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Chapter 892: Considering a Move to the Main Branch?
Chapter 892: Considering a Move to the Main Branch?
Jim knelt on one knee, struggling to lift his head.
At this moment, the holographic imaging system on the Duel field had just shut down, and the residual images had not completely faded. Smoke was rising from the field, and through the haze, one could barely make out the silhouette of Wang, standing tall and straight. However, the details of his appearance were unclear, making him seem distant and yet so imposing.
So strong, Jim thought instinctively.
Of course, it wasn't just strength.
It was also infuriating. Jim wasn't sure if it was a coincidence, but everything his opponent had played today—Valley of the Eternal Slumber, The Great Universe—seemed to be specifically designed to exploit his weaknesses. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that this was the worst possible matchup for Jim.
But then he reconsidered. This was their first meeting, and although Jim was well-known in his branch, his fame was limited to that small circle. He wasn't an internationally renowned Duelist.
While he didn't think his skills were inferior to those of famous professional Duelists, in terms of reputation, he felt he wasn't yet worthy of the attention of a high-level player like the Duel King.
So the thought that "he was being specifically targeted by his opponent" quickly vanished from Jim's mind.
After all, this was the almighty Wang. Would he really go to the trouble of investigating the background of an external student, tailoring a strategy specifically for him?
How could Wang possibly be so petty?
It had to be a coincidence.
Jim quickly convinced himself.
Whether it was The Great Universe or Valley of the Eternal Slumber, they were both powerful universal cards with strong suppression effects. While they were exceptionally effective against his Fossil Deck, they were also formidable against many other common Decks.
Moreover, Jim had challenged Wang, and he knew that even if he went to the Academy's main branch, he might not have the chance to witness Wang's prowess. So, he had specifically scouted various locations that You Xuan frequently visited, waiting for a long time for this opportunity to challenge him.
Given that his challenge was unexpected, how could his opponent have had the time to conduct a background check and prepare a targeted strategy in advance? If this person truly had the ability to foresee the future, calculating every opponent he would face, their entire Deck strategy and weaknesses, then that would be a part of their strength. If that were the case, then Jim couldn't complain about being targeted; he would accept his defeat gracefully.
It must have been bad luck that he happened to be in the line of fire.
However, to be fair, while You Xuan did consider that Jim played Fossils and wanted to use this opportunity to let an external student experience the harshness of the real world, he wasn't so bored as to investigate every potential opponent's strategies.
The reason he targeted Jim was simply because he happened to know that Jim played Fossils.
Oh, and also to test his Deck.
In fact, the Deck You Xuan was using was still under development and not yet complete. Valley of the Eternal Slumber and The Great Universe were both methods to lock down the Graveyard, and the recently acquired Champion Deck, "Gladiator Beast," was a powerful system that could operate almost without relying on the Graveyard.
Dimensional Gladiator Beasts were a common build during the Gladiator Beast's heyday, with the strategy of using cards like Dimensional Fissure and The Great Universe to banish both players' Graveyards. Then, the entire Gladiator Beast family would attack, return to the Deck, and Special Summon from the Deck, continuously Fusing and destroying cards, bouncing back and forth between the Deck and the field. This strategy provided a strong offense and sustainability without relying on Graveyard resources.
Combined with the excellent synergy of the Gladiator Beast system and numerous universal support cards, along with the disruptive power of a dedicated anti-Graveyard Deck, it was easy to overwhelm opponents and leave them questioning their life choices.
As for the inclusion of the Emperor cards, it was purely You Xuan testing the limits of his Destiny Force.
This was something he had been experimenting with all along. With the acquisition of numerous new Spirits, constant practice, and honing his skills against top-tier duelists in various duels, You Xuan's Destiny Force had grown significantly since his enrollment. This newfound strength allowed him to become bolder in his deck-building choices.
The Emperor Deck was the champion of the 5th World Championship in 2007, and the Sword Beast Deck was the champion of the following year, the 6th Championship in 2008.
You Xuan had long entertained an intriguing idea.
If one day, his Destiny Force could reach a level comparable to that of Wang, and he could seamlessly combine unrelated series into a cohesive deck that functioned perfectly—or even incorporate the diverse series of Kaiba's deck and still have it work—wouldn't it be possible to combine multiple generations of World Championship decks and create a "Champion Average" build?
Opening blind boxes of past championship decks and playing with whichever set he drew sounded like an exciting prospect.
But that was a matter for another time.
By attempting bold deck constructions, he was also exploring his own limits. The closer he pushed himself, the more he realized how much further he had to go and how much room there was for improvement.
"It seems I've lost."
Jim didn't seem discouraged; he merely sighed in regret.
"There's always someone better; that's a fact. I thought that even against Wang, I'd at least have a fighting chance. But now it seems..."
He shook his head with a bitter smile.
This was probably the most humiliating duel he had ever played in his life.
He even had a strange feeling that he hadn't really dueled at all.
He hadn't been able to do anything.
But You Xuan smiled, "I can tell that you're quite skilled."
"Are you comforting or mocking me?" Jim asked helplessly.
It was only natural for him to feel this way. He felt like he had no room to showcase his skills in this duel, as if he were being toyed with by the unbeatable Wang and The Great Universe.
No, even in the final turn, when Mr. You Xuan became slightly more serious, the terrifying power displayed by his Sword Beast Deck made Jim doubt if he could have been a match even without the Underworld Lockdown.
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You Xuan shook his head.
"I'm serious. It seems like you didn't even use your full power, right?"
As You Xuan spoke, he glanced at Jim's sealed eye.
Jim touched his eye and paused.
Then he shook his head and smiled.
"Well, when I was little, the person who gave me this eye said that it would awaken when I fought for an important friend one day. I'm not sure how to use it, to be honest."
You Xuan nodded.
It was definitely worth studying.
As for the Fossil Deck, there was no need to even mention its value.
With this in mind, You Xuan smiled mysteriously and patted Jim on the shoulder.
"Have you ever considered transferring to the main campus and joining our lab?"
Jim was taken aback.
"Huh?"
(End of Chapter)
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