Chapter 294: The Reclusive Outsider
Chapter 294: The Reclusive Outsider
"I choose you!"
Beastman A pointed at Beastman C.
"Based on the effect of the side card, you can draw one to three cards from your deck!"
"Hahaha, brother, you're too kind. In that case, I choose to draw three cards from my deck." Beastman C laughed as he drew his cards.
Beastman A: "And I regain 6,000 life points!"
[Beastman Trio, LP 4000 → LP 10000]
A sharp glint flashed in the eyes of Beastman C, who had drawn three cards, and he let out a sinister laugh.
"Thank you, brother, for the cards. Now I've drawn what I need."
He waved his hand and slapped down a magic card he was holding.
"Continuous Magic: 'Unity of the Clan'! All Beast-Warrior-Type monsters on the field gain an additional 800 ATK!"
The third identical continuous magic card appeared on the field. The effects of the three cards stacked, and a golden light akin to the flaming aura of a Super Saiyan engulfed all the Beast-Warriors.
[Bloodaxe Hatchetman: ATK 3500 → ATK 4300]
[Dark Scorpion Burglars: ATK 3900 → ATK 4700]
[Alus, the Beast of Silver Land: ATK 3400 → ATK 4200]
"This is the power of our brotherhood, an ironclad formation!" Beastman A shouted.
In an instant, three god-level monsters surpassed the power of the Obelisk!
Three against one, with their brotherhood united—there was simply no way they could lose this hand.
"I proceed to summon 'Goblin Attack Force'!"
[Goblin Attack Force: ATK 1300]
"Of course, it's also a Beast-Warrior-Type," Beastman C said. "With the effects of three 'Unity of the Clan' cards, its ATK increases by 2400!"
[Goblin Attack Force: ATK 1300 → ATK 3700]
"Furthermore," Beastman C continued with a cold smile, "the effect of 'Goblin Attack Force' allows this card to directly attack the opponent's Life Points."
The three beastmen started to cackle sinisterly.
With an attack power nearing four thousand and the ability to strike directly, all it would take was a single touch, and their opponent would be finished.
"However, it's a shame that during the first turn of a free-for-all, none of the players can attack, so you get to live for one more turn," Beastman C said. "But this applies to you as well. You won't be able to attack during your next turn either. So, we still have the advantage when it comes to the right to attack. As soon as the turn to attack comes, it'll be your end."
He drew another card.
"Then I activate the magic card 'Living Doll Offerings'! By sacrificing one monster, I can special summon a Level 7 monster from my hand."
Beastman C looked at the big brother beside him.
"Big brother, may I borrow your monster?"
"Go ahead, don't be shy, little brother," the eldest brother said generously.
"In that case, I'll sacrifice 'Alus, the Beast of Silver Land' and special summon a Level 7 Beast-Warrior from my hand! Come forth, 'Wild Wolf Guardian'!"
[Wild Wolf Guardian: ATK 2700]
"And just like before, with the effect of the triple 'Unity of the Clan' cards, its ATK increases!"
[Wild Wolf Guardian: ATK 2700 → ATK 5100]
Attack power of 5100!
Even higher than the legendary Five-Headed Dragon! With 10,000 life points and the might of the Five-Headed Dragon, how can we lose this hand?
"Hehe, even though I think you have no chance, it's better to be safe. I'll add one more card: the continuous magic card 'Toll'!" Beastman C said. "As long as this card is on the field, all players must pay 500 life points to declare an attack."
The three beastmen cackled sinisterly in unison.
"We have a total of 10,000 life points, which is more than enough. As for you... hehe."
Then, they added the final layer of insurance.
Beastman C glanced at the card he had drawn—a Trap Card—'Blasting Fusion'.
An incredibly powerful trap that could directly destroy an opponent's monster during the attack phase. With this, their strategy was virtually flawless.
"I set one card in the backrow and end my turn." Beastman C declared.
It was an impenetrable formation with no weaknesses.
"You still have a chance to surrender now," Beastman A said with a cold smile. "Confess who sent you and what your purpose is, and perhaps we'll let you die a less painful death."
"Hmm, this formation is indeed giving me a headache," You Xuan said.
Beastman A frowned.
Although his opponent was talking, he couldn't sense any urgency in his tone.
Why?
I've set up such a perfect field, why isn't he running scared?
"My turn, draw," You Xuan said. "Then, let's start by borrowing that 'Hand Destruction' card you lent me and using the resources it provides.
I banish 'Alien Warrior' of the Light Attribute and 'Stubborn Magician' of the Dark Attribute from my graveyard.
Offering the souls of Light and Darkness to the Chaos Zone, I call forth a legendary warrior! Creation of the Heavens and Earth—
—Chaos Soldier, the Messenger of Creation, I summon you!"
The sword energy tore through the chaos, and the Messenger of Creation descended arrogantly amidst a golden storm.
[Chaos Soldier, the Messenger of Creation: ATK 3000]
"It's actually the Messenger of Creation!"
