Chapter 399: Dark Demon’s Composure (36/233)
Starting from the toe bitten by the mysterious snake, the pitch-black color rapidly spread.
In just a blink, Meow’s entire foot had turned black and lost all control.
This toxin was undoubtedly “Chaos Poison.”
For Meow, who excelled in precise operations, this was a fatal poison.
He knew that after losing control of one foot, he wouldn’t last long before being killed by the “Soul Burier” or being sacrificed.
He naturally hoped for the latter, as it meant his remaining strength could be preserved. The Mana Spirit summoned with him as a sacrifice would surely continue his efforts.
Since he couldn’t escape his fate, he no longer needed to hold back his trump cards.
Meow’s eyes sharpened, and his half-closed eyelids suddenly opened wide. His left sword stabbed out like lightning.
As expected, the “Soul Burier” immediately swung its scythe to block.
Meow then unleashed his ultimate skill— “Deception!”
“Clang!”
In that instant, the “Soul Burier” felt his grip on the scythe weaken, while the force from the sword surged.
Leveraging this, Meow continued his thrust.
The sword tip scratched sparks on the scythe blade, pushed it aside, and plunged straight into the “Soul Burier’s” chest.
The chest made of pale bones was shattered into powder by the terrifying force.
The “Soul Burier” was gravely wounded!
“Soul Burier!”
This sudden turn of events caused Tom Nixon’s expression to instantly darken. Urgently, he commanded the nearly defeated “Soul Burier.”
Then, the “Soul Burier” suddenly stopped its backward fall, spreading its skeletal arms wide. From its eyes, a deep green light was released, accompanied by a wailing scream like a ghost.
Mana scattered around was attracted by a mysterious force, condensing into a hazy soul body.
“Blood Serpent Master” and “Corpse Rot Slime!”
These two soul bodies, resembling the outlines of the Mana Spirits, roared and charged towards Meow.
Meow barely managed to pull his sword out before being pierced through by the two Mana Spirit souls.
He stiffened, feeling something leave his body. Looking down, he saw his lower body turning transparent from the bites of two more “Mysterious Snakes.”
His consciousness was instantly cut off, and when he opened his eyes again, he was back inside the Mana Spirit Card.
Just as “Meow” had concealed “Deception” for a crucial moment, the “Soul Burier” held its strongest ultimate skill, intending to use it against a tougher opponent.
However, seeing that Meow only needed one more strike to send the “Soul Burier” back to the underworld, Tom Nixon was forced to command.
The “Soul Burier” summoned the souls of the two Mana Spirits to attack Meow, ignoring his defenses.
After dispatching Meow, the souls of the two Mana Spirits returned to their origins.
Near the Blue Side Summoning Area, only the nearly dead “Soul Burier” and a few fading “Mysterious Snakes” remained.
…
At this moment, the Black Diarumon arrived, grabbing the floating “Solo Sword Sheath” in mid-air.
It grinned, twisting its wrist to swing the sword horizontally.
“Whoosh!”
The fragile body of the “Soul Burier” was instantly sliced open by the “Solo Sword Sheath,” crumbling away.
This five-star Mana Spirit, summoned through a special ritual, lost its life.
…
In an instant, everyone’s attention was drawn.
Zach Wilson exclaimed on the commentary stand, “Mana at zero! Dark Demon Daimon issued a fatal blow to the ‘Soul Burier’ despite knowing Tom Nixon had ‘Double Dead Scream.’ If I’m not mistaken…”
“Double Dead Scream!”
Tom Nixon’s shout drowned out Zach’s voice. The “Secret Rite Card,” already partially activated, was instantly triggered.
A mournful cry pierced the sky, sharp and piercing.
At the spot where the “Soul Burier” died, the dispersed Mana instantly condensed, forming a gray ghost resembling a demon.
The gray ghost stretched out, its hollow eyes filled with chilling winds.
Black Diarumon looked up and saw the sky turn gray.
But in its eyes, a seductive glow flickered, and its smile was particularly alluring.
“Mew!”
…
“Indeed, it’s the same type of Secret Rite Card as Sarah’s—’Azkaban’s Last Words.'”
Dark Demon felt reassured, unable to suppress a smile similar to Black Diarumon’s.
Tom Nixon’s deck lineup bore a strange resemblance to Sarah Swati’s.
