My Card Beast Taming Game

Chapter 209: Happy Childhood Sweethearts (48/228)

The team battles in the morning ended quickly.

The Divine Capital Academy and the Emperor Venerable trained for two rounds, with a record of ten wins and four losses in fourteen matches. This result did not satisfy Cao Shoushan.

"The results this morning were disappointing. So what if we're a top-tier club? Our opponents will always be the other two major academies, and strong teams from other countries!"

His gaze swept over everyone, especially the defeated teams, including Zhou Chen's team. "Don't blame me for being strict with you. If we can't even win all the games of the Emperor's team, how can we win the championship!"

He had high expectations for Zhou Chen's team.

As the current face of the team competition, if even the Emperor's team struggles so much, what will happen when they face the Heavenly Capital Academy team or even the Demon Capital Academy team later on?

Of course, Cao Shoushan knew that the team was just getting started. In the past week, in order to help the team members get used to each other, he did not interfere too much with their tactical planning and let them brainstorm.

Now is the time to get involved.

Around noon.

Most of the students on the school team were sent to a meditation room, along with spiritual materials and lunch prepared by the logistics staff.

The club members were clearly not treated so well; most of them returned to their lodgings to meditate, with only a small number going to the meditation room.

Zhou Chen's team of five was left behind, and Cao Shoushan and the five assistant coaches began to develop tactics suitable for each team based on their individual circumstances and tested them on the spot.

Interestingly, just like they had thought, Cao Shoushan also had high expectations for Lin Meng.

He said, "In this nascent team, you are the only one who hasn't been able to play your role, but that also means your team has a lot of potential."

Lin Meng's two bears are incredibly tanky, so much so that they still possess explosive power even when severely injured. Each of her bears also has attack effects that can stun and paralyze opponents.

Moreover, once they launch an attack, they will be more difficult to resist than Luo Linchuan's rock-patterned guards and border guards.

Standing on four legs is more stable than standing on two legs.

Cao Shoushan conducted special training for Lin Meng—firstly, to strengthen her awareness of positioning. The passive defense buff of the Rock Pattern Guardian requires it to hold up the shield, so it is inconvenient for it to move. Lin Meng's bear does not have so many concerns.

Secondly, coordinate with teammates to take the initiative.

"Don't always worry that hiding will affect Su Xuanzhen. Groups work together, and he will move when you move. Also, you can coordinate with Luo Linchuan as a cavalry unit."

The gist is that the Rockweave Guardian rides on the Blizzard War Bear, while simultaneously gaining a shield and increased defense.

This undoubtedly requires a very high level of teamwork.

His requirement for Su Xuanzhen was to "strengthen his positioning awareness."

Ultimately, the turtle shell style is a poor strategy due to a lack of coordination in positioning. Several times, what Cao Shoushan saw as an opportunity to attack was squandered by Su Xuanzhen.

“Now that you have a magical weapon, you can play more relaxed. You need to learn to find a balance between the two extremes.”

Cao Shoushan had previously reprimanded Su Xuanzhen for being too self-sacrificing, but Su Xuanzhen turned around and created the Turtle Shell School.

It represents going from one extreme to another.

He knew very well that it wasn't that Su Xuanzhen's tactics were poorly designed, but rather that he was too eager to win all the way.

Wanting to win is not wrong, but there is no need to give up what you are best at in order to win.

"You're not incapable of being flexible; you're incapable of finding the optimal solution."

Cao Shoushan instructed, "I know you feel the team is too inexperienced and needs more practice, but you must understand that tactics themselves also need a lot of practice. Don't be afraid of being criticized, don't be afraid of losing, we just need to win the most crucial few games."

Cao Shoushan has two faces: one in public and one in private.

He wanted everyone to win, but he also advised Su Xuanzhen not to be too fixated on winning or losing.

It may seem contradictory, but the real idea is to encourage everyone to maintain a desire to win, while also ensuring that the pursuit of victory doesn't lead to a loss of opportunities to improve oneself.

That is, the flexibility and adaptability he emphasized.

Su Xuanzhen nodded with a complicated expression. "I understand."

Who would have thought that the second biggest problem in this team would be the commander?

Cao Shoushan then said to Zhou Chen, "Hengzhen, you need to try to cooperate with more teammates. It's good to cooperate with two DPS positions, but your Spirit Card is not as wide and powerful as the Thunder Dragon. You can do more delicate tactics."

He added, "Also, the Black Tiger Demon card can be used occasionally, as long as its key skills are not exposed."

"clear."

Zhou Chen nodded.

As for Wenren Shiyue and Luo Linchuan, Cao Shoushan had nothing more to say; they were both veterans and no longer needed much guidance.

They just need to play to their own style and strengths.

in the afternoon.

Following Cao Shoushan's guidance, they began to try more different tactical styles, which led to them losing the first two matches against Emperor's Team 1 in the afternoon, while still winning against Team 7.

After successfully boosting morale with these two battles, the Emperor's side also began large-scale military training, trying different tactics instead of sticking to the Five Dragons Formation.

The scene became somewhat chaotic at one point as a result.

The same applies to other teams.

By evening, Zhou Chen's team and Emperor's team were in an embarrassing 1-3 tie.

Cao Shoushan naturally gave them a thorough dressing-down in front of everyone.

Seeing their own team perform like this, the other teams felt a little less upset about their defeat, but this also made them more eager for victory and growth.

sunset.

Zhou Chen and Lu Qingning were strolling along the beach, chatting idly.

"How's the situation on your end?"

"It's alright. You can come over and see for yourself in a couple of days. You'll probably come, right?"

Since he has signed up for more than one event, he also needs to practice his singles skills.

