NOVEL WEB Chapter 102: The Battle Method of Skill Card Masters
"Me?"
Jiang Yuan looked puzzled, admitting he had issues but weren't those just brought up?
"Yeah."
Wang He'an nodded as if it were obvious, "Kid, Skill Card Masters are divided into factions, you know."
"Factions?"
Jiang Yuan was perplexed, "Isn't the combat style of a Skill Card Master simply to release skills?"
"Of course not."
"Skill Card Masters have various factions because of their differing combat styles."
Wang He'an shook his head while the person beside him, Qin Boyuan, explained with a smile to Jiang Yuan.
"Besides, my teacher's style might suit you."
Jiang Yuan was curious, "What style is that?"
"It's not so much a style as it is a way of fighting," Wang He'an said with a laugh and a wave of his hand.
"Kid, what's the most critical aspect of releasing a Skill Card?"
"Uh, what?"
"Timing and control."
"That's my way of fighting in a nutshell."
Wang He'an stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Jiang Yuan, his words filled with temptation, "How about it, want to learn?"
"Yes!"
Jiang Yuan nodded without a moment's hesitation to Wang He'an's lure.
Only a fool would pass up being taught by a teacher!
He couldn't compare with Mu Qianshan who had all kinds of teachers at home.
The school teachers only taught the basics.
To learn better, one had to find a teacher or explore on their own.
He was really just winging it on his own so far.
And not very intuitively at that.
Comparing self-exploration to having a teacher offering to teach?
How could he not learn?
He was well aware of his own situation.
"Rest assured, all roads lead to Rome. I will merely teach you combat skills; ultimately, it's up to you to choose your style and faction."
"Once you've mastered the teacher's method, you'll find it easier to adapt to other factions' fighting styles."
As Qin Boyuan spoke, he showed Jiang Yuan a fight simulation.
The person in it was Wang He'an.
But it was a much younger Wang He'an.
His opponent was Qin Boyuan.
Jiang Yuan certainly didn't expect that Qin Boyuan, who looked so scholarly, would choose a weapon like the halberd.
The halberd is top-heavy and unwieldy, difficult to learn and master.
But once mastered, the halberd is remarkably dominant, countering most other weapons.
Excluding a few like hammers, which it cannot hook effectively.
Jiang Yuan glanced at Qin Boyuan, but Qin Boyuan motioned with his eyes for him to watch the video.
Jiang Yuan nodded and continued watching.
In the simulation, Qin Boyuan charged rapidly towards Wang He'an with the halberd in hand.
The sight of a man armed with a halberd versus an unarmed one made Jiang Yuan sweat for Wang He'an.
But the next second, a white-quality card shimmered in Wang He'an's hand.
[Earth Wall Technique].
The sudden appearance of the earth wall did not stop Qin Boyuan.
Halberd thrusting, he shattered the wall instantly.
Wang He'an nodded, seemingly quite pleased with Qin Boyuan's attack.
But the moment he nodded, a white quality card flashed once again before Wang He'an.
"Ice Wall Skill."
This time, however, the position where the ice wall appeared was rather troublesome.
As everyone knows, halberds are long weapons. Once you get too close, it's tough for them to exert their full power, and they need to maintain a certain distance.
But the spot where Wang He'an released the ice wall was as if it was directly plastered onto Qin Boyuan's chest.
In an instant, the halberd couldn't be swung or thrust forward to break through the wall.
Yet, this ice wall also stopped Qin Boyuan's steps forward.
Out of options, Qin Boyuan had to step back. After sweeping his halberd to shatter the ice, he continued his sprint forward.
A thought struck Jiang Yuan—he probably understood what Wang He'an was getting at.
Subsequently, skills like "Earth Spike Skill," "Swamp Technique," and others that alter terrain were played out to new extents.
Not only constantly hindering Qin Boyuan's close combat, but after forcibly altering or obstructing Qin Boyuan's speed, Wang He'an's attacks were also relentless.
For instance, "Falling Ice Cone Skill"—the ice cones descended from above. Right when Qin Boyuan wanted to dodge right, an earth wall rose on the right side, blocking his path and forcing him to absorb the hit.
Again, like the "Fireball Technique" attack, followed by an "Earth Spike Skill" emerging on the trajectory of the halberd's swing, preventing the halberd from blocking the fireball.
Just like Jiang Yuan had previously used "Earth Spirit·Rock Spike" to block Nezha's Fire-tipped Spear's swipe for his opponent.
"Such an annoyance."
Nezha, who was also peering over to watch the video, commented after curling his lips.
If it were him in Qin Boyuan's shoes, he would be thoroughly irked.
This strategy was clearly targeting to irritate.
Didn't you see that several attack skills hit their mark but Qin Boyuan didn't seem to suffer much damage?
"Do you understand now?"
Wang He'an didn't care about Nezha's assessment of him and turned to ask Jiang Yuan.
"Kind of have an idea."
"Let's hear it?"
Wang He'an gestured to Jiang Yuan with interest, encouraging him to share his understanding.
"Using predictions and precise control over the landing of skills in combat?"
"Correct, very perceptive."
Wang He'an nodded in approval. He knew he hadn't misjudged the person.
"Alright, that's it for now. I'll come to find you at seven o'clock tomorrow morning. We'll meet at this time every day, and I'll teach you for one hour."
After speaking to Jiang Yuan, Wang He'an departed with hands behind his back, just like an elder out for a stroll.
"Card making isn't urgent. Try your best to master everything the old man knows during this time."
"If you feel a breakthrough and want to try out a match, you can come find me, and I'll arrange an opponent for you."
Qin Boyuan said, patting Jiang Yuan on the shoulder before leaving as well.
Indeed, card making wasn't too pressing. Aside from the "72 Transformations·Into the Water" that Jiang Yuan could make, many other supplies and cards still needed preparation.
That would take at least a year.
There's also a very important card that, like Jiang Yuan's situation, can only be made by one person.
That's why he said there's no rush.
And plans for dealing with the Sea Demons in the East Sea Grotto Heaven are also underway.
Wars of this scale aren't commenced easily.
"Thank you."
"No need for thanks. Keep up the good work!"
Not looking back, Qin Boyuan waved and left after stepping through the door.
"Sigh, things are going to get busy from here on out!"
Once the two left, Nezha transformed back into a card and returned to Jiang Yuan's mental space, and Jiang Yuan got back to card making.
The days to come were to be filled with activity—card making, cultivating Star Power, learning the combat methods of Skill Card Masters, engaging in real battles, and reviewing tactics with Nezha.
There was also an inexplicable sense of anticipation!