Chapter 1021: The So-Called Evil God
Chapter 1021: The So-Called Evil God
A dragon’s roar echoed through the heavens and earth. Its body, armored like iron, unleashed red beams in every direction. Like a hundred light beams tearing through Darkness’s domain, a crimson light curtain spread out, sweeping away everything in its path.
The humanoid form of the Evil God, its condensed Duel avatar, was completely shattered by this devastating attack, dissipating like smoke in a violent storm. The void still reverberated with the Evil God's defiant roar, echoing through the depths of hell.
“Destruction Dragon Gandoma.”
Kaiba muttered.
Youxuan had summoned a Destruction Dragon that Kaiba had never seen before. The Destruction Dragon Gandoma might be the first of its kind to be used in a Duel since the beginning of time, with no records of this dragon in the history of Duels.
The Destruction Dragon Gandoma is also a card series. It began with the original Destruction Dragon Gandoma, first used by Mutou Yu Gi in the original Yu Gi Oh! series. From the start, it seemed the Destruction Dragon was destined for a notorious fate.
Now, most players consider the Firewall Dragon from Yu Gi Oh! Vrains, the protagonist’s ace monster, to be the first animated main character’s ace to be banned outright. However, if we consider Yu Gi’s original deck as the main character’s deck, the Destruction Dragon Gandoma might be the true pioneer deserving of this distinction.
The Destruction Dragon Gandoma can destroy and remove all cards on the field except itself by paying half of the user’s Life Points, and its effect increases by 300 points for each card destroyed. More terrifyingly, this effect has no once-per-turn limitation.
Thus, as early as 2004, this original Destruction Dragon was banned and spent thirteen years in the "blacklist." Later, when it was bailed out, a new member of the Destruction Dragon family, “Destruction Dragon Gandoma X,” appeared in the movie, also featuring the ability to destroy the entire field, burn Life Points, and boost Attack Power.
This new member also remained active in the first line of Ftx, and in 2019, it was similarly banned. It was only after its effect was modified years later that it was released from the blacklist.
So, the entire Destruction Dragon family’s tendency to end up in the blacklist was set by the original member. Any new variant is likely to become a prime target for the blacklist.
Kaiba, the President, had a lot to say about this, as he was the victim of “Destruction Dragon Gandoma X” when Yu Gi used it against him in their last encounter.
“Golden Chest of Light, Destruction Dragon.”
Kaiba murmured to himself.
Yu Gi, you bastard, you’ve certainly been busy these past years.
The outside world claimed that Mutou Yu Gi had retired and his skills had waned, but Kaiba never truly believed it. He didn’t think a top-tier duelist like Yu Gi would simply give up and never touch a card again.
Now it seems he was right. Yu Gi had just gone into hiding, not given up on pursuing greater heights. Perhaps the current environment and tournaments no longer held any appeal for him, but he was still walking the path of exploration alone.
Perhaps he had already surpassed Kaiba.
No, that’s impossible.
Kaiba clenched his fists.
During their last meeting, he had been caught off guard and used “Monster Reborn,” a card Yu Gi had given him, only to be thoroughly outmaneuvered. But the next time they meet, he won’t be so easily defeated.
No matter how much Yu Gi has improved, Kaiba will crush him with even greater strength!
Although the Evil God was defeated, its energy did not vanish. Three massive shadows of the Evil God stood like towering mountains, and beneath them, a sphere of Darkness coalesced.
Youxuan stepped forward, slowly extending his hand toward the black sphere.
“Youxuan!”
Jou called out, interrupting him.
Though Yeshen had been defeated, the evil aura and power had diminished significantly, and the dark realm surrounding them seemed to be dissipating. Still, Jou could sense a threat emanating from the black sphere.
It was the amalgamation of the three remaining Yeshen. Though weakened and fragmented, it remained dangerous.
But Youxuan simply smiled at him.
"It's fine."
Jou didn’t say anything more.
Youxuan’s smile always had a calming effect, making people instinctively believe that everything would be alright, even without a word.
Of course, this only applied to his teammates.
If you were Youxuan’s opponent, that sunny smile would send a chill down your spine, making you instinctively feel that today might be your last.
Today’s Yeshen was a perfect example.
Youxuan reached out and touched the darkness.
Instantly, the black sphere seemed to exert an immense gravitational pull, drawing him in forcefully.
His consciousness traveled through an endless tunnel, as if spanning thousands of years.
Then Youxuan saw it.
An ancient town, shrouded in a sky of oppressive black clouds, with sinister shadows emerging from the darkness.
Panic ensued in the town. People were fleeing in terror, kneeling in fear, and some even took advantage of the chaos to loot and harm others, setting fires throughout the city.
"Yeshen!"
"It’s Yeshen!"
"..."
The memories were chaotic, fragmented. But amidst the chaos, he could vaguely see the three Godlike Deities standing tall: Sky Dragon, Gigant, and Winged God Dragon, with a king-like figure with a starfish-like head leading them.
"Your existence is too dangerous, Yeshen", Pharaoh said gravely.
"We can no longer allow you to continue."
With a wave of his hand, the Godlike Deities surged forward, pinning the Yeshen to the ground and grinding them into submission.
Then, an elderly man appeared, looking harmless and unassuming.
Youxuan recognized him as High Priest Simon, the past incarnation of Mutou Sugoroku’s grandfather.
"Excellent work, Pharaoh!" High Priest Simon said. "Yeshen’s power is too great; they are cursed gods and must be sealed away!"
Yeshen: "..."
You two, one controlling Godlike Deities and the other the master of Exodia, are really putting on a show.
Yes, Yeshen were cursed gods, entities that had to be sealed. They were too dangerous, too powerful. Whenever they appeared, they brought disaster and destruction.
Because they were Yeshen.
They were the source of fear, the embodiment of evil, the root cause of destruction. From their very inception, they were given the name "Yeshen." Just as Godlike Deities were worshiped and revered as protectors, Yeshen were destined to be cursed, despised, and sealed away to bring peace to the hearts of people.
"...We have lost", the voice of Yeshen·Divine Incarnate said.
It was no longer filled with the anger from the duel. Though there was a hint of dejection, it had become calm.
"Do what you must, human. Seal us away."
"But gods are eternal", Yeshen said coldly. "As long as darkness exists in this world, we will return, no matter how many times—"
Before it could finish, Youxuan reached into the center of the darkness and pulled out three cards, slipping them into his pocket.
Yeshen: "...?"
After a moment of surprise, the voice couldn’t help but ask.
"You don’t plan to seal us?"
(End of Chapter)
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