However, because Nezha and Zhao Gongming eliminated their opponents too quickly, Jiang Yuan gradually gave up on this method.

Or rather, if enemies that even Nezha and Zhao Gongming had difficulty with or took longer to defeat appeared, Jiang Yuan's abilities would essentially be of little use.

So Jiang Yuan finally gradually abandoned this style of combat.

But seriously speaking, the old Mr. Wang He'an was a Beast Taming Card Master.

Although Jiang Yuan's Summoning Card Master style is somewhat similar to that of a Beast Taming Card Master in that they both command other "creatures" to fight,

the actual combat styles of the two are vastly different.

Beasts require commands, but issuing commands to Nezha and Zhao Gongming might actually reduce their combat power.

As a result, Jiang Yuan later gave up on it.

And he gave up rather thoroughly, so thorough that though he got over the paralysis, in the short term, Jiang Yuan's Skill Card Master combat methods were completely useless.

Now, Jiang Yuan only has one way to fight.

Relying on an ample supply of Star Power and a saturation attack with a wide range of Thunder Attribute skills.

It seems Jiang Yuan is now just a pure Thunder Attribute Skill Card Master.

This is also why Laojun rejected Jiang Yuan's idea of giving Mu Qianshan a Golden Crow.

After all, Mu Qianshan is Mu Qianshan, not Jiang Yuan.

If the Golden Crow caused his combat abilities to be wasted, he certainly wouldn't have as many Card Spirits like Jiang Yuan for combat.

In that case, he would end up as a mediocre player who pleases neither side.

Now endowed with the Purple Mansion Sword and the [Pure Yang Sword Technique], he shouldn't become that kind of person.

At the very least, he's using the same weapon as his disciple.

"Or perhaps, he could actually try to make a breakthrough these past two days."

After dinner, on the way back to the Martial Arts Hall, Jiang Yuan suddenly thought.

His own challenges won't interfere with Mu Qianshan's breakthrough?

"Hey, where are you?"

Thinking leads to action, Jiang Yuan immediately made a phone call to Mu Qianshan.

"I'm at home, what's up?"

"Nothing much, just that you could try to make a breakthrough in these next two days. If you can't succeed on your own, Laojun still has his elixirs."

"These couple of days?"

Mu Qianshan's hesitant voice came through the phone.

"Maybe not possible these two days?"

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Yuan was a bit puzzled: "I'm challenging the sixth graders' rankings these two days, you shouldn't have anything urgent, right?"

Jiang Yuan was indeed puzzled, because normally Mu Qianshan was busy only when Jiang Yuan released new cards for sale.

But right now…

Come to think of it, it seems like it has been a long time since I've released a new card.

If so, Mu Qianshan shouldn't be too busy.

After all, he's got plenty of people under him.

"Ha, it's precisely because you're challenging the sixth graders' rankings that I'm busier these days."

Mu Qianshan on the other end of the phone laughed heartily: "To counter your challenges and to defeat you, they've been buying many special cards from me."

"But the one that's selling like hotcakes is the Shadow Duel card produced by Liu Xiaofei."

"So to be honest, I've indeed been quite busy these days."

Hearing the laughter-filled voice of Mu Qianshan on the phone, Jiang Yuan couldn't help but grimace.

"You're joyful because I'm being targeted?"

Mu Qianshan's somber voice responded over the phone, prompting him to quickly stop his laughter.

"How could that be? I'd be anxious if anything. But yes, making money is indeed very delightful."

"Hahaha!"

After that, Mu Qianshan laughed unabashedly once again.

"Alright then, handle it yourself, but do pay attention, making a breakthrough sooner rather than later would be best."

Hearing Mu Qianshan's laughter, Jiang Yuan laughed as well but still reminded him.

"Don't worry, I understand your situation very well, those cards they bought from me won't have much of an impact on you, you just need to be a little careful."

"As for the breakthrough, probably tomorrow. After I finish today's work and instruct my people, I'll begin my formal breakthrough tomorrow."

"Alright, try to succeed in breaking through by yourself."

"Of course, successfully breaking through on your own means saving an elixir and making a lot of money by selling it."

"Ha, that's true."

Jiang Yuan laughed, and after a few more exchanges, they hung up the phone.

"No wonder you two are good friends."

Old Jun chuckled from the side: "Both of you have the same greedy look."

"That's respect for money."

Jiang Yuan smiled and stepped into the Martial Arts Hall.

Strangely enough, his seat in the spectator stands was still there.

But Jiang Yuan only glanced at it before dismissing it.

Although there were still half an hour to go, Jiang Yuan's scheduled opponent had already arrived.

At the moment, there were no other contestants in the Martial Arts Arena, so Jiang Yuan paused and walked up to the stage.

When Yan Boren saw Jiang Yuan coming, he stood up and joined Jiang Yuan in the middle of the arena.

"This time, you won't be able to get past me."

Once on the stage, Yan Boren spoke up to Jiang Yuan.

However, Jiang Yuan just gave him a glance and didn't say much.

Hmm, the standard trash-talking before a match.

Jiang Yuan gestured with his hand, then took the lead into the Martial Arts Arena.

Yan Boren was a bit miffed that Jiang Yuan ignored him, but still followed him into the Martial Arts Arena.

Both sides entered the Martial Arts Arena at the same time, and the battle officially began.

As the countdown in the sky ended, purple light flashed in the arena.

Nezha appeared in the center of the arena, but unlike his usual excited rush, he seemed a bit bored as he glanced at his opponent, tossing his Qiankun Ring over.

Seeing his Qiankun Ring pass through the opponent's body and hit the ground, Nezha's face showed an 'as expected' expression.

With a helpless shrug, Nezha couldn't do anything about it.

Facing Jiang Yuan now, using the card "Shadow Duel" seemed to have become routine.

Nezha would be surprised only if his opponent hadn't used it in the match.

"Alright, leave it to me."

Jiang Yuan nodded helplessly.

He had great confidence in his own strength.

But he wasn't overly confident.

If Nezha and Zhao Gongming could handle it themselves, it would be best not to step in himself.

But obviously...

Sure enough, a way to counter "Shadow Duel" was needed.

Speaking of which, the new Undead Enslavement skill that Shi Ji had recently acquired had a skill that allowed him to be unaffected by negative effects.

But after Jiang Yuan tried it, "Shadow Duel" didn't seem to be a type of negative effect.

What category it belonged to Jiang Yuan wasn't too sure.

But Jiang Yuan was also trying hard to figure it out; after all, he was a Summoning Card Master and couldn't always fight in person, right?

For now, it was okay since the opponents were just from the Human Clan.

But what if the card "Shadow Duel" fell into the hands of other race's worlds?

What if people from other races also discovered this method against him?

When fighting people from other races, failure meant actual death.

Unlike in the Human Clan's world, where battles were mostly conducted in the Martial Arts Arena.

Jiang Yuan sighed helplessly, and his various skills were put into action.

Shi Ji's Undead Magic, lowering the opponent's defense.

Nezha's "Lotus Embodiment", enhancing physical strength and using lotus petals to assist in attacks.

Speaking of which, Nezha's "Lotus Embodiment" could also increase the damage of Fire Attribute skills; should he also create a Golden Crow for himself?

After all, the skills of the Golden Crow were similar to Zhao Gongming's, both having the same nature.

But now wasn't the time to think about this.

Jiang Yuan shook his head, and his Thunder Attribute skills were unleashed, but in the next second, he saw the purple light shining in the opponent's hands.

In the space of consciousness, a needlepoint appeared, aiming at the little Jiang Yuan inside his consciousness space and stabbing towards him.