Magic Card Era: Infinite Deck Enhancement — Chapter 120

Chapter 120: One Arrow, College Entrance Examination Ends!

That special ability, capable of forcing a Rookie-level Digimon to digivolve straight into an Ultimate, retained its absolute original effect even after being converted into a Magic Card. Better yet, it could now target other Magic Card Spirits. A guaranteed single-level ascension—this utility alone placed it on par with the legendary Eye of Timaeus.

‘No, if the target hit by the Arrow of Light is a Digimon Magic Card, the resulting effect would completely eclipse the Eye of Timaeus.’Drawing parallels to the Mega Evolution mechanics of the original anime protagonists, Luke’s mind raced with tactical possibilities.’If I forge a second Digimon Magic Card, could I force it straight into the Ultimate stage using the Arrow of Light?’He stroked his chin, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.’Or better yet, could Angewomon trigger her own Mega Evolution by absorbing the Arrow of Light? There are no rules stating she cannot target herself!’

The sheer utility of the Arrow of Light opened up a terrifying number of avenues. Self-production, self-consumption—an absolutely flawless loop of power.

However, he quickly reined in his racing thoughts. Theorycrafting could wait. Right now, a colossal obstacle still loomed in the arena, demanding his immediate attention.

“Angewomon, end this battle,” Luke commanded, his voice calm and unyielding as he locked eyes with his final opponent.

Though both combatants stood at the Seven-Star rank, Angewomon’s intrinsic quality had long shattered the Perfect-grade barrier, ascending into the mythical Legendary-level. She completely outclassed the Celestial Star Whale. The leviathan might possess a sheer advantage in physical mass, but in the world of Magic Cards, size did not equate to absolute supremacy.

“Understood!” Angewomon replied, her voice a melodic chime of absolute loyalty. Spreading her four pairs of pristine, angelic wings, she launched herself forward, cutting a radiant streak through the sky straight toward the colossal beast.

“Engage!” Meng Chuyun barked, her aristocratic composure slipping as she commanded the Celestial Star Whale to meet the incoming threat.

The massive whale unleashed a deafening, mournful roar. A spectacular, churning water vortex erupted from the arena floor, connecting heaven and earth in a swirling pillar of destruction. It rapidly expanded, attempting to encircle the approaching angel. Simultaneously, the void above shattered. A vast sea of astral energy poured down like the Milky Way collapsing from the heavens, a blinding cascade of starlight intent on obliterating everything in its path.

“This is the Celestial Star Whale’s signature combo skill, Whale Fall, Annihilation of All Things!” Meng Chuyun declared, her face flushed with absolute confidence and haughty pride. “No matter how formidable your Magic Card Spirit is, there is absolutely no escape from this domain.”

The initial water vortex might have failed to breach the Digimon egg’s defensive shell earlier, but that was merely a fraction of the beast’s true power. The apocalyptic scale of Whale Fall, Annihilation of All Things boasted a destructive radius and raw offensive output that rendered the previous attacks utterly laughable.

“I wouldn’t be so sure about that,” Luke replied, shaking his head with dry amusement.

High above, Angewomon danced through the apocalypse. With a single, elegant beat of her eight wings, she weaved through the crushing water vortices and the torrential downpour of starlight. Her movements were flawless, maintaining absolute poise and grace within the chaotic, hyper-lethal environment.

Down in the Eliminator’s Square, the spectating crowd was utterly mesmerized by the angelic display.

“Heavens above, her agility and aerial maneuverability are completely maxed out!”

“Just look at that visual! If we weren’t in the middle of a deathmatch, I would fall to my knees and pray to her!”

“Are you blind? She literally is an angel!”

“Stop talking and take a screenshot! Every single frame of her dodging could be framed in a museum.”

Amidst the feverish excitement, a few bitter voices attempted to ruin the mood.

“Hmph! A persistent defense will eventually crack. She might be dodging now, but she is bound to slip up.”

“Exactly. The moment she takes even a glancing blow from the Celestial Star Whale’s ultimate attack, she will be severely crippled.”

These sour remarks naturally originated from the eliminated Lan Du examinees. Though they had been thoroughly crushed and secretly harbored awe for Angewomon, their regional pride refused to let them root against Meng Chuyun. Now, only two candidates remained in the entire College Entrance Examination. The victor would claim the title of absolute top scorer. Naturally, they clung to their local champion.

“What good is overwhelming firepower if it only hits thin air? It is completely meaningless!” a Cang Capital examinee fired back immediately.

