Chapter 14: Announcement [Linglong Tower]

"What do you mean, surrender and lose half?"

Jiang Yuan asked Ji Bin with a smile while looking at the tower.

He had already achieved his goal, and all he had to do now was to follow the plan.

"Cut the crap, how could I possibly surrender to you!" Ji Bin roared angrily.

"Then you continue."

Jiang Yuan's expression remained unchanged and after speaking to Ji Bin, he stepped back and sat down cross-legged.

Although there was no change in Jiang Yuan's expression, he felt somewhat displeased inside.

Ji Bin was almost certainly unable to break through the Linglong Tower.

But the problem was that the Linglong Tower had no offensive power.

The offensive power of Linglong Tower mainly came from the seven treasures, namely Three-legged Golden Crow, Rare Immortal Sword, Immortal Binding Lock, Qiankun Ruler, Sky Umbrella, Golden Cloth Rope, and these items.

Without these treasures, Linglong Tower was just for defense and trapping enemies.

Although the tower could indeed cause damage, without the augmentation of the treasures, the damage inflicted was negligible.

Though Jiang Yuan didn't care about this damage since he was not relying on Linglong Tower as his Attack Card.

But the problem was that it wasn't time for Nezha to appear.

Once Nezha, as a new era card in this world, appears, it would surely steal all the limelight of the Linglong Tower.

But the problem was that he could not create a second Nezha now.

Nezha was unique.

To grow, he first needed money, or rather, resources.

Something that the Linglong Tower could bring!

So even if he did not win this match, as long as the Linglong Tower could make a name and attract attention, it would be considered a success.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuan firmed up his resolve.

At worst, it would just end in a draw.

He had no bets with Ji Bin.

What was there to fear?

After all, the main purpose of this battle was for the sake of his plan.

Since the goal was achieved, winning would be great, but a draw was acceptable too.

Having stayed "weak" for so long, he didn't mind being "weak" for a bit longer.

Thus, the scene in the Martial Arts Arena fell into a peculiar situation.

Inside the tower, Ji Bin kept roaring and attacking the tower with his Heavy Blade, but he couldn't cause any damage to the Linglong Tower.

Outside Linglong Tower, Jiang Yuan just sat cross-legged on the ground, propping his chin, watching Ji Bin roaring and attacking inside the tower.

But the distracted look in his eyes showed that his focus was definitely not on Ji Bin.

"Ji Bin, are you conceding?"

Time passed, and slowly, the teacher of the Martial Arts Class frowned slightly.

After checking the time, the teacher directly addressed Ji Bin in the Martial Arts Class.

"I can't lose!"

"How could I possibly lose to Jiang Yuan, this bookworm!"

Ji Bin roared, and the teacher of Martial Arts Class completely lost patience.

"Then it's a draw, we don't have much time left."

Saying this, the teacher stretched out his hand and dissolved the Martial Arts Class.

The Martial Arts Arena disappeared, and both reappeared in the arena.

Both were just like they were before they entered the Martial Arts Class.

Jiang Yuan no longer had the Linglong Tower in his hands, and Ji Bin also didn't have the Heavy Blade.

But differently, Ji Bin no longer had the air of smugness from before entering but was glaring fiercely at Jiang Yuan.

Jiang Yuan looked at Ji Bin and just scoffed.

But this completely ignited the fury in Ji Bin's heart.

You've toyed with me like a monkey for a whole game, and now you taunt me!

"You, who have no combat power, what else are good for other than these tricks!"

Ji Bin roared and charged towards Jiang Yuan, but before his step fell, he stiffened on the spot.

"Disobedience in my class, as a punishment, you'll stay like this for the rest of the class."

The teacher's hand held a blue card that dimmed, clearly, he had just used it to immobilize Ji Bin.

Jiang Yuan tilted his head slightly to look at the card in the teacher's hand.

This card must be the Skill Card [Immobilization].

Seems pretty useful.

The moment the information of [Immobilization] Card flashed in Jiang Yuan's mind, another card also emerged in his thoughts.

Immortal Binding Lock!

Also known as Immortal Binding Rope, it's a treasure from Tu Xingsun's master, Ju Liusun.

Once deployed, it could firmly bind the enemy, probably stronger than [Immobilization].

After all, [Immobilization] can be broken free from if one struggled.

But not so with Immortal Binding Lock.

The more one struggles, the tighter the bind!

Besides Immortal Binding Lock, Golden Cloth Rope also works similarly.

But speaking of which, there are many things in mythology for restraining enemies.

"Jiang Yuan, what's the name of your tower, did you make it yourself?"

Just as Jiang Yuan's thoughts drifted away, the teacher's voice came.

Jiang Yuan came back to his senses and nodded at the teacher's curious look: "Yes, the tower is called Linglong Tower, and I made it myself."

"Not bad, card making should match one's own conditions," the teacher nodded satisfactorily.

Making cards for one's own use surely needed to align with personal conditions.

