Elemental Card King.

Chapter 101 This is Su Chen at his peak.
The fact that Su Chen and Xia He, both from the Donghua City training team, made it to the finals is truly astonishing.

I haven't seen such a monopolistic phenomenon in ages.

The Yundu training team was even more impressive in the past, once sweeping the top three spots, and not just for one year. But that's ancient history, and they had the advantage of a high concentration of educational resources.

The Donghua training team's stunning performance of taking the top two spots is indeed remarkable.

puff!
With a crisp, loud sound, the cork flew off, and champagne foam gushed out like a fountain.

After disappearing for a while, Mr. Wu Zhongming has returned with several bottles of champagne and is now celebrating lavishly.

Anyway, the champion will either be Su Chen or Xia He. The spoils will stay in the pot, and all the benefits will inevitably go to themselves.

Moreover, his performance bonus for the end of the year is already maxed out, so he can have a very prosperous year.

"Keep it to yourself, you mustn't tell anyone about it."

After the celebration, Teacher He Yun warned Wu Zhongming not to get too carried away.

After all, Su Chen and Xia He both transferred from the provincial capital to Donghua City, giving the impression that they got two great bargains for free. Wu Zhongming had even planned to tell others to provoke the provincial capital team.

However, this was not something Su Chen should publicize; on the contrary, it was akin to reopening old wounds, which is why He Yun specifically warned him about it.

"clear."

Wu Zhongming understood immediately and agreed with a serious expression.

at the same time.

As the final match approached, many people belatedly realized that Su Chen hadn't moved an inch throughout the entire final round.

"He truly never changed his mind from beginning to end, living up to the ideal that every summoner deck player aspires to be."

"This is so awesome! Just by staying in the back, you can end the game with just a word or a thought. He's a role model for us all."

According to statistics, among the participants in the provincial competition, those who play the summoner build still account for the largest proportion.

According to social critics, the decline of martial arts and the comfortable, peaceful environment have fostered a more conservative younger generation.

Since launching a great expedition that lasted for over a century in the 53rd year of the Glorious Era, this armed expansion of planes has brought immense and unparalleled rewards to the entire planet Earth.

During this period, the Blue Star Alliance, which led the military operations, also perfected its parliamentary centralized system, and the member states, having benefited greatly, also completed a certain transfer of power.

At the same time, the trend of martial arts combat spread rapidly. Unless it was due to personal talent, almost every student would choose to become a fully armored Drive Warrior, wielding a chainsaw beam sword in one hand and a pulse burst gun in the other, hoping to become the coolest guy on the front line.

However, times eventually come full circle.

In the past, card game developers mostly focused on summoning strategies, and the social trend is increasingly regressing to that point.

"Provincial competitions are alright, but the proportion of summoners in some amateur competitions is even more exaggerated."

but.

Hearing the conversation in the nearby stands, some members of the Donghua training team were stunned.

"???"

Yu Wenyao was filled with questions. Chen Ge wasn't really just an elemental summoner.

Even Xu Zigui, Fan Xin, and others looked puzzled.

They were all very familiar with Su Chen; that guy's close-combat skills were extremely violent.

Xu Zigui, in particular, was still thinking about the opponent's punching power. If he wasn't mistaken, the opponent's normal burst of power was likely twice that of his own.

He was almost double-teamed by his opponent, leaving them far behind.

If the opponent continues to cultivate the Sun Observation Technique with fervor, Xu Zigui is unsure whether he will be able to surpass him in his lifetime.

"Now the question is, how will Su Chen deal with Xia He?"

This is something that not only they, but also all the onlookers, are very concerned about.

Even though Xia He suffered from the disadvantages of the daytime environment, her proficient Moon Eclipse Technique was still enough to allow her to quickly teleport to a distant place.

Not to mention, light and darkness are two sides of the same coin.

Where there is light, there is shadow.

You, Su Chen, can't possibly hide your true self.

"I didn't expect that the final match would still have such a huge element of suspense."

When the referee signaled for the male and female contestants from Donghua City to come up on stage for their duel, many people in the spectator stands immediately sat up straight.

Feng Xingqin, who was clapping along with her, was now praying that Xia He would win.

Whether he can successfully salvage even a shred of dignity rests entirely on the other party's shoulders.

At least if Su Chen doesn't win the championship in the end, it will make his plummeting reputation sound a little better.

soon.

Su Chen and Xia He were already standing on the left and right sides of the arena.

This handsome young man and beautiful young woman, both from the Donghua training team, have already garnered the attention of the entire audience.

After the referee gave the signal, the atmosphere of cheers in the stadium reached its peak.

In this final moment, the entire audience even joined in the countdown.

"3!"

"2!"

"1!"

"start!"

After the competition began, the surging cheers suddenly subsided like a rollercoaster, and then the entire venue instantly returned to calm.

However, this peaceful atmosphere, maintained out of etiquette for spectators, was suddenly shattered in an instant.

"Holy crap, what is Su Chen doing?"

To everyone's surprise, as soon as the final match began, Su Chen himself had already taken up the badge-shaped drive mechanism.

