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Chapter 125: It's Better to Fight You with This
Chapter 125: It's Better to Fight You with This
Manjome's brand-new ace, the Dark End Dragon!
"Watch and learn, You Xuan," Manjome boasted. "Behold the power I possess today, which is far beyond what it used to be! I activate the effect of 'Dark End Dragon'! Once per turn, it can decrease its own attack by 500 points and send one of your monsters directly to the graveyard!"
"I activate the effect of 'Dark End Dragon' to decrease its attack by 500 points and send 'Machine Legion Fortress' to the graveyard!"
"Darkness Evaporation!!!"
[Dark End Dragon: ATK 2600 → ATK 2100]
The pitch-black dragon let out a high-pitched draconic roar as the dark power burst forth like a black hole in the night sky, right at the center of the battlefield. The majestic steel fortress seemed minuscule under this overwhelming dark current, and all struggles became futile, like a lonely boat swaying in a storm.
"However, at this moment, the effect of 'Machine Legion Fortress' also applies," You Xuan said, waving his hand. "When it becomes the target of an opponent's monster effect, I can check your hand and discard one of your cards!"
The machine, swaying in the storm of darkness, seemed to be making a desperate last stand. Its huge cannon locked onto Manjome's direction, as if to release one final wave before being consigned to oblivion.
"I won't let you have your way!"
Manjome quickly played another card from his hand, inserting it swiftly into the Duel Disk.
"Quick-play Spell—Book of Moon! Change one monster on the field to face-down Defense Position!" Manjome declared. "I change 'Machine Legion Fortress' to face-down Defense Position!"
The tome of magic appeared, and a crescent moon rose. The struggling giant machine was instantly covered and transformed into a card, drifting helplessly along with the pitch-black vortex, devoid of any resistance.
"Now that 'Machine Legion Fortress' is no longer face-up on the field, the effect to discard a card from your hand can no longer be applied."
Manjome pointed at the face-down card on You Xuan's field.
"Let it be consigned to oblivion under the power of 'Dark End Dragon'!"
In the end, the fortress's last struggle was in vain. Even the surrounding air seemed to freeze in the darkness as black as ink, leaving only the low rumble from the vortex's center, like a demon's whisper.
"Hmm, you've made some progress," You Xuan acknowledged with a slight nod.
Perhaps Manjome had underestimated him during their first encounter, but this time, he felt that Manjome's momentum was stronger, as if he had grown considerably.
"Battle Phase! Go, Dark End Dragon, direct attack!"
The ebony dragon opened its maw, and a pitch-black breath, like the black flames of the abyss, surged forth! The flames swept across You Xuan's half of the field, burning fiercely.
[You Xuan: LP 4000 → LP 1900]
"Looks like you're in good shape," You Xuan commented.
"Of course," Manjome replied. "I've prepared for this rematch for a long time, and I've already adjusted my condition to its peak! My Battle Phase is over, but my turn isn't."
He played another card from his hand. "I activate the quick-play spell, Super Regeneration! At the End Phase of the turn this card was activated, I draw cards from my deck equal to the number of Dragon-type monsters I discarded from my hand or used as Tributes this turn!"
"This turn, I discarded two Dragon-type monsters with Hand Destruction, one with Discard and Draw, and one with Hard Armor Dragon's effect. I also Tributed Hard Armor Dragon and Dolkka. That's a total of six cards. So, during the End Phase, I draw..."
He swiped and drew a large handful of cards all at once.
"...six cards from my deck!"
"Hmm, it's indeed the strongest drawing engine among Dragon-type decks," You Xuan said, stroking his chin.
What a brutal card-drawing ability.
"It's about time you stopped treating this so casually," Manjome huffed. "I told you, I've transformed into a state I've never been in before. Only by defeating you when you're giving it your all will my victory be meaningful!"
"Ah, why do you all think I'm not taking this seriously? My turn, draw."
You Xuan drew a card.
"Magic Card—Greed. Draw two cards from the deck."
Because "Hard Armor Dragon" was used as a Tribute, the current "Dark End Dragon" gained destruction immunity, effectively resisting a large number of removal traps and spells in the current meta.
"It seems that using this deck is indeed more suitable when dueling against you."
You Xuan revealed a card. "I activate the continuous spell, 'Different Dimension Warehouse'! When this card is activated, choose three Level 4 or lower Ally monsters from your deck and remove them from play!" (Anime-only card)
Three cards automatically popped out of his deck, and after he drew them, the deck automatically shuffled itself. You Xuan revealed the trio of Ally monsters that were supposed to be in Manjome's possession.
"Remove from play 'Y-Dragon Head,' 'Z-Metal Tank,' and 'W-Winged Cannon'!"
The red, gold, and blue machines were respectively sucked into the vortex hanging in mid-air, and Manjome's expression immediately turned solemn. "Is this the combination you used during your duel with Tenjoin?"
"I Normal Summon 'X-Head Cannon'!" You Xuan declared.
