My exclusive card pool

Chapter 162 The Legend of the Golden-Framed Five-Star
Wang Xi didn't rush to check the wild card.

He struck while the iron was hot and ordered another hundred.

Amidst the dazzling white light, two scattered green hues were interspersed.

If this were a regular dungeon gacha banner, the drop rate would actually be considered high, considering there's no pity system. But since this is a disaster zone gacha banner, it's rather average.

'A total of 200 draws, yielding 3 green and 1 dark green.'

Wang Xi tidied up the cards; there was a thick stack of them.

He looked at the remaining 5.1 kilograms of magic stones in the box and finally sighed.

'Forget it, let's stop.'

Wang Xi remained rational and didn't lose his temper.

He reached out and fed all the magic stones to Chaos as an energy replenishment.

"Gained 5100 energy points!"

Energy: 7300

With ample reserves again, he won't have to worry about running out of energy to draw from the exclusive card pool after arriving in the other world.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Xi began to examine the cards in his hand one by one.

196 blank cards, the vast majority of which are garbage, only fit to be used as "dog food" to be crushed into experience points.

Among them were five premium white cards, some of which featured familiar faces, surprising Wang Xi.

"Huo Family Bajiquan", "Huo Family Cloud Palm", "Mud Persimmon", "Nuoxi Fire Breathing", "Mother Dong".

The two martial arts techniques, originating from the Huo family martial arts school, could easily fetch seventy or eighty thousand yuan.

"Mud Persimmon" is a one-time use item card. After use, crush it and apply it to your body to slightly increase your luck for a certain period of time.

"Nuoxi Fire Breathing" is a skill card that allows you to breathe fire at enemies, while also having a slight effect of suppressing evil spirits.

"Mother Dong" is a follower card that can summon a clay figure that is skilled in martial arts and has no fatal weaknesses. Its strength is around two stars at the basic level.

'Hmm, we can take these five cards and sell them at a 'hat hole' shop to recoup some funds.'

Wang Xi thought to himself and continued to examine the document.

Of the three green cards, two were worthless "dog food" (meaning useless or ineffective), while the remaining one was a premium limited edition.

"Zodiac Sugar Painting Rabbit" is a one-time use item card. When used, it will summon a giant sugar painting rabbit that will automatically target enemies. Its strength is around four stars at the base level.

When the sugar-painted rabbit dies, it explodes, turning into a syrup with extremely strong viscosity and toughness, which can effectively restrain enemies.

'This limited-edition premium green card is a trump card even in the hands of a high-level professional warrior; it should fetch a good price.'

Wang Xi pondered.

He finally picked up the dark green card.

This is also a limited edition item!

"Shaping Clay into Soldiers" is a skill card, a spell exclusive to the mysterious system of "Clay Sculpture Dao," which can mold yellow clay into Dao soldiers for one's own use.

Theoretically speaking, as long as one has enough magic power, one could even create hundreds of clay soldiers to form an army.

'As expected of a limited-edition card, it's really strong...'

Wang Xi sighed.

This strength is more strategic.

To truly achieve the goal of one person forming an army.

Unfortunately, it requires specific "clay sculpting" techniques; otherwise, the effect is greatly reduced.

Looking at the card descriptions, he thought of Ding Wancheng, the leader of "Ghost Grid." His deck was similar, quite specialized, and benefited from the bonuses from cultivation cards.

"Creating soldiers from clay" is clearly a magic technique used by cultivators!
'It seems Yu Jiali used a similar "clay sculpting" spell during her assessment... but she definitely didn't have the corresponding technique card, so the effect was greatly reduced, and the consumption was extremely high; it only lasted two uses.'

Wang Xi pondered.

He has now mastered the technique of cultivating both internal and external strength. He is just waiting to reach the full level and become a Grandmaster. Then he will be qualified to embark on the path of cultivation and become a cultivator in the stage of Refining Spirit and Returning to Emptiness.

At that time, I should be able to master magical powers.

However, he didn't understand this "Clay Sculpture Path" and wasn't sure if he could find a way to do it in the Mysterious Realm.

'Keep it for now, you might need it later.'

...

...

He threw all the junk "dog food cards" he had drawn at Caius. After crushing 191 white cards and 2 green cards, he gained 2960 experience points.

Then, upon further inspection of the Library panel, it appears as follows:

Energy: 7300

Experience: 4630

With resources in hand, becoming stronger is no problem.

Wang Xi was in a great mood.

He then listed the five premium white cards and one limited-edition green card for sale in the "Hat Hole" section before leaving the tent.

The officer from the Overwatch Bureau, who was guarding the door, saw Wang Xi emerge looking refreshed and energized, and guessed that he had successfully shipped the goods. He smiled respectfully and said:
"Mr. Wang, it seems you've had a very fruitful trip. Would you like a car arranged to take you back to Gucheng?"

"No, thanks."

Wang Xi responded.

He ignored the probing looks from the other officers and walked straight out, carrying two empty boxes.

It's approaching noon.

After driving home, Wang Xi ordered takeout and eagerly sat down on the living room sofa, intending to upgrade his card deck.

He really wants to improve.

'Caus, let's begin!'

Wang Xi took a deep breath and thought to himself.

Having learned that three fully-starred deep blue cards could break through the limits and be combined into higher-quality cards, he is currently prioritizing upgrading his ice and fire magic deck.

"600 experience points consumed (4030 remaining)"

"The card has been upgraded!"

"Lord of Scorched Earth (Skill Card/Dark Blue 3-Star/Upgradeable): 0/700"

My main fire card is now three stars!
But that's just the beginning.

'continue. ’

Wang Xi issued the order.

