Chapter 600: Dark Demon Draws All Eyes (10k)
The two exhibition matches undoubtedly brought the audience’s interest in simulated duels to its peak.
Even after Pandora and Winnie stepped down from the stage, the lingering excitement remained outside the arena.
Audiences chattered incessantly about the cards and tactics showcased in the matches, particularly those counterattacks, counterattacks, and more counterattacks!
“Counter Shield” and “Mutual Destruction” became the most frequently mentioned cards.
After all, these were extraordinary cards rarely seen even in Mana Duels, and the exhilaration of turning the tables in desperate situations was endlessly captivating.
Additionally, distinctive Mana Spirit Cards like “Huhu,” “Lion Beast,” and “Blue-Eyed White Dragon” were also frequently discussed.
Audiences couldn’t help but discuss the origins of these Mana Spirit Cards—where did they come from? Which duelists did they originate from?
Not only the spectators outside, but even the students and professors in the circular stands were highly interested in the simulated duels.
At least at Saint Maryann Academy, the trend of simulated duels surpassing Mana Chess as the top entertainment was beginning to show.
Dark and Claire were delighted by this.
In this positive atmosphere, the current “Silver Cup” finally entered its official competition phase.
Host Judy, with her articulate speech, gradually guided the audience’s attention back to the “Silver Cup.”
Her main concern was whether the “Silver Cup,” which was primarily for second-year novice duelists, would seem less exciting under the shadow of the two exhibition matches.
However, knowing that the audience had come specifically for the “Silver Cup,” she no longer worried excessively.
“We have fifteen minutes of rest time before the official scoring round begins. Afterward, our beloved Vice Principal will announce the start of the competition.”
“And during this fifteen-minute break, each Dueling Arena will offer limited-edition Duel Disks—those who purchase a Duel Disk today will receive twenty basic card packs!”
“((=????? ? =?????)) Hurry up if you want to buy one!”
…
The audience had fifteen minutes of rest time, but the second-year students did not.
When the piano piece “Dying Breath of Hasca” played during the break, every second-year duelist felt their “Selection Card” vibrate.
“Bip bip bip—”
A series of beeps sounded almost simultaneously.
Dark felt a stir and, like his classmates, reached into his card pack to retrieve the “Selection Card.”
He activated it with mana.
Indeed, it was the schedule for the “scoring round”!
Generally, the “Silver Cup” scoring rounds involved multiple matches happening concurrently.
Only at the opening ceremony were these matches held sequentially on the central stage.
To ensure the opening ceremony was sufficiently spectacular, the Dueling Club intentionally adjusted the schedule.
For example, they moved some matches with famous or skilled participants to today afternoon or evening.
Thus, when Dark opened “?”, he suddenly paused.
Tudor next to him noticed his reaction and, without even opening his own “?”, leaned over to peek.
Dark instinctively tilted the “Selection Card” away and then straightened it, saying, “There’s nothing to see.”
“Haha, you’re busy.” Tudor chuckled and quickly pulled back.
Then, he nervously opened his own “?”.
The first line of the schedule popped out:
【Teddy Dolong VS Dark Demon】
【Time: October 4th, Match 11】
…
Dark glanced at Tudor and shrugged, returning his gaze.
Today’s announced schedule did not include matches for Saturday and Sunday.
But his schedule showed three matches.
Though spread across different time slots, having three matches seemed unreasonable.
“Are they trying to milk every last bit out of me?”
“I remember the Dueling Club president this year is Inia Knight from the Knight Academy, right?”
“Tsk!”
…
“Yay!”
Just as Dark was inwardly grumbling, Pistons suddenly exclaimed excitedly from his other side.
Dark asked curiously, “What happened?”
Pistons grinned proudly, “Well, I’m off today. My first match should be tomorrow or the day after.”
“Oh.” Dark nodded and turned back, preparing to adjust his mindset for the upcoming duel.
“By the way, Dark, how about you?” Pistons asked, “Tudor said you have many matches, what kind?”
“Nothing much.” Dark replied, “It’s just that there are quite a few matches.”
As he spoke, he tilted his “Selection Card” towards Pistons.
