Chapter 609: The War Between Dark Demon and Emma Maltis (10K)
A few minutes later, Dark emerged from the competitors’ passage.
He walked into the ring area and glanced at Jimmy Abbott, who was surrounded by students from the Fool’s Academy, involuntarily smiling.
The warm scene of the youths comforting and supporting each other seemed like a painting.
“What are you laughing about, Dark?”
“You’re laughing because you’re eating more and more.”
“Woah!”
Since today’s duel had ended, Dark did not stay long in the dueling arena.
After speaking with Diana and Rose, he left the arena directly and headed for Lotus Pavilion. Through the teleportation hub in Lotus Pavilion, he entered Traveler’s Street.
Even though there was intense fighting inside the dueling arena, the bustling atmosphere on Traveler’s Street remained undisturbed.
Dark walked through the crowded crowd, summoning several mana spirits to follow him, then strolled leisurely as if he were shopping.
He planned to start attempting the “Rhinoceros Horn”炼成 in the next two days, so purchasing related materials was part of today’s plan.
Along the way, if he saw seniors selling materials, he would glance at them and buy some suitable ones… As a result, he accidentally bought too much.
When he finally arrived at the Public Dueling Society’s shop, the lion beast already had numerous large and small packages hanging from its body.
“Looks like business is good.”
Dark stopped outside the shop, watching the bustling crowd inside and making his assessment.
The advertising effect of yesterday’s opening ceremony performance was gradually showing.
More and more students were buying dueling disks inside.
Eve and Irina were clearly divided in their roles; one handling sales, the other accounting, both busy beyond measure.
Dark originally came to the shop to observe the advertising effect of the performance. Now, seeing it so clearly, he didn’t need to specifically ask.
Therefore, he observed for a while longer to confirm that it wasn’t just a temporary surge, then left contentedly.
Afterwards, he focused on collecting materials. He only briefly visited “Grass Cat Flower Shop,” while the rest of the time was spent searching and gathering materials.
By the time he finally gathered all the materials, it was dinner time.
Dark happened to pass by a restaurant and decided to have dinner there with several mana spirits.
After returning to the dormitory after dinner, he called out Meow Meow and together they processed the newly purchased materials.
Once everything was ready, he took out the “Rhinoceros Horn” and soaked it, then continued reading.
He read all night.
…
The next morning.
Dark started his experiment early.
His duel with Emma Maltis was scheduled for the eighth match of the afternoon.
Since multiple matches were being held simultaneously, the schedule was relatively early, but it was still an afternoon match.
So, he had plenty of time for experimentation before then.
He first flipped the book “Three Thousand Tools, Eight Thousand Methods” to the page about the “Beast Horn” and began preparing the “softener” according to the refinement method.
Adjusting the “softener” of the “Beast Horn” to a level usable by the “Rhinoceros Horn” was no easy task.
Although Dark had done a thorough analysis last night, the actual experiment took longer than expected.
It wasn’t until almost ten o’clock that he managed to prepare a barely usable “softener.”
He took a deep breath and removed the “Rhinoceros Horn” from the soaking liquid, placing it into the “softener.”
As time slowly passed, the surface of the “Rhinoceros Horn” gradually developed an indescribable blur.
The entire softening process took one to two hours.
During this time, Dark quickly prepared a potion to use as “ink,” filling it into the core of a magic pen and began writing “Mana Language.”
Despite having the “Beast Horn” refinement method as a template, issues arose during the testing phase of the “Mana Language.”
However, Dark did not become anxious.
He calmly adjusted and, relying on his high-level mastery of Mana Language, completed the fine-tuning within an hour and successfully adjusted the surface properties of the blank mana card to an appropriate state.
Then he confirmed the progress of the “Rhinoceros Horn” softening and began accelerating the refinement process.
After two failed attempts and wasting a lot of materials, Dark finally advanced the experiment to the final step during the third attempt.
But as he watched the “Hammer Formation” slowly unfold on the upper layer of the mana card, he remained vigilant, his expression grave.
Mana refinement experiments could not be relaxed until the very end, especially those requiring high precision.
