Li Pu cautiously cleared all of the opponent's regular cards, but instead fell into a reverse trap.

Therefore, when playing a raid, the optimal strategy definitely exists.

The third ability, [Netherworld Faith], is even more unreasonable—it can be immune to any control effects.

This means that [Mind Dragon]'s [Imprisonment] control has no effect on the BOSS at all.

The only thing worth celebrating is the fourth trait, [The Cemetery's Only True King]. Since they currently have only one ace card from Li Pu, it provides just 100 [Shield] points to the BOSS.

If there were three people with three ace cards, plus the ideal situation above, the BOSS could have a maximum of 500 (300)/500, equivalent to 800 health points, even more ridiculous than [Dragon Dragon].

Possibly the BOSS's weakest point is its fifth active skill, [Soul-Eroding Power].

Its function is nothing more than consuming 1 energy point to absorb 2 energy points, adding the attack recovery of the Break Style, effectively gaining 3 points of energy each turn.

However, if the attack target is a zero-energy card, or belongs to types like Berserk or Balanced that inherently lack energy, it equates to an additional 20 points of extra damage.

30+30+20=80, the damage from this bite is extremely high.

The sixth active skill, [Soul-Eroding Electricity], is the BOSS's killer move.

It can deduct 10 energy points from the target in one go. Other than [Dragon Lady Tree], none of Li Pu's cards have that much energy to be deducted.

Facing a zero-energy card, it equates to 30+30+100=160 damage.

Regular cards get one-hit killed; even [Defense] loses 80 health points.

Even ace cards with 200 health points can't handle it.

After this analysis, both Ah Yajun and Zhi Liao deeply felt the terrifying nature of the BOSS.

At the same time, they were uncertain how to describe their feelings—they also felt somewhat relieved.

"Although it's inappropriate, why do I feel somewhat fortunate?"

Ah Yajun revealed his true thoughts.

He couldn't help it; Li Pu's deck was too overpowering.

It made him think he missed his chance to be on stage, relegated to being a merely surprised spectator.

"Indeed, after realizing he couldn't defeat the BOSS, I felt more at ease..."

Zhi Liao empathized.

"But actually, the mission is somewhat complete—not only did we uncover the BOSS's true opening blitz strategy, but also forced out the ace card, allowing us to see its face."

"With this, we'll easily formulate a counter-strategy later."

"So, junior, you don't need to overdo it, come down."

The last words were directed at Li Pu, who was on the stage.

"It's okay, I'll play for a bit longer."

Contrary to their expectations, Li Pu did not concede.

However, the word "play" seemed to provoke the BOSS.

[Ignorant adventurer, reckless adventurer!]

[I will make you regret it!]

With such annoyance, it launched... a basic attack.

Yes, just a basic attack.

Since it's a Break Style card, regardless of how strong the skills are, it's got to start with basic attacks to accumulate energy.

Nevertheless, the BOSS is very confident—now it's simply a 1v2.

After dealing with these two insignificant regular cards, then it will duel the opponent's ace—it definitely won't lose.

Or more directly, after eliminating [Scorpion-Tail Dragon], it will directly target the opponent's ace.

Regarding this action phase, Li Pu's choice was simple.

He let [Scorpion-Tail Dragon] release a skill, unleashing the third [Stone Phantom] card.

Prior to this, it had already placed two [Stone Phantoms], in front of [Mind Dragon] (number 2) and in front of itself (number 1).

This third one was placed in front of [Mind Dragon]'s front.

[Stone Phantom] (number 3)

Balanced, 0 points, C

Attack 0, 100/100

[Swap]: From the next turn after appearing, each turn Stone Phantom can swap positions with Scorpion-Tail Dragon once

However, the BOSS chose to attack, targeting number 1 [Stone Phantom].

The opponent chose [Defense], so only 30 health points were lost.

[Hahaha! Foolish adventurer!]

This scene directly amused the BOSS.

Because in its view, after releasing [Stone Phantom], [Scorpion-Tail Dragon] exhausted its hard-earned accumulated energy.

Soon, dealing with it would be easier and simpler.

After this round completely ended, the card surface was as follows:

[Soul-Eroding Guardian 200 (80)]

VS

[Stone Phantom 70]

[Scorpion-Tail Dragon]

[Ace][Mind Dragon]

BOSS lost 20 shield points due to [Mind Dragon]'s attack.

Despite Li Pu seeming to have a numerical advantage, from the revealed cards, victory seems to be in the BOSS's grasp.

But ultimately, this is just the current situation.

In the upcoming reveal phase, Li Pu brought a huge surprise to the opponent.

[Mushroom, Mushroom, Mushroom Poison!]

Unexpectedly, without any interference, Li Pu's ace card revealed itself!

A slender western dragon, dark green like a shadow with only outlines and no details, leapt from the card.

[Poison Dragon]

Balanced, 11 points, A

Attack 30, 200/200

[Rising Dragon - Passive]: When Poison Dragon is on the field, after allied dragon cards release skills a total of 10 times, it will enter [Rising Dragon mode] for 1 turn

[Poison Dragon Body - Passive]: Poison Dragon has an additional 100 health points limit, but loses 40 points each turn

[Dragon Poison - Passive]: When Poison Dragon attacks a target, it causes a 3-turn [Poisoned] effect

([Poisoned]: Loses 15 health points each turn, unable to [Defend])

2+1 with a 30-point limit, [Dragon Dragon] 10 points, [Scorpion-Tail Dragon] 9 points, [Poison Dragon] ([Dragon Mushroom]) 11 points, [Mind Dragon] 0 points, used by Li Pu leaving not a single point behind.

[Why, how is this happening?!]

Standing upon its card surface, the BOSS exclaimed on the spot.

It expressed great incomprehension.

Self-revealed ace cards were not unfamiliar to it.

But those had hidden conditions that needed to be triggered for automatic revealing.

However, upon careful consideration, in the previous round neither it nor the opponent performed any possible triggering actions!

So why did this ace card reveal itself?!

The key point is, after reviewing the card surface of this ace card, the BOSS found no mechanism for triggering self-reveal!

At this moment, it instinctively looked towards Ah Yajun and Zhi Liao below the card table.

Aren't you two his teammates?

Weren't you just babbling?

Come on, denounce it, hurry!

How can there be such a rogue person!

Unfortunately, the BOSS also knows the constraints of the raid, as these two can't see the changes on Li Pu's side of the card table.

Yet it desperately hoped they could serve as its mouthpiece at this moment.

Actually, from the start, Li Pu planned this ace's self-reveal scheme.

During previous simulations, he discovered a hidden mechanism in [Dragon Mushroom].

The so-called hidden mechanism is one that exists substantially but isn't stated on the card surface.

Alternatively, this hidden mechanism isn't exclusive to [Dragon Mushroom].

But rather, it's shared by all transformation, resurrection, or evolution cards.

That's when an ace card turns from its original card into a new card, leading to automatic revealing.

[Dragon Mushroom] → [Poison Dragon] perfectly fits this process.

[Naive adventurer, do you think this will defeat me]

Even so, the BOSS, having calmed its emotions, still didn't believe Li Pu would win.

It's just a card with 30 attack points, and it loses health each turn—not fearworthy!

Unable to enjoy the ace card's health boosts, this [Poison Dragon] including its health bonuses totals just 200 health points, losing 40 per turn, doing nothing, it'll exit the stage in 5 turns.

Too bad it can't [Defend], otherwise it could turtle for 5 turns and surely win.

However, what the BOSS wouldn't expect is, the real surprise is still ahead.

What Li Pu delivered this turn wasn't just the ace [Poison Dragon]'s self-reveal.

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