anovelconsole Chapter 26. The Hero Deck Entrusted to Fate! The Hero Arrives!
Chapter 26. The Hero Deck Entrusted to Fate! The Hero Arrives!
As Huang Yi's joke ended, the small screen from before began to intertwine with light, quickly constructing a virtual dueling arena that was about five meters on each side, slightly miniature but complete with all the rules.
On one side of the venue, five semi-transparent deck display stands appeared out of thin air, each displaying a phantom image of the core cards of a deck, shimmering with iridescent light.
Huang Yixiao walked to the other side of the arena, flipped his wrist, and an exquisitely designed silver duel disk appeared on his arm, his deck already in place.
"The rules are as follows!" he announced loudly, silencing the noise in the room. "This is a special simulated duel, constructed using the rules of this place, and does not consume real mental energy or cards. You will choose one of the five preset decks provided here to fight against me! And I will use my own main deck."
"The conditions for victory are simple: defeat me, and the million-dollar prize will be yours! If you lose, all your accumulated prize money will be wiped out."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the five deck displays: "These five decks are all based on the fundamentals, their strength adjusted for balance, and each represents a different summoning method and tactical style. The choice is yours."
"Also, you don't need to worry too much. The deck I'm using is matched to a specific strength level, so it won't be too overpowered."
Everyone's attention immediately focused on the five display stands.
The magical light screen also magnified simultaneously, clearly displaying the names of the five decks and the phantom images of several core cards:
First set: [Paladin]
Second set: [Mischievous Fairy]
Third set: [Hero]
Fourth set: [Black Rose Dragon/Flower Dragon]
Fifth set: [Electronic Angel]
These undoubtedly correspond to overload, connection, fusion, harmony, and ritual, respectively.
As for the pendulum?
Even dogs wouldn't play it, so people from another world probably wouldn't play it either.
Or perhaps, this world doesn't even exist yet?
These five decks each have their own strengths and weaknesses; the key is to see which deck they are facing.
Youfeng didn't want to worry, so he just picked a random number.
Under the tense gaze of everyone.
Then, that calm voice rang out again, with a startling casualness and nonchalance:
"Whatever."
"random."
As he spoke, the icons of the five card decks on the magic screen began to spin and flash rapidly.
He actually chose random?!
"random?!"
"My God! He chose a random deck at the crucial moment of winning the million-dollar prize?!"
"What...what kind of audacity is this?!"
"This is insane! Absolutely insane! But it's so cool!"
After a brief silence, gasps and uproar erupted like a torrent! Everyone was shocked by this unexpected choice.
Entrusting the choice that determines the ownership of millions and the fate of victory to uncontrollable randomness, this almost arrogant nonchalance and composure instantly ignited the passion and admiration of the vast majority of young people present.
Only Youfeng himself knows that blindly guessing and making choices without fully understanding the opponent's deck composition may not be wise.
These preset decks each have their own strengths and weaknesses, and there is no absolute superiority or inferiority among them. The real key to victory lies in whether the user can understand and master their core principles in a very short time.
Since that's the case, why not leave this choice to fate?
Huang Yixiao was clearly stunned as well. He took a deep look at You Feng, and the surprise on his face gradually turned into a complex expression that mixed admiration, excitement and burning fighting spirit.
"Good! What a wonderful randomness!" He laughed loudly, waving his arm. "As you wish! Let the wheel of fate decide your deck right now!"
Everyone's hearts were in their throats, their eyes glued to the spinning ball of light and shadow.
The rotation gradually slowed down, the icons swept past one by one, and finally, the pointer-like cursor trembled and stopped on one of the gleaming patterns—
hero!
"A hero! A fusion deck!"
"Hero! He got the Hero title!"
"Fate has chosen the path of integration!"
"The show is about to begin!"
Amidst the clamor of the crowd, he reached out and picked up the deck. A peculiar sensation came from his fingertips—the cards were made of a material slightly different from real duel cards, thinner and lighter, with a slight warmth from the flow of energy. They were indeed training cards for simulated battles only, unable to summon real spirits, but perfectly replicating all the effects.
"Deck confirmed!" Huang Yixiao's voice was filled with high spirits. "Then, according to the challenge rules, as the challenger who answered the questions correctly, you have the right to go first! You go first!"
"Attack first?" You Feng's voice came through the communication device, tinged with obvious surprise. "Why didn't you say so earlier?"
He paused, then added somewhat helplessly, "If you had said you would go first, I wouldn't have chosen randomly."
These slightly sarcastic remarks immediately eased the tense atmosphere, eliciting a few good-natured laughs.
If you knew you had to attack first, choosing [Mischievous Fairy Star], who excels at initiating attacks and chipping away at the opponent's health, might have been a safer option. However…
Youfeng looked down at the deck in his hand named "Hero," a slight smile playing on his lips.
Hero?
It's not impossible for a hero to attack first.
"Well then, it's my turn."
He said no more, and with a slight thought, the virtual duel disk activated, and the energy phantoms of the five starting cards appeared in front of him.
He quickly scanned his hand, his brain working at breakneck speed like a sophisticated instrument, analyzing possible starting combinations, development paths, and points to be wary of when facing an unknown opponent.
Seeing You Feng fall into a brief moment of thought, Huang Yixiao, sitting on the opposite side of the field, smiled with a confident smile that suggested he had everything under control.
This final practical question is his real killer move.
That's right, these pre-set decks are balanced in strength, and the rules seem fair as well.
But Huang Yixiao's true confidence comes from the gap between proficiency and experience.
These decks may look cool and powerful, but their systems involve complex card synergies, resource management, and especially the selection and deployment of various terminals for fusion decks. Simply knowing the card effects is not enough to run them smoothly.
These decks all require dueling experience, otherwise it's easy to make mistakes. Each step requires a lot of practical experience.
He could tell from the challenger's voice that he was young and not a seasoned duelist with decades of experience in card games.
The opponent may have an amazing knowledge of the rules, but knowing and being able to use them are two different things, especially when facing a high-pressure, unfamiliar game environment.
A knowledgeable young man, but perhaps lacking in practical experience, hastily picks up a complex "Hero" deck, hoping to defeat his own seasoned host who knows his deck inside and out.
Huang Yixiao believed his chances of winning were at least 8%.
Below the stage, the white-clad saintess who had been watching the battle intently nodded slightly, a hint of understanding and a touch of regret flashing in her clear eyes.
"Indeed... the final hurdle is an insurmountable barrier." She said softly to the old woman beside her, her voice as gentle as the wind. "This challenger's erudition is truly exceptional. However, the way of dueling is easier said than done. Especially with such a pre-set deck, the system is complex and the chains are intricate; it is difficult to master without long-term immersion in it. To wield the cards in battle is like a child wielding a sharp sword; before harming the enemy, one may injure oneself first."
"Not to mention, the opponent is the experienced Huang Yixiao." The old woman echoed in a low voice, "What you say is absolutely right, Miss. This boy may lose his composure during the opening moves, or he may be quickly defeated due to his inability to deal with interference. It's a pity for his amazing knowledge."