My Card Beast Taming Game

"Definitely. To reach the top 16 in a global competition, at least two people on the team need to possess magical artifacts. They don't have a single one, so how can they win?"

The one-horned Chow Chow raised its head slightly in the arena.

The three ministers of the student council, plus one regular and one substitute, are just like them, unilaterally crushing their opponents.

Zhou Chen asked curiously, "Where did they get their spirit items? I remember you need contribution points to exchange for spirit items, right?"

"Some were brought from home, and some were applied for."

The Chow Chow said, "The spiritual artifacts exchanged for contribution points belong to you, while the spiritual artifacts you apply for only give you the right to use them. They will be taken back after you graduate."

It turned out to be the case.

Zhou Chen suddenly realized why Shen Du Academy still had an abundance of spiritual weapons despite having so many students in each graduating class on the school team.

"Although spiritual artifacts are not as precious as spiritual treasures, they are still rare items. Under normal circumstances, they cannot be taken away casually."

The unicorn chow chow stuck out its tongue and said, "No family ever thinks they have too many magical artifacts. Sometimes when magical artifacts are lost, we will even send people to search for them."

What it didn't mention is that the magical artifacts of the three major academies and even some card master academies were actually obtained by applying for them from the Card Association headquarters.

As for where all those magical artifacts came from... all I can say is that this was another bloody and unspeakable conflict.

This family has accumulated a rich history spanning hundreds of years; they must have hidden countless treasures. They deserve to be brought into the light of day.

Su Xuanzhen also said, "If things go smoothly for the upcoming Autumn Tournament, I should be able to apply for one match as well. With two matches, our team should be guaranteed a spot in the top 16..."

He paused, "How's the strength of your second spirit card? How about exchanging it for one from the Divine Capital Academy's spirit item vault?"

The Black-feathered White Ape is incredibly powerful, comparable to a card creature with a magical artifact. If Zhou Chen manages to get another one, their chances will be even more secure.

Zhou Chen replied, "I'll take a closer look when I get back."

Of course, this is just an excuse.

He was waiting for the Black Tiger Demon to drop; this card was somewhat similar to the old Wind and Thunder Blade, which hadn't dropped for over a month.

Not long after.

The sparring session between Luo Linchuan's team has ended, and it was another one of overwhelming dominance.

Zhou Chen glanced at them, then at Wenren Shiyue sitting not far away scrolling through her phone, and sensed that the student council ministers didn't seem to have a very good relationship.

Is there internal discord? A power struggle for vice president?

Do not understand.

The last two teams to take the stage included Huang Zelin and Fang Xu, whom Zhou Chen had previously played against. Although they were scolded and punished by the Star-Questioning Parrot, they did not lose their chance to join the school team.

Those who could be recorded into the tablet by Su Xuanzhen must have some skills.

This was the most intense battle, with neither side possessing any magical artifacts and their strengths being roughly equal, resulting in a very exciting back-and-forth exchange.

Huang Zelin and Fang Xu, who had previously been easily beaten by Zhou Chen, dominated the game in this match. One seriously injured his opponent at the start, while the other was relentlessly beaten by three people without backing down.

As Zhou Chen watched intently, Hai Sheng, one of the three coaches, approached and asked, "Hengzhen, you used to study swordsmanship, right?"

"Yes, Senior Brother Haisheng."

He responded quickly, but Haisheng waved his hand repeatedly, "Hey, just call me Haisheng. You're of a higher generation than me, so it's already an advantage for me to call you by your name."

It's easy to see from the school spirit of Shendu Academy that Wanfa Sect is actually quite relaxed and free.

In cases like Zhou Chen's, where he is senior in seniority but young in age and still in school, the members of the Wanfa Sect simply address him by his Dharma name.

Mr. Bai had no objection to this.

"Are you still practicing swordsmanship?" Hai Sheng continued, "I watched your fight with Xuan Shan and saw your movements just now. I think you also have some talent in physical combat."

Zhou Chen said, "I practice occasionally... There's just too much to learn right now."

There's simply not enough time to allocate.

Hai Sheng understood perfectly and explained his purpose: "If you are still interested in swordsmanship, you can learn a few techniques from me to enhance your combat power."

