Volume 2 Heroes of Might and Magic of Might and Magic: The Death Battle, Chapter 162: Cards
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This immediately exposed Li Wei to John's team's sight. Dozens of Undead Scourge had already died mysteriously here, killed before they could even get close to the delicious food. Li Wei believed that such terrifying strength was something he couldn't achieve.
What's next?
Let's get started!
Li Wei suddenly took out the Black Spiral Sword, infused it with his true energy, and unleashed a sword technique.
"Snake Strike"
This move is the fastest sword technique in the Upper Clear Sword Marrow, but its power is only average. However, at this distance, only the Snake Strike can pose a threat to Yue Shu.
The sword rose, and a sword aura as thick as a child's arm, swirling like a serpent, slashed towards John.
This sudden turn of events stunned the five reincarnators on the other side. Clearly, they hadn't realized that there were Undead creatures with such a special ability.
Others might not know, but John's eyelids twitched when he saw the person opposite him.
As a powerful figure at the Bow level, he had naturally been to the Shadow Hall. He had already mastered the Shadow Hall's Insight Technique, which allowed him to see the target Reincarnator's number and combat strength rating.
"A serial number? Heh heh, impressive. Looks like I've fallen into this guy's trap!"
Yue Chao's expression shifted from initial surprise to a slight smile, the meaning of which perhaps only he himself could discern.
"Card, Rock Wall"
John moved very quickly; with a flick of his wrist, a tan card appeared in front of him.
Next, as if by magic, a large amount of soil gathered from all directions and instantly solidified into a huge Earth Wall in front of John. At the same time, Li Wei's attack arrived.
With a deafening boom, the Snake Strike slammed into the Earth Wall, sending up a cloud of dust and dirt. Even the ground trembled from the force of the sword strike.
This attack is undoubtedly comparable to a small armor-piercing round.
However, the result greatly shocked Li Wei. When the dust settled, a huge wall, nearly five meters wide and long, appeared in front of him. The wall blocked the five reincarnators behind it. The "Snake Strike" had left four holes nearly centimeters in diameter in the wall. You could see the marks left by the sword energy that had cut the wall open, but the wall had not been broken.
It completely withstood Li Wei's attack. The fact that such a terrifying defensive barrier could be formed with just a small card is quite frightening in itself.
"Hehe, it's my turn to attack!" Yue Chao, hidden behind the Rock Wall, laughed wildly. Li Wei instantly felt a chill in the surrounding air. Almost instantly, Li Wei activated his Visual Release, which saved his life.
Under the watchful eye of his mind, the Poison Guard saw a dark, indistinct thing hovering above his head. He didn't know what it was, but one thing was certain: it was definitely not human.
The dark creature held a sickle-like object in its hand, and at that moment, this scythe, a symbol of death, was rapidly slashing towards itself.
Strangely, the surrounding air remained completely still. It was as if all of this was happening in another dimension. But Li Wei knew that if he were to be slashed by that scythe, he would surely die a gruesome death on the spot, just like the Blood Slave and the Foolish Evil.
In an instant, Li Wei swung his sword swiftly at the dark figure above his head.
Li Wei's "Quick Right" technique has reached a level of consummate skill. It is a sword technique that can only be unleashed under Visual Release, with no superfluous movements, only solid slashes.
Garrulous!
The fast sword was much faster than the scythe. The moment the Black Spiral Sword sliced through the dark figure, Li Wei felt no resistance, as if he had struck a wisp of air.
"Not good!"
Li Wei quickly turned his head to the side, dodging the deadly attack of the scythe, but a long, bloody gash was slashed across his shoulder.
John was clearly surprised. Since he obtained this secret weapon, no one had been able to dodge this attack. Of course, this was also the first time he had used this weapon to attack a Blink-level Reincarnator.
Li Wei, whose shoulder was injured, could feel the pain of his muscles and skin being cut open. Although he was currently in Undead Constitution, his protective aura was still intact. The fact that the dark figure could break through his protective aura and injure him so easily meant that it was no ordinary character.
However, Li Wei soon realized that the opponent's attack was not limited to that.
Seven dark figures appeared simultaneously around Li Wei. These were things that could only be detected with the help of his mental insight; it was impossible to see seven things with the naked eye.
At the same time, seven dark figures brandished scythes at Li Wei. This time, all escape and evasion angles were blocked. De Han had already removed the Rock Wall protecting him, wanting to carefully enjoy the spectacular scene of a person being cut into pieces.
