Chapter 176: I Outmaneuvered Your Maneuver
Everything was within the calculations.
Emma foresaw that Sarah would use the “Shadow Stepping” ability of the Sphinx Cat to restrict the Golden Beast.
Sarah, on the other hand, anticipated that Emma would use the “Golden Treasure Chest” to help the Golden Beast break free from the “Shadow Stepping.”
So she prepared the Secret Rite Card—”Azban’s Cursed Last Words”—in advance!
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Legend has it that in the ancient times, the Great Alchemist Azban incurred divine retribution for creating something that profaned the gods.
Azban foresaw the coming retribution and set up a blood ritual, releasing his soul before descending into the Abyss, even trapping the god in his own cursed last words, ultimately dying in endless torment!
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When the blood of the Sphinx Cat fell onto the ritual array, it triggered “Azban’s Cursed Last Words.” The curse devoured the Sphinx Cat’s final life, using its soul as a medium to inflict the most excruciating torture upon the Golden Beast!
Even a mechanical creature like the Golden Beast could not resist the curse of the soul.
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But as the Golden Beast’s mana value dropped by 100 per second, Emma remained calm.
“Gold Devour!”
The ferocious Golden Beast suddenly turned and bit down on the Golden Treasure Chest used to deceive the Sphinx Cat!
The chest itself, made of gold, still contained gold inside.
The Golden Beast chewed and swallowed the chest with force.
Instantly, a dense golden light erupted from its body!
The secret rite card, imitating a legendary event, had been cast into the Golden Beast. The grayish-white shadow shot into it was forced out by the golden light!
The Golden Beast’s maximum mana value surged by 500 points!
Abnormal status dispelled.
Defense and attack rose by 100 points each!
[Mana: 1300-1800]
[Attack: 1300-1400]
[Defense: 1800-1900]
The Golden Beast not only recovered but also reached the level comparable to a top four-star creature!
This chain of moves, limited by summoning speed, had not been able to be executed during the duel with Dark. But now, in the duel with Sarah, it finally succeeded.
Sarah never imagined Emma had this hidden move, her expression changing drastically.
She hurriedly looked through her hand, searching for a way to counter it.
Meanwhile, the Anubis Dog on the battlefield, after using “Shadow Hunting” to drain 200 mana points from the Treasure Box Monster 777, returned to its original speed, engaging in a chase.
The Golden Beast faced the back of the Dead Mummy, scratching three blood trails, then grabbed its neck and flew high!
The Dead Mummy clung tightly to the Mana Guidance Ball in its abdomen, closing its eyes.
The battlefield split, neither side gaining an advantage.
“Drip…”
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The second round passed in a blink.
Sarah finally drew the Mana Card she wanted in the third round.
The Golden Beast descended and killed the Anubis Dog!
Seeing the Anubis Dog dissipate, Sarah summoned her second Three-star Mana Spirit!
– [Life Mummy]
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[Card Name: Life Mummy]
[Type: Elemental Card]
[Level: ???]
[Race: Undead]
[Attribute: Dark]
[Mana: 1200]
[Attack: 1000]
[Defense: 1000]
[Ultimate Skill: Dark Rebirth]
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The Life Mummy still wore bandages, yet more skin was visible, including a rejuvenated face. The crown atop her head and the staff she held indicated her former identity.
Her ultimate skill, “Dark Rebirth,” could bring dark elemental Mana Spirits no higher than her level back to the battlefield for three minutes!
Limiting death time to three minutes.
Duration of resurrection for three minutes.
In a duel, six rounds!
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Appearing on one knee, the Life Mummy ignored the Dead Mummy still in the Golden Beast’s grasp.
She forcefully stomped her staff, causing a gentle chant to rise, and a clear ripple spread outward from it.
The “Sphinx Cat” on the table began to tremble violently!
She pressed a finger against the edge of the Mana Spirit Card, and a cat shadow emerged, landing beside the Life Mummy.
“Mew!”
The Sphinx Cat returned to the battlefield!
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After hearing the sharp meow, Emma’s confident expression instantly changed.
She hastily took a White Card from her hand.
But after completing the “Dark Rebirth” secret technique, the Life Mummy raised her staff and charged forward!
The Sphinx Cat followed closely behind.
As a Three-star Mana Spirit, the Life Mummy’s stats were not particularly high, but her agility was exceptional. The Treasure Box Monster, which could only run, couldn’t escape her. She smashed it with her staff, eliciting a scream.
Despite knowing what awaited her, Emma had no choice but to command the Golden Beast to fly down.
And果然, the Sphinx Cat reset its cooldown after being revived and stepped on the Golden Beast’s shadow, freezing its image!
The next moment.
The Life Mummy used her staff to destroy the Treasure Box Monster and held the Red Side Mana Guidance Ball in her hand!
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The White Card in Emma’s hand had stats inferior to those of the Treasure Box Monster 777 and was originally not worth summoning.
Before the Golden Beast could break free, Sarah ordered the Life Mummy to shatter the Red Side Mana Guidance Ball’s Life Barrier!
[1000-0]
“Battle over!”
“Winner: Sarah Swati!”
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Though this duel lasted only two minutes, both contestants exerted their utmost efforts and revealed all their cards.
Even Emma, unwilling as she was, had to admit that her deck was completely outmatched by Sarah’s.
Whether it was the “Sphinx Cat,” the “Dead Mummy,” or the “Life Mummy,” they were beyond imagination!
“No wonder you are the top student of the Mana Academy!”
Emma gritted her teeth and began to collect her cards.
A temporary defeat wouldn’t discourage her; she would win next time.
But just as she put away the Golden Beast and the Gold Coins Beetle into their Mana Cards, she noticed that Sarah hadn’t collected her cards but was peering down, seemingly looking for something.
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After searching for a while, Sarah suddenly brightened up, finally finding the Golden-haired Youth who had sent her to the loser’s bracket.
She didn’t hide her excitement, waving at the youth in front of everyone.
When Dark’s gaze met hers, she smiled sweetly: “I’m back!”
