Yu-Gi-Oh! 5Ds: The Path of Evolution

[Kanpaku Lp: 4000]

【Lai Gong Hutang LP: 4000】

"I'll take the first strike!"

Komiya Torado spoke at an astonishing speed, and facing the Regent, whom he could not fully control, he no longer had the leisure to maintain a relaxed demeanor.

Although Kanpaku has the awareness to take the initiative, his speed in this regard is indeed not as good as that of the local powerhouses in the 5DS world.

It can only be said that I haven't played enough of the unique card games in 5ds.

As he pulled out the card, a hint of smugness flashed in Miyakodo's eyes.

"I set two cards to the side of the field. End of turn."

Two black card backs flashed across the field, turning into traps hidden in the duel arena.

"Miya's turn started with setting a trap again! I wonder how these two trap cards are going to create this chaotic battlefield?!"

"How will Kanpaku deal with Kuromiya's trap formation during his turn?!"

What the host said is exactly what Guan Bai is currently struggling with.

He knew all along that Miyakodo was building a deck to counter him, but the problem was that he couldn't quite understand the deck-building strategies of the 5ds World Duelists.

For example, the scene between Lai Gong and Alan.

Using dimensional traps to seal Alan's grave by Kojima Torado was indeed a very effective strategy.

However, the monsters he used were not suitable for the dimensional system; he chose the Abomination and the Mad Data Collector, which he used when fighting Sister Qiu in the anime.

This makes it impossible for Kanpaku to accurately grasp the opponent's deck-building direction.

With that in mind, Guan Bai decided to test the waters first by shooting a monster and stepping into a trap.

"My turn, draw a card."

"Usually summons warriors from the Valley of Dawn."

Amidst the crackling, electric clouds, a pair of powerful, robust wings parted the mist, bringing a warrior clad in a blue battle robe to the battlefield.

Warriors of the Valley of Mist

[Effects/Adjustments]

[Birds and Beasts/Wind]

[Four-star] 1700/300

The warriors from Kasumi Valley landed on the field, but the opposing player, Toradou Kurumiya, didn't react at all.

Is this a summoning reaction pit that wasn't covered?

That's impossible. The best way to counter the Valley of the Mist deck is to disable its Normal Summon.

Given the anime's characteristic that duelists can draw a targeted card on the first turn, it's impossible that this Kurimiya didn't draw either Trap Hole or Bottomless Trap Hole...

Guan Bai was a little confused.

Let's try going up to the battle tier and see what happens.

"During the battle, the warriors of Kasumi Valley will directly attack Kuromiya Torado!"

On stage, Alan saw Guan Bai's actions and exclaimed in concern.

"Oh no! If Kanpaku attacks rashly, he'll definitely be countered by that trap card!"

Upon hearing Allen's words, Joel was so nervous she almost jumped up, but there was nothing she could do but watch helplessly from the stage.

Yanwu Xin had arrived beside Alan at some point, and he suddenly spoke up, offering a different opinion.

"I think Senior Kanpaku's move was just a test!"

Joel and Allen were startled by his sudden appearance.

Arata Enya was also in the audience, cheering for Kanpaku!

Although the athletes have free tickets, it's still quite absurd for them to come and cheer for their former opponents.

Coming to his senses, Allen looked at the boy with a puzzled expression.

"You're here to cheer for Kanpaku too? Didn't you lose to Kanpaku?"

Yanwu Xin laughed.

"After the duel, Kanpaku-senpai and I became friends! What's wrong with cheering on a friend?"

Allen agreed wholeheartedly and turned his gaze back to the stage.

The warriors of the Valley of Mist leaped into the air, quickly spun around in mid-air, and swooped down directly towards Miyako Torado's body.

A heavy elbow strike to Miyako Torado's abdomen sent him flying backward, rolling several times on the ground after landing!

[Lai Gonghutang LP: 4000→2300]

Despite his disheveled state, Miyako Torado wore a smile – as he had predicted, Kanpaku had launched a direct attack!

