Chapter Summaries

After the group killed Sun Jian and destroyed his body, Lu Su joined Liu Yu, You Mengnan, and Du Jing in concealing what had happened. They returned from the Secret Realm and reported Sun Jian’s death as the result of an abnormal demon, leaving Lu Su free to return to see what Ming had dropped.

• Liu Yu said Sun Jian had to die for Nanda University’s reputation, and Du Jing and You Mengnan injured him before Liu Yu crushed his head.
• Lu Su destroyed Sun Jian’s corpse and declared that he and the others were now accomplices.
• Lu Su and Liu Yu told Chai Hao that Sun Jian had died fighting an abnormal demon with an ability called the Eye of the Heart.
• Chai Hao accepted their account, promised to report the incident, and sent the four students back to rest.
• Lu Su left the school gate to see what good things Ming had dropped.

Lu Su received points for his role in the secret realm and agreed to Guan Jie replacing Sun Jian on Nanda University's Battle Club. After the meeting, Lu Su headed home to make another card, still undecided between two materials.

• Lu Su received 3,000 points and went to Chai Hao's office, where the Battle Club discussed the secret realm.
• Chai Hao said Sun Jian's parents had been placated, high-level Card Masters had confirmed Demons were gaining abilities, and the students would receive a 2,000-point reward.
• Chai Hao proposed Guan Jie replace Sun Jian, and Lu Su and the others agreed.
• Outside the office, Guan Jie thanked Lu Su for helping him in the secret realm and promised to do his best at the National Tournament.
• Lu Su left for home to make another card, weighing Silver grade Despair Avenger (Gold) against Silver grade Master of Evasion (Gold).

Lu Su spent 2,800 points on the Despair Avenger material and created his Silver-grade Kaleidoscope Uchiha Sasuke card by writing Sasuke’s life story. After reviewing the card’s abilities and bonds, Lu Su looked forward to using it as his trump card in the National Tournament.

• Lu Su bought the Despair Avenger material and decided to create a new card for the National Tournament.
• Lu Su wrote Sasuke’s story from the Uchiha clan massacre through Team Seven, Sasuke’s defection, and his battles with Orochimaru and Itachi.
• After learning the truth about Itachi, Sasuke awakened the Mangekyo Sharingan and renamed his faction Hawk to seek revenge on Danzo and the others.
• Lu Su absorbed the completed Kaleidoscope Uchiha Sasuke card, checked its abilities and bonds, and anticipated the National Tournament.

Lu Su and the Nanda University team arrived in North Capital for the National Tournament, surveyed the arena, and reviewed their strongest rivals. The chapter ended with the students preparing for the opening ceremony and Chai Hao hoping they would achieve a good result.

• Chai Hao brought Lu Su, Liu Yu, and the other Nanda University students to their hotel, where they met Fang and students from Jinghua University.
• The Nanda University group visited the enormous tournament venue, where Lu Su spotted a Female Card Master from Jing University riding on a muscular man’s shoulder.
• Chai Hao gave the students tablets with tournament information and explained how changing Battle Club rosters made the competition unpredictable.
• Chai Hao warned the team about Minke University’s Yue Chuan and Wu Shilan, as well as Hu Lai of Jida University, now a disciple of Master Fang.
• Chai Hao told the students to rest before the opening ceremony, then privately hoped Nanda University would achieve a good result.

Lu Su led Nanda University through the early rounds of the National Tournament, easily defeating Dongchuan Men's Technical College and later overpowering Yucheng University's transformed Bodybuilder God with Nylro. After Jinghua University suffered a shocking loss to the Northwest Institute of Science and Technology, the chapter ended with a group of plainly dressed youths assessing Nylro and their club president claiming he could beat her if she was Lu Su's only card.

• Lu Su used his Ghost Shadow Soldiers to defeat Dongchuan Men's Technical College in Nanda University's opening match.
• Chai Hao told Lu Su and the others that the Northwest Institute of Science and Technology had crushed Jinghua University, using technology-based cards and a standout final contestant.
• A week later, Lu Su's Nylro faced Yucheng University's last contestant, a Green Giant who transformed into the Purple Giant with Nine Dragon Power.
• Nylro released Resurrección as Antelope Knight and pinned the Purple Giant to the ground with her Double-headed Lance.
• A plainly dressed group watched Nylro, and their club president said he could defeat her if she was Lu Su's only card.

Lu Su watched the remaining preliminary matches, including Jianghe University’s unusual floating destroyer, before the National Tournament’s main event began. As the draw set Nanda University against Jianghe University, influential spectators learned that Ye Diantang could move around the Shu Region Secret Realm to a limited extent.

