"Then it's my turn again."
Another slab fell heavily, crashing in front of the Black Luster Soldier.
He glanced at it indifferently, then raised his hand, and the ground beneath him seemed to open a dark vortex leading to the Netherworld under his command.
"The slab of the Trap card in the graveyard, 'Reincarnated Super Warrior' is banished, its effect activated!" said the Black Luster Soldier. "Through the power of the Trap Tablet incantation, I can retrieve the 'Black Luster Soldier' slab from the graveyard."
Reincarnated Super Warrior, a Trap card, by banishing this card from the game from the graveyard, allows you to add the "Black Luster Soldier" Monster from the graveyard to your hand.
Youyu didn't remember the opponent using this Trap Card in this duel, so it must have been discarded to the graveyard during the "Card Destruction" earlier.
The Trap Tablet was absorbed by a black hole and vanished into the other dimension. The slab of the "Black Luster Soldier" flew out again from the vortex leading to the graveyard, standing before its original master.
"Next, I'll use the spell 'Trade-In'!"
A slab inscribed with a brand new spell flipped open. It was the Magic Card "Trade-In," allowing you to discard a Level 8 Monster from your hand to the graveyard to draw two cards from the Card Deck.
So here, the Black Luster Soldier discards the slab representing himself, "Black Luster Soldier," again, and two new slabs descend from beyond the sky.
He then looked at Youyu, his tone suddenly sounding more serious than ever before.
"You and your followers are the most excellent warriors, and regardless of the outcome of this trial, you have earned my highest respect."
Oh?
Upon hearing this, Youyu's immediate reaction was, "If you're saying this, then I'm no longer sleepy.JPG."
Does this mean that no matter the final result of the duel, win or lose, I can still obtain the card of the Black Luster Soldier?
Frankly speaking, Youyu wasn't particularly concerned about winning or losing; he just wanted that body...
The Black Luster Soldier changed the subject and said solemnly, "Then as a response, I will also unlock all seals and bring out everything I currently possess!
Ritual Spell - Super Soldier Synthesis!"
The slab soared to the sky, shattering under the force of the power expanding from within. Cyclones shattered the slab, and the golden energy bursting from within formed an imaginary sword, piercing straight into the firmament, merging into the chaos, nurturing an extremely powerful presence in the primordial forces of the universe.
Super Soldier Synthesis allows for the Ritual Summon of a "Black Luster Soldier" Monster by using one Light Attribute Monster and one Dark Attribute Monster from the hand or the Card Deck with a total Level of 8 as a tribute.
Here, he chose the Level 4 Light Attribute "Beginning Knight" he had searched into his hand the previous turn, as well as the Level 4 Dark Attribute "Dark Blade" from the Card Deck.
The souls of light and darkness intertwined, flying into the primordial chaos of the universe. Golden light pierced from beyond the heavens to the Netherworld, awakening the invincible warrior slumbering in the grave!
Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier, reappears!
[Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier, ATK 3000]
Not only was it revived, but the aura of the Super Soldier was entirely different from before. Though his size still seemed only that of an ordinary person, the pressure he exuded was like that of a giant towering against the sky, making one dare not look up.
Youyu let out a small breath.
This is going to be a bit tricky.
"Beginning Knight," when used as a Ritual Tribute for a Black Luster Soldier, unlocks even further abilities for the summoned Black Luster Soldier.
Now, besides its original effect, the Super Soldier gains two new abilities: once per turn, it can banish one Monster on the field from the game; or when it destroys an opponent's Monster in battle, it can attack again.
Abilities similar to those of "Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning," but even stronger!
Youyu glanced at his "Elemental Hero Absolute Zero" on the field, remaining expressionless.
Although the Black Luster Soldier is exceptionally powerful, not even it can easily break through Absolute Zero's defenses. Whether it's banishing this Elemental Hero from the game or attacking directly, it would trigger the destructive effect of "Absolute Zero."
It seems the Black Luster Soldier saw through Youyu's thoughts and immediately waved a hand: "Then I use this spell to grant new armament to the Super Soldier, 'Power of the Guardian' to the 'Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier'!"
Youyu: "..."
Alright, it seems that problem has been resolved too.
Power of the Guardian places a Spell Counter on the equipped Monster each time it battles, increasing the equipped Monster's attack power by 500 points per counter. Moreover, if the equipped Monster is destroyed, a counter can be removed as replacement.
Simply put, the freezing ability of "Absolute Zero" is being defended against.
"With this, it's over," the Black Luster Soldier declared, "Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier, attack 'Elemental Hero Absolute Zero'!
In this moment, under the protection of 'Power of the Guardian,' the Super Soldier's power will be augmented!"
[Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier, ATK 3000 → ATK 3500]
The Super Soldier raised his sword, and the searing Sword Qi vividly imbued upon the longsword flickering with red light, like flames erupting from a blowtorch!
The blend of light and darkness, pure chaotic force clashed against the domain of ice and snow, shattering ice crystals! The pristine Hero was slashed to pieces by the surging Sword Qi, reduced to dust beneath the sword's light!
[Youyu, LP 2300 → LP 1300]
"Absolute Zero's effect," Youyu stated, "Upon leaving the field, all Monsters on the field are destroyed! Absolute Zero!"
