Who asked him to play Yu-Gi-Oh!

Chapter 1321 A Failed Mission

"It looks like I won the bet."

You Xuan looked at the fake ZONE and chuckled.

"What did I say?"

Fake ZONE: "."

Indeed, judging from the results, it seems that You Xuan was right.

Even if the clone's level is far higher than his, even if the clone possesses the top-tier Mirror of Still Water, Tri-Acceleration, Cosmic Radiant Dragon, and a being like Machine God who is absolutely countered by Synchro.
Despite all these factors, and despite the seemingly overwhelming situation on paper, Yusei Fudo faced the challenge without fear and emerged victorious.

“This isn’t scientific. According to calculations, Fudo Yusei doesn’t possess that level of power,” Pseudo-ZONE said. “Data…”

But before he could say more, ZONE interrupted him: "It's precisely because you're always too obsessed with the data that you can't see it."

Fake ZONE: "What?"

“What I’m looking for is something that can truly change the future,” ZONE said calmly. “Perhaps at the start of this duel, Fudo Yusei was indeed inferior to your clone.”

Is it still the same now?

The fake ZONE's eyes flickered slightly as he stared at Yusei on the projected screen for a moment, then seemed to understand something.

"Duelist Rank. Breaking Level 10?"

His tone revealed surprise.

"The King's Domain?"

"It seems so."

ZONE's usually calm and collected tone couldn't hide a hint of a smile at this moment.

This incident was indeed unexpected for ZONE. The cloned 5DS group from another dimension has had a significant impact on WRGP and his plans.

However, in the end, this challenge from the otherworldly clones actually accelerated Yusei Fudo's evolution, much faster than ZONE had expected.

Fudo Yusei became king.

The true Duel King of this dimension and timeline. This is exactly what ZONE has always wanted to see, and it is what he is trying to stimulate Yusei's evolution through the series of trials that follow, including WRGP and the Curved Cradle.

But now, thanks to the actions of these otherworldly clones, this goal has been achieved ahead of schedule, which naturally pleases ZONE.

Perhaps this development is also part of the Fudo Yusei clone project?

The cloned Yusei had several plans in mind when it challenged the real Yusei.

On one hand, this duel itself is a test of the strength of Yusei in this dimension, allowing the cloned Yusei to judge the relative strength of the two sides.

If he wins, then the clone Yusei will probably take Yusei's place in the battle and challenge ZONE at the final battleground of the Cradle of the Final Arc to stop ZONE's plan to destroy Shin Domino.

If he were to lose, it would likely mean that through this duel, Yusei Fudo had awakened new power and reached a higher level.

So regardless of the outcome, this duel is acceptable to him.

Meanwhile, the clone Yusei had already fallen onto the dueling platform.

Thick engine oil snaked like a glowing serpent across the asphalt road. The twisted frame of the D-wheel was stuck in the median strip ten meters away, still spitting out arcs of electricity. The clone of Yuxing lay supine in the center of the oil slick, the artificial skin on his right cheek peeling off like cracked pottery, revealing a metallic cheekbone that was sparking with orange-red sparks. Sparks landed on his leather jacket, burning out black holes that smelled of burnt metal.

When his neck wires broke and his mechanical pupils dilated, the shattered lens array inside his iris could be clearly seen, refracting chaotic colors like a broken kaleidoscope.

As he tried to raise his left hand, the hydraulic hose in his forearm suddenly burst, and the splashed pale blue liquid looked like the blood of an alien race under the moonlight.

Yusei stopped his D-wheel and charged forward.

"Are you OK!"

However, of course, this horrific scene clearly shows that things were not alright.

The clone Yusei didn't seem to mind, forcing a smile as he said, "It's alright." Yusei bent down and lifted him up, letting his seemingly broken half-body lean against him: "Don't speak, I'll find someone to fix you."

"No need."

The clone Yu Xing laughed, a very calm laugh.

"That's enough. What I wanted to do... I've done."

Yusei was taken aback: "What?"

“In the past, I felt that I was the real Yusei Fudo.”

The clone spoke with difficulty, its voice somewhat hoarse, occasionally accompanied by a buzzing electronic interference sound.

"Accelerated synchronization, triangular acceleration, top-level clear and still water, sizzling sound."

Copying Yuxing was somewhat difficult.

"And then there's the bond between us, the 5DS. I've always supported my comrades and fought side-by-side. Having all of this, I... well, I thought... I was on par with you."

Yusei's expression was complicated: "You..."

He wanted to say something, but the copy of Yusei interrupted him again: "Until today, when I met you again, the real you, I realized that your strength is not just about the bonds with your companions, nor is it just about powerful cards."

Even with similar cards and similar partners, I can never become you. No matter how advanced the technology or how perfect the craftsmanship, it's impossible... impossible to create a second Yusei Fudo.”

Yusei was silent for a moment, then looked up and said, "Yes, you are not me."

But after a pause, he continued, "But you don't have to be me. You are you, and I can see that you are a truly proud duelist who fights alongside your comrades for unwavering beliefs."

Even if it's man-made, through this duel, I felt your heart.

He clenched his right fist and placed it horizontally over his heart.

"I can feel your sincere soul, the noble soul of a true duelist."

The clone Yusei remained silent for a few seconds, then smiled with relief.

"To be praised like this by the Venerable One is probably the best compliment I could ever receive."

He seemed to use the last of his strength to raise his hand and hand out a card.

Yusei took the card, and then his expression changed drastically.

What was handed to him was none other than the "Cosmic Transformation Dragon" card that had appeared in the duel just now.

"This..." Yusei said in surprise, "This isn't your Triangle Acceleration card, the most important one."

"Yes, the most important card, but it should have belonged to you right away, truly Yusei Fudo."

Copy Yuseido.

"My mission has been completed, or rather, it has failed. My timeline has been destroyed, my world no longer exists, and the mission I was created for was not accomplished."

And now, the future of this world has been entrusted to you once again, Yusei Fudo. I am confident that you can do it now and prevent this world from repeating the same mistakes.

Therefore, I have no reason to exist anymore.

As he spoke, a cold, electronic sound emanated from the overturned D-wheel beside him.

"The self-destruct program has been initiated and is now in its countdown phase."

Yu Xing's expression changed drastically.

"what are you up to?"

(End of this chapter)