National Fortune Golden Shovel: I Can See Hidden Bonds!

22: Chapter 22 This farce should come to an end...This is war!

Although the method of war seems like child’s play, war is war! ”National extinction” is not a phrase that can be explained in just two simple words; it means exhausted resources, thousands of miles of starvation, and the lives of billions upon billions of people!

Lift the restrictions!

The advantage he had already secured was great enough. Under these circumstances, using rules to restrict others was actually restricting himself as well. Why bother? Even if he gave them time, they would never be able to surpass him!

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[Gods Arena Announcement!]

[After deliberation by the referee panel: The allegations of cheating against Shen Mo of the Dragon Country are dismissed! At the same time, the following Gods Arena rules are updated, effective immediately!]

[1. All countries’ lineups are no longer protected by the Gods Arena and do not possess privacy or confidentiality!]

[2. All competition, assistance, and alliances between contest participants are considered compliant operations!]

...

”Shen Mo actually didn’t cheat... How is this possible! Could the Gods Arena have made a mistake?”

”He is forming alliances with other participants!”

As soon as the news broke, countless people watching the live broadcast were dumbfounded!

”Are you stupid? The referees have already said there was no cheating. If you are questioning this, are you questioning the deities!”

”To the person above, please focus on the main point! Is the main point whether or not Shen Mo cheated?”

”The main point is that he actually caused the Gods Arena rules to be updated!”

”Lineups are no longer protected... We’ve never heard of this rule before! Why did it appear this time?”

”Before?”

”Before, every country thought their own lineup was the strongest and didn’t look down on other countries’ lineups at all!”

”But this time it’s different! Shen Mo’s dominance is overwhelming; his lineup can crush any opponent!”

”It’s hard not to be tempted!”

”Just take this match’s lineup of Shen Mo as an example; you’ve all seen how broken that three-star Kassadin is.”

”Now that the lineup is placed right in front of you, could you resist using it?”

This sentence touched the nerves of countless high-ranking officials from various countries.

Many people’s eyes flickered, and they had already secretly ordered their people to start researching and replicating Shen Mo’s lineup!

Although the competition had not ended.

But none of these high-ranking officials from various countries were fools!

The strength of this lineup from Shen Mo was simply on a chasm-like level!

The 6 Faerie lineup was already strong enough; with a 2-star Kalista equipped with double guinsoos rageblade, they had seen that storm-like, suffocating attack with their own eyes!

But what about now?

Shen Mo’s lineup against the 6 Faerie lineup was no different from a father beating his son!

...

”Hahaha! Awesome! No cheating! Did you hear that! No cheating!”

”Where are those haters! Come out and say something!”

”Shen Mo is awesome! I don’t care, from now on I’m a hardcore fan of Shen Mo! This is just too outrageous.”

”Forcing the Gods Arena to change its rules, is there anyone else in history who has done this?”

The situation had reversed!

On the Dragon Country side, they were reveling, excited, thrilled, and celebrating!

Correspondingly, Korea and Sakura Country were plunged into despair.

Some were rejoicing while others were grieving.

A famous philosopher, the Five-Star General, once said that smiles do not disappear; they only transfer from one person to another. Just like now...

”Has the great Sakura Empire lost! Has the great Bushido spirit failed! I cannot accept this!”

”Shen Mo-kun of the Dragon Country is too powerful! Powerful enough to make me despair...”

”Mom, I miss the cherry blossoms of my hometown...”

At this moment, the citizens of Sakura Country were no longer shouting ”Despicable Dragon Country people,” because they were numb; they had lost until they were numb!

...

The report actually failed!

Furukawa Koichi’s face was very ugly. Although he didn’t know the reason, the Gods Arena ultimately favored the Dragon Country.

However, this time, he didn’t blame Colonel Omori. Being able to propose this constructive opinion meant the other party still had merit, and the Gods Arena side was clearly somewhat hesitant.