Pistons lowered his head to read:
【Dark Demon VS Wit Gold】
【Time: October 4th, Match 1】
…
“Hey, Wit, you’re in the first match?” Robert nudged Wit in the second-year Knight Academy section, asking.
Wit quickly moved aside, saying, “What are you talking about, you saw it too.”
Robert chuckled, “Those guys from the Dueling Club are really annoying. They put you and Dark in the first match. How do you feel about that?”
Wit took a deep breath, “What else can I do? Although I know it might be too early, this is truly my dream opportunity. Even if I can’t grab it, I’ll try… Wait, aren’t you thinking of getting Dark to avenge you?”
Robert’s eyes flickered, “Of course not. I’m definitely rooting for you.”
Wit sneered, “I trust you, redneck! Even if I lose, it won’t be too embarrassing!”
Robert whispered, “That’s hard to say…”
Wit suddenly shuddered and raised an eyebrow, “What?”
Robert hurriedly said, “Of course I believe you won’t be trampled on. After all, you just beat me. Right?”
Wit suddenly felt speechless and sat down listlessly, deeply inhaling toward Dark’s direction.
Every time he saw Dark’s back, he subconsciously wanted to check his “Forbidden Love” card.
But unconsciously, he hadn’t used that card to peek into others’ emotions in a long time.
Wit suddenly asked Robert, “Do you think helping him just now will increase my好感度?”
Robert slowly turned to him, surprised, seemingly shocked by Wit’s sudden thought.
“Don’t look at me like that.” Wit turned away, looking at Dark again, “He’s not just our savior, but he saved my mother too. Of course, I want to get along well with him. But it seems difficult.”
Robert blinked, suddenly slapping his forehead, “It must be because you’re too weak! Yes, you’re too weak to catch his attention.”
Wit: “Huh?”
Robert patted his shoulder meaningfully, “Show your best, young man.”
Wit looked confused.
…
On the other side…
Second-year Mana Academy section.
Sarah Swati fiddled with her “Selection Card,” lost in thought.
After a while, she suddenly asked, “Heidi, do you have a match this afternoon?”
Her die-hard supporter, Heidi Euphemia, nodded, “Yes, Match 7. What about you?”
Sarah slightly raised her head, “I don’t have one this afternoon.”
Heidi: “Then…”
Sarah smiled, “But I do tonight.”
Heidi asked curiously, “Who’s your opponent then? Who’s so unlucky to face you?”
Sarah shook her head, “I need to leave for a bit. I probably can’t watch your match this afternoon.”
Heidi looked startled.
Sarah said seriously, “I need to prepare. Tonight’s opponent is formidable!”
“Formidable?” Heidi couldn’t help guessing, “Emma?”
Sarah shook her head, “It’s Dark!”
She placed her “Selection Card” back in the card pack and whispered, “I still have an experiment to complete, hoping to make it in time. You must do your best in your match!”
Heidi nodded, “I will. Even though the opponent is Justin Wayne…”
Sarah clenched her fist, “You’re both seniors, with similar strength. The outcome is uncertain. I believe in you.”
Heidi blushed slightly and hurriedly said, “I’ll definitely win!”
Sarah nodded satisfactorily and left the spectator area.
…
With about five minutes left until the fifteen-minute break ended, Dark received a reminder to go to the competitor waiting room.
He said a few words to Tudor and Pistons beside him and headed outside.
Receiving the entry reminder weren’t just him and Wit; several students ahead of them in the lineup also exited.
When Dark saw Diana, she was already running over.
“Which match are you in?”
“Second!” Diana chirped excitedly.
Clearly, she was very excited about her upcoming match.
Dark knew she and Rose almost always registered for the novice tournaments every week. In terms of practical experience, she might already be better than him.
“I’m in the first match. Let’s go.” Dark smiled slightly and led the way into the competitor passage.
…
A few minutes later, the first batch of second-year competitors arrived at the competitor waiting room.
The Dueling Club member responsible for announcing identities stood at the door, checking everyone’s identity one by one.
Upon entering the waiting room, Dark went to the window and found the view perfect, allowing him to see the entire stage.
“Professor Shylph is on stage!” Diana exclaimed excitedly.
Other students gathered around upon hearing this.
As classmates, they got along well enough when there wasn’t any rivalry.
