Duels should be played with a smile.

As the moonlight shone down, a fluffy tail suddenly appeared. With a flick of the tail, Kaguya, with her long, flowing hair, descended from the moonlight.

In short, it's pure bliss for Fu Rui.

Tallinn, who wasn't controlled by Fury, suddenly felt uneasy.

Kaguya's effects are powerful, but her strength lies not only in herself, but also in the fact that her appearance often foreshadows the appearance of some powerful monsters.

Tarin had suffered at the hands of Kaguya in the Xyz Dimension before, because Kaguya's deck might lack key Extra Deck cards in other dimensions. However, as a native of the Xyz Dimension, gaining the approval of that monster, which has special meaning in itself, was much easier for people from other dimensions.

"It seems you know this monster, big sister... So you should know what I'm going to do next, right?"

"Activate Kaguya's effect. When successfully summoned, you can search your Deck for 1 Spellcaster monster with 1850 ATK!"

There are fewer than 20 monsters that meet this condition. Generally, this effect is used to search for Kaguya herself, thus gaining a free card.

"Kaguya is quite cute, and I like her a lot, but when she appears on the other side, I can't let her unleash her full power so easily."

"Chain Kaguya, activate the effect of the Red Spirit, release my Great Red Spirit on the field, negate and destroy your Kaguya!"

In fact, Tarin could have chosen to wait until Kaguya activated another effect before countering, but she was unsure what kind of tactic Shoma was using by summoning Kaguya first, since Kaguya doesn't always appear in conjunction with a Kaimon.

She herself tried putting Kaguya into the PSY deck, using Kaguya's ability to gain an extra card to serve as the cost of certain cards.

"It actually chained to my effect? ​​I can't just stand by and do nothing! I'll chain to your effect and activate Kaguya's second effect!"

Shang Mo's lips curled up slightly. He had already achieved half of his goal—or rather, when he chose to summon Kaguya, he would achieve half of his goal no matter what.

"Target the Carrot Sprite on your field. You can send a card with the same name as that monster from your Deck or Extra Deck to the Graveyard to negate this effect. If you do not choose to send it to the Graveyard, Kaguya will return to your hand along with the targeted monster!"

The noble second-speed effect means that as long as Kaguya is on the field, it will be an interference.

"I can't let you get away with this! My Carrot Fairy plays a very important role on the field! Because your Kaguya's effect includes sending cards from the deck to the graveyard, it hides the effect of my [Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring] card from my hand! I'll negate your Kaguya's effect!"

Although Kaguya's effect is not primarily intended to force the opponent to build a graveyard, the invincible Ash Blossom doesn't care what you're trying to do.

"It's not over yet! C5, I chain my Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring to activate the effect of Mischievous! Target Rena in the Graveyard and Special Summon her!"

Lena has the powerful ability to perform a Link Summon at the second fastest speed during the main phase. At this time, there are many things she can do.

"And I'm going to activate another effect! C6, activate the effect of Da Lila. If you don't have any Kissgill monsters on your field, you can Special Summon 1 Kissgill monster from your Graveyard!"

"I will specially recruit Kissgeller, who was just freed by the Red Elf!"

The series of events made Shang Mo's brows twitch. He remembered clearly that Kisskill had drawn a card after jumping up just now, and now that she had jumped up again, she had earned another card.

This efficiency is comparable to that of a code reader!

Shangmo didn't have any other effects that could be chained together. After the effect was dealt with, Tarin had an extra monster on the field, while Shangmo's Kaguya was sent to the graveyard.

"I'm opening a new chain because of the Grand Kisskill special recruitment, so I'm drawing one card!"

"And C2, chaining Lena's effect can only be activated during the opponent's Main Phase, using monsters on your field that include this card as Link Summoning materials!"

Lena, who had just reappeared and hadn't even had a chance to show off her figure, was immediately forced to fly into the loop in the sky under Tarin's merciless gaze. Thrown in with her was Da Lila, who had already used her pull-up effect and was no longer of any use.

Use it and then discard it; he is a model of capitalist behavior.

"A raging beast that shatters all bonds and obstacles! Display your power with your fangs and claws!"

"Link Summoning! Link 4! Descend! [The Twin Kings of Destruction Arrive to Welcome You]!"

[Dark Link 4 Demon Attack 3000 Arrow Up↙↓↘]

Amidst the dark purple flames, the demon, appearing in the form of a ferocious beast, roared to the sky, unleashing its terrifying aura.

