a focused commentary.
Stewart Fane’s method of summoning “Shadow Ghost” using the “Ghost Vine Pot” had been seen multiple times in duels.
But this was the first time he had summoned the “Ghost King of the Pot.”
In fact, this “Ghost King of the Pot” was making its debut!
“Goodness, when did he successfully summon the “Ghost King of the Pot”?”
Angus Jeffrey, the president of the Noble History Research Society, couldn’t help but chuckle.
The “Ghost King of the Pot” and “Ghost Vine Pot” are closely related Mana Spirits.
Any Mana Master who studies the “Ghost Vine Pot” knows about the “Ghost King of the Pot.”
The “Ghost King of the Pot” has three ultimate skills, but one of them, “Stamp of the Goblet,” is a self-imposed limitation.
[Stamp of the Goblet: Mana Spirits with this mark can only be summoned by the ultimate skill “Goblet of Ghost,” but it reduces the required mana.]
So although it has three ultimate skills, it’s only a Purple Card.
But this doesn’t mean it’s weaker than an Orange Card.
…
“Ghost King of the Pot, bite it!”
Black as ink, with huge folds on its neck and a tail that seemed ethereal, the “Ghost King of the Pot” obeyed its master’s command, diving towards the nearest Sun Eevee. Its maw opened wide, its red tongue flickering, and its fangs released a heavy ghostly aura.
But Sun Eevee merely stepped back, unguarded, charging towards the tail of the “Ghost King of the Pot.”
“Hiss!”
The “Ghost King of the Pot” lunged with its massive jaws towards Sun Eevee.
The petite Sun Eevee couldn’t even fill its mouth.
But when everyone thought Sun Eevee was about to be swallowed, its forehead gem burst into golden light.
The sunlight piercing through the dissipated shadow veil boosted Sun Eevee’s “Telekinesis” power once more.
The “Ghost King of the Pot”’s mouth was forcibly kept open, unable to close.
Sun Eevee suddenly accelerated, dodging the jaws and running to the ghostly tip of the “Ghost King of the Pot”’s tail, raising its paw and slamming down!
Compared to the snake scales covering its body, the tail was clearly a vulnerable spot.
Sun Eevee didn’t hesitate to exploit this weakness.
“Grrr!”
Indeed, after that blow, the “Ghost King of the Pot” let out a startled cry, as if it had stepped on a sore spot.
Audience members who had been cheering for the “Ghost King of the Pot” suddenly fell silent.
Empathetically, it felt like getting kicked in the groin.
Although the “Ghost King of the Pot”’s mana value hadn’t dropped significantly, the pain and humiliation made it rage furiously.
“Snake Demon Revelry!”
Seeing this, Stewart Fane issued a command.
In the fury of the “Ghost King of the Pot,” one “ghost snake” after another emerged from its shadow.
These “ghost snakes” were about one to two meters long, with no neck folds, looking almost identical to the “Ghost King of the Pot.”
In just seconds, dozens of ghost snakes emerged, densely attacking Sun Eevee.
But Sun Eevee looked regretfully at the retracted ghost snake tail, quickly thinking as it moved its gaze.
On the other side,
After finally catching one “Shadow Bug” from the “Shadow Pit,” Meow was now targeted by several ghost snakes.
But it bared its teeth, and the gold coin on its forehead glowed.
“Ding!”
[Ding!]
