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

Although it can only be activated twice per turn, as long as it can be summoned, it will be enough to resolve the current crisis.

However, to summon it, one must rely on the effect of the last words of the [Fusion Demon God - Guardian of the Gate] on the field.

However, the combination of attacks from the monsters that Youyang had previously encountered was not enough to reduce his health points to zero, leaving him room to maneuver.

But now, everything has changed.

Youyang's [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Knight] has soared to a staggering 9700 attack power.

Unless You Yang has lost his mind, he wouldn't abandon the optimal solution and directly use the [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Warrior] with the highest attack power to attack his [Combined Demon God - Gate Guardian].

Otherwise, you can simply follow the safest approach and use the [Special Hero - Fear Destroyer] and [Elemental Hero - Sunrise Warrior], whose attack power has been increased to 3800 points, to attack his [Maze Heavy Demon Chariot] and [Feng Shui Demon God - Gate Guardian] respectively, so as to inflict some damage on him first.

Finally, use [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Knight] to attack his [Combined Demon God - Gate Guardian], and he will suffer 2750 + 5950 = 8700 points of combat damage!

This injury has already sealed his defeat.

We lost...

A bitter and self-deprecating smile slowly appeared on Migu's face. He subconsciously reached out and gently stroked the cold and hard object in his arms with his fingertips, his eyes revealing a complex and unfathomable emotion.

I guess I was destined to end up like this.

However, just as Migu was preparing to accept defeat and even began to think about what to do next, Youyang's clear and resolute battle declaration exploded in his ears like a thunderclap splitting through the dark clouds.

"The battle has begun!"

"I am using [Elemental Hero: Shining New Cosmic Warrior] to attack [Fusion Demon God - Gate Guardian]!"

"Wh...what?!"

Upon hearing You Yang's attack command, Migu froze, as if his brain had crashed.

Immediately afterwards, the face that was originally filled with bitterness and resignation was instantly replaced by an almost distorted, undisguised ecstasy and astonishment!

You Yang... he actually made the most foolish choice?

Use the [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Warrior] with an attack power of 9700 to attack his [Combined Demon God - Gate Guardian] with an attack power of 3750?

So, this means... hope!

He...he still...has a chance!

You Yang decisively flicked his finger forward, and [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Knight] instantly obeyed the command!

Its blades throbbed violently, and with a sonic boom, its figure transformed into a silver-white meteor that tore through the night sky, trailing a long, dazzling energy tail as it soared into the heavens. Then, with the force of a thunderbolt, it swooped down towards the enormous demon god!

The strangely shaped long curved sword in its hand was swung continuously in the air, drawing two extremely fast silver arcs that seemed capable of cutting through space itself.

The arc of light was cold and precise, instantly sweeping across the tall and sturdy bodies of the two [Combined Demon Gods - Guardians of the Gate] on the Migu Arena.

Time seemed to stretch out infinitely and freeze at this moment.

On the massive body of the demon god, two incredibly smooth and even energy tangents first appeared, with dazzling energy radiance flashing at the cut surfaces.

Then, their massive bodies slowly and silently slid to the sides, cleanly and neatly splitting in two.

Immediately afterwards, "BOOM!!!!!!!!!!"

A series of violent explosions, powerful enough to shake the entire skyscraper site, rang out. The enormous demon god completely disintegrated and disappeared from the scene amidst towering flames and billowing smoke and dust.

The life indicator on the Migu Duel Disk emitted a sharp, piercing alarm, and the red numbers rolled and jumped wildly and heart-poundingly downwards.

[Migu: LP 8000 → 2050]

The bright red "2050" health points on the Duel Disk felt like a bucket of cold water poured over Migu's heart, but compared to the drastically reduced health points, a burning light called hope rekindled in his eyes!

He abruptly raised his head, a triumphant smile even on his face, and immediately shouted:

"At this moment, the effect of [Fusion Demon God - Guardian of the Gate] activates!"

"This card, Special Summoned face-up, can only be activated if your opponent leaves the field!"

Special Summon 1 Level 11 or lower "Guardian of the Gate" monster from your Deck or Extra Deck, ignoring its Summoning conditions!

"I choose to summon the Level 9 [Water Thunder Demon - Guