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Chapter 129: Fear the Younger Generation
Chapter 129: Fear the Younger Generation
You Xuan pulled out another card, the "Carbon Dragon."
Currently, the original anime effect of the Carbon Dragon is that when this card is in the graveyard with ten or more cards stacked on top of it, you can remove it from the game to Special Summon "Diamond Dragon" from your hand or graveyard.
Diamond Dragon is just a mediocre 2100 ATK beatstick, and this activation condition is not only troublesome but also restrictive, making it a bit difficult to use.
However, after upgrading it to a physical card effect, the painful prerequisite of "stacking ten cards in the graveyard" is removed. As long as you can remove it from the graveyard, you can activate its effect.
The summon is not limited to Diamond Dragon either; it can be any Level 7 or lower normal Dragon-type monster. The range is not restricted to the hand or graveyard, and you can even pull out a monster from your deck, which is a significant boost.
The other card he pulled out was the Ritual Spell, "Ritual of the Machine Angel."
The first effect is straightforward: "Until the Level equals or exceeds the Level of the Ritual Monster, use monsters in your hand or on the field as Tributes for a Ritual Summon." It's a standard ritual effect, consistent with the original anime.
However, after a period of experimentation, he successfully added a hidden second effect to this ritual spell.
[If a Light Attribute monster(s) you control would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can banish this card from your graveyard instead.]
With an additional layer of destruction immunity, it's a great boost for Asuka's Cyber Angel deck.
In fact, ever since the idea of "enhancing original cards" came to mind, the first deck You Xuan thought of was the Cyber Angels. Firstly, the Academy branch has pre-built decks for sale, and secondly, out of all the decks he has access to, this one has the most significant and obvious enhancements compared to its anime counterpart.
Following the physical card route, this deck has the potential to leap an entire generation ahead.
However, the first card You Xuan attempted to enhance was, of course, "Cyber Angel - Benten." The physical card version of Benten has the effect, "[When this card is used as a Tribute for a Tribute Summon: You can add 1 LIGHT Angel monster from your Deck to your hand]," which is undeniably powerful.
It didn't take him long to realize that this card was quite challenging to experiment with.
Soon, You Xuan concluded that monster cards generally seemed more difficult to enhance than spells and traps, and this was especially true for higher-level, more powerful monsters.
In the end, he managed to successfully upgrade only this ritual spell card.
But that was enough to astonish Professor Daishi.
"Wow, I never thought You Xuan would not only be a dueling genius but also a scientific genius."
Daishi quickly recovered from his shock, adjusting his glasses and returning to his usual squinty-eyed self.
As he stroked his cat, he said, "Just these advancements are enough material for several impressive papers. I'm envious, Professor. I haven't achieved anything since joining the Academy."
You Xuan smiled.
Here we go again, the veteran acting like a newbie.
But he didn't call him out on it; he just smiled and said, "It's all thanks to your guidance, Professor. But I've been thinking—is it possible for me to apply to the Academy for a laboratory of my own, and then form a research team or something?"
"Oh?" Daishi raised an eyebrow.
Tilting his head, he thought for a moment.
"Well, historically, no student has ever done anything like that. After all, a student like you is one in a million here at the Academy. But if you show them the results you've already achieved, even the Research Department will be stunned, and I don't think they'd have any reason to refuse."
Professor Daishi said with a mischievous smile.
The Dueling Academy does have a graduate program. After graduating from the Higher Department, students can continue on to graduate school and potentially become instructors. In the final season of GX, when the gang was planning their future paths, Asuka considered this route.
Scientific research and development require resources and funding, and perhaps even additional personnel. You Xuan considered that while his knowledge of the cards' potential, gained from his past life, was an advantage, he had only recently begun to learn about card creation, and his personal energy was limited.
Having his laboratory would mean access to research funding and resources from the Academy, making his endeavors much more efficient and cost-effective.
As You Xuan left the alchemy lab, Professor Daishi, still stroking his cat, watched his retreating figure for a long while, until it disappeared from view.
Only then did he smile faintly.
"It's truly a case of fearing the younger generation, isn't it? Don't you agree, Pharaoh?"
Pharaoh: "Meow."
It wasn't until two days before the team battle that You Xuan finally exchanged decks with Judai.
"Judai, put this in your deck."
You Xuan handed Judai a card.
Judai took it and looked at it, his face immediately scrunching up in confusion.
A card of ☆unclear☆ meaning.
Judai hesitated, "But this card doesn't seem to have great synergy with my Elemental Heroes."
You Xuan rolled his eyes. What's there to be afraid of? You hardly ever brick anyway.
But seeing Judai's reluctance, You Xuan patiently explained his tactical arrangements and thoughts.
As Judai listened, he started with a blank expression, nodding slowly. But as You Xuan continued, Judai's eyes lit up, and excitement crept into his face.
"Huh? You can duel like that?" Judai exclaimed, "It sounds so fun!"
"I know, right?" You Xuan chuckled.
As expected, Judai was a true duelist at heart. As long as he felt the joy of dueling, especially with fresh strategies he hadn't tried before, he was easy to convince.
"Alright, I get it!" Judai happily accepted the card, "Let's work together to surprise them all!
Hahaha, I can't wait to see their shocked faces."
"Yeah, yeah." You Xuan smiled, "Oh, and don't forget about 'that' after the duel."
Judai paused, "What?"
"Your catchphrase," You Xuan said with a smile, "'What a pleasant duel.' I'm sure that after the duel, your opponents will also understand the joy of dueling."
"Oh, that!" Judai laughed, "Of course, I wouldn't forget that."
You Xuan nodded in agreement, "Indeed, indeed. Dueling should always be fun."
"Exactly."
Judai seemed to find You Xuan more and more agreeable.
"I've always felt that we might get along unexpectedly well. As always, my instincts are spot on."
"Yep."
As the sun set, the sky was painted in hues of orange and red, like flames dancing on the horizon. The silhouettes of the two sitting side by side on the hill were elongated by the fading light.
(End of Chapter)
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