Later, even millimeter-level errors could cause the experiment to deviate drastically.
Moreover, there were significant variables in the material refinement process.
He first removed the “Rhinoceros Horn” from the “softener,” carefully setting it up so that the remaining adhesive liquid naturally slid off until it disappeared completely.
Then, according to the pre-designed formula, he placed the materials one by one into the light array of the “Hammer Formation.”
Among these basic materials, some amplified the “roar” effect, making the “Rhinoceros Horn” more lethal after refinement.
Others were based on the “Beast Horn,” stimulating beasts and enhancing their power.
The so-called “Beast Horn” was originally a magical tool that, when blown, could stimulate beasts, strengthening them in excitement and rage.
Dark’s “Rhinoceros Horn” was made from the horn of a “Roaring Rhinoceros.”
Apart from the deafening sound when blown, the “Rhinoceros Horn” had no inherent effects.
But by refining it according to the “Beast Horn” method, it might gain additional effects.
Dark aimed to make the “Rhinoceros Horn” acquire similar effects, preferably fully enhancing the attacks of avian-beast kin—ideally for synergy with the “Zoo!”
For this purpose, he specifically extracted two points of “Wrath” last night!
Though he hadn’t studied “Wrath” specifically, by analogy and through studying the other three capital sins, he had a certain understanding of “Wrath.”
These two points of “Wrath,” if possible, he hoped to use just one point and keep the other as research material—at least to make a “Wrath I.”
However, reality often contradicts ideals.
After putting one point of “Wrath” into the formation, he immediately realized—one point wasn’t enough!
In the light sea-like formation, the “Rhinoceros Horn” slowly sank into the center.
That single point of “Wrath” was like a spark igniting oil.
The calm “Hammer Formation” suddenly boiled up.
The light released from the refinement became abnormally strong and unstable.
The “Rhinoceros Horn” was instantly swallowed, leaving only the tip visible.
Dark held the “Mana Dropper,” frowning.
One drop wasn’t enough.
At least another drop was needed.
Perhaps even two drops weren’t sufficient.
But that was all he had.
“Put it in, or not?”
This wasn’t really a question.
No one could resist putting in the last stone after investing ninety-nine.
Dark sucked out the second drop of “Wrath” from the Thought Bottle and dripped it into the “Hammer Formation.”
This final drop of “Wrath” caused the light emitted by the formation to reach its peak.
The “Rhinoceros Horn” was instantly engulfed.
…
The clock on the wall pointed to noon.
Dark put down the “Mana Dropper” and felt slightly fatigued after a moment of concentration.
“Mee—”
A blue ribbon extended from the side.
The thoughtful little puffy handed him a bottle of “Big Milk Jar” milk.
Dark drank a sip of the milk and patiently waited for the reaction of the mana card to end.
Five minutes later.
The mana card stopped reacting, emitting a faint glow.
Dark used a small knife to remove the black sticky substance from the surface of the mana card, revealing the card face.
On the card face, the horn floating in the middle was identical to the “Rhinoceros Horn.”
But on the surface of this horn, orange-red light shimmered.
This color did not belong to the “Rhinoceros Horn,” making Dark think of “Wrath.”
“Is the color of ‘Wrath’ orange-red?”
Dark pondered.
“It’s a color that goes well with it.”
“So, the corresponding star of ‘Wrath’ must be Mars?”
“Pride is the Sun, Bliss is the Moon, Greed is Saturn, Envy is Mercury… If ‘Wrath’ is Mars, then ‘Sloth’ must be Jupiter? Do I need ‘Sloth’ to refine the ‘Emerald Holy Sword’?”
Dark thought carefully and felt something was amiss.
But he couldn’t quite articulate what was wrong.
It was an indescribable feeling…
“Maybe I should find a way to increase ‘Wrath’ by two points…”
“Two points might not be enough; at least ‘Wrath II’ needs to manifest the emblem.”
Dark shook his head, picked up the milk, and finished it in one gulp.
Since he had started researching, he couldn’t let go until he understood.
