Chapter 957: A Surefire Suicide
Chapter 957: A Surefire Suicide
You Xuan understood, "The original controller of Lava Golem is you."
"Indeed," Malik confirmed, "So Lava Golem returns to my field!
Come back, Lava Golem!"
The iron cage in front of You Xuan suddenly vanished, and the Lava Golem above him turned into a burning meteor that dissipated. The meteor gathered and reformed into a burning giant on Malik's field.
"But is this really a good idea?" You Xuan smiled, "Recalling Lava Golem as a 3000 ATK attacker is a good move, but by doing so, won't it be disastrous to take another 1000 damage next turn?"
"There's no need to worry about that," Malik said, "I activate the Equip Spell 'Dull Ax' to equip Lava Golem.
The equipped monster gains 1000 ATK, and its effects are negated!"
[Lava Golem, ATK 3000 → ATK 4000]
Isis, standing by, couldn't help but silently cheer for her brother.
By regaining control of Lava Golem, Malik not only significantly boosted its ATK but also avoided effect damage, turning the side effect of Dull Ax into a positive effect.
Despite not playing for years, Malik's foundation of strength remained solid.
"Impressive," You Xuan said, "However, even so, under the effect of 'Light of Sealing Sword', Lava Golem still can't declare an attack."
"I know that!" Malik exclaimed.
"Quick-Play Magic 'Tornado', destroy 'Light of Sealing Sword'!"
A black tornado swept across the field, shattering the Light Seal Domain that had sealed Malik's field into dust.
"Now that the attack block is lifted!" Malik declared, "Lava Golem, attack 'SubmarineROID'!"
Lava Golem roared, and the Dull Ax in its hand seemed to be infused with the high temperature of the lava on its body. With a swing of the ax, the heat distorted space.
Although SubmarineROID had a self-protection effect of switching to Defense after attacking, it couldn't trigger this effect as it was sealed by 'Element Absorber' last turn, preventing all three submarines from attacking. Thus, it remained in Attack Position.
The ax fell, splitting the submarine in two, and it exploded on You Xuan's field.
"During the battle, I activate the effect of 'Gigamachine City' once more," You Xuan said, "I send a Machine-Type monster from my Deck to the Graveyard, and only during the damage calculation, I switch the ATK and DEF of the SubmarineROID."
[SubmarineROID, ATK 800 → ATK 1800]
[You Xuan, LP 3500 → LP 1300]
You Xuan staggered back two steps from the sudden massive damage. Malik, seeing the attack go through, couldn't help but feel a surge of confidence, believing that victory was within reach.
However, he was also aware that his opponent was cunning, and with his own LP dwindling, he knew he couldn't afford to be careless. If the opponent used some random move to bring the submarine back to the field and hit him with a torpedo, he'd be finished.
But he had a countermeasure.
"I activate the Spell Card 'Nightmare's Iron Barrier'!" Malik declared, "Both players cannot attack for the next two turns!"
The Nightmare's Barrier sealed the field, like a cage enclosing You Xuan's field. It was the same card Malik had used when he controlled puppet dolls to battle Atem with Sky Dragon.
"Finally, I Set two cards. End Phase."
Even Isis, watching from the sidelines, felt that Malik's response this turn was flawless. In just one turn, he had turned the tables, defusing various crisis strategies set up by his opponent, counterattacking to this extent, and even setting up defenses for the next turn.
Isis wondered if she could have done better in such a situation.
You Xuan: "My turn, Draw Phase."
You Xuan glanced at the Lava Golem on Malik's field and smiled, "As expected of Mr. Malik, to be able to wield the power of Lava Golem so skillfully.
But even though I may sound arrogant, there are some things where, although Mr. Malik is a pioneer, I believe I've ventured further down this path."
"What?" Malik furrowed his brows.
"I'm going to use Mr. Malik's Lava Golem as a Tribute and send this monster to you."
You Xuan raised his hand.
"Volcano Couple, Volcano Queen, Summon!!"
Malik: "???"
There's another expert?!
The invincible Lava Golem had devoured countless opponent's monsters, but it probably never imagined that there would come a day like this.
Lava Golem roared in protest, unwillingly being dragged into the underground lava like the monsters it had devoured. Then, from the lava, a phoenix-like burning queen rose into the sky!
[Volcano Queen, ATK 2500]
Malik: "..."
You Xuan pointed at Volcano Queen.
Volcano Queen flapped her wings and flew back to You Xuan's field.
Malik: "..."
Now he deeply appreciated the wisdom of setting Nightmare's Barrier last turn.