"May I?"

Zhou Chen was quite surprised.

The unicorn lion said, "Haisheng is a master swordsman. Don't let his youth fool you; he's been immersing himself in swordsmanship for decades! Xuanshan learned his swordsmanship from him!"

Hai Sheng humbly replied, "You flatter me. I'm just good at this."

"Thank you for your invitation. I would be honored to accept."

Zhou Chen had tasted the benefits of swordsmanship before; in his battle with Xuan Shan, swordsmanship was a major reason why he was able to hold his own against him.

Hai Sheng laughed and said, "In that case, can you spare an hour every noon?"

"can."

Without hesitation, he said, "Thank you for your help, Haisheng... Coach, I'll still call you Coach."

"also."

Hai Sheng wasn't bothered by such a trivial matter; his main concern was that Zhou Chen would care.

Youthful arrogance is a common occurrence.

Soon, the third practice team finished their match, and the spectators applauded as the ten players, exhausted from the fierce battle, finished their competition.

Cao Shoushan stood in front of the group, hands on his hips, and said, "You played well. It's clear you all put your heart into it, but unfortunately it's still a complete mess, a pitiful sight."

Many people were dejected, such as those who were unilaterally beaten.

"But so what? None of you gave up on the spot or fought passively. Even when faced with the toughest opponents, you dared to go up and fight! I am very pleased. In my opinion, you are serious enough and focused enough! This will be an important bridge to help you grow!"

Cao Shoushan shouted, "What did the head coach say before? The highest possible ranking is the top four? No! Our goal is to be the strongest! We will only be the strongest! The mere top sixteen is just the starting point, definitely not the end! Do you have confidence!?"

"Have!!"

The crowd shouted in unison, especially the losers, who shouted the loudest!

Chapter 193: The Battle of Spirit Weapons (41/227)

After the first practice match.

Cao Shoushan and two other coaches began to adjust the teams, with the four teams without spirit weapons being the main targets of the adjustments.

There is no need for adjustments to Zhou Chen's team and Luo Linchuan's team for the time being.

After the adjustments were completed, about ten minutes later, he clapped his hands and said, "That's about it. Let's start the second round of practice matches. On the first day, we won't do anything else but spar and get to know each other. We're all on the same team, both opponents and teammates, so let's practice together and improve our understanding of each other."

"As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. We will point out your shortcomings before we disband. But I hope that you can think carefully during the process and discover your own shortcomings more profoundly than those pointed out by others."

After saying this, Cao Shoushan addressed the teaching assistants, saying, "Teaching assistants, please observe the students' practice carefully. You will have a tough time in the coming period, but as former seniors, you should set a good example for your juniors!"

"Yes!"

The nine teaching assistants responded in unison.

They will undoubtedly be practicing with everyone afterward, but they won't need to participate on the first day.

The role of assistant coach is more about coaching than providing guidance. With nine people responsible for six teams, hard work is inevitable.

The first match of the second practice session.

This time, Cao Shoushan took the initiative to arrange the match, and he unsurprisingly chose Zhou Chen's team and Luo Linchuan's team first.

Su Xuanzhen looked at Lin Meng and Kong You, who seemed rather nervous, and said, "Don't panic. As long as you follow the tactics I just devised, you'll definitely win!"

"……it is good!"

"I will!"

Lin Meng and Kong You nodded after a brief hesitation.

Then Su Xuanzhen looked at Zhou Chen and Wenren Shiyue, "I also ask that you two obey my orders. Even if you think the situation is not right, or that you can defeat the opponent immediately, you must do as I ask, okay?"

Zhou Chen replied without hesitation, "Okay."

Wenren Shiyue glanced at him sideways and said, "Okay."

Su Xuanzhen smiled and said, "Thank you all for your cooperation. I wish us every success."

He stretched out his hand, palm down.

Zhou Chen unconditionally supported this teammate, and was the second to put his hand on top, followed by Kong You, Lin Meng, and finally Wenren Shiyue.

"One, two, three! Go!"

"come on!"

The group shouted in unison.

