After Jiang Linger left, Xiao Xuan closed the door of the room, took a deep breath, and looked up at the sky. After a while, his mood gradually calmed down.
He couldn't stand staying with this matcha for even a second longer.
Jiang Linger's visit seemed like she was coming to congratulate and bring good news, but it made him feel a threat like never before.
Her arrival was a signal.
He was being taken seriously.
As the saying goes, people fear fame like pigs fear fattening, but a dead pig isn't afraid of boiling water.
His potential displayed in the palace selection had been recognized by the Qin Wang faction, which prompted Jiang Linger to come and extend an olive branch, attempting to win him over.
But if Jiang Linger was to return empty-handed, what would they do next?
Send out a male seducer?
Haha.
Since he couldn't be won over, they would naturally find a way to eliminate him. This child was too terrifying to be left alive.
Even though all this was just a hypothetical enemy, he couldn't afford to be complacent.
Therefore, he needed to become stronger.
He had to win the championship, become the vice-master of the Tianyuan Palace, and even the master.
Only then could he protect himself and the things he wanted to guard.
Therefore, since the face-off with the Qin Wang faction was inevitable and there was no way to avoid the upcoming vortex, he decided to give it a try.
He couldn't lose in the top four.
Therefore, it was time to perfect his Spirit Card deck.
For the third star card, Xiao Xuan planned to create the Kageronin Warrior.
The so-called Kageronin Warrior naturally had the appearance of a ninja frog.
In terms of appearance and skills, the Kageronin Warrior was extremely suitable as an assassin spirit.
It was a big frog standing on two legs.
Its body and legs were deep blue, the chest was yellow, with large white bubbles on each limb, and a square star-shaped mark on each leg, resembling a shuriken.
It had three fingers on the front limbs, two on the hind limbs, and webbed feet.
The lower part of its face and pointed ears were light yellow, with a white spot above the eyes and white sclera, red irises, and white pupils. The pink "scarf" around its neck was its tongue.
Skill setup.
Xiao Xuan didn't think too much and directly adopted the old man's set.
First, Jiahe Slash.
The Kageronin Warrior pulled out two daggers and attacked the opponent with lightning speed.
Second, Shadow Clone.
The Kageronin Warrior could summon a large number of shadow clones, which, of course, had no attacking power. Their main role was to confuse the opponent, which could be seen as a life-saving skill.
Third, Swallow's Return.
The Kageronin Warrior sprouted wings from its back, swiftly maneuvered to circumvent the opponent, and was sure to hit the target.
Swallow's Return didn't cause very high damage, but its most important function was to always hit the target, regardless of various restrictions. Whether the opponent was invisible, underground, or used decoys, it was like an automatic navigation system.
Fourth, Water Shuriken.
This was a big move for the Kageronin Warrior, condensing water into three shurikens and continuously attacking, causing terrifying damage. It could allow the Kageronin Warrior to burst out damage, and if used well, could instantly eliminate the opponent's core.
Soon, the star card was created.
Kageronin Warrior.
Realm: Four Stars.
Quality: Gold.
Skills:
[ Jiahe Slash]: The Kageronin Warrior pulls out two daggers and attacks the opponent with lightning speed.
[Shadow Clone]: The Kageronin Warrior can summon a large number of shadow clones to confuse the opponent.
【Swallow Returns】: The Kahou Ninja Frog grows wings on its back, and with swift speed, toys with its opponent before cutting them down, ensuring a hit.
【Flying Water Sword】: The Kahou Ninja Frog condenses water into three water swords, launching continuous attacks and inflicting terrifying damage.
As an assassin, the Kahou Ninja Frog is capable of sudden advances and bursts, which is quite good.
Next, Xiaoxuan plans to create the Magikarp.
The reason for choosing Magikarp is that it tasted sweet success against the trickster Tang Seng last time.
Magikarp itself is basically useless, even more useless than Trickster Tang Seng, but when it evolves into Gyarados and becomes a fierce Gyarados, that is a different story.
Especially the mega form of Gyarados, like a divine dragon descending, able to turn the tide at critical moments and survive in desperate situations.
As it transforms from a helpless fish to a dragon, its size is beyond what a pot can contain.
Magikarp is a red fish, and its most special ability is its endurance. No matter how dirty the water, it can survive in it.
Even on dry land without water, it can still endure.
Therefore, a passive ability can be set: Magikarp takes 90% less damage from all attacks.
With this passive ability, it is almost like a meat shield. Even if all other star cards attack it, it can hold out for a long time.
Other than that, there are no other skills.
More useless than Tang Seng, who can at least taunt and control.
Other than being cute and enduring, Magikarp can only lie down.
But when it evolves into Gyarados, it is a transformation from a helpless fish to a dragon, rising from the ashes.
First of all, as a dragon, it naturally possesses dragon prestige.
The moment it appears, all other star cards will shiver in fear because of its aura, which naturally prevents them from displaying their full strength.
Therefore, the first skill can be set as [Dragon Prestige]: When Gyarados appears, the attack power of all enemy targets decreases by 10%.
