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

He also held a uniquely shaped long curved sword in his hand, the blade gleaming with a cold light, as if it could cut through all the darkness in the world!

【Elemental Heroes - Shining New Cosmic Warrior】【8-Star】【Light/Fusion/Warrior Race】【Attack: 3100 / Defense: 2500】

Gazing at this holy yet oppressive figure, Migu felt an inexplicable and overwhelming fear rise in his heart, and a chill ran from his spine straight to the top of his head.

It's important to know that the attack power of [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Warrior] is only 3100 points. Although it surpasses his [Feng Shui Demon God - Guardian of the Gate], it is still far inferior to his [Combined Demon God - Guardian of the Gate], which has an attack power of 3750 points.

However, when his gaze met You Yang's confident and composed smile, Mi Gu's heart sank, and a sense of impending doom gripped him instantly.

You Yang raised his head and looked at the imposing [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Warrior] on the field, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

He clearly remembered that 【Elemental HERO Shiny Neoswing】 had a powerful entry effect: if this card is Special Summoned, you can destroy cards on your opponent's field based on the number of monsters with different attributes on the field.

This effect is also a powerful removal method that does not target any specific object, but when You Yang's gaze swept over Mi Gu's already somewhat pale face, he no longer wanted to activate it.

It wasn't because he was being soft-hearted, but because You Yang knew that the Gate Guardian deck contained a Fusion Monster.

The effect is that during your turn or your opponent's turn, you can target 1 face-up monster your opponent controls, and that monster's ATK becomes 0 until the end of the turn.

Everything You Yang had done before was to increase the attack power of his monster.

Of course, I wouldn't do such a thing.

The duel is now over!

You Yang inserted a card into the duel disk, and Gao Shen said:

"I activate the Equip Spell Card from my hand—[Beloved Hero]!"

Only "Hero" monsters of 5 stars or higher can equip this.

"So I equipped the [Elemental Hero - Shiny New Cosmic Knight] on the field with [Favorite Hero]!"

As the card was activated, the blazing phantom of [Elemental HERO Flame Wingman - Flame Strike] reappeared, transforming into a golden stream of light that enveloped the body of [Elemental HERO Shiny Neo Cosmic Wingman].

His holy platinum armor was plated with an even more dazzling and brilliant golden light!

You Yang's gaze, sharp as a knife, swept over his four dashing heroes on the field. His voice echoed through the maze, filled with an air of absolute confidence:

"At this moment, the effects of the three monsters will manifest simultaneously, and their powers will intertwine and sublimate!"

"The first one!"

He pointed a finger at the [Special Hero - Fear Destroyer] who wielded a scarlet greatsword and exuded an ominous aura.

"The effect of 【Special Hero - Fear Destroyer】 activates! This card and the "Hero" monsters in the zones linked to this card gain ATK equal to 100 times the number of different types of "Hero" monsters in your Graveyard!"

As he announced this, the air behind You Yang began to fluctuate, and one after another, the phantoms of heroes appeared. Although they were in the graveyard, their will seemed to still be responding to the call of their comrades!

"In my graveyard at this moment lie nine heroes: [Hero of Destiny - Denial], [Phantom Hero - Benevolent], [Hero of Destiny - Demonic], [Evil Hero - Death Prison Demon], [Elemental Hero - Sky Knight], [Special Hero - Hell Rift Demon], [Masked Hero - Twilight Raven], [Phantom Hero - Incremental], and [Phantom Hero - Android]!"

The nine phantom figures simultaneously let out a silent shout, then transformed into nine streams of pure dark energy, flowing like a surging river into the body of [Special Hero - Fear Destroyer] and the hero connected to it!

"Therefore, the attack power of [Special Hero - Fear Destroyer] and the three 'Hero' monsters in its linked zone increases by 900 points each!"

"Heroes who sleep in the graveyard!"

"Show your power!"

In an instant, intense energy fluctuations erupted from the four heroes, their figures seemingly expanding, and the attack power values ​​displayed on the duel disk began to jump wildly!

【Special Hero - Fear Destroyer】【Attack Power: 2500 → 3400】

[Elemental Heroes - Shiny New Cosmic Winged Knight] [Attack Power: 3100 → 4000]

【Elemental Hero - Sunrise Warrior】【Attack Power: 2500 → 3400】

【Masked Hero - Dark Claw】【Attack Power: 2400 → 3300】

"Next up is the effect of [Elemental Hero - Sunrise Warrior]!" You Yang's voice was relentless and filled with pressure.

"As long as this card is on the field, the ATK of all monsters on my field increases by 200 times the number of attribute types of the monsters on the field!"

"Both of my heroes, [Special Hero - Fear Destroyer] and [Masked Hero - Dark Claw], are of the Dark attribute!"

"Both [Elemental Hero: Sunrise Warrior] and [Elemental Hero: Shining New Universe Warrior] are light-attribute!"

"The symphony of light and darkness will herald a new triumph for our heroes! The attack power of all monsters on our field will increase by 400 points!"

[Elemental Hero - Sunrise Warrior] raises his hand, and a dazzling ball of light condenses in his palm; at the same time, a deep shadow emerges from the greatsword in the hand of [Special Hero - Fear Destroyer].

The energy of light and darkness spread instantly, transforming into a halo of spiritual energy that enveloped each hero!

【Special Hero - Fear Destroyer】【Attack Power: 3400 → 3800】

[Elemental Heroes - Shiny New Cosmic Winged Knight] [Attack Power: 4000 → 4400]

【Elemental Hero - Sunrise Warrior】【Attack Power: 3400 → 3800】

【Masked Hero - Dark Claw】【Attack Power: 3300 → 3700】

"Attack power... has increased again?!"