But the fact that trouble had been caused was right in front of him, so he couldn’t really say anything.

”Omori... Have we, Sakura Country, lost?”

”...”

Colonel Omori gritted his teeth: ”My Lord, we... perhaps still have one last chance!”

”Oh?”

A hint of color returned to Furukawa Koichi’s face: ”Tell me about it!”

”The Dragon Country people used a scheme, allying with Eagle Country and Persia to block our cards, which led to Yotsuki Kami never being able to synthesize a 2-star Kalista. Facing the slaughter from the opponent’s Kassadin, we had no power to fight back...”

”But... what if we could synthesize a 2-star Kalista?”

”Kassadin is only a 2-cost card, while Kalista is a 4-cost! In a situation where the card quality is superior, we still have a sliver of a chance of victory!”

Furukawa Koichi looked deeply at Colonel Omori.

”You mean... let Korea give up those two Kalistas and give them to Yotsuki Kami?”

”That’s right!”

Furukawa Koichi fell silent.

Are you kidding me!

With Korea’s arrogant personality, getting them to give up would be so difficult!

Furthermore, they have 2 cards while we only have 1. No matter how you look at it, it should be us giving up, but... Korea has a full 288 national fortune points! We only have 102 points here!

If Shen Mo wins, both Sakura Country and Korea will be in a losing situation!

Furukawa Koichi gritted his teeth: ”Go, help me connect to the call with Park Bushun of Korea. I will speak to him personally! At worst, I’ll compensate with some national resources; Yotsuki Kami cannot lose!”

...

On the Gods Arena!

The reporting storm ended, and the competition began as normal!

This time, Shen Mo had a cold face, with no intention of holding back at all. In order to exclude Sakura Country from the top four, he had racked his brains!

Although he held two tools in his hand, because of the competition rules, one could only predict who the next opponent would be from 3 opponents. This also caused Shen Mo to keep gambling, and likewise, kept balancing the health points!

For example, Shen Mo’s principle was—

”When there are no tools among the 3 opponents, kill!”

”When Sakura Country, Korea, and tools all appear among the 3 opponents, ensure victory, but don’t drain their health!”

”When there are only tools among the 3 opponents, go easy!”

...

”I admit there was a gambling component, but the result was not bad...”

The corners of Shen Mo’s mouth curled up slightly.

Nowadays, Cynas of Eagle Country has 4 Striker and 4 Heavy Armor, with a 3-star Hwei equipped with spear of shojin, jeweled gauntlet, and Nashor’s Tooth. She almost kills whoever she sees; unless she encounters Shen Mo or the 7 Eldritch of Persia, she is invincible!

And as the competition stages progressed, Kim Soo-jun and Yotsuki Kami became more and more desperate as they fought!

Because they discovered a terrifying thing!

Now they not only couldn’t beat Shen Mo, but they couldn’t even beat Persia and Eagle Country!

Stage 5-1!

The three-star Kassadin roared, waving the Void Blade in his hand, and blood instantly scattered into the air like dripping pearls! The 2-star 5-cost card Diana died instantly!

Chest-Hair Brother from Philippines attempted to sanction Shen Mo with high-cost cards, but obviously failed.

”High-quality cards don’t represent anything...” Shen Mo murmured, as if a demon were whispering.

[Stage 5-1 match ended!]

[Philippines, Solang, eliminated!]

[Ranking change!]

[First place: Dragon Country, Shen Mo, HP: 48!]

[Second place: Persia, Karin, HP: 32!]

[Third place: Eagle Country, Cynas, HP: 25!]

[Fourth place: Sakura Country, Yotsuki Kami, HP: 20!]

[Fifth place: Korea, Kim Soo-jun, HP: 12!]

Only 5 countries remained on the field!

Sakura Country still had one wave of error tolerance, while Korea probably didn’t even have that anymore!

”Very good, this farce... should come to an end!”

Shen Mo stood up straight slightly, his eyes indifferent.