"700 experience points consumed (3330 remaining)"

"The card has been upgraded!"

"Lord of Scorched Earth (Skill Card/Deep Blue Four-Star/Upgradeable): 0/800" "Again!"

Wang Xi felt a surge of heat within his body, knowing that this was a significant improvement, and was secretly delighted.

"800 experience points consumed (2530 remaining)"

"The card has been upgraded!"

"Lord of Scorched Earth (Skill Card/Deep Blue 5-Star/Premium/Unupgradeable)"

Please choose one of the following three enhancements.

"Option 1 - Full Combustion: Increases the absorption efficiency of Incineration Return, allowing you to steal more life force and energy by burning enemies (15%)."

"Option 2 - Blazing Cloak: Enhances the Fire Spirit Protection effect of Blazing Wings Dance, granting the ability to briefly fly."

"Option 3 - Generous Protection: Enhances the Scorched Earth Garden effect, and the buff is no longer limited to the user but will also apply to friendly units."

"Um……"

Wang Xi looked at the three enhancement branches and fell into deep thought.

It's really hard to choose.

Option 1 will be better at dealing with swarm tactics, Option 2 optimizes gliding and multi-jump, turning them into flight capabilities, and Option 3 changes personal buffs into auras, focusing on team functions.

He ultimately chose the second option.

—"Scorching Flame Cloak"

It can fly!

Is there even a need to consider it?

This can be described as a strategic upgrade.

The ability to fight and retreat at will, coupled with air-to-ground strike capabilities, represents a qualitative leap in mobility!

Bear!
In Wang Xi's mind, a brand that burned with flames, resembling both wings and a cloak, emerged.

Following "Bangbang Candy", "Undeterred Journey", "Life is Like a Play" and "Breath of the Moon", the fifth imprint "Scorching Cloak" has now been completed!

Immediately afterwards, Wang Xi felt the power of the "Lord of Scorched Earth" that had been upgraded to the maximum star level, and he raised his hand to activate his magic.

Bear!!

A fist-sized, dark red flame burned fiercely in his palm, its tongue flickering and flailing as if it were alive.

The terrifying heat permeated the air, distorting the surrounding atmosphere.

puff.

Wang Xi closed his five fingers together, dispelling the flames.

'From two stars to five stars (the ultimate level), the overall strength increases by approximately 45%, which is truly an astonishing numerical leap!'

A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

Even for the same deep blue card, the difference between a one-star and a five-star ultimate version is like heaven and earth.

With a strength difference of nearly 60%, plus the added enhancement of the repaired mark, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them two different cards.

'No wonder Li Xingduan said that the world's top experts all specialize in one area.'

Wang Xi sighed.

Only by specializing in a deck that suits you can you quickly upgrade your cards' star rating, acquire their imprints, and achieve a qualitative leap.

Otherwise, a single Deep Blue Card grants two to three thousand experience points, requiring two to three thousand days and nights of arduous training. But how many years in a person's life can withstand such waste?

The reason why geniuses are geniuses is that they are often compatible with certain decks, and learning one deck is equivalent to others learning it several times, ten times, or even more.

At the same time, the enhanced branches developed are also more powerful, which is the fundamental reason for the gap!
Fortunately, Teacher DaKa was there.

With just a little guidance, Wang Xi has reached a level that others could never achieve in their entire lives.

"I was indeed diligent and hardworking."

He shook his head and murmured.

"We cannot slacken our efforts; we must persevere... Caius, continue to upgrade 'Self-Immolation'."

"2100 experience points consumed (430 remaining)"

"The card has been upgraded!"

"Self-Immolation (Skill Card/Deep Blue Five-Star/Premium/Unupgradeable)"

Just like with "Lord of Scorched Earth", Wang Xi upgraded it to the maximum level in one go, reaching the five-star ultimate level.

Information streamed from the gaps in my mind:
Please choose one of the following three enhancements.

"Option 1 - Fire Keeper: Increases the efficiency of using fire element and saves mana consumption (15%)."

"Option 2 - Fire Keeper: Can endow fire elements with attachment and spread, igniting upon contact and difficult to extinguish once ignited."

"Option 3 - Firewood Bearer: Increases the burning range and power of fire elements (15%)."

Looking at the three enhancements, Wang Xi suffered from decision paralysis again; he really wanted them all.

Persistence, infectivity, and explosiveness...

After thinking for a while, he chose the third option.

—"The Firewood Bearer"

This is because the "self-immolation" characteristic is inherently explosive, making it a trump card. Wang Xi continued to adhere to the principle of "striving for perfection," further leveraging the card's original strengths.

Bear!
Instantly, in his mind, a humanoid figure engulfed in flames slowly solidified into an imprint.

The sixth mark is complete!

Wang Xi closed his eyes and felt the changes in his body—the power within him surged violently.

He had a gut feeling.

I'm incredibly strong right now!
With a casual wave of his hand, he could create a terrifying fire that could instantly incinerate dozens of Colins, killing them all in an instant.

Wang Xi opened his eyes, a flash of fiery red appearing in them.

He examined himself—

"Wang Xi (5-star/Legendary)"

The golden light was dazzling.

Finally achieved a gold-framed five-star rating!
Moreover, he even felt that he was not far from surpassing the regular star level and entering the next stage.

After all, the addition of two Prestige Blue cards greatly enhanced his strength.

Just then, Wang Xi's phone rang.

"Ok?"

He picked it up and saw that it was a call from Yong Xie.

Upon answering the phone, Li Xingduan's excited voice came through: "Wang Xi, great news! You've been promoted to 'Professional Five-Star' Warrior, an exceptional achievement!"

(End of this chapter)