A group of them crowded at the window, watching Professor Shylph give a passionate speech on stage.
No one knew why.
While they disliked such formal speeches when seated, the change of location made the speeches seem different.
Students eagerly discussed Professor Shylph’s words, creating a lively atmosphere.
But after watching for a while, Dark quietly slipped out.
He felt uncomfortable being watched by Wit, who seemed to be staring at him from the crowd.
“Just another duel coming up. Why stare? If you keep staring, I…”
Dark muttered to himself and walked toward the waiting room door.
Professor Shylph’s speech was nearing its end. Next up would be the first match.
Honestly, he had been waiting eagerly for this moment, even feeling a bit impatient.
The two exhibition matches had reignited his passion for dueling.
…
“This year’s second-year students remain as vibrant as ever. The current ‘Silver Cup’ promises to be equally exciting. As the academy’s vice principal, I sincerely wish every student can learn knowledge and advance through the competition, becoming a sufficiently excellent Magus!”
Professor Shylph on stage still looked serious, slightly dimming her beauty, but her voice reached everyone’s ears, making them instinctively pay close attention.
Listen.
After her long speech, she finally pressed the button, looked up, and announced, “The opening of this year’s ‘Silver Cup’ begins now!”
The applause from the audience instantly surged like a tidal wave.
Professor Shylph nodded slightly and stepped down from the stage.
Then, the host Judy took the microphone and immediately said, “Let us warmly welcome the two contestants who will take the stage in the first duel of this year’s ‘Silver Cup.'”
“First is the contestant assigned to the Red Side platform, a second-year student from the Knight Academy… Yes, it’s none other than the well-known ‘Hero’s Child’—Wit Gold!”
Wit and Robert’s exhibition match had clearly earned him more popularity.
The applause from the audience was even more intense.
Judy nodded contentedly and continued, “And then, the contestant assigned to the Blue Side platform, a second-year student from the Noble Academy…”
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Judy’s face, but she quickly adjusted herself and loudly declared, “Some of you may have heard his name. Indeed, he is last year’s ‘Crimson Star’ winner and now the top student of the second year—Dark Demon!”
When Dark Demon’s name came out of Judy’s mouth, especially for the audience outside in the stands, there was a moment of stillness as they seemed to recall the familiarity of the name.
However, Alvaraite Saint Diemond at the front row was already clapping vigorously.
The ladies around her, Lady Camilla and Viscountess Floretty, also slowly began to clap.
The audience, seemingly recalling having heard the name just half an hour ago, erupted in a thunderous applause that echoed through the hall.
In the midst of this unprecedented applause, Dark and Wit walked out onto the competitors’ passage, led by staff members to the central dueling arena.
They exchanged a brief glance before heading to their respective platforms on either side of the arena.
Dark took the opportunity of climbing the stairs to glance at the audience, spotting Alvaraite and the two aunts, along with Lady Olivia, at the front row.
He waved towards them after stepping onto the platform, and when Alvaraite responded with a wave, he turned to face the spellboard.
“A long-awaited novice tournament,” Dark muttered under his breath, inputting mana to activate the spellboard.
The amplifier started up, and he knew that anything he said next would be broadcast throughout the venue.
To liven up the atmosphere, he opened his mouth and said, “I haven’t had much chance to speak earlier, Wit. You’ve made great progress. Your performance in the exhibition match was impressive.”
Wit’s expression faltered, and after a moment, he managed to force out a word, “Thank you.”
Dark smiled slightly and said, “It should be me thanking you. I never expected our first match in the ‘Silver Cup’ to be against you. So, did you prepare well?”
“Of course,” Wit nodded, feeling something was off about the conversation.
Dark replied with a smile, “I hope we both gain what we need from this duel.”
Wit subconsciously agreed, “I hope so too.”
Then, Dark stepped back slightly and took out the pre-constructed “Bliss” deck from his mana card deck, checking it before placing it in the card slot on the spellboard.
Seeing that Wit had also begun preparing, he retrieved his deck from his mana card deck.
Though he had spent these past couple of days practicing simulated duels, the “Silver Cup” had been around longer than just those days, and he had prepared a usable deck beforehand, so he felt somewhat assured.
