ATK: 2400 / DEF: 1000
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33. Unveil the Final Prelude of the Emperor! (5/5!)
"Wait, did he just summon something?"
"This guy… summoning a monster with 2400 ATK now? What's the point?" Marufuji Sho frowned in confusion.
"Think a little deeper. If You Feng is this confident, he must have something planned," Misawa Daichi said seriously, shaking his head.
Just as expected—
A brilliant light sparked in You Feng's eyes.
"I activate the effect of [Caius the Shadow Monarch]!"
"When this card is Normal or Special Summoned, I can target 1 card on the field and banish it. If the card is DARK-Attribute, you inflict 1000 damage to your opponent!"
As You Feng declared this, the audience was shocked.
"Nani?!"
Tenjoin Asuka's eyes widened with alarm. She clenched her teeth.
This effect… is that powerful?
"Mamma Mia!"
"If that's true, won't Asuka's [Cyber Angel Dakini] be at risk?!"
"This Monarch deck is terrifying!"
"We completely underestimated him!"
Professor Chronos slumped in disbelief.
"He summoned a Monarch during the opponent's turn and activated a devastating effect... This guy's control of tempo is frightening."
Yuki Judai felt the overwhelming pressure even as a bystander.
He wasn't the one dueling, but just imagining it made him sweat. Facing You Feng directly would be like being crushed under gravity.
"I banish [Cyber Angel Dakini] on your field!" You Feng pointed directly at the glowing peak of Asuka's formation, radiating killing intent.
"Haah!!"
[Caius the Shadow Monarch] roared, leapt skyward, and conjured a sphere of shadow energy in its hands. With a mighty hurl, the blast shot toward [Cyber Angel Dakini]!
A burst of shadow and thunder rocked the field, swallowing the monster in a storm of energy.
BOOM!
Smoke and force spread out, distorting the field with violent shockwaves.
But then—a silhouette emerged.
"What?! She's still on the field?!"
Sho gasped in disbelief.
"No—it's a Graveyard effect," Mutou Yugi analyzed quickly.
Sure enough, You Feng remained composed, as if he'd seen it coming.
"Naïve," he said coolly. "Did you forget what I said? The Queen cannot be profaned."
"I activate the Graveyard effect of the Ritual Spell Card [Machine Angel Ritual]!"
"If a LIGHT Fairy-type monster you control would be destroyed by battle or card effect, you can banish this card from your Graveyard instead!"
"So [Cyber Angel Dakini] survives!"
Asuka smirked, a proud glint in her eye.
"Nice one," You Feng responded.
A powerful clash from the start—neither side was willing to yield. Yet there was a strange synergy between their styles, as if they were fated rivals.
"Beautifully done! Asuka-senpai truly leads with grace and skill!" Marufuji Sho cheered passionately.
"This duel's just beginning, but the intensity is already red-hot! Both duelists are playing full throttle!"
"If You Feng hadn't drawn earlier, he'd have no cards in hand by now!"
"This is the kind of duel that gets your heart racing!" Judai's eyes sparkled with excitement.
The entire Duel Academy roared with energy.
"Unbelievable... You Feng's not even an official student yet. Where did he learn to duel like this?" Misawa was astonished.
"Asuka! Finish off this newbie already, hehe—Noney!" Chronos howled theatrically.
"The Southern Duel Academy... they're no joke," Fubuki Tenjoin admitted with a sigh.
"Both duelists are out of cards—but You Feng still hasn't lost his cool."
Even Mutou Yugi himself nodded in admiration.
"Now, embrace the wrath of the Queen!"
"[Cyber Angel Dakini], attack [Caius the Shadow Monarch]!!"
Asuka's voice rang out with clarity. She raised her hand, firm and commanding.
"Strike!"
[Caius] could not resist as Dakini's twin blades spun like a whirlwind, her figure launching into the air like a divine spear. The slicing energy surged forth—
SLASH!
[Caius the Shadow Monarch] was cleaved clean through.
His body shimmered and scattered into fragments of light.
A backlash blade of spiritual energy flew from the collapse and pierced You Feng!
–2200 LP!
Remaining LP: 1800
You Feng didn't even flinch. He welcomed the sting, a slight grin curling at the corner of his lips.
"The turn ends! What now?" Asuka asked, playfully taunting.
"No," You Feng replied calmly. "Everything is going according to my plan."
"The Emperor's Final Prelude Begins!"
He raised his hand dramatically, energy flowing with purpose.
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34. The Emperor's Recovery—A Storm Approaches! (6/5!)
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"What did you say?!"
"All according to your plan?!"
Asuka had believed she'd finally gained the upper hand. But You Feng's voice sent shivers down her spine again.
"What a bluff! He's clearly on the back foot!" someone in the crowd shouted.
"Asuka's crushing him—he's got nothing left!"
"Asuka! Asuka!"
The Duel Academy students erupted with support, their chants loud and unified.
The crowd's energy was suffocating, meant to unnerve the opponent.
But You Feng remained silent.
"I couldn't attack last turn, and that really ticked me off…"
"But this time, everything changes."
"I just need... one card."
His voice rang out like the toll of a bell.
He placed his hand gently on the top of his deck.
A golden aura enveloped the card.
Skill Activated: Destiny Draw
You Feng had fallen under 2000 LP—he could now use this powerful ability!
The duel wasn't over. It was only just beginning.
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