Yu-Gi-Oh!: This isn't a duel!

[Black Winged Dragon] [8 Stars]

[Dark/Synchronization/Dragon Race] [Attack: 2800 Defense: 1600]

Tiandao Lian decisively swung his arm, pointing at the swirling, howling wind pillar in front of him, carrying endless yellow sand, his voice resounding in the night.

"Then, at this very moment, the effect of [Black Feather Whirlwind] activates!"

"Once per turn, when I Special Summon a DARK Synchro Monster from my Extra Deck, I can Special Summon one 'Blackwing' monster or 'Blackwing Dragon' monster with lower ATK from my Graveyard or one of my banished monsters!"

His gaze was fixed on his own graveyard, where the phantom image of a card lay quietly.

"I choose to Special Summon [Blackwing - Vatta the Rogue] from my Graveyard!"

"Rise! [Black Feather - The Rogue's Vengeance]!"

On the ground, a magic circle made of faint light suddenly lit up, and the fat giant eagle dressed in a white suit leaped out from it, standing on the field once again, full of vigor.

Tendou Ren's momentum remained undiminished. He stretched out his hands, pointing at the newly resurrected Tuner monster and another warrior on the field wielding dual pistols.

"Next, I used the level 2 [Blackfeather - Rogue Vatha] and the level 4 [Blackfeather - Illusory Sudri] to adjust the star level!"

[Black Feather - Rogue's Vata] instantly transformed into two emerald green adjustment rings, encircling [Black Feather - Illusory of Sudri].

The latter then decomposed into four dazzling stars, their light shooting into the sky.

Tiandao Lian's eyes became incredibly devout, and he chanted loudly, as if calling upon the gods of the night sky:

"Under the starlight, the black feathers danced lightly, like ghosts in the night wind, or the most dazzling shooting star in the sky!"

"Summon Synchro Summon! Descend! Level 6! [Blackwing - Star Shadow Bittersword Bird]!"

Within the pillar of light, a lithe figure slowly descended, flapping its jet-black wings.

He held a huge silver longsword, the blade reflecting a chilling glint in the cold moonlight, his eyes sharp as knives.

[Blackfeather - Star Shadow Bittersword Bird] [6 Stars]

[Dark/Synchronization/Bird/Beast Race] [Attack: 2400 Defense: 1600]

"I activate the entry effect of [Blackwing - Star Shadow Bitterbird]! If this card is Special Summoned, inflict 800 damage to your opponent!"

"Next, chain this effect to activate the effect of [Blackwing - Shima of the Storm] in the graveyard!"

A card from the Heavenly Path Lotus Graveyard region, its phantom image transformed into light, was banished from the duel.

"If this card is in your Graveyard and you control a 'Blackwing' Synchro Monster or a 'Blackwing Dragon' Special Summoned, banish it, then target 1 'Blackwing' monster in your Graveyard!"

"That monster is added to the hand, and then the monster takes 700 damage!"

"I will exclude [Black Feather - Sandstorm's Shama] and instead take back [Black Feather - Phantom Radiance's Sudri]!"

"I will take 700 damage, but at this moment, the effect of [Blackwing Dragon] activates!"

"If you are damaged by an effect, instead, place a Blackwing Counter on this card!"

The yellow sandstorm that should have struck the Heavenly Lotus seemed to be drawn by an invisible force, changing direction and being completely absorbed by the massive body of the Black Winged Dragon on the field.

The white feathers that originally adorned its wings were instantly stained with an ominous blood-red color.

"Due to another effect of [Blackwing Dragon], this card's ATK is reduced by 700 times the number of Blackwing Counters on the field!"

"The Blackwing Dragon now has a counter, so its attack power has decreased by 700 points!"

[Black Winged Dragon] [Attack Power: 2800 → 2100]

"Then, after the chain reaction is complete, you will take 800 points of damage due to the effect of [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird]!"

On the field, [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird] moved swiftly, its silver greatsword drawing a sharp arc, and an invisible sword aura instantly struck You Yang.

[Youyang: LP 8000→7200]

You Yang swayed slightly, raised his hand, and slowly patted off non-existent dust from his shoulder, his face expressionless.

A mere 800 points of damage was nothing more than a scratch on his skin.

His gaze remained sharp as he intently observed every move Tiandao Lian made, as if trying to see through her tactics completely.

Tiandao Lian didn't care about this insignificant injury; his real purpose was to prepare for what was to come.

"I activate the other effect of [Blackwing - Star Shadow Bitterbird]! As long as it exists in the Monster Zone, I can summon an additional 'Blackwing' monster in addition to my Normal Summon!"

"I choose to summon the [Black Feather - Phantom of Sudri] that has just joined my ranks!"

This is the true value of the [Black Feather - Star Shadow Bitter Sword Bird]!

Tendou Ren decisively slapped the cards he had just collected onto the Duel Disk.

"Appear! [Black Feather - Phantom of Sudri]!"

The familiar figure reappeared, and Tiandao Lian's declaration rang out, filled with an endless sense of oppression.