…
“Let’s see if this item card was successful.”
Either it succeeded or it didn’t.
If the effect of this item card does not match the value of two points of ‘Wrath,’ then it’s a failure.
He washed it clean and brought it closer, suddenly saying “Hmm.”
Originally obscured by dirt, he now noticed a long crack at the bell of the horn!
“How did it crack?”
Dark frowned.
But he immediately shook his head.
For an item card, the summoned object was a projection anyway.
So whether it was cracked or not wasn’t crucial.
And a cracked bell wouldn’t affect playing.
“Let’s inject mana and see.”
Dark cautiously injected some mana, gradually increasing it and receiving feedback.
The information flowing back from the mana card into his mind revealed the name and effect of the item card.
[Card Name: War Horn]
[Type: Item Card]
[Effect: Anger +2, Additional Ultimate Skill “War Roar.”]
[War Roar: Stimulates the fighting spirit of allies, filling their bodies with wrathful power, increasing overall attack by 300%; the roar of anger instills fear in enemies, causing them to possibly retreat; the roar is like thunder, causing varying degrees of damage to enemies within range, with the maximum damage being one-third of the blower’s attack.]
“Anger +2?”
Dark’s hand trembled, nearly dropping the item card.
“No wonder holding it after injecting mana makes my chest feel restless.
The war horn summoned, the anger likely rose even before it was blown.
It’s not difficult to incite “Wrath,” but it’s hard to control once it surges.
Therefore, the effect of “+2 anger” on the “War Horn” doesn’t have much practical meaning unless paired with a wand like “Divine Fire” to convert anger into mana.
“However, I need a few points of ‘Wrath’ for research.”
Dark looked at his list.
“Wraith” didn’t rise after October started; he withdrew two points, leaving ninety.
Ninety points of “Wrath” were just enough to prevent overflow.
So he immediately began summoning.
“In the name of Dark Demon, Mana Summoning—’War Horn’!”
Orange-red light shone through the card, a rough, black-horned instrument gradually forming in the light.
Dark focused, reaching out to grab the horn.
In that instant, the agitation in his chest surged, as if there was a blockage he couldn’t release.
The feeling of anger continued to rise.
Dark’s expression changed, and he quickly let go.
Before the “War Horn” could land, Eevee caught it with a ribbon.
Dark’s expression stabilized rapidly.
He then looked strangely at the horn wrapped in the ribbon.
Once he let go, he felt the blockage in his chest dissipate, and the continuous surge of anger suddenly vanished, leaving him feeling refreshed!
Though this wouldn’t lower “Wrath,” it unexpectedly stopped its further increase.
“Could this thing effectively control the gradual increase of ‘Wrath’?”
Thinking about it, Dark suddenly glanced at the clock on the wall and hurriedly began tidying up the remains of the experiment.
“I’ll try it again when I get back!”
…
Sorting, eating, traveling.
By the time Dark finally arrived at the Outdoor Duel Arena, it was already past one o’clock in the afternoon.
Almost as soon as he stepped into the arena, he heard the sound of the “Selection Card.”
Taking out the “Selection Card,” he indeed saw the match reminder.
“Afternoon session, eighth match, opponent is Emma Maltis!”
Dark immediately turned into the competitors’ passage and advanced quickly.
At the exit on the other side, he took out his deck and made some adjustments to the deck he had built yesterday.
Simply put, he added the “War Horn!”
Though he hadn’t yet tested it by blowing it, the information returned by the “War Horn” was already quite clear.
Its effect, “War Cry,” boosted all allies, making it a highly versatile Mana Card!
Especially since its attack boost wasn’t weak, 300 points, which could be considered standard for a “Weapon Card.”
Compared to the “Sickle Dagger’s” 200-point attack boost, the “War Horn” was significantly better.
The main thing to note was the duration of “War Cry.”
But this wasn’t usually an issue in Mana Duels.
Paired with “Zoo’s” short-term mass summoning, it could achieve a synergistic effect!
As for the terrifying “Shrink” effect… such probability-related issues, Dark didn’t comment.
