Chapter 17: TeMiqi's Terror Mouse

What's all the noise? This is a special wager based on the agreement of the two nations.

Upon hearing that the national leaders had agreed, the Dragon Nation audience all fell silent.

Now I continue announcing the rules: if Dragon Nation's player Zhang Cheng wins this round, the score will be an unprecedented double points!

These words were undoubtedly a bombshell; the audience was all shocked.

The prize for victory is surprisingly tempting—directly earning double points? This is undoubtedly a huge temptation.

As for defeating the opponent within three minutes, although it sounds difficult, the Dragon Nation audience, upon reflection, seems to think it's not impossible.

Do you remember Zhang Cheng's past matches? Defeating opponents takes just a few minutes, a piece of cake.

Discussion rose in the crowd: 'The first five minutes are just a warm-up; the real battle is decided within a minute.'

Alright, no more talk, everyone, let's warmly welcome the warriors from both sides!

With the voice of the Mysterious Judge Hong Liang falling, both sides stepped forward.

On the Dragon Nation side, as before, was that lone figure—Zhang Cheng.

On the Beautiful Nation side, a youth with dirty braids, exuding hip-hop vibes, slowly entered the passage, each step radiating nonchalance.

He chewed gum, swayed his body left and right, his head twitching now and then, the very picture of a streetwise cool guy.

In fact,

This guy really does have some capital for his arrogance.

Hey, tell me this isn't true—my opponent is that kid on stage?

He said disdainfully:

Look at his frail little frame—let alone lasting three minutes, I can take him down with a single move!

TeMiqi said this while clicking his tongue twice, his face full of disdain and contempt.

Charlie, as the *** of Beautiful Nation's Divine Ghost Killing Arena, upon hearing this, issued a stern warning:

Reel in your arrogance! Haven't you noticed that after these matches, Dragon Nation is no longer what it used to be?

If you lose, the world's anger will be directed at you; people will think you're incompetent and blame you for enabling Dragon Nation's victory!

Fuck!

TeMiqi looked bewildered, 'No way, even if I lost, wouldn't everyone not come after me?'

All those who lost to him before—how did it become that I'm the source of evil now?

You're wrong.

Charlie's gaze was like a torch, tightly locked onto the arena, his eyes narrowing with menace.

Your this match is no small matter.

This is the first time breaking convention, adopting special rules; if defeated, Dragon Nation will directly gain two points.

Such a high-profile match—if you lose, do you think you can bear the audience's wrath?

TeMiqi fell silent; his earlier frivolity waned considerably, and his breathing unconsciously grew hurried.

Indeed,

This match is anything but ordinary.

Once he slips up, what awaits him is the world's people harboring an unforgettable hatred.

For someone who places utmost importance on face, this is absolutely intolerable!

Of course, don't be too nervous; nervousness does you no good.

Charlie's mouth curled into a meaningful smile.

If you lose, you'll become the target of everyone's scorn; but if you win, other nations will see you as a hero, believing you defeated Dragon Nation and shattered their fantasy of turning the tide with a Life-or-Death Duel.

Glory or shame—everything depends on your performance.

Upon saying this,

TeMiqi's face reignited with confidence and fighting spirit.

His mind held only one thought—he must win this match!

As long as he wins, he will be a hero, enjoying the admiration of ten thousand!

Thus,

Under the gaze of all, TeMiqi stepped onto the stage with determined steps.

Yet his appearance left the onlookers baffled.

Wait, who is this? I've never seen him before!

Looking at the direction he came from, it's the Beautiful Nation's seating area—surely he's a Beautiful Nation player.

Beautiful Nation's strong ones are all formidable, but why have I never seen this guy in the world rankings?

Right, could he be a newcomer?

A newcomer? Is Beautiful Nation underestimating Dragon Nation, or deliberately holding back by sending a newcomer?

Sigh, I just hope he doesn't let Dragon Nation score easily in this match.

For TeMiqi, this is his first time representing Beautiful Nation in combat; naturally, the audience present doesn't know him at all.

Even his formidable strength, which makes people tremble at the mere mention, is unheard of among these people.