The “Corpse Rot Slime’s” ultimate skill—”Feigned Death.”
The “Double Dead Scream” Secret Rite Card.
Both were found in Sarah’s deck.
“Azkaban’s Last Words” releases the souls of the dead, tormenting the opponent with pain through these souls.
In reality, it turns the souls of the dead into demons, possessing the opponent to cause damage.
“Double Dead Scream” works similarly.
In other words, solving the demon created by the “Soul Burier” is enough.
It’s not some kind of instant-death curse.
Tom Nixon specifically revealed this Secret Rite Card to disrupt Dark Demon’s thoughts and intimidate him!
Because he knew this card wasn’t a true “kill move.”
Moreover, once “Double Dead Scream” is activated, there’s an awkward effect—it triggers even if the opponent’s undead die.
That means if Dark Demon summons a “Mana Spirit,” it can also trigger “Double Dead Scream.”
…
With his mind settled, Dark Demon calmly revealed the two Mana Spirit Cards he drew in the fourth round.
[Fortune Dice]
[Wrestler Eagle]
He immediately began summoning the “Wrestler Eagle.”
After Meow was bitten by the “Mysterious Snake,” he had considered sacrificing Meow and the “Trash Slime” to summon the “Big Milk Jar.”
But unexpectedly, Meow was taken out by the “Soul Burier.”
Without Meow, the only三星魔导精灵 available for sacrifice was “Huhu.”
But he drew the “Wrestler Eagle” in the fourth round.
So he decided to temporarily keep “Huhu” and summon the “Wrestler Eagle,” planning to sacrifice it later.
…
Tom Nixon also received two new Mana Spirit Cards.
Unlike Dark Demon, he didn’t summon them immediately but focused more on the battlefield.
When “Double Dead Scream” was triggered, the ghost-like gray spirit lunged at the Black Diarumon.
Its body was like gray mist, reaching Black Diarumon in an instant.
Like the “Soul Burier’s” ultimate skill, this gray spirit ignored defenses.
But the Black Diarumon sneered, swinging the “Solo Sword Sheath” to scatter the approaching mist with a gust of wind.
Then, it slid back and performed a nimble backflip, dodging the attack.
Despite the wailing ghost and chilling winds, anything with form could be avoided.
The Black Diarumon was prepared and couldn’t be hit.
The gray spirit’s duration was short, becoming transparent after just one exchange.
Seeing this, Tom Nixon on the Blue Side platform took a deep breath and reached for another card—the fifth round had begun!
“Wrestler Eagle, attack!”
At the round change, Dark Demon summoned the “Wrestler Eagle.”
“Hacha!”
The Wrestler Eagle showed off its muscles upon appearing, then flapped its wings to accelerate, targeting the Blue Side’s Mana Guidance Ball!
Using a flying Mana Spirit to chase the Mana Guidance Ball and drain the opponent’s energy was a common tactic in Mana Duels.
Dark Demon had effectively used this tactic in his previous duel.
But Tom Nixon was clearly prepared.
When the Wrestler Eagle approached, he started summoning a new Mana Spirit.
Fortunately, out of the four Mana Spirit Cards drawn, two were summonable.
“In the name of Tom Nixon, Mana Summon—’Bloodwing Lizardman!'”
[Card Name: Bloodwing Lizardman]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Subhuman]
[Attribute: Evil]
[Mana: 1300]
[Attack: 1500]
[Defense: 1400]
[Ultimate Skills: Blood Rage, Bloodthirst]
Like the “Bloodwing Lion King,” the “Bloodwing Lizardman” was among the top three-star Mana Spirits.
It had blood-red wings, red skin, a lizard head and tail, and scales covering its body.
It also possessed the ultimate skill— “Blood Rage!”
Unlike the “Bloodwing Lion King,” the “Bloodwing Lizardman” had another ultimate skill— “Bloodthirst!”
Tom Nixon’s core Mana Spirit— “Blood Serpent Master”—also had this ultimate skill.
Mana Spirits with the “Bloodthirst” ultimate skill could absorb the opponent’s blood or life force by piercing their veins with fangs.
In Mana Duels, they absorbed Mana.
They reinforced themselves with “Blood Rage” and replenished their consumption with “Bloodthirst.”
Tom Nixon had done this during his duel with Maly Bond.
