Like the radiant sun, golden light gathered in the air, materializing into a golden card that, as if possessing a will of its own, flew into Youyu's hand riding the golden stream of light.
"Following the effects of 'Ancient Chant.' This turn when this card activates, aside from a Normal Summon, you have one chance during the Main Phase to perform a Tribute Summon!"
Fujino's pupils contracted.
Damn!
"I use 'Raviel, Lord of Phantasms,' 'Elemental Hero Sparkman,' and 'Destiny Hero Malicious' as tributes for a Tribute Summon!
May the ever-changing celestial fire become eternal light and shine upon the earth!
The Winged Dragon of Ra—descend!"
Phantasm Lord: "Meow?"
Sparkman and Malicious have practically become fodder specialists in Youyu's deck, used for fusion, transformation, or sacrifices; even if they are spirits, they surely must be accustomed to it.
But he, Raviel, Lord of Phantasms, the chief of phantasms, claimed to be the strongest phantasm, barely stood firm before becoming someone's sacrifice?
He, Raviel, has never suffered such humiliation!
Do you dare to use me, the Lord of Phantasms, as a sacrifice?
If you dare to use me as a sacrifice, if you dare to use me as a sacrifice, I friggin'...
...Thank you so much!
The three sacrifices disappeared from the field, golden spread across the land! Like a rising sun, a burning golden sphere hung in the sky, gradually transforming and spreading its wings, revealing the noble form of the divine bird, with its metal-like body radiating a golden glow.
"You actually managed to bring out the strongest Egyptian God..." Fujino remarked solemnly.
"The Winged Dragon of Ra's Attack Points is the total value of the Attack Points of the tribute monsters." Youyu stated, "So now the Winged Dragon's Attack Points are..."
[The Winged Dragon of Ra, Attack Points 10400]
"Attack Points...Ten thousand four hundred."
But this exaggerated number did not seem to faze Fujino, who continued, "However, the Battle Phase for this turn is already over.
And even if you manage to attack again, as long as 'Intrigue Shield' remains, no battle damage can be inflicted..."
"Flip Cover Card." Youyu snapped his fingers, "Trap Card, 'Super Team Buddy Force Unite!' Select a face-up monster on the field, and Special Summon from the hand or graveyard a monster of the same race.
I choose 'The Winged Dragon of Ra'!"
Fujino: "?"
The same race as the Winged Dragon...Masaka!?
"Let the burning gusts sweep the earth and suppress all creation with absolute Divine Power! Revive from the grave—
—Obelisk the Tormentor!"
A ground-shaking rumble, the crust shattered, and a blue pillar of light shot into the sky, as if bursting forth from the Netherworld with blood-red eyes!
[Obelisk the Tormentor, Attack Points 4000]
"Of course, due to Obelisk reviving from the grave, 'Card of Safe Return' activates." Youyu remarked, "I draw three cards."
"Obelisk?" Fujino frowned, "To actually summon both Ravens, Lord of Phantasms, and two Egyptian Gods in one turn, you are indeed a human beyond our expectations.
But even if it is Obelisk..."
"Obelisk the Tormentor effect activates!" Youyu waved, "Use two of my on-field monsters as tributes, and destroy all opponent's monsters."
Fujino was shocked: "Two monsters!? But on your field, there isn't even a single...wait, are you planning to..."
In this duel, Youyu did not activate the skill "Divine Wrath," meaning this version of the Tormentor uses the effect from the physical card edition. Though weakened compared to the original, it possesses greater versatility.
"I use 'The Winged Dragon of Ra,' along with 'Obelisk the Tormentor' himself as tributes...destroy all monsters!!!"
The Tormentor activated its ability, its fists radiating brilliant blue light, the sacrificial aura enveloping the two Egyptian Gods on the field.
The Winged Dragon let out a piercing cry, as if saying, "This kid's got guts, dare he use me as a sacrifice again!"
Tormentor: "Going so mad that it sacrifices even itself.JPG"
The Winged Dragon transformed into lavish golden brilliance, flowing into its fists, followed by the Tormentor itself becoming a translucent shadow. The godly punch that shattered everything exploded in mid-air, sweeping across Fujino's entire field like tumultuous waves.
