The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Noah Sharp certainly hadn't anticipated that he possessed a twelve-star magical spirit with such special abilities.

　Therefore, he did not sacrifice or unsummon all his low-star magical spirits. Those low-star magical spirits eventually became the "Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Dragon's" meat, which greatly increased the three attributes of this twelve-star magical spirit.

　And naturally, the "Desperate Breath" of the "Black Abyss Dragon" cannot seal the ultimate move of the Twelve Star Thunder Dragon.

　But before Rei could summon "Heavenly Thunder Dragon", Noah Sharp activated the spell card "Black Dragon Fusion"!

　"Black Dragon Fusion" is a Black Dragon-specific version of "Advanced Fusion".

　Compared to the more universal "Advanced Fusion," it is easier to refine. However, it has special requirements for the archmage himself, with more stringent innate conditions, and also requires higher-grade black dragon materials.

　This simplification of the crafting method, achieved at the cost of higher-grade materials and more special conditions, is quite common in magic card crafting.

　After being brutally beaten by the "Sky Ultimate Dragon", Noah Sharp learned his lesson and developed the "Black Dragon Fusion", finally gaining the ability to fuse and evolve the "Black Abyss Dragon".

　However, his "Black Dragon Fusion" can only fuse two "Black Abyss Dragons". The final fused "Dark Abyss Dragon" only has two heads and is still slightly inferior to the "Sky Ultimate Dragon".

　In this duel.

　Both sides were racing against time, so much so that the summoning of "Dark Abyss Dragon" and "Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Dragon" occurred only one after the other.

　These two twelve-star magical spirits, who were exceptionally strong even in this preliminary round, began an unprecedentedly fierce tug-of-war.

　As a result, Noah Sharp and Reich Hogia's tactics shifted to a battle centered around these two magical spirits.

　Of course, at the same time, they also took precautions to protect themselves from being ambushed by their opponents.

　After all, four thousand health points is really too few.

　A casual strike from a twelve-star magical spirit would be enough to send them packing. However, as things stand, neither side seems to be targeting the other's true form.

　Their fighting style tends to be "fair and aboveboard," with their main focus being to defeat the opponent's magical spirits first.

　This duel format was quite common in this preliminary round. The "anything goes" approach that was initially expected turned out to be rare.

　While watching, Dak analyzed the combat strength of both sides.

　Noah Sharp and Reich Hogia were not the strongest mages he had encountered in this selection process.

　The player who previously defeated Eluri Clarissa is also quite strong.

　However, the twelve-star magical spirits summoned by the two of them were indeed the first and second twelve-star magical spirits he had seen up close so far. This was partly because of the choice

　The players were all careful to hide their cards, partly because Darko was actually always picking on the weak.

　But judging from the current situation, players who can break into the top 100 in the points rankings definitely wouldn't be qualified if they didn't have this level of trump cards.

　The waters of this world are not as shallow as some people imagine. Moreover, this is a special time when miracles are frequently occurring.

　Dark analyzed Noah Sharp and Reich Hodge's immediate combat strength and was convinced that their magical abilities and combat skills were evenly matched, making them truly "evenly matched".

　The main difference between the two lies in their card decks.

　Based on his current performance, Noah Sharp has a slight advantage. However, this advantage is not significant, otherwise he would have ended the match long ago.

　Of course, Dark believed that he definitely had more than one "Dark Abyss Dragon" as a trump card.

　Just as he didn't believe that Lei Qi only had "Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Dragon" as his trump card.

　As an observer, he observed the changes in both players' movements and subtle expressions, ultimately deducing that both likely possessed even deeper trump cards. The current situation hinges on whether they have added that trump card to their current decks.

　And one's own feelings about whether it's worthwhile to use one's trump card in this situation.

　“Senior Noah Sharp probably won’t use it,” Darke gradually became certain.

　Noah Sharp could have easily climbed into the 50s using other methods, so there was no need for him to reveal all his cards at this point.

　There is essentially no difference between winning first place and ranking 128th in the preliminary rounds.

　A highly rational player should know how to make the right choice. But Lei Qi might not.

　Having grown accustomed to the high-speed scoring in the "Dragon King Arena" and the sense of glory brought by ranking in the top ten, Lei Qi may not be willing to give up this advantage.

　He's very likely to explode!

　Thinking about this, Dak became even more excited.

　He had a vague feeling that the first major event of this preliminary round was about to happen right in front of him.

　What will Reichogia's true trump card be? Will it be an even stronger twelve-star lightning dragon, or a magic card or item card that can bring about a qualitative change?

　Or perhaps, a higher-ranking fifth tier... or even a sixth tier of divine cards.

　While he was pondering this, the situation on the field suddenly changed. Noah Sharp's "Dark Abyss Dragon" successfully tore off one of the wings of the "Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Dragon," causing its flight speed to plummet!

　"Bang bang bang!"

　"If Lei Qi doesn't explode soon, it will be too late to save him once the 'Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Dragon' is gone!"

　Dak was increasingly looking forward to it.

　……

Chapter 1504 Three Methods of Killing Gods (4k)

　Boom boom boom

　Will it explode or not?

　Rachel Hodge was also under immense inner pressure. His goal in participating in this World Cup was very clear: to obtain the rumored "Gift of the Gods." Or rather, virtually every powerful mage was there for that [Gift of the Gods].

　"God's gifts" have no price.

　To surpass God, one must first become God, and receiving "God's gifts" is the ladder to the throne of God.

　Archmages possess a vision that transcends the mundane world; the more knowledgeable an archmage is, the more profound their vision becomes.