…
Standing almost two meters tall, with blood-red wings making it appear even taller, the “Bloodwing Lizardman” towered over the 0.8-meter-tall “Wrestler Eagle.”
But the “Wrestler Eagle” never lacked in aura.
Their stats weren’t vastly different.
Though the “Bloodwing Lizardman” was bulky, the “Wrestler Eagle” was compact and agile.
Two three-star Mana Spirits clashed in the airspace closer to the Blue Side, engaging in fierce combat.
“Bloodwing Lizardman, Blood Rage!”
“Wrestler Eagle, Feather Dance!”
The two duelists issued their commands without delay.
The “Bloodwing Lizardman” roared, shooting blood mist from between its scales, instantly enveloping itself in a bloody haze. Its muscles swelled, hardening like stone.
Its attack and defense clearly increased.
Meanwhile, the “Wrestler Eagle” shot countless feathers from its wings.
Those feathers entered the “Bloodwing Lizardman’s” surroundings, instantly turning red from the blood mist.
And the blood-stained feathers also became heavy, drifting down and mixing with the white feathers, worsening “Blood Wing Lizardman’s” field of vision.
“Wrestler Eagle” took advantage of this, spinning around and slashing its wings like blades against the Blood Wing Lizardman’s crimson bat wings!
The Blood Wing Lizardman lost balance as its wings were injured.
“Wrestler Eagle” then accelerated sharply, charging towards the Blue Side Mana Guidance Ball.
…
At this moment…
Tom Nixon’s disadvantage was already significant.
The only remaining Mana Guidance Elf he had summoned that had not been killed was the “Blood Wing Lizardman.”
Dark Demon, on the other hand, had three… no, four Mana Guidance Elves in play!
If it weren’t for the “Solo Sword Sheath,” which could fly, being afflicted by the “Corpse Rot Curse,” Tom Nixon’s situation would have been even worse.
But now, he still had considerable room to maneuver.
Until the Mana Guidance Ball Life Barrier’s Mana Value reached zero, the Duelist always had a chance to turn the tide.
Tom Nixon, with a serious expression, held the Mana Guidance Card he drew in the fifth round and suddenly slashed it, shouting, “In the name of Tom Nixon, Mana Summoning—’Dragon Blood Potion!'”
…
The appearance of this Mana Guidance Card instantly moved the audience outside the arena.
Pandora Dragon, who specialized in Dragon-type Mana Guidance Elves, and “Baron of the Night” Noah Sharp, were clearly shocked.
Dragons are a very aggressive species biologically.
Life born with mixed dragon blood usually exhibits distinct dragon characteristics—such as dragon horns, scales, wings, and tails.
Only through continuous dilution of the bloodline will these dragon characteristics gradually fade.
The so-called “Dragon Blood Potion” is a product based on this characteristic.
By infecting with “dragon blood,” it changes the species’ lineage.
Externally, this manifests as a change in race or attribute!
The effects of the “Dragon Blood Potion” vary depending on the source of the “dragon blood,” but generally, they are all of this type.
…
After activating the “Dragon Blood Potion,” a beam of light shot out from the card and instantly struck the Blood Wing Lizardman’s head, turning into a glowing potion bottle.
Tom Nixon’s “Dragon Blood Potion” works particularly well on “Blood Control”-type Mana Guidance Elves, especially those similar to snakes or lizards.
Whether it was the “Blood-Sucking Snake Man” before or the current “Blood Wing Lizardman,” they are perfect recipients for his “Dragon Blood Potion.”
As the “Dragon Blood Potion” shattered, the powerful dragon blood scattered.
Most of the potion entered the Blood Wing Lizardman’s head, while a small portion mixed with the blood mist, covering its entire body.
“Aah!”
Already in a “Blood Rage” state, the Blood Wing Lizardman’s blood was extremely active, absorbing the effects of the “Dragon Blood Potion” almost immediately.
Two scales on its head were pushed open, revealing a red dragon horn piercing through the skin, resembling a ruby.
The scales on its body quickly strengthened.
Its body began to transform.
Shoulder muscles bulged, arms and legs became extremely thick, rapidly transforming into a dragon!
