Chapter 861: As a Duelist
Chapter 861: As a Duelist
Li Hua froze.
"Not just for coming to Duel Academy, and not just for you. This applies to all new students, to all Duelists."
"Once you've chosen this path, you should respect the act of Dueling itself. Duels are not for anyone else, but for yourself."
You Xuan spoke with conviction.
"I recall you've been to Duel Academy before. Was it to meet Marutou Ryouta?"
"Yes, yes," Li Hua nodded, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"See, you hadn't even met Ryouta before, and you didn't know him. Just like how you hadn't met me before either." You Xuan smiled.
Li Hua blushed and tried to explain, "I may not have met you, but I've watched your Duels and all your public speeches."
You Xuan shook his head with a smile.
Her words made him feel like an obsessed fan telling a singer, 'I've heard all your songs, so I understand you.'
"You're still young, and there's much to learn and a long way to go."
In the anime, Li Hua's feelings for Caesar and Jida were more like idol worship than romantic love. After all, she was just an elementary school student when she first appeared, and by the end, she was only of middle school age—a clueless little loli who couldn't distinguish between idol fantasies and genuine romantic feelings.
"But despite your youth, you've already embarked on this path and become a Duelist." You Xuan continued calmly, "Once you step into this arena, age and gender become irrelevant. We are all equal as Duelists."
"If I go easy on you because you're a girl or change my tactical style, wouldn't that be disrespectful to both my opponent and the act of Dueling itself?"
The students suddenly realized the truth of his words.
Li Hua also paused for a moment, her heart stirring.
"You're telling me this, You Xuan..."
Some students immediately chimed in agreement.
"Indeed. Once we're in the arena, no matter who we are, we're all just Duelists, and we should give it our all."
Even the principal nodded in approval.
You Xuan, while Dueling, took the opportunity to impart important lessons to the newcomers, living up to his reputation as the leader of this academy.
Hmm, something feels off... Only Mitate and Mika, who knew You Xuan best, had puzzled expressions.
Well, his reasoning made sense. It's true that one shouldn't take Duels lightly just because the opponent is a little loli.
But something about You Xuan choosing the Sacrificial Fiend, a terrifying choice among his many Decks, seemed intentional.
"I understand now!"
Li Hua's spirits lifted.
"Then I'll give it my all!
My turn, I draw!"
Li Hua drew a card.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Lustful Flask' to draw two cards from my Deck."
"Then, I Summon 'Love's Maiden'!"
[Love's Maiden, ATK 800]
It was the same card she had returned to her hand last turn.
"I activate the Equip Spell 'Kiss of Cupid' to equip it to one of my 'Love's Maiden'!"
The blonde Eros, with Cupid's Arrow in hand, descended once more, glaring at You Xuan's field.
Li Hua took a deep breath.
Perfect, last turn she had placed a Maiden Token on the Thousand-eyed Sacrificial Fiend. This turn, she would take control of this ultimate weapon.
Huh? Li Hua paused.
She had just noticed that the deep, dark energy emanating from the Thousand-eyed Sacrificial Fiend had, at some point, enveloped her own field.
Three Love-struck Maidens trembled under the chilling darkness, too terrified to move.
"It seems you've noticed."
Yu Xuan chuckled and added, "Another effect of Thousand-Eyed Sacrificial Fiend. As long as this card remains on the field, all your opponent's monsters cannot attack." (Original Effect)
The actual card also has this effect, but it's not limited to the opponent's field; all monsters except Thousand-Eyed Sacrificial Fiend cannot attack.
Li Hua: "!"
Huh? Even attacks are prohibited?
If battles can't be conducted, there's no way to take the opponent's monsters.
"A close call, but a pity," Yu Xuan smiled.
Spectators: "..."
Mitate coughed.
"Well, the newcomer has learned a bit of the Yellow Lord's style, but it's still a case of Towering Magic."
Mika sighed, "Suddenly, I feel a bit sorry for this kid."
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"I set two cards, and my turn is over," Li Hua said helplessly.
"Okay, then it's my turn again."
Yu Xuan spoke slowly.
"My turn, I draw a card."
Li Hua took deep breaths repeatedly.
The situation had exceeded expectations, but she was still alive.
Regardless, she still had three Love-struck Maidens on her field, and Maidens couldn't be destroyed in battle. Plus, with Soul Barrier, it was an absolute defense. Although she was temporarily sealed from attacking and couldn't obtain the opponent's monsters, she should still be able to hold out for a while.
Furthermore, she also had set cards. The frontfield was an impenetrable absolute defense, and with the backfield formation,
at least for this turn, things should be stable.
In the following turns, she would look for opportunities to counterattack.
"The effect of Thousand-Eyed Sacrificial Fiend. Once per turn, absorb one of your opponent's monsters and gain its attack points."
The darkness of Thousand-Eyed Sacrificial Fiend unleashed again, and the shocking holographic display returned as the overwhelming darkness devoured the helpless maiden.
Li Hua: "!"
This Thousand-Eyed monster could absorb more than one equipped monster. In the actual card game, it can only absorb one monster, but in the anime, there's no limit to the number of equipped monsters. The only restriction is that this effect can only be used once per turn.
Of course, if this were a newer card, it would likely have the notation, "This card's effect can only be used once per turn." But in the ancient era of Yu-Gi-Oh!, there was no concept of "Card Name Once Per Turn."
Newcomers might find it challenging to understand the difference between "Once Per Turn" and "Card Name Once Per Turn," but it's okay.
Soon, Yu Xuan will help everyone present grasp the necessity of the "Card Name Once Per Turn" concept.
"I activate my set card!"
Li Hua revealed her backfield.
"Quick-Play Spell, 'Effect Seclusion'! When a monster activates its effect, negate that effect's activation and destroy that monster!" (GX-exclusive card, a powerful one-card defense against any monster effect, and it's a Quick-Play Spell, making it invaluable.)
Even a powerful monster like Thousand-Eyed Sacrificial Fiend couldn't withstand its strength and was blasted into fragments.
"Oh, not only do you have an absolute defense in the frontfield, but you also have such a powerful effect negation in the backfield. Impressive."
Yu Xuan nodded in approval.
Then, he smiled with narrowed eyes.
"So, what will you do next?"
Li Hua: "?!?"
(End of Chapter)
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