　Even without obtaining enough information from the outside, one can glimpse the changes taking place in this world simply by relying on the connection between the "Duel Domain" and the "Shinto Ritual".

　Rachel Hodge did not actually possess such a far-sighted vision.

　But his grandfather possessed it.

　He came here to fulfill his grandfather's last wish, carrying on his grandfather's legacy.

　He doesn't want to lose, and he can't afford to lose.

　But revealing your hand now and winning this preliminary round would certainly secure your scoring method, but what about after advancing from the preliminary round?

　There was no "afterwards"!

　Different people have different perspectives on the same issue. Lei Qi, who has been on a winning streak, values ​​momentum highly. A single defeat might not affect his qualification from the preliminary rounds, but it could crush his will.

　So what if we reveal our hand?

　"The purpose of a trump card is to be revealed at that moment." "A truly powerful trump card is never afraid of being targeted!" When the neck of the "Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Dragon" was tightly gripped by the "Dark Abyss Dragon," Lei Qi knew that he had to make a choice.

　Fortunately, he had the opportunity to fully assemble his deck during the "preparation phase" of this duel. At that moment, the magic card that embodied all his beliefs was in his hand.

　"Millions of Thors, hear my prayer!"

　The atmosphere on the field suddenly changed.

　Not only Darko, but all the spectators and players watching the game noticed the change in atmosphere at that moment.

　Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Raqi Hodge abruptly pulled the magic card from the Duel Disk. As his finger touched the card, an electric current shot out from the gap between his finger and the card.

　As magic power continued to pour in, the divine aura hidden within the magic card suddenly burst forth like a flood.

　A deafening thunderclap suddenly resounded from the duel arena, which was covered by thunderclouds and torrential rain!

　"Boom!"

　Even the audience and contestants in other competition areas suddenly heard that thunderous sound.

　Its echo shook the city of duels, its divinity caused the surrounding "divine energy" to boil. Opposite it.

　Noah Sharp's expression suddenly changed, but there was no fear on his face.

　While watching Lei Qi, Da Ke did not forget to observe his dear senior.

　The surprise on his face and the urge to reveal it both indicated that he, too, was hiding a similar trump card.

　"As expected of Senior Noah Sharp."

　A smile appeared on Dark's face as he looked up at the lightning. All the electric elements within the duel area gathered above his head at Raiki's summoning.

　Lightning flashes and deafening roars erupted continuously.

　With a solemn expression, Raiqi raised the magic card and chanted the final summoning incantation. "In the name of Raiqi Hodge, I summon—'Thunder Dragon'!"

　"Boom!"

　A bolt of lightning pierced down like a spear, tearing through the void.

　A colossal dragon with a dragon's head, its body covered in deep blue lightning, emerged from the void. A violent and terrifying divine aura instantly filled the entire duel arena, enveloping the contestants within in divine might.

　"Roar--"

　The "Thunder Dragon" suddenly opened its claws, and countless bolts of lightning descended, covering its entire body and making it feel as if it were bathed in lightning.

　It is 20 meters long.

　On its massive body, which is more similar to that of a Western dragon, lies a serpentine neck that resembles a serpentine dragon.

　Its posture is somewhat strange compared to that of a normal dragon.

　But all ancient dragons were like this, basically unable to escape the characteristics of a "snake".

　While everyone was awestruck by the divine power of the "Thunder Dragon," Dark was analyzing its summoning method.

　Lei Qi's "Thunder Dragon" appears to be summoned by offering "Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Dragon" as a sacrifice.

　Both are twelve-star magical spirits.

　According to the rules of sacrificial summoning, it should be in complete compliance with the procedure. But in reality, it is not.

　"Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Dragon" is just one of the offerings for the Special Summon "Thunder God Dragon".

　Darker, with his keen insight, noticed that the "soul" of one of the nine-star "Thunder Dragons" that had been sent to the "graveyard" had disappeared.

　"This is...except for..."

　A word suddenly popped into Dark's mind. But what was happening under his watchful eye was not just a matter of "exclusion".

　This is a sacrifice, a special sacrifice that goes beyond the rules of using magic cards.

　A twelve-star magical spirit is used as a common offering.

　Then, a nine-star "Thunder Dragon" is used as a special offering.

　Lei Qi successfully Special Summoned "Thor Dragon".

　The price to pay was the permanent disappearance of that "special offering".

　.

　"If I'm not mistaken, Lei Qi's Nine-Star Thunder Dragon Card should be completely damaged."

　"Summoning the 'God Card' requires such a price?"

　Or is this just an isolated case?

　"And what level of power can the 'Thor Dragon' summoned at such a cost achieve?"

　Golden light flashed in Dark's eyes, and the magic flowing within him became more active. He had previously confirmed that there were definitely contestants among the participants in this preliminary round who possessed [God Cards].

　In fact, Rose possesses a "God Card".

　But he only now saw a contestant truly summon "God" in this competition!

　The appearance of the "Card of God" caused a huge sensation.

　The faces of the high-ranking officials from various countries who were gathered together, watching the projection on the main stage as if in a meeting, all changed color at this moment.

　"The 'Card of God' has finally appeared."

　King Austin Clarissa unconsciously rubbed the jade table beside her, speaking in as calm a tone as possible.

　"Check out this player's background."

　The leaders from various countries did not gather together; they sat separately, each representing their own faction.

　To prevent leaks of chat logs, various invisible barriers were set up at the edge of the area. At least until the qualifiers began, they didn't need to sit in the audience openly, so they could do whatever was convenient for them.

　The old king ordered his subordinates to investigate. The higher-ups of the other factions issued similar orders.