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Yuji stared at the mural—seven guardians surrounding a luminous body, exactly like the Chaos Code. I had no way out.
Mana smiled with satisfaction and began chanting an ancient incantation. The seashell box slowly opened, revealing a deck of cards shimmering with a deep blue light. Just as Yuuki reached out to take it, the entire temple suddenly trembled violently!
"Damn it, they're coming!" Mana grabbed Yuki's hand and they quickly rose to the surface. Through the water, Yuki saw several black submarines approaching, bearing familiar symbols on their hulls—the marks of the remnants of the Alkad.
As they broke the surface, the submarine had already surrounded the small boat. A man wearing a breathing mask stood on the deck: "Hand over the Deep Sea Diva deck, and I'll spare your lives!"
Mana handed the card deck to Yuuki and suddenly kissed his lips. Yuuki felt a strange power surge into his body, and the song of sirens echoed in his ears. "Quick, go!" Mana pushed him towards the small boat, then turned and jumped into the sea.
To Yuki's astonishment, Mana's body began to glow, her legs merging into a shimmering fishtail—she had completely transformed back into her mermaid form! As she sang, giant waves surged across the sea, tossing the submarine about.
Yuki seized the opportunity to start the small boat's engine, but he hadn't gone far when he heard Mana's scream of pain. He turned around and saw Mana being caught in a specially made net and being dragged towards the largest submarine. Mana!
In a moment of desperation, Yuki pulled out the Deep Sea Diva deck he had just acquired, (Nine) Liu Zhouyi Shrimp (Six) ? and drew the Deep Sea Diva Siren. The card vibrated violently in his hand, as if responding to his determination.
In the name of the Chaos Code! Yuki raises his card high, Special Summoning! Deep Sea Diva - Siren!
A massive splash erupted on the sea surface, and the phantom of a mermaid, larger than a submarine, appeared, her long hair dancing like seaweed. She opened her mouth, emitting ultrasonic waves that shattered glass, causing all the submarines' engines to explode simultaneously.
Taking advantage of the situation, Yuki steered his boat towards Mana and rescued her from the broken net. Mana leaned weakly against him, her fishtail gradually transforming back into human legs. Fool... forcibly using an uncontracted deck will backfire...
Sure enough, salt crystals began to form on Yuki's arm, rapidly spreading throughout his body. Just at the critical moment, the chaotic code on his chest emitted golden light, intertwining with the siren's blue light, and the salt crystals gradually faded away.
When the Coast Guard arrived, they found only the floating wreckage of the submarine and the two embracing. Back at the tavern, Mana whispered as she bandaged Yuuki's wounds: "It seems the Chaos Code has accepted you."
She suddenly leaned closer, so close that Yuki could count the number of her eyelashes: So, would the Guardian be willing to take in a homeless mermaid?
Just then, Sayo pushed open the door and entered. Upon seeing this scene, she immediately bristled: "Master Yuki! Asuka-nee wants you to analyze the deck data!" She angrily squeezed between the two of them.
Mana stood up nonchalantly, and before leaving, whispered in Yuji's ear: "I'll be waiting for you at the beach after we close tonight." She blinked, leaving behind a faint scent of the ocean.
Yuuki touched his burning ears, looking at the Deep Sea Diva deck in his hand. The journey to collect the Dark deck seemed less daunting now. Outside the window, the setting sun painted the sea golden, as if foreshadowing a beautiful night to come.
Chapter 303 The Age of Overpower
The Duel Academy's gymnasium was bustling with activity, with thousands of spectators crowding the stands. The exhibition match of Lin Xiang, the national dueling champion, was about to begin, and standing opposite him was an unknown boy—You Ji from Mingde High School.
Next, let's welcome today's special challenger – You Ji from Mingde High School! The host's voice resounded throughout the venue.
The audience immediately erupted in discussion.
Who is that? I've never heard of such a person.
Why would Lin Xiang choose an amateur as his opponent?
Looking at his deck, it seems to be an Xyz deck? That's so outdated!