"Activate the Trap Card, Sin and Punishment (Anime)!"

"Activates when I receive combat damage from a direct attack, destroying the attacking monster!"

Golden lasers exploded beneath the feet of the warriors in the Valley of Dawn, creating a large cloud of smoke.

But when the smoke cleared, the warrior of the Valley of Dawn stood unharmed, enveloped in a halo of holy light!

"What?!"

Kojima Torado was shocked. The trap card had been successfully activated, so why didn't the warriors of the Valley of Mist destroy it?!

Guan Bai pointed to the magic card that had been opened next to him.

"Because I activated the quick-play spell Forbidden Lance, the warriors of the Valley of Mist have their attack power reduced by 800, but they are unaffected by the effects of other spells and trap cards this turn!"

Warriors of the Valley of Mist

[Four-star] 1700/300→900/300

Lai Gong gritted his teeth; he hadn't expected the Regent would include such a magic card in his deck.

According to previous information, aside from the duel with Gan Luo, this guy's favorite and most frequently used cards should be trap cards!

Damn it, this person has so little information; they didn't even analyze this point!

Guan Bai could probably guess what this person was thinking, so he made no attempt to hide his mocking smile.

This caused even greater emotional fluctuations for Lai Gonghutang.

He never imagined that he, as a duel profiler, would one day be affected by the very opponent he was targeting!

This made him even angrier.

As if he wanted to vent, he emphasized the pronunciation of his words by half.

"The second effect of Sin and Punishment: I Special Summon Avatar of Abomination from my hand in Defense Position!"

The anemone-shaped demon struggled to squeeze into reality, its slippery body scraping against the ground, making a squelching sound that caused everyone who heard it to convulse and tremble involuntarily.

【The Incarnation of Hatred】(Animation)

【Effect】

[Demon/Dark]

[Four-star] 0/0

The reply to the basic score helped Kodo Raimiya regain his composure.

He glanced at Guan Bai's expression, but naturally didn't see the kind of frustration he wanted to see; only a nonchalant "I already knew" attitude.

Hmph, then let me show you the tricks I've prepared!

"Don't think this is the end! I'm activating my second face-down card, Hellfire Summon!"

"When you Special Summon a monster you control with 1500 or less ATK, only if your opponent controls a face-up monster, Special Summon as many of its same name cards as possible from your hand, Deck, and Graveyard!"

"Therefore, I now Special Summon two Abominations in Defense Position!"

[Incarnation of Hatred] x2

【Effect】

[Demon/Dark]

[Four-star] 0/0

Three disgusting, slimy creatures were wriggling around on the field, which made Guan Bai feel a chill run down his spine.

But he also used this to understand Lai Gong's tactics.

The appearance of three monsters in a row is clearly a preparation for the arrival of the ace, the Mad Data Collector, in the next round.

Although Kanpaku didn't remember the effects of these animation cards very clearly, he understood the tactics of the palace.

It's clear that they're using this monster's high attack power to disrupt Kanpaku's operational rhythm.

Although this tactic largely depends on the dealer's favor, this is the world of Yu-Gi-Oh! 5DS, where the "dealer" usually gives you face.

So, it seems there was a clear design in the construction of the palace.

If everything goes as Kanpaku predicted, then it's not hard to deduce that Kojima Torado has already obtained his trump card.

In the next round, Kanpaku will undoubtedly face a fierce attack from his opponent.

Taking a deep breath, Kanpaku also removed the card from the deck.

"In that case, based on the effect of Hellish Rampage Summon, I Special Summon another Warrior of the Valley of Mist from my deck."

Warriors of the Valley of Mist

[Four-star] 1700/300

Place a Trap Card into the Duel Disk.

"I set one card face down, end of turn."

"During your end phase, I activate the effect of three Abominations, restoring the Life Points I lost due to combat damage!"

[Lai Gonghutang LP: 2300→7400]

"Haha, that gives us a significant advantage in basic points!"