Kaguya has already left the stage, and regardless of whether there are any Kaimons later, Tarin is confident that it can stop them with the current situation.

After all, not every deck is like Satellite Shining, where you can move around freely after you've used your Normal Summon. At the same time, she also noticed that after Kaguya was countered, Shangmo thought for quite a while. If it really was a Kaguya Kaiju deck, then there would be no need to think about anything.

"Welcoming them... is a bit tricky."

Seeing that it was Lai Ying instead of the troublesome Sunny who appeared, Shang Mo was quite annoyed. If he had to describe Lai Ying in one word, it would be "explosive at the slightest provocation".

Three effects in total, all of them destructive!

With five cards still in his hand, Shang Mo thought for a moment and then played one of his Quick-Play Spell Cards.

"I activate [Contact with the Divine Imposter]! Send materials from my hand and field to the Graveyard to perform a Fusion Summon of a [Shaddoll] Fusion Monster!"

Tarlin frowned and immediately activated the Carrot Sprite's effect.

"Although it was Shaddoll that surprised me, this card, which should be called 'God Shaddoll Fusion,' is not one you can easily pass through! Chain activate the effect of the Carrot Spirit, release the red spirit on my field, and negate your effect!"

A bolt of lightning struck, negating Shangmo's magic card activation. However, Talin noticed that Shangmo didn't seem disappointed at all; instead, he appeared to be secretly smiling.

"Now, you've used up all your impedance, haven't you?" Shang Mo asked with a smile, now that he had relaxed.

Tarlin snorted coldly: "I have indeed exhausted my countermeasures, but that doesn't mean I have no way to interfere with your actions! I still have 3 cards in my hand."

"Not to mention, there's a surprise waiting for you in my grave!"

"No, don't misunderstand." Shang Mo suddenly waved his hand, looking at Ta Lin with a subtle expression, who was no longer as confident as before, and gently exhaled.

"What I meant was that most of the monsters on your field have already activated their effects, right?"

"What do you mean?!" Tarlin suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and quickly retorted.

Shang Mo's eyes were full of smiles, and Le You, who had peeked at Shang Mo's hand out of curiosity, was now overjoyed.

"That kid is so ruthless. If that guy named Talin on the other side saw Shang Mo's hand, he'd probably be completely blind."

“Indeed… with that kind of ruthless heart, I’m ready to go up against you.” Philvo retorted mercilessly.

Tarlin didn't know what cards Shangmo had in his hand; she only saw that of the four monsters on her field, only one remained in the blink of an eye.

On the opposite side of the field, there appeared a majestic-looking girl accompanied by a giant dragon.

"With the effect of [Kurikara Tendou] in your hand, this card cannot be Normal Summoned. You can Special Summon it by Tributing all face-up monsters that have activated their effects in your opponent's Monster Zone this turn."

It's a bit convoluted, but it's much easier to understand if you break it down into sentences. The fact that it specifically mentions "on your own or your opponent's field" means that if you bring a monster that has had an effect on your opponent's field to your own field, it will also be released when you Special Summon Sky Child.

In short, the dragon and the celestial child descended to earth, and all the restless monsters in the Tower Forest became sacrifices to the celestial child.

[Flame - 1★ - Angel - Attack Power 1500→6000]

"Tendou's attack power increases by 1500 times the number of monsters released by Special Summoning Him. Since I released your Carrot Fairy, Naughty Fairy, and Great Kiss Gyllenhaal, his attack power increases by 4500 points."

Tarlin clutched his front armor with one hand, feeling a surge of hot blood in his throat, and then everything went black.

It ate its own monster and then attacked relentlessly—is there no law anymore?!

She was completely oblivious to the fact that her own massive jet of fluid actually had the same excessive effect.

Taking a few deep breaths to calm himself down, Tarin said in a deep voice, "Even so, I still have opponents on my field. 6000 attack power is not enough to defeat me!"

"Indeed, you still have Welcome on your field... but if you didn't, it wouldn't be so easy for me. I'll activate the Spell Card [Shaddoll Fusion]! Since you have Welcome Special Summoned from the Extra Deck, I can perform Deck Fusion!"

Shang Mo's expression at this moment perfectly illustrated what it means to duel while smiling.

Tarlin's stern face perfectly illustrated what it means to fight a duel with only one person smiling.

