Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: Duelists Beyond Light

"Trap Card activated—Miracle Trail!!" You Qing shouted, "Choose one face-up monster on your field, and your opponent draws one card from their Deck!!"

"Until the end of this turn, the selected monster gains 1000 ATK!!"

"And you can attack the monster up to twice in the same battle phase!!"

"When that monster engages in combat, the combat damage received by the opposing player becomes zero!!"

The Trap Card "Trajectory of Miracles" suddenly shone brightly, like a magnificent rainbow bridge spanning the battlefield!

Bathed in this radiance, the Illusion Wing Synchro Dragon's icy blue lightning instantly intensified, and countless golden patterns appeared on its originally translucent wing membrane, as if it had been infused with new power!
Its attack power surged at an astonishing rate; the crystalline horn on its dragon head emitted a blinding light, and even the surrounding air trembled violently due to this surge of energy, forming visible shockwaves!

“Beep beep beep——————————”

[Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon, Attack Power: 3500 → 4500]

"Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon!! Attack XX-Swordsman Fulham Knight!!" Yu Qing shouted.

"roar--------------"

With a deafening roar, the Illusionary Wings flapped its wings, transforming into a streak of gold and ice-blue light that hurtled toward Fulham Knight at incredible speed!
Just like before, Huddle did not activate the effect of XX-Swordsman Fulham Knight, as that would only have the opposite effect.

Huddle remained calm, only able to watch helplessly as his teammate's ace was defeated.

In the torrential rain and high-speed battlefield, XX-Swordsman Fulham Knight tried to dodge, but the speed of the Phantom Wings was too fast. He only saw a blur before the dragon claws appeared in front of him!

The dragon claw, carrying a violent surge of energy, slammed into Fulham Knight's armor, instantly denting it and emitting a piercing cracking sound! Fulham Knight was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust, before a violent explosion completely engulfed him!
In the burst of light, You Qing's attack ended. He set a face-down card and ended his turn.

Hudik stared at the Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon with an attack power of 2500, his brow furrowed.

Two monsters were defeated in a row...

The remaining monster's attack power is insufficient to defeat the Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon!

Furthermore, his hand is currently extremely short of cards; if it weren't for Trails of Miracles replenishing his deck, the situation would be even worse!
"But XXX's effect resets on my turn!!" A determined glint flashed in Huddle's eyes. "My turn!! Draw a card!!!"

“Beep beep——————————————”

[YouQing, LP: 4→5]

[Hudick Gattum, SPC: 3→4]

Braving the endless downpour, Hudik shouted, "Activate the effect of the Continuous Trap Card—XXX, banish the Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon!!"

"Continuous Trap Card activated—Dragon's Orb!!" You Qing shouted, discarding a card from his hand. "Discard one card to negate and destroy the effect of a Trap Card that targets a face-up Dragon-Type monster on the field!!"

The ground suddenly trembled, and countless golden light patterns surged forth from the cracks like living things, weaving into a giant sword array beneath the feet of the Illusionary Winged Synchronous Dragon!

This is a deadly formation triggered by the powerful trap card XXX. Sword shadows are like a forest, each sword shadow condensing a sharpness capable of tearing through space. The light reflected from the sword blades illuminates the entire battlefield as if it were daytime, and the fierce sword energy causes ripples in the air!
At this critical moment, a soft halo suddenly shone above Huan Tingyi's head, and a crystal-clear pearl appeared out of thin air!

The surface of the orb shimmered with iridescent light, as if it held the secrets of the universe. The instant the sword shadows touched it, the orb suddenly erupted with dazzling light! That light acted as an invisible barrier, blocking all the sword shadows! The sword array triggered by Trap Card XXX began to fluctuate violently, the light patterns dimming at a visible speed, and even spiderweb-like cracks appeared at the array's core!
The Illusionary Wings let out a majestic dragon roar, and the jewel above its head shone even brighter. With a crisp cracking sound, the sword array formed by the trap cards completely collapsed, turning into countless particles of light scattered across the sky! The jewel slowly rotated, absorbing all the remaining energy from the trap cards, and then quietly disappeared into the Illusionary Wings' dragon head, as if it had never existed!
"Oh my god!! It's an ancient trap card—Dragon's Orb!!" the commentator exclaimed. "The core card of Team XXX—XXX—has been destroyed!!"