[Card Name: Blood Wing Dragonman]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Subhuman]
[Attribute: Dragon]
[Mana: 1600]
[Attack: 1800]
[Defense: 1700]
[Ultimate Skills: Blood Rage, Blood Sucking, Dragon Breath]
Though the star rating did not change, the Blood Wing Lizardman completely transformed into a Blood Wing Dragonman.
While the race remained subhuman, the attribute changed from “Evil” to “Dragon.”
Mana, attack, and defense all increased by 300 points.
In the ultimate skills section, the “Dragon Breath” typical of dragon-type creatures was added!
Completely reborn, the Blood Wing Dragonman’s eyes turned red, with dense veins spreading across its face, appearing extremely fierce, likely losing most of its rationality.
But beyond rationality, unleashing instinct and fighting with the most ferocious posture is precisely Tom Nixon’s fighting style.
…
“Roar!”
Another angry roar.
The Blood Wing Dragonman turned abruptly and spat out a torrent of dragon breath.
Scorching blood flames attacked the Wrestler Eagle, which was attacking the Blue Side Mana Guidance Ball from behind.
Given how intense the “Dragonization” was, the Wrestler Eagle could hardly fail to notice it.
In that brief moment, the Wrestler Eagle had already slashed an opening in the Blue Side Mana Guidance Ball’s Life Barrier, retreating swiftly.
But its tail feathers were ignited by the dragon breath, making its escape somewhat awkward.
[Mana (Blue): 5900-4521]
“Blood Wing Dragonman!”
Tom Nixon immediately warned loudly.
That Blood Wing Dragonman spread its wings, causing blood mist to surge violently, instantly catching up to the Wrestler Eagle. Its long claws shot out like lightning, tearing apart the Wrestler Eagle’s wing!
“Aah!”
The Wrestler Eagle let out a painful cry and fell from the sky.
Under the “Blood Rage” boost, the Blood Wing Dragonman’s attack exceeded 2000, nearly a fatal blow for the Wrestler Eagle with 1200 defense and 1100 mana.
Actually, that claw did not fully connect.
Seeing the feathers in its claws, the red-eyed Blood Wing Dragonman momentarily froze.
But the Wrestler Eagle truly plummeted, as if severely wounded.
This delay gave Dark some precious seconds.
“One-star Mana Guidance Elf one, three-star Mana Guidance Elf one.”
“Using ‘Trash Slime’ and ‘Wrestler Eagle’ as sacrifices, Sacrificial Summon.”
“Come out, Big Milk Jar!”
Amidst the fierce shout, a blinding white light burst from Huhu’s shell, and the falling Wrestler Eagle’s mouth curled, simultaneously turning into light.
The “Big Milk Jar” Mana Guidance Card raised high by Dark also released intense white light.
Three beams intertwined in the air, forming a complex Sacrificial Summon array driven by mana.
A pink baby cow materialized from the large Sacrificial Summon array.
It landed in the Red Side Summoning Area, glanced at the Blood Wing Dragonman, then looked at Huhu beside it and the Red Side Mana Guidance Ball behind it, understanding immediately.
Then, turning around, Big Milk Jar hugged the Red Side Mana Guidance Ball, mooing twice.
Clearly responding to Dark’s expectations.
“Fifth round.”
Dark glanced at the countdown timer on the panel and reached for the deck.
The fifth round was about to end, but he did not draw a card yet.
Only when the situation stabilized could he safely draw a card.
Big Milk Jar’s defense, though not absolute, was solid, making it difficult for the Blood Wing Dragonman to break through.
But completing the defense left a lack of aerial combat power.
“Solitary Sword Sheath” still needed to be paired with “Hero” to unleash its true strength.
“Lion Beast or Deoxys!”
After calling out the names of two Mana Guidance Elves in his heart, Dark drew a card.
But it seemed there was still some deficiency in the bond between him and the Mana Guidance Elves.
[Magic Beast: Eevee]
[Pride III]
The two Mana Guidance Cards appearing together strongly indicated the “Sun Eevee’s” desire to appear.
Dark placed these two Mana Guidance Cards on the right side of his hand, waiting slightly.
“Tik-tok!”
The thirty-second countdown for the fifth round reached zero, starting the thirty-second countdown for the sixth round.
Without hesitation, Dark drew another card.
[Arrogance II (Old)]
[Arrogance II (New)]
The appearance of these new and old “Arrogance II” cards made Dark laugh despite the tense battle.
He then looked up.
