I'm in Yu-Gi-Oh!, but I'm also in Machine Ascension.

...

At the same time, just as everyone's expressions became somewhat tense about the situation, only "Jellyfish Head" Jaden Yuki, who was watching from the sidelines, stroked his chin and pondered as he watched Yuuki's attack, which had finally reached 16,000 points after activating its effects from continuous attacks.

"Hmm... I don't know why, but this number reminds me of Senior Yuuka's [Cyber ​​Dragon]..."

At the same time, along with Judai Yuki's voice, Asuka Tenjouin and the others immediately turned their attention to the first witness to this duel, Ryo Marufuji, who identified himself as a disciple of Yuuki of the "Electronic School".

The blue-haired, gray-eyed boy, upon sensing everyone's gaze, also slightly shifted his expression, then thoughtfully nodded:

"Hmm... this number 16000... although I don't know what special meaning it has for the time being—it definitely stirred my DNA as a [Cyber ​​Style] duelist..."

But soon, after a moment of contemplation, this man, renowned for his genius and powerful enough to be called "Caesar" in the Duel Academy, suddenly had a flash of inspiration:

"However... I seem to have an idea... If we had a support card like [Restriction Removal]... then the ultimate power of [Cyber ​​Dragon]..."

...

And soon, just as everyone was expressing their views on the situation on the field in different ways,

Youfeng smiled and shook his head, ending his [Battle Phase] and entering [Main Phase 2]:

"So... next, let me show you the true way to play the [Source Number] deck!"

"At this moment, although one of my original [Number Gate] cards was banished by your [ABC-Dragon Destroyer], the other three still meet the conditions for summoning my next [Xyz] monster—"

Soon, with a swift movement, the third card in the player's hand, a Field Spell card radiating a faint green magical power, was played onto the field, replacing the original Source Network:

"First, I'll immediately activate one [Heat Convergence Field] from my hand!"

In an instant, a powerful warrior seemed to be hidden within a yellow, sacred glow.

then--

Yu Feng immediately played the powerful monster card he had drawn from his Extra Deck:

"Reconstructing the Xyz Network, this time the materials are three [Gate of Numbers] cards from the NO series monsters with the same Rank 1 on the field!"

In an instant, accompanied by Youfeng's powerful voice, the three mechanical monsters, which seemed to contain a powerful, eerie force, were instantly stacked together. A bright black light, unique to the [Xyz] monster card, flashed through the air as Youfeng played the card.

That powerful monster card was immediately released onto the field and stacked on top of the Xyz Network formed by three Machine-Type monsters—

"Oppa-style (stacked)!"

"Accept the boundless power of hope, and create a new world for this new era—[Shining No.0: The Unity of Hope's Different Flames]!!!"

At the same time, with the arrival of the uniquely designed Xyz Monster card played by Yufeng, the pink atmosphere that originally filled the field, belonging to the Source Network, vanished instantly.

Instead, a figure appeared in the form of Yuma ZEXAL, sporting an exaggerated hairstyle with bright yellow and red hues that suggested he was a skilled card player. His piercing eyes were composed of orange and green, and he wielded a powerful yellow lightsaber. He was clad in bright silver armor and a red robe-like cloak.

【Shining Light No. 0: Hope Amidst Divergent Heat and Shared Hearts】

[Race: Warrior]

[Attribute: light]

[Class: 0]

[Attack power:? 】

[Defense:? 】

"I'm directly using [Source Number] to stack [Cult Leader], isn't that also a state of extreme soul? —Is there any problem with me saying this?!"

【Electronic Dragon】Card Sprite: Yes, yes, you're right.

...

At that very moment, the [Cyber ​​Dragon] card sprite on Youfeng's shoulder revealed a look of disdain.

Everyone was shocked by this uniquely designed monster card, including their opponent, Jun Manjou, whose pupils trembled violently.

"This...this monster card...no...the monster summoned by this card doesn't even seem like a typical monster card—"

"But..."

In the brief moment he carefully considered his words, a flicker of fear flashed across the eyes of the black-haired man in the trench coat:

At that moment, Yuki Jaden, the "Jellyfish Head," who was also stunned, pursed his lips and nodded solemnly. Then, in the voice of Manjou Jun, he exclaimed in equal shock:

"It's as if a duelist like us has been summoned to the arena."

...

At the same time, as Yuki Jaden's "hitting the nail on the head" voice rang out, everyone nodded with a start.

"Yes...that's it!"

Soon, amidst a gasp from the girl in the flowing blue dress with her long hair, she quickly focused her brown, gem-like eyes back on the [Xyz] card that Yuufu had played, and her expression immediately changed again:

"Wait...this card...has no rank?!"

In an instant, accompanied by the girl's surprised voice, everyone subconsciously turned their gaze past the leader of the sect, Yuma ZEXAL, and looked at the card.

"Hmm...it's actually true!"