"I'm sending [Shaddoll] and [Shaddoll Priestess Aria] from my deck to the graveyard!"

"Fusion Summoning! LV6! Descend! [Shadowdress - Shadowdress - Seven Sages Giant Kun Demon]!"

Chapter Sixty: Defeat a Top with a Top! 5K

While the duel between Shangmo and Tarin was in full swing, the other duelists were not idle either. Apart from Leyou, who was openly slacking off with Philvo's help, the duelists, including Jack, were all engaged in fierce battles with their opponents.

Most of the duelists had similar experiences today. They were relentlessly challenged by the NPCs in a series of battles from the start due to various circumstances. However, there were no weak duelists who made it to the second round. Apart from a few unlucky ones who were eliminated, most of them cleared out the NPCs around them and also noticed the unusual nature of this round of the competition.

After that, these duelists concealed their whereabouts within the competition area in their own ways, while also searching for traces of other opponents.

It's like a real jungle survival game, no longer like before where you swagger around looking for opponents, but like a cunning predator, waiting for your chance in the jungle where danger lurks.

Of course, Jack Atlas is an exception. He never bothers with pretense. Everything about him is so simple and direct. Just like a long time ago, when he was hospitalized and ambushed, he simply grabbed a nurse to fight in his place, defeated his opponent, and then left gracefully.

This time, he was no exception.

With the Crimson Lotus Supernova Dragon by his side, no matter how flamboyant he is, it won't matter. As long as he has enough strength, all obstacles are insignificant.

"Tch! There was definitely something wrong with this match. If I hadn't known beforehand that Kro had something to do, I would have suspected that he withdrew before the match to see me make a fool of myself."

Another crimson meteor shower fell, and a duelist of considerable strength was defeated by Jack's Crimson Supernova Dragon, but Jack was not very happy about it.

Through numerous battles with NPCs, he had already begun to have some guesses. If it weren't for the fact that he was in a virtual world and in a competition, making it difficult to contact the outside world, he would have called on all his former teammates from the 5DS team for a "friendly exchange."

"I really feel like a clown... I'm wondering why none of the strong people from other dimensions came to participate in this competition, and I'm the only one here. It seems like they probably received some inside information."

"Hmph! They're all cowards! Whatever the inside story of this duel, I, Jack Atlas, will suppress it all with absolute power!"

"Supernova Dragon! Let's go, let's clear out all those weaklings as quickly as possible. I want to win this competition as fast as I can, and then go back to find Yusei and the others!"

The D-Wheel spun rapidly, carrying Jack forward. The duel was over, but the Crimson Supernova Dragon had not returned to the card.

As a card spirit born from Jack himself, this unnatural spirit differs significantly from naturally born spirits in many ways.

The most obvious point is that, in many situations, they can stay by their master's side, and their wisdom will not be affected by their elf form. There is no such thing as an elf being only a little rabbit and thus only possessing the wisdom of a little rabbit.

Even though Jack himself was unaware of it, his Supernova Dragon had actually developed intelligence comparable to Jack's after fighting alongside him for a long time.

In duels, there are indeed instances where spirits teach you how to play cards.

Moreover, no one can say for sure what this special spirit will become as it evolves in battle.

……

"Tendo is a lifesaver... After Tendo cleared away all these obstacles, the formula for victory is now clear in my eyes!"

Shang Mo, who had summoned Kun Kun, was not thinking about Kun Kun at the moment. He clearly remembered the throbbing in his hand and heart when he drew a card this turn.

It was Kurikara the Deva who answered his call and led the dawn of victory to his side.

"You answered my call, and I will respond to your expectations with victory!"

"The effect of Seven Sages Giant Kun Demon: If this card is successfully summoned, target [Divine Stele Fountain] on your field and negate that card!"

It's not just a one-turn effect lock; it completely renders the item useless.

With the Divine Stele Magic Card still in her hand, Talin naturally couldn't let the effect go through. She immediately tried to chain it, but Shangmo stopped her.

"Don't be too hasty! There are still effects in my graveyard that need to be activated!"

"Shadowdress's effect in the Graveyard: If this card is sent to the Graveyard by a card effect, target up to 3 cards in both players' Graveyards, banish those cards, and I banish 3 cards from your Graveyard!"

There are quite a few threatening things in Tallinn's cemetery, but considering the next move, Shangmo simply chose to exclude the twin monsters in Tallinn's cemetery.