Falling Wood Ravine, Mò Chí stepped on fallen leaves, gesturing for Bái Líng behind him to fall silent.
This was the territory of second-tier magical beasts, Azure Refinement Wood Spirits, where extra caution was needed.
As they ventured deeper into the forest, thorns grew more rampant. A blue card glowed in Mò Chí's hand, followed by a sharp golden light flashing, cutting through the tangled branches ahead.
"Where is it!" Bái Ling exclaimed softly.
An Azure Refinement Wood Spirit suddenly appeared before them.
"Azure Refinement Wood Spirit, a second-tier magical beast that masters the Wood Law. Its usual size is between 3-5 meters with a stout waist and astonishing defense. It occasionally appears in dense forests and will actively attack lost travelers.
It is known that defeating an Azure Refinement Wood Spirit has a chance to drop cards, including [Wood Transformation] and [Hundred Poison Flying Leaves], with drop rates of 30% and 5% respectively."
Mò Chí swallowed. This was his first encounter with a second-tier magical beast. As expected, just its appearance was far more impressive than Rock Oxes or Surfing Ducks.
"This guy's waist is so thick, it would take three or four big guys to embrace it. It must eat very well normally," Bái Ling said cheerfully.
In her eyes, this wood spirit was already points waiting to be collected.
Mò Chí forced a smile, not daring to let his guard down.
He took out another blue card, and the next moment, a Fire Snake spread out, trapping the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit.
Only then did the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit react, its sinister hollows gazing at the intruders.
"Wow, those eyes are scary," Bái Ling shivered and immediately took out a card. Vines grew and lunged towards the wood spirit.
However, with a low, guttural roar from the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit, the vines that had just wrapped around its body instantly wilted.
Bái Ling was shocked: "It's no good, big dumb guy, this wood spirit's cultivation is too deep. My wood-element cards are useless!"
Mò Chí was stunned. It could be like this?
Bái Ling explained: "Unlike ordinary first-tier magical beasts, second-tier magical beasts have a deep mastery of laws and develop an Affinity for the same laws. In other words, my wood-element attacks are immune to it!"
Before she finished speaking, the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit broke free from the Fire Snake and lunged at Bái Ling.
The grey, giant branch slashed through the air with a whistling sound. If this attack landed, Bái Ling would be in grave danger.
But Mò Chí wasn't just standing by. The [Great Wind Call Technique] in his hand lit up, first bestowing acceleration upon Bái Ling, and then he pulled out a white card.
"[Stone Thrust]!" Mò Chí shouted.
The Azure Refinement Wood Spirit, already clumsy, found a giant rock appearing beneath its feet, causing it to stumble heavily.
Bái Ling narrowly dodged the attack, a bead of sweat forming on her forehead. "I was too careless, big dumb guy. This guy is all yours! My cards can't do anything to it!"
Mò Chí shrugged. He hadn't expected much from Bái Ling anyway. Another blue card materialized in his hand:
"Explode for me!"
The rock that tripped the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit instantly detonated. However, the shattered stones only managed to scratch white marks on the wood spirit!
Mò Chí gasped: "Damn, this guy's body is incredibly tough!"
It was his first time seeing a magical beast with such outstanding defense, one that could withstand a [Rock Burst] without any damage.
Even the peerless Wolf King who mastered [Great Wind Call Technique] couldn't do this!
"Need stronger attack methods!" Mò Chí's mind raced. The next moment, the Lightning Cloak fell upon his shoulders. Seizing the opportunity as the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit was shakily getting up, he immediately unleashed a [Lightning Strike]!
"Strike!" A brilliant bolt of lightning descended, instantly charring the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit black, with even half of its branch about to break.
"It worked!" Mò Chí rejoiced.
As expected, Thunder Element Cards, known for their attack power, were still effective!
Bái Ling panted, "Be careful, this wood spirit is about to use its ultimate move!"
Upon hearing this, Mò Chí didn't dare to be complacent. [Plunder Gold] lit up, turning into a golden light that shot towards the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit.
However, the wood spirit sacrificed an arm to survive, trading a branch for the chance to cast its spell.
Falling leaves danced in the air. With a roar from the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit, the emerald leaves transformed into incredibly sharp blades, launching themselves at Mò Chí and Bái Ling.
Bái Ling, being knowledgeable, immediately recognized it as a second-tier blue card, [Hundred Poison Flying Leaves]. She shouted, "Careful, the leaves are poisonous!"
Mò Chí nodded slightly, a ruthless expression appearing on his face.
"Fine, I'll see who wins this game of attrition!" A stream of water enveloped Mò Chí. The next moment, golden light erupted, and terrifying gales swept through the Trial Ground once more.
Mò Chí stood with his card, waving his hand gently, instantly scattering the incoming poisonous leaves.
Having resolved the crisis, Mò Chí immediately put away the [Great Wind Call Technique].
Through several consecutive uses, he had completely mastered the release method of this Gold Card. Mò Chí could now control it freely, extending the lifespan of [Great Wind Call Technique].
As he continuously used cards, the backlash from the laws surged through him. Fortunately, [Purify Water Spell] allowed Mò Chí to catch his breath.
"Can't delay any longer, it has to be a fatal blow."
Mò Chí frowned, a plan forming in his mind.
He looked at Bái Ling: "Lend me two [Lightning Cloaks]!"
Bái Ling was surprised, then tossed two Extended Cards to Mò Chí.
Mò Chí also had two [Lightning Cloaks] in his hand.
"Stack them for me!" The cards glowed, and four Lightning Cloaks landed on Mò Chí's shoulders.
"Oh god, big dumb guy, are you crazy?" Bái Ling was dumbfounded.
Mò Chí, now holding lightning in his hands and his eyes akin to a deity's:
"Strike!" A terrifying roar echoed through the dark, cloud-filled sky. Below, the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit trembled, wishing it had more branches to escape.
However, a thick bolt of lightning descended, and in an instant, cleaved the second-tier magical beast, known for its defense, into several pieces.
"Done!" Mò Chí sighed with relief and slumped to the ground.
So this was a second-tier magical beast? It was too hard to kill!
Mò Chí had truly used almost all his abilities. In his hand, one [Lightning Cloak] had already shattered, and [Lightning Strike] only had one use left.
"I suspect someone was slacking off," Mò Chí said with a displeased look.
Bái Ling beside him chuckled sheepishly, "Oh, big dumb guy, I couldn't help it. Who knew you'd pick a magical beast of the same element as me?"
She said fawningly, "Look, look, I'll give you these two [Lightning Cloaks]!"
"Deal," Mò Chí immediately stood up, excitedly heading to inspect the Azure Refinement Wood Spirit's corpse.
Bái Ling looked confused.
Wait, did she feel like she'd been tricked?
She hurried after Mò Chí and asked eagerly, "Did anything drop?"
Mò Chí thought for a moment. "No."
Bái Ling's face immediately fell. She had been longing for that [Hundred Poison Flying Leaves] card!
At the same time, another blue card appeared in Mò Chí's hand. He smiled:
"Just picked it up, want it?"