Chapter 429: Double Barrier
Chapter 429: Double Barrier
"Second Barrier, Orichalcum Power, activate!"
A second green light shot into the sky, forming a green halo that encircled the original barrier. This halo, as if inscribed with mystical runes, slowly rotated above the ground, further sealing off the dueling arena like an impenetrable cage.
"The second barrier is activated as well," Kyei Ping murmured, his eyes reflecting his growing concern as he looked at You Xuan.
With the activation of this new barrier, the Orichalcum mark on the Judge's forehead seemed to glow even brighter, and the surging power within him became more abundant, as if a beast was lurking within the cage, ready to burst forth.
"The second barrier of Orichalcum, Orichalcum Power," the Judge stated calmly. "This card's name is treated as 'Orichalcum Barrier' and has the same effects as the first barrier."
"Additionally, it gains a new ability. Once per turn, during your Main Phase, you can recover 500 life points for each monster on your field."
The Judge paused briefly before continuing, "I currently have one 'Mako Fortress Gilgad' on my field, so I recover 500 life points."
A transparent wave of energy radiated from the massive fortress and flowed into the Judge's body.
[Judge: LP 2200 → LP 2700]
"Finally, I set three cards and end my turn." The Judge added, "At the end of this turn, the effect of 'Mako Fortress Gilgad' is also activated. At the end of each of my turns, Special Summon 1 'Robot Token' in face-up Defense Position on my field."
A small robot appeared in mid-air and landed on the field, crouching defensively at the front of the arena.
[Robot Token: 0 DEF]
"As long as this Token is on the field, your opponent can only attack it."
Yu Xuan and Ameruda had encountered this Mako Fortress during their duel, so they were already familiar with its effects.
"My turn, draw!" Yu Xuan drew a card and flipped his set cards simultaneously. "I activate the Trap Card, 'Goblin's Business Tactics.' Draw a number of cards from your deck equal to the number of 'Goblin's Business Tactics' in your Graveyard, plus one. Then, select one card from your hand and return it to the bottom of your deck."
Yu Xuan flipped another set card on his field, revealing another "Goblin's Business Tactics."
Both Business Tactics were activated simultaneously.
"At this moment, I activate the Quick-Play Spell Card, 'Emergency Food'!" Yu Xuan declared. "Send all Spell and Trap Cards you control to the Graveyard, and gain 1000 Life Points for each card sent. I send these two 'Goblin's Business Tactics' and the Continuous Trap Card, 'Cosmic Shrink,' to the Graveyard, recovering 3000 Life Points."
All three set cards on Yu Xuan's field transformed into golden light and flowed into his body.
[Yu Xuan: LP 2800 → LP 5800]
"With this, both 'Goblin's Business Tactics' have been sent to the Graveyard during the resolution of 'Emergency Food's' effect. Additionally, the five cards sent to the Graveyard by 'Take Over 5' during the first turn included a third 'Goblin's Business Tactics.' According to the effect of 'Goblin's Business Tactics,' I draw four cards for each activation and return one card from my hand to the bottom of my deck. With two activations, I draw eight cards and return two cards."
With two consecutive draws of four cards and the return of one card each time, Yu Xuan's hand was now supplemented with a total of six cards.
"Resolution of effects is now complete. Proceed to the next Standby Phase."
[Styx Frog: ATK 0 / DEF 100]
"Wow, you've not only drawn a lot of cards in one go and cleared your backfield, but you've also created the conditions for the Styx Frog's appearance." The Judge chuckled, "And on top of that, you've significantly boosted your Life Points."
He let out a cold laugh.
"Such a crisp and efficient tactic, whether it's offense, defense, or sustainability, it's all top-notch. Could this really be something that the former Fujiki You Xuan was capable of?"
You Xuan frowned.
"Who are you, really?" The Judge asked bluntly, his face cold.
A brief moment of silence ensued.
"I don't know what you're talking about." You Xuan replied nonchalantly.
"Don't play dumb with me. Let's get this straight." The Judge said coldly, "I've investigated you thoroughly. From the birth of a human named 'Fujiki You Xuan', your life trajectory, and your path as a duelist all seemed so mediocre.
Yet, in such a short time, you've made astonishing progress and even reached the pinnacle of this world. Those foolish mortals may be fooled by you, but I certainly won't be.
If you have any ulterior plans and are concerned about your true identity being exposed, rest assured. With this second barrier, I've set up a sound barrier so that our conversation remains private and cannot be overheard by others."
Pausing for a moment, the Judge narrowed his eyes, "Now, tell me, where do you come from? Are you a high-level spirit? Or perhaps, like Tragoedia, were you born from unimaginable darkness in the heart? Or are you a powerful soul residing in a vessel, like the Nameless Pharaoh?
Or maybe..."
He lowered his voice, ".are you, like me, a deity from another realm?"
You Xuan was taken aback by the suggestion.
Suddenly, he realized that the Snake Deity seemed to consider him a peer.
Apparently, in the eyes of this Snake Deity, there was only one possible explanation for how a once-mediocre duelist could suddenly become a godlike player—a hidden power.
Either he had picked up a shiny trinket inhabited by the remnant soul of a powerful ancient grandfather, or he had awakened and taken over his physical body, like a crayfish.
In the Judge's eyes, You Xuan was not only a despicable and vicious player but also a shady and inscrutable individual with unfathomable strength, leading him to secretly categorize You Xuan alongside Tragoedia and the Evil God Zorc.
".I am who I am, whether you believe it or not."
Having guessed the Judge's train of thought, You Xuan didn't mind and continued nonchalantly.
"Using 'Styx Frog' as Tribute, I perform an Advanced Summon! From the abyss of evil, the Dark Emperor emerges—
—'Evil Emperor Gaius', Summon!"
A deafening roar filled the air as if infinite darkness had devoured the heavens and the earth. An enormous being, seemingly condensed from pure darkness and shimmering with blue-violet arcs of electricity, descended from the abyss.
Evil Emperor Gaius, Summon!
[Evil Emperor Gaius: ATK 2400]
"When Evil Emperor Gaius is successfully summoned, exclude from the game any card on the field."
"Nice!" Kyei Ping exclaimed, "Mako Fortress Gilgad' is unaffected by any Spell and Trap effects, but it can be bypassed by monster effects!"
You Xuan waved his hand.
"Evil Emperor Gaius, exclude 'Mako Fortress Gilgad'!"
(End of Chapter)
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