Chapter 1181: Offensive and Defensive Destruction
Chapter 1181: Offensive and Defensive Destruction
"Falcon's effect, 500 points of damage!"
The Falcon, which had already been retired, appeared like a ghost around the Librarian, spreading its wings and transforming into a sharp arrow that flew towards Youxuan, colliding with his D-Wheel.
[Youxuan, LP 4000 → LP 3500]
"Finally, I'll set two more cards, and my turn is over."
Antinomy concluded his first turn, calculating that by performing a Synchro Summon with the Librarian, he had laid the groundwork for bringing out his more powerful cards later. He had also inflicted damage and set up his back row, making it a well-rounded first turn.
He believed he hadn't made any mistakes that could be exploited.
Come on, King from another world.
Antinomy felt a faint anticipation. Though he was a savior from the future, he was also a proud Duelist. Dueling a strong opponent, especially one representing the pinnacle of another dimension, made his Duelist spirit burn.
Let me see what kind of Duel the King has!
Youxuan: "My turn, draw."
The Speed Counters increased to two.
Youxuan glanced at his hand, barely giving it a second thought before he drew three cards from his deck.
"Set three cards to the field, and my turn is over."
Three cards appeared in front of him, to his left, and to his right, flashing briefly before vanishing.
Antinomy was taken aback.
Turn over?
Did he hear that right?
Youxuan hadn't summoned a single monster, hadn't developed any strategy, and hadn't shown any desire to attack.
Is this how the King Duels in your dimension?
Antinomy didn't voice his question, but if he had, Youxuan would have readily admitted, "Yes, that's exactly how it is. What's the problem?"
Not just me, but in our dimension, there's an even more powerful King above me. If he were to Duel you, he might also start by setting three cards and ending his turn. It's not unusual.
That's just how it is in our dimension.
Though puzzled, Antinomy continued, "My turn, draw!"
He glanced at Youxuan's back row.
The three Set Cards might mean he hadn't drawn the monsters needed to develop his strategy?
But he quickly dismissed this thought.
No, that's impossible for a Duelist of this caliber. Zone said it himself—this is a genuine King, and he's walked much farther down the path of Dueling than I have. For a Duelist of this level, the concept of a "hand accident" no longer exists.
In other words, it must be a strategy. Those three Set Cards must contain powerful countermeasures against me.
"But I won't back down because of that!" Antinomy declared, "I activate the Speed Spell 'Angel Baton'!
This card can only be activated when I have two or more Speed Counters. I draw two cards and then discard one from my hand."
Antinomy drew two cards and sent one to the graveyard.
At that moment, Youxuan reacted, "In that case, I'll activate one of my Set Cards.
Continuous Trap 'Free Ride'!
When my opponent draws a card outside of their Draw Phase, I can activate this card. Afterward, every time my opponent draws a card outside of their Draw Phase, I draw two cards from my deck."
Free Ride, as the name suggests, allows him to exploit the opponent's draw to gain a significant card advantage. Given that Antinomy's deck is Tech Genus, this card could perform exceptionally well against "Tech Genus Hyper Librarian."
The Librarian's effect allows Antinomy to draw a card every time a Synchro Summon is performed. If Antinomy were to use the Librarian to gain a lot of cards, having Free Ride in play would mean that every card Antinomy draws, Youxuan would draw two. This would only widen the resource gap, turning it into an absolute advantage for Youxuan.
Antinomy, however, didn't pay attention for the moment: "Next, I summon 'Tech Genus Charge Rhynos' from my hand!"
A new Tech Genus monster appeared, this time a robust rhinoceros standing on its hind legs. It had a bright red horn on its forehead, an iron-plated body, and its hooves shook the track as it stepped down.
[Tech Genus Charge Rhynos, Attack Power 1600]
"Since you're relying entirely on Traps, let me see what kind of Traps you have in store!"
Antinomy's Trihawk suddenly flipped upside down, its head pointing toward Yusei, but it continued to move backward at high speed, effectively continuing along the track.
Yusei had always been curious about how the D-Wheel users in the anime managed to perform such physically impossible stunts, like flipping their vehicles while maintaining speed. It seemed that the only explanation was the black technology of the perpetual motion devices on the D-Wheels.
"Tech Genus Hyper Librarian!" Antinomy declared, "Direct Attack on the King, on Mr. Yusei!"
The Librarian snapped his book shut, leaped into the air, and with a flick of his cloak, charged straight at Yusei's speeding D-Wheel.
"Knowing there are Traps, yet choosing to face them head-on. Is this the courage of a top-tier D-Wheel rider?"
Yusei smiled and snapped his fingers.
"Then I'll grant your wish.
Activate the Cover Card, Trap Card 'Universal Mine: Claymore Type'!
When the opponent declares an Attack, this card destroys the monster with the highest Attack Power on the opponent's field!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Before the Librarian could reach Yusei, the track erupted in a series of explosions, as a chain of mines was triggered one after another. The Tech Genus Librarian struggled to maintain balance amidst the bombardment, his body swaying precariously, seemingly on the verge of being destroyed by the mines.
"The monster with the highest Attack Power on my field is the Hyper Librarian. You want to destroy my Synchro Monster? Not so easy!"
Antinomy's Trihawk revealed a Trap on its side.
"Activate the Cover Card, Trap Card 'Bomb Defense'!
When a card that destroys a monster on my field is activated, that card's activation is negated and destroyed, and the opponent takes 500 points of damage!"
A wall of black, spherical bombs formed in front of the Librarian. The continuous explosions from the bombs and the mines collided, creating a deafening series of detonations, seemingly canceling out the minefield.
"Hah, I knew you had a counter. Not a reckless Attack, then."
Yusei praised, then continued.
"But I'm not done yet.
Activate the Cover Card, Counter Trap 'Trap Interference Array'!"
Antinomy's expression changed slightly: "What?"
Yusei: "The Trap Interference Array can only be activated during the Battle Phase. This card negates and destroys any Trap Card activated during the Battle Phase!"
A massive hexagram interference array appeared beneath the current point of conflict on the field. The countless black bombs that had just been deployed were swallowed into the interference array, one by one, and reduced to golden fragments.
"Since Bomb Defense is negated, my Universal Mine: Claymore Type remains active", Yusei said with a light laugh, "Tech Genus Hyper Librarian, destroy!"
My negation negates your negation!
(End of Chapter)
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