Lord of Arcane

Chapter 552 Swap Simplification Strategies

【Plane of Annihilation】?
Master Greta did not tell Xia Duo the specific name of that sub-plane, but Xia Duo recalled that during the five days in the sub-plane, he once threw some food in the dimension bag outside the sacred residence.

It is almost visible to the naked eye, whether it is steamed buns, bread, or dried bacon, once it comes into contact with the outside environment, it will quickly weather and disintegrate, and eventually become a cloud of dust, falling silently.

It's called [Plane of Annihilation], which is quite vivid!

"What is the [Plane of Annihilation] you mentioned?" Xia Duo asked.

"[Plane of Annihilation] is a sub-plane! I read some descriptions about [Plane of Annihilation] in the library. It is said that the flow of time there is faster than that of the main plane. Is it true?"

Niya's eyes are full of curiosity. She has been to more than one sub-plane, but she has never been to [Plane of Annihilation], and there is very little information about [Plane of Annihilation] in the library.

"If my experience not long ago was not a fantasy, it should be real." Xia Duo didn't finish his sentence completely, because it is indeed possible to perceive time wrongly in the illusion, "Last night——

"Uh, it always feels a little strange to say that, but, for you, it is true that Master Greta took me to another plane last night, and I stayed there for five days and five nights, maybe that's where you said The [Plane of Annihilation]."

"What's in the [Plane of Annihilation]? Why does time flow faster than the main plane?" Niya seemed to be asking Xia Duo, and also seemed to be talking to herself.

At this time, the game on the field had already started, but her mind was no longer on the field.

"I don't know why the flow of time is faster there. As for what's inside, I can answer you!"

"What?" Niya asked quickly.

Xia Duo replied, "Nothing!"

"No way?" Niya's eyes clearly showed disbelief, but Xia Duo really had no reason to lie to her, which made her even more confused, "If there is nothing, how did you stay there?"

"Well, I'm not accurate. To be more accurate, there is nothing but dust and those of us who have passed from the main plane."

Then, Xia Duo talked about the result of his pilgrimage to the food outside the holy residence, and now Niya finally understood, "It turns out [Plane of Annihilation] refers to this!"

As for the reason for Xia Duo's past, it is not difficult for Niya to guess. Just now Xia Duo appeared with the ten participating arcanists, and it is very likely that he went for training as before.

……

In today's first match, contestant Ye Erlan challenged contestant Komanso, just like the previous [Spell Showdown], the water was serious, and this match was over soon.

Next, the Komanso player challenged the Nai color player, which was the highlight.

Xia Duo couldn't help sitting upright, and looked at the field nervously. He didn't know the effect of the assault training on the elf side, but he himself had been training Nether players very hard, and he almost did what he could the ultimate.

According to Netheril's strategy, the person who was challenged by Comanthor will challenge the Yeerlan player in the next round, and try not to let the elves study their own strength.

Correspondingly, the challenge from Comanso's side must also be highly demanding. If it cannot be won, then the challenged Yeerlan will not be able to win to a large extent.

No matter from which aspect, this game is very critical.

"Snowmelt Contest [Arcane Puzzle] No. 12, Cormanthor—" Just as the host El Carmon reported the number, a tall male elf mage walked out from the seat where the Comanthor elves were.

El Carmon was very familiar with the information of all the players, but immediately announced the opponent's name, "Naris, yes—"

After receiving the challenge message from the elf Naris, El Carmon announced the name of Netheril again—"Neseril, Gino!"

Immediately, at the seat where the Morain Tower was located, Jino responded.

Seeing such a result, Xia Duo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and explained to Niya, "It seems that Comanzo wants to win! But what they don't know is that Gino has improved a lot from the last game !"

Gino is the Arcanist who replaced Stuart. Based on strategic considerations, he was the first game of [Arcane Mystery], and he won very well. The elves did not challenge him later.

Perhaps in the eyes of the elves, Gino had less preparation before and experienced another match. They felt that challenging Gino had a better chance of winning, but Xia Duo knew that Gino was very talented in chess. In the division, the chess ability can be ranked in the first echelon.

If the elf chooses someone else, it may still be possible to win, but if it chooses Gino, it is basically impossible to win.

Of course, Xia Duo can't guarantee the specific outcome, but if Gino loses, it means that the elves' one-night assault training is very effective, and it will be difficult for Netheril to win later.

While explaining the chess moves to Niya, on the other hand, Xia Duo devoted his attention to taking notes in the portable space. There is no need to memorize the chess moves, but the content of the magic duel needs to be recorded.

……

Center of the arena.

The original half-plane battle space has now become a chessboard space, with uniquely shaped chess pieces placed on it, and the contestants stand outside the half-plane to command the chess pieces to fight.

The half-plane chessboard space always overlaps with the main plane. After special treatment, contestants can affect the inside of the half-plane from the outside, and any spell effects inside cannot affect the outside world.

From the very beginning of the chess game, Gino felt that the elves on the opposite side were very difficult to deal with. He would change pieces as soon as they came up.

But the problem is that the opponent seems to have undergone special training in assisting chess pieces.

In an instant, Gino knew the elf's strategy - try to change pieces, simplify the game, and reduce the influence of chess strength; moreover, strengthen the auxiliary ability and reduce the first attack advantage of the pieces.

Once he makes a mistake on his side, the effect of invalidating the move will be greatly increased.

In the audience, Xia Duo also understood the strategy of the elves. They admitted that their chess skills were not as good as humans, so they should minimize the influence of their chess skills. In other words, the ultimate goal of the elves might not be to win, but to draw.

As long as there is a draw, the Nether player will not have a double win, and will not be able to score.

In the obviously disadvantaged events, the elves know that it is difficult for them to score, so they simply don't score, and try to reduce Netheril's points as much as possible. Although they still lose in the end, they won't lose so ugly.

……

In the end, El Carmon announced the result, "Snowmelt Contest [Arcane Puzzle] No. 12, Gino wins!"

Although they won this game, it was not as happy as it was on the first day of the game, and it could be called a difficult fight.

The fewer pieces on the board, the clearer the situation, the less room for controllable layout, and the more likely a draw will occur.

Gino's chess strength is indeed much higher than that of the elf named Naris, so he can win, but others may not.

The elves, obviously, have also undergone some training in terms of chess strength, which has improved a lot compared to before. In addition, they can nullify the opponent's attacks from time to time, which is troublesome!

In the audience, Xia Duo frowned. Netheril's chess strength is indeed higher, but it is not so high that the opponent can win a few rounds. This is obviously too much trust in the first attack advantage of the chess pieces.

While Xia Duo was thinking about countermeasures, today's third match began.

(End of this chapter)