Chapter 1032: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Chapter 1032: Weapons of Mass Destruction
Not just Kei Hei, but everyone else watching from the research institute was astonished by Paradox's decision to absorb the End Dragon to create a Draw opportunity. However, Youxuan wasn’t particularly surprised.
At this point, Paradox clearly had nothing that could turn the tide. If he didn’t try to create a Draw opportunity, he would only be passively waiting to die. Confidence in one’s ability to Draw is a fundamental trait of any top-tier Duelist in this world. One shouldn’t hesitate due to the fear of “what if I don’t draw the right card” and should instead use every possible means to create an opportunity.
A Duelist who lacks confidence in their Draws has no place on the Duel field.
"Set a monster in Defense Position."
Paradox grimly set his monster.
"Add a Cover card to my back row. My Turn ends."
Youxuan said, "Then it’s my Turn. Draw."
Youxuan glanced at the card he drew and immediately revealed it.
"Magic Card 'Magic Flower Pot.' By sending any continuous Magic Card from the field to the Graveyard, I can draw two cards from my Deck."
He removed a continuous Magic Card from his back row and sent it to the Graveyard.
"I send the continuous Magic Card 'Fountain of the Sky' from my back row to the Graveyard and draw two cards."
The gushing spring between the clouds rumbled and sank into the ground, dissipating into a shower of white light. Youxuan drew two more cards.
"Then, I activate the Magic Card 'Starburst'!" Youxuan declared. "The player can pay Life Points in multiples of 500 to decrease the Level of a selected monster by one star for each 500 points paid."
With his Life Points at an ample surplus, Youxuan could afford to spend them almost without hesitation. He pointed at the Marshmallow on the field. "I choose the Level 3 'Marshmallow' on the field.
By paying 1000 Life Points, I can decrease Marshmallow’s Level by two stars!"
[Youxuan, LP 15900 → LP 14900]
Paradox frowned. "Why specifically reduce Marshmallow’s Level?"
Though it seemed like another meaningless move, Paradox was beginning to sense that this Duel with the Duel King might not follow the usual rules. Each of Youxuan’s actions made him increasingly uneasy.
"Marshmallow was originally Level 3, and by reducing it by two stars, it becomes a Level 1 Angel-type monster", Youxuan smiled. "Therefore, I can now activate the continuous Magic Card 'Heavenly Court' from my hand!"
In the sacred domain of light, a radiant golden ring formed in the sky. Brilliant golden light rained down, forming a sacred path leading to the heavens.
"The effect of 'Heavenly Court' allows me to Special Summon any Angel-type monster from my hand once per Turn, as long as I have a Level 1 Angel-type monster on my field."
Paradox’s eyes widened. "!"
So that’s why he specifically reduced Marshmallow’s Level.
To fulfill the condition of having a Level 1 Angel-type monster on the field?
Normally, Level 1 Angel-type monsters are quite weak and rarely survive until the next Turn. However, Marshmallow has a strong resistance to destruction, making it very resilient. If not taken down immediately, Youxuan would have the ability to Summon an Angel-type monster from his hand every Turn without any conditions.
Paradox’s gaze turned cold and sharp.
This combination must be broken as soon as possible.
"By the effect of 'Heavenly Court,' I can Special Summon an Angel-type monster from my hand. For this Turn, I will Summon this one—"
Youxuan raised his arm. Holy light burst forth from the ring, and the sacred angel descended as if in response to a summons, clad in pristine white armor and with a pair of fiery red wings.
Archangel Kristia, summon!
[Archangel Kristia, Attack Power 2800]
Kei Hei recognized this card and instantly understood Youxuan's plan. He couldn't help but sweat. "Youxuan really doesn't give anyone a chance to live, does he?"
At this point, the opponent was completely overwhelmed by Youxuan. Though Kei Hei didn't know Paradox, he felt a bit sympathetic for this mysterious visitor from another world. It must have been terrible luck to run into Youxuan right after arriving in this time and space.
Even Paradox couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth, his expression turning cold and stern.
"Archangel, I remember this card's effect is—"
"Oh? You seem to know a lot about it", Youxuan said with a smile. "Exactly. When Archangel Kristia is on the field, neither player can perform a Special Summon!"
Paradox: "..."
No Special Summoning.
His so-called strongest deck across eras was almost entirely composed of monsters like the White Dragon and the End Dragon, which couldn't be Normal Summoned and had to be Special Summoned by sending the corresponding original cards to the Graveyard from the Deck.
Most of his deck's main monsters were eight or ten-star high-level monsters that could only be summoned through this method. Normally, this was the deck's strength, allowing him to summon a bunch of top-tier monsters to one-hit kill his opponents without sacrifices.
But without Special Summoning, he was basically unable to play any cards at all.
Apart from these high-level monsters, his deck only contained a few low-level support monsters. With Kristia's suppression, he would find it extremely difficult to even draw a defensive monster to act as a wall.
Paradox's gaze toward Youxuan grew even darker.
Sure enough, his initial suspicion was correct. This Duelist, who had no place in history, was indeed toxic.
Toxic from head to toe, in both character and Dueling skills!
So far, Paradox had been almost continuously on the defensive, and yet this guy seemed unsatisfied, determined to keep him from playing a single card.
"Battle", Youxuan said. "Archangel Kristia, attack the face-down monster!"
The holy archangel slowly ascended, her fiery wings transforming into a barrage of projectiles that shot downward. The barrage, accompanied by translucent holy light, instantly enveloped the unassuming face-down card.
The face-down monster flipped over. A round, black pot-like creature with a single, mischievous eye and a mouth full of large green teeth, as if sneering in mockery.
[Chaos Jar, Defense 600]
"Chaos Jar!" Paradox exclaimed. "The monster you attacked is Chaos Jar!
When this card is flipped face-up, both players discard their entire hand and then draw until they have five cards!"
The Chaos Jar was pierced into fragments by the angel's holy light, but before it died, it released the energy within. Both players drew back to five cards from their decks.
"Thanks to the monster's effect, you've replenished your hand", Kei Hei said with a smile. "But you'll need the chance to use them. This attack means Youxuan wins!"
(End of Chapter)
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