If it weren't for the protection of the iron fence, the Volcano Queen's attack would have succeeded, and the opponent would be out of the game.
"Due to the effect of Nightmare's Iron Barrier, I can't attack this turn. However, Queen Volcano is different from the Magma God; her ability is not just limited to devouring monsters."
You Xuan explained, "I activate the second effect of Volcano Queen, once per turn. I send one other card from my field to the graveyard, inflicting 1000 points of damage to my opponent! I send the Field Spell 'Gigamachine City' to the graveyard, dealing 1000 points of damage!"
Malik's pupils contracted.
There's even a burn effect! Malik instantly realized that the opponent's earlier statement about surpassing him was no joke. With just one monster on the field, it can devour and burn, making it even more deadly than the Magma God in certain situations!
But Malik, the pioneer of the underworld, wasn't about to give up so easily.
"Then I activate a Set card," Malik declared, "Quick-Play Magic, 'Painful Soul Curse'!
Reflect the effect of the damage-inflicting card back to the opponent!"
Even Isis, an outsider to the duel, couldn't help but hold her breath as she sensed that the duel had reached a critical juncture.
The 1000 damage from Volcano Queen would be a one-hit kill for Malik, and although You Xuan had some life points left, he would still be left with a mere flicker of life.
But You Xuan had a countermeasure, "Then I activate a Set card, Trap Card, 'Natural Reflection'!
This turn, all effects that would damage me are reflected back to the opponent!"
I'll reflect your reflection!
Seeing his decisive counter-reflection being reflected back at him, Malik's face turned pale, and he quickly activated another card from his back row.
"Continuous Trap, 'Demonic Chain'! Restrict one monster on the field from attacking, and negate its effects!"
The demonic chain shot out from the trap, binding the Volcano Queen, at least saving Mr. Ma's life for now.
"Indeed, with this, the effect of Volcano Queen is also negated, and the 1000 points of damage is nullified."
Malik let out a sigh of relief.
It seemed like he had managed to hold on.
He had faced stronger opponents before, but for some reason, he felt an unprecedented sense of danger in this duel with You Xuan. This boss, who exuded an intense sense of urgency, was a rare encounter in his life.
You Xuan continued, "Then I activate the Magic Card, 'Revival of the Dead.'"
Malik: "!"
There's more?
No, stay calm. Even with Revival of the Dead, no matter what is resurrected, it can't attack under the effect of Nightmare's Iron Barrier. I should be safe for now.
"I revive 'Magma God' from the graveyard."
Malik: "???"
Mr. Ma was completely confused.
What does this mean? Summoning Magma God?
But under the effect of Nightmare's Iron Barrier, Magma God can't attack either. In the next turn, it would be You Xuan who would take 1000 points of damage from Magma God, leading to his self-destruction.
Has he gone mad?
"However, the Magma God I want to revive is not my own," You Xuan said with a smile. "Revival of the Dead can revive any monster from either player's graveyard.
The Magma God I want to revive is the one in your graveyard, Mr. Malik."
Malik: "Huh?"
After a moment of confusion, Malik looked at the Continuous Trap in his back row.
Continuous Trap - Brainwash Release. All monsters on the field return to their original controller's control.
Malik immediately froze.
What? No way!
Damn, this guy is planning to...
"That's right," You Xuan smiled, "The effect of Revival of the Dead brings back Magma God to my field. But then, due to the effect of your own Brainwash Release, since Magma God was revived from your graveyard, he returns to his original controller, which is you."
You Xuan pointed to Malik's field.
"Go, Magma God. Return to your master's field."
The newly revived Magma God obediently began to walk towards Malik's field.
And Malik...
His face looked worse than if he were crying.
No, wait.
I don't know you, I'm not your master.
Don't come over here!
But it was no use. Magma God, with his simple-mindedness, reached Malik's field and gave a silly smile.
At this moment, Mr. Ma's feelings could only be described as speechless.
Damn, he was completely speechless.
He was already considering removing this stupid monster from his deck after today.
To be burned to death by his own Magma God, that's a hilarious way to die.
Oh, and by the way, even the Brainwash Release that brought back Magma God was his own card.
In this situation, even if the Grim Reaper himself showed up, it would undoubtedly be ruled a suicide.
"Then my turn ends," You Xuan said with a smile. "During the Standby Phase of this turn, the effect of your Magma God will inflict 1000 points of damage to its controller.
Please accept it."
Malik: "."
[Malik, LP200 → LP0]
(End of Chapter)
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