"Now Hudik is facing the powerful Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon!!"

How will he handle this?!

Hudik gritted his teeth: "We've been countered? But XXX has one last effect!!"

"You can activate this effect by banishing this card from your Graveyard!!"

"Remove Commander Gatmus, XX-Swordsman Fulham Knight, and XX-Swordsman Galsem from the field, hand, or graveyard!!"

Special Summon—XX-Swordsman Gatemus—from the Extra Deck!

"The XX-Swordsman Gatmus Special Summoned by this effect gains 900 ATK and cannot be destroyed by effect!!"

“Hua La La————————————”

Hudik swept his arm sharply, sending countless water droplets flying, and shouted in a deep voice:

"When allies have fallen in the bloodbath, Gartmuz, as the final commander, will personally take the stage!!"

"The Light of Honor in Desperate Circumstances!!"

"Fearlessly advance on the battlefield of blood and sword!!"

"Draw your swords and charge!!"

"XX-Swordsman Gatmus!!!"

The battlefield was a scene of utter devastation, with the remains of the XX swordsmen scattered everywhere, and the broken weapons still bearing the lingering embers of energy!
Commander-in-Chief Gatem knelt amidst the shards of his fallen comrades, golden blood seeping from the cracks in his armor. He gazed at the empty battlefield, a trapped beast's whimper escaping his throat!
Suddenly, he ripped off his shattered helmet, revealing a blood-soaked face. The swordsman's spirit within him burned with a mournful cry, and the sword patterns on his armor glowed once more, no longer a calm gold, but a blazing crimson!

His bones crackled and popped as his form was reshaped in the light. The Commander-in-Chief's cloak shattered into pieces, replaced by lighter yet sharper battle armor—the form of XX-Swordsman Gatmus appeared in the flames!
【XX-Swordsman Gatmus】

Nine Stars

[Earth/Beast Warrior Race]

[Attack/Defense: 3100/2600]

“Beep beep beep——————————”

[XX-Swordsman Gatmus, Attack Power: 3100→4000]

"That's the desperate XX-Swordsman!!!" the commentator shouted in the pouring rain, "Under the effect of the Continuous Trap Card - XXX, XX-Swordsman Gatmus's ATK has increased to an astonishing 4000!!"

"Furthermore, it possesses a powerful resistance that cannot be destroyed by effects!!"

"Although XX-Swordsman Gatmus's own effect isn't particularly strong, its most direct and terrifying combat power is enough to crush everything!!" Hudik stared at the card in You Qing's hand, thinking rapidly.

According to previously obtained information, Yuqing has a very powerful monster that can be activated from the hand. That monster can be Special Summoned from the hand during the Battle Phase and Synchro Summoned using monsters on the field.

If Huddle attacks directly, then Yuqing is very likely to use that monster to summon Crystal Wing Synchro Dragon, which he has almost no chance of defeating.

Therefore, he needs to activate the effect of XX-Swordsman Gatmus first, forcing Yuqing to discard his hand. Although Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon can activate its effect to negate the effect of XX-Swordsman Gatmus, it cannot destroy it!

The Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon can only negate the effect of XX-Swordsman Gatmus once, but XX-Swordsman Gatmus's effect doesn't come once per turn, so it will definitely force Yu Qing to use that trick card!

"Attack signal summons—XX-Swordsman Pogart Knight!" Hudik shouted.

【XX-Swordsman - Pogate Knight】

【Four stars】

[Earth/Beast Warrior Race]

[Attack/Defense: 1900/1000]

"If this card is successfully Summoned, Special Summon 1 Level 4 or lower X-Swordsman monster from your hand!!!"

"Come on!! X-Swordsman Urd!!"

【X-Swordsman Ould】

【Four stars】

[Earth/Beast Warrior Race]

[Attack/Defense: 1600/1000]

"Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon can only negate the effects of other Level 5 or higher monsters, or negate monster effects activated against Level 5 or higher monsters, so you can't counter XX-Swordsman Pogart's Knight!!" Huddle shouted. "Next, activate the effect of XX-Swordsman Gatmus, Tribute one X-Swordsman on my field, and your opponent immediately discards one card from their hand!!"