The second is Gyarados's signature skill, Whirlpool.
Gyarados summons pillars of water and then uses them to create a whirlpool, causing group damage.
At the same time, star cards caught in the whirlpool will definitely be dizzy, so it can be set with a certain probability of stunning effect.
The third skill is Destructive Light.
Gyarados emits a beam of light from its mouth, dealing huge damage.
As for the awakening conditions, Xiaoxuan can't be bothered to think about it and plans to submit it directly for the system to judge and perfect it.
Soon, the star card is generated.
Magikarp
Level: Four stars.
Quality: Gold.
Skills:
【Endurance】: Magikarp takes 90% less damage from all attacks.
【Evolution】: When all friendly star cards except Magikarp die and Magikarp survives, it evolves into Gyarados, then restores to full health.
Gyarados:
【Dragon Prestige】: When Gyarados appears, the attack power of all enemy targets decreases by 10%.
【Whirlpool】: Gyarados summons pillars of water, then uses them to create a whirlpool, causing group damage.
【Destructive Light】: Gyarados emits a beam of light from its mouth, dealing huge damage.
Xiaoxuan's eyes widened. Isn't the evolution condition a bit too harsh?
Not only is it useless in the early stage, but it also has to wait for all friendly star cards to die before it can be triggered?
Isn't that too enjoyable?
Because Xiaoxuan is clear that, the more stringent the judgment conditions, the more useless the star card will be in the early stage, the stronger the star card's strength will be in the later stage.
It can be imagined, the seemingly useless fish suddenly transforming into a dragon in the early stage of the match, facing a 1v5 situation, what a magnificent scene it would be.
Last time it was the Advent of the Buddha, a gathering of ten thousand Buddhas.
This time, it's the descent of the divine dragon, commanding the world.
Now, there are mages, assassins, teammates, and supports.
The last star card, who should be chosen?
Xiaoxuan frowned slightly, because of the existence of the helpless fish, they must have a hard time in the early stage, basically fighting as a 4v5, so they need sufficient resilience.
Therefore, he plans to create a Poké Ball.
The Poké Ball can not only retrieve the Pokémon at a critical moment, allowing it to withstand fatal damage, but can also subdue the opponent's star card, making the opponent's star card an ally in a short period of time.
The Poké Ball has no offensive capabilities, and the helpless fish is a complete chicken, so they will really only participate in three battles.
At this point, the opponent is sure to be very happy.
However, at this moment, taking out the Poké Ball, using it to briefly control the opponent's Star Card, and attacking the opponent, doesn't it become a 4 vs. 4 again?
The picture is so beautiful.
The trick is too dirty.
The opponent must be confused.
"Pikachu."
Just at this moment, Pikachu, looking silly, handed over the camera that was recording earlier.
"So obedient." Xiao Xuan picked up Pikachu, gently stroked it, and watched his own video of some ridiculous remarks, smiling to himself.
He thought about sending this video to his master, but thought about his master's well-being, seemingly resting, so he decided to send it to the military adviser, Feng Yebei.
Before sending it, Xiao Xuan thought for a moment and ultimately decided not to send it, but simply said, "Jiang Linger came to the Star Sea Garden to find me today."
Shortly after, Feng Yebei replied, "Understood, I will keep an eye on the people there."
Xiao Xuan smiled knowingly, worthy of being the military adviser, just by a simple sentence from himself, the other party immediately understood.
In addition, there is also the ability to judge people, truly remarkable.
Suddenly, Feng Yebei said, "Do you know why General Yan asked you to move in with her in the first place?"
Xiao Xuan was taken aback and asked, "Wasn't it to cook for her?"
Feng Yebei said, "…Firstly, at that time, you suddenly descended from the sky, your identity was unknown, General Yan couldn't see through you, so she wanted to keep you under observation by living with her."
"Secondly, the Queen Wang Zhaorole you made made General Yan see your talent and feel reluctant to let you live in the Star Cloud Pavilion, in a sense, it was also to protect you."
"She was worried that you might die without reason, after all, you are exceptionally talented but have no background, making you vulnerable to malicious people. If you were to be manipulated by them and without any protection, could you have survived until now?"
Xiao Xuan was subtly moved, he had never thought about these things before.
All along, he only thought he was lucky.
"Is General Yan's mental state a bit unstable?" Shortly after, Feng Yebei's message popped up again.
Xiao Xuan was taken aback and quickly asked, "Yes, what happened to her in the end?"
Feng Yebei said, "After the trial, General Yan went to the Nine-Star Beast Domain and fought a bitter battle with the Eight-Winged Devouring Sky Python, almost at the cost of serious injury, before finally killing it."
"Why did General Yan want to kill it?"
"Because she wanted to get the Star Source Crystal."
"What is the Star Source Crystal?"
"It's a type of spiritual item that can change one's physique and reshape the body."
At this moment, a thoughtful expression gradually formed on Xiao Xuan's face.
Thinking of his master lying on the couch, the tiredness evident in her beautiful eyes.
A silent sense of being moved, accompanied by a hint of guilt, welled up in his heart.