Although he didn't go to the neighboring area during the first week, he would eventually have to participate in the training camp for two days. Chongxuan's arrangement for him was on Saturday and Sunday.

For Zhou Chen, singles matches are easier than team matches.

Furthermore, there are commonalities between the two, such as positioning and timing of attacks, so it's not that one is not good at one-on-one duels because they are used to playing in a team.

When it was completely dark, the two of them went their separate ways.

Zhou Chen continued his usual routine of running dungeons to level up, while Lu Qingning meditated and watched a large number of match recordings to learn about the habits of all possible opponents.

When it's difficult to improve one's own strength, studying one's opponents is also a way to improve oneself.

Occasionally, she would look up at the neighbor's room, wondering what Zhou Chen was doing at that moment.

"He's probably meditating."

Lu Qingning knew that Zhou Chen's meditation side effects were not as obvious as hers, so she worked especially hard, which warmed her heart.

What could be more satisfying for her than having someone moving forward alongside her?

Based on this feeling, she found that her meditation efficiency was also improving, the frequency of negative effects was decreasing significantly, and the number of candies in her pocket was decreasing from five a day to two.

This is a huge step forward!

First day of training.

Countless thoughts intertwined, countless wishes formed; some were drowsy, while others struggled to fall asleep...

For example, the Dharma King Ni in the Xiezhi Temple.

"Why aren't you replying to my messages? My meditation has been going on for so long... Sigh... I really want to go see you."

The unicorn chow crow rolled around on the futon, while Fatian sat calmly on the fishing platform, half-asleep and half-awake, in a state of perfect meditation.

I don't know what's going on with Bai Shounian, but she's found a glimmer of opportunity.

Soon, soon!

Chapter 210: A Once-in-a-Decade Event

The next day, they practiced together.

On the third day, they practiced silence.

These two teams are slightly weaker than Emperor Zun, but because Zhou Chen and the others are experiencing new things, their win rate still can't be improved.

On the other hand, Wen Zhaoce's team had more veteran players, and Kong You replaced him with a substitute who was also a veteran. They finally showed the level of tacit understanding that senior students of Shen Du Academy should have.

Several clubs inevitably gossiped behind each other's backs: which of these two teams, both seemingly wielding three magical weapons, truly deserves to be called the top team of the Divine Capital Academy?

The teamwork between teammates was clearly more skillful for Wen Zhaoce's team, and after the subsequent rotation of the starting lineup, the win rate of Wen Zhaoce's team was also significantly higher.

It's clear that the core reason lies with Zhou Chen and Su Xuanzhen, both freshmen, and Lin Meng, a new substitute who has just joined the school team.

The three were too inexperienced, making the adjustment process very long.

Under normal circumstances, the first team in the team battle of the three major academies should be like Wen Zhaoce's team, consisting of the regular players left over from the previous competition and old substitutes.

Unfortunately, Zhou Chen's team is quite strong when they fight hard; they just love to pull off some crazy antics.

The bear cavalry tactics, dragon cavalry tactics, the sword-wielding White Ape, and the mobile suicide taunter—it's like playing around, not serious competition.

But when they met again, the situation was very different. Those tactics that seemed ridiculous at first gradually became effective, and Zhou Chen's team's progress was visible to the naked eye!

The outstanding performance of the White Ape King also prompted several clubs, including Emperor Venerable, to discuss whether it possessed a magical artifact.

"Maybe it's hidden in my spatial bag? No, I have to take it out first."

"A small-sized magical artifact!"

"Most likely."

"Without a spirit artifact, this card couldn't possibly be this powerful!"

They tacitly acknowledged this.

The coaches from these teams have participated in at least a dozen Youth Championships and have seen countless high-intensity silver-tier spirit cards. They may have spirit cards with high strength but without spirit weapons, but none have appeared on the Youth Championship stage so far.

Therefore, it is assumed that the white ape owns the spiritual artifact, and what kind of spiritual artifact it is is not important.

That's the kind of thing only spirit weapon hunters would care about.

Saturday has arrived.

Zhou Chen's team training camp had to be temporarily suspended, as he had to go next door to participate in the individual training camp.

The vacancy will be temporarily filled by a teaching assistant.

In any case, the focus these past two days has been on teamwork practice. A qualified team-type card master should be able to adapt quickly to any type of teammates and bring out the fighting power of each other.

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"Hengzhen".

Chongxuan greeted Zhou Chen, who had just joined the group.

The star-seeking parrot landed naturally on his shoulder and said, "The capable are often burdened with more work. You'll be running around between the two places from now on."

The other students on the school team looked at him with a mixture of wariness, curiosity, and admiration.

So far, only Zhou Chen has registered for both team and individual participation.

Other school team members who signed up for two events basically locked in the individual competition and the team/individual competition, since the two are interconnected and can be practiced in the same venue.

Running between teams and individual practice requires more time, and the amount of practice time required is definitely greater.

Normal school team players find it hard to accept participating in both. No matter how much they love competition, they need plenty of personal time. In this situation, they inevitably experience increased pressure and worry about whether they can do well in both.

Zhou Chen is not under pressure for the time being.

His passion for competition remains, and the strength of the Black-feathered White Ape is undeniable. As long as he doesn't make any basic mistakes, every match will be a thrilling experience for him.

In the individual competition, the competitive pressure is actually much greater than in the team competition.

The team competition selects 15 people from 30, and the individual competition selects 6 people from 22.

That's right.

There are only six positions available.

After all, Jin Siyue and Li Feijin had already secured two spots in the individual and team individual competitions, leaving only six spots. And among these six, there's a high probability that there will be duplicates.