[X-Head Cannon: ATK 1800]
[Y-Dragon Head: ATK 1500]
[Z-Metal Tank: ATK 1500]
"Then, by excluding X, Y, and Z from play, they merge and form a new union!"
Mechanical arms interlocked, and parts connected with precise accuracy. With the rumbling of machinery, the three mechas began their intricate assembly, as if guided by electromagnetic forces, each piece and armor plate seamlessly fused together.
The triple-combined mecha, with its metal tank treads, landed heavily. The dragon head on its belly and the twin cannons of the Supreme Leader aimed directly at the enemy's position, appearing ready to open fire at any moment.
"XYZ-Divine Dragon Cannon, Fusion Summon!"
[XYZ-Divine Dragon Cannon: ATK 2800]
Manjome furrowed his brows slightly.
As expected.
However, Manjome also recalled the effect of XYZ-Divine Dragon Cannon, which allowed it to banish any card on the opponent's field by discarding a card from his hand.
But he still had a trick up his sleeve with "Hard Armor Dragon," whose effect could destroy the current "Dark End Dragon," rendering it useless. If the Divine Dragon Cannon were to open fire, it would merely result in the loss of a hand card.
With this in mind, Manjome narrowed his eyes.
Go ahead, open fire on the Dark End Dragon, he thought.
But then, he saw You Xuan give him a slight smile.
A chill ran down Manjome's spine.
What does that all-knowing smile mean?
"I activate a face-down," You Xuan announced. "Trap Card: 'Gathering of the Tribe'! Select one face-up monster on the field, and Special Summon from your hand or GY, a monster with the same Type but a different name than the selected monster!
I choose the Machine-Type 'XYZ-Divine Dragon Cannon' on the field, and Special Summon from the graveyard, the monster discarded last turn—
—'V-Jet Tiger'!"
[V-Jet Tiger: ATK 1600]
Manjome's pupils contracted: "This guy is also an Ally."
"Correct," You Xuan continued. "At this moment, the effect of the Continuous Magic Card 'Different Dimension Warehouse' also activates again, Special Summoning the Ally monster associated with 'V-Jet Tiger'—'W-Ejection Wing'!"
[W-Ejection Wing: ATK 1300]
"Monsters Special Summoned by 'Warehouse' cannot attack or be used as Tributes, but they can form Unions." You Xuan explained, "Exclude 'W-Ejection Wing' and 'V-Jet Tiger' from play—
—'VW-Strike Tiger', Fusion Summon!"
[VW-Strike Tiger: ATK 2000]
"Then, 'XYZ-Divine Dragon Cannon' and 'VW-Strike Tiger' will further merge and form a Union!"
You Xuan waved his hand.
"The gathered power transforms into an invincible Divine Dragon Cannon, releasing a roaring barrage to shatter all that stands before it! Quintuple Fusion—
—Level 8, VWXYZ-Divine Dragon Strike Cannon!!!"
A piercing metallic screech filled the air as the two fused machines disassembled and reassembled, their bodies gradually merging into one. Every piece of armor and machinery seamlessly fused together. A deafening roar reverberated through the battlefield as the colossal fusion giant stood tall, each armored plate glinting with a chilling light.
[VWXYZ-Divine Dragon Strike Cannon: ATK 3000]
Manjome's expression soured: "He actually achieved a quintuple fusion of VWXYZ in a single turn."
You Xuan feigned surprise, "This is the combo you invented, in another world line, of course."
"VWXYZ-Divine Dragon Strike Cannon, effect activation.
Once per turn, banish a card on the opponent's field from play."
You Xuan pointed at the Dark End Dragon.
"I select 'Dark End Dragon' as the target! Beyond Dimension Barrage!"
The steel giant unleashed an electromagnetic blast, with electricity and energy piercing through space itself. Hard Armor Dragon's effect could only resist effect destruction, but this direct banishment was beyond its capabilities. Dark End Dragon was powerless to resist and vanished amidst the dazzling barrage and dimensional distortion.
"Next, the Divine Dragon Strike Cannon will directly attack!" You Xuan ordered. "Heavenly Justice!"
Of course, the original skill wasn't named as such; he had made it up himself. After all, monster skills weren't written on the cards, and duelists often made up names on the spot. You could even call it the "Joey Wheeler Flame" if you wanted; no one would bat an eye.
The Divine Dragon Strike Cannon unleashed its full power, like an awakened steel behemoth. The multicolored cannons fired in a dazzling display, resembling a rainbow. Countless beams of light crisscrossed the sky like shooting stars, engulfing Manjome in a brilliant tapestry of light, akin to a thousand fireworks blooming at once.
"Waaahhh!"
[Manjome: LP 4000 → LP 1000]
Manjome was knocked back by the exaggerated blast, tumbling backward. It took him a while to climb back to his feet, his hair disheveled and his expression furious: "Damn it!"
You Xuan: "I set two cards, and my turn ends."
(End of Chapter)
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