Chapter 372: The Right Mindset is the Most Important
Chapter 372: The Right Mindset is the Most Important
"Alien Insect·Zero, I summon thee!"
Upon seeing his ace card, this ultimate Alien Insect, finally make its appearance, Luca felt happier than he ever had in his life, even briefly entertaining the thought, "My life has been worth it."
Finally! It hasn't been easy. But with Alien Insect Zero's arrival, victory was as good as his!
"The effect of Alien Insect Zero depends on the number of types of monsters used as Fusion Material. First, the first effect."
Luca waved his hand.
"When Alien Insect Zero is Fusion Summoned using two or more types of monsters, once per turn, you can Special Summon one Reptile-Type monster from your graveyard in face-down Defense Position.
I Special Summon 'Apocalypse Alien Insect' from my graveyard in face-down Defense Position by sending the 'Alien Insect' that was discarded by 'Hand Destruction' in the first turn."
The image of Apocalypse Alien Insect flashed on the field and quickly turned into a face-down Defense Position monster card in front of him.
"Now for the second effect." Luca said, "When four or more types of monsters are used as Fusion Material, exclude one Reptile-Type monster from your graveyard from the game and send one monster on the field to the graveyard.
Similarly, exclude 'Balthus Alien Insect', which was discarded by 'Hand Destruction' from my graveyard from the game, and send your 'Grand Mole' on the field to the graveyard."
Luca paused and coldly smiled.
"Of course, due to the effect of your own 'Macro Cosmos', sending to the graveyard is equivalent to excluding from the game directly.
This time, let your own Macro Cosmos be excluded! Exclude it, I say!"
Luca was exhilarated. As Alien Insect Zero's ability was activated, it was as if the earth emperor was enveloped in a darkness that reached the heavens, only to be devoured by it and disappear without a trace.
"Hahahahaha! Exclude, damn you, exclude them all!" Luca shouted, "Die now, fight!
Alien Insect Zero attacks 'Dimensional Scout'!"
With an attack of 13,000 against a mere 800 defense, this attack would be a swift kill!
"It's over!" Luca declared.
But it wasn't.
Blocking that apocalyptic strike was a suddenly appearing turtle silhouette. A wave of electromagnetic current exploded, pushing the Alien Insect back without warning.
"What?" Luca frowned.
"The 'Super-Electromagnetic Turtle' in the graveyard, during your opponent's Battle Phase, excludes this card from the graveyard from playing, and the Battle Phase is forcibly ended."
You Xuan smiled.
"Through that 'Hand Destruction', I accumulated resources, not just you."
"Tch, so you've gained a lifeline," Luca sneered.
However, it didn't matter. Alien Insect Zero had already been successfully summoned, and it had a whopping 13,5000 attack points.
There was nothing to be afraid of anymore.
"The third effect of Alien Insect Zero. When six or more types of monsters are used as Fusion Material, draw one card from your deck once per turn."
Luca drew a card, glanced at it, and played it immediately.
"Continuous Magic Card 'Nightmare's Mirage Barrel'. During your opponent's Prep Phase, you can draw cards from your deck until you have four cards in your hand."
He waved his hand and placed two cards face-down on the field.
"I end my turn after setting two cards."
You Xuan: "My turn, draw."
"At this moment, the effect of Mirage Barrel activates, allowing me to draw until I have four cards in my hand."
Luca drew cards from his deck as well.
You Xuan watched him draw, but didn't rush to make his move. "In that situation, drawing 'Parallel World Fusion' precisely and breaking through with Macro Cosmos was impressive.
At first glance, it seemed like a self-commendation, but the more he listened, the angrier he became. Why was that?
He noticed that this person had a terrifying talent, not just in dueling, but it was as if everything they did and every word they spoke could easily influence one's mindset, which in turn affected a duelist's "momentum" and their ability to perform optimally.
Upon realizing this, Luca immediately steadied his mindset and resolved to maintain a calm demeanor no matter what his opponent did next. This was an opponent he couldn't afford to underestimate, and he needed to stay at his best.
". . . I'll also use 'Dimensional Scout' as a Tribute." You Xuan declared, "Sky ruler, embodiment of the storm, descend and reveal yourself—
"—Wind Emperor-Riza, I summon you!"
A green storm brewed, and amidst the raging winds, a towering green figure with its arms crossed slowly descended from the whirlwind.
[Wind Emperor Riza: ATK 2400]
"When Wind Emperor Riza is successfully summoned, return one card on the field to the top of the owner's deck."
You Xuan looked up at the colossal sphere floating in the sky.
"I apologize, but I'm afraid your Ultimate Alien Insect will have to exit the field here. Return 'Alien Insect Zero' to your deck. Of course, since Alien Insect Zero is a Fusion Monster, it returns to your Fusion Deck."
The towering green storm transformed into a tornado that spiraled towards the Alien Insect in the sky!
"Do you think it'll be that easy?" Luca coldly smiled. "I activate my face-down Trap Card, 'Skill Lock'! Select one card on your field; this turn, all monster effects that target the selected card are negated!"
A protective barrier appeared on Alien Insect Zero's body, blocking the Wind Emperor's tornado as if it were repelled.
"Hahahaha! Do you think I wouldn't anticipate your plan to use the Emperor's effect to launch an attack?"
Luca proudly folded his arms and laughed. It seemed that ever since he had summoned Alien Insect Zero, his cheerful smile had returned.
"Too bad! This turn, all monster effects targeting Alien Insect Zero are useless, even if you summon another Emperor."
"I activate my face-down Trap Card, 'Wind Spirit Technique - Ya'!" You Xuan declared, "By Tributing a WIND Attribute monster, select 1 card on the opponent's field and return it to the bottom of their deck.
I Tribute 'Wind Emperor Riza' to send 'Alien Insect Zero' back to the deck!"
Luca's smile froze.
Despite being blocked by the Skill Lock, the Wind Emperor didn't retreat. Instead, it exploded with even greater fighting spirit. It was as if the emperor was burning itself, its entire body disintegrating and transforming into pure energy that fused with the raging storm, charging towards the Alien Insect with unstoppable momentum.
The barrier shattered, and Alien Insect Zero was finally engulfed by the Wind Emperor's self-sacrificing attack. The green tornado, carrying the terrifying giant insect, pierced through the sky, as if disappearing beyond the horizon.
"Ahhhhhh!!!!!"
Luca was on the verge of losing control.
His Alien Insect Zero, a product of a twenty-six-fold fusion with an attack power of 13,000, had been swept away without landing a single attack. He hadn't even gotten a chance to enjoy its power.
"I know you're anxious, but hold your horses," You Xuan said with a smile.
"You never know what might happen in a duel until the very last moment. That's why having the right mindset is the most important, right?"
(End of Chapter)
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