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

"He was not created by anyone, but has existed since the beginning of the world. He is the source of our power and one of the great beings who protect the world and fight against the chaotic evil god."

"It still sounds a bit abstract."

You Yang leaned back in his chair and spoke frankly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.

He felt that what Tiandao Lian said still carried that unavoidable air of charlatanry.

"Then let me be more specific."

Tian Dao Lian didn't mind You Yang's frankness; on the contrary, he became even more eager because someone was willing to listen. He leaned forward, his gaze intense.

"As you all know, the more powerful a card is, the heavier the price it usually comes with or the more obvious its weakness."

"But the existence of the 'person of God' essentially means a complete transcendence of all these conventional rules."

“The most basic point is,” his expression turned unusually serious.

“It is forbidden to even clearly hear the true name of a deity without the deity’s permission; it is a taboo.”

As she spoke, Tian Daolian glanced meaningfully at Xie Wan'an. This subtle gesture seemed to be explaining to You Yang why he and Xie Wan'an had only mentioned the titles and not the names of the gods directly.

"His power is manifested on multiple levels."

Tiandao Ren continued to elaborate, attempting to describe it more clearly.

"First of all, He is the guide and source of Synchro Summoning, the eternal beacon on the path of accelerated evolution, and the guide for the lost."

"Secondly, He possesses the ability to intervene in reality and correct its course."

"When the world faces a great crisis and the balance is about to be overturned, He will show His great power and restore order."

"Heh," Xie Wan'an couldn't help but let out a disdainful snort upon hearing this, interrupting Tian Daolian's passionate narration.

"If you're so powerful, why didn't you, this great god, ever come out to help or show your power during the several major disasters and crises that nearly wiped out the Free Federation in the past?"

Her tone was full of doubt and sarcasm.

Tiandao Lian, who was originally immersed in a passionate speech, was choked by these words, and his high spirits visibly dropped.

He touched his nose somewhat awkwardly, his eyes darting around for a moment, and his voice became hesitant:

“That…that’s because…He has been silent for a long time, and has not shown any trace of himself in the world for a long time.”

But Tiandao Lian quickly rallied, the gloom in her eyes vanished, replaced by a burning light that was almost devout.

He leaned forward, his hands clasped tightly on the table, and looked intently at You Yang with a hopeful expression.

"But it's okay!"

His tone became excited, "I truly felt His power in you!"

"He is about to awaken!"

"And to bring peace and order to the world once again!"

Is there world peace?

Upon hearing this, You Yang subconsciously leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the table.

He felt that this goal was too distant and too ambitious for him.

He was just a traveler who came into this world by accident, and all he wanted was a peaceful life; he did not have such grand ambitions.

"But you must be careful,"

Tian Daolian's voice suddenly lowered even further, and his expression became more serious than ever before, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible awe.

“My partner once prophesied that the god of the underworld is about to rise from his long slumber and bring utter destruction and death to everything in this world.”

"And you, who possess His power, will become the greatest weapon against that god of the underworld!"

"But at the same time, it will also attract the attention of the god of the underworld and become his target."

"The God of the Underworld?" You Yang frowned, casting a questioning glance.

Seeing that You Yang seemed interested, Tian Daolian took a deep breath and continued to explain, his fingers unconsciously tracing patterns on the table, as if sketching some terrifying image:

"I'm not very clear on the specific details either, as most ancient records are vague."

"But what I do know is that when the god of the underworld descends, enormous lines and shapes that outline his appearance will spontaneously appear on the earth."

"And the boundaries of those lines are constantly burning with a dark, ominous purple flame."

"At the same time, a gigantic stone heart will rise high in the sky, its heart constantly beating, greedily absorbing humans and elves as sacrifices..."

As he said this, his voice trembled slightly, “Until there are enough offerings, the god of the underworld will descend upon the earth in his true, unstoppable form.”

"At that time, all living things will suffer a catastrophe."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, and said with utmost seriousness:

“The prophecy that my companions interpreted clearly indicated that the god of the underworld would be resurrected in this land, most likely in or around Tian Shu City.”

