Chapter 340: The Fleeting Might of a Moment
Chapter 340: The Fleeting Might of a Moment
"Summon the Evil Emperor, Gaius!"
Evil Emperor, Gaius; ATK: 2400
Marufuji Ryo's expression tightened as he beheld the legendary Dark Emperor, its figure shrouded in pitch-black mist, scarlet eyes shimmering with mystery in the darkness.
"The effect of Evil Emperor, Gaius, activates when a successful upper-level summon is performed, excluding any card on the field from play." Yu Xuan pointed at the colossal dragon dominating Marufuji's field.
"Exclude Electronic End Dragon from play!"
The Dark Overlord, rising from the shadows, emanated a sinister aura, its palms churning with dark energy.
Like a chaos source fused with countless negative emotions, it warped the air, streaking across the field like a comet. Wherever it passed, space seemed to be ripped apart by an invisible giant hand, causing the stable dimensional structure to collapse. The path of destruction extended toward the Electronic End Dragon.
Despite its mighty 16,000 ATK, the Electronic End Dragon was powerless against the might of the Evil Emperor. A direct hit from this attack would reduce it to nothingness!
"I'll activate a face-down card and use this card's effect once more." Marufuji declared, flipping a Magic card from his back row.
"I activate the Quick-Play Spell, 'Cyber Technology Zone'!"
"Oh?" Yu Xuan murmured, "You have a second one?"
"The effect of Cyber Technology Zone excludes any Fusion Monster currently face-up on the field from play until the end of this turn." Marufuji explained, "Electronic End Dragon, avoid the Evil Emperor's attack!"
A starry blue magic barrier descended once more, and the Electronic End Dragon narrowly vanished from it. The Evil Emperor's black energy sphere howled past Marufuji, missing him by inches.
"That was close."
Even the spectators couldn't help but feel relieved for Marufuji.
This duel kept them on the edge of their seats, no matter which duelist they were rooting for. Marufuji's extreme OTK-style aggressive playstyle seemed to be effortlessly countered by Yu Xuan, but a slight graze from his attacks would mean instant defeat.
Kaiser's Electronic End Dragon was visually stunning, but its every move was precarious. His opponent skillfully evaded its attacks, refusing direct confrontation, while employing a myriad of field-clearing strategies. A single misstep would result in a forced retreat.
"You managed to protect it, as expected of Kaiser." Yu Xuan remarked, "However, due to the effect of 'Temporary Truce,' no damage can be inflicted this turn."
He drew three more cards and placed them face-down in his back row. "I'll end my turn."
"During the End Phase, the effect of 'Cyber Technology Zone' activates. 'Electronic End Dragon' returns to the field, and its ATK will double once more!" Marufuji proclaimed.
"This is the epitome of my dueling style, the ultimate moment I strive for! Return in your strongest form, Electronic End Dragon!"
Electronic End Dragon, ATK: 16,000 → ATK: 32,000
"Thirty-two thousand ATK!"
The spectators were astounded, their eyes fixed on the three-headed dragon. For a moment, it seemed as though Marufuji had fused with the steel fortress-like dragon behind him.
The Electronic End Dragon embodied his dueling spirit, representing the pinnacle of his pursuit, a symbol of the highest peak in his dueling journey.
"Impressive as always." Yu Xuan smiled, "But as you're aware, a monster strengthened by 'Cyber Technology Zone' must be destroyed during its controller's next Standby Phase, right?"
This immense power was but an illusion, a fleeting beauty akin to burning one's soul and life force, and the cost was an early demise.
Marufuji returned the smile, "Thanks for the reminder, but I have a plan. My turn, draw!"
Marufuji drew a card and confidently flipped another card from his back row.
The audience erupted in excitement, witnessing an unusual strategy.
"Skipping your next Standby Phase? That's a bold move!" exclaimed the student from the Blue Dormitory. "The immense amplification from the 'Cyber Technology Zone' usually comes at the cost of your monster self-destructing during the next Standby Phase. But if you skip that phase altogether..."
"Then the 32,000 ATK Electronic End Dragon stays on the field and avoids self-destruction!" The student from the Yellow Dormitory exclaimed, grabbing his buddy next to him and shaking him vigorously in excitement. "Kaiser is just too good! This is insane!"
Marufuji Ryo glanced at his drawn card and then at Yu Xuan's three backrow cards, contemplating his next move. Instead of attacking, he revealed his hand, "I activate the Quick-Play Spell, 'Heavenly Treasure Robe'! Draw cards until both players have 6 cards in their hand!"
After replenishing his hand and reviewing his options, Marufuji made his move with a sweeping gesture.
"Now, attack! Electronic End Dragon, strike the 'Evil Emperor, Gaius'! Eternal Evolution Shockwave!"
Countless electronic pulses flowed along the silver body of the colossal dragon, rushing into its mouth like energy filling a cannon.
A dazzling flare of light erupted! It wasn't ordinary flame, but a high-density concentration of electronic energy, accompanied by a deafening roar.
With an output of 32,000, any hit would be an instant kill!
Yu Xuan, of course, wouldn't let it pass so easily, "I activate my face-down Trap Card, 'Dimensional Prison'! When an opponent's monster declares an attack, that attacking monster is removed from play!"
Electricity surged, and a rift in the dimensions exploded, forming a massive abyssal fissure that stood in the way of the Electronic End Dragon!
Marufuji's expression tightened.
Excluded from play again!
It felt like an endless pitfall, no matter how hard he tried, his strongest moves were continually thwarted.
He had created the ultimate End Dragon, burning through all his resources, yet his opponent continued to ignore his aggressive advances. Even with an output of over 30,000 ATK, his attacks felt like punching cotton.
But Marufuji still had a plan.
"I activate the Quick-Play Spell, 'Fusion Release'!" Marufuji declared.
"Release the fusion of the 'Electronic End Dragon'!"
A golden light enveloped the entire body of the Electronic End Dragon, and the three-headed steel dragon separated into three, returning to their original forms as Electronic Dragons.
"By releasing the fusion of the End Dragon, I can Special Summon the fusion materials used from the graveyard." Marufuji explained, "Therefore, I Special Summon the two 'Electronic Dragons' and one 'Proto-Electronic Dragon' used for the fusion!"
[Electronic Dragon, ATK: 2100] x2
[Proto-Electronic Dragon, ATK: 1100]
"With the 'Electronic End Dragon' gone, 'Dimensional Prison' loses its target and becomes a blank activation." Yu Xuan nodded, "However, that also means the End Dragon with 32,000 ATK is no more.
What a shame, it was a mighty dragon with impressive attack strength."
Yu Xuan feigned disappointment.
Marufuji: "..."
While that was true, hearing it from the very person responsible for the situation was infuriating.
Nonetheless, Marufuji maintained his composure, and his offense wasn't over yet.
"You may think the power of the Electronic Dragons is insufficient to defeat an emperor. But our assault is not finished yet."
A gleam flashed in Marufuji's eyes as he revealed another card in his hand.
"I activate the Quick-Play Spell, 'Limit Release'!"
(End of Chapter)
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