However, he saw that the reincarnator, who had been surrounded by the Apostle of Annihilation using his ultimate weapon card, seemed to vanish instantly from his sight as if through a black hole. "It must..."
Naturally, the scythes of the seven "Apostle of Annihilation" all missed their mark.
"How is that possible?"
John's eyes widened, followed by a frantic scream; he could not tolerate his enemy escaping his grasp.
Having lost its target, the shadowy figure, whom John called the "Apostle of Annihilation," vanished into thin air, and a black card appeared in John's hand.
"Captain John, that guy is amazing! That serpentine sword energy isn't something an ordinary reincarnator could unleash!" Catherine breathed a sigh of relief; clearly, the pressure Li Wei had exerted on her earlier hadn't diminished.
The other three reincarnators also looked apprehensive. That sword energy was terrifying. Others might not know, but they knew very well. Yofan was confident in his strength, and apart from the Apostle of Annihilation card, he had not used any other cards in battle.
He was proud of this for a long time, but he never expected that the reincarnator he encountered this time would force John to use the Rock Wall Card.
This card is different from "Apostle of Annihilation." Rock Wall is a one-time use card; to release Rock Wall, you need to consume one card. However, the cost of making such a card is around 100 points. Whether from a cost perspective or from a dignity standpoint, it is unacceptable to John's character.
"I'm going to kill that bastard. I'm going to torture him slowly until he's suffered every last bit of Pain before I kill him!"
John's eyes were bloodshot; anger had clouded his judgment.
Even Catherine dared not say anything more at this point. Fortunately, John quickly found a scapegoat: the remaining Scourge.
"Card, Saint's Step"
John took out another card. This time, a sword appeared in his hand. John adopted a melee stance this time, roaring as he used the "Saint's Blade" to slaughter the remaining Undead.
Limbs, severed arms, and rotting entrails instantly covered the area. A faint, soft light shimmered on the Saint's Sword, a blessing from a goddess that imbued it with immense power; no Undead could withstand even a single strike.
John only stopped his frenzied slaughter after the last Undead was cleaved in two. He stood amidst the pile of rotting corpses, his body covered in the blood and rotten flesh of revenge. His expression was one of pure enjoyment; the anger he had initially felt at the escape of his opponent had been washed away by the sight of the corpses scattered on the ground.
John, having regained his composure, flipped his hand, and the Saint's Sword transformed back into a card. A number in the upper left corner of the card decreased by one digit, indicating that using this card would also consume one use.
"My dear Catherine, I understand. This time, the enemy isn't just planning a sneak attack; they're using it as a test. You're right, this opponent is extremely powerful, definitely not a simple character!"
John glanced at the corpse on the ground and said slowly.
"Captain John, no one can defeat you once you regain your composure, so should we change our plan?" Before Catherine could finish speaking, John waved his hand.
"No, my dear Catherine, our plan remains unchanged. If he wants to test us, let him test us. His combat strength is inferior to mine, and he must be feeling extremely fearful. What's the Eastern saying again? Oh right, it's like a thorn in his side." He's afraid I'll retaliate. If I were him, I would follow the enemy and find an opportunity to kill them. So, as long as we wait for him to reappear, we can completely crush this reincarnator. Also, "Blackie, if I remember correctly, your special skill is flying, right?"
John glanced at the black man in the team and said coldly.
"Yes, Captain John!" the black man swallowed hard and answered cautiously.
In the eyes of other reincarnators, his unique skills and top-tier combat power were a source of fear and awe. "Flying Black Ghost" was his nickname among the reincarnators. However, to John, he was merely a slave, a slave who would be killed if he disobeyed even slightly.
"I'll give you a Tracker Card. Use it to find that Reincarnator's teammate, kill all the men, and bring the woman back. Understand?"
John's words were commands, and the black man immediately nodded in understanding.
Seeing the white card John handed him, the black man quickly took it with both hands. With a thud, the card transformed into a white dove and took flight into the air.
Meanwhile, the black man unleashed his skill, and a pair of giant gray feather wings sprouted from his back, like the wings of a raven. With a sudden flap, a powerful gust of air carried him into the air, chasing after the white dove.
"Hehehehe, Old Number 8, I'll make you utterly Despair," John gritted his teeth. Then, he led the other three forward quickly, while a figure flashed past on a hill a few hundred meters away.
This figure was none other than Li Wei.