Chapter 177: This is How You Use the Nazzar Demon?
Chapter 177: This is How You Use the Nazzar Demon?
"Thousand Eyes Restrict?"
Teyan Yuexing's eyes widened in surprise, not expecting such a sudden twist in the duel.
Of course, he recognized this monster, as it was the ace card of his adoptive father, Bekas.
He also knew that You Xuan had obtained a replica of the Thousand Eyes Restrict from Ye Xing during his previous visit, so it shouldn't have been surprising that You Xuan had the card in his possession.
However, his astonishment wasn't due to the monster itself but rather the method of its summoning.
"Using Scapegoat to transform into Thousand Eyes Restrict?"
Thousand Eyes Restrict was originally a Fusion Monster, requiring the combination of two specific cards: Ritual Monster "Nazar Demon" and the Fusion-dedicated "Thousand-Eyes Idol." The fusion was somewhat challenging and not particularly easy to pull off.
However, by using the combination of "Scapegoat" and "Sudden Mutation," one could cheat the system and effortlessly bring out this powerful field-controlling monster.
In fact, this was one of the main reasons why Thousand Eyes Restrict had become a banned card in the competitive arena. Initially, when the card was first released, players mostly considered it a novelty with little practical use, and only die-hard fans of the anime built specialized decks to pull off the necessary tricks.
No one could have predicted that, soon enough, this card would become a ubiquitous staple due to its absurdly simple summoning conditions, exploiting various loopholes in the game mechanics.
[Thousand Eyes Restrict, ATK: 0]
However, Yuexing quickly shook off his surprise at the sudden appearance of his "dad's card" and maintained his composure.
"Even so, as long as 'Angel O7' is on the field, all monsters on your side of the field cannot activate their effects. That includes the Thousand Eyes Restrict."
Without the ability to use monster effects, the threat level of Thousand Eyes Restrict was significantly reduced.
"Mr. Tianma's ace card is indeed troublesome."
You Xuan nodded in agreement. A golden light shone from his graveyard, and a Trap Card emerged.
"Therefore, I activate the Trap Card 'Skill Break' from my graveyard!"
Yuexing was taken aback: "A Trap Card activated from the graveyard... and it was already used on the first turn?"
"Indeed," replied You Xuan. "While 'Skill Break' is in the graveyard, its effect can only be used during my turn. By removing 'Skill Break' from the game, I negate the effects of one of your monsters until the end of this turn.
So, I negate the effect of 'Angel O7'!"
If Yuexing's 'Angel O7' had been the physical card version, his 'Darklord Beleth' would have provided protection, preventing You Xuan from targeting his other monsters for attacks or the effects of Magic and Trap Cards.
In other words, if it had been the physical card version, You Xuan would have had to resort to a different strategy, as 'Skill Break' couldn't have targeted 'Angel O7'.
However, Yuexing's manga-original 'Darklord Beleth' had a different effect: "This card can negate the attacks of all your opponent's monsters with 7 or lower stars." Unlike the physical card, it didn't offer protection to his other monsters; it only had offensive and defensive capabilities.
Moreover, Beleth's original effect was similar to the recently printed "Electronic Angel – Nasaty Mui," which they had just obtained—an unlimited-use attack negation effect, making it a solid defensive option.
Although Yuexing benefited from the manga-exclusive one-sided effect suppression of 'Angel O7,' he also suffered from the loss of protective resistance due to Beleth's original effect. It was a trade-off with pros and cons.
"The effect of 'Skill Break' applies, negating the effect of 'Angel O7'!"
The halo of the artificial angel dimmed, and the holy light contracted, eventually retracting back into the angel itself. At the same time, the effect suppression on You Xuan's side of the field was also lifted.
"You already had a countermeasure prepared from the first turn," Yuexing murmured.
"Then, I activate the Ritual Spell Card 'Fantasy Ritual' from my hand," You Xuan declared. "By offering monsters with a total Level of 1 or more from my hand or field as a Tribute, I Ritual Summon 'Nazar Demon'!"
This was another card that You Xuan had obtained from Ye Xing during his previous visit. Nazar Demon was one of the fusion materials for Thousand Eyes Restrict, so it made sense that he would have been given the ritual monster as well.
Yuexing's surprise continued: "You're summoning both Thousand Eyes Restrict and Nazar Demon in the same turn?"
He immediately thought that even Bekas, the original designer and owner of the Nazar series, might not be able to pull off such a feat.
"Although the 'Sheep Token' summoned by Scapegoat cannot be used as a Tribute for an Advanced Summon, it can be used for a Ritual Summon," You Xuan explained. "Therefore, I offer the Level 1 'Sheep Token' as a Tribute. Ritual Summon!
The bewitching fantasy demon of the Nazath, descend through the ritual of fantasy—!"
As the Ritual Spell Card was slapped onto the Duel Disk, a sinister monster with a protruding single eye, enough to send shivers down one's spine, appeared amidst the ritual flames.
[Nazar Demon, ATK: 0]
Yuexing was growing more and more stunned by the turn of events.