Once both decks were in place, the referee and commentator ascended to their respective platforms.
Today’s commentator was still Zach Wilson.
Now a fifth-year student, Zach Wilson had steadily established himself within the Dueling Club—still as a commentator, and specifically for the novice tournaments.
Dark was quite familiar with this senior from the Noble Academy, nodding amicably when Zach Wilson looked over.
Zach Wilson promptly acknowledged him and felt a strange sense of honor…
“Cough.” He quickly cleared his throat and entered commentary mode.
Today, he had a mission!
There was a saying that new officials bring three initial acts of reform.
Although Edwin Clarissa, the new president of the Noble History Research Society, hadn’t shown much initially, today marked the ignition of his reforms!
Zach Wilson was not in a crisis but had received a mission.
Standing on the commentary platform, he could directly observe the performances of the second-year students.
Edwin had given him a very important task—to discover and record talents among the second-year students.
This included not only the Noble Academy but also talents from the other three academies.
For the Noble History Research Society to lead the entire Noble Academy to victory in the Academy Cup, understanding both oneself and one’s opponents was crucial.
Besides uncovering talents within their own academy, it was equally necessary to spy on and grasp the talents of other academies.
Zach Wilson bore this responsibility.
Unlike in Angus Jeffrey’s time, Edwin didn’t force people to act according to his wishes; instead, he often offered more than just value in return. This made the members of the Noble History Research Society more willing to serve him.
“This duel, regardless of which academy, should be taken very seriously.”
Zach Wilson adjusted his mindset and increased his volume, “Ladies and gentlemen, good day! I’m your commentator, Zach Wilson. Those who frequently watch novice tournaments must already be familiar with me.
To cut to the chase, today’s first official match will be performed by the ‘Hero’s Child,’ Wit Gold, and the ‘Valkyrie’s Child.’ Let’s see their initial offering.
Perhaps many haven’t noticed, but Wit Gold is a student of the Knight Academy. Therefore, this year’s ‘Silver Cup’ remains a contest between the Noble Academy and the Knight Academy!”
“Blow—”
The referee blew the whistle.
The words “Standby Phase” slowly appeared above the dueling arena.
Before the platforms of both contestants, the current mana values of the Magic Guidance Ball Life Barriers were displayed.
The audience was already accustomed to these numbers.
However, during the exhibition matches, the burning flames of the life value frames suddenly made the audience realize how versatile the system could be.
At this point, looking at the numbers seemed rather monotonous.
In fact, since the end of the war, Magic Duels had maintained a dominant position in competitions.
Therefore, there hadn’t been significant improvements in equipment and appearance.
Now, with the surge of simulated duels, perhaps it might break its monopoly… who knows!
…
The audience’s perception did not affect the two contestants, as their thoughts wouldn’t turn into subtitles in front of them.
Dark placed his hand on the spellboard, feeling the vibrations as it shuffled automatically, and mentally rehearsed possible scenarios and responses.
Until the shuffling ended and the referee blew the whistle again, he completely focused his mind on the duel ahead.
“Standby Phase” was followed by a countdown of “30 seconds.”
Both players drew their cards simultaneously!
The duel truly began!
…
Each round of the simulated duel lacked a countdown, giving duelists ample time to think and react.
But this couldn’t be replicated in a Magic Duel.
The speed of thinking and reacting was also considered in a Magic Duel.
Both sides seized the short thirty seconds, drawing their cards almost simultaneously.
“One, two, three, four, five.”
Five Magic Cards were in hand, and Dark alternated them to his left hand, spreading them like a fan.
His emerald-green eyes glimmered slightly.
[“Huhu”]
[“Elemental: Ibut”]
[“Bliss II”]
[“Moon Pendant”]
[“Bliss III”]
“Though not the best choice, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad thing.”
“It’s the first match of the ‘Silver Cup,’ can’t end too quickly.”
“Let’s see how much progress you’ve made in the past six months.”
Dark suddenly looked up and met Wit’s gaze, who was checking his hand.
Wit, sensing something, slightly raised his eyes, but their gazes met briefly before he averted his eyes in embarrassment.
“Tick!”
The sound of the phase change abruptly rang out.
The thirty-second countdown passed in an instant.