Instead, the one-third attack damage to all enemies was very useful at certain times—especially during wars!
If given to a Mana Golem with 6000 power, it could mow down the first-tier enemy army like cutting grass.
This was a real war weapon!
…
“Adjusting your deck?”
A voice behind him made him pause.
Without changing his expression, he neatly stacked the Mana Cards and put them away, turning with a smile, “Good afternoon, Miss Emma.”
Emma’s eyes slightly curved upwards as she quickly walked past, muttering, “Don’t underestimate me.”
Dark felt awkward, knowing it was clearly directed at him.
Building a deck this late was like cramming before an exam, disrespectful to the duel opponent.
“He’s making her angry…”
Shaking his head, he quickened his pace.
Emma was still so sensitive.
…
As these two contestants appeared outside the dueling arena, the second-year students watching from the ring suddenly became more active.
Dark Demon VS Emma Maltis.
This pair received noticeably more attention than yesterday.
As the top students of their respective second-year classes, they attracted attention even walking down the street.
Second-year students from both the Knight Academy and the Noble Academy faced off under their respective class leaders.
Students from the Noble Academy were full of confidence, believing they would win again.
While the Knight Academy students had louder voices, their words lacked substance.
Despite their expectations for their versatile lady, facing Dark Demon offered little hope.
On Friday’s opening ceremony, Dark Demon’s duel with the Mana Academy’s top second-year student, Sarah Swati, left them in awe.
Even though Sarah displayed far beyond normal second-year strength, Dark Demon still won effortlessly.
These layers of comparison discouraged any desire to challenge them.
Yesterday, Jimmy Abbott’s calm duel against him was impressive.
Knight Academy students acknowledged Emma’s strength but only viewed her as equal to Sarah.
In previous years, whether Emma or Sarah, they were “shining stars.” But this year, someone surpassed the norm!
If Emma and Sarah had third-year strength in second year,
then Dark Demon had fourth-year strength.
The difficulty of surpassing one level was ten.
Two levels was a hundred!
…
With such thoughts, the second-year students looked towards the dueling arena.
Both contestants had already climbed onto the competitors’ platform.
Dark Demon was on the red side, Emma Maltis on the blue side.
Following their usual reticence, neither spoke during the “Standby Phase.”
As they placed their prepared decks into the slots, this highly anticipated duel finally began.
The sound of automatic shuffling echoed, and Dark gradually focused.
To him, this duel held no particular significance.
But he would take every duel seriously.
And win every battle.
Until a true master appeared.
He looked forward to next month’s “Golden Cup!”
…
Meanwhile, Emma was fully focused, having decided to give it her all!
To understand Dark’s deck, she watched his duel with Jimmy yesterday afternoon.
Unfortunately, Jimmy was too useless, failing to reveal Dark’s new system.
She could only speculate based on Dark’s past duels and mentally simulate strategies.
But even in her simulations, she never won.
Even with significant early advantages, she’d eventually lose to Dark Demon’s resilient deck!
The more Emma analyzed, the more she realized how formidable Dark was.
To surpass him, she must break her limits.
“Beep—”
“The ‘Standby Phase’ enters thirty-second countdown!”
At the judge’s whistle, both Emma and Dark immediately drew cards, mana naturally flowing, concentration peaking.
As they each obtained five Mana Cards, their expressions varied.
Emma cautiously glanced at Dark’s projection, her heart sinking.
Yet, on the red side, Dark Demon naturally smiled.
That unwavering confidence from an outsider’s perspective was enviable.
Dark indeed drew good cards.
[Magic Spirit: Mana Nightmare Demon]
[Demon Fox Beast]
[Magical Beast: Eevee]
[Bliss III]
[Pride IV]
“Mana Nightmare Demon, Demon Fox Beast, Eevee!”
“These three Mana Spirit Cards can evolve into the second tier with Bliss III.”
“Rated by stars, they become four-star, five-star, and six-star respectively.”
“And the final ‘Pride IV’ serves as a field control!”
Thirty seconds seemed overly generous at this point. Dark drew a Mana Card and silently counted.