Compared to their pre-match pep talk, Luo Linchuan's team was rather quiet, with everyone simply taking their positions in a rather uneventful manner.

The formation is 3-1-1.

The Minister of Discipline Inspection, Luo Linchuan, the Minister of Learning, Shan Jiashu, and the regular Ma Hao stood in the front row, the Minister of Administration, Wen Zhaoce, stood in the middle, and the last substitute stood at the back.

Only Luo Linchuan is a tank, Shan Jiashu and Ma Hao are damage dealers, and Wen Zhaoce and the last substitute are support.

Meanwhile, all three members of the student council applied for spiritual artifacts, while Ma Hao's spiritual artifact was a family heirloom.

He came from Penglai Island, a hundred nautical miles to the east. When his family saw that he was able to enter the Divine Capital Academy's team, they immediately gave him spiritual weapon support, which allowed him to become a regular player.

Zhou Chen's team should use a two-three formation.

He and Wenren Shiyue still led the charge. Both of them were highly mobile and had the ability to fly, so the possibility of them being killed at the start of the game was almost zero.

"Gentlemen, let me explain again. At the start of this game, Lin Meng and Kong You's main responsibility is to protect me and give up on offense to focus on defense. Lao Zhou and Wenren will focus on attacking the last support and try to get him eliminated first."

Su Xuanzhen shouted in front of his opponent.

This inevitably drew laughter from the coaches and assistant coaches on the sidelines.

"They're even starting to use tactics now."

"This kid is interesting."

"That's good. It shows they're very serious. I hope they can maintain this attitude."

As he spoke, Cao Shoushan announced loudly, "On your marks—three, two, one! Begin!"

Ten people simultaneously summoned the spirit cards.

As usual, Wenren Shiyue's Thunderous Dragon appeared the fastest, followed by Luo Linchuan's Rock Pattern Guardian, whose attribute is Earth. Its appearance is a robust humanoid figure nearly three meters tall, covered with gray-black diamond rock heavy armor.

It holds a long halberd and a strangely shaped thick shield.

Zhou Chen's Black-feathered White Ape and Shan Jiashu's [Bound Shadow Ghost] appeared at the same time. The latter is a dark-type card creature, suspended in mid-air and wrapped in tattered dark gauze. The gauze moves without wind, and one can vaguely see the semi-transparent skeleton inside.

Wen Zhaoce still sent out the Star-Spinning Giant Ostrich.

Ma Hao's spirit card, like his surname, is a fire-attribute [Flame-Maned Crimson Steed]. Its coat is a pure, fiery red, without any other colors mixed in. Its mane burns fiercely, and it exhales white mist from its mouth.

Su Xuanzhen and his team's spirit cards were the last to appear. The opposing substitute teammate used a giant treant with natural attributes, which most likely possessed healing abilities.

Bang!

"Cuck!"

At the start, the Sky Dragon flew into the air first, and the Soul-Soothing Frog croaked loudly, giving it and the Black-feathered White Ape an attack buff.

Flame-Maned Crimson Steed and Shadow-Binding Ghost charged forward, their bodies shrouded in starlight shields created by the Star-Spinning Giant Ostrich. Undoubtedly, this shield skill, which had once given Lu Qingning a hard time, possessed an area-of-effect effect.

However, the shield will become much thinner after the starlight is shared with teammates.

Judging from the current situation, both sides are clearly preparing to switch support roles.

But if they really replace him, Zhou Chen will undoubtedly be at a greater disadvantage.

After all, Su Xuanzhen was the commander, and in the rules of the team competition, if a participant was eliminated, he could not do anything that would affect the situation.

Therefore, the Black-feathered White Ape did not follow the Thunder Dragon's footsteps to raid the back row as it did in the first game. Instead, it stayed in its own half of the field and actively faced the approaching Flame-mane Crimson Steed and Shadowless Ghost.

It's obvious that the initial shout was a trick.

Seeing that the enemy's front line showed no sign of coming back to help, Su Xuanzhen knew that his verbal attack had failed.

The problem is not big.

Anyway, it's just a shout-out.

It's best if the other party falls for it, but it doesn't matter if they don't.