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Chapter 444: The End of the Intense Battle
Chapter 444: The End of the Intense Battle
"D.D. Crow, effect activation!"
For veteran card players, no further introduction was needed for this card. Despite being an early release, it was once a versatile god card that swept through the competitive scene. Its secondary effect could powerfully disrupt an opponent's graveyard strategy, making it incredibly potent.
As the effect of Judgment Dragon took effect, the spectators' faces twisted in shock.
Everyone could see that this duel had long transformed into a decisive battle between Winged Dragon of Ra and Serpent God Snake. The Winged Dragon of Ra, known as the immortal phoenix, was most formidable in Malik's hands, capable of repeatedly jumping between the afterlife and the mortal realm. When special summoned, it transformed into its divine immortal phoenix form, unleashing a sweeping power.
After a series of intense back-and-forth exchanges surrounding the descent of the Winged Dragon of Ra, it seemed that Judgment Dragon had finally gained the upper hand in this tug-of-war.
The activation of D.D. Crow caused the Premature Burial that You Xuan had just activated to lose its target, becoming an empty activation. Simultaneously, the Winged Dragon of Ra was once again removed from the game, signifying that no matter what other revival cards You Xuan had, he could no longer bring back the Winged Dragon of Ra.
"How can this be? Doesn't this seal away the Winged Dragon of Ra?" Gui Ping muttered, biting his lip.
Facing the inability to use the Illusion God's power, which was his greatest reliance against the Evil God, despair almost surfaced in his eyes, yet he still looked at You Xuan with hope.
Even for You Xuan, what could he possibly do in this situation?
Judgment Dragon laughed loudly, "Struggle, struggle even more spectacularly. The more you fight, the more delectable your soul will be when you perish. Once I finish you off, along with that resurrected Illusion God, I will completely break the seal and resurrect once more!"
You Xuan, however, paid him no heed and continued on his own, "I activate the magic card 'Foolish Burial' to send a monster card from my deck to the graveyard."
He drew a card he had searched for from his deck and sent it to the graveyard, but immediately after, he flipped a face-down card on the field.
"Now, I activate that face-down card, the continuous trap 'Limit-Set Revival'."
With a grand gesture, You Xuan declared, "Special Summon 'Magical Hound – Hellhound'!"
[Magical Hound – Hellhound: ATK 800]
Judgment Dragon frowned, "Such a useless monster..."
"I activate the magic card 'Phantasm Ritual'!" You Xuan announced. "Using monsters whose total levels are 1 or higher as Tributes, I Ritual Summon 'Nezha, the Devil King of Ritual'!
I Tribute 'Magical Hound – Hellhound', Level 3, for the Ritual Summon! Descend now, the ace card bestowed by the Father of Duels—
—Nezha, the Devil King of Ritual, I summon you!"
The very first boss monster in the history of Duel Monsters made its appearance, accompanied by an endless eerie aura. A single eye that struck fear into the hearts of many opened in the darkness, like a predator lurking in the abyss, observing everything beyond.
Judgment Dragon was taken aback, "Summoning Nezha, the Devil King of Ritual at this time?!?"
As the signature ace monster of the early boss, Vellian Crowler, Judgment Dragon was undoubtedly familiar with it. Nezha, the Devil King of Ritual, possessed the ability to absorb an opponent's monster on the field as equipment once per turn, making it the earliest representation of the underworld minotaur.
Judgment Dragon's heart skipped a beat.
Damn, within the barrier, the Serpent God Snake was unaffected by any magic or trap effects, but it could only resist destruction effects when it came to monster effects.
However, the effect of Nezha, the Devil King of Ritual, was not destruction, nor was it sending to the graveyard, bouncing back, or removing from play—it was simply devouring the opponent's monster.
His majestic incarnation as the Snake God, the invincible Serpent God Snake with infinite attack, was now about to be swallowed by this tiny Nezha, the Devil King of Ritual. Judgment Dragon nearly laughed in frustration at the thought.
But he would never allow such a situation to unfold.
"I activate a continuous trap!" Judgment Dragon shouted, "Crystal Seal!" (Custom card)
As the face-down card was activated, Nezha, the Devil King of Ritual, who had just landed, was instantly encased within a massive crystal. Its entire body froze, except for that solitary eye, which continued to roll around within the crystal, yet its body couldn't move at all.
