This Summoner Is Too Powerful-Chapter 374 - 339: He Gave Up the Match? (Part 2)

Card Master He: [That's really hard to say, actually I've been following the competition this season the whole time]

Card Master He: [Everyone is saying now that Mushroom Player has hidden their deck strength, and has never shown their ace card]

Card Master He: [But actually, to my knowledge, players Ah Yajun and Ji Rougui have also managed to do the same]

Vice President: [Oh? So hearing you say that, does Card Master He favor Wu Xing more?]

Card Master He: [I'm not bold enough to make a conclusive judgment, but I do indeed favor Wu Xing]

Vice President: [Why do you say that?]

Card Master He: [If you've been following Wu Xing's matches, you'd notice that besides her versatile Fire Demon deck, she also has a Water-type beast deck]

Vice President: [Ah, looks like Card Master He did his homework indeed]

Vice President: [I've received word from the director that Wu Xing did indeed use the Water Demon deck three times early in the group stages]

Vice President: [But all three matches were close wins]

Card Master He: [What I'm saying is, since she has Fire and Water demon decks, could she also have Wood, Earth, and Metal beast decks?]

Vice President: [Ah...]

Vice President: [So Card Master He's point is that Wu Xing has specially reserved Wood, Earth, and Metal decks to counter the three finalists?!]

The two commentators analyzed this, and the audience was somewhat shocked.

Because upon reflection, this is not entirely impossible.

Any player confident enough to reach the finals would definitely have hidden some aspects, so it's really possible Card Master He has hit the nail on the head.

"Wow, if that's the case, predicting the outcome really becomes difficult."

"Indeed, I was initially quite optimistic about Mushroom Player."

"But putting aside everything else, I truly want to see that 17-point ace card of his this time."

"Hahaha, yes, yes, winning isn't the key, the key is getting to the revelation quickly."

"No doubt, these past few days I've been so intrigued by this issue, it's kept me awake at night, itching with curiosity."

The audience starts discussing fervently.

Inside the protective shield, under the main referee's guidance, Li Pu and Wu Xing have completed card placements.

"Mushroom Player, interesting name, hehe."

Before confirming the start, Wu Xing looks at Li Pu with interest.

"You must be hiding something; will you reveal it this round?"

She speaks while examining Li Pu's face-down cards.

Inside the protective shield, they're insulated from the outside discussion.

"I will."

Li Pu nods.

Actually, what he's hidden is more than just a few things.

What's coming out this round is an entirely new deck.

"You probably are too, right?"

He retorts to Wu Xing.

Card Master He's observation had crossed Li Pu's mind too.

"Of course, might shock you off your seat."

Wu Xing is just as upfront.

For both of them, it means starting from scratch.

All card history from this season's championship becomes null.

After this round, the original tactics planned by the other two semifinalists will need reconsideration.

"Alright, the conversation between the two can continue after the game starts."

"Now I declare the match officially begins."

With the main referee's signal, both players press the confirm button on the table almost simultaneously.

[So earthy!]

What's revealed next is Wu Xing's first card.

A mound-like earth projection springs from the card.

Its appearance makes it hard to tell whether it's a lifeform or an object.

But the card's information is impressively strong.

[Earthen Mountain] - 13 points, B

20/20

Attack 2, Defense 6

[Mountain]: Earthen Mountain has an additional 10 points of maximum health

[Crumble]: Earthen Mountain loses 3 health points at the end of each action turn

[Mountain Crush]: Earthen Mountain can attack two adjacent targets simultaneously and deal damage equal to its attack power plus 1/5 of its current health

The finals intensity is indeed different, for a B-level card to appear right away.

Moreover, this B-level card is remarkably strong, starting with 20 health points.

Its 2-point base attack plus health-based attack makes it capable of inflicting 6 points of damage when at full health, crucially attacking two targets simultaneously.

This ranks as very high-level even among B-level cards.

[Mud Stone!]

Next revealed is Wu Xing's second card.

A human-shaped projection, as if wrapped in mud, holding a beaded stone chain.

[Mud Stone Monk] - 10 points, B

10/10

Attack 1, Defense 4

[Mud Stone Charm]: When Mud Stone Monk is revealed, choose an ally Earth-Stone card to grant it "Mud Stone Protection" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

[Mud Stone Protection]: If the target loses health this round, it recovers 1 health point at the next reveal stage

[Mud Stone Faith]: When Mud Stone Monk heals a target, it also regains 2 health points

B-level card again, another B-level card.

This card doesn't need to use a turn for "healing" to restore health.

If Mud Stone Monk applies protection to itself, it gains 3 health points back each turn after taking damage, making it quite formidable in a one-on-one duel.

But in this match, it's clear the protected target will be the "Earthen Mountain."

[Guard! Ally!]

The third card revealed is still Wu Xing's card.

The projection is a stone soldier akin to a Terracotta warrior, but with more intricate armor and a bulkier physique.

[Guardian Stone Soldier] - 10 points, B

10/10

Attack 3, Defense 4

[Rear Guard]: Gains +1 attack/defense when the card behind the Guardian Stone Soldier is face-down

[Guard Line]: Gains +1 attack/defense next round when an ally card in its row is attacked

[Stone Thistle Armor]: Immediately retaliates against a target with lower defense than itself with damage equal to its own defense

The third card, another B-level card.

Although worth only 10 points, its attack/defense can reach 5/6 in optimal conditions, which is somewhat excessive.

Also, it's a counter-attacking card; the higher its defense, the more powerful the retaliation, making it tricky to confront.

One must admit, Wu Xing's cards fully express the robust, life-rich characteristics of Earth-Stone cards.

What's truly remarkable is that despite highlighting these traits, these three cards still possess considerable aggression.

That's an incredible balance of offense and defense.

Vice President: [Card Master He, you were right indeed!]

Vice President: [Looks like Wu Xing has chosen an Earth-Stone card set to battle this time]

Card Master He: [Starting with three B-level cards, is this the finals intensity indeed, truly impressive]

Card Master He: [Even if I were to face these opening cards, it'd be tough]

Vice President: [Meaning, Mushroom Player is facing trouble now?]

Card Master He: [You could say so, but we must first see what deck he'll bring this match]

Card Master He: [If it's still the Mushroom-type or Lava-type or Electric Hedgehog decks...]

Vice President: [I agree with your opinion]

Vice President: [Let us now eagerly anticipate what cards Mushroom Player will reveal]

As Vice President's words end, Li Pu begins to reveal his first cards.

Card Master He: [Huh? What card is this?]

Vice President: [No way, using this deck in the finals, is he serious?!]

As Li Pu's first three cards are revealed, both commentators are stunned.

"What on earth, is he treating the finals like a joke?"

"Uh, maybe the goal was just reaching the semifinals."

"The strength of this deck is really..."

"Would be better off with the Mushroom army, geez."

"Plus, this round he won't have 17 points to place his ace now."

Clearly, the audience also can't make sense of Li Pu's deck.

"What a coincidence."

At the card table, Li Pu looks at Wu Xing's cards, then at his own.

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