A pillar of fire shot up to the sky, and the iron wings sliced through the flames. Eyes glowing red looked down, as the steel black dragon descended into the hall filled with white light, bringing with it a scorching storm!
Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, Summon!
[Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, Defense Power 2400]
"Red-Eyes?" Saiou focused and frowned, "Is there really such a legendary monster? But even such a monster is useless. I said, 'The World' is the most powerful Arcana Force..."
"Red-Eyes Darkness Metal Dragon, activate effect!" Youyu shouted, "Once per turn, select a Dragon-Type monster from your hand or graveyard for a special summon!
I special summon the dragon 'Curse of Dragon, the Cursed Dragon' discarded by the effect of 'Elemental Hero Liquidman' just now!"
"Nani!?"
In Saiou's astonished gaze, a lava fire pillar surged into the sky. The golden dragon soared into the air, its skeletal wings casting crimson Prison Flames.
[Curse of Dragon, the Cursed Dragon, Attack Power 2000]
"Curse of Dragon, the Cursed Dragon's effect activated!" Youyu said, "When Curse of Dragon is summoned or special summoned, add one Spell or Trap Card associated with 'Gaia the Dragon Champion' from the card deck to your hand."
A card popped out from the deck, and Youyu drew it into his hand.
"Adding the Magic Card 'Spiral Fusion' to my hand," he said.
"Gaia, this time?" Saiou's eyelid began to twitch.
Black Magic, Red-Eyes, Dark Magician Girl, Hero...
The Duel King's impression so far is like he's performing a high-skilled, do-not-try-at-home level circus!
But he played this unbelievable circus performance with such style, even giving the illusion that several systems could interact, making you unable to stop when talking about it...
So what's with the plane now?
Saiou subconsciously swallowed a gulp, feeling inexplicably nervous.
So far, he was used to dueling with those whose destinies he could see through, where he knew the outcome, but now playing against Youyu, whose fate he couldn't read and having to force himself to duel was unsettling, especially when the opponent was unpredictable.
It's like you're playing poker and you play a pair of threes, only for the opponent to play a Blue-Eyes White Dragon and you're just dumbfounded...
"Magic Card 'Spiral Fusion' activated!" Youyu directly played this Gaia-exclusive fusion, "From my hand, fuse 'Arisen Gaia the Fierce Knight' with 'Curse of Dragon, the Cursed Dragon' on the field!
Fusion condition is, 'Dark Knight Gaia' monster plus Dragon-Type Monster! Fusion Summon!
Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion!!!"
Youyu thought his shout of "Gaia" was robust and full, hence Gaia's entrance was also very imposing. The knight on the dragon's back seemed to dive from beyond the sky, stirring a cloud of dust upon landing.
[Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion, Attack Power 2600]
"Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion's effect!" Youyu said as he drew a card from the deck, "When he is special summoned, add one Continuous Magic 'Spiral Spear Strike' from the deck or graveyard to your hand.
Moreover, Gaia the Dragon Champion fused with 'Spiral Fusion' gains 2600 attack power and can attack twice during a turn on monsters!"
Saiou's face changed: "What the!?"
[Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion, Attack Power 2600 → Attack Power 5200]
"Also, the effect of 'Curse of Dragon, the Cursed Dragon'!" Youyu declared, "When this card is sent to the graveyard, select a 'Gaia the Dragon Champion' monster on your field. All monsters on the opponent's field with attack power less than that monster become invalid this turn!
In other words, monsters with an attack power less than 5200 have their effects negated this turn!"
The shadow of Curse of Dragon loomed overwhelmingly, its powerful dragon pressure crashing across the field, suppressing "The World," dimming it significantly under such might.
Of course, The World's effect couldn't be used during the opponent's turn anyway.
"Then Continuous Magic 'Spiral Spear Strike' activated!" A Magic Card appeared before Youyu, "As long as this card is on the field, 'Gaia the Dragon Champion' deals piercing damage when attacking Defense Position Monsters!"
"Attack Power 5200, multiple attacks, and piercing damage!?" The association members found it unbelievable.
"Hey, hey, wouldn't Saiou-sama be...?"
"That's not all." Youyu continued, "With more Spell and Trap Cards on both fields and graveyards, 'Dark Cavalry's attack power increases further!"
[Dark Cavalry, Attack Power 3500 → Attack Power 3700]
"Battle!" Youyu said, "Dark Cavalry, attack 'Arcana Force XXI - The World'!"
The magic cavalry launched a deadly charge, complex Black Magic runes swirling on the surface of its lance, delivering a fierce strike at "The World!"
Arcana Force was severely shaken, its huge body buzzing and staggered backward by the force.
"But with the 'Emperor's' protection, 'Arcana Force XXI - The World' cannot be destroyed!" Saiou gritted his teeth.
"But battle damage must still be calculated."
[Saiou, LP 2950 → LP 2350]
"Next is the attack of 'Sky Galloping Gaia the Dragon Champion'!"
Dragon Champion Gaia was like a spear piercing the sky, with Curse of Dragon flapping its steel-like wings, the knight's lance spiraled in flames, brutally striking "The World!"
[Saiou, LP 2350 → LP 250]
The powerful impact directly blew Saiou away! He fell heavily to the floor, rolling across the ground.
"Saiou-sama!" many exclaimed in shock.
Loyal followers found it inconceivable.
That Saiou-sama... was knocked rolling on the ground?
Could this also be part of destiny's plan!?
Life Points 250, being knocked like a fool, it looks like he's doomed, doesn't it?
Saiou, covered in black smoke, climbed up, his hair disheveled, facial muscles severely twisted to a level almost impossible for a human.
Perhaps this is what being furious looks like.
But it's not over yet!
"The effect of 'Spiral Fusion,' Gaia the Dragon Champion summoned by this effect can attack monsters up to twice in one Battle Phase."
"Oh no... oh no!" Many association members were turning pale, "If there's another hit, Saiou-sama will..."
The Dragon Champion launched another charge!
The sharp sound of breaking through the air and the roar of Curse of Dragon sounded like the trumpet of victory!
But Saiou's pupils shrank, shouting again: "It's useless, useless! 'Arcana Force XIV - Temperance'!!!"
A new Arcana Force monster, without any sign, suddenly appeared out of nowhere, its body like a shield, completely blocking Gaia's fatal charge in front of Saiou!