"It's futile," the Black Luster Soldier countered, "The 'Power of the Guardian' will protect the warrior it shields from any form of attack!"
Power of the Guardian can substitute the destruction of the equipped monster by removing spell counters placed on this card, but at the same time, the attack power of the equipped monster will also decrease.
[Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier, ATK 3500 → ATK 3000]
"But at this moment, the ability of Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier is activated!" The Chaos Warrior raised his pitch, "When defeating the opponent's servant, its owner will suffer a backlash from its strength!"
The Super Warrior can deal damage equal to the original attack power of the destroyed monster, similar to the ability of the Flame Wingman.
Elemental Hero Absolute Zero has an attack power of 2500, taking this damage would directly lead to Youyu's defeat!
"Indeed, it has been an exhilarating battle," the Chaos Warrior said softly, "but it seems it's about time for it to end."
"Not yet." Youyu said, "Activate Trap - Miniature Hunter! When your monster is destroyed in battle and sent to the graveyard, you can recover life points equal to that monster's attack power.
Absolute Zero's attack power is 2500, so I recover 2500 life points."
[Youyu, LP 1300 → LP 3800]
The sword qi of the Super Warrior slashed through the air, exploding in front of Youyu. A massive force swelled rapidly in front of him, and the scorching shockwave nearly blew his body off the ground.
[Youyu, LP 3800 → LP 1300]
"A worthy defense." Chaos Warrior nodded slightly, "But this doesn't change the outcome. Using 'Beginning Knight' as a ritual tribute for the Super Warrior has also unlocked further abilities.
After defeating the enemy's servant, he can attack again."
The Super Warrior raised his sword, the blade glowing red intermittently, ready to strike at any moment.
Youyu's field was empty, taking the additional attack of the Super Warrior, he still couldn't escape the fate of defeat!
"It's not over yet." Youyu said, "At the moment Elemental Hero Absolute Zero was destroyed, I also activated this trap card - Hero Signal! When a monster is destroyed in battle, special summon a level four or lower Elemental Hero Monster from the deck.
Come forth! Elemental Hero Shadow Mist!"
The mark of summoning heroes was thrown into the air, a mass of black mist flew out from his deck, transforming into the female hero clad in black, taking up a defensive stance squatting slightly on the field.
[Elemental Hero Shadow Mist, DEF 1500]
"Shadow Mist's effect!" Youyu said, "Upon successful special summon, add the quick-play magic 'Change' to your hand from the deck. The card I want to add is the quick-play magic 'Mask Change'!"
"Managed to block it, Huh?"
Chaos Warrior slightly closed his eyes and nodded slightly.
"Then attack again with Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier, Open Double Cleave!"
The Super Warrior flashed forward, his longsword carving out a red-hot pattern as it was thrust forward. It was an extremely fast strike, the sword light seemed to transcend the constraints of time and space!
Shadow Mist continuously stepped back several steps trying to dodge, but it was meaningless - in the presence of that penetrating sword stance, defense or evasion was impractical. The moment the sword qi burst forth, it seemed to fill the entire world, impossible to bypass.
Poor Ms. Shadow Mist had just appeared and was already forced to retreat from the field under the power of this devastating sword.
Youyu raised his arm to block part of the shockwave and said: "But since it was in defense mode, my life points won't be reduced."
"But due to the ability of 'Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier', you will suffer a backlash from the defeated servant."
Shadow Mist's attack power is 1000, which means 1000 points of damage.
[Youyu, LP 1300 → LP 300]
"And the power boost from 'Power of the Guardian', the Super Warrior's power increases again."
[Black Luster Soldier - Super Soldier, ATK 3000 → ATK 3500]
Though it was risky, the opponent's attacking maneuvers were dismantled.
Next, it's time to enter the counterattack rhythm.
The various forms of Chaos Warriors actually have common characteristics. They can remove cards from the opponent's hand, banish opponent's monsters, perform additional attacks after defeating opponents, and even inflict additional damage based on the attack power of destroyed monsters.
They seem extremely strong, but these are all offensive-type effects without exception.
Chaos Warriors excel at sweeping obstacles, bursting instantly, and pursuing a single strike to defeat the enemy. However, they lack resistance to card effects, cannot negate the opponent's card effects or disrupt their actions, and their own attack power is only as much as a Blue-Eyes White Dragon, not strong enough to stand on their own.
This makes their offensive capability very strong, yet they are not skilled at defense.
Seeming to have seen through Youyu's thoughts, Chaos Warrior chuckled.
"Indeed, I may be somewhat weak in dismantling and defense, but breaking through my defense isn't that simple either."
He made a gesture, flipping the stone tablet before him.
"Use Magic - Swords of Revealing Light!"
A white light rose up in the sky, transforming into three radiant swords descending from the heavens, piercing straight down in front of Youyu, forming a cage of light that completely shackled his field!
Swords of Revealing Light, prevents the opponent player from declaring attacks for three turns.
Thus, Youyu's attack on the next turn is completely locked. Then, in the next opponent's turn, the destructive power of the Super Warrior will decisively determine the victory and defeat!