In an instant.

The immense surge of psionic energy instantly enveloped his body, and as his aura suddenly soared, the various psionic armor components, pure white and holy, appeared one by one on his body.

Under the possession of the Holy Lion Spirit, Su Chen himself suddenly draped a head of holy white hair, exuding a wild yet compassionate and holy aura.

This scene was somewhat like a Super Saiyan transformation, with an unparalleled and powerful airflow constantly surging around him.

hum!
When the weapon card was activated, an incredibly long, golden-scaled sword was also grasped in his hand.

"seriously?"

At this moment, the entire venue was already filled with various gasps and exclamations.

Not to mention the young players who hadn't seen much of the world, even many experienced instructors were astonished along with their students.

"Isn't he a summoner?"

"Wait a minute, is this a dream? Or is there something wrong with my perception? Why is Su Chen suddenly switching to melee combat?"

"I hope Su Chen really knows how, but I'm afraid he's really scared by Xia He's fighting style."

With each of you saying something, I followed suit.

Feng Xingqin, who had been silent all along, inexplicably revealed a slight smile, the first smile in more than a day.

He sighed inwardly, "I never thought you'd be pushed to the limit at the last minute. You've finally met your match."

but
A vague sense of unease still lingered in Feng Xingqin's mind. The way the other person held the sword somehow had the air of a grandmaster of swordsmanship.

at the same time.

Unbeknownst to anyone, a faint smile appeared on Xia He's delicate, icy face.

Be careful.

After she whispered, the long, slender blade, resembling a seedling, was already placed into the contract card [Split Slash].

No opponent in the previous battles had ever received such an honor.

hum!
The incredibly long and straight blade exuded a terrifying killing intent, and a rapidly surging, invisible blade of energy had completely enveloped the blade.

next moment.

Her tall and graceful figure vanished from the spot in an instant. As she sprinted at top speed, her body mysteriously disappeared into the light, leaving only faint traces of her movements.

It is certain that a shadow streaked across the arena like lightning, heading straight for the opponent in the distance.

Little Spirit had already been summoned.

The wind-attribute spirits soared through the air, hovering above their masters' heads.

This time.

It plays support.

Wow!
A protective skill, 'Wind's Blessing,' was bestowed upon its master, as if he were wearing a veil of wind. At this moment, Su Chen felt incredibly light.

After the second layer of enhancement, the effect is no longer just a simple protective skill, but also has the effect of speed boost.

In addition, the small floating machines also accompanied Su Chen's body, providing another layer of external barrier.

"Come on." Su Chen was full of fighting spirit. With no way to avoid it, he was prepared to personally experience the opponent's attack.

After one breath.

With a flick of his wrist, a barely perceptible clang of the sword rang out as the Golden Scale Sword in his hand arced through the air, deftly deflecting the attack from the side amidst the rising wind and thunder.

Keng!
The clash of swords immediately generated a circular shockwave.

However, this block cannot be said to be completely effective.

puff!
The invisible, interwoven blade light swept across Su Chen's entire body, and this splitting slash was like being cut into a thousand pieces, directly tearing his double-layered wind veil robe into countless cracks.

Even the small drones flying alongside it were inexplicably slashed twice, leaving two deep cuts on their surfaces.

Terrifying yet admirable!

This is Xia He, who possesses the inherent tearing and shattering attack characteristics.

"That's not enough," Su Chen said calmly.

"it is good!"

At such close range, Xia He could clearly see the pair of holy white demon eyes opposite her, and the fighting spirit they revealed showed no trace of fear.

In response, she intensified her relentless attacks.

With the activation of two consecutive contract cards, including [Critical Strike] and [Sword Resonance], Xia He's long Miao sword suddenly radiated an even more terrifying aura.

boom!
In the next instant, under the breathless gaze of everyone, multiple sounds of clashes echoed across the arena as the two exchanged several blows in the blink of an eye.

Everyone stared in disbelief, completely unaware that Su Chen had remained unharmed despite such a rapid and fierce attack.

Xia He's strength is clearly even more astonishing than in previous matches.

"Roar!"

Suddenly, a powerful and majestic roar resounded across the field.

'Lion's Roar'!
This is the Holy Lion Spirit's skill; its roar, full of righteous energy, is not only a sonic skill but also a soul-shaking technique.

At this moment, Xia He's endless sword momentum finally came to a brief pause, and the slender Miao sword she was wielding slowed down for a beat.

In that brief moment of opening, the parrying swordsmanship that had just been spreading like a net of swords suddenly changed. The sword moved with his body, and as Su Chen took his first step since the finals, he launched a smooth and seamless attack.

Wow!
A sharp platinum sword beam, like a shooting star, pierced straight through the center and struck Xia He's right heart.

At this critical moment, Xia He's pupils regained a sliver of clarity, and in the nick of time, she instinctively shifted her body to the side.

puff!
That sharp sword light still managed to pierce through the opponent's armor. Although it didn't create a penetrating wound, it still managed to scrape a handful of blood from the opponent's skin.

