"Ultimate Evil God—
—The Wicked Avatar, descends!"
Bakura's roar fell, and the world simultaneously lost its color, as if everything trembled for the arrival of some great being.
That entity gradually revealed its true form... or perhaps it was its true form.
It was undoubtedly a magnificent creature, possibly no other adjectives could more aptly fit upon this entity's visage.
It used the clouds as cover, calmly and placidly hanging high in the air. It didn't have a domineering appearance, sharp fangs or claws that could destroy everything, nor did it roar like dragons and demons, shaking the heavens and earth, to demonstrate its might with a deafening voice.
It didn't do so, nor did it need to. As the ultimate Evil God, it appeared almost... unimpressive.
For this Ultimate Evil God, the manifestation of God, appeared as a black, shiny orb without a single scratch on its surface.
But the paradox was, though it had no intimidating curves, menacing visage, or any fear-inducing elements, its mere presence was as imposing as the other two Evil Gods symbolizing annihilation and fear...
...perhaps even surpassing them!
The Three Egyptian God and Three Evil Gods are mutually opposed, with each counterpart having their respective counterpart. Hence, as the supreme Evil God, the Wicked Avatar naturally corresponds to the noble Winged Dragon of Ra.
The Winged Dragon of Ra, known as the Sun God, presents itself as a radiant golden orb, akin to the blazing sun at noon.
In contrast, the manifestation of God resembles something solar-related as well—it appears like a solar eclipse.
In the myths, even the sun's brilliance is swallowed, an ultimate darkness causing despair!
[The Wicked Avatar, Attack Power?]
At this moment, all the Egyptian people in the Royal Capital stood stunned, gazing fearfully at the dark sphere suspended in the sky, with terror clenching at their hearts.
The priests were equally dumbfounded. Through all their lifetimes of reading texts and absorbing knowledge, no one had heard of such a dreadful ghostly god.
"Is this... the strongest Evil God?" Jonouchi forced down the unease in his heart, stubbornly said, "Hah, doesn't seem all that impressive..."
But Yugi on the field couldn't maintain such optimism.
Directly facing the deity, Yugi and Youyu felt the terror emanating from this Evil God's power most acutely. It merely floated there, not moving nor speaking, yet seemed as if even the sky became part of it, as though with a simple thought or whim, it could easily incite a volcanic eruption or tsunami.
What's more terrifying was that even the Egyptian God—Slifer the Sky Dragon—present on the field had its domain shattered upon the Evil God's appearance!
They were simply on different levels of power, transcending the hierarchy of gods.
"Slifer's special ability!" Yugi suppressed the anxiety in his heart and tried to reduce pressure with the Egyptian God's attack, "When a monster summoned in attack position has more than 2000 attack points, deduct 2000 points; for monsters with less than 2000 attack points, destroy them directly!
Thunderforce Attack!"
The Sky Dragon's body had long been tense, its long coiled body taut like a drawn bowstring. It couldn't contain itself anymore, opening its mouth with the Thunderforce Attack leaving a clear blue trail in the air, charging towards the black sphere's exterior with unstoppable momentum.
But, as expected, it had no effect.
"Heh, 'The Wicked Avatar' is the highest-ranking Evil God, equivalent to the 'Winged Dragon of Ra.'" Bakura said smugly, "The abilities of a lesser god like Slifer have no effect against it!"
The Sky Dragon roared unwillingly, but was helpless. Though it appeared mighty, it's actually subordinate among the Egyptian Gods, truly powerless against such high-level bosses.
"Witness now," Bakura raised an arm, "The power of God's manifestation!"
As he raised his arm, that eclipse-like black sphere in the sky began to change!
Its shape started to elongate, extending a serpent-like long tail, dense black scales covered the body, forming armor, short black wings opened from its back. Its body roiled and twisted, stirring the clouds, summoning countless black lightning bolts awaiting its command.
It even... transformed into Slifer the Sky Dragon!
To be precise, it became a black Sky Dragon, unflinchingly meeting the gaze of the original Sky Dragon.
"What... is happening!?" Everyone was confused.
"Hahaha! This is the power of the Evil God, even gods can be replicated!"
Bakura laughed proudly, seemingly wanting to keep them guessing. But Youyu had already turned to Yugi and explained the reason.
Youyu said, "The Wicked Avatar's attack power will always be 1 point higher than the monster with the highest attack power on the field." (Original effect)
"Always 1 point higher?" Yugi was a bit puzzled.
[The Wicked Avatar, Attack Power?→Attack Power 1001]
Truly worthy of being the Evil God corresponding to the Sun God, with a debut image perfectly opposite to the sun, even the effect was so counteractive.
Imagine. If you excitedly summon 'The Winged Dragon of Ra,' paying Life Points down to 1 point, converting all others to attack power, then someone summons 'The Wicked Avatar,' its attack power just conveniently exceeds yours by 1 point...
God's Avatar attacks the Winged Dragon, causing 1 point of battle damage, GG, instantly defeated.
It's not only highly insulting but also fatally damaging...
"Evil God's attack!" Bakura shouted, "Take down Slifer for me!"
The black Sky Dragon opened its mouth, gathering countless particles in the space into its mouth as if thousands of spirits danced to the guidance of an invisible hand.
Rolling black lightning brewed within the dragon's mouth, the black harsh thunder was ready to burst forth...
"This power... could it be!?" Yugi revealed a look of surprise.
"That's right! Watch closely, Yugi! This is a God beyond your imagination!" Bakura shouted.
Dark Thunderforce Attack!!!
Boundless harsh thunder surged from the black Sky Dragon's mouth, countless black electric serpents clustered around the dark beam, like a column of hot smoke erupted from a volcano!
The real Slifer was instantly engulfed by that dark beam. Its red scale armor was scorched black, its invincible body shattered into pieces.
Slifer might never have dreamed that it would one day perish under the power of "Thunderforce Attack."
(Yugi: Do you believe that one day you might be killed by Thunderforce Attack?)
[Yugi x Youyu, LP 3500 → LP 3499]