“Ticking!”
The moment the “Standby Phase” switched to the “Battle Phase.”
He immediately performed a regular summon.
“In the name of Dark Demon, Mana Summoning—’Demon Fox Beast’!”
Mana Nightmare Demon has defensive capabilities but lacks offensive ones.
[Magical Beast: Eevee] isn’t advantageous against the other two Mana Spirits.
Only ‘Demon Fox Beast’ is a strong offensive choice.
—
“Doesn’t know if Emma can block my attack in the first round?”
Dark’s lips curled upward.
After successfully summoning, he placed the Demon Fox Beast Mana Card on the table and drew the next one—Bliss III.
A faint pink-white light descended in the red summoning area.
‘Demon Fox Beast’ emerged in a half-squatting pose, then in the next instant, it charged fiercely with thunderous force!
“Demon Fox Beast, use ‘Fox Flash Strike’!”
Dark’s command instantly rang out.
After running ten meters, the slender body blurred, disappearing completely, reappearing decisively crossing the midpoint, charging ferociously towards the blue summoning area!
At this moment, a Mana Spirit was just materializing in the blue summoning area.
“Golden Beast X, form change!”
On the blue side, Emma urgently shouted, her expression serious.
Upon seeing Dark draw good cards, she immediately abandoned summoning another Mana Spirit, choosing this “Golden Beast X” instead!
This Mana Spirit, of the same ancient mechanical species as the Golden Beast, was created using an optimized formula similar to the Golden Beast.
Compared to the Golden Beast with 1000 mana, 1300 attack, 1500 defense, and only one ultimate skill “Golden Devour,” Golden Beast X specialized in defense and had two ultimate skills!
[Card Name: Golden Beast X]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Mechanical]
[Attribute: Steel]
[Mana: 1500]
[Attack: 700]
[Defense: 1600]
[Ultimate Skills: Golden Devour, X Transformation]
The Golden Beast X, resembling a golden lion, immediately used its ultimate skill—X Transformation—when Demon Fox Beast charged at it!
The next second, its spine glowed!
The human-shaped golden figure stood up straight, splitting apart from both sides.
While the two halves of its body transformed from solid to flowing liquid, converging forward.
When the transformation ended, “Golden Beast X” changed from a majestic golden lion to a small soldier holding a large round shield.
The round shield was eggshell-shaped with a diameter over two meters. On the surface of the shield, there was an engraving of the beast’s head from the Golden Beast, glaring fiercely.
After the change in form, “Golden Beast X” completely abandoned its offensive capabilities, transferring them to defense. Thus, this golden shield!
The entire golden shield perfectly protected the golden figure and the blue side’s Mana Guidance Ball, like an unbreakable wall.
…
Emma watched the charging “Demon Fox Beast” nervously and immediately drew her second Mana Card in preparation.
She was well aware that the base attack of the “Demon Fox Beast” was only 1500, even with the Ultimate Skill, it would be impossible to break through the giant shield of “Golden Beast X” in a short time.
But since Dark summoned out this Mana Spirit at the beginning, he most likely held the Mana Card that could transform and strengthen it.
As expected.
The moment she had the idea, a highly dazzling beam of gold powder light appeared on the red side’s Competitors’ Platform.
Under Dark’s deliberate manipulation, the beam became more concentrated, almost directly piercing the body of the “Demon Fox Beast.”
In an instant, the “Demon Fox Beast” was filled, its body gradually turning into light as it galloped.
When it fully transformed into a luminous entity, its form shifted from human to beast.
Its body grew immensely, flames burning on all four limbs, it galloped through the air on blue flames—faster than ever!
[Card Name: Nine-Tailed Fox Beast]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ????]
[Race: Avian-beast Kin]
[Attribute: Fairy Type/Fire]
[Mana: 3500]
[Attack: 2600]
[Defense: 2600]
[Ultimate Skills: Ghost Fire Orb, Fox Lightning Strike, Fox Flame Dragon, Tengu]
Although the attack and defense of the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” were not top-tier among six-star Mana Spirits, they were terrifyingly advantageous when facing three-star Mana Spirits.