In a single turn, two sheep tokens had transformed into Bekas' two Nazar ace cards—the very cards he had crafted for himself.
Was this how the Nazar series was meant to be played?
At that moment, a rather heretical thought flashed through Yuexing's mind—
Could it be that his father didn't actually know how to use the Nazar Demon effectively?
He pointed to the Darklord Beleth on Teyan Yuexing's field.
"So, I'll absorb 'Darklord Beleth' as equipment first."
The enormous cavity in the Nazar Demon's chest opened, releasing an overwhelming force akin to an irresistible black hole gravity, pulling Beleth towards it and sucking it in until it vanished without a trace.
"Nazar Demon gains Beleth's equipment, increasing its attack power to the equipped monster's attack stat."
[Nazar Demon, ATK: 0 → ATK: 2800]
Yuexing gritted his teeth.
"Next is the effect of 'Thousand Eyes Restrict.' Of course, you should also know this," You Xuan smiled. "As a Fusion Monster, Thousand Eyes Restrict also inherits the effect of 'Nazar Demon.'
Similarly, once per turn, it absorbs a monster as equipment and gains its attack and defense stats.
This time, absorb 'Earth Giant Gaia Plate'!"
Thousand Eyes Restrict released a shroud of darkness, pulling the monster into an endless abyss, just like the overwhelming gravity.
[Thousand Eyes Restrict, ATK: 0 → ATK: 2800]
"Even Gaia..." Yuexing clenched his jaw.
There were differences between the animated Nazar series and the physical cards. After the physical card release, both Nazar Demon and Thousand Eyes Restrict were weakened to "can only equip up to one monster," while in the anime, they could absorb as many monsters as desired, and their attack power would become the combined attack stats of the absorbed monsters.
However, regardless of the anime or the physical cards, the effects of the Nazar series had a "once per turn" activation restriction, limiting the absorption to one monster per turn.
Since both of You Xuan's Nazar Demons had already activated their effects, they shouldn't be able to continue absorbing "Angel O7."
That was the theory, at least.
"Next, I Normal Summon 'Tsukuyomi,'" You Xuan declared.
[Tsukuyomi, ATK: 1100]
"When Tsukuyomi is successfully summoned, I can change one monster on the field to face-down Defense Position."
Yuexing furrowed his brow.
Change one of the monsters on the field? Could it be that he's targeting my "Angel O7"?
But if he turns Angel O7 to Defense Position now, isn't he just helping me strengthen my defenses and reduce the damage?
"I'll change my own 'Thousand Eyes Restrict' to face-down Defense Position," You Xuan stated.
"What?!?"
Yuexing was taken aback.
Cover his own Thousand Eyes Restrict? What kind of move was this? Yuexing watched in bewilderment as a crescent moon rose, and Thousand Eyes Restrict returned to a card state, face-down on the field.
"Of course, since 'Thousand Eyes Restrict' is now face-down, the 'Earth Giant-Gaia Plate' equipped to it is also destroyed."
With its freedom restored, the image of the Rock Giant briefly flashed over Thousand Eyes Restrict before shattering into specks of light that dissipated.
"Next, I activate the effect of 'AD Changer' from the graveyard!" You Xuan explained, "This card in the graveyard is removed from play, and I select one monster on the field to change its position!"
Yuexing's expression shifted slightly. "When was this card..."
"It was one of the cards discarded by 'Angel's Charity' last turn," You Xuan smiled. "I'll change the face-down 'Thousand Eyes Restrict' back to Attack Position!"
The Thousand Eyes Restrict, now without its equipment, reappeared from beneath the face-down card, its solitary eye gleaming with an eerie wisdom.
"The status of the flipped 'Thousand Eyes Restrict' has been reset, and its effect can be used again," You Xuan continued. "Once per turn, absorb one of your opponent's monsters as equipment.
Absorb 'Angel O7' as equipment!"
Yuexing stared blankly as his Soul Card was also pulled into the swirling vortex from the underworld, drawn by the overwhelming gravity and becoming a part of the Thousand Eyes Restrict. He felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
"So that's how the Nazar Demon is used," he mumbled to himself.
The physical card "Thousand Eyes Restrict" had an effect that, while it was on the field, prevented all monsters except itself from attacking. This included monsters on both players' fields.
However, the original effect used by Bekas in the anime only prevented "opponent's monsters from attacking," so there was no attack restriction on You Xuan's side at the moment.
"Thousand Eyes Restrict' and 'Nazar Demon,' attack Mr. Tianma directly."
The two sinister monsters opened their cavities, releasing the absorbed "Angel O7" and "Darklord Beleth."
Yuexing could only raise his Duel Disk helplessly to block, and as his two trump cards took turns pressing him down, he lay on the ground, his eyes filled with deep suspicion about the world.
The two scapegoats had transformed into two Nazar Demons, and in one turn, they had taken down three of his powerful monsters.
Why was he having such a strange dream?
[Teyan Yuexing, LP: 3000 → LP: 0]
(End of Chapter)
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