"You only have one card left!!"

"Discard that card!!"

"In exchange, I release XX-Swordsman Pogate Knight!!!"

Yu Qing retorted, "Activate the effect of the Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon to negate and destroy the effect of XX-Swordsman Gatmus!!"

XX - Swordsman Gatem's crimson battle armor hummed due to the violent surge of energy, and the phantom of his comrades' resentment, gathered on his heavy, broad blade, grew increasingly violent!

He charged forward over the wreckage, his powerful abilities suddenly activating. One of the X-Swordsmen beside him sacrificed himself, and then the crimson light that shot from the sword of XX-Swordsman Gatmus was like a sharp blade, piercing straight towards Yu Qing's last card!

The crimson streak of light drew a strange arc in the air, scorching and distorting the air in its path. However, the wings of the Illusionary Winged Synchro Dragon acted as a barrier, completely neutralizing the attack!
Hudik said in a deep voice, "However, due to the effect of XXX, XX-Swordsman Gatmus will not be destroyed!!"

"Activate the effect of XX-Swordsman Gatmus again, and unleash X-Swordsman Urd!!"

"Discard that card!! Youqing!!!"

XX-Swordsman Gatem's eyes sharpened, and the swordsman's soul within him burned even more fiercely, unleashing his second power!
Another X-Swordsman sacrificed his life, pouring all his power into his greatsword. The broken sword plunged into the ground, instantly cracking countless fissures. Crimson energy spread along the cracks, forming a sealed energy cage around the user!
Inside the cage, energy raged like a storm, relentlessly impacting the last card in hand. The energy shield on the card gradually crumbled under the violent onslaught, and the card began to tremble violently. Finally, with a crisp cracking sound, the card completely transformed into countless tiny fragments of light, dissipating within the energy cage!
The card's fragments reappeared in the misty rain, and it was indeed the monster card that Huddle had predicted—Speedy OMK Gum!!!
"That way, there will be no more worries!!" Huddle pointed to the monster shining brightly on the field, "Go!! XX-Swordsman Gatmus!!"

"Attack on the Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon!!"

"X-Sword: Glory's Heavy Slash!!!"

XX-Swordsman Gatmus roared and leaped into the air, his broken sword leaving a scorching afterimage as it sliced ​​through the air, aiming straight for the head of the Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon!
Phantom Wing suddenly looked up, and a rapidly enlarging sword shadow was reflected in its icy blue pupils!
Just as the sword was about to touch the dragon's head, a red and black figure suddenly shot out from the dimensional rift. It was the Swift Robot Three-Eyed Dice. Its three eyes lit up red simultaneously, and a deep red array unfolded, completely neutralizing the attack!
"Activate the effect of Swift Robot - Three-Eyed Dice from the Graveyard!!" You Qinglang declared. "Ban this card from the Graveyard to negate the attack of XX-Swordsman - Gatmus!!!"

"Round over!!" said Huddle. "Now it's your turn!!"

"Right now you have no cards in your hand, and only one non-continuous trap card on the field—Dragon Orb!!"

"Even the last trump card—the effect of the Speedy Robot Three-Eyed Dice—has already been used!!"

"If you cannot launch a counterattack this round, then the victory in this duel will belong to Team XXX!!!"

“Beep beep——————————————”

[YouQing, LP: 5→6]

[Hudick Gattum, SPC: 4→5]

Is there only one chance to draw a card...?

You Qing let out a soft breath, his mind flashing back to Yan Cheng Mukuro, Decade, Sherry Leblanc, and the important card that had been handed to him—Z-ONE.

"FFC team, is Clear all that's left now?" You Qing's eyes suddenly hardened. "Then let this light be even clearer than Clear itself!!"

"It's my turn!! Draw a card!!"

“Swish——————————————————”

A flash of silvery-white light swept across, and You Qing's eyes lit up:

"coming!!"

"Defense Position Summon - Swiftman Red-Eyed Dice!!"

"Synthesize the Level 1 Swiftman Red-Eyed Dice and the Level 7 Synchro Monster, Phantom Wing Synchro Dragon!!"

"Synchronous Summon!!"

"Crystalwing Synchro Dragon!!!" (End of Chapter)