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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nAt the Chong Yang branch.

nAs the initiator of the exchange match this time, they were long prepared.

nWhen they heard that Qing Ming City branch had begun to publish a mission to seek outsiders’ help, they laughed crazily. Had Qing Ming City branch been cornered to this extent?

n“Are we being too cruel?”

nLi Haoran could not stifle his laughter.

nThis was so tragic.

nHis eyes were filled with pride and arrogance. He did not see the Qing Ming City branch as a threat at all. If it was not for the sake of his branch, why would he compete with them?

nTsk tsk.

nLook, they had bullied others… into calling out for ‘foreign aid’!”

n“I’m just joking,” Li Aiguo said slowly. Did they really think that they could defeat them by seeking outsiders’ help?

nIt was ridiculous!

nHe, Li Aiguo, had been a two-star Card Creator for so many years. He had already attained the peak of an Intermediate Card Creator!

nNo one at the same level would be able to surpass him!

nAs for those at a higher-level?

nHe could let his son settle them.

n“Wouldn’t it be more shameful to lose despite seeking other people’s help?” said the president of the Chong Yang branch with an unhurried tone.

nEveryone thought so too.

nIt was still acceptable if their own people were to lose. After all, Li Haoran’s talent was widely known. It was understandable to be defeated by him. However, after seeking outsiders’ help…

nWouldn’t it be much more embarrassing if they were to lose?

n“Oh, right.”

nThe vice president beside him spoke, “I heard that Lu Ming had a breakthrough. He’s now a two-star Card Creator.”

nSo, that was what happened.

nThey had some understanding now.

nDue to Lu Ming’s existence, they had initially given up on the one-star match!

nThat was a frightening Card Creator who could create laminations despite being at one-star level. They confessed that no one was Lu Ming’s match!

nHowever, he had a breakthrough…

nIt was no wonder that the Qing Ming Branch was so anxious!

nOtherwise, the result would really be a score of three vs. zero!

n“It seems like we have to pay more attention too.”

nThe president of Chong Yang smiled and said, “Get that guy to participate too.”

n“Are we being too merciless?”

nLi Aiguo could not contain his smile.

nIf it was three vs. zero, he would have taken revenge for his blood feud.

n“It doesn’t matter anymore.”

nThe president looked afar.

nThis had been an ongoing strife for several terms of his presidency!

nBetween the Chong Yang and Qing Ming branch, which one was stronger? Finally, it should end during his era!

n…

nHowever…

nThey did not know that Lu Ming had already arrived at the Qing Ming City branch at this moment.

n“This is your so-called ‘too weak’?”

nZhang Yang’s face was dark.

n“Yes. I didn’t expect them to be even weaker.”

nLu Ming was filled with emotions. He steered away from the topic. “That… Is it true that I can choose any ability that I want?”

nHe finally understood. This lad came for the sake of the reward! Fine! If he had known that this was the case, he could have been spared all the fuss. He did not know how they had communicated earlier!

n“Have you set eyes on any two-star ability yet?”

nZhang Yang glanced at Lu Ming. He remembered that this guy did not lack in money.

n“I haven’t.”

nLu Ming laughed. “I wanted to ask if I can exchange for a three-star ability if I win this exchange match?”

nWin?!

nZhang Yang’s breathing suddenly turned rapid. Did they have any hopes of winning?

n“Can you elaborate?” Zhang Yang asked anxiously.

n“I will make arrangements for the match this time.”

nLu Ming said calmly, “I promise that we will win this exchange match!”

n“They have Li Haoran.”

nZhang Yang was very serious.

n“I have someone who is above me too.”

nLu Ming gave a mysterious smile.

n“Are you sure?”

nZhang Yang was almost panting.

nSomeone above…

nCould it be…

n“I am sure!”

nLu Ming was very certain.

n“Okay.”

nZhang Yang agreed on the spot.

nHe had no choice. Regardless of whether Lu Ming’s words were reliable, did he have any alternative? Those so-called ‘two-star foreign aid’ were easily defeated by Lu Ming.

nAs for the reward…

nThe top-notch one or two-star abilities in the card library currently cost at most ten thousand yuan. That was why he did not hesitate to offer any ability at that equivalent level!

nHowever, the three-star three-star top-notch abilities could cost up to one hundred million yuan each!

nThis would mean that if they were to invite Lu Ming for the match, they would have to pay him one million yuan of funds!

nThe card library was managed by the headquarters.

nThis sum of money…

nThe branch had to fork out!

n“As long as we can win, so what if it takes one million yuan?”

nZhang Yang gritted his teeth.

nThis would cost them a fortune.

nHowever…

nThey were still a little worried about whether Lu Ming really knew how powerful Li Haoran was?

nOne had to know…

nThat child…

nDid not only know lamination!

nZhang Yang was very worried.

nAfter thinking, he called his assistant. “When you explain to him the rules and regulations these two days, you can reveal to him Li Haoran’s capability, so that Lu Ming will be well prepared.”

n“Understood.”

nThe assistant thought so too.

nOnly people like them knew how frightening Li Haoran was.

nAfter all, Lu Ming was only a two-star!

