"In my opinion, it's impossible for you to earn the first victory reward."

Ah Yajun patted him on the shoulder in consolation and continued saying.

"But it doesn't matter, as long as you approach it like I did, you'll definitely defeat the robot and earn your spot."

He only used one fixed deck throughout the process.

Since the robot's deck and tactics are random, as long as you catch it at a time when its strategy and deck are countered by yours, then victory is yours.

Three days and nights weren't wasted in vain.

"Have faith in yourself, your card pool is deeper than mine, your deck stronger than mine."

"You might even wrap it up in just two days and one night."

Finally, Ah Yajun concluded.

"I hadn't noticed before, you're quite good at consolation."

Li Pu's eye twitched.

However, he wasn't like Ah Yajun; he wasn't willing to just endure this bitter grind.

"Looks like I'll have to use my card BUG tactic."

This time, he decided to pull out his trump card.

"What do you mean?"

Ah Yajun expressed his lack of understanding.

However, Li Pu didn't answer, instead he directly walked back to activate the robot.

[Welcome back to the challenge, card player]

[Currently, the opportunity to earn the first victory reward is only 2/3]

With that irritating mechanical tone sounding, the energy shield covered them once again.

Buzz...

[Mush Mush Da Da!] x3

This time, Li Pu revealed, again, the three initial mushroom cards.

[Shield Mushroom] + [Wood Mushroom] + [Vine Mushroom]

Used [Vine Mushroom], which has control abilities, instead of using the main attack [Mushroom Sorrow].

"Does this round intend to be more stable?"

Ah Yajun could read the meaning on the cards.

[Brutality cannot solve problems!]

[Fairness is the way of the king!]

[A load of nonsense and an outdated wood!]

When the robot's three cards were revealed, Ah Yajun's expression tightened again.

This time it revealed three tree cards, still at 3A grade.

"Seems like its deck isn't as strong this wave."

"I feel confident playing against all tree cards."

Seeing these three cards, Li Pu's expression eased quite a bit.

In the first round, it could be considered evenly matched.

"Not a bad start."

Ah Yajun smiled a bit while watching from outside.

However, as the match continued, the situation started turning sour again.

It wasn't that Li Pu's mushroom deck had any fatal flaws, but under the condition of disparities in card strength, some things were beyond help.

"Alas, it seems the chasm in strength remains insurmountable."

30 minutes later, Ah Yajun sighed as he watched the cards on the table within the energy shield.

He could see that every move Li Pu made in this match was well-considered.

The fact proved, he indeed played very well.

Though consistently at a disadvantage, maintaining the gap from widening too much.

"But such a strength gap is truly beyond what technique can compensate."

"Really, the only way is to grind until the random deck on the opposite side is completely countered."

Ah Yajun muttered as he continued watching the cards on the table within the energy shield.

At this point, it was evident that Li Pu was going to lose.

There were only two columns of card positions left on both sides, and Li Pu's trump card had already been revealed.

Both sides were still at full health, but in terms of the situation, it was clearly unfavorable for him.

[Empty Space] [Face-Down Card]

[Empty Space] [Hero Bear]

[Empty Space] [Empty Space]

VS

[Empty Space] [Empty Space]

[Empty Space] [Empty Space]

[Empty Space] [Dragon Lady Tree] (14/10)

[Mushroom Sorrow] [Face-Down Card]

The trump card on Li Pu's side was [Mushroom Sorrow].

[Mushroom Sorrow]

Frenzy, 10 Points, B

Attack 30, 200/200

[Sang Sang Never Falls - Passive]: When Mushroom Sorrow is subjected to a fatal blow, it delays falling for 1 turn. If recovery is received during this period, retreat can be avoided.

[Sadness Fist -30 Blood]: Mushroom Sorrow launches a pounce and bite, Attack Power +20

From a certain perspective, [Mushroom Sorrow] was suitable as a trump card.