Tom Nixon certainly wouldn’t let the Blood Wing Dragonman idle.
Moreover, once the ultimate skill—”Blood Rage”—was activated, it couldn’t be shut off. The Blood Wing Dragonman’s mana was rapidly draining, leaving no time for idleness.
Angered by the Wrestler Eagle’s escape, the Blood Wing Dragonman wrapped itself in bloody fog and dived rapidly, completely ignoring the standing Black Diarumon and Huhu, and launched a furious aerial assault on the “Big Milk Jar,” summoned using the Wrestler Eagle as one of the sacrifices.
But after sensing the Blood Wing Dragonman’s frenzied aura, Big Milk Jar tightly hugged the Mana Guidance Ball, emitting a metallic glow that instantly enveloped its body, forming an indestructible “metal ball.”
Ultimate Skill—”Round Formation!”
In “Round Formation,” Big Milk Jar’s defense of 2000 skyrocketed by 50%, reaching a terrifying 3000.
Unlike other Mana Guidance Elves with 3000 defense, it was a 360-degree spherical defense!
Basically, there were no weak spots.
Therefore, when the Blood Wing Dragonman, filled with rage, opened its massive mouth and bit at Big Milk Jar in front of Huhu, Huhu remained calm.
“Clang!”
A sound like metal clashing.
Cracks appeared on the Blood Wing Dragonman’s two teeth.
It immediately let out a painful scream and reared back its head.
…
This scene made Tom Nixon frown deeply on the Blue Side Competitors’ Platform.
The continuous use of “Blood Rage” requires the effect of “Blood Sucking” to be effective.
But since the Blood Wing Dragonman started “Blood Rage,” it hasn’t bitten any flesh, so it can’t replenish any mana.
If this continues, there’s no need for Dark to act; the Blood Wing Dragonman will self-destruct.
On the Blue Side Summoning Area, that black cat holding a sword performed an extremely despicable act.
Tom didn’t know whether it was事先吩咐的，还是黑迪路兽自己做的。
但此时黑迪路兽确实守在蓝方召唤区——也就是他的召唤区，而不是回到红方召唤区。
这种近乎“守尸”的行为，让他根本无法在召唤区召唤出第一阶梯的Mana Guidance Elf——除非是能在空中飞行的。
否则在第一阶梯的Mana Guidance Elf被召唤出来的瞬间，恐怕就要面对迪路兽无情的斩杀。
“实在是太卑劣了！”
汤姆?尼克松看着新摸到的Mana Guidance Card，眉头皱得更深了。
…
而在环形带上。
麦克?欧文看着那只同样由“小恶魔兽”进化而成的黑猫，不禁回忆起了“恶魔兽”。
当初在情人节街头决斗中，他把自己关在三重青铜门内，那只“恶魔兽”就是这样守在近前，一只一只地对他召唤出来的第一阶梯Mana Guidance Elf痛下杀手。
如今，这只本质上是同一物种的Mana Guidance Elf竟然也在正式的决斗比赛中做出了这种行径……
-还真别说，看着挺爽！
“果然人类的本质就是幸灾乐祸。”
麦克?欧文自我反省，又瞥了一眼身边咬牙切齿的安格斯?杰弗里，更乐了。
将自己的快乐建立在别人的痛苦之上。
Indeed, human nature is indeed to take pleasure in others’ misfortune.
Up, that’s the true essence of life!
…
Life is unpredictable.
So is the life of a creature.
Black Diarumon idly toyed with the “Holy Sword” in its hand, sensing the hidden “divine” aura within it, which was completely incompatible with its own attributes.
But so what?
It still played with it at will.
With a sweet smile, Black Diarumon slashed the air thrice towards the Red Side’s summoning area, feeling satisfied.
…
On the Blue Side’s competitors’ platform, Tom Nixon’s expression darkened even more.
He had to perform a preparatory summon during the brief pauses when the “Blood Wyvern Person” attacked.
He needed to waste a precious “Mana Card” to create a platform in the air before he could begin the summoning.
Fortunately, his “Mana Card” was versatile enough.
Thus, at the start of the sixth round, just as the “Blood Wyvern Person” was almost breaking its teeth, Tom Nixon activated a “Magic Spell Card!”
In an instant…
A trickle of blood flowed out from the card.
Following the blood, more blood surged forth.