"According to the details of Xyz Monsters jointly released by Mr. Pegasus's International Illusion Company and President Kaiba's Kaiba Corporation, although Xyz Monsters do not have the concept of levels, they do possess a 'rank' system similar to that of ranking systems..."

"Furthermore, generally speaking, social class is also opposed to the level of material requirements..."

"This card has absolutely no class?!"

...

In that instant, amidst the astonished gasps of the crowd, Jaden Yuki shook his head as if he instantly realized something:

"If Rank 1 is the lowest rank of Xyz Monsters, then this card's Rank 0... might just represent the starting point of the entire Xyz Summoning..."

Thinking of this, Jaden Yuki immediately turned his gaze to Yuma ZEXAL form, the leader of the Yuuki clan on the field, and continued to mutter to himself:

"This mysterious, duelist-like figure is likely connected to the origins of the entire [Xyz]..."

As Jaden Yuki's accurate deduction was confirmed, Yuuki glanced at the "jellyfish head" in the audience with slight surprise and sighed:

"Wow... no wonder he's Judai... his sensitivity to cards is that high?"

...

Just as Yuuki cast a slightly wistful glance at Judai Yuuki, Ryo Marufuji, who was also looking at Yuuki with immense admiration, murmured to himself:

"Hmm... perhaps... in a sense, it's both the starting point... and the end point of [Excess]..."

At that very moment, as the [Cult Leader] himself was summoned into the field, Yufeng immediately pointed to the [Different Heat Concentric Field] that had been cast first in the [Field Spell] area during this [Xyz] attack, activating its effect:

"Next, I'll activate the Trigger Effect of this Field Spell: If you Special Summon an Xyz Monster, you can target that monster. Select 1 Xyz Monster from your Extra Deck/Graveyard and add it as Xyz Material under the targeted monster."

In an instant, as Yuufu opened his Extra Deck again, a bright black Xyz Monster card was instantly added to the thick stack of Shining No. 0 Hope of the Heat of the Heart on the field.

This was followed by a continuous increase in attack power:

【Shining Light No. 0: Hope Amidst Divergent Heat and Shared Hearts】

[Attack power:? →4000]

[Defense:? →4000]

"This card's ATK and DEF are increased by 1000 times the number of Xyz Materials this card contains."

"Then...I end my turn!"

...

Soon, accompanied by Youfeng's calm voice, the attack/defense power of the mysterious Rank 0 monster in the opponent's field was instantly increased to a full 4000 points.

His expression changed instantly, then he nodded slightly:

"Hmm... It actually surpassed my [ABC-Dragon Annihilator]'s 3000 attack power?"

"Hmph...looks like I'll have to summon an even more powerful monster card!"

"but--"

Soon, as he re-examined the extremely imposing figure of the [Cult Leader] on the field, Jun Manjou also slowly clenched his fist:

"However, my [ABC-Dragon Annihilator] has an exclusion effect that doesn't target... I don't believe that your [Flash No.0 Hope of the Heat] happens to have all resistances!"

The next second, after a slight sigh of relief, Jun Manjou, still looking somewhat tense, immediately reached for his Duel Disk and began drawing cards from his main deck:

"My turn, draw a card!"

...

In an instant, as a brand new card was added to his deck, a hint of surprise flashed in Wan Zhangmu's eyes:

"Hmph...it seems like heaven is on my side!"

With a soft laugh, Wan Zhangmu immediately played the [Magic] card he had just drawn onto the field:

"Next, I will directly activate a [Normal Spell] card from my hand—[Monster Resurrection]!"

"Resurrect the [ABC-Dragon Slayer] that I released into the graveyard last turn back onto the field!"

But in that very instant, as the classic [Spell] card, depicting a uniquely shaped green cross in Wan Zhangmu's hand, was blasted into the [Spell & Trap] zone in the back row and emitted a brilliant glow, Youfeng quickly shook his head, interrupting his action:

"I say... Wan Zhangmu... you seem to have absolutely no idea what it means for the cult leader to be standing right in front of you—"

"At this moment, I will chain your [Monster Resurrection] to immediately activate the effect of my [Flash No. 0 Hope of the Heat]: Once per turn, your opponent can detach 1 Xyz Material from this card to activate this effect. Your opponent cannot activate any effects this turn."

In an instant, a [Gate of Numbers] was removed from the deck and sent to the graveyard.

Then, two circular chains representing [Chain] instantly lit up on the two cards on the field, one for Yuufu and the other for Manjou.

...

"No...it can't activate the effect?! Doesn't that mean..."

Soon, the moment he saw the fiery red-haired warrior on the wind field point his gleaming sword at him, Manjou Jun's face darkened, and the confidence in his eyes instantly turned into deep fear.

At the same time, You Feng smiled slightly:

"That's right... Manjoume, this is the absolute forbidden card that seals power—you're in jail!"

87. [Shadowdew]: Even I've achieved mechanical ascension?!