As it possesses the ability to delay one turn before retreating, if sufficient healing is available, combined with 200 high life points, maintaining an upright position is not difficult.

The only challenge is that Beast-type cards receive damage directly instead of healing effects.

Yet due to its mushroom nature, [Mushroom Sorrow] indeed can receive recovery from mushroom-type healing.

In this match, Ah Yajun also noticed that Li Pu configured two mushroom-type healing cards.

Unfortunately, it didn't survive to the end, and was eliminated by the robot.

As for the opposing [Hero Bear], it was a very powerful A-grade card.

Its projection appeared as a large bear wearing a steel helmet, clad in iron armor, presenting itself as mighty.

Standing in a position on the cards, guarding its undeclared trump card.

[Hero Bear]

Breaking, 13 Points, A

Attack 20, 100/100, 2/4

[Lone Hero - Passive]: When all friendly cards in the row in front of Hero Bear have retreated, Attack Power +40.

[Fierce Bear - Passive]: When all friendly cards in the rows to the left and right of Hero Bear have retreated, gain 1 energy point each turn.

[Ignore Hero Bear - 3 Energy]: Hero Bear becomes an unselectable target this turn.

Desperation cards, these types are known as desperation cards by everyone.

Meaning the cards that become stronger in crisis situations.

[Hero Bear] triggers two passive abilities; however, the conditions are pretty stringent.

First, it must be placed in the second row, as this condition satisfies "all friendly cards retreating from the row in front."

If it were in the front row, the front itself wouldn't contain any friendly cards; thus no such retreat condition exists.

Of course, a trick could place [Hero Bear] in the front row.

Then eliminate an opposing card, and summon a Minion Card in that slot; retreating Minion Card can trigger [Lone Hero] as well.

However, for the robot, this choice holds too much risk.

In case the Minion Card hasn't appeared yet, [Hero Bear] might get eliminated.

Hence, this tactic doesn't exist in robotic logic programming.

Moreover, [Hero Bear] must be positioned in a center column; otherwise, "retreat of all friendly cards in left and right columns" isn't triggered.

Meaning its location is quite fixed, and only amid desperation it is effective.

Else just a nearly wasted card.

In previous rounds, had Li Pu not revealed [Dragon Lady Tree] triggering the revival of friendly cards, the robot indeed wouldn't have reached the level to trigger [Hero Bear] passive abilities.

Here it's a must to praise the S-grade card worthy of S-grade status. Once revealed, it almost reversed the situation.

However, "almost" means not completed.

Ah Yajun regards [Mushroom Sorrow] exposed, it seemingly can't take down [Hero Bear].

Because [Hero Bear] possesses greater initiative.

If [Mushroom Sorrow] plays [Defense], just relying on [Dragon Lady Tree]'s 20 attack points, it's difficult to pose a quick threat to [Hero Bear].

Yet [Hero Bear] already has 2 energy points. This turn, if it remains aggressive and gains extra recovery, it may maximize energy.

Next turn, activate [Ignore Hero Bear] making it an unselectable target, then attacking and restoring back to 3/4 energy value.

Two consecutive turns becoming unselectable, and possessing a striking 60 attack power.

Really unstoppable.

Even if Li Pu tries all ways to eliminate [Hero Bear], [Mushroom Sorrow] and [Dragon Lady Tree] health points will inevitably be affected, and deecreased significantly.

Remember the robot also has an un-revealed trump card worth 11 points.

An impaired trump card facing a full state trump card, conclusion obvious.

Thus, Ah Yajun sincerely doubted Li Pu's chances of winning.

If it were human counterparts, possibilities exist, yet it was an utterly calm robot.

Nonetheless, Ah Yajun's skepticism stemmed from not knowing Li Pu enough.

At this juncture, Li Pu's face had no sign of distress or heaviness under disadvantage.

Moreover, rolling up sleeves with a smile.

"Very well, time for the card BUG now."

He said so.

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