Soon, it turned into a massive wave!
Tom Nixon used this magic card, “Blood Pool,” to draw a spell circle in the air, forming a platform of condensed blood!
This extraordinary use beyond the capabilities of a Mana Card amazed the professors watching the duel.
Especially the kind-eyed old professor who brought Tom Nixon back from the slums, who gently stroked his long beard and nodded continuously.
Clearly, he was extremely pleased with Tom Nixon’s current growth.
“Amazing, truly amazing!”
…
After successfully creating a “blood platform” nearly level with the competitors’ platform, Tom Nixon could finally begin summoning another first-tier Mana Spirit.
But simultaneously, Dark had already successfully summoned the “Magical Beast: Eevee.”
The appearance of this fox-like Mana Spirit instantly made Tom Nixon feel wary.
He stopped chanting and shouted loudly, “Blood Wyvern Person, change targets!”
“Change targets?”
The “Blood Wyvern Person,” overwhelmed by blood and rage, turned its head around forcefully.
What it saw were Huhu, protected by a hard shell, and the small Eevee that Dark had deliberately summoned in the corner of the Red Side’s summoning area.
Eevee quietly nestled in the corner, observing carefully, trying to conceal itself.
“Grr…”
Six seconds…
Just six seconds.
It could be reborn and stand shoulder to shoulder with the Sun!
But it was noticed by the “Blood Wyvern Person.”
The “Blood Wyvern Person” suddenly widened its eyes, finally catching the scent of its target.
At that moment, it opened its mouth, ready to spew out its short-cooldown “Dragon Breath” again, burning the little thing to a crisp.
“Zap!”
At that instant.
Huhu’s eyes suddenly burst with white light, using its final “Ultimate Skill” — “Power Trick”!
Protecting its family was its mission!
“Zap zap!”
As soon as the “Blood Wyvern Person” spat out its breath, it suddenly felt a tremendous force on its feet.
It was lifted up by the sudden surge of power, causing its breath to lose its aim, passing over the small Eevee’s head.
Then, a mark of “Pride” suddenly appeared on Eevee’s forehead!
Golden light shone down, enveloping it.
Its body became slender and graceful, its fluffy tail elongating into a cat-like tail, splitting at the end like a cat’s.
Its slender neck lifted, revealing an elegant and noble posture.
Eevee leaped lightly.
When it emerged from the light, it had evolved from “Eevee” into the embodiment of “Pride” — “Sun Eevee”!
It was only four o’clock in the afternoon, and although the sunlight was waning, it was still bright.
The red gem on Sun Eevee’s forehead flickered slightly, its mana increasing once more.
“Bottom Force!”
…
“It has been summoned.”
Tom Nixon felt a sinking sensation in his heart.
Once the “Sun Eevee,” capable of using “Telekinesis,” appeared, his Mana Guidance Ball could no longer rest easy.
“I must speed up!”
He swung his Mana Card with force.
Three seconds later, a brand new Mana Spirit appeared on the “blood platform.”
Meanwhile, enraged by the “blood platform,” Black Diarumon turned and rushed back toward the “Blood Wyvern Person” still on the ground.
“Blood Wyvern Person, fight!”
Tom Nixon roared after the successful summon.
Under normal circumstances, he should have ordered the “Blood Wyvern Person” to fly, avoiding the attack from two four-star Mana Spirits.
But he was Tom Nixon.
And under this crisis, the “Blood Wyvern Person” seemed to resonate with him, its blood mist surging violently.
It took a powerful step, kicking away the weakened Huhu, then charged madly toward the nearby “Sun Eevee.”
Sun Eevee looked proud, its forehead gem glowing brightly, ready to use Telekinesis.
But Dark’s command came instantly.
“Sun Eevee, Future Sight!”
Without hesitation, it changed skills and cast “Future Sight.”
By the time it completed the spell, the “Blood Wyvern Person” was already close.
But it remained calm, “Telekinesis” instantly activated, deflecting the sweeping dragon claw.
The “Blood Wyvern Person’s” dragon claw hung naturally, reaching its knees, and was lethal when swung.
But Sun Eevee wasn’t a Mana Spirit that would clash head-on.
After deflecting the “Blood Wyvern Person’s” dragon claw with “Telekinesis,” Sun Eevee leaped to the side, turning and running toward Black Diarumon.