• Lu Su sensed that the leading student from Northwest Institute of Science and Technology was close to Gold Grade, then watched Jianghe University defeat Luzhou University with a floating destroyer and naval guns.
• Lu Su fled when a Jing University Female Card Master approached him, and he returned to the tournament venue the next day with Nanda University's team.
• Grand Tutor Yu told Celestial Master Zhang and the other influential guests that Ye Diantang would attend the finals and could move around the Shu Region Secret Realm to a limited extent, though its Demons still remained there.
• The draw paired Jing University with Shanghai University, Jida with Daming National Taoist Academy, and Northwest Institute of Science and Technology with Xiamen University.
• The draw matched Nanda University against Jianghe University, whose battle Lu Su and his teammates had watched the previous day.

Lu Su watched Northwest Institute of Science and Technology defeat Xiamen University, then led Nanda University to a decisive win over Jianghe University in the round of thirty-two. Unohana Retsu destroyed Jianghe University’s Destroyer, and Lu Su left wondering why his opponents found him so frightening.

• Northwest Institute of Science and Technology defeated Xiamen University without revealing the captain’s presumed trump card, advancing as the tournament’s dark horse.
• Lu Su chose to fight Jianghe University’s match himself and summoned Unohana Retsu and Xue.
• Unohana Retsu instantly defeated Jianghe University’s first two competitors with Kurohitsugi, leaving the team’s Destroyer user to face Lu Su.
• Jianghe University’s Destroyer bombarded Xue and Unohana Retsu, but Xue’s defense held against the attack.
• Unohana Retsu broke the Destroyer’s energy barrier with her sword and split the warship in two, securing Nanda University’s victory.
• Lu Su tried to reassure the stunned Jianghe University student, who hurried away, leaving Lu Su to wonder whether he had become a villain.

As Nanda University prepared to face Jing University, Lu Su revealed that he had made a new creature card and planned to keep Silver Arm hidden. Liu Yu lost to Xia Jiao’s powerful cards, so Lu Su entered the arena and opened the battle by summoning his cards and commanding the Black-haired Youth to use Amaterasu.

• Celestial Master Zhang explained how the Red-haired Barbarians combined technology and mythology into Machine Gods, while Grand Tutor Yu praised An Jin’s unusual cards.
• After Nanda University drew Jing University, Lu Su revealed Silver Arm and said he had made a new creature card stronger than Nylro, asking his teammates to gather information before he fought.
• Liu Yu defeated Jing University’s first competitor, but Xia Jiao’s Hercules and stitched-together card overwhelmed Liu Yu’s cards and won the match.
• Lu Su stopped Guan Jie from taking the next turn, saying he had figured out Xia Jiao’s cards, and entered the arena himself.
• Lu Su summoned Xue, Lily, Unohana Retsu, Nylro, and the previously unseen Black-haired Youth, who immediately shouted, “Amaterasu!”

Lu Su used Sasuke’s Amaterasu to expose and counter Xia Jiao’s Blood God-enhanced field, then overwhelmed Hercules and the Blood God. The flames receded to reveal Lu Su’s cards unharmed, confirming his victory.

• Sasuke’s black flames spread across Hercules and the battlefield, while the spectators and senior Card Masters recognized the power of Lu Su’s previously unseen card.
• Lu Su deduced that Xia Jiao’s Bloody Arena strengthened Hercules when people watched him, so he spread Amaterasu across the arena and blocked the spectators’ view.
• As Hercules’s power faded without an audience, he tried to retreat and clear the flames, but Sasuke parted the fire and Lily attacked with her flame-coated Holy Sword.
• The Blood God struck at Lily, but Unohana Retsu blocked the attack long enough for Lily to withdraw, and the Blood God’s attempt to clear the flames failed.
• Hercules launched a final charge, but the flames receded to reveal Lu Su’s cards unharmed, and the audience learned that Lu Su had won.

Lu Su led Nanda University to defeat Jing University, then watched Minke University and Northwest Institute of Science and Technology win their matches. Hu Lai swept Ludao University alone and challenged Lu Su, who accepted by declaring he would shatter Hu Lai’s dream of martial arts.

• Lu Su defeated Jing University’s ace Xia Jiao with Sasuke’s Black Flame, helping Nanda University advance to the next round.
• Lu Su and his teammates watched Minke University defeat Daming Buddhist Academy after Yue Chuan’s new card countered Brahma Sound.
• An Jin’s Robots defeated Ji Xiaoxiao, sending Northwest Institute of Science and Technology past Zheda University.
• Hu Lai entered Jida University’s match against Ludao University personally, merged with his evolved Tiger Demon card, and formed an invisible spear from compressed wind.
• Hu Lai defeated all five Ludao University contestants, then challenged Lu Su from the arena, and Lu Su vowed to shatter Hu Lai’s dream of martial arts.