n“Oh, right.”

n“Prepare a reserve in advance in case something happens to Lu Ming. Our people can take over him.”

nZhang Yang furrowed his brows tightly.

nAfter all, this was an exchange match where they could not afford to have any slip-ups.

nLu Ming…

nCould this child really win?

nThat was Li Haoran.

nThe next day.

nQing Ming branch had sent someone to inform Lu Ming about the rules of the match.

nThe rules were very simple.

nFor the one-star match, they were competing on the basics!

nUsing one-star basic lines, the presidents of two sides would come up with a complicated one-star design plan. They would then draw a card for sole use at the match.

nThis card could not be used!

nIt could not be cast!

nIt could only be used as a reference or copy during the match!

nEach of the two one-star Card Creators competing in the match had to draw the lines according to this and create a card that was identical to it. The victor would be determined based on the authenticity of the card.

nFor the two-star match, they would compete on energy level!

nIt was not restricted to variety!

nIt was not restricted to type!

nIt was not restricted to cards!

nAfter creating their cards, the two-star Card Creators had to undergo a strict energy evaluation. The one with the higher energy flow would be the victor!

nFor the three-star match, it was more complicated.

nHaving become true-blue Card Creators, the three-star ones were typically past the stages of basic and energy levels.

nAt such a stage—

nIt was a competition of actual combat ability!

nThe two Card Creators would encounter each other in a Mystic Realm and given the same amount of time. They would see who could create the most powerful card and who could better unleash the effect of it?!

nThis was very important.

nOf course.

nThis was merely a low-level exchange match.

nIf it was four-star…

nIf it was a true Card Creation Competition…

n“Did Li Haoran participate in a real competition before?”

nZhang Yang suddenly thought of this question.

n“Yes.”

nThe assistant looked at the statistics. “He participated in “School Championship -The Most Powerful Card Creator” last year. He created the most powerful Attack Card and clinched the top prize!

n“Is that so?”

nZhang Yang was silent.

nHe had heard of the School Championship Competition before.

nAlthough its participation was only restricted to students, it was still a very important formal competition!

nThis Li Haoran…

n“What did Lu Ming say?”

nZhang Yang asked.

n“Uh.”

nThe assistant scratched his head. “He said noted.”

n“Noted?”

nZhang Yang raised the pitch of his voice. He just said ‘noted’?

nDamn!

nHe was so anxious and nervous about this matter but this child was so calm! Could it be that he could really get that ‘foreign aid’?

nWell…

n“Did he contact his elder sister these past two days?”

nZhang Yang’s voice lowered a little.

n“I’m not sure.”

nThe assistant was a little lost.

nWhat did this matter have to do with Lu Ming’s sister?

n“Forget it.”

nZhang Yang peered at him and no longer spoke.

nHe harbored some intentions at heart. Although Li Haoran was powerful, there would still be some hope if students from The First Academy were to compete against him.

nAh. Otherwise, why would he agree to Lu Ming’s request so readily?

nHowever…

nHe did not know that Lu Ming was not even thinking about the match at this moment.

nWhoosh!

nWhoosh!

nOne by one, he created the “Meltdown Cards” repeatedly.

nRegardless of whether he learned Eye of Insight, “Meltdown Card” would be the most important and used item at the Lunar Shadow legacy. Hence, he had to stock up in advance!

nHowever, was the speed a little too slow?

nWell…

nLittle Lu Ming glanced at Xiaobai, who was at a distance.

nThe time was just right.

nHe should teach her how to create a new card.

n“Come Xiaobai, I will teach you a new card,” Lu Ming called out to her and said.

n“Okay.”

nXiaobai walked to him.

n“Look… Here… This way.”

nLu Ming was teaching her seriously.

nThe Meltdown Card was very difficult to learn.

nRegardless of its card level, it was an advanced card! Even if Xiaobai had shocking talent and Lu Ming guided her in detail, she also needed…

nBuzz—

nThere was a flash of green.

nA card appeared in Xiaobai’s hands.

nLu Ming was speechless.

nIt was successful?!

nShe learned it in ten tries?!

nLu Ming felt his teeth aching.

nHe was the one who personally taught Xiaobai the basics. He used the limit of three hundred lines to create a formidable Xiaobai with the most solid foundation!

nHowever, wasn’t this speed of learning a tad too fast?

nYou are just a one-star lady!

n“Is it too slow?”

nXiaobai looked a little guilty.

nShe had created it after master taught her for a long time.

n“Okay,” Lu Ming said nonchalantly. “It’s slightly slow. Practice well and familiarize yourself with it as soon as possible.”

n“Okay.”

nXiaobai worked hard at creating cards.

nWell…

nThis speed…

nSomething was amiss.

nLu Ming was deep in thoughts.

nIt was the same card and the same lines. His energy cultivation level was higher and he was proficient with and knowledgeable about more Base Cards. Why couldn’t he learn faster than Xiaobai?

nLu Ming pondered for a long time and had a sudden realization.

nHe finally discovered the greatest difference between him and Xiaobai in their learning process — He self-studied while Xiaobai had a good teacher!

nWell…

nThis was the greatest difference!

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