My Card Girl's Infinite Evolution

The battle between the two sides had begun.

In the arena, the [Young Rock Dragon Lizard] struggled in the black fog with impaired vision. However, its high defense attributes gave it an edge.

Acoley's fire-element magic attacks were ineffective against its rocky exterior, requiring concentrated firebombs to break its armor. Fortunately, Acoley's agility allowed her to avoid most of the lizard's counterattacks, keeping her relatively unscathed.

Meanwhile, the Reaper Intern clashed with the [Young Rock Dragon Lizard] using pure physical attacks. The black fog enhanced his abilities, especially against living creatures, granting him an advantage. The brutal exchange of blows left deep marks on both sides.

As for Alice, her opponent was the [Desert Worm].

The [Desert Worm], accustomed to subterranean life in arid deserts, relied on smell and vibration to hunt its prey. The black fog didn't hinder it, and its stealthy underground movements made it an even trickier adversary than the Young Rock Dragon Lizard.

Luckily, Alice's biomechanical eye system allowed her to track the worm's position. Her agility and mastery of monomolecular wires let her trade blows evenly with the creature, sometimes gaining the upper hand.

Both sides remained cautious, testing each other without committing fully. The battle was at a standstill.

However, Luo Sheng's [Black Fog] domain was only at the Bronze Two-Star level, far weaker than Xu Tianai's [Rock Matrix], which had a much larger radius. Luo Sheng's fog-covered area barely spanned ten meters, giving him a slight disadvantage. Nevertheless, he continued to release black fog, disrupting the visibility of everyone in the arena.

"What's happening? I can't see a thing!" muttered an audience member.

"Don't worry." A fellow Card Master smirked and activated a card, dispelling the fog's effect on external observers.

From the stands, the scene became clear: Alice leaped and swung her monomolecular wires, clashing against the Desert Worm's arm-blades in a shower of sparks. The ear-piercing sound of metal against metal echoed as they engaged in a relentless back-and-forth.

Meanwhile, Acoley chanted spells, hurling a pumpkin-shaped fireball at the Young Rock Dragon Lizard. A loud explosion followed, engulfing the area in flames and a powerful shockwave. The lizard was sent tumbling but quickly recovered, shaking off the attack with only minor cracks on its rocky back.

It retaliated with razor-sharp claws, lunging at Acoley. She evaded gracefully, rolling and leaping to dodge the deadly strikes. Without missing a beat, she cast another spell and launched another attack, escalating the intensity of their clash.

Both sides began to fight more fiercely, with every move aiming for a decisive blow. The earlier probing strikes had evolved into lethal attempts to eliminate their opponents. This natural progression—from cautious skirmishes to all-out assaults—was common in battles between skilled fighters.

Spectators couldn't help but admire the action, especially since Luo Sheng, a mere civilian, had managed to hold his ground against the elite, resource-rich heirs of powerful families.

In the stands, Xia Xingri glared with bloodshot eyes, his face twisted with hatred. Clenching his teeth, he hissed, "Damn it! If not for my mech, he wouldn't have all these cards! Damn it!"

Watching Luo Sheng's team of beautiful girl cards only worsened Xia Xingri's frustration. He had hoped to accumulate resources through stealth and patience, but Luo Sheng's interference had crushed his plans, leaving him seething with resentment.

On the battlefield, Xu Tianai's playful smile grew. "I bet your cards are almost used up by now. Using so many high-level cards at once must have drained your mental energy. Why not surrender? My strength is unfathomable."

In truth, Luo Sheng's mental energy was still abundant. Thanks to his fourth-stage card compatibility and the assistance of his cheat-like abilities, maintaining these cards required minimal effort. However, he knew Xu Tianai still had hidden trump cards, making the prolonged stalemate unfavorable.

Feigning exhaustion, Luo Sheng smirked provocatively. "It's fine. Your goddess, Qin Jianjia, will replenish my energy. You know, the sight of her changing stockings just refreshed me completely."

"You bastard!" Xu Tianai's veins bulged with anger as he clenched his fists. He immediately activated three skill cards: [Rolling Boulder Strike], [Stone Machine Gun], and [Sandstorm].

The cards unleashed a roaring sandstorm that dispersed the black fog, obliterating Luo Sheng's domain in an instant. The [Black Fog] card reverted to Luo Sheng's card deck as the ground trembled under an avalanche of rolling boulders and a hail of machine gun-like stone projectiles.

Despite his strategy to disrupt Xu Tianai's rhythm, Luo Sheng hadn't anticipated such a massive counterattack. He quickly donned his [Type E Jack Mech], using its enhanced mobility to dodge the incoming onslaught. Though battered and unsteady, the mech's reinforced armor absorbed most of the damage, buying him time to regroup.

Xu Tianai, burning with rage, sneered, "You've lost. My summoned creatures are invincible!"

Activating his [Rock Matrix] domain, Xu Tianai reinforced the defenses and attack power of his summons, making the Young Rock Dragon Lizard and Desert Worm even more formidable. Alice and Acoley, hampered by the rocky terrain, began losing their edge.

"Do you know why I got close to you?" Luo Sheng suddenly grinned.

Before Xu Tianai could respond, Luo Sheng played his trump card: [Frozen Wasteland].

In an instant, the battlefield transformed into a glacial expanse. Frost spread rapidly, encasing the [Rock Matrix] in ice crystals. The freezing conditions drastically reduced the speed and defenses of Xu Tianai's summons.

Luo Sheng capitalized on the shift, summoning two Bronze Four-Star Snow Sprites. Though weaker individually, the icy domain amplified their power significantly. He followed up with [Ambush from Ten Sides], boosting his entire team's attack strength by 10%.

The tide of battle turned. Under the combined assault of Alice, Acoley, the Reaper Intern, and the Snow Sprites, Xu Tianai's creatures faltered.

"You think you can break through their defenses?" Xu Tianai sneered, confident in his summons' durability. However, his confidence wavered as Luo Sheng activated the [Frozen Wasteland]'s skill: [Prism Confusion].

The battlefield filled with reflective ice prisms. A delicate figure with black hair and golden scissors emerged, her crimson silk threads weaving a massive web that ensnared the Young Rock Dragon Lizard. Its exposed underbelly became a vulnerable target.

"A new girl card!"

The audience erupted in astonishment.

(End of Chapter)