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Chapter 295: Dark Item
Chapter 295: Dark Item
The beastmen trio remained dazed, their gazes unfocused, even as they lay defeated on the ground. The three brothers exchanged glances, seeing the same hurt and bewilderment in each other's eyes.
"Could the three of us really have lost just like that?"
They had erected an impenetrable formation and possessed a combined life point total of 10,000, yet they had been effortlessly taken down in a three-on-one battle. Could the disparity between duelists in this world be so vast?
It was only then that they recalled the rumors about duelists from another world, whose mastery of their decks was said to be unparalleled. The strength of the strongest among them far exceeded what was considered normal in this world.
Though these ancient rumors had been around for ages, not many believed them. After all, the stories seemed far-fetched, and none had ever actually witnessed such powerful duelists.
But now, at least these three beastmen brothers were starting to become believers.
Moreover, what they were experiencing was slightly different from the legends. Dueling with these interdimensional powerhouses wasn't just about being overwhelmed by their ability to take them out in one turn; it also evoked a sense of futility, as if everything they did was pointless, coupled with a deep sense of injustice that they had been defeated so effortlessly.
A duel was supposed to be a ritualized battle to determine a winner.
So, they felt that what had just transpired couldn't really be considered a duel.
It would be more accurate to say that they had been "duelled."
The only one having fun was their opponent, and the only difference between beating them and dueling against a wall might be that seeing their hurt and pained expressions after being "duelled" brought even more satisfaction.
However, the eldest of the beastmen brothers was quick to recover, soon realizing that they might still have a chance.
In the world of elves, duels were a matter of life and death. The fact that they were still alive despite their apparent defeat could only mean one thing—their opponent had shown mercy.
There was still hope!
Beastman A immediately understood that this might be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so he quickly spoke up, "Your dueling prowess is unparalleled, ancient and modern. I am truly convinced and submit to your greatness."
He knew that now was the time to use his silver tongue to his advantage, hoping that such a high-caliber big shot might spare them, lowly minions, a way out.
"I just have a few questions," You Xuan said.
As expected.
The beastmen trio's spirits lifted as they saw an opportunity.
"Ask away, big shot. We'll tell you everything we know," they said eagerly.
"Haha, of course, you will," You Xuan replied with a smile.
It was then that the three brothers noticed their surroundings had subtly changed. The sky seemed to be veiled in darkness, and an unsettling mist swirled around them. The encroaching darkness engulfed the trees, the forest, the sky, and the earth, as if a vortex of shadows was forming.
You Xuan stood at the heart of this darkness, as if he were the master of this lightless realm, while they were trapped within it, helpless.
The beastman's face turned as white as a sheet as he stammered, "Th-this is the legendary Dark Game!"
"Oh? You know quite a bit," You Xuan remarked, unperturbed as he slowly pulled out a half-pendant shard from his pocket.
The fragmented pendant glowed with a faint golden light, and it was from this object that the endless darkness emanated.
This was the first Dark Item that You Xuan had obtained.
In fact, he had studied alchemy extensively with Dedesma, poring over numerous ancient texts. He soon discovered that alchemy in this world might be a form of Dark Game or, at the very least, highly related to it. This explained why Dedesma, as a top-tier alchemist, was also highly skilled in Dark Games.
Thus, after his extensive theoretical studies, he had already learned a great deal about the use of Dark Power on paper. It was only now, with his first Dark Item in hand, that he finally had the opportunity to put his knowledge into practice.
You Xuan took slow steps forward, and as he did, the surging darkness behind him pressed closer, as if converging on the three beastmen.
They had heard that even in other worlds, duelists who mastered the power of the Dark Game were among the elite. Encountering such a formidable figure today, the three could only huddle together, trembling.
"Sp-spare our lives!"
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You Xuan quickly finished them off.
But of course, he soon realized there wasn't much to ask. They knew very little about the mission, and the key information was likely held by the connector who would be arriving soon.
Perhaps the organization was cautious about situations like this, fearing intelligence leaks. After all, winning through the rules of the Dark Game would inevitably lead to the extraction of information, making leaks all too easy.
Moments later, as the dark mist dissipated and You Xuan re-emerged, he already had additional company.
After this initial test, You Xuan realized that although he had crossed the Transcendent threshold without relying on the power of the sprites, his strength wasn't particularly strong or proficient yet.
While he had won the duel, forcing his opponents to speak through the Dark Power seemed to be his limit. He couldn't take their lives through game rules, nor could he completely control their actions, brainwash them, or turn them into his puppets.
It could be due to his lack of skill or insufficient power levels.
If he won the other half of the fragment from Xue Blowing Snow and completed this artifact, there might be a significant boost.
No, before that, this "Sealing Device," as the sprites called it, seemed like a powerful item in itself. That might prove useful as well.
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As it turned out, You Xuan's decision to finish the battle quickly was the right one. Not long after he disposed of the trio, a tall and burly demon figure emerged from the other side of the woods.
You Xuan narrowed his eyes, recognizing this monster from the anime.
What a character! It even had a decent role in the show.
A five-star demon, the Overlord of the Dark Realm, with an attack power of two thousand.
Don't be fooled by its five-star rating; according to the Manji Bros' theory, it had "faced off against a Duel King" back in the day. This guy was a trump card in the hands of a Dark Duelist during the Duel Kingdom arc, and its demise back then was quite tragic.
The Dark Duelist had summoned a monster called "Dark City," which looked like a floating fortress. But due to the King's bluff, it was claimed that a Cannon Turtle shot down the "Hover Ring," causing the fortress to lose its ability to hover and crush the Dark Duelist's own monster.
This unfortunate Devil King of the Makai was one of those who had been crushed to a pulp.
After its brief and bitter stint in DM, this monster found new employment in GX, joining the ranks of Manjiura as one of his underlings.
This made You Xuan wonder if this place was one of the twelve dimensions ruled by the King in the anime.
Perhaps the King hadn't appeared yet, which was why it was currently occupied by the Orichalcum forces?
But for now, the Devil King of Makai stood before him. So, You Xuan temporarily set aside his doubts and, like the cannon fodder that had already been disposed of, presented his task card.
The Devil King also presented his task card, confirming their identities like a secret password.
He nodded, put away his card, and frowned as he asked, "Just you alone? Weren't there supposed to be four of you?"
(End of Chapter)
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