“Do not forget, Luke’s Angewomon is an Angel-type Magic Card Spirit! Her combat parameters are on par with elite Demon-type and Dragon-type monsters. You should be praying for your precious Meng Chuyun instead.”

The battle lines in the viewing area were clearly drawn. The Lan Du students backed Meng Chuyun, while the Cang Capital students fiercely defended Luke. As for the remaining Yao Du examinees, they happily munched on metaphorical popcorn, praying for a mutual destruction that would leave the final rankings in utter chaos.

Back inside the swirling domain of Whale Fall, Annihilation of All Things, Angewomon narrowly bypassed another crushing water vortex, her perfect lips pursing in slight annoyance. The space forged by this ultimate combo skill was not merely a physical hazard. A peculiar, oppressive gravity permeated the air, a localized heaviness designed to continuously sap the speed and stamina of any enemy trapped within.

Had it not been for her innate Light Power constantly purifying the debuff, she would have been grounded by the immense pressure. Even so, the sluggishness was beginning to grate on her nerves.

‘Since that is the case, I will eradicate it in a single strike.’

Unwilling to make her master wait a second longer, Angewomon abruptly halted her evasive flight. Hovering in the dead center of the raging storm, she raised both hands toward the heavens.

“Holy Bubble!”

A blinding eruption of seven-colored Light Power exploded from her palms, instantly flooding the entire dimensional space. The rampaging, apocalyptic fury of Whale Fall, Annihilation of All Things froze in its tracks. The swirling vortexes and crashing starlight were completely sealed in an instant, painting a stunning, surreal tableau of suspended destruction.

“How is this possible?!” Meng Chuyun shrieked, her haughty demeanor shattering into pure, unadulterated horror.

Desperate, she commanded the Celestial Star Whale to break the hold and launch an even more ferocious counterattack. But the reality unfolding before her eyes only deepened her despair. Not only was her ultimate domain sealed, but the colossal Celestial Star Whale itself was paralyzed.

Even pushing its massive mana reserves to the absolute limit, the leviathan could not shatter the binding restrictions of the Holy Bubble. Meng Chuyun nearly bit through her lip in frustration. To completely immobilize a giant-class Magic Card Spirit like the Celestial Star Whale… just how absurdly broken was this control skill?!

The next sequence of events, however, proved that Meng Chuyun’s understanding of terror was still far too shallow.

The suspended torrents of starlight and the towering pillars of water began to warp, violently sucked into the glowing epicenter of the Holy Bubble. The previously suffocating, chaotic battlefield was instantly vacuumed clean, leaving the arena eerily empty.

The pure white glove on Angewomon’s left hand elongated, transmuting into an elegant, radiant feather bow. Reaching her right hand directly into the swirling mass of the Holy Bubble, she extracted a single, condensed arrow of pure light. The sheer atmospheric pressure radiating from that projectile was suffocating. Even from a safe distance, Meng Chuyun felt the icy grip of death wrap around her throat.

Worse still, she recognized the terrifying energy signature pulsating within that arrow. It was the exact aura of Whale Fall, Annihilation of All Things! The angel had not just sealed the attack—she had devoured it and weaponized it!

Nocking the stolen annihilation onto her bowstring, Angewomon drew it back with stunning grace. She released the Celestial Arrow.

The projectile crossed the distance in a fraction of a millisecond, violently impaling the paralyzed Celestial Star Whale. Under the dead silence of the spectating millions, the colossal beast did not even have the chance to roar. Starting from the exact point of impact, the leviathan’s massive body silently fractured into glowing particles, dissolving into the wind until absolutely nothing remained.

Down in the Eliminator’s Square, the silence held for one breathless second before the crowd erupted.

“Heavens above! I finally understand the true definition of utter annihilation. There is literally not a single speck of dust left!”

“A complete and absolute crushing defeat! I told you Luke would win. Do you see this, you Lan Du trash? This is the supreme power of our Cang Capital!”

“Where are those loudmouths who swore Meng Chuyun was going to win? Their faces must be swollen from that slap!”

“Our Brother Luke could wipe the floor with you all using only one hand!”

The Cang Capital examinees screamed themselves hoarse, their excitement reaching a fever pitch. Luke’s absolute victory cemented their city’s supreme dominance, allowing Cang Capital to claim the ultimate crown of the College Entrance Examination, leaving both Lan Du and Yao Du in the dust.