Nanda University drew Jida University in the National Tournament, setting up a rematch between Lu Su and Hu Lai. Hu Lai unleashed a new trump card to withstand Lu Su’s strongest attacks, and the battle continued with Hu Lai charging at Lily.

• Hu Lai signaled his desire to face Lu Su, and the next-round draw paired Nanda University with Jida University.
• Lu Su reassured his teammates that he would defeat Hu Lai again, while Chai Hao took the team to celebrate their place in the top eight.
• Kurumi visited Lu Su, learned he was nearing Gold Grade, and wished him luck before the match.
• Hu Lai entered first, and Lu Su answered his challenge by taking the field and summoning his cards.
• Hu Lai fought off Lily, Nylro, and Unohana Retsu while his wind suppressed Xue’s control, then used Boundary Storm Spear to split Lily’s Excalibur.
• With Lily’s Holy Sword shattered, Hu Lai charged at her and called for Lu Su to keep fighting.

Lu Su’s cards defeated Hu Lai after Lily used the Silver Arm’s Fleeting Flash to leave him severely injured. War God Fang Wenlong stopped the fight and declared Lu Su the winner, and the tournament continued with Jida University’s second contestant entering the arena.

• Hu Lai transformed with Tiger Demon Devours Body and fought Lu Su’s cards, growing stronger as he suffered more injuries.
• Lily used Fleeting Flash, Silver Arm, while Xue protected Unohana Retsu and Nylro from the blast, leaving Hu Lai charred and barely standing.
• Hu Lai insisted he could still fight, but Fang Wenlong entered the arena and declared Lu Su the winner before carrying Hu Lai away.
• Lu Su set aside his concerns about Fang Wenlong as the referee restarted the tournament.
• Jida University’s second contestant shakily stepped onto the battle platform.

Nanda University defeated Jida University and advanced to the semifinals, where Lu Su watched Shanda University and Huda University reveal unusual cards. After learning the semifinal draw paired Nanda University with defending champion Minke University, Lu Su prepared for the match, which opened with Guan Jie facing Wu Shilan and her newly revealed Frost giants.

• Lu Su forfeited his match against Jida University's fourth contestant, and Du Jing and Guan Jie defeated Jida University's final two contestants to secure Nanda University's quarterfinal victory.
• Lu Su watched Shanda University's muscular Confucius card lose and saw Huda University's Litigation Master pressure An Jin's Robots before An Jin's surviving Robot installed modules and unleashed a miniature sun to win.
• The semifinal bracket paired Nanda University with Minke University and Northwest Institute of Science and Technology with Chongda University, while Lu Su received a message from Miaoxuan about new Spirit Summoning Society arrangements.
• On the day of the semifinals, Guan Jie volunteered to face Minke University's Wu Shilan first, and Wu Shilan summoned a male and female Frost giant, whom Lu Su identified as Frost Noah Bergelmirl and his bonded counterpart.

Wu Shilan’s Frost Giants overwhelmed Guan Jie and Liu Yu, but Lily’s Caliburn nearly destroyed them before their ark, Lúr, blocked the attack. With the giants’ defenses weakened, Lu Su faced Wu Shilan and unleashed Kirin, leaving the match’s outcome unresolved.

• Wu Shilan summoned a horde of Frost Giants that replenished itself as Guan Jie’s cards fought, forcing Nanda University to test the giants’ defenses.
• Lu Su sent Liu Yu to probe the giants with lightning, but Lúr blocked his strongest attack and the giants defeated him.
• Lu Su entered the match and had Lily fire Caliburn, which destroyed the giant horde and badly damaged Lúr while leaving the two Primordial Frost Giants unharmed.
• Wu Shilan declared victory as Lúr began repairing itself, but Lu Su challenged her confidence and used Lightning Release: Kirin.

Lu Su led Nanda University to defeat Minke University in the team semifinals after using Sasuke’s lightning technique to overcome Wu Shilan, then helped his teammates finish the match. Northwest Institute of Science and Technology also reached the finals, setting up a showdown with Nanda as Lu Su kept one trump card unrevealed.

• Lu Su used Sasuke’s Lightning Release: Kirin to destroy Wu Shilan’s Primordial Giants, turning the match in Nanda University’s favor.
• Lu Su’s Lily and Nylro defeated Yue Chuan’s Nine Virtues Mountain God Chang Cheng and Nine-tailed Goat, and Nanda University won the semifinal against Minke University.
• A bandaged youth watching Lu Su on television told his teacher he wanted to go to the front lines after the National Tournament, but his teacher advised him that battle was not what he needed.
• Nanda University’s principal Ding Haoran praised the team and Lu Su after their victory.
• Northwest Institute of Science and Technology defeated Chongda after An Jin’s Robot used Moon, securing a place in the finals.
• Lu Su watched An Jin celebrate and said he still had one trump card left to reveal.