As Migu gazed at the four powerful heroes on the field, whose auras had reached their peak, his expression shifted from solemn to one of disbelief and shock, and a bead of cold sweat even appeared on his forehead.

"That's not all!"

You Yang waved his hand again, and this time, nine dazzling golden lights lit up in his graveyard card slot, like nine shooting stars, piercing the darkness of the maze and shooting towards the most dazzling figure on the field—[Elemental HERO Shiny Neo-Cosmic Wingman]!

His voice also became incredibly loud and solemn at this moment:

"Finally, here's the final effect of [Elemental Hero - Shiny Neo-Cosmic Warrior]!"

"This card on the field gains ATK equal to 300 times the number of monsters in your Graveyard, and cannot be destroyed by any card effect!"

"And the number of monsters in my graveyard is exactly nine!"

"Therefore, the attack power of [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Knight] will increase by another 2700 points!"

Nine golden rays poured into the body of [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Knight] without reservation, making its body shine even brighter. Sacred golden patterns flowed on its platinum armor, and the two wings made of sharp blades on its back fully unfolded with a "clang", emitting a light that was almost impossible to look at directly!

An indestructible protective aura surrounds it, proclaiming its absolute authority and immunity to all destruction!

[Elemental Heroes - Shining New Cosmic Winged Knight] [Attack Power: 4400 → 7100 → 7200]

"Attack power... seven... seven thousand two hundred?!"

Gazing at the [Elemental Hero: Shining New Universe Winged Knight] whose attack power had soared to an unbelievable level, Migu's heart pounded wildly. A sense of fear from the depths of his soul gripped him tightly, almost suffocating him.

But all he received in response was You Yang's cold, emotionless words.

"The duel can now be concluded."

"I'm entering battle mode!"

"And at that very moment!"

You Yang pointed to the figure on the field shrouded in golden light.

"The effect of the Equip Spell Card [Beloved Hero] is activated!"

"Can only be activated at the start of either your own or the opponent's combat phase."

"Activate a Field Spell Card from your hand or Deck!"

"I choose to activate this card from my deck!"

The moment the words fell, an even more brilliant golden light erupted from [Elemental HERO Shiny Neoswing], condensing into a beam that precisely struck You Yang's rapidly spinning deck!

Youyang's deck began to churn violently in the golden light, as if it had been infused with life.

A card seemed to be chosen by an invisible hand, whistling through the air with a whooshing sound.

You Yang reached out precisely and caught the flying card with his fingertips.

At the same time, the Duel Disk on his wrist made a crisp "click" sound, and a slot for a Field Spell Card popped out!

As You Yang steadily inserted the card containing the power of the city into the slot, the entire duel arena began to shake violently, like an earthquake.

The once cold and hard maze walls began to pixelate and disintegrate, as if washed away by a torrent of data, turning into countless shimmering points of light that dissipated into the air.

Instead, towering skyscrapers made of glass and steel rose from the ground, piercing the sky. Neon signs and giant screens on the buildings flashed alternately, enveloping the entire dueling arena in a bustling yet cyberpunk-esque urban nightscape.

You Yang's voice echoed among the towering buildings and canyons, carrying a sense of self-assured pride and determination.

"Heroes need a stage to fight!"

"I activate the Field Spell Card—[Skyscraper]!"

As night fell, the cool moonlight and the colorful artificial lights between the buildings reflected each other, outlining the strong silhouettes of the heroes' armor and reflecting a cold yet resolute luster.

"Then, in that very instant!"

"Another effect of [Beloved Hero] has activated!"

You Yang's voice rang out again, rising in pitch and filled with an unquestionable sense of judgment.

"If there is a card in your field zone, the equipped monster's ATK increases by its original DEF, and your opponent can no longer target the equipped monster with card effects!"

Chapter 157 One-Slash Kill! The Ultimate Flash of the New Universe Winged Warrior! 9700 points of damage!

"So, let our attack power rise once again! [Elemental Heroes: Shining New Cosmic Wingman]!"

The moment the words fell, a dazzling, almost tangible golden flame erupted from the body of [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Knight], even more brilliant and dazzling than before.

A powerful energy fluctuation, visible to the naked eye and capable of distorting the surrounding light, spread out from its center.

An absolute shield, shimmering with a faint light, instantly formed, enveloping its entire body like a force field, proclaiming its absolute status as unselectable and unshakeable!

【Elemental Heroes - Shining New Universe Winged Knight】【Attack: 7200 → 9700 / Defense: 2500】

"Attack...attack power...9,700 points?!"

Migu's pupils suddenly shrank to the size of pinpoints, and his mouth opened unconsciously, emitting a dry, hoarse, almost voiceless gasp.

A chill instantly shot up his spine from the soles of his feet.

If he still harbored a sliver of hope that he could turn the tide by utilizing resources when he first saw the 7,200 attack power.

At this moment, when that terrifying, despairing number approaching five digits was branded into his eyes like a branding iron, all his tactical plans and psychological defenses were completely shattered and crushed into dust by this pure and absolute power!

Previously, while the attack power of [Elemental Hero: Shining New Universe Winged Knight] was equally terrifying, his health points were a perfectly intact 8000.

In his extra deck lies a trump card that could turn the tide of battle in dire situations—the symphony of water and lightning, [Water and Lightning Demon God - Guardian of the Gate]!

This monster possesses a powerful Speed ​​2 effect that can be activated even during the Battle Phase, reducing the ATK of any monster on the opponent's field to 0.