Standing under the spotlight, Yuki gripped his card deck tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white. This eighteen-year-old boy had slightly messy black hair, and his eyes behind his glasses gleamed with determination. He wore an ordinary school uniform, a stark contrast to Lin Xiang's professional attire opposite him.
Lin Xiang sized up the boy in front of him, a faint smile playing on his lips: "I heard you're a loyal player of Xyz Summoning decks? In this era where Link Summoning is the mainstream, that's quite rare."
Yuki took a deep breath, his voice not loud but exceptionally clear: Yes, I'm using an Xyz deck. He raised his head, his gaze piercing, and he believed it was still powerful.
Lin Xiang raised an eyebrow: Interesting. Then let me see your strength.
The mechanical sound of the Duel Disk unfolding rang out, and the two shouted at the same time: Duel!
I'll go first! Lin Xiang seized the initiative, his movements clean and swift as he activated the Spell Card Dragon Valley! He sent one Dragon-Type monster from his deck to the Graveyard.
Yu Ji stared intently at his opponent's every move, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead. A professional player's opening move is always exquisite, allowing no room for distraction.
Next, Normal Summon Tuner Dragon! Lin Xiang placed the card on the Duel Disk and activated its effect to Special Summon Blue-Eyes Baby Dragon from his hand!
Two dragon-shaped monsters appeared on his field, and the small silver-white dragon made Yuki's heart tighten—it was a sign of the Blue-Eyes deck, one of Lin Xiang's signature cards.
I'm using a level 3 Tuner Dragon and a level 4 Blue-Eyes Baby Dragon for Synchro Summoning! Lin Xiang raises his arm, the gathered starlight will illuminate a new miracle, Synchro Summon! Appear, Blue-Eyes Sprite Dragon!
Amidst the dazzling light, an elegant, silver-white dragon spread its wings and emerged, eliciting cheers from the entire arena. Yuki gritted his teeth—summoning such a powerful monster right from the start, no wonder he's a professional player.
"Two cards are set to the top, turn ends." Lin Xiang smiled and said, "Your turn. Let me see the power of the Xyz Deck."
Yuki's hands trembled slightly. Facing the national champion, facing such a strong start, could he really pull it off? But when his gaze fell on his hand, a familiar sense of security washed over him—this was his deck, the combination he had studied for countless days and nights.
"My turn, draw!" Yuuki's voice echoed through the stadium as he activated the Spell Card Upgrade Spell - Emergency Chaos Power! Special Summon Rush Raptor - Imitation Shrike from my hand!
A mechanical raptor appeared on Yuki's field, eliciting a few surprised murmurs from the audience.
Next, Normal Summon Raiding Raptor - Painful Shrike! The boy plays another card. When there are two Raiding Raptor monsters on the field, you can activate Painful Shrike's effect to add one Raiding Raptor card from your Deck to your hand!
With fluid and effortless movements, Lin Xiang's gaze became focused.
Now, I'll stack two level 4 monsters: Imitation Shrike and Pain Shrike! Yuuki raises his arm, the two monsters form an Xyz Network, Xyz Summon! Appear, Raging Raptor - Powerful Owl!
A beam of light shot into the sky, from which a mechanical owl warrior flew out, eliciting gasps of surprise. The visual effects of Xyz Summoning are always so stunning.
Activate the effect of Force Owl, remove 1 Xyz Material, and Special Summon 1 Rush Raptor Monster from your Deck! Yuuki continues his maneuver, come on, Rush Raptor - Force Owl!
With the arrival of the second mechanical raptor, Lin Xiang's expression turned serious.
It's not over yet! I'll stack the level 4 Strike Owl and Power Owl again! Yuki's voice trembled with excitement as the two monsters formed an Xyz Network and Xyz Summoned! Soar, Strike Raptor - Revolutionary Falcon!
An even more powerful mechanical falcon descended upon the battlefield, causing a stir among the crowd. The whispers in the stands turned into astonished discussions.
Activate the effect of Revolutionary Falcon, remove 1 Xyz Material, and destroy 1 Special Summoned monster on your field! Yuuki points at Lin Xiang's Fairy Dragon, Revolutionary Storm!
