Chapter 1114: Do You Explode?
Chapter 1114: Do You Explode?
"Negate the attack. Hmph."
Boma sneered.
A powerful Trap that could force the end of the Battle Phase and was also a noble Counter Trap, it was difficult to counter.
Damn it, his enemy was right in front of him, taunting him with every word, and yet he couldn't lay a hand on him.
"Next, I activate a face-down card", Youxuan said, "Trap Card 'Sacrifice Bind.'
When the total Attack Points of my monsters are lower than the lowest Attack Points of any monster on your side, I draw two cards from my Deck."
Youxuan drew two cards.
"However, I cannot summon any monsters for the rest of this turn."
Boma replied coldly, "Then, thanks to the effect of my Continuous Trap 'Ride,' I also draw two cards from my Deck."
After glancing at the cards he drew, Boma waved his hand and placed another card face-down.
"Two more face-down cards, and my turn ends."
Despite his frustration, Boma didn't find anything unusual about Youxuan's three face-down cards. In fact, compared to other Yu-Gi-Oh! eras, 5D's was already considered a rather dark environment. The main reason was the restrictions on Magic Card usage due to the Riding Duel rules. At this time, monster effects weren't as versatile as in modern Yu-Gi-Oh!, so Trap Cards naturally became the focal point of duels.
Thus, the frequency of Trap Card usage in 5D's was probably the highest among all Yu-Gi-Oh! eras, with numerous animation-exclusive Trap Cards constantly emerging. Duelists' various strategies and field setups often revolved around Trap usage. Even someone like Jack, who emphasized sheer power and head-on confrontations, would typically have three face-down cards in the back row.
Of course, not all Traps were traps in the conventional sense. Many had effects that accelerated the game or supported powerful monsters during battles. However, the basic nature of Trap Cards, which allowed them to interfere or block actions outside of the user's turn, made them highly effective. As a result, the more red Traps there were, the darker the environment became.
So Youxuan thought that this dimension's environment should be less light-hearted than GX, and Duelists should have a higher tolerance for dark tactics.
Still, there was a limit to that tolerance.
Youxuan's lips curled into a smile.
A challenge made things interesting.
As the duel continued, another D-Wheel stopped outside the arena, and another person entered.
"Jack?"
Jack turned at the sound of the voice. "Yusei?"
The newcomer was indeed Yusei Fudo.
They both noticed the glowing Dragon Marks on each other's arms and frowned slightly.
"What's going on?" Yusei asked, approaching the track's perimeter.
Jack replied coolly, "Commander Godwin is dueling someone he doesn't recognize."
"Commander Godwin?" Yusei was surprised.
In the original story, Yusei had no good feelings toward Godwin and even harbored some hostility. But at this moment, he had a decent impression of Godwin, so he referred to him respectfully, even adding the title "Commander."
Yusei pressed his arm, where the Dragon Mark was throbbing. "Godwin told me that the purpose of the Dragon Mark is to fight against the evil of tradition. Could this be...?"
His tone was uncertain, but he was already mostly convinced. The Dragon Mark was telling him that the opponent on the huge D-Wheel was their destined enemy.
"My turn, draw."
Youxuan said.
"During the Preparation Phase of this turn, I activate the effect of 'Killer Serpent' from the Graveyard again.
When the Killer Serpent is in the Preparation Phase and there is a Graveyard, it can be returned to the hand from the Graveyard.
A green shadow of the Killer Serpent flashed above Youxuan's D-Wheel, quickly returning to his hand.
Boma grunted heavily, clearly the Killer Serpent had stirred up unpleasant memories. However, with the Abyss Soldier already removed, even if the Killer Serpent was recovered as ammunition, it didn't make much of a difference.
Can you really shoot it back at my bomber?
Youxuan: "Previously, I discarded 'Cyber Fishman - Gunner' to the Graveyard using the effect of 'High-Speed Spell 'Angel Rod'.'
When this card is in the Graveyard and I have a Level 3 or lower Water Attribute monster on my field, by discarding a card from my hand, I can Special Summon the Cyber Fishman - Gunner from the Graveyard."
Youxuan discarded a card from his hand.
"Special Summon 'Cyber Fishman - Gunner' from the Graveyard!"
A vortex appeared in the Graveyard, and the fishman mech emerged, its small water gun hissing as it sprayed water. The fishman pilot spun around in the fishbowl-like cockpit.
[Cyber Fishman - Gunner, Attack Power 100]
"Of course, when a monster is Summoned on my field, you can activate the effect of 'Giant Bomber - Great Air Raid' to destroy the Summoned monster and deal me 800 points of damage."
Youxuan smiled.
"So, are you going to destroy it now? The choice is yours."
At this, Jack and Yusei, who were watching from the sidelines, were inwardly startled.
Being able to immediately destroy a Summoned monster is such a dominant ability!
Moreover, Jack knew that this powerful bomber could use the effect of 'Dark Aircraft Carrier' to resurrect every turn and even actively destroy the opponent's cards during his turn, making it truly terrifying.
This made the two of them even more impressed by the strength of the opponent who was facing off against Commander Godwin.
Boma grunted irritably, "I won't activate the effect of 'Giant Bomber - Great Air Raid.'"
Are you kidding me? Do you think I'm a fool?
While the Great Air Raid can destroy the opponent's Summoned monster, it can only be used once per turn. Why should I waste it on a measly 100 Attack Power monster?
Additionally, although the Cyber Fishman - Gunner is a Tuner, keeping it on the field poses the risk of Synchro Summoning a high-level monster. However, from the effect description, it seems its resurrection ability isn't limited to once per turn.
In other words, even if I use the Great Air Raid to destroy this fishman, the opponent would only need to discard another card to bring it back. Using such a powerful counter for just one card from the opponent's hand is not worth it.
"You're not going to interrupt me? Then I'll continue."
Youxuan said lightly.
"Next, I'll activate the effect of 'Water Sprite - Aquaria' from my hand.
This card cannot be Normal Summoned, but it can be Special Summoned by banishing any Water Attribute monster from the Graveyard.
I banish the Water Attribute 'Abyss Soldier' from the Graveyard to Special Summon 'Water Sprite - Aquaria'!"
Another vortex appeared on his field, water swirling and splashing. A blue female sprite stepped out of the waves, her clear eyes shining with wisdom.
[Water Sprite - Aquaria, Attack Power 1600]
"Another new monster Summoned. So, now..."
Youxuan narrowed his eyes and smiled.
"Are you going to destroy it?"
(End of Chapter)
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