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Chapter 439: Auto-Pilot, You Gotta be Kidding Me?
Chapter 439: Auto-Pilot, You Gotta be Kidding Me?
"Accept the effect of 'Purify Chestnut Sphere' and draw a card from your deck!"
You Xuan opened his eyes once more and reached out to draw a card.
In that instant, as his piercing gaze shot forth, even the usually unflappable Judge couldn't help but be moved. From the very beginning of the duel, despite his inner turmoil, his expression had remained unchanged. But now, something was different.
The spark in You Xuan's eyes as he drew the card was completely unlike anything the Judge had seen until now.
And the Seal Device hanging on You Xuan's chest, which had been giving off an unsettling feeling to the Judge all this time, suddenly seemed to take on a more distinct role. One might say that it had been subtly enhancing You Xuan's power as a duelist throughout the duel, but its influence was now undeniable.
This exaggerated reaction was no longer a mere subtle assistance; it seemed to be taking center stage.
"Show's over, huh?" Kaiba thought to himself, his heart pounding as he unconsciously clenched his fists and stared at the source of the golden light.
That power, that heart-stirring feeling, the boiling passion... it could only be him!
Kaiba was certain he couldn't be wrong. Even if that guy were turned to ashes, he would still recognize that distinctive aura.
His eyes fixed on the Seal Device hanging from You Xuan's chest, and after a moment, he was even more astonished to see a vague, human-like silhouette emerging within the light.
Although the figure was indistinct, a regal aura permeated from the unclear shadow. A golden pendant hung from its chest, a cape billowed behind it, and on its forehead, the Eye of Horus seemed to pierce through all the evil in the world.
The figure seemed to have its arms crossed, and with a solemn expression, its eyes closed as if reciting something softly.
The spectators were momentarily confused, but Kaiba's heart raced as a single thought flashed through his mind—
"—Only those who can correctly recite the Divine Officer's script can harness the power of the gods."
Indeed, as You Xuan raised his head again, the Eye of Horus, similar to that of the king, was reflected on his forehead. The card he had drawn was held high, and its light tore through the sky like a newborn sun.
"'Purify Chestnut Sphere's' effect allows the drawn monster to be Special Summoned directly to the field!
The ever-changing fire of heaven and earth illuminates the earth forever! The sun god, the Winged Dragon of Ra, descend!!!"
Thunderclouds rolled and roared above the arena like angry beasts. Destructive forces brewed, and every peal of thunder trembled the soul of the earth. The waves around the island surged restlessly, and wave after wave crashed against the reef, as if the very heavens and earth were in turmoil.
And then, light appeared.
Piercing through the oppression and fear, dazzling golden light burst forth from the depths of the dark clouds, like a sharp sword unsheathed, stabbing through the dense darkness. Immediately afterwards, countless golden lights intertwined and penetrated the black clouds, showering down on the earth.
Emerging from the light was a divine bird bathed in golden radiance! Its body seemed to be made of pure gold, each feather shimmering with the sun's brilliance, as if the most primal flames from the beginning of the world were burning. Its wings spread slowly, vast and boundless, as if capable of obscuring the sky.
The legendary head of the Divine Beast, the strongest Divine Beast, the Winged Dragon of Ra, stood once more atop Duel City, after nearly a decade!
"Impossible!" The Judge could no longer keep his composure. "Purify Chestnut Sphere, with only one draw... you actually drew the strongest Divine Beast?!"
Impossible!
The spectators were equally stunned.
This generation of spectators, like Yugi and Ryuji Otogi a decade ago, were mere children playing in the mud, unaware of the existence of the "Egyptian Gods."
And they certainly never imagined that the true Egyptian God Cards would exude an aura a hundred times more powerful than the legends they had heard.
Ryuji murmured, "Such a chilling sensation... Is it even possible to fight against an opponent exuding such divine might?"
According to the teachings of the Duel Academy, a duelist's foremost priority, especially in the midst of a duel, is to maintain their "stance" and ensure their own stability. In a clash between experts, the moment one's heart is swayed by fear is often the moment they have already lost.
Facing such a divine beast and overwhelming pressure, it was already exceedingly difficult to maintain one's stance, let alone think about overpowering the opponent.
And yet, there were three such gods in the Duel City all those years ago.
Did the duelists back then have to endure this terrifying pressure in every battle?
"Tch, damn that Pharaoh. He should've stayed put in his grave instead of causing all this trouble," the Judge grit his teeth and said angrily.
"However, the strength of the strongest Egyptian God is determined by the combined original ATK of the Tributes. You used the effect of 'Purify Chestnut Sphere' to Special Summon the Winged Dragon of Ra, but without Tributes, even the strongest Egyptian God is nothing but an empty shell!"
[Winged Dragon of Ra, ATK: 0]
Hearing this, the Winged Dragon of Ra let out a piercing shriek, its eyes glowing scarlet as it glared at the Judge. Whether it saw through the false exterior to the true identity of that old acquaintance, Weevil Underwood, or was simply expressing anger at his ridicule, no one could tell.
"Ah," Yugi snapped back to the duel, his worries resurfacing. "Even if he summoned an Egyptian God, without any..."
The Eye of Horus on You Xuan's forehead shone, seemingly resonating with the golden aura of the artifact hanging on his chest. With a calm expression, he said, "Indeed, without Tributes, the Winged Dragon of Ra has no ATK.
But the Winged Dragon of Ra possesses another hidden ability."
The Judge was taken aback but quickly regained his composure and said in a deep voice, "Do you think you have what it takes to control the might of an Egyptian God?"
The Winged Dragon of Ra was not only known as the strongest of the three Egyptian Gods but also the most difficult to manipulate. Even Marik Ishtar, the heir to the Tomb Keepers, did not know the correct way to use the hidden effect of the Winged Dragon of Ra; only his darker alter ego possessed that knowledge.
Only those who can correctly recite the Divine Officer's script can harness the power of the gods—this is what it meant.
You Xuan, however, did not respond to the Judge's question. Instead, he continued as if in a trance.
"Effect of Winged Dragon of Ra: By paying 1000 Life Points, destroy all monsters your opponent controls.
Furthermore, this effect can be activated during your opponent's turn if this card was Special Summoned."
[You Xuan: 2800 LP → 1800 LP]
As he finished speaking, the golden pendant on his chest glowed once more. The majestic phantom with its regal aura reappeared, its arms crossed, and its lips moving silently as if reciting an ancient incantation.
Seeing this, the Judge's eyes widened in disbelief, finally understanding what was happening.
Not only did that damned Pharaoh leave behind the strongest Egyptian God, but it's also on auto-pilot!
It's plug-and-play, and the ancient incantation is even programmed to be recited automatically. Can you believe it?!
(End of Chapter)
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