Even if it evolved into a specialized Mana Spirit, it did not hesitate to collide fiercely with the giant golden shield.
“BOOM!”
It sounded like a thunderclap, the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” sent the “Golden Beast X” holding the giant shield flying backward.
The golden shield slid along the ground, producing an extremely harsh friction sound.
Emma’s expression changed, and her second Mana Card was already being summoned.
The super-fast speed of the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” converted into immense impact force, causing the entire giant shield to dramatically cave inward.
“Golden Beast X” was knocked out of the boundary of the field!
“Ghost Fire Orb!”
The corners of the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” curled up, revealing extreme pleasure.
But just as it intended to continue the melee, Dark’s voice pierced through its ears.
Reluctantly obeying, it immediately raised its nine fluffy tails, and nine blazing blue fireballs emerged from the tips of the tails.
The “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” suddenly lifted its chin, and the first blue fireball shot from one of its tails exploded on the golden shield, tearing it apart!
A cold smile appeared on the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast’s” face, and the second blue fireball was poised to strike.
Seeing this, “Golden Beast X” would inevitably explode after this “Ghost Fire Orb”…
“In the name of Emma Maltis, Mana Summoning!”
Emma’s call swiftly echoed.
She completed the summoning just in time, then sharply pointed downward. The Mana controlled by her fingertip pulled the Mana Guidance Ball back, then shot upward.
The blue side’s Mana Guidance Ball rapidly ascended as it returned to the field.
And not far ahead of Emma, the Mana Spirit summoned in the form of an Item Card floated in the air.
…
On the red side’s Competitors’ Platform.
Dark Demon’s eyebrows twitched, and his summoning of the “Dream Spirit” paused momentarily.
The Item Card summoned by Emma was actually an ancient oil lamp!
Dark naturally couldn’t forget.
This oil lamp was the very one they obtained together with his “Holy Sword” from a secret room during their first entry into the dungeon under Professor Nina’s guidance!
The oil lamp had a reddish-bronze finish, covered in rust, resembling the magical lamp from fairy tales.
Dark couldn’t confirm whether the legend of Aladdin’s Lamp existed in this world, but he knew that wish-granting artifacts truly existed here.
The Holy Grail of Saint Maryann Academy was one of the three wish-granting artifacts in the world!
“Emma, is the oil lamp turned into an Item Card… or a Mana Spirit?”
With his experience with the “Holy Sword,” Dark didn’t hastily regard it as an Item Card.
If it were a type of Item Card similar to the “Solo Sword Sheath (Weapon Form),” it might summon a “Lamp Spirit” right away!
…
But if this oil lamp was such a useful item, why didn’t Emma summon it first instead of choosing “Golden Beast X”?
Dark’s mind flashed with this thought, and he saw white smoke billowing from the spout of the oil lamp.
A pale-haired maiden in a thin dress emerged partially from the white smoke.
Her hair was disheveled, long bangs covering half her face, revealing a pale and pitiful appearance, as if she could vanish at any moment.
She crossed her arms, seemingly muttering something, with tattered white skirts fluttering in the wind, covering her lower body like mist.
Suddenly, she slowly raised her head, weakly opening her eyes.
White smoke gathered behind her, forming angelic wings!
Above her head, a ring of smoke appeared.
“What is this? An Angel of Wishes?”
Dark’s face involuntarily showed astonishment.
The fragile face of the “Smoke Angel” had a pair of golden eyes.
When it opened its eyes, a sacred and authoritative aura burst forth, unmistakably the familiar aura of the Holy Sword!
Indeed, this oil lamp and the Holy Sword were of the same origin!
…
Dark quickly summoned the “Dream Spirit,” commanding it to protect the Mana Guidance Ball. Then, he quickly gave new orders to the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast”: “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast, use ‘Ghost Fire Orb’ followed by ‘Fox Flame Dragon,’ attack the oil lamp!”
The “Golden Beast X” that was knocked out of the field was no longer a threat.