"Crystal Seal seals an opponent's monster on the field. That monster cannot attack, be Tributed, change its battle position, or activate its monster effect!"
This was a trap used by Rafael, one of the Three Musketeers of Doma, and it was also a custom-printed card by the Doma Ink Card Company.
"Nezha, the Devil King of Ritual, has been sealed as well!" Gui Ping exclaimed in dismay. "This guy is just too strong; it's ridiculous!"
In his opinion, You Xuan had already transcended to a godlike level, yet facing such an opponent, he could still find ways to break through. But even after reaching this stage, his efforts were thwarted one by one.
The more they glimpsed hope, the deeper the despair they fell into each time it was snuffed out.
"Eh?"
Gui Ping looked at his brother in confusion, but he seemed to be smiling? It was different from his usual smile. Today, his brother seemed to be taking pleasure in someone else's misfortune, a malicious smile that was so unlike his usual confident and mocking grin.
It was as if he was expecting something interesting to happen and couldn't hold back his laughter.
"It's over," Kaiba snickered. "What an interesting kid."
Gui Ping was perplexed.
But it didn't matter. A few seconds later, he understood.
".So, the effect of 'Magical Hound – Hellhound' that was just sent to the graveyard as a ritual sacrifice has been activated." You Xuan remained calm as he explained, "When 'Magical Hound – Hellhound' is sent from the field to the graveyard, add a Level 8 Fiend-Type monster from your deck to your hand."
Judgment Dragon was taken aback.
Level 8, Fiend-Type...
His pupils contracted, his face turned pale, and then his facial muscles began to twist as if he couldn't believe what was about to happen.
No, it's impossible.
How could there be such a ridiculous thing?
"Add this Level 8 Fiend-Type monster from your deck to your hand."
You Xuan revealed the card he had searched for.
"Lava Demon."
Judgment Dragon completely lost his composure.
"What are you trying to do!?"
In this final match, at the climax of the God's War, how could this kid possibly...
"I activate a face-down card," You Xuan said as he flipped the last face-down card on the field. "Trap Card, 'Three Disruptors'! Special Summon three 'Disruptor' tokens to your opponent's side of the field."
The yellow, green, and black tokens appeared and bounced onto Judgment Dragon's monster zones.
"Sorry to disturb you~"
"My apologies for the inconvenience."
"Rumble, rumble~ Rumble, rumble~"
Judgment Dragon's body began to tremble as he fully realized what was about to happen.
He understood, but he couldn't accept it.
Yes, how could he possibly accept this?
His invincible Serpent God Snake, imbued with infinite power, was about to be defeated in such a comical way?
He, the embodiment of Orichalcum, the dark side of the planet's will, had confidently returned to take back the world and pull it into the abyss, only to end up in such a laughable conclusion!?
But it was too late for him to do anything now.
He could only stare with eyes filled with anger, reluctance, and disbelief as You Xuan slowly drew the card from his hand.
"Although the 'Disruptor' tokens cannot be used as Tributes for an Advanced Summon, there's no problem using them as Tributes through card effects.
Therefore, I tribute one of your 'Disruptor' tokens and the unbeatable 'Serpent God Snake' to offer my soul and ace card to you.
Awakening from the abyss of molten lava, the power of destruction and rebirth—
—Level 8, Lava Demon!"
The destructive molten lava erupted from the cracking earth, soaring into the sky like a volcanic eruption, engulfing the massive serpent god and the entire black hole it had poked its head through.
Ignoring Attack Points and all resistances, the scorching lava was a rule-breaking force that treated all creatures equally.
Whether it was a god or a small fry, they would all be consumed.
With a piercing cry that seemed to turn into a vengeful spirit, the Serpent God Snake was helplessly devoured by the molten lava and left the field.
The Lava Demon stood tall amidst the surging flames, towering over the heavens!
"When the Serpent God Snake leaves the field, it is treated as the player's defeat," You Xuan stated calmly.
"You lose."
[Judgment Dragon: LP 0]
Endless molten lava churned and bubbled, and Judgment Dragon stood there in a daze, watching the giant lava demon towering over him, the lava tsunami rushing towards him. Suddenly, he felt a twinge of regret.
He regretted obstructing the Winged Dragon of Ra's appearance time and time again.
If given a choice, he would rather die by the hands of the divine phoenix now.
At least he wouldn't feel like a clown.
(End of Chapter)
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