The Falcon launched several missiles, accurately hitting the Fairy Dragon and blasting it into pieces. Lin Xiang's health points decreased by 800, down to 7200.
"Set one card face down, end your turn," Yuki said, his heart pounding. It was unbelievable that he had destroyed the National Champion's monster in the very first turn.
Lin Xiang clapped lightly: "Not bad. Looks like I underestimated you." He drew a card. "My turn, draw!"
The eyes of the professional duelist, 〩九冥司流泣八倭VIII者, changed, becoming sharper and more focused. Yuuki knew that from this moment on, his opponent was truly serious.
"Activate the Spell Card: Descent of the White Dragon! Special Summon Blue-Eyes White Dragon from my hand!" Lin Xiang's voice echoed throughout the arena.
With a deafening roar, the legendary Blue-Eyes White Dragon descended upon the battlefield, its silvery-white body gleaming under the lights. A thunderous cheer erupted from the stands.
Then, he activated the Quick-Play Spell Fusion! He fused the Blue-Eyes White Dragon on the field with the Blue-Eyes White Dragon in his hand! Lin Xiang's actions were flawless: Fusion Summon! Blue-Eyes Double Burst Dragon!
The two white dragons merged into one, transforming into an even more powerful being. Yuki felt a sense of suffocation—was this the true strength of a professional player?
Battle Phase! Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon attacks Revolutionary Falcon! Twin Burst Gale Bullets!
A white wave of light swept in, instantly destroying Yuki's falcon and causing his health to plummet to 5800. The shockwave forced the boy back half a step.
Activating the Twin Burst Dragon effect doubles the damage dealt in this battle! Lin Xiang added that Yuki's HP dropped by another 800, down to 5000.
"Set one card down, end the turn." Lin Xiang smiled and said, "How about it? Can you feel the difference between a professional and an amateur?"
Yuki wiped the sweat from his brow. The gap did exist, but it wasn't insurmountable. His long-term prospects remained; he still had a chance.
My turn, draw a card! The boy's eyes lit up when he saw the card he drew, and he activated the Spell Card Monster Resurrection! Reviving the Raiding Raptor - Revolutionary Falcon from the graveyard!
As Falcon returned to the battlefield, Lin Xiang frowned.
Next, activate the effect of the Rank-Up Spell - Emergency Chaos Force, Special Summoning Strike Raptor - Revolutionary Falcon Strike from the Extra Deck! Yuuki continues his actions, and then Normal Summons Strike Raptor - Warbler!
Now, I'll stack a Level 4 Screaming Shrike and a Revolutionary Falcon! The boy's voice rose with excitement as the two monsters formed an Xyz Network and Xyz Summoned! Soaring through the skies, the Eagle of Hope, Raptor-Satellite Cannon Falcon!
A more advanced mechanical falcon descended, equipped with a massive satellite cannon. The murmurs from the audience grew even louder.
Activate the effect of Satellite Cannon Falcon, remove one Xyz Material, and destroy all monsters on your field with ATK lower than its own! Yuuki points at Lin Xiang's field, Satellite-Targeted Attack!
The Falcon's cannon fired a beam of light, aimed directly at the Twin Burst Dragons. However, at that moment, Lin Xiang activated his face-down card: "Trap Attack Invincible! My monsters cannot be destroyed by battle or card effects this turn!"
The beam of light was blocked by a barrier, and Yuki's plan failed. Cold sweat trickled down the boy's back. A professional player's counterattack was always so precise.
Battle phase! The satellite cannon Falcon attacks the Blue-Eyes Twin Burst Dragon! Yuuki has no choice but to bite the bullet and attack.
The two behemoths clashed in the air, but the falcon's attack power of 3000 was no match for the twin Burst Dragons' 3500. Yuki's health dropped another 500, bringing it down to 4500.
"The round is over," the boy said, somewhat dejected. The advantage seemed to have shifted back to Lin Xiang.