However, while executing the command, the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” still released a “Ghost Fire Orb” to finish it off.
The remaining seven “Ghost Fire Orbs” surrounded the dragon-shaped flames released from its tail, roaring towards the floating oil lamp and the “Angel of Wishes” emerging from it!
Emma’s face was illuminated by the blue flame dragon.
She gritted her teeth, closing her hand into a fist, and urgently prayed: “Angel residing in the lamp, hear my plea and help me eliminate the enemy before me! Judgment of the Angel!”
The “Angel of Wishes” in the sky made a synchronized move, its golden eyes glaring down.
The “Ghost Fire Orb” rolled around the “Fox Flame Dragon,” surging with heat.
A golden ring suddenly appeared above the “Angel of Wishes.”
The golden ring rapidly expanded, standing upright.
A prayer-like voice, more imposing than Emma’s, suddenly echoed in the void.
A golden beam fell amidst the prayer, smashing onto the ring, forming a vertical golden circle inside, then spinning rapidly.
Sacred energy burst forth.
People outside and inside the field revealed shocked expressions.
The switching of rounds was drowned out by the crowd’s roar.
The delayed “Ghost Fire Orb” and “Fox Flame Dragon” due to mysterious forces suddenly resumed normal speed.
But the two rings above the “Angel of Wishes” had already completed their declaration.
The giant ring and halo instantly stopped rotating, maintaining their initial perpendicular position.
From above, the two rings crossed into a golden X!
Immediately…
The “Angel of Wishes” and the “Lamp” were instantly consumed by the two ultimate skills of the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast”!
…
When the blue flame dragon passed, the “Ghost Fire Orb” exploded like fireworks in the air.
The “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” on the ground howled, then galloped upward on blue flames, chasing the rising blue Mana Guidance Ball with the remnants of the “Fox Flame Dragon”!
The situation on the field was now clear.
Dark’s Mana Spirits were intact, and he had just added two new Mana Cards.
Emma’s Mana Spirits and the lamp had vanished, leaving her to rely on Mana control to dodge the Mana Guidance Ball.
Her expression was grim, struggling to manipulate the Mana Guidance Ball while hurriedly drawing cards.
“The Life Barrier of the Mana Guidance Ball has four thousand points, barely able to withstand a full-force attack from the six-star Mana Spirit. I still have a chance!”
She bit her lip, convincing herself, and managed to draw two new Mana Cards with one hand.
Operating with one hand was inconvenient, so she transferred her hand card to her right hand and released Mana with her left to control the Mana Guidance Ball, finally adding two new Mana Cards.
She kept an eye on the field while quickly glancing at her hand.
Among the five cards, there was one “Invisibility Spell.”
Without time to think of other strategies, Emma planned a flight path for the Mana Guidance Ball, then sharply pulled on the Mana to perform a usual summoning spell.
In a desperate state, she broke through her limits and successfully completed the summon within four seconds.
The light of the “Invisibility Spell” caught up with the Mana Guidance Ball.
Gradually becoming invisible as the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” swiped its claw.
After 0.5 seconds, the Mana Guidance Ball completely disappeared from the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast’s” view.
Emma immediately manipulated the Mana, pulling the Mana Guidance Ball away from the “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” at high speed.
Five seconds of invisibility could buy her more time to think and summon.
She quickly glanced at her hand, and… her eyes widened in despair!
All her efforts were exhausted.
But this time, Lady Luck did not smile upon her.
Just like the “Angel of Judgment” in the Lamp Spirit chose “X” between “O” and “X,” neither of the two newly drawn Mana Cards could help her escape her current predicament.
And in front of the red side’s Competitors’ Platform, the “Holy Sword,” which originated from the same source as the Lamp, was already poised to strike!
“Go!”
Dark pointed with his two fingers, extending his hand.
The “Solo Sword Sheath” transforming from “Weapon Form” to “Elemental Form” shot out!
Five seconds later.
The blue side’s Mana Guidance Ball emerged from its invisible state, fully exposed to the vigilant “Nine-Tailed Fox Beast” and “Solo Sword Sheath.”
