Is this the poker world?Ada thief!

"Ten generations."

Not only were the monsters on Yubel's field affected by "Provocation," but the one who truly benefited from the outstanding effect of the "Provocation" card was Yubel herself. The way she looked at Jaden was like a helpless husband watching his beloved fall into another man's arms, unable to do anything about it.

"For the new card sprites you've met, for your companions behind you, for this John Anderson, you're willing to become my enemy. You stand in my way, hurt me, and even use your own cards as a shield for him!"

"You stole the love that should have been mine and ruthlessly gave it away to others! You trampled on my only treasure!"

"Do you really like these humans that much?!"

Jaden felt a pang of emotion when he saw Yubel's gaze, but after glancing at John, who was fighting alongside him, and then at Asuka and Rei behind him, he finally spoke up: "Because they are my friends!"

But upon hearing Jaden's words, Yubel could only offer a bitter, sorrowful smile: "We were originally like that too."

“Since you refuse to return my love, then I’ve changed my mind, Judai. Rather than watching John Anderson die before your eyes, ending my life with even greater resentment, it’s better for you to die in your current state, and then I’ll join you, taking the world with me.” Pointing to the ground, then to the sky, Yubel’s smile turned into a maniacal grin. “Here, and among humans!”

“What a madman!” John commented with a frown. “But you don’t have a single card in your hand right now. Although you have three monsters on the field, only one of them can be used to attack because of Jaden’s [M·Hero Kamikaze] effect. And then [Taunt] forces your monster to only attack [E·Hero Bubble Man].

"This means that even if you destroy [E·hero Bubble Man] and remove [Taunt], you still won't be able to use a second monster to attack because of the effect of [M·hero Kamikaze]!"

Using Jaden's combo of "you must attack the monster with Taunt first", John and Jaden can at least withstand Yubel's attack this turn. After all, John also said that Yubel doesn't have a single card in his hand right now, and the monsters on the field are just weakened versions of the physical card "Phantom Demon".

"Heh, I can't finish you off this turn, but at least I'm going to wipe out all those despicable monsters on the field, leaving none behind!"

Looking at the monsters of Jaden, Yubel took a card from the graveyard and said, "I don't have any cards in my hand, but you're not the only ones who can use the effects of monsters in the graveyard! I'll banish the [Summoning God of Phantoms] that I just sent to the graveyard to activate its other effect!"

"I'm adding this [Dimensional Fusion Kill] to my hand from my deck, and now! I'm activating [Dimensional Fusion Kill]!"

Of the three "Phantoms" present on Yubel's field, the first to be absorbed was "Divine Flame Emperor - Uriah," which was only increased to 1000 points by the fact that there was only one "Awakened Three Phantoms" continuous trap card in Yubel's graveyard. It turned into a ball of lava that burned the earth.

Secondly, the effect of [Thunder Emperor - Hamon] was nullified. He reached out to John but couldn't even make a sound before being removed from the game and unable to return to John's grave, turning into frost falling from the sky.

The [Phantom Emperor - Rabiel], existing between heaven and earth, ice and fire, was not absorbed but instead chosen by the power of [Dimensional Fusion Kill] as the cornerstone for its transformation. The power of the other two "Phantom Demons" surged into its body, causing its strong body to burst open. However, due to the abundant energy, it continuously healed itself to the point of deformity. Its self was also erased and overwritten by another awakened being.

"Under the effect of [Dimensional Fusion Kill], banish the Fusion Material Monsters specified by the [Phantom Demon] Fusion Monster Card from my hand, field, or Graveyard, and Special Summon the One-in-One Fusion Monster from my Extra Deck, ignoring its Summoning conditions!" Yubel removes all three cards from the field. "Battle damage to me from battles involving monsters Special Summoned by this effect becomes 0. And if any number of 'Three Phantom Demons' are on my field, my opponent cannot activate the effect in response to this card's activation!"

"Come forth, darkness beyond chaos—[Chaos Phantom Demon - Amitair]!"