Nanda and the Northwest Institute of Science and Technology began their National Tournament final, with Liu Yu forcing An Jin to use his Sun trump card before Lu Su took the field. An Jin revealed his past to Lu Su and challenged him to a showdown, leaving their decisive match about to begin.

• Bai Yueming and other dignitaries welcomed Ye Zhou, Great Ming's only Hall of Fame Card Master, who praised Lu Su and joked about recruiting him near Shu Region.
• Nanda sent You Mengnan and Guan Jie into the team final; You Mengnan lost, while Guan Jie defeated two opponents.
• Du Jing defeated one Nanda contestant, and Liu Yu then beat Northwest Institute of Science and Technology's fourth contestant with Dragon Serpent.
• An Jin's robot self-destructed, and his Sun module dispersed Liu Yu's storm clouds and defeated his card, leaving Liu Yu relieved that he had forced An Jin to expend a trump card.
• Lu Su entered the arena, and An Jin spoke about his orphaned past before challenging him to a showdown between a genius and a stray dog.

Lu Su and An Jin’s National Tournament final escalated as An Jin deployed his Mechanical Realm and assembled a giant Robot, but Lu Su answered by revealing Sasuke’s Susanoo. The chapter ended with the two colossal fighters facing off in the arena.

• Lu Su’s cards attacked An Jin’s Robots, while Xue’s Telekinesis shielded Lily and Nylro from the Robots’ laser fire.
• An Jin activated Force Field: Divine Halt, weakening Unohana Retsu and blocking attacks from her, Lily, and Nylro.
• Lily struck the core carrier with Caliburn, but it survived, and An Jin used his remaining cards to activate Field Card: Mechanical Realm.
• Mechanical Realm let An Jin assemble the Final Annihilation Weapon Type I, a giant Robot that entered annihilation mode.
• Lu Su revealed Sasuke’s Third Power, Susanoo, which rose to face An Jin’s giant Robot.

Lu Su defeated An Jin in the National Tournament final after his cards and Sasuke’s Susanoo broke through Final Annihilation Weapon Type I’s defenses, but the Robot’s self-destruction nearly took everyone with it. Lu Su survived, broke through to Gold Grade, and won, leaving the officials to decide what to do about both finalists’ breakthroughs.

• Lu Su’s Susanoo joined Lily, Unohana Retsu, and Nylro in attacking Final Annihilation Weapon Type I, and their combined strike shattered its defensive barrier.
• Sasuke cut through the Robot’s chest armor, leaving An Jin unable to recover and prompting him to concede defeat as his Spiritual Power broke through to Gold Grade.
• Final Annihilation Weapon Type I activated its Final Protocol and self-destructed, but Xue protected Lu Su and the surviving cards; Lu Su broke through to Gold Grade during the blast.
• An Jin was reduced to ash, and Lu Su emerged as the winner with Xue and Sasuke as the last survivors in the arena.
• Hu Lai resolved to train until he could defeat Lu Su, while Nanda University celebrated its victory.
• The officials in the guest seats focused on deciding what to do about Lu Su and An Jin, who had both reached Gold Grade during the final.

Lu Su and An Jin withdrew from the National Tournament’s individual competition in exchange for Gold Grade materials, and Lu Su became known as the Uncrowned King after the finals. A week after the tournament, Lu Su visited the Nandu government office and began choosing materials for a new Custom Card.

• Grand Tutor Yu proposed that Lu Su and An Jin leave the individual competition in exchange for a set of Gold Grade materials each, and the other high-ranking Card Masters agreed.
• Lu Su accepted the Organizing Committee’s offer after learning An Jin had also agreed, and the Committee publicly announced their withdrawal.
• Online spectators overwhelmingly favored Lu Su over An Jin in a poll, earning Lu Su the nickname Uncrowned King.
• Wu Shilan defeated Xia Jiao to win the individual championship, and the National Tournament’s award ceremony followed.
• A week after the tournament, Lu Su reviewed Gold Grade material sets at the Nandu government office and asked whether he could choose materials outside the pre-classified sets.

Lu Su created a Gold Grade Misaka Mikoto card and summoned her, then returned to Nanda University to review three job offers. He left the school planning to ask Miaoxuan what the Spirit Summoning Society had arranged before choosing a position.

• Lu Su used Gold Grade materials to create the Railgun Misaka Mikoto card, based on her Old Testament story and abilities.
• Lu Su summoned Misaka Mikoto, who punched and kicked him after he commented on her size and safety shorts.
• Lu Su decided to return to Nanda University to discuss practical training positions and learn what the Spirit Summoning Society wanted from him.
• Ding Haoran offered Lu Su positions as Secret Realm Office Director in Ludao and Vice President of the Card Master Associations in Tuocheng and Donglai.
• Lu Su asked for a few days to consider the offers, then left the principal's office to see Miaoxuan.