Gaia Shock!
The impact from the Hero's heavy punch cracked the ground, and the White Night Dragon carelessly fell into it, its ice sculpture-like dazzling body instantly trapped and unable to move.
[White Night Dragon, ATK 3000 → ATK 1500]
[Elemental Hero Gaia, ATK 2200 → ATK 3700]
"The effect of 'Elemental Hero Solidman'. When Solidman is sent from the field to the graveyard by a Magic Effect, it revives another Hero Monster in defense mode from the graveyard." Youyu said, "Special Summon again, Elemental Hero Blazeman!"
[Elemental Hero Blazeman, DEF 1800]
This way, White Night Dragon's attack could be broken through.
"Battle!" Youyu gestured, "Elemental Hero Gaia, first attack 'Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon'!"
The armor of the Earth Hero emitted a deep hum, like the heavy buzz of an engine restarting after a long slumber. Its gigantic fist smashed into the metallic body of the Darkness Metal Dragon, causing the Black Dragon to stagger back with a muffled sound.
[Black-clothed Man, LP 4000 → LP 3100]
The reduction in Life Points, the damage caused by the monster, undoubtedly transformed into substantial harm through the duel. Yet the person took the full brunt of the damage without even bending his knee, merely saying calmly, "The other effect of 'Return of the Dragon Lords' in the graveyard.
When a Dragon-Type monster on my field is destroyed by battle or effect, banishing this card from the graveyard can replace the destruction."
The image of the Magic Card emerged, dissipating into a dispersed gold light. The body of the Darkness Metal Dragon was protected by that pale gold light, seemingly without any real damage done.
"Then Quick-Play Magic 'Mask Change'." Youyu continued, "Send the Hero Monster to the graveyard, Special Summon the Masked Hero corresponding to that attribute.
I send the Earth Attribute 'Elemental Hero Gaia' to the graveyard, Masked Transform!
Appear, Masked Hero Dian!"
The heavy black iron armor exploded open, and a dazzling halo surrounded the hero emerging from inside. Diamond-like armor gradually covered its body, transforming into a sparkling mask and a pristine longsword.
[Masked Hero Dian, ATK 2800]
"Dian, transformed during the Battle Phase, can also attack." Youyu gestured, "Continue the battle! Masked Hero Dian, attack White Night Dragon!"
White Night Dragon's attack power was only halved this turn, with the end of the turn, Gaia's effect would also end, returning its attack power to three thousand.
So naturally, it should be struck while it's weakened.
The Masked Hero elegantly spun forward, its blue cape like rolling waves, and with a flash of the sword, the crystalline giant dragon was shattered with just one strike!
[Black-clothed Man, LP 3100 → LP 1800]
"The effect of Dian!" Youyu declared, "When destroying an opponent's monster by battle, Special Summon a Level 4 or lower Hero Monster from the Card Deck.
I Special Summon 'Elemental Hero Shadow Mist'!"
The diamond on Dian's belt gleamed, triggering its ability. Surrounded by shadow mist, a hero clad in tight, black armor appeared immediately.
[Elemental Hero Shadow Mist, ATK 1000]
"Shadow Mist's effect! When Special Summoned, add a 'Change' Quick-Play Magic from the Card Deck to the hand." Youyu stated, "I add the second Quick-Play Magic 'Mask Change' to my hand, then activate from my hand!"
The card face of Mask Change surfaced again, this time precisely behind Shadow Mist. Darkness swirled, the armor donned, and from her feet, a black tide erupted, transforming her into the form of a ghost.
Masked Hero Anki, Summon!
[Masked Hero Anki, ATK 2800]
"Continue the attack!" Youyu waved grandly, "Masked Hero Anki, attack Prime Material Dragon! Anki Knight Kick!"
Anki kicked off the ground, leaping high and diving down with a flying kick. Prime Material Dragon was slammed head on and dissolved into golden smoke with a grunt.
[Black-clothed Man, LP 1800 → LP 1400]
"Anki's effect!" Youyu asserted, "Once per turn, when destroying an opponent's monster by battle, add a 'Change' Quick-Play Magic from the Card Deck to the hand.
I choose the third Quick-Play Magic 'Mask Change' and add it to my hand from the Card Deck!"
A card popped out from the Card Deck, quickly inserted into the Duel Disc without even a glance.
"Activate Quick-Play Magic - Mask Change again!" Youyu declared, "Sending 'Masked Hero Anki' to the graveyard, transform once more with Mask!
The hero returns wearing the mask of a demon—
—Masked Hero Anki, Summon again!"
Yet another transformation effect, armor covering, and the Dark Hero re-landed after releasing a burst of purple-black flame. Though surface-wise there was no change, his attack privilege had indeed been reset.
The transformation during the Battle Phase granted him the right to an additional attack.
"Additional battle!" Youyu stated, "Masked Hero Anki, attack again! This time, I will use Anki's other effect!
Masked Hero Anki can attack the player directly by bypassing monsters, except the battle damage of that attack is halved!"
[Masked Hero Anki, ATK 2800]
[Black-clothed Man, LP 1400]
A killer blow!
The onlookers were all dumbfounded.
Even with their limited imagination, they simply couldn't understand that a duel could actually be like this.