The “Blood Wyvern Person” let out a fierce roar, twisting its body instantly, a thick dragon tail swinging out, its shadow falling on Sun Eevee.
Despite not looking at the “Blood Wyvern Person,” Sun Eevee seemed to have eyes on its back, leaping high as the dragon tail swept past.
It landed gracefully, continuing its advance.
That composure and grace reminded one of the golden-haired youth on the Red Side’s platform, evoking a sense of admiration.
The “Blood Wyvern Person” missed again, immediately giving chase.
In its “Rage” state, its speed was faster than Sun Eevee.
But Black Diarumon also charged forward, crossing paths with Sun Eevee in an instant, swinging its “Holy Sword” at the “Blood Wyvern Person.”
It had a “Hero Slays Dragon” vibe.
…
Thus,
Sun Eevee and Black Diarumon completely swapped strategies.
Black Diarumon excitedly swung its “Holy Sword,” engaging the ferocious “Blood Wyvern Person.”
And Sun Eevev suddenly concentrated “Telekinesis,” shooting toward the Blue Side’s Mana Guidance Ball.
– Repeating the old trick!
…
“I’m not Stewart.”
But on the Blue Side’s platform, Tom Nixon sneered.
His second Mana Summon was complete.
On the “blood platform,” there were now two Mana Spirits.
This time, he would use these two Mana Spirits as sacrifices for the “Sacrificial Summoning Spell!”
Unlike Stewart Fane’s level, Tom Nixon’s “Sacrificial Summoning Spell” wasn’t quite at the three-second limit, but close—just five seconds were required!
Five seconds was incredibly short.
Even in a Mana Duel where every second counted, he could easily secure it with the help of the two successfully summoned three-star Mana Spirits.
Moreover, one of the summoned three-star Mana Spirits was a specialized “Death Guardian”!
[Card Name: Death Guardian]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Undead]
[Attribute: Dark]
[Mana: 1000]
[Attack: 0]
[Defense: 1250]
[Ultimate Skill: Death Guard]
This was an extremely special Mana Spirit.
Its entire body was just a leg bone, unknown from what creature.
This leg bone was as thick as a bucket, about two meters tall, with no feet but black, sticky appendages.
Complex black patterns carved into the pale bone made it resemble a common totem pole in a beastman tribe.
But atop this bone totem, there were similar black appendages, with two snail-like eyes protruding from them.
This was the “Death Guardian.”
Its movement speed was virtually zero, with no attack capability, only 1000 mana points, and defense of only 1250 points, far below 1500.
Its sole ultimate skill gave it formidable defensive capabilities.
When Sun Eevee’s “Telekinesis” surged forward like an arrow, “Death Guardian” immediately activated its sole ultimate skill—”Death Guard”!
Around it, layer upon layer of transparent barriers spread outward, forming a vast shield composed of numerous polygons, blocking the “Telekinesis.”
“Death Guard” had only one effect—”Damage Halved!”
Moreover, it was a passive skill of the “Death Guardian,” a constant ultimate skill with no consumption.
Its strength was based on the “Death Guardian’s” defense.
This meant any attack under 2500 points couldn’t harm it.
Sun Eevee’s “Telekinesis” was actually a low-power ultimate skill, even with the Sun’s power, it was unlikely to exceed the threshold of “Death Guard.”
Such a powerful defense-specialized Mana Spirit was practically a super guard for the Mana Guidance Ball.
If it were Dark, he might use it to its fullest potential, not sacrificing it immediately.
But Tom Nixon showed no regret.
After the “Death Guardian” blocked a single “Telekinesis,” he immediately used it as a sacrifice for the “Sacrificial Summoning Spell.”
When the “Death Guardian” was sacrificed, Dark couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised.
But that was after the round switch.
…
In the “Blood Wyvern Person’s” agonizing cry, the duel entered its seventh round.
…
“Battle Phase (7)” [30s]
…
Tom Nixon was still completing his final summon.
Dark drew the two Mana Cards for this round from the top of his deck.
Then…
Tom Nixon successfully completed the “Sacrificial Summoning Spell.”
The two three-star Mana Spirits on the “blood platform” turned into light.
With the large sacrificial summoning circle unfolding in the air.
No Mana Spirits belonging to Tom Nixon remained on the field.
But a smile crept onto his lips.
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