After setting up the card deck, the four of them began to climb the long stone stairway.
As they gradually approached the stone platform, Li Pu’s perception beca clearer.
The faint yet powerful presence like the guardian beast at the cave entrance was indeed emanating from the platform.
At this point, it wasn’t just Li Pu; the other three also felt it.
"What a strong presence..."
Hu Wei’s forehead was already dotted with tiny beads of sweat.
"Is this the BOSS of the taverse? It’s really a bit overwhelming."
Ah Yajun’s steps had already started to beco unsteady, and if you looked closely, you’d see his calves trembling slightly.
"This oppressive feeling is dozens of tis more intense than when my father is angry."
In contrast, Ji Jiao remained relatively calm.
Originally, he was the one with the weakest Spiritual Power among the four, but with the upgrade from his life card, he had leaped to the top.
"Later, make sure to keep your mind steady, don’t let your actions be disrupted."
But when it ca to resilience, Li Pu was still the most accustod.
The further up they went, the harder the stone stairway was to climb.
Especially for soone like Ah Yajun, he couldn’t tell if it was the fatigue in his legs or the ntal strain from the aura that was slowing him down.
Hu Wei wasn’t doing much better, with signs of her face turning pale.
(Why does he seem unaffected...)
Ji Jiao, who still had the energy to observe others, noticed that Li Pu, walking at the front, maintained his composure despite his uneven steps.
The powerful Spiritual Power, the unfathomable and peculiar card pool, made him increasingly curious about the person’s identity.
As they continued to climb, the pressure kept increasing.
Just as Ah Yajun and Hu Wei were about to relent, and Ji Jiao was starting to struggle, Li Pu stopped.
"We’re here."
"It’ll be better up here, co on up."
He gestured for his teammates to co onto the stone platform.
The area of the stone platform was much larger than it seed from below.
Quite vast.
Looking at it like this, it very much resembled a card table.
Li Pu didn’t understand why the oppressive aura on the platform lightened significantly.
All he knew was that there was a figure sitting at the far end of the stone.
The mist-like red light that spread out identified it as the BOSS.
The jade-carved throne, with a carved tiger head on each armrest, looked as if they were silently roaring in defiance or Fear.
Perched on such a throne was a particularly tall half-dragon.
The previous dragon soldiers and dragon captain looked like infants before it.
The half-dragon was clad in imposing, radiant gold armor, with two massive maces leaning diagonally against the throne, causing the stone platform to crack under their weight.
At the mont, it sat with its legs crossed, head tilted, propped by its hand, a sardonic yet brutal smile on its face.
[The ignorant are fearless]
[But since you’ve made it to the card table, it ans you’re qualified to challenge this general]
Unexpectedly, the BOSS was quite intelligent, casting a sweeping glance at the four.
From the tone, it might have long known of their presence.
[However, this number of people is just a warm-up for this general]
[At least double the number]
[So leave your cards for redemption and quickly return for reinforcents]
Unexpectedly, it even belittled them, thinking they were too few in number.
"This guy’s got quite the attitude,"
Ah Yajun whispered.
"But a BOSS with such intelligence, that’s a first for ."
Ji Jiao began to feel a bit nervous, swallowing hard.
"Judging by its words, it is indeed undoubtedly a C-level BOSS."
Hu Wei analyzed.
It was essentially hinting that an 8-mber team was needed to challenge it.
But Li Pu didn’t respond to the BOSS’s words. Instead, he took two steps forward and pulled out a card.
[What are you staring at, mushroom!]
A sly looking mushroom projection leaped from the card surface.
It was even pointing right at the BOSS.
This scene made the BOSS frown but soon relax again.
Because it saw that Li Pu had already placed the card on the ground.
[Those who know the situation are wise, very good]
[Leaving a card for redemption, you may leave]
This submissive behavior was very pleasing, even though the card looked extrely annoying.
"If you’re bold enough, co and get it."
Surprisingly, Li Pu stepped on the card.
[What are you stepping on, mushroom!]
The mushroom even complained.
"Oh, this..."
Hu Wei was speechless.
"If I’m not mistaken, is he provoking the BOSS?"
Ji Jiao looked at Ah Yajun for confirmation.
"Yeah, it’s a kind of dark humor."
Ah Yajun nodded helplessly.
[...]
The BOSS didn’t expect this situation either and was temporarily silent.
[Hahahahaha, hahahaha!]
But soon, it tilted its head back and laughed heartily.
Then suddenly, its deanor changed to one of sternness and it sharply uttered two words.
[How bold!]
Buzz!
With the sound of those words, a fast and massive blue light barrier enclosed the entire stone platform.
"Will this anger affect the card ga?"
Hu Wei glanced back, seeing no way out.
"Let’s go, nothing more to say."
Ji Jiao felt both nervous and eager, eager to see if their makeshift formation could succeed.
The four 6 1 formation card positions appeared in front of them.
On the opposite side, as expected, were 18 1 card positions.
And the position for the trump card was notably large.
[Stay here and beco this general’s card slaves!]
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