"The effect of [Black Feather - Phantom of Sudri] is not limited to once per turn! So at this moment, its effect activates again!"

"Add one card with the name 'Blackwing Dragon' from your deck to your hand!"

"Then, I continue the chain and activate the effect of [Black Whirlwind]! I add a 'Blackwing' monster with lower ATK from my Deck to my hand!"

On the field, two whirlwinds roared up again, and two cards popped out of Tiandao Lian's deck and were accurately collected into his hand.

"This time, I've chosen to add [Blackwing - Lower Moon Light Bow Bird] and the trap card [Blackwing - Twin Shadows] to my hand!"

Looking at this scene, a hint of admiration flashed in You Yang's eyes.

The Blackwing deck's powerful resource management capabilities truly live up to its reputation.

The combination of [Black Feather - Illusory of Sudri] and [Black Whirlwind] alone has already retrieved a full four cards.

As expected of a champion deck that once topped the world championship.

Tian Daolian added two new cards to his hand, his fighting spirit growing even stronger. He raised his head, looked directly at You Yang, and said in a deep voice:

"My turn isn't over yet!"

Tiandao Lian drew a decisive arc in the air with his palm, pointing towards his own cemetery area, his eyes gleaming with a shrewd and strategic light.

"I activate the effect of the Graveyard [Blackwing - Elite Zephyrus]!"

"If this card is in the Graveyard, you can return 1 face-up card on your field to your hand to activate this effect."

"Special Summon this card, and you take 400 damage."

"I return the [Blackwing Whirlwind] from the field to my hand and Special Summon it!"

As he declared, the whirlwind mixed with yellow sand on the field instantly transformed into a stream of light, flew back into his hand, and condensed into a physical card.

Immediately afterwards, a pitch-black magic circle lit up on the ground, and a monster with arms as sharp as blue arrows flapped its pitch-black wings and soared into the sky from it.

"Revive! [Black Feather - Elite Zephyros]!"

[Blackfeather - Elite Zephyros] [4-Star]

[Dark/Bird Beast Race] [Attack: 1600, Defense: 1000]

A stream of black energy, representing 400 points of damage, surged out from the magic circle and fiercely attacked the Heavenly Lotus.

He remained unfazed and calmly stated:

"And the damage I originally suffered will be absorbed by the [Black Winged Dragon]!"

On the field, the Blackwing Dragon let out a deep roar and took the initiative to meet the black current.

Its once pure white wings were now stained with several ominous streaks of blood red, as if it were enduring immense pain.

[Black Wyvern] [Attack: 1400, Defense: 1600]

Without pausing, Tiandao Lian smoothly placed the card that had just returned to her hand back onto the Duel Disk.

Every movement was precise and efficient, demonstrating his ultimate use of resources.

"Next, I activate the Continuous Spell Card [Black Feather Whirlwind] that just returned to my hand!"

That familiar whirlwind, carrying sand and dust, roared up once again on his field.

Immediately afterwards, Tiandao Lian revealed another card in his hand, a confident smile on his face.

"I activate the effect of my [Black Feather - Lower Moon Light Bowbird]!"

"If there is a monster with 2000 or more ATK on the field, this card can be Special Summoned from your hand."

"Appear, [Blackwing - Lower Moon Light Bowbird]!"

A flash of fire appeared, and a small bird-beast monster with orange flames burning on its head and holding a golden bow and arrow appeared on the field, its eyes bright and wary.

[Blackfeather - Lower Moon Light Bowbird] [2 Stars]

[Dark/Adjusted/Bird Beast Race] [Attack: 500 Defense: 500]

"It's not over yet!" Tiandao Lian waved his hand sharply, and the two monsters on the field responded and transformed into two streaks of light that shot into the night sky.

"Next, I used the level 2 [Blackfeather - Lower Moon Light Bowbird] and the level 4 [Blackfeather - Phantom Sudri] to adjust the star level!"

Tiandao Lian's voice echoed in the night wind, full of power.

"In the howling night sky, black feathers fluttered and demonic winds surged!"

Synchro Summon! Level 6!

"Fly! [Black Feather - Boreas the Demonic Wind]!"

Within the pillar of light, a brand new figure appeared.

Its wings were made entirely of sharp blades, gleaming with a deadly cold light under the moonlight. It also gripped two huge curved swords tightly in its hands, exuding a strong sense of oppression.

[Blackfeather - Boreas of the Demonic Wind] [6 stars]

[Dark/Adjusted/Bird Beast Race] [Attack: 2400 Defense: 1200]

"I activate the entry effect of [Blackwing - Boreas the Demon Wind]!"

"This card can only be activated if it is Synchro Summoned."

Send 1 "Blackwing" monster from your Deck to the Graveyard.

"This card's level is now the same as that monster's level."

"I sent [Blackwing - Simon of the Poison Wind] from my deck to the graveyard, while the level of [Blackwing - Boreas of the Demonic Wind] remains unchanged!"

"Next, since I returned [Black Feather Whirlwind] to my hand and reactivated it, this card's status will be refreshed again!"