"My turn, draw a card!" Lin Xiang glanced at his hand, a confident smile on his face, and activated the spell card Dragon Temple, sending Blue-Eyes White Dragon from his deck to the graveyard.
Next, activate the graveyard effect of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, reveal the Blue-Eyes White Dragon in your hand, and Special Summon it! Lin Xiang's actions were fluid and seamless. Then, he Normal Summoned the Ancient White Stone, activated its effect, and added a second Blue-Eyes White Dragon from his deck to his hand!
The three dragons have already gathered on his field, and the situation is extremely unfavorable for Yuki.
Activate the effect of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, release itself, and Special Summon Blue-Eyes White Dragon from your hand! Lin Xiang continued, "Now, I have two Blue-Eyes White Dragons and Ancient White Stone on my field."
"Stack two Blue-Eyes White Dragons on top of each other!" Lin Xiang suddenly announced loudly, startling You Ji. Two Level 8 monsters formed an Xyz Network and Xyz Summoned! "Descend, No. 90 Galaxy Eyes Photon!"
Yuki's eyes widened—Lin Xiang had also used Xyz Summoning! And he had summoned such a powerful monster!
"Activate Photon Domination's effect, remove one Xyz Material, negate your Satellite Cannon Falcon on the field, and seize control!" Lin Xiang sneered, "Photon Domination!"
A beam of light shot out from Guang Ziqing's hand, and Youji's Falcon actually turned its cannon towards himself! The entire audience erupted in uproar.
Battle Phase! Photon Lord attacks directly! Galaxy Eye Photon Slash!
Guang Ziqing swung his sword, and You Ji's health plummeted to 1500. Some in the audience had already begun celebrating Lin Xiang's victory in advance.
Next, the controlled satellite cannon, Falcon, launched its attack! Lin Xiang continued to command, "Full power fire from the satellite cannon!"
Yuki closed his eyes, bracing himself for defeat. But just then, his face-down card on the field automatically activated: Trap Card Damage Capacitor activated! When I take battle damage, I can Special Summon a monster from my Deck with an ATK lower than that damage!
A barrier blocked some of the damage, and Yuki summoned the Swift Raptor - Remnant Owl from his deck.
Barely surviving. Lin Xiang shook his head, covered a card, and the turn ended.
Youji had only 500 health points left, while Lin Xiang still had 7200. Almost everyone thought the outcome was already decided, even the commentator said: "It seems our challenger has done his best."
But Yuki knew that his deck still had one last possibility.
My turn... The boy's voice was a little hoarse, "Draw a card!"
When he saw the card he had drawn, his heart almost stopped—it was the Ascension Magic: Valiant Power! This was exactly the card he needed!
"Activate the Spell Card Upgrade Spell - Valiant Power!" Yuuki practically shouted, targeting the remaining Forest Owl on my field and performing a Chaos Xyz Transformation!
A dark red energy enveloped the forest owl, and the entire audience held their breath.
Stack the remaining level 4 Forest Owls to construct an Xyz Network! The boy's voice trembled with excitement, and Chaos Xyz transformed! Descend, CNo.39 Hopeful Emperor Hope Radiance!
In a dazzling display of light, a golden warrior, draped in a red cloak, descended upon the battlefield, his longsword gleaming with the light of victory. An incredulous gasp erupted from the stands.
Activate the effect of Hope's Radiance, remove one Xyz Material, negate the Photon Lord on your field, and return it to your Extra Deck! Yuuki points to Lin Xiang's monster, Hope's Sword Flashes!
A golden sword light flashed, and Guang Ziqing was cut in two and disappeared.
Next, I activate the effect of the Rank-Up Spell - Emergency Chaos Force from my graveyard, banishing it and adding one Rush Raptor card from my deck to my hand! Yuki continued, his hands no longer trembling, and chose Rush Raptor - Final Fortress Falcon!
Normal Summon Raiding Raptor - Vengeful Vulture! The boy plays another monster card, activates its effect, and Special Summons a Raiding Raptor monster from his Graveyard! Come back, Revolutionary Falcon!
The two birds of prey reunited at Yuki's location.