(Note: This refers to the anime version, since the original work is exclusive to Yubel. However, the anime didn't even show any of the character cards; the only way to confirm the anime version's cards is on the official website.)
[Chaos Phantom-Amitel] [12☆/Dark]

[Demon Race/Fusion/Effect]

[0/0]

"Tsk, even with my power, it can only be restored to this extent and cannot be transformed back into a 'Phantom Beast'?" Looking at the ultimate Phantom Demon on his field, which had the powerful self-healing lower body of [Divine Flame Emperor - Uria], the amazing defensive wings of [Thunder Emperor - Hamon], and the tough body of [Phantom Demon Emperor - Rabiel], Yubel still looked very dissatisfied.

She could sense that the power of the "Phantom Demons" had diminished due to years of sealing, so she even specially replenished some of the missing power for the three "Phantom Demons." However, she still couldn't make the three monsters revert to the original "Three Phantom Demons" during fusion. Upon closer inspection, was it [Thunder Emperor - Hamon] deliberately causing trouble and reducing the overall output because it wasn't cooperating?
"Tch, you disgusted me again without me even noticing, John Anderson!" Glancing at John, Yubel introduced the monster, "Although [Chaos Phantom Demon - Amitel] couldn't revert to the 'Phantom Demon Beast Race,' it still retains the resistance to combat damage from me due to the effect of [Dimensional Fusion Kill]. At the same time, it also has the ability to be indestructible in battle, making it an existence that absolutely cannot be destroyed by brute force."

"The resistance of the Phantom Beast type to be unaffected by trap cards and to spell cards only being effective during their activation phase disappears. However, due to the existence of [Paradise Lost], [Chaos Phantom - Amitel], which evolved by absorbing the power of the 'Three Phantoms', also possesses the resistance to not being targeted by the opponent's card effects and to not being destroyed by the opponent's card effects!"

"0 attack power, but it can't be destroyed in battle, it doesn't take battle damage, it can't even be destroyed by effects, and it can't be the target of effects!?" John frowned. "What a troublesome monster. If Rainbow Dragon were still around."

"Not only that, John!" Although Jaden was completely focused on his duel with Daitokuji and had no time to pay attention to anything else when he defeated this card during Hayato and Kagemaru's duel, he still vaguely remembered that this card had two rather destructive effects. "That card... it's a card that can destroy everything!"

"Hmph, that's right. As for the specific power, Jaden, you should remember what the effect of [Obelisk the Tormentor] was, right? After all, it's the signature card of Seto Kaiba, who built the Duel Academy you attended." Yubel used one of the "Three Egyptian God Cards," the Divine Warrior—cough cough—[Obelisk the Tormentor], as an example. "Its strongest effect is that it can release two other monsters to unleash an ultimate, infinitely powerful attack on the target, right?"

"The effect of 【Chaos Illusion Demon - Amitel】 is similar. It is an ability that can be activated once per turn during my Battle Phase while this card is in Attack Position. It deals 10000 battle damage to one of your opponent's monsters. If your opponent has no monsters on their field, they will take 10000 damage directly!"

"10000 points!?" Saotome Rei's eyes widened. "Is this some kind of randomly filled-in number? What's the difference between a number this large and infinity?!"

Asuka analyzed, "But if we understand this power specifically, it should be understood as making a monster fight against a monster with 10000 ATK that doesn't actually exist, right? That means this effect can be 'taunted' by [Taunt], taken by a monster in defense position, have its damage absorbed by cards like [Winged Kuriboh], and can even have its target redirected or resisted by monsters that aren't affected by the effect."

"However, another advantage is that even if the target monster has more than 10000 ATK, it won't suffer counter-damage or be affected by cards like [Explosive Armor]." John paused, glancing at the [Chaos Phantom - Amitel] with its strong resistance, "Although [Explosive Armor] and the like can't work because of [Paradise Lost].

"In other words, although it looks intimidating, it's not much different from attacking directly with [Phantom Emperor - Labier] before, right? If that's the case, then it doesn't matter at all," Jaden concluded.

"Sorewadoka?" Yubel sneered, suddenly picking up the card [Chaos Phantom - Amitel] and throwing it at Jaden. The card forcibly adhered to an empty slot on Jaden's Duel Disk. "Did I say [Chaos Phantom - Amitel] only has one effect? ​​Seeing how hard you've struggled to resist my attacks, Jaden, I'll bestow this powerful monster upon you. Don't be shy, accept [Chaos Phantom - Amitel]!"