“Standby Phase” ended,
“Battle Phase” began.
Both players instinctively recited their normal summon spells at this moment.
From first to second year, even Robert had compressed his normal summon time to nearly seven seconds.
Rose could complete her summon in less than five seconds.
Wit’s talent surpassed Rose’s, so compressing the summon time to three seconds wouldn’t be surprising.
On the contrary, that would be the norm.
However, whether due to his state of mind or performance, he still took about four seconds to complete the summon.
Of course, this one-second difference wasn’t significant at this level of duel.
But seeing the glow in the opponent’s summon zone while he was still casting his spell inevitably brought a sense of frustration.
…
On the Blue Side summon zone,
Dark didn’t take any unconventional path and directly summoned “Huhu.”
Though he had moved past the “Choose Huhu if available” phase, starting with “Huhu” was still a safe choice.
When this bug-like creature with a red “shell” materialized in the summon light, the audience who had seen it vividly in the exhibition match gasped in surprise.
The spectators at the dueling venue changed frequently, and few had seen Dark’s matches.
Moreover, Dark rarely appeared on stage.
Many only now realized where the card “Huhu” originated from in the simulated duel.
“Is this the designer’s own Magic Golem?”
Various speculations arose, and the atmosphere became lively.
During this brief pause, a summon light also appeared in the Blue Side summon zone.
It was neither Wit’s signature “Gigant” nor the “Radiant Python,” but another three-star Magic Golem that Dark had not seen before.
Dark raised his nose, catching a whiff of blood.
On the Red Side summon zone, a red-skinned goblin stood quietly.
This red goblin hunched over, appearing quite old, with a withered wizard hat on its head, holding a branch wand with a “?” shaped tip.
It seemed more like Tom Nixon’s style than Wit’s.
“Blood and dungeon mixed style?”
Dark smiled.
“Quite fresh!”
[Card Name: Blood Goblint Wizard]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Demihuman]
[Attribute: Evil]
[Mana: 1500]
[Attack: 900]
[Defense: 400]
[Ultimate Skills: Goblin Summoning Spell, Goblin Rage Spell, Goblin Shield Spell.]
Though lacking in attack and defense, this “Blood Goblint Wizard” was an orange card with three ultimate skills!
Wit’s choice of it as his first summon clearly showed his confidence in it.
Almost the instant the “Blood Goblint Wizard” appeared, he swiftly issued commands.
“Summon Goblin!”
—
Then, that “Bloody Goblin Mage” stomped hard on the branch staff, and three beams of red light shot out from the top of the staff in quick succession.
With each beam of red light landing, a red-skinned goblin appeared.
After the three beams of red light, there stood three “Bloody Goblins” in front of the “Bloody Goblin Mage.”
Among these three “Bloody Goblins,” one was large and muscular, while the other two were relatively smaller, making their disparity in position quite evident.
“A three-star ‘Bloody Goblin Leader,’ and two two-star ‘Bloody Goblin Warriors,’ perhaps?”
Dark felt slightly surprised.
“I wonder if they can be used as sacrifices? If so, they would be rare Mana Spirits.”
Just as he was analyzing the situation of those goblins, the three summoned “Bloody Goblins” charged toward the Blue Zone.
Their speed wasn’t fast.
Under normal circumstances, they wouldn’t be able to break through “Huhu’s” defense.
But this was a Mana Duel, not a simulated duel.
The opponent didn’t need to defeat “Huhu”; they just needed to pass by it to attack the Mana Guidance Ball.
Dark didn’t have the habit of dragging the Mana Guidance Ball around from the start. He slightly curled his fingers and picked out the Magical Beast: Eevee from his hand.
“In the name of Dark Demon, Mana Summoning!”
The second summon quickly followed,
Before the three “Bloody Goblins” could even cross half the field, Dark had successfully summoned the Magical Beast: Eevee!
“Gooey!”
Eevee emerged from the light, opening its eyes wide to observe the surroundings.
Though the three ugly goblins looked fierce, they couldn’t make it feel afraid.
It was eagerly awaiting evolution.
…
After Dark completed his summon, Wit had already started his second round of summoning.
But when the Red Zone summoned its second Mana Spirit, Dark had already begun his third round of summoning.
