To block such a skill, only the skills from the 36 Transformations would work.

For example, "Erect Shadowless."

Since it has no physical entity, it naturally wouldn't be hit by the effect of a Skill Card.

However, clearly, "Erect Shadowless" is something that likely requires a Red Quality Card to use.

The skills in the 36 Transformations involve too much, many of which require a Red Quality Card to use.

Huang Huanqing gave Jiang Yuan an odd look, not understanding the sudden sigh from him.

She didn't ask further, though, since she's not the talkative type.

If Jiang Yuan wanted to share, he would naturally tell her.

Soon, the two little Golden Crows returned from outside.

Looking at Lu Yi's excited face, you could tell he must have obtained quite a few skills.

This does make sense since Huang Huanqing, when she initially visited the Elemental Spirit Clan's Grotto Heaven, had the same intention as Jiang Yuan.

To acquire more Fire Attribute skills.

"If there's nothing else, then I'll head back first."

Huang Huanqing, with Lu Qi perched on her shoulder, chuckled to Jiang Yuan before preparing to leave.

"That's fine, oh, and it seems you're about to make a breakthrough, I have some elixirs that can help with that."

Jiang Yuan said, hesitating a bit, as it always felt somewhat inappropriate to imply someone couldn't succeed in their breakthrough.

"Um, if anyone around you needs it, you can contact me."

"Sure."

Huang Huanqing obviously understood what Jiang Yuan meant, smiled at him, and then turned to leave.

After all, she wasn't from Zhongyuan Academy, and the Martial Arts Academy was quite a distance from Zhongyuan Academy.

But since Jiang Yuan asked for her, she came straight through a space channel.

That's a real show of financial power!

"Oh right, Zhan Youqing was too embarrassed to say, and asked me to subtly remind you about the matter of the remaining five sets of armor."

"Alright, after the ranking challenge in the next two days."

"Okay."

Huang Huanqing came quickly and left quickly.

Now in the house, once again, only Jiang Yuan, Mu Qianshan, and Liu Huaqiang remained.

Along with some Card Spirits.

Mu Qianshan looked at the Golden Crow with undisguised envy in his eyes.

"I must quickly increase my Combat Power, I want a Golden Crow too!"

Mu Qianshan quickly made up his mind and told Jiang Yuan, then sat cross-legged on the couch, preparing to breakthrough.

Jiang Yuan didn't intend to disturb Mu Qianshan and also sat on the couch, beginning to think about how to deal with the "Shadow Duel" card.

To be honest, this card imposes a significant restriction on him.

Especially since he's not fond of battles in the first place.

"Shadow Duel must have a judgment condition, or rather, a target lock condition. Would it be easier if we focused our countermeasure on that?"

Seeing Jiang Yuan deep in thought, Laojun realized what Jiang Yuan was pondering and spoke to Laojun.

"Shi Ji's Stubborn Stone Will?"

Upon Laojun's mention, Jiang Yuan immediately thought of Shi Ji's skill.

Generally, card targeting conditions are based on willpower lock.

However, this type of lock doesn't involve Spiritual Attacks, so Shi Ji's Stubborn Stone Will should be ineffective.

"What if we get it to lock onto the wrong person? Would that make things easier?"

Jiang Yuan muttered to himself, his mind suddenly teeming with ideas.

"Perfect, I'll try it out tomorrow."

Jiang Yuan smiled and, satisfied, closed his eyes to begin his cultivation.

After all, his opponents now basically each have a "Shadow Duel," so there's no fear of not encountering one.

...

...

"Failed?"

"Yeah, I'll try a few more times today, and if it really doesn't work out, I'll use the elixir."

The next morning, as soon as Jiang Yuan opened his eyes, he saw a haggard-looking Mu Qianshan.

Seeing Mu Qianshan looking like this, Jiang Yuan curiously asked.

Mu Qianshan nodded, ready to give it another shot today and tomorrow.

If it doesn't work out, we can still rely on elixirs later on.

"Alright then, you keep at it, I'm heading back to the Martial Arts Arena."

"Okay."

Mu Qianshan nodded, and Jiang Yuan left with the Old Master and Nezha.

However, there's one thing to do before going to the Martial Arts Arena.

That is to learn the skill of the Golden Crow.

I need to find a place to learn the skill of the Golden Crow.

My trait is that I can use one skill of a Card Spirit.

But I can't learn the skills that come with this Skill Card; I still need to learn them.

Just like Lu Yi, even if one possesses the skill, one still needs to learn other Fire Attribute skills from Lu Qi to expand the skill pool.

Jiang Yuan was no different.

If only it were the True Sun Fire, that would have been even better.

"Old Master, is there a way to enhance my traits?"

When in doubt, consult the Old Master.

Jiang Yuan also realized the value of having an elder in the family, like a treasure.

"There are some natural treasures capable of enhancing the quality of one's traits; as for elixirs, I have indeed never refined that type before, I'll have to research it when we get back."

"However, from what you're suggesting, you'd like to raise the quality of your trait so that you can gain one more skill from a Card Spirit, right?"

"Yes, that's right."

Jiang Yuan nodded and looked at the Old Master with expectant eyes.

"Alright, let me think about it."

While responding to Jiang Yuan, the Old Master began to ponder the effects of various natural treasures and their medicinal properties in his mind.

"Alright then."

Jiang Yuan smiled and nodded, then brought the Golden Crow to an open area and began learning the skill.

"Hmm..."

After studying the skill for a while, Jiang Yuan suddenly paused.

"Why didn't I join Lu Yi and Lu Qi in their study session yesterday?"

Lu Yi had to relearn, and I had already activated the Flame Control skill at that time. If I had learned with them back then, I wouldn't have to waste this time now.

Jiang Yuan helplessly curled his lips, suddenly feeling that sometimes his mind could be quite muddled.

He sighed and could only continue to learn all the remaining skills with Lu Yi.

"During the upcoming battle, it's better if you don't show up for now."

"Huh?"

Lu Yi was puzzled and glanced sideways at Jiang Yuan, looking blatantly provocative.

However, Jiang Yuan understood that Lu Yi didn't have such intentions.

At least with the Old Master by his side, he wouldn't be thinking that.

No wonder Da Yi would shoot arrows at you, with these personalities of yours.

Jiang Yuan thought about this and chuckled, but still went on to explain to an even more confused Lu Yi.

"To hide my trait a bit."

"If you appeared and I just happened to use Fire Attribute skills, then they would easily connect the two of us, which would reveal my trait."

Jiang Yuan said and paused for a moment, "Although it doesn't matter whether my trait is exposed or not, since it's not something that needs to be hidden, it's still better to keep it secret for as long as possible."

"That works."

Lu Yi nodded and continued to stand on Jiang Yuan's shoulder, with a serious demeanor.

"What I mean is, you can come back now," Jiang Yuan said with a slight smile, looking at the Golden Crow on his shoulder.

Do Golden Crows always have such slow wits?

"Oh, okay."

The Golden Crow nodded in a daze, then transformed into a card and returned to Jiang Yuan's conscious space.

Seeing this, the Old Master let out a light chuckle, and continued walking toward the Martial Arts Arena with Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan had acquired more skills today, ones different from the Thunder Attribute, instead Fire Attribute skills.

In this way, Jiang Yuan had one fewer weakness. After all, there are many cards that are immune to or reduce damage from Thunder Attribute skills.

"Have you found a method to face the Shadow Duel?"

"Hmm, let's try; not sure whether it'll work."

Jiang Yuan nodded, "Actually, there's another way, but it involves a different skill of Shi Ji. We can only try it after changing the skill tomorrow."