The Star Destroyer from the Star Wars series corresponds to a deck system called "Kozmo" in the Yu-Gi-Oh deck system.
Kozmo, as its name suggests, draws its design elements primarily from the literary work The Wizard of Oz and the science fiction film series Star Wars.
Since the main forces of the deck consist of interstellar shuttles, fighter jets, and various battleships, its overall style is likely more akin to Star Wars.
But after the "Eclipser" arrived, it didn't immediately open fire; it seemed its appearance was more of a demonstration.
A cloud of white light poured out from the cockpit of the black battleship, transforming abstractly into a monster. It brandished fangs and claws, with deep and hollow eyes that felt like gazing into an abyss.
Osiris landed behind Youyu, letting out a thunderous roar that tore through the heavens, showing a stance ready to fight at any provocation.
The white light swayed and twisted in mid-air for a moment, then contracted and gathered, forming a humanoid shape. But it had no facial features, and its body remained an abstract outline built purely of light.
Its arms bulged, and the light manifested into a Duel Disc. It hovered high in the air, raising the Duel Disc towards Youyu, as if in provocation.
It seemed the fleet commander responsible for playing cards had finally appeared.
Youyu could sense a wave of Light of Destruction from this guy that was completely different in scale compared to any previous individuals, whether Saiou, Mizuchi, or Fujino — the Light of Destruction within them could not compare to this person before him.
This guy might very well be the embodiment of the Light of Destruction.
Youyu descended in front of the figure. He signaled for the Dark Magician Girl to create a transparent Magic Array in mid-air as a platform, and he landed on it.
"Are you the real 'Light of Destruction'?" Youyu asked.
"You could understand it that way."
The figure spoke, its calm voice devoid of emotion, sounding like a machine.
"Initially, there was endless darkness. We chased the darkness, from which the dark matter that birthed life emerged, and the light that burns everything was born.
Entropy constantly increased, constantly heating up until it was guided to the inevitable end, putting a full stop to everything."
The eye positions on the faceless figure flickered for a moment, sharp glances seemed to shoot out from its featureless face.
"I am what you call the 'Light of Destruction', but I'm also not, for I have not personally come here. This mere Earth is not worthy of my direct descent.
This planet will be swept away in the tidal flow of the Macro Cosmos's destiny. The end of all things, beautiful and despairing moment, is the unavoidable endpoint for anyone or anything. You all are no exception.
And I am merely here to help you accelerate this process."
"Looks like we should thank you for that," Youyu retorted.
"No need," the Light of Destruction coldly replied, "It's just a program. We represent the will of the Cosmic itself.
The ultimate goal of life is death, and the fundamental meaning of the chaos that opened up creation is destruction.
And we, the supreme Light of Annihilation, are the embodiment of the Cosmic will. We are destruction itself, our existence is the meaning of the Cosmic, and is the law of the universe's operation."
"You're wrong!"
A voice sounded, it was "Elemental Hero Neos" flying from the direction of the ground, accompanied by his master Yuki Judai.
"The meaning of life is not given by anyone," Neos stated firmly, "All creatures existing in the universe should have the right to grasp their own destiny and strive to live, and no one can deprive them of that!"
"Exactly!"
Judai didn't quite understand what they were arguing about, but he trusted that whatever his spirit said was certainly correct.
Light of Destruction glanced sideways at his nemesis—Elemental Hero Neos, and slowly said: "It's you again, representatives of the 'Cosmic Darkness' camp, Neo Spacians.
You are the tumor on the path of this universe's trajectory, a virus stubbornly attempting to thwart the Cosmic process with individual power.
Very well, let me eliminate you all here."
"Professor Youyu!" Judai said, "Let me fight alongside you!"
Youyu wanted to say it was too dangerous, but on second thought, technically speaking, his adorable student is the real protagonist of the world, the one with the halo. The Light of Destruction was originally Judai's enemy, maybe it would be countered by Judai in turn.
"Alright."
Youyu nodded in agreement, and signaled the Dark Magician Girl to create a Magic Array for Judai as well, providing a platform to stand.
"Thank you, professor!" Judai said joyfully.
This kid's carefree nature was an asset. Ordinary people facing a duel that wagered the fate of the planet might be crushed under the weight, unable to perform even half of their usual abilities.
But not Judai, his card obsession overshadowed everything.
What? Playing cards against an alien overlord?
That's even more thrilling!
Youyu opened the Duel Disc, and before shuffling, decided to pull out a card, tossed it across to Judai.
Judai caught the card blankly, and upon seeing it, couldn't help but be shocked: "Eh? Professor, this is..."
Yubel, hovering behind him, also looked at Youyu with some surprise: "You're really generous."
"Take it," Youyu gestured, "I've long wanted to give this card to you. With you now, I'm sure you'll master it."
"Oh... Oh."
Since the professor had said so, Judai didn't ask further, he quietly added the card to his Card Deck, which shuffled automatically.
Anyway, he'd never gone wrong following Professor Youyu's words since childhood.
By now, all battles on the island had stopped, and everyone's gaze was focused here.
This level of duel naturally had a broadcast. Youyu's dedicated recording tool, Yue Hua, had already started a full live broadcast, transmitting the scene to the vast players. Meanwhile, Duel Academy was recording the century game, synchronizing the broadcast to the world.
This was humanity's formal first contact with alien cultures, with the First Duel King personally facing off against extraterrestrial invaders!
A duel wagering Earth's fate!
Next, an incredible scene unfolded.
The Light of Destruction raised its arm high, lifting the Duel Disc on its wrist. A powerful wave released, a transparent wave of light spreading throughout the entire sky.
Next, under everyone's watch, all the spaceships and battleships vanished one after another.
The locust-like interstellar fighters, the giant battleships that covered the sky, the massive fleet like dark clouds disappeared without a trace, transforming into beams of white light, concentrating and flying into the Duel Disc in Light of Destruction's hand.
They transformed into cards, forming a deck, automatically shuffling in the Duel Disc's slot with "shuffling" sounds.
Everyone was stunned.
So that invincible, all-conquering alien fleet just now…
…was actually this person's Card Deck!?
Perhaps the one actually invading Earth was merely him all along.
Yet he alone led thousands of troops!
On the flip side, as long as they won this duel here, it would be equivalent to defeating the entire Galaxy Fleet.
That made things straightforward.
Or perhaps it wouldn't be so simple.
Being present, Youyu could feel the aura of a super strong presence emanating from the seemingly ethereal and illusory body of Light of Destruction.
This guy was undeniably very strong.
The little Light of Destruction inside Saiou, Mizuchi, Fujino seemed like comparing streams to oceans against this figure.
By duelist level calculation, he should at least be level ten… possibly even higher!
It was undoubtedly the strongest opponent Youyu had encountered in the GX era so far.
"Duel!" x3