But Fujino still had one last Set Card!
"Activate Trap! Continuous Trap 'Safe Zone'!" He shouted against the storm from the godly punch of the Tormentor, "Select an Attack Position monster on the field.
That monster cannot be affected by opponent effects or destroyed by battle or effects!
I use 'Safe Zone' to protect Thunder King, the Lightningstrike Kaiju!"
Another layer of defense was placed over the Thunder King Kaiju, and at this moment, the Thunder King was practically invulnerable!
Cannot be destroyed by battle, cannot be destroyed by effect, cannot be targeted by effects, even if attacked, battle damage is reduced to zero.
A nearly unbreakable ultimate barrier!
"Hahaha!" Fujino laughed, "It seems your obsession to defeat the Thunder King Kaiju has clouded your judgment, Duel King!
With both of your Egyptian Gods gone, my Thunder King Kaiju remains unscathed! In the next turn..."
The rest of his words were forcefully stuck in his throat.
Fujino wore a shocked expression.
The golden flames dispelled the haze, like a mythical divine bird, flying across the sky. Its body was bathed in flames, wings wrapped in golden halos, the space around it seemed distorted by heat, its form completely enveloped in flames leaving only a blurred outline, eyes crimson like blood.
Fujino was dumbfounded: "How could it be? Wasn't the Winged Dragon already..."
"The Winged Dragon of Ra - Immortal Phoenix." Youyu said calmly, "When 'The Winged Dragon of Ra' is sent from the field to the graveyard, this card can be Special Summoned from the graveyard.
Furthermore, the opponent cannot activate any effects in response to this summon."
[The Winged Dragon of Ra - Immortal Phoenix, Attack Points 4000]
"The Winged Dragon's hidden form, huh?" Fujino narrowed his eyes.
It doesn't matter; the current Thunder King Kaiju is an impregnable fortress. Not to mention the Battle Phase is over; even if Youyu could attack now, the battle damage dealt would only be 700 points, which is not fatal.
Besides, with 'Intrigue Shield' in place, he couldn't even deal that 700 points of damage. There's nothing to fear...
"Quick-Play Magic - Emergency Provisions, I send the Continuous Magic 'Thunder of Fallen' on the field to the grave and recover 1000 Life Points."
[Youyu, LP 400 → LP 1400]
"The Winged Dragon of Ra - Immortal Phoenix, second effect activates." Youyu stated, "This effect can be activated by paying 1000 Life Points and allows you to erase a monster on the field!"
[Youyu, LP 1400 → LP 400]
Seeing the Immortal Phoenix screech and unfold its wings, rapidly heating the field, Fujino quickly reminded, "But with 'Safe Zone,' my Thunder King Kaiju can't be targeted by effects or destroyed..."
"Such Resistance is ineffective against Gods!" Youyu interrupted him, "The effect of the Immortal Phoenix is not 'destroy,' but sends the target monster directly to the grave!
Additionally, this effect does not target!"
Fujino: "!!??"
Is this even possible?!
All resistance, all defense, rendered completely useless! The Immortal Phoenix flapped its wings, the whirlwind of flames engulfing the Thunder King Kaiju! The three-headed dragon wailed and struggled desperately, but in vain.
As Youyu mentioned, the Immortal Phoenix's effect is "send to grave," which is a level of elimination higher than "destroy," and across the Duel Monster Realm, few creatures can resist it.
Thunder King, the Lightningstrike Kaiju, annihilated.
"Quick-Play Magic 'Mischief of the Time Goddess.' Skip an entire turn, directly to my next Battle Phase." (Animation effect)
Youyu spoke calmly.
"Ordinarily, during the End Phase, 'The Winged Dragon of Ra - Immortal Phoenix' would need to return to the graveyard...Of course, since the End Phase is skipped, this effect does not activate."
He raised one hand.
"This is the last strike. 'The Winged Dragon of Ra - Immortal Phoenix,' direct attack."
Like the sun itself, the strike, light, and flames seemed to dominate the entire world, even overshadowing the 'Light of Destruction' said to annihilate all within Fujino's body.
"Ughhhhhh!!!"
[Fujino, LP 800 → LP 0]