"It's that swordsman!"
The three beastmen were shocked.
Evidently, the Messenger of Creation had gained quite a reputation from its long battle against the Orichalcos, and even these subordinates of the Spirit World had heard of its fame.
"Calm down," Beastman A was the first to regain his composure, and he soothed his teammates, "Even if it's the Messenger of Creation, it's impossible for it to instantly take down all three of us."
"Is that so?" You Xuan smiled.
The three beastmen were startled.
The field changed abruptly, as if a new seal formation had been unleashed, spreading across You Xuan's field.
"Declare a monster type. Monsters of the declared type cannot attack during the turn they are summoned. Of course, I declare Warrior-Type!"
"Uh..." You Xuan was momentarily speechless. He wanted to say that with the 'Light of Protection Seal' in play, he couldn't declare an attack anyway. Or perhaps the appearance of the Great Opening had triggered some kind of reflexive response? Were they really that afraid of the Great Opening? But it didn't matter, as he hadn't planned to attack anyway.
"I activate the Magic Card, 'Level Down.' Pay 500 Life Points to lower the Level of a monster on the field or in your hand during this turn. Pay 500 Life Points per Level."
He pointed at the Great Opening. "I pay 3500 Life Points to lower the Level of 'Chaos Soldier, Messenger of Creation' by 7 Levels!"
{You Xuan: 4000 LP → 500 LP}
In an instant, his life points dropped to a mere 500, leaving the three Beastmen stunned.
What kind of move was this? Why would he voluntarily put himself in such a vulnerable position?
And typically, 'Level Down' should be used to lower the level of a monster in your hand and then summon a higher-level monster, right? What's the point of lowering the level of a monster that's already on the field?
"Normal Summon: 'Cyber Dragon.'"
{Cyber Dragon: Attack 0}
"Cyber Dragon's effect: Remove this card and one card in my hand from play, then return a card from my Graveyard to the top of my deck."
You Xuan retrieved a card that had been sent to the Graveyard.
"So, I return the 'Silent Magician' that you guys discarded last turn to the top of my deck."
You Xuan then played another card. "Equip Spell: 'Black Pendant.' Equip to the Messenger of Creation. Increases the equipped monster's attack by 500 points."
{Chaos Soldier, Messenger of Creation: Attack 3000 → 3500}
"Even so, its attack still falls short of any of our Beast-Warrior monsters," Beastman B frowned. "Besides, even if its attack increases, you still can't attack."
"Indeed." You Xuan smiled.
At that moment, he looked at the three Beastmen as if they were already dead.
Some people are already dead; they just don't know it yet.
"From my hand, I activate a Magic Card—
—'Grand Reversal Riddle'!"
The image of the magic card appeared behind You Xuan.
"Send all cards in your hand and on the field to the Graveyard, then guess the type of the top card of your deck." You Xuan smiled. "If you guess correctly, we swap life points."
Beastman Trio: "..."
What?!
What kind of ridiculous card is this?
The three divine messengers were instantly flustered.
In an instant, they seemed to understand why this person had refused the offer of triple life points and why they had to share life points. So, this was his plan all along?
"So, I send all the cards in my hand and on the field to the Graveyard, then draw a card from my deck. Let's see... I guess it's a Monster Card."
You Xuan drew a card.
Then he revealed the 'Silent Magician' in his hand and smiled slightly.
"Lucky me, it seems to be a monster indeed."
Beastman Trio: "..."
"Therefore, we swap life points."
{You Xuan: 500 LP → 10,000 LP}
{Beastman Trio: 10,000 LP → 500 LP}
"Damn it!"
Beastman A gritted his teeth. They had been too careless. He had thought that with such a perfect setup, there was no way his opponent could turn the tables, but he never expected that You Xuan had no intention of fighting in the first place.
But it wasn't their fault. After all, the spirit world tended to be more conservative, and who could have imagined that there would be such an autistic playstyle that completely disregarded interaction with the opponent?
"Don't panic," Beastman B said. "We still have some life points left. Even with just 500, our impregnable formation—"
"The effect of 'Grand Reversal Riddle' has been resolved. Now, a new chain is generated."
You Xuan drew a card from the Graveyard and calmly revealed it.
"The second effect of 'Black Pendant.' When this card is sent from the field to the Graveyard, inflict 500 points of damage to your opponent."
Beastman Trio: "..."
Huh?
The image of the Black Pendant appeared, and a green shockwave surged towards the trio.
In the end, the three Beastmen were left utterly bewildered.
Who am I? Where am I? How did I die?
{Beastman Trio: 500 LP → 0 LP}
Well, this chapter is a bit shorter. I had planned to update with the next part today, but I suddenly had to leave for a business trip and catch a train at noon, so I'll have to leave it at that for now.
Hmm, but I've been doing daily updates of about 10,000 characters lately, and it's been a week since I last slept more than six hours a day. It feels like I'm cultivating immortality ()
(End of Chapter)
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