"During my Main Phase, I used another effect of [Chaos Phantom - Amitel] to directly transfer control of this card to my opponent's duelist. I chose to transfer it to Jaden's field—and then, end my turn immediately!"

Trading three monsters for one on his own field was already bizarre enough, but sending such a powerful monster that he had finally managed to summon onto Jaden's field was even more incomprehensible. What exactly was Yubel trying to do? However, Jaden himself, who was forcibly given the monster, clearly saw what Yubel was doing.

As Yubel tossed the card toward him, [Chaos Phantom Demon - Amitaire] moved like a shadow devouring everything. As it approached, the monsters on Jaden's field, including [Winged Kuriboh LV6], collectively felt unwell, entering a state even weaker than when [Awakened Three Phantom Demons] was activated. As a unified state of the "Phantom Demons," [Chaos Phantom Demon - Amitaire] clearly also had the effect of absorbing the power of spirits, and seemed to be even stronger than the "Three Phantom Demons"!

"Oh no! Everyone, get out of that monster!"

He frantically shouted at the monsters on his field, but Jaden didn't have a "Monster Recall" card set to face-down, making it impossible to recall the monsters already summoned. The boundless shadows rose again, transforming into a colossal demon god towering into the clouds. Its transfer was like an abyss rising from the ground, instantly knocking Jaden's spirits unconscious! But it wasn't over yet. The next moment, because Yubel declared the end of the turn, "Chaos Phantom - Amitel," which had just completed its transfer, acted again, transforming into a sea of ​​shadows once more. With each breath, it created a massive abyssal vortex, swallowing all of Jaden's defenseless monsters into its body!?

"The ultimate power of [Chaos Phantom - Amitel] - This effect is forcibly activated at the end of the turn this card is played, banishing all other monster cards on the field of the card's controller, and then returning control of this card to its original owner's field! In other words, this is a 'dirty bomb' that would have a huge negative effect if left on your field, but can become very useful when combined with its second effect of transferring control!"

Yubel watched as Jaden's monsters were wiped out in one fell swoop and laughed triumphantly, "Illusory Phantom Rashomon! With this effect, I've finally wiped out all the monsters on Jaden's field. I'm so happy, so happy that you'll soon experience the pain I'm inflicting on you. This is filled with my love, so you'd better catch it properly."

"Judai, Judai, Judai, Judai, Judai! I can't wait to share my love with you, so hurry up, John Anderson, and get to the end of your annoying rounds. No matter how much time has passed, no matter how far apart we are, you will always be mine, Judai! Soon you will be with me forever!"

【尤贝尔：15400LP，手牌2→1→1→0→2→1→1→0→1→0】

[Chaos Phantom-Amitair][ATK0]

Backstage: [The Seven Essences Unlocked] [The Resurrection of the Demonic Realm]

Location: Paradise Lost

John faced this situation when he finally got to his second round: the fundamental points of light could not be easily reduced, the monsters were difficult to deal with, and Jaden, who suddenly became empty and turned pale and almost couldn't stand up because the spirits were devoured.

During Jaden's turn, there was at least a possibility of defeating Yubel, but Jaden chose to protect John and not abandon any of his friends. However, during John's turn, he could hardly see any chance of victory—after all, he only had four [Crystal Beasts] as Continuous Spell Cards on his field and only two in his hand.

John glanced at Judai and suddenly made up his mind. As he drew a card, he said, "My turn. Drawing cards was quite an exciting adventure in another world. I'm almost satisfied to have seen so many spirits and such a vast new world."

"I activate the Spell Card 'Mining of Magic Stones', discard two cards from my hand, retrieve this 'Pot of Greed' from my Graveyard, and then activate 'Pot of Greed' to return five monster cards from my Graveyard—'Sapphire Beast - Jade Pegasus', 'Ultimate Sapphire God - Rainbow Dragon', 'Ultimate Sapphire God - Rainbow Bridge Dragon', as well as the 'Hidden G' and 'Contact G' that I just discarded—to my Deck, shuffle them, and draw two cards."

Watching John get to work, Judai sensed something was off and quickly asked, "What did you mean by what you just said, John? Cough cough!"