Jiang Yuan's situation wasn't commonly known in this school, but most people were aware of it.

Moreover, the fact that he was Jiang Yuan's Martial Arts Class teacher meant he understood even clearer.

However, he didn't expect that with less than a month to Martial Arts Examination, he was ready to suggest Jiang Yuan drop out, but now he had produced this card.

Although he didn't know the specific skill of this card, seeing Ji Bin couldn't break through it, at the very least, there's no need to suggest dropping out.

But even so, Jiang Yuan, how much longer can your body hold up?

Is there any other card to support your battle?

The teacher looked at Jiang Yuan, a hint of concealed regret flashing in his eyes.

In the path of a Card Master, it's a fight or die situation!

But is Jiang Yuan's physical condition really sufficient with just the [Linglong Tower]?

There are many powerful Card Masters like Ji Bin.

But Card Masters who excel both intellectually and physically are rare.

Most importantly, although everyone can make cards, only a minority actually do.

Just like Ji Bin, none of the cards he uses are made by himself.

Making cards requires intellect.

This prerequisite has deterred many.

Moreover, with the inconsistent strength of the cards produced, few can persist.

Your expensively made blue-quality card might not match the effectiveness of a casually made white-quality card.

Under such circumstances, can you still persevere?

There are many Card Makers, nearly everyone is a Card Maker.

But only those with strong abilities can truly be called Card Makers!

"Teacher, may I introduce my card?"

Just as the teacher was about to continue the lesson, Jiang Yuan's voice suddenly emerged.

"Uh?"

The teacher was stunned, and so were the classmates.

Someone is actually willing to publicly disclose their card information?

Indeed, was he looking to sell it?

After a moment of surprise, everyone guessed Jiang Yuan's intention; after all, why else would one publicly reveal their card information?

The term "bottom card" isn't just for saying.

"Do you want to sell this card?"

The teacher figured it out too, but still frowned and asked again.

"Yes, after all everyone knows my family's situation, we're quite in need of money." Jiang Yuan smiled brightly, showing no trace of inferiority.

"Just for that statement, as long as the card is as good as we just saw, I'll order one first!"

"Same here, I want one too!"

"Me as well!"

Jiang Yuan turned to look at the first plump classmate who spoke and smiled at him.

This plump classmate had a good relationship with him, but being average in both academic and martial exams, he was somewhat insignificant in class.

Jiang Yuan indeed did not expect him to be the first to support him.

What a good start to his business journey!

"Quiet."

As everyone was making noise, the teacher's voice directly subdued them.

"Are you sure you want to sell this card, knowing that the Martial Arts Examination is less than a month away, and without this advantage, you should know the consequences."

The teacher frowned, but Jiang Yuan understood his meaning.

"Yes, thank you, teacher, but I am confident."

"..."

The Martial Arts Class teacher intensely stared at Jiang Yuan, fell silent for a moment after seeing his confident demeanor, then nodded and made way.

Since he had decided, let him talk about his card first.

Once they know the specific information about the card, they can elaborate more during the lesson.

After the teacher made way, Jiang Yuan took over.

"No need for unnecessary words, let me just talk about a few skills of the card."

Jiang Yuan looked at everyone, saw their excited eyes, and then began to speak.

"First, let's talk about the drawbacks, it only lasts three to five minutes."

"That's not a problem."

"Yes, it's acceptable!"

"Given the duration of a fight, that's not too short!"

The drawbacks were accepted by all, but Ji Bin did not want to accept them.

If the drawback was just this, should he persist till the duration ends to win?

Jiang Yuan of course had no idea about Ji Bin's thoughts.

Even if he knew, it wouldn't matter; his [Linglong Tower] had no time limit.

Plus, even if there were, [Nezha] is not to be underestimated!

"Alright, next let's talk about the skills." Jiang Yuan smiled, then continued.

"The first skill, Strike, is where I throw to hit Ji Bin, causing mild damage and dizziness effect."

"The second skill, Capture, is to trap Ji Bin and initially defend myself, enveloping objects around."

Listening to Jiang Yuan's voice, Ji Bin was infuriated.

However, due to the authority of the Martial Arts Class teacher, he dared not struggle much and could only grumble to express his dissatisfaction.

"Now comes the emphasis, Skill, or rather the feature, Unbreakable, doubles the defensive power, consistent inside and out."

"Holy shit!"

"Defensive power doubled, and consistent inside and out?"

"Wait, this is a white-quality card?"

After a moment of surprise, everyone then turned to look at Ji Bin, who was being restrained.

Poor guy, really suffered from being the "first time."

"Uh uh!"

Seeing everyone's sympathetic looks, Ji Bin got even more furious!

If it weren't for that one look from the teacher, he'd have struggled no matter what.

Furious!

"Then, the most important skill."

Jiang Yuan paused: "Unbreakable, if the attacker's energy level is not more than one level above the user, the attack will have no effect!"