Chapter 105: 105 It’s a pity that there’s only one Wen Jiang_1
In fact, the choice to pick Changer was Wen Jiang’s idea.
Tang Qian initially wanted to go for Hou Yi, but Wen Jiang nonchalantly said, "I’ll take Changer. Mo Liqing goes to Runyu. Shi Qi, you take the Red Cotton Seed."
Tang Qian was taken aback for a moment. "You want Shi Qi to use an offense card?"
Wen Jiang had used Red Cotton Seed before; it was an output card that required time to build up, but the opponents had Hou Yi.
Wen Jiang was certain. "No problem, let me try."
Normally, if a player made such choices, the coach would definitely object. After all, coaches had the most authority in card selection, as they needed to arrange the tactics.
However, after hearing Wen Jiang, Tang Qian hesitated for only a few seconds before nodding in agreement. "Alright then."
The original intention was for them to coordinate with Wen Jiang. Since he had spoken, Tang Qian had little room to object.
Dou Yuan cautiously added, "Should I take a Control Card then?"
Wen Jiang nodded. "You can take the Dandelion in the Wind."
It sounded like a very romantic name. In reality, it was a wide-range blinding card (which confused an opponent’s Card Spirit’s vision). The problem was, this card needed a long time to grow.
Dou Yuan, however, did not hesitate. "That’s fine."
Ruan Chunen took a standard Healing Card, mainly to protect—Red Cotton Seed.
Wen Jiang stroked his chin. "What’s the point of a burst-kill strategy? We’re going to use the most drawn-out methods to thoroughly annoy them."
This kind of slow-paced lineup, which requires time to build, was precisely what Hou Yi countered best. But if the Guiqing Association, even with Hou Yi, lost to such a lineup, it would be a truly devastating psychological blow.
Sure enough, the opponents were a bit puzzled.
"They picked Changer and then these cards? Not a single one can withstand Hou Yi. What are they thinking?" Coach Guiqing sneered. "Only the Dandelion might be somewhat useful late game to block Hou Yi’s line of sight, but what’s the use if it can’t be deployed early on?"
The Guiqing Association also knew their opponents wanted to stall for time, so they naturally wouldn’t show any mercy. Besides picking two cards to protect Hou Yi, they had Chen Yunbai choose the assassin role to target Dandelion.
"Hou Yi will focus on killing Red Cotton Seed first. The assassin is responsible for taking out their Dandelion. Control player, focus on defending against that new card. Flex and support players, just make sure Hou Yi is well-protected."
It seemed they weren’t taking Changer’s state seriously.
After all, everyone knew Changer was a nuisance post-ascension. Before ascending, however, she only possessed a group defensive ability that was mediocre at best. Without ascension, she wasn’t very effective.
Even the players from Guiqing couldn’t help but mock, "If you want to try new tactics, you first need to see if you have the strength for it."
As the match began, ten players simultaneously summoned their Card Spirits.
In an instant, the massive bodies of the Card Spirits appeared on the arena. Among them, Hou Yi and Changer, along with Mo Liqing, undoubtedly attracted the most attention.
One pair was a handsome man and a beautiful woman; the other, a tall, majestic general wielding a sword. Their appearances alone were enough to make hearts pound.
Coach Guiqing still kept an eye on Mo Liqing; it was a new card Mount Flower hadn’t used before. However, it probably wasn’t very strong. If it were, would Mount Flower really be willing to reveal it now? Perhaps they just brought it out to test its effects.
As the referee announced the start, both coaches stepped back, and the Card Spirits began to move.
Hou Yi drew his bow, nocked an arrow, and his fierce gaze fixed on their side.
Shi Qi, holding the Red Cotton Seed, was very nervous. "I can’t move!"
Obviously, Hou Yi had set his sights on her.
Chen Yunbai, on the other hand, was carefully observing the situation and didn’t rush in immediately.
Ruan Chunen, acting as commander, glanced first at Wen Jiang. At that moment, only Changer or Mo Liqing switching states could provide defense; otherwise, the Red Cotton Seed was almost certainly doomed. Seeing Wen Jiang remain silent, Ruan Chunen gritted his teeth and began issuing commands based on standard tactics: "Dou Yuan, start releasing Dandelions! Shi Qi, don’t panic; watch Wen Jiang’s position! Runyu, assess the situation and decide whether to use earth defense or fire to divide the battlefield!"
The Dandelion’s speed was very slow. Its main body would move slowly, then begin to release small dandelions that scattered across the sky. Initially, there were only a few dandelions, but their numbers would gradually increase. Once they filled the entire battlefield, the opposing Card Spirits’ vision would undoubtedly be affected.
But using fire and other similar abilities could destroy some of the dandelion seeds, though it was impossible to eradicate them completely.
Hou Yi had already drawn his bow. An arrow, wreathed in scorching flames, shot out, heading straight for the Red Cotton Seed’s core.
This arrow was almost impossible to block.
At that same time, Chen Yunbai made his move. He controlled a monster wielding a huge scythe, resembling a beast clad in steel. Yet its speed was surprisingly fast, reaching the Mount Flower team almost simultaneously with Hou Yi’s flaming arrow.
Just as the arrow was about to strike the Red Cotton Seed’s core, everyone suddenly heard Changer’s bell-like laughter. A sweet fragrance, the very essence of happiness, wafted through the air.
Before ascending, Changer felt immense happiness. All Card Spirits could be infected by this joy, becoming so euphoric that they ignored any damage received.
So, just as the smile on Guiqing’s damage dealer’s face hadn’t faded, they saw the arrow pierce the Red Cotton Seed’s massive cotton body, shaking the Card Spirit almost to its core. But the Card Spirit revealed a bizarre state of excitement, looking so red it seemed about to bleed. The arrow vanished. Shi Qi immediately exclaimed, "Damn, Boss, you’re incredible! I only took a little damage! It’s nothing! Chun En, heal me up!"
Meanwhile, Chen Yunbai’s Assassin Card had already approached the Dandelions. Just as it swung its scythe to reap, Mo Liqing suddenly brandished a huge sword. A massive earthen wall rose in front of the Dandelions. The scythe embedded itself in the wall; the attack had failed.
Guiqing Association’s damage dealer cried out in disbelief, "Impossible! Why hasn’t the Red Cotton Seed disappeared?!"
Everyone had witnessed Hou Yi’s power. A typical card could hardly withstand one of his arrows. Short of completely controlling Hou Yi or defeating him outright, there was no other solution.
But they had truly watched, wide-eyed, as Wen Jiang used Changer to absorb the damage from Hou Yi’s arrow—and this was merely Changer in her pre-ascension state.
Tang Qian looked at the Changer Card with some surprise, then her gaze shifted to Wen Jiang, her expression turning complex.
They had tested Changer’s group defense ability before. It was strong, certainly, but controlling it with perfect timing was no easy feat.
Changer’s group defense could make Card Spirits feel euphoric. However, this euphoria had a limited duration and a decay rate. Using the ability at the most opportune moment could mitigate some of Hou Yi’s assault. But to absorb 80 percent of the damage from Hou Yi’s arrow at the exact instant it struck the Red Cotton Seed required an incredibly frightening level of precision in both control and spiritual power.
Moreover, there was no guarantee that the Spirit Card Master controlling Hou Yi could unleash even more devastating damage.
The opposing team’s Spirit Card Master controlling Hou Yi wasn’t very skilled. If it had been Wen Jiang, that arrow would have undoubtedly found its mark.
Tang Qian smiled again. It’s a pity; there’s only one Wen Jiang.