"I hope my opponent isn't you."

The next day, when the top 16 competition began, Mu Qianshan started praying.

He had fought against Nezha before and indeed, he was no match for Nezha.

If he were to face Nezha, he would be eliminated from the top 16.

That would be a huge loss.

"Don't worry, open your eyes, I'm not your opponent."

Jiang Yuan looked at Mu Qianshan, who was sulking like a quail next to him, and chuckled.

But soon enough, the grouping information was released.

Jiang Yuan was in the second batch of contestants to go on stage, while Mu Qianshan was in the seventh round.

The first round of combat began promptly.

A youth wielding dual swords defeated his opponent cleanly and successfully advanced to the next round.

"This guy is pretty strong."

Mu Qianshan touched his chin and looked with interest at the stern young man with dual swords.

As a swordsman himself, he could naturally tell the strength that the dual-sword youth had just exhibited.

"If he's about the same as you, there shouldn't be much of a problem." Jiang Yuan laughed and then stood up, heading toward the stage.

It was now his turn to fight.

"Hey, you kid!"

Mu Qianshan was stunned for a moment before he realized what Jiang Yuan meant and burst out laughing.

But after thinking about it, it seemed to make sense.

"The kid's picking up bad habits."

Mu Qianshan mumbled to himself, while Jiang Yuan ran into an old friend.

"Oh, it's you again."

"Why is it you again!"

Jiang Yuan and Jiang Lingyun spoke at the same time.

However, whereas Jiang Yuan's words were teasing, Jiang Lingyun was more irritated.

Even though she had become much stronger with the Jade Purifying Bottle and the Linglong Tower.

But the thought of facing Nezha really scared her!

The Star Power recovery from the Jade Purifying Bottle allowed her to consistently unleash her Skill Cards.

And the Linglong Tower also provided her with good protection.

But the problem was, the Linglong Tower had a time limit!

However…

Jiang Lingyun took a deep breath and looked at Jiang Yuan.

If that humanoid creature similar to a Guardian Beast was also a card, then it might also have a time limit.

The Linglong Tower lasted for five minutes, but she didn't know how long the humanoid creature would last.

However, given how eager that humanoid creature seemed to take her out last time, it likely didn't last very long.

Now there was only one problem.

She had bought her Linglong Tower from Jiang Yuan; could there be a way for him to counter it?

But it's not a big issue. Now with her experience, she believed that even without the Linglong Tower, she could hold on for a while.

As long as she could outlast the existence time of that humanoid creature, Jiang Yuan would be nothing but easy prey, right?

With this thought, Jiang Lingyun smiled sunnily at Jiang Yuan.

"Who will win and who will lose is not yet certain."

Saying this, Jiang Lingyun, with her golden ponytail bouncing, hopped cheerfully into the Martial Arts Arena.

Jiang Yuan was somewhat puzzled where her confidence came from but followed suit.

Where others' confidence came from he did not know.

But his confidence came from Nezha!

The great god of the Sea-Covering Tripled Heaven!

Although being dragged down due to his own strength now.

But should there be no problem calling him invincible among his peers now?

After a confident smile, Jiang Yuan stood in front of Jiang Lingyun.

At the same time, several people in the stands were also discussing the strength of the various top sixteen contestants.

"Jiang Lingyun is probably finished. Jiang Yuan has already defeated him once," Liu Shengshan shook his head and said.

"But the remaining contestants are all quite strong as well, and it's uncertain whether Nezha can withstand their attacks."

As a member of the Martial Arts Academy, Shi Nanfei had a clear understanding of combat techniques.

Compared to Nezha who always stuck with the basic spear techniques of thrusting, parrying, washing, and stab thrusts, whether it's Gong Tianyu with dual swords or Cao Junying wielding a long spear.

Even Bu Qiuyao, the archer with a long bow, demonstrated some impressive combat skills.

Therefore, compared to Nezha, he favored those contestants more.

After all, they all possess mid-stage Xingji strength.

Nezha has the same level of strength as them, but if his technique is inferior, he will ultimately be outmatched.

Even though Nezha's displayed combat power is incredibly frenzied.

"By the way, doesn't Nezha seem to have a rather long duration?" Li Wenchang from Daxia Academy frowned and said.

In the Pocket World Simulation League, Nezha seemed to be persistently present.

"Um, as for the duration, it should be similar to a Beast Taming Card. So long as one can continually infuse Star Power, there shouldn't be a problem."

Liu Shengshan, who was set on obtaining Jiang Yuan's capabilities, had watched the Pocket World Simulation League recordings many times over the past two days.

Indeed, from the recordings of the Pocket World Simulation League, one can tell Nezha is one of Jiang Yuan's cards.

But at that time, they didn't pay attention to this detail.

Right after entering the Grotto Heaven, Jiang Yuan conjured Nezha right away.

At that time, all contestants were on a small screen, who could have noticed that?

And then from the flying wheel Jiang Yuan provided to Nezha, one could vaguely tell.

But only by the result of reverse reasoning could it become clear that Nezha is Jiang Yuan's card, naturally, the equipment was provided by Jiang Yuan as well.

At that time, they all thought Jiang Yuan gave his equipment for Nezha to use first.

One's Equipment Card can be used by others after all.

However, it's ultimately not as handy, and the Skill needs to be coordinated with use.

Just like Jiang Yuan using Mu Qianshan's Purple Mansion Sword, if one wants to change the effects of the swordsmanship, Mu Qianshan would have to make the change.

After all, it's Mu Qianshan's Star Power being used.

Liu Shengshan said this and no longer spoke, continuing to watch the battle in the arena, Jiang Yuan's, or rather Nezha's battle.

That being said, as for Jiang Yuan.

He is determined to have him!

At the beginning of the battle in the arena, Jiang Yuan immediately conjured Nezha forth.

Nezha, seeing his opponent was Jiang Lingyun again, also chuckled: "Little girl, it's you again."

"What little girl, I'm older than you. You should be calling me elder sister, right!"

Jiang Lingyun retorted, and at the same time, three cards appeared before her.

[Linglong Tower], [Jade Purifying Bottle], and a blue-quality [Cold Radiance Explosion].

The Cold Radiance exploded right under Nezha's feet; in just an instant, icy fragments appeared upon Nezha's body, severely restricting his speed.

"Little girl, just this won't do!"

Nezha laughed, as the Sanmei Divine Fire fiercely surged and burned around him, and the icy fragments vanished completely.

At the same time, Nezha took the Fire-tipped Spear from Jiang Yuan's hand.

He knew well this was the second battle, and the opponent would definitely look to restrict his close-quarters fighting.

Thus, the moment Nezha took the Fire-tipped Spear, he split it into two.

Watching Nezha with a Fire-tipped Spear suddenly appearing in each of his hands, Jiang Lingyun hadn't had time to be surprised yet when Nezha forcefully threw the spears towards her.

Single-handed spear toss!

At the same time, just as the Fire-tipped Spear flew out, Nezha charged furiously towards Jiang Lingyun!