Halfway through the first round, Dark had already completed three summons.
The three “Bloody Goblins” charged across half the field and all rushed towards Eevee!
Picking on the weak was deeply ingrained in the nature of this species.
But pink light had already descended.
“Gooey!”
Eevee leaped forward, actively bathing in the light of “Bliss.”
But in the next moment, its little face fell.
“Gooeygooey!”
Dark Demon laughed on the Blue Zone Competitors’ Platform and placed the “Bliss II” on the Spellboard.
No matter how much Eevee resisted, it couldn’t change the fact that he hadn’t used “Bliss III.”
However, under the effect of “Bliss II,” although Eevee didn’t evolve, it successfully upgraded to two stars.
“Eevee, create the Misty Field!”
The Fairy-type “Misty Field (Bliss)” was the bane of the “Blood” series!
Eevee puffed up its cheeks, smacking its paw, and instantly a pink mist rose, rapidly spreading towards the battlefield ahead.
In the blink of an eye, the Misty Field covered the Blue Zone.
The three “Bloody Goblins” seemed to be in a fairyland, floating amidst the mist.
Of course, they didn’t have the leisure for such indulgence.
…
On the commentary platform, Zach Wilson was trying his best to interact with the audience using his commentary techniques.
Eevee’s transformation exceeded his understanding, and he was completely unfamiliar with the “Misty Field.”
The audience couldn’t imagine what else this Mana Spirit could do besides being cute after seeing it in the exhibition match.
The “Misty Field” did not hinder the three “Bloody Goblins.”
They continued charging forward.
But at this moment, Dark issued a new command: “Eevee, use ‘Full Moon.'”
“Gooey!”
Eevee’s big eyes widened, and faintly pink hearts appeared from its eyes.
The three “Bloody Goblins” being stared at suddenly stopped in their tracks.
Each of them stood transfixed, staring at Eevee with their arms hanging down, losing their desire to attack.
…
On the Red Zone Competitors’ Platform, after Wit successfully summoned his second Mana Spirit — “Bloody Ogre” — he urgently ordered, “Bloody Goblin Mage, use ‘Goblin Fury!'”
“Roar!” The old Goblin Mage immediately raised the branch staff and shot out three more intense beams of bloody light from the top.
But when these three bloody beams entered the heads of the three Bloody Goblins, they sank into the ground like sinking into mud, without causing any ripples.
Under the effect of the “Misty Field (Bliss),” targets enveloped in fairy mist wouldn’t fall into abnormal states and thus wouldn’t go berserk.
Moreover, the “Misty Field (Bliss)” lasted for five rounds!
Although this wasn’t long in actual combat, it was sufficient in the high-stakes Mana Duel.
Dark folded his arms and watched Wit perform.
…
The duel had just begun, and the emotions of the two participants inside the arena hadn’t fully surfaced, but the spectators outside were already tense.
Ophelia Brad interlocked her fingers, gripping tightly, her lips pursed.
Wit’s “Bloodline” heritage had been activated during the last secret path.
She had no choice but to make Tom Nixon Wit’s “enthusiastic senior,” guiding him.
Tom Nixon’s guidance indeed showed results, but the Mana Spirit’s Field Spell…
“Don’t be nervous.”
Hephaestus patted her shoulder, slightly calming her down.
But before she could say thank you, Hephaestus continued.
“There’s no way we can win.”
Ophelia’s expression froze.
…
In the arena.
Seeing the three “Bloody Goblins” trapped in the mist turn into harmless fatlings, Wit could only order the “Bloody Ogre” to attack.
The “Bloody Ogre,” emitting bloody radiance, fiercely slapped its chest, its face twisted in a vicious expression, and charged into the “Misty Field”!
But just as it barely broke through the mist, Eevee suddenly threw it a flirtatious glance.
(Eee~)
Eevee used “Pout.”
The “Bloody Ogre’s” attack power decreased.
Its thick, powerful arm became limp.
Not only did the attack power decrease, but also the force and speed of its attacks.
Eevee, looking cute, sidestepped and avoided the “Bloody Ogre’s” attack.
…
This first round passed swiftly amid the friendly interactions of the Mana Spirits.
…
“Ding!”
“Battle Phase” (30 seconds)
…
The second round began.