However, for TeMiqi, all of this is not worth mentioning,

because he is preparing to use his own means to make these people firmly remember his name!

'I am TeMiqi from the United States, and my summoned creature,'

is the terrifying S-Rank Terror Mouse that strikes fear into hearts!' TeMiqi declared this with resounding conviction.

The audience's minds immediately conjured up various legends about the Terror Mouse.

'Terror Mouse, isn't that the grudge given form, wielding a razor-sharp stone axe,'

Every Halloween night, it mingles among the crowd, taking advantage of the darkness to reap human lives.

After committing the crime, it hides in the forest, silently awaiting the arrival of its pursuers, then kills them one by one!

"My Terror Mouse is merely a manifestation of resentment..."

"Heh, that's sheer nonsense." As the Summoner TeMiqi, he scoffed at these whispers.

He knows well the origin of the Terror Mouse.

That is far from being a mere grudge spirit; it is a strange entity bred deep in the jungle!

Having mastered the power of nature, it is a formidable monster born to exact revenge on humanity!

"The name Terror Mouse may not sound fearsome enough, but I hope its power surpasses its name."

The Mysterious Judge turned to Zhang Cheng, "So, what Summoned Creature have you brought for us this time?"

Zhang Cheng rested his chin on his hand, sunk into thought.

The opponent's Terror Mouse is certainly no ordinary thing.

First, at a glance the opponent's Terror Mouse is not a defensive-type Summoned Object,

if one wishes to survive three minutes on the arena, one must either possess extreme regenerative power, even to the point of rebirth;

or be able to split into multiple bodies, using numerical advantage to restrain the enemy and buy time.

Either way,

it is difficult to deal with.

Only by summoning a Summoned Creature with astonishing destructive power can it be the best strategy!

……

Zhang Cheng focused his mind and gathered his Qi, his consciousness entering the System.

Before Zhang Cheng could carefully search for a Summoned Creature,

suddenly, a creature leapt out of the space itself and appeared before Zhang Cheng.

"Do you want to go out?"

Zhang Cheng asked tentatively.

The Summoned Creature nodded.

"Do you all want to go together?"

The other party again affirmed with a nod.

"Alright, since that's the case, let's crush them!"

Gathering his thoughts, Zhang Cheng slowly opened his eyes, meeting the judge's expectant gaze.

Calmly he said, "I am Zhang Cheng, the Dragon Nation's contestant."

"Summoned Creature, Shadow Puppet Show! Rank…… unknown!"

Shadow Puppet Show?

Compared to the Terror Mouse, Zhang Cheng's Shadow Puppet Show sounds utterly lacking in intimidation.

"First it was a Terror Mouse, now a Shadow Puppet Show—could it be that any old Summoned Object can now step onto the Divine Ghost Killing Arena?"

"I had hoped this match would be different, but I never expected it to start like this."

"Could it be that the Dragon and Beautiful Nations are letting each other off easy?"

"Surely not—doing so would bring no benefit to the Beautiful Nation."

"Perhaps they truly have no tricks left; all the powerful Summoned Creatures have been exhausted."

"I don't even know who will win in the end; well, I'll take a nap now—don't forget to wake me when it's over."

Upon hearing of the Shadow Puppet Show, the audience instantly lost interest, some even dozing off in their seats.

But Zhang Cheng understood in his heart that these people would soon realize their contempt would come at a price!

"Well, a gripping, blood‑boiling showdown is about to erupt; the two contestants are in position—I declare the challenge begun."

After the Mysterious Judge gave the command, he swiftly withdrew from the Divine Ghost Killing Arena,

the vast arena instantly held only the two who had just faced off—Zhang Cheng and TeMiqi—becoming the focus of everyone's attention.

"Zhang Cheng……" TeMiqi murmured the opponent's name, his voice intertwining challenge and resolve with a subtle emotion,

"I will use your defeat as a stepping stone, paving a road to victory!"

As his words fell, TeMiqi violently swung his arm, the motion harboring the power to summon a storm, "Terror Mouse, appear! On this radiant stage, your feast longs for humanity's witness!"

Terror Mouse, show yourself! On this dazzling stage, your feast longs for humanity's witness!