Chapter 873: Deep Abyss Combo
Chapter 873: Deep Abyss Combo
"Damage equals the effect of a Crawling Beast, search for a Crawling Beast-Type monster from the Deck!"
Professor Cobra drew a card from his Deck, swiftly selecting and playing a monster card from it.
"I took 900 points of damage, so I Special Summon a monster from my Deck with an ATK value below that."
"Special Summon the second Venomous Cobra!"
Once again, the thickly scaled white cobra monster appeared, its long body swaying its tail and hissing venomously, a truly fearsome sight.
[Venomous Cobra, ATK 100]
"At this moment,"
You Xuan revealed a card in his hand.
"I activate the Quick-Play Spell 'End of Time' from my hand! When an opponent successfully Special Summons a monster, I can choose and activate a Field Spell Card from my Deck."
The field suddenly transformed, and the sun, obscured by dark clouds, emitted a hazy glow, illuminating the desolate ruins below.
Then, like a tsunami, water surged over the ruins, instantly filling the entire space. The ground beneath the sea began to tremble, the earth cracked, and ancient structures rose with bubbling water and dust.
"I activate the Field Spell 'Legend City - Atlanantis' from my Deck," You Xuan said. "This card increases the ATK and DEF of Water Attribute monsters by 200 points and decreases the Level of all Water Attribute monsters in my hand and on the field by 1 star."
[Deep Ravine Soldier, ATK 1800 → ATK 2000]
Professor Cobra remained silent.
The troublesome soldier's ATK had risen to 2000. Although it seemed like a mere 200-point increase, it had elevated the monster from a low-level attacker to an Upper-Level Monster, making it even more troublesome.
"I set two cards in the backfield, and my turn ends."
Amon observed quietly from the side.
The Deep Ravine Soldier, a monster with Reflect ability. This monster's ability seemed to be a perfect counter to Professor Cobra's Viper King.
Was this monster chosen for the battle intentionally by the King? Could it be that he knew Professor Cobra's tactics from the start?
"My turn, draw!"
Professor Cobra stood up and spoke in a low voice.
"Do you know the characteristics of the Viper King and my Venomous Cobra Deck? Otherwise, how could you have guessed correctly?"
"Do I know or not?"
You Xuan smiled playfully.
"What do you think?"
Professor Cobra gritted his teeth.
Aside from their skills, the Duel King was indeed as infuriating as the legends described. He had also heard that provoking anger was part of the King's dueling style. Once one lost their temper in front of this man, they would fall into his rhythm and be close to defeat.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Hells' Domain'!" Professor Cobra shouted. "Special Summon a 'Metal Devil Token' to my field!"
A magical barrier formed on the ground, and a small metal figure appeared within it, like a floating doll.
[Metal Devil Token, ATK 0]
"Then, I Tribute 'Venomous Cobra' and 'Metal Devil Token' to Summon once more—
—Viper King Vinomirion!!!"
The two Tribute monsters on the field were swallowed by a dark swamp and disappeared. From the darkness, a cloud of venom erupted, first forming countless flying snakes—the fingers of the Viper King. Then, dangerous eyes appeared, followed by the erect body of the serpent, and finally, a red cloak symbolizing the king's status.
[Viper King Vinomirion, ATK 0]
"And with the increase in Crawling Beast in the Graveyard, the power of Viper King also rises!"
【Viper King Vinomirion, ATK 0 → ATK 3500】
"Additionally, at this moment, the effect of the Continuous Spell 'Treasure Scroll of the Underworld' is activated!" Cobra exclaimed, "I used two monsters as Tributes for an Advanced Summon, and I'll draw two more cards from my deck!"
Cobra drew his cards with force.
He then looked at You Xuan's field and spoke with a cold voice.
"Do you still plan to use that disgusting soldier to bounce the Viper King next turn? I won't let you have your way! It's time for you to witness the truly unshakeable authority of the Viper King!"
"Go, Viper King Vinomirion, tear that Deep Ravine Soldier to shreds!"
The Viper King let out a sharp cry, seemingly enraged by the Water Attribute warrior who had embarrassed it earlier. It charged forward as if seeking revenge.
You Xuan: "Then, I activate the Continuous Trap 'Gravitation Network'.
Both players' monsters with 4 or more stars cannot attack!"
A wave of gravity descended, and the formidable Viper King was immediately pinned to the ground by an invisible force, letting out two painful hisses as it struggled to move.
"So that's how it is!" Amon's eyes lit up, "The Gravitation Network sealed Cobra's attack, but the Deep Ravine Soldier, originally a Level 4 monster, was reduced to Level 3 due to the field effect of 'Legend City - Atlanantis', and thus was unaffected by the Gravitation Network."
Only Cobra was sealed, while the Deep Ravine Soldier could bounce cards on the field each turn by discarding a card from his hand, and with its current impressive 2000 ATK, it could maintain pressure.
A truly kingly tactic.
Cobra clenched his fist, "Even my attacks are sealed?"
"What's the matter? Professor, didn't you want me to witness the unshakeable authority of the Viper King?" You Xuan teased, "If you don't attack, I won't be able to feel anything."
Cobra's face remained cold.
"Don't get too cocky, kid."
He glanced at the card he had just drawn.
Although his offense was thwarted again, the Advanced Summon of the Viper King and the two new cards drawn with Treasure Scroll of the Underworld also presented another option.
"I set a card, and my turn is over."
Cobra said coldly.
"My turn, I draw."
You Xuan drew a card, pausing for a moment.
"At this moment, I activate the effect of 'Killer Snake' in the Graveyard.
This card, when in the Graveyard, during your Standby Phase, can be returned to the hand from the Graveyard." (Old effect)
A green snake's shadow flashed by. You Xuan showed the monster card that had returned from the Graveyard and added it to his hand.
Cobra's eyebrows furrowed even more.
Killer Snake was a Water Attribute monster that could be used as a cost for the Deep Ravine Soldier. And each turn, after discarding it, it could be retrieved back to the hand on the next turn.
With the Deep Ravine Soldier's bounce ability, a one-way sealing trap, and now an unlimited supply of ammunition, what a formidable power from the underworld!
You Xuan had used this tactic in the early days of the academy, but the outsiders, Cobra and Amon, were seeing it for the first time, and they couldn't help but be amazed—mainly Amon as a spectator, while Cobra, as a participant, felt a bit stifled.
"Then I discard the 'Killer Snake' that just returned to my hand, as a cost to activate the effect of 'Deep Ravine Soldier'."
You Xuan discarded another card from his hand into the Graveyard.
"Bounce 'Viper King Vinomirion' back to your hand again!"
(End of Chapter)
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