Although Dark’s demeanor was relaxed, his card-drawing speed remained unchanged.
As he received two new Mana Cards, a noticeable smile appeared on his lips.
Demon Fox Beast
Fairy Eevee
With the “Demon Fox Beast” and “Bliss III,” the formula for victory was set.
But it was far from blissful!
Dark focused more on “Fairy Eevee,” pondering how to summon it.
But the on-site duel shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Unconsciously, Dark had become too relaxed.
…
On the Red Zone Competitors’ Platform.
After drawing two Mana Cards, Wit issued an order: “Bloody Goblin Mage, use ‘Goblin Blood Shield!'”
The “Bloody Goblin Mage” immediately raised the branch staff, creating a blood shield that completely surrounded itself in a 360-degree circle.
The Red Zone Mana Guidance Ball behind it was naturally also enveloped.
Then, Wit immediately began the “Sacrificial Summoning Spell!”
…
Dark keenly noticed Wit’s actions. He summoned the “Demon Fox Beast” in a blink.
The “Demon Fox Beast,” with a cold demeanor like an ice beauty, half-crouched and stood up from the pink fairy mist.
Its brows were cold and charming, with captivating fox eyes.
But as soon as it appeared, the “Demon Fox Beast” swung its fist without hesitation.
“Bang!”
The smaller “Bloody Goblin Warrior” was blown apart by this punch!
“Crunch crunch…”
“Huhu” cooed softly.
The “Demon Fox Beast” turned its head sharply, giving it a cold glance.
“Huhu” immediately shrank its neck, pretending to know nothing.
The “Demon Fox Beast” flashed a bright smile, which vanished in an instant.
Then, in the next second, it leaned forward and lunged like a gust of wind towards the other two “Bloody Goblins”!
The “Bloody Goblins” without any desire to attack were like dead meat.
The smaller “Bloody Goblin Warrior” was also blasted away by its punch.
The large and muscular “Bloody Goblin Leader” finally showed some resilience.
After enduring the “Demon Fox Beast’s” attack, it regained consciousness and roared, launching a counterattack.
But it was kicked in the face by the “Demon Fox Beast” with a flying kick, exploding into mana.
Clearly, the three “Bloody Goblins” were not normal in terms of mana quantity.
“One left!”
The “Demon Fox Beast” landed from the air, adopting a fighting stance against the “Bloody Ogre.”
The battle arena filled with pink mist seemed to be its stage.
The “Bloody Ogre’s” red aura suddenly expanded, successfully dispelling the effect of “Pout.”
The duration of “Pout” was very short.
After recovering its attack, the “Bloody Ogre” clashed with the “Demon Fox Beast.”
The “Demon Fox Beast” clearly enjoyed this evenly matched battle, almost ready to take down the large opponent without using its ultimate skill.
But it wasn’t an individual controlled by its own desires.
Therefore, after seizing the opportunity, the “Demon Fox Beast” decisively used the “Eight-Strike Vine Fist”!
Blue flames surged.
The “Demon Fox Beast” unleashed eight punches in an instant!
“Bang bang bang!”
Even the tough “Bloody Ogre” was forced to retreat step by step, its blood aura flickering, powerless to resist.
“Whoosh!”
The “Demon Fox Beast” leaped, gathering strength in a single punch that struck the “Bloody Ogre’s” face like a hammer.
But just as it was about to finish it off,
The “Bloody Ogre” turned into light!
The “Demon Fox Beast’s” punch missed, adjusting its posture to land, then suddenly looked up.
The “Bloody Ogre” and the “Bloody Goblin Mage” simultaneously turned into light, converging with the light released from Wit’s Mana Card in the air.
A glaring blood light illuminated the massive Sacrificial Summoning Array.
A humanoid Mana Spirit, burning with blood flames, floated out from the array.
Though it was human-shaped, it was three meters tall, with a slender build and long limbs. Its body was covered with fine fur, its abdomen white, and the surrounding areas red.
A red-and-white spiral mask adorned its face, with two animal ears perched high on its head.
It descended from the air, exuding a dangerous aura.
But facing this six-star Mana Spirit,
The “Demon Fox Beast’s” eyes shone with excitement!
