"I see,"
Upon hearing Huang Huanqing's request, Jiang Yuan finally nodded, understanding the situation.
What Huang Huanqing had said earlier essentially meant that her Mechanical Crow Beast Taming Card was nearing the end of its life due to damage to its Inner Core sustained in a previous battle in the Grotto Heaven.
Even if it didn't lose its life after the joint examination of the four academies ended, it likely had at most one month remaining.
And the issue of the Inner Core damage, apart from some big shots in the Mechanical Clan, basically no one in the Human Clan could resolve it.
So, Huang Huanqing wanted to create a new Mechanical Crow.
After all, according to the characteristics of the Summoning Card, it was entirely possible to create a Mechanical Crow.
That way, the Mechanical Crow could accompany her in another form.
But...
"I don't think I can help you with this issue. If you asked me to make another crow-type Summoning Card, I might be able to, but Mechanical Crow..."
Jiang Yuan said, paused for a moment, and then shook his head: "The creation of a Summoning Card isn't that simple. I know too little about the Mechanical Crow, I can say, aside from its skills and characteristics, I don't understand anything else."
The creation of a Summoning Card can be considered as constructing an alternative presence of a character or a creature in one's own mind, and then materializing it through a card.
In this case, while other requests might be manageable, making a Summoning Card Mechanical Crow exactly like the Beast Taming Card Mechanical Crow is something Jiang Yuan truly cannot achieve.
Besides, the Mechanical Crow is a mechanical guardian beast, and the storage of its memories also relies on its Inner Core.
If the Inner Core could be deciphered to retrieve the Mechanical Crow's memories, then it might be possible to successfully create it.
But if the Inner Core could be deciphered, it means it could be repaired.
And if it can be repaired, it means the Mechanical Crow can be restored and not die so quickly.
In other words, if it can be created, then there's no need to create it; if it cannot be created, then it can't be created.
Jiang Yuan spread his hands helplessly, looking at Huang Huanqing.
"Uh..."
Huang Huanqing pursed her lips, obviously feeling somewhat disappointed.
"Contestants, please prepare, the finals are about to begin."
Just as Jiang Yuan was about to say something else, a voice suddenly sounded during the break.
The five minutes of break time had passed, and the two were about to enter the stage for the battle.
"As much as I wanted to ask for your help with making this card, I won't hold back in the upcoming fight."
Huang Huanqing stood up, her tone determined: "Whether for the Academy or for the Mechanical Crow's last dance!"
"Of course, I will also go all out. This battle has nothing to do with the card's creation."
Jiang Yuan also stood up, smiled and said to Huang Huanqing, then turned and walked towards the arena.
Huang Huanqing watched Jiang Yuan's retreating figure and, uncharacteristically, her face showed a slight smile, instantly relaxing.
"Take him down!"
On the way to the arena, Nezha was unusually excited: "If we win this match, will we be able to claim the championship?"
"Of course!"
Jiang Yuan nodded, and even Zhao Gongming beside him felt a bit sentimental: "A championship, huh."
In their era, there was no such concept as a championship.
It was simply a matter of life and death.
Shi Ji chuckled lightly, following happily behind the trio.
After reaching the arena, Jiang Yuan let the three return to their cards.
It was only once they entered the Martial Arts Arena that it would be their time to shine.
"Let the battle begin."
Huang Huanqing was a bit slower to enter the arena, but as soon as she did, she said to Jiang Yuan.
Having finished speaking, Huang Huanqing stepped forward into the Martial Arts Arena first.
The two entered one after the other, and the cheers from the audience briefly stopped.
In the arena, the two stood facing each other, and as the count of three, two, one in the sky finished, both held a Purple Quality Card in their hands.
"Nezha, attack!"
But this time, Jiang Yuan's tactic was different from before.
Previously, his opponents were individuals, but this time, he faced someone whose combat power, like his, was all in their guardian beasts.
In that case, if Huang Huanqing was taken down, the fight would be over!
So, the cards Jiang Yuan had first in hand were Nezha, Fire-tipped Spear, Qiankun Ring, Yin Yang Dual Swords, and Jade Purifying Bottle.
As Nezha activated his Three Heads and Eight Arms, Power Liberation, and Lotus Embodiment, while he threw the Qiankun Ring at Huang Huanqing, a crystal-clear droplet from the Jade Purifying Bottle above Jiang Yuan's head also poured down.
The droplet fell on Jiang Yuan, instantly replenishing a large portion of his Star Power.
Jiang Yuan didn't hesitate, releasing Linglong Pagoda and Star Power Mat simultaneously.
Also used in conjunction with these was Nine Breathes, Shi Ji, and Zhao Gongming.
Jiang Yuan's Star Power was drained again, and the Jade Purifying Bottle dropped a second droplet.
"It looks like Jiang Yuan has no shortage of cards that restore Star Power,"
Below in the stands, Li Chengyi, who had become a spectator, eyed the Jade Purifying Bottle above Jiang Yuan's head and the Cushion under his feet with an envious look.
Jiang Yuan's initial round of Purple Quality Cards definitely wasn't enough.
And the second round of Purples Quality Cards used by Li Chengyi allowed him to estimate the recovery capacity of a droplet from the Jade Purifying Bottle above Jiang Yuan.
That, and he was already aware of the recovery ability of the Cushion beneath Jiang Yuan's feet.