Summoning four ace-grade Dragon-Type monsters that would typically decide a match in one turn… only to be obliterated in the next!?
Is this the power of the Duel King?
The macho who previously boasted "The Duel King is nothing" couldn't help but close his mouth… and even gulped.
Indeed, they all realized that the title "Duel King" signified absolute power, standing above all duelists.
But shouldn't there be at least some basic fairness?
Judging from the current situation, it feels like they are playing a completely different game!
Masked Hero Anki swiftly flew upwards, feinting in front of Red-Eyes Black Dragon and Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, before vanishing on the spot. Suddenly, Anki appeared mid-air like a bomber, and launched a flying kick straight at the Black-clothed Man's location!
Yet the opponent stood still, calmly... drawing a card from his hand.
"When the opponent declares a direct attack," he said calmly, "discard 'Swift Scarecrow' from the hand, the attack is negated, and the Battle Phase ends forcibly."
Youyu: "!"
What? How do you have that kind of thing?
Is this even a card of this era?
Youyu vividly remembered such a Divine Card. Not only could it block an attack like Kuriboh and Kiteroid, it could even forcefully end the Battle Phase, and was once a trendy Divine Card in the physical card environment of the day.
It's worth mentioning that this card belonged to the third-generation protagonist Fudo Yusei in the anime.
Who exactly is this guy on the other side? Why does he have such a thing?
Youyu temporarily suppressed the questions in his heart.
No matter what, he still had to win this duel first.
Meanwhile, his eyes were firmly fixed on the Duel Disc worn by that man, and the card deck loaded on the Duel Disc.
No matter who the opponent is, it's clear this guy is definitely a legendary heavy-spending master—his deck is full of Rare Cards.
Against such people, Youyu generally has a complete and mature strategy...
"Do you want my deck?" The Black-clothed Man actually spoke.
Youyu raised an eyebrow.
"Seems like you know me quite well."
He didn't hide his intentions—there was really no need to.
After all, the title of "Duel Disk Hunter" was well spread among underground duelists, so there's really nothing to hide...
"If you want it, come and get it," continued the Black-clothed Man, "provided you have the ability."
Can you chase and catch it then hahahaha?
"Looks like I am really being underestimated, huh." Youyu shrugged indifferently.
With the Battle Phase forcibly ended, even if he had more transformation cards in hand, he couldn't continue attacking—not to mention, all three 'Masked Change' cards in his deck were already played, the transformation opportunities were exhausted.
"Then show me what you're capable of," he said, drawing two more cards, "Setting two cards, end my turn."
"Then it's my turn." The Black-clothed Man drew a card and glanced at it, then immediately flipped it over, "Magic Card 'Card of Demise', draw cards from the deck until the hand fills up to five."
Watching the opponent's drawing action, Youyu became even more suspicious.
Goodness, didn't you rob Kaiba Company's card library?
A pile of random Rare Dragon-Type cards, and this 'Card of Demise', quite similar to the President's style.
"Activating Magic Card 'Polymerization' from hand, fusing 'Lord of D.' and 'Divine Dragon Ragnarok' from hand," the Black-clothed Man declared, "Fusion Summon! King Dragun!"
Two golden beams shot up into the sky, and a demon with a human upper body and dragon lower body descended, grasping a golden Flute of Summoning Dragon, accompanied by countless golden electric snakes.
[King Dragun, ATK 2400]
"While King Dragun is on the field, all Dragon-Type monsters on the field cannot be targeted by magic, trap, and monster effects." The Black-clothed Man paused, "Of course, it is itself a Dragon-Type, so it also receives protection from its own effect."
He waved his hand boldly.
"Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon's effect! Once per turn, special summon a Dragon-Type monster from hand or graveyard.
Revive, Prime Material Dragon!"
A golden beam broke out of the dark vortex, and the golden, splendid dragon reappeared on the field, several long tails swinging in unison!
[Prime Material Dragon, ATK 2400]
"While Prime Material Dragon is on the field, you can discard a card to negate and destroy the 'destroy a monster' effect."
"Magic, trap, monster effects can't work, and they can't be destroyed… Isn't this invincible!?" Some spectators began to worry for Youyu.
With so many top-tier Duel Monsters' dragons, and such invincible resistance protection, a normal person would practically concede right here!
But Chinai, hearing this, glanced at the speaker but remained silent, perfectly calm inside.
Though her dueling skills were average, and she didn't know how to dismantle such a line-up, she believed Youyu was unquestionably reliable.
Because he is the strongest!
"That... also has 'Future Fusion'." A girl quietly reminded, "By next turn, the legendary 'Five-Headed Dragon' will then..."
"It's not necessary to wait till next turn."
The Black-clothed Man said calmly, pulling out another card.
"Magic Card 'Dragon's Mirror', excluding Fusion Material Monsters from the field and graveyard from the game, Fusion Summon a Dragon-Type fusion monster."
The crowd: "!?"
"I'll exclude 'White Night Dragon', 'Darkblaze Dragon', 'Divine Dragon Ragnarok', 'Neo Kaiser Glider' from the graveyard, and the 'Masked Dragon' discarded by 'Neo Kaiser Glider', five dragons from the game!
Fusion condition is, five Dragon-Type monsters! Fusion Summon!
Descend—
—Five-Headed Dragon!!!"