"Don't push yourself too hard, Jaden. The arrival of [Chaos Phantom Demon - Amitel] just now, though only for a moment, must have been a huge burden for you, right?" John smiled calmly as he glanced at his trembling hand after drawing the card. "After all, even my hands and feet were frozen and stiff from the shock just now."

"So, since you and Professor Cobra started this otherworldly adventure, I'll warm up for the finale. Let me have a few of the highlights."

As he spoke, John turned his head and smiled at Judai.

"What are you saying, John!" The ominous premonition in her heart grew stronger. Judai tried to get closer to John but almost fell. When Rei and Asuka tried to help him up, he refused. "I'm fine. You guys go and stop John!"

“That won’t do, Jaden. Don’t stop a man from making a decision.” John picked up a card from his Duel Disk and looked at [Ultimate Gem Beast - Rainbow Dragon], saying, “Then, lend me your power one more time, everyone!”

Asuka was about to approach John after listening to Jaden's words, but was suddenly blown back by a strong gust of wind. She found that in the blink of an eye, the cards such as [Jewel Beast - Cobalt Spinel Eagle] had gathered around John and turned into a wall that separated him from the others.
"What are you doing, John!"

Jaden tried to break through, but was blocked by the nose of the [Jewel Beast - Amber Mammoth] and couldn't move forward. "Get out of the way, [Amethyst Cat], [Topaz Tiger], John—!"

But when faced with Judai, John's Jewel Beasts remained silent and simply shook their heads at him.

On John's field, the seven-colored gem formed by [Ultimate Gem Beast - Rainbow Dragon] shattered and dissipated, triggering the appearance of another card.

"I banish [Ultimate Gem Beast - Rainbow Dragon] from my Spell & Trap Zone to activate its effect. I Special Summon one Level 4 or lower [Gem Beast] from my Deck - [Gem Beast - Jade Pegasus], which was previously returned to the Deck, and add one [Ultimate Gem God] monster to my hand."

John, with his back to Jaden and the others, glanced at the monster card in his hand, played it, and said, "Then I Special Summon, [Ultimate Jewel God - Rainbow Dragon]!"

"Fly across the Rainbow Bridge with me one last time, everyone!"

The seven-colored jewel light illuminated Paradise Lost, and the Ultimate Jewel God Rainbow Dragon descended upon John's field once more, evolving again in the next moment to become John's ultimate trump card—the Ultimate Jewel God Rainbow Bridge Dragon.

Even now, the light of the precious jade has not dissipated; it still surrounds John, briefly coalescing before rising sharply and transforming into a massive rainbow bridge that stretches straight to the sky and connects to an unknown destination.

Putting down the card of [Ultimate Gem God - Rainbow Bridge Dragon], John looked at Yubel and said, "This is my first and final battle with [Ultimate Gem God - Rainbow Bridge Dragon] - Don't even think about hurting Jaden or Yubel in front of me!"

"The power to erase everything and return to the origin—"

"Overload: Flying Over the Rainbow Bridge!"

The Rainbow Bridge suddenly expanded, instantly enveloping Jaden, Asuka, Rei, and many others behind them, along with the Duel Academy. Even the three dormitories far away were precisely selected. In the Bridge of Light, which represents "connection," Jaden saw John giving him a thumbs-up: "Keep being a hero, Jaden."

“Oh no, at this point it should be—” mimicking Jaden’s gesture, John drew his finger across Jaden’s forehead and pointed at him, “Gotcha! What an interesting duel!”

"John!!!"

Watching the rainbow light rise, John turned back to look at Yubel in front of him. The power of the [Ultimate Jewel God - Rainbow Bridge Dragon] did not include Yubel and John in the transfer target. Instead, they were constantly attacked by this power that transcended space. Even the power of the [Chaos Illusion Demon - Amitel] could not protect the opponent.

In a short while, Yubel's body was torn to pieces again, and he attacked John with a ferocious expression, seemingly unwilling to let go of this hateful guy who had separated him from Jaden once more.

"You're really persistent, aren't you? But that's precisely why I won't let you continue to entangle Judai!" John struck a pose, looking like he was ready to die. "Come on, Yubel!" (End of Chapter)