Chapter 942: The Tombkeeper's Invitation
Chapter 942: The Tombkeeper's Invitation
With a single strike, the Android Telekinetic King sealed his victory by burning his opponent's life points with the Red Pit Trap. However, instead of disappearing immediately after winning, the Android stood proudly with his arms crossed over his chest, pausing for a few seconds to savor his hard-earned victory.
Finally!
Sogga couldn't remember the last time he had taken down an opponent. Since serving his current master, his opportunities to duel were already limited. Moreover, for some strange reason, it was as if he was cursed, and even when he got the chance to duel, he often ended up as cannon fodder. Before this, his greatest goal was simply to "survive until the next turn and consider it a win."
But today, his luck had turned around. Well, technically, the curse hadn't been broken, as he did die quickly. However, today his master gave him more opportunities, and although he died fast, he also revived swiftly, repeatedly crossing between the realms of the living and the dead. This constant back and forth was more effective in disrupting the opponent's mindset than staying on the field.
More importantly, he had finally landed the final blow! This alone was enough for him to boast for a year in front of the oppressive Demon Emperor Gaius.
However, as a wise man once said, happiness in this world is often a conserved quantity. When someone gains happiness, someone else must lose it.
And so it was at this moment. As Sogga gained happiness, a cheerful tombkeeper lost it.
Although You Xuan wasn't very familiar with Traps Master Li Xi De, he guessed from his own experience that most of the tombkeeper's duels were probably enjoyable. After all, this person often started with three backrow cards and an empty field, and while it was uncertain whether he would win or lose, he usually enjoyed the duels.
Traps Master Li Xi De had spent his life trapping others, but he had never felt as stifled as he did today.
His superiors had told him that he could seek guidance from the King, but he hadn't really expected to win. However, even in defeat, he hadn't anticipated such a painful loss. At this moment, Li Xi De felt that he and the person before him were incompatible, and he secretly decided that if possible, he would avoid experiencing the King's dueling skills in the future.
Oh, right, but he could encourage his master, Malik, to seek guidance from the King if the opportunity arose.
He had no other intentions; he simply thought that the King's unique dueling style, powerful skills, and distinct approach would greatly benefit duelists in terms of honing their skills and broadening their horizons.
Although Malik was once a legendary duelist, he hadn't dueled in years. Even when he occasionally did, given Mr. Izzy's status, his opponents were mostly fish in a fish pond, and he was just fishing.
However, after bullying weaker opponents for so long, Malik himself might have become rusty. With this rare opportunity, Li Xi De hoped that Malik could exchange moves with a skilled opponent to maintain his touch.
Absolutely no other intentions.
"Sorry, are you okay?"
You Xuan put away his Duel Disk and approached Li Xi De. At this moment, the gigantic palace behind them had also disappeared. This palace was a manifestation of the Royal Temple created by Li Xi De using Dark Power, serving two purposes: to attract You Xuan's attention and lure him into a duel, and to gain an advantage by making a strong first impression, making Li Xi De appear more formidable.
This wasn't just for show; high-level duelists often relied on their aura during duels. Many gestures might seem meaningless, merely boosting their fashion sense, but sometimes, that very fashion sense could overwhelm the opponent, helping them perform more consistently and gain an advantage in the duel.
Of course, this applied when both duelists were within a certain skill range. If there was a significant skill gap between them, even with various buffs like "It's not certain" and "A flickering candle in the wind," the weaker duelist could only hope for a slightly more glorious defeat.
Li Xi De, despite gaining the advantage with his strong first impression, couldn't help but feel powerless against the Android.
However, Li Xi De maintained a positive attitude and waved to You Xuan, "I'm fine."
He took a deep breath and continued, "The Duel King, the holder of the King's title, is indeed worthy of the reputation. I am no match for him."
After all, Li Xi De himself was from the underworld, and he had trapped countless opponents in his lifetime, often being criticized for "unfair victories." However, he never paid much attention to such criticisms. In a duel, the only thing that mattered was winning or losing. Whether it was through powerful monster cards or Red Pit Traps that restricted movement, the only thing that mattered was the outcome.
If he could trap his opponent into having no playable cards, it meant he was more skilled, and there was no such thing as an unfair victory.
Similarly, today, his Red Pit Trap was thoroughly countered by Sogga's full-house strategy, leaving him speechless. Losing to a stronger opponent, he wouldn't complain about the Android's targeted strategy or feel dissatisfied with his defeat.
"The tombkeeper, Li Xi De, one of the Top 8 of Dueling City, indeed has an impressive grasp of trap tactics," You Xuan said.
After a simple exchange of compliments and greetings, You Xuan added, "However, Mr. Li Xi De, you've been waiting here specifically for a duel lesson, right? It's quite a distance from here to Egypt."
Li Xi De replied, "Malik and Isis have official matters to attend to in Tong Shi Ye these days, so I accompanied them. They are quite busy and couldn't get away, so they asked me to come and invite you. They specifically instructed me that if the situation allows, they will definitely come in person."
"An invitation?" You Xuan asked.
Li Xi De explained, "It's regarding the troubles you've been facing lately. If possible, we hope you can come to Egypt. We have something to show you that might be related to the Incarnation Sect and your recent opponents."
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Li Xi De paused and turned to look at the previous gathering place of the Incarnation Sect, lowering his voice.
"You've probably already encountered the 'Demon God' by now, right?"
You Xuan pondered.
He recalled the story from the original Duel Monsters, where the Phantom Gods' affairs began with the tombkeeper siblings. Malik took the "Osiris Sky Dragon" and the "Ra Winged Dragon God" to compete in the Dueling City, while Isis, in an attempt to counter her rebellious brother, entrusted the "Obelisk Giant Soldier" to Seto Kaiba.
The tombkeepers not only guarded the Pharaoh's secrets but also the three Phantom God cards. Although the Phantom Gods no longer existed in the present world, the Three Demon Gods and the Three Phantom Gods were in opposition, and the tombkeepers might have some knowledge about them.
"It seems that not many Demon God cards were completely destroyed back then," You Xuan said. "Do the tombkeepers know any inside information?"
However, Li Xi De only shook his head, "I'm just a tombkeeper servant, and I don't know much. But I believe Malik and Isis will surely be able to resolve your doubts."
"Alright, I understand."
You Xuan nodded.
"I'll accept the invitation."
Chapter end
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