In the End, Su Qi Still Couldn't Withstand the Judgment of Probability

Creating a card capable of opposing a deity?

Unrealistic.

The resources and level required for that far exceed what the current points can support.

Sometimes, you don’t need actual force—just something to make them scare themselves.

What Su Qi needed was a… bluff. Something that appeared overwhelmingly powerful, capable of instantly dominating the scene and unsettling the deity’s mind.

A hollow card.

The core lay in "deterrence," not "combat."

What concept carried the most deterrent power?

Destruction? Annihilation?

Or… nothingness?

Neither.

Su Qi’s gaze fell on the mere 2 points of【Crystalline】he possessed.

The rarest, most mysterious points.

So far, he’d only obtained them twice.

Hopefully, it would be enough…

"I want to create a card that can mimic the aura of the Lord of the Stars."

The thought arose, and the system responded.

【1 Shimmer = 1 second】

What?

Su Qi’s eyes widened.

How was this not outright robbery?

After saving up for so long, he couldn’t even sustain three seconds?

Fine.

Two seconds would have to do…

Two seconds was still something.

This time, the card-making process wasn’t just about condensing light points.

It was more like… using【Shimmer】as fuel to pry open a higher-tier law, even if only to simulate the faintest wisp of its presence.

The air grew viscous.

In that moment, Su Qi felt as though he’d glimpsed the end of the universe—all stars, matter, energy, even time and space itself, slowly but inexorably marching toward oblivion, dissolving into absolute "nothingness."

The visualization was mentally exhausting.

The two points of【Shimmer】spread like ink dropped into water, staining the void.

A kind of… ultimate darkness and emptiness took shape.

The card’s outline stabilized amidst the distortion.

The face of the card bore no concrete image—just an abyss of pure darkness so deep it seemed to devour all light. At its center, a singularity spun, annihilating the surrounding radiance.

Merely watching the card’s formation sent chills down the spine, evoking a profound sense of insignificance.

Finally, as the card solidified, the darkness shattered.

Countless stars blazed to life in unison.

Su Qi gasped for breath, sweat beading on his forehead.

The mental fatigue was unlike anything he’d ever felt.

He looked down at the newly forged card in his hand.

【Card Name: Illusory Shadow】

【Type: Consumable】

【Rarity: None】

【Energy Level: ? (Tier 1)】

【Projection: You may become the shadow of a certain existence for two seconds】

【Description: None】

Su Qi silently slotted the card into his deck.

A trump card didn’t need to be used—but it had to exist.

Worst-case scenarios had to be accounted for.

Now, everything was ready except for the final push.

These cards were all Tier 7, and he was just one step away.

The aftereffects of visualizing "nothingness" now acted like a peculiar catalyst—his spirit, though exhausted, had never been more refined.

With that thought, Su Qi hesitated no longer.

The breakthrough would happen now.

He sat cross-legged, regulating his breathing and steadying his mind.

The accumulated soul force within him had long reached the peak of Tier 6.

Now, it surged like a flood finding release, crashing against the invisible barrier.

Once.

Twice.

Each impact brought soul-rending agony.

But with every strike, the membrane barring the higher realm grew thinner.

Sweat soaked Su Qi’s hair, yet his expression remained calm as he guided the energy within, launching assault after assault.

He could feel the barrier trembling.

Just a little more!

Focusing his will, Su Qi gathered all his power into a single point.

Like a dam-breaking deluge, it smashed into the final obstacle!

Crack—

A crisp shattering echoed through every corner of his soul sea.

The intangible film trapping him finally gave way, fracturing into pieces.

A torrent of newfound power, vast and unstoppable, burst forth.

Like the first light of dawn, it surged through his limbs, nourishing his soul.

The exhaustion from gazing into ‘nothingness’ rapidly faded under this baptism of energy.

His senses expanded infinitely, as if he could touch the flowing essence in the air.

The scope of his soul sea multiplied.

Tier 7—Dawn Realm!

Success!

Paired with the overpowered stats of a legendary equipment card and a mythical one, even an ordinary Tier 9 opponent would regret underestimating him.

As for someone like Li Hu at Tier 6? The mere aftershocks of a fight would reduce him to ashes if he dared step within thirty meters of Su Qi.

Of course, the cost had been steep.

First, 70% of materials worth over 20 million had been consumed.

The points situation was also… less than ideal.

【Shimmer: 0】

【Crystalline: 0】

【Jubilance:】

Maybe he should make another card for his sister?

Su Qi thought it over.

After all, the wool came from the sheep’s back.

No need to be stingy with family.

He pushed the door open.

Liu Yuan was still sprawled on the couch, browsing shopping sites.

"Yuan, want me to make you a card for the martial exam?"

Hearing this, Liu Yuan glanced back at him.

For some reason, Su Qi seemed… drained.

Probably overexerted from card-making?

"No need. Brother, go look in a mirror—you’re practically a ghost. Take a day off."

"Who’re you calling a ghost?!"

Su Qi was furious!

He wasn’t sure where the sudden rage came from…

Wait…?

【Gun Mania: When provoked, there’s a chance you’ll lose control of your urge to draw your gun. (Any gun applies—not limited to this equipment.)】

This counted as provocation?

What kind of logic is that?!

In the end, Su Qi couldn’t resist the system’s judgment.

He drew his gun.

Another round of friendly sparring ensued.