"This is also the most important reason why I came here."

God of the Underworld?

As You Yang listened to Tian Dao Lian's description, the more he listened, the more familiar it sounded—huge lines on the earth, burning purple borders, absorbing living beings... Didn't this sound exactly like "Earthbound God"?

According to Tendou Ren, the "gods" of this world are beings with true world-destroying power, not just characters from a card game.

If the Earthbound God were to truly descend, it would likely be a scene of utter devastation.

"What is the exact time?"

"Is there a more precise location?"

You Yang and Xie Wan'an asked the question almost simultaneously, their expressions instantly turning serious.

The restaurant's soft lighting seemed unable to dispel the heavy atmosphere that enveloped the three of them.

Xie Wan'an, in particular, tightened her grip on the beverage cup slightly.

Her original plan was to use Tian Shu City as her base for future development, but she never expected to suddenly hear such disastrous news.

Although she usually loathed these superstitious arguments, she knew in her heart that when it came to the real "gods" they believed in, these charlatans would never, and dared not, tell such serious lies.

Could it be... that the so-called god of the underworld really will appear?

Five years ago, when she had just taken over part of the family business, she witnessed a brief descent of a so-called "deity" in a border city.

Although that arrival was incomplete, it was quickly sealed away by top duelists who rushed to the scene.

However, it still resulted in the tragic deaths of tens of thousands of people and the horrific outcome of turning half the city into ruins.

Countless families were displaced as a result, and that land remains a desolate and forbidden zone to this day.

On that very day, Xie Wan'an forever remembered the name of the god who brought destruction!

—Divine Flame Emperor Uriah!

Now, someone of the same rank could actually appear in Tian Shu City?!

"do not know."

Tiandao Lian spread his hands somewhat guiltily, his shoulders slumping slightly.

Chapter 143 The aftermath of the prophecy: The sealed power!

Seeing the expressions on their faces freeze instantly and their sharp gazes fixed on him, he immediately began to explain, waving his hands frantically in the air.

"It's not that I don't want to tell you, I really don't know!"

"You should know that too."

"Prophecy is inherently mysterious; often it only provides vague directions without a clear timeline."

"But you don't need to worry too much,"

He tried to ease the tension, his tone becoming more positive, "The prophecy has a sequel!"

"When the god of the underworld truly descends, and is about to destroy everything—"

His gaze hardened again, even carrying an inspiring quality.

"The prophecy reveals: A person who possesses the power to seal the seal will appear!"

"The god of the underworld will be sealed away once more!"

“I went to watch the game before in order to find this person.”

“But that’s how I feel now.” Tiandao Lian looked at You Yang with burning eyes, full of trust and expectation.

"The person mentioned in the prophecy is you."

He believed that the reason his own deity had remained silent and unresponsive to believers was because it had once been sealed away.

The appearance of You Yang now, and the pure and powerful energy within him, undoubtedly proves that the seal has been broken and divine power is returning.

He had personally experienced the awe-inspiring power emanating from You Yang.

He firmly believed that You Yang was the key to defeating the God of the Underworld!

"Me..."

You Yang repeated the sentence in a low voice, his fingers unconsciously stroking the edge of the duel disk.

Deep down, he still had reservations about the so-called "prophecy," after all, he was a time traveler.

If that prophecy is true, wouldn't that mean that the person who made the prophecy accurately predicted even his own time travel?

Isn't this just too outrageous?

But now, thinking about these vague and ethereal prophecies really doesn't make much sense.

You Yang composed himself and recalled some scattered information he had accidentally come across on the anonymous section of the City Duelists Forum.

It is said that for a so-called deity to descend to the mortal world, whether righteous or evil, three basic conditions must be met.

One of them is the sacrificial offerings.

Whether it is an evil god or a righteous god, their descent requires a massive amount of energy as a foundation.

The purpose of offerings is to provide this most fundamental energy, which allows the gods to forcibly open the channel connecting to the mortal world.

Secondly, there is the altar.