Chapter 210: 210 Mount Flower VS Temple of the Gods 5_1
The cards from both sides were selected, and the coaches retreated from the stage to shake hands.
The Temple of the Gods coach gave a mirthless smile. "Forcing us to this point, you’ve already made a name for yourselves in history."
"Don’t misuse Yunxia terms you barely understand," Tang Qian also smiled faintly. "We haven’t reached that point yet."
The Temple of the Gods coach snorted with disdain. "I look forward to you showing us a performance even more spectacular than Divine Punishment."
Tang Qian remained unmoved. "We hope so."
The coaches, who clearly couldn’t stand each other, retreated. In the voice channel, setting aside Mount Flower for a moment, Alva Davelin from the Temple of the Gods lamented, "It’s a pity we didn’t get the Hou Yi card."
He had previously said he wanted to use the Hou Yi card to severely beat the Yunxia players.
This time, it was unfortunate they couldn’t secure the Hou Yi card for the Forbidden Lunar Palace Card Set; not getting it with the first pick was also within expectations.
The substitute remarked coolly, "Alva, I hope you remember what you said during the interview. If you get humiliated this time, you can imagine the kind of backlash you’ll face."
Alva let out a derisive laugh. "If I lose the match, I, Alva, will retire on the spot, okay? If we can lose a nine-versus-seven, then none of you are fit to remain on this field either."
The teammates had a poor relationship; they were now at loggerheads.
The support, who was directing play, spoke up, "The match has begun. Remember to target their substitute Hou Yi. Play the other cards situationally. Their reactions aren’t as quick as yours, so try to exploit the time difference. Eros and Circe, if Hou Yi doesn’t move, neither should you."
On Mount Flower’s side, the teammates were still quite tense. This was already a critical game. After a moment of hesitation, Ruan Chunen actually asked, "Wen Jiang, do you still have the energy to command?"
In a competition of this level, the seven cards were crucial, and even Ruan Chunen wasn’t confident in making the right decisions.
"I can," Wen Jiang replied succinctly. She had planned to command this game. Ruan Chunen wouldn’t have a major problem commanding, but for this rare, crucial game, it was best not to test the earnest man’s nerves.
If this voice chat went public, it would undoubtedly shock many people.
Controlling three cards and also commanding—how could such an Immortal have ended up at Mount Flower?
Wen Jiang simply glanced at the field and knew how the opponents would move. "Their Eros and Circe will focus on me; they won’t move unless Hou Yi does. Ourelitaya, as a double buff card, normally assists the God of Love. When the God of Love stays put, Ourelitaya will buff Oneri, whose first card will target the Seven-Star Butterfly. Runyu, just remember: wherever Ghost Wood is, that’s where you should be."
"Oh, okay!" Chen Runyu’s scalp tightened; he wouldn’t dare question Wen Jiang’s commands in the slightest.
Shi Qi, Dou Yuan, and the others also didn’t dare to speak. This match was practically the most important of their lives; without Wen Jiang, they wouldn’t have even made it this far.
This might be a match for the history books. Their palms were slick with sweat. Shi Qi’s heart even quivered slightly. Having merged her form with her Card Spirit, she dared not let her mind wander. As soon as Wen Jiang gave a command, she just needed to strike where directed.
The two sides officially summoned their Card Spirits.
BOOM!
The vast field was instantly occupied by more than a dozen Card Spirits of various forms. The two sides were separated by a fair distance.
This was a competition-specific isolated island. Under the intense pressure, they could almost hear the cries of seagulls and the sound of waves crashing against its shores. Mount Flower primarily used their established cards. The Temple of the Gods’ card set had also appeared many times before, so both teams had a basic understanding of each other’s strategies.
Once summoned, Ghost Wood could not move. The spot Wen Jiang chose wasn’t overly cunning, but she positioned Ghost Wood right at the edge of its maximum range in the right corner. This effectively blocked any Card Spirits from approaching from the right, as a Card Spirit’s control range is limited. However, this extreme range was difficult for many to grasp, and it was hard to predict where the opponent’s control limit would be.
The moment Wen Jiang placed Ghost Wood, Alva’s pupils constricted.
This was their limit of control. Ghost Wood was massive; even before fully growing, it resembled a sky-obscuring giant tree. If they wanted to attack Mount Flower, the right path was now blocked unless they attacked Ghost Wood head-on or found a way around it.
Although this edge placement made the central area quite large, potentially giving their opponents more room to maneuver, it also gave the Temple of the Gods an uneasy feeling. For some reason, they felt that this Ghost Wood Card Spirit was larger than any they had seen before. They had watched Mount Flower’s match videos before, and Ghost Wood hadn’t been this large.
As the referee’s announcement echoed, the atmosphere grew tense. Unlike at the very start of a match, not all cards moved at once.
Indeed, several of the opponent’s cards had to wait for Hou Yi to move first. Without any delay, Wen Jiang quickly ordered, "Chen Runyu, have the Seven-Star Butterfly take up position to the left of Ghost Wood. Using Ghost Wood’s orientation as a starting point, create a diagonal spread. Extend it as much as possible."
Chen Runyu immediately maneuvered the main body of the Seven-Star Butterfly to the base of Ghost Wood.
The opponent took the first action.
The Assassin Card Oneri aimed to seize the initiative. The Sirens, slashing with their massive fishtails, advanced towards Mount Flower, with Eros following closely to protect them. Once in position, the beautiful harpy-like creature flew to a strategic spot and unleashed its enchanting song, filling the entire arena with a divine melody.
The distance was too great, so this song was merely a distraction, primarily intended to disrupt Wen Jiang’s Ghost Wood.
Wen Jiang showed no reaction and decisively commanded, "Dou Yuan, release! Ruan Chunen, give your pills to Dou Yuan in the early phase."
Using Control Cards right at the start wasn’t generally a good choice, as timing is crucial for them. If their control effect ended and Mount Flower had no follow-up control, they would face a barrage of attacks from the opponent.
Dou Yuan’s River Maiden released a pungent floral mist near the Seven-Star Butterfly’s position. This mist would continue to spread throughout its duration until it dissipated, covering a vast area. The opponent’s Assassin Card Spirit, Oneri, had already turned invisible and taken a safe position. However, to maintain its maximum control range, Oneri’s main body and its shadow needed to keep a certain distance apart. Its target was indeed the Seven-Star Butterfly.
After all, the Seven-Star Butterfly was also one of the primary late-game offensive cards and was particularly troublesome. Temporarily unable to target the more securely positioned Hou Yi, they focused on the Seven-Star Butterfly first.
But Dou Yuan had the River Maiden use its ability immediately. With the area of effect being so large, Oneri had to retreat temporarily, seeking a secure position to bide its time.
On the battlefield, both sides’ Card Spirits were positioned near their Spirit Card Masters. If one side only defended passively, they would eventually be cornered by the opponent’s advancing Card Spirits.
Alva, playing offensively, was also a skilled individual. The moment the potent floral mist was released, he had Merlinuo accurately pinpoint Dou Yuan’s position. Just as Dou Yuan activated his ability and was momentarily immobilized, the Goddess of Lost Souls raised her hand. She summoned a cage from the sky that required precise targeting on the Card Spirit’s location, enveloping the River Maiden and continuously eroding her spiritual power.