Xia He seemed to be slightly frightened by the perilous situation. The ability of the moon shadow to leap, granted by the Moon Eclipse Technique, caused her figure to dissipate along with the shadow formed by the turbulent airflow.

"Wow!"

The entire audience gasped in unison the next second, an indescribable sense of disbelief filling the entire venue.

Even the organizers who were watching the ring scene backstage looked at each other in bewilderment, and Vice President Li, who was preparing to speak after the match, was also somewhat shaken.

He bluntly said, "Goodness, this young man is something else."

This was the first time in many years that he had been so amazed by the performance of a young player.

At this moment, Su Chen, who had become incredibly tall and imposing, standing over two meters tall, had captured the attention of everyone present.

No one seemed to have expected him to have such a trick up his sleeve.

And they performed so well.

"Is this guy even human?" Feng Xingqin's heart silently voiced its accusation and roar.

In theory, Su Chen is indeed no longer considered a 'human'.

"He's so handsome."

Some girls immediately became infatuated with him.

After being possessed by the spirit, Su Chen, who was intertwined and merged with the Holy Lion's spirit body, further stimulated his power just now, and his body and mind showed more and more beast-like characteristics.

Besides growing taller and more robust, his physique perfectly embodies the fortitude and holiness of the sacred lion. At this moment, Su Chen possesses both the handsomeness and charm of a human, as well as the holiness and magnificence of the sacred lion.

Especially after his flawless swordplay, the impression of his immense power is further deepened.

At this moment, his spirit armor was also covered with multiple knife marks.

However, it ultimately fell short of the mark and failed to completely pierce the armor.

hum!
A wisp of wind descended from the sky and transformed into a veil of wind to protect Su Chen's body. After Xiao Ling added a protective skill, this little support also locked onto Xia He's disappearing figure with her extremely keen mental perception.

As for the small floating machine, it was also flashing with electric arc light, hovering shakily in the low air, for fear of being completely paralyzed by the splitting blade light again.

And this moment.

Xia He, who suddenly appeared in the distance, also revealed her graceful and tall figure.

The figure of this woman, as beautiful as a moonlit beauty, once again exuded a magnificent aura.

"coming soon."

Following its cool voice, an acceleration card was flung out and quickly inserted into the suit's card slot.

'Read successful: Speed ​​up!'

The perfectly fitted Moonfrost Armor suddenly emitted a strange fluctuation of airflow.

The armored girl began to blur due to the acceleration.

Xia He began her final all-out effort, and her trump card, the [Peerless Combo Slash], was activated.

This three-star attack card can continuously stack attacks, with each consecutive slash adding a layer of damage. If you let it unleash a seven-hit combo without any resistance, it will truly stack up terrifyingly high damage.

The same moment.

'Ling Card Admission!'

'Locked: Phantom Card!'

Su Chen, who was determined to see it through, immediately inserted his own card.

Its figure also became elusive, as if trying to detach itself from reality.

In an instant.

Without saying a word, the two figures charged head-on at each other.

Under the extremely fast-paced offensive, all the student players, without any card support, could not be clearly seen.

They could only vaguely see a sliver of moonlight and a beam of holy light constantly intertwining and colliding within the arena.

As the swirling dust settled and before the chaotic energy tides on the periphery completely dissipated, most people were unaware of how many times the two sides had clashed in those ten-odd seconds.

Even some of the instructors rubbed their eyes in bewilderment.

Fortunately, the seven giant aerial screens also started playing the battle scene in slow motion at that moment.

"Quick, look at the venue!"

However, after being reminded by a team leader, everyone's upward gazes slid downwards again.

As the two leaping lights in the field of vision finally came to a standstill, a muffled sound rang out, and the tall, elegant armored girl inexplicably bounced back like a shadowy ball of light.

And the other side.

The figure, enveloped in holy radiance, stood still, the golden scale sword in its hand seemingly having switched to the 'Holy Shield of Light' a moment ago.

This light-attribute elemental weapon provides exceptional defense and damage reflection.

Caught off guard in her accelerated state, Xia He's hard-won three-layered blade of light lost momentum and was ultimately perfectly absorbed by the light shield, which returned it all to her in the next moment.

Even more unexpectedly, the Holy Shield of Light in Su Chen's hand underwent another transformation, and a dark-attribute Shadow Dagger appeared out of thin air.

next moment.

His presence has completely disappeared from reality.

Furthermore, with the added benefit of the virtualization acceleration.

Before Xia He could land and stabilize her injuries to take any further action, a gleaming dagger was already silently placed against her neck.

At this moment, she could feel the intense breath of the person behind her, and the tall figure behind her completely enveloped her like a shadow.

Everything seemed to be over.

"I lost."

She finally loosened her grip on the sword hilt.

Xia He lowered her eyes. Her delicate and aloof face was covered with multiple bloodstains, making her appear incredibly tragic and beautiful.

Su Chen seemed to sense that the other party was somewhat exhausted. At close range, he reached out with his left hand to support the other party's shoulder, and at the same time, he also put the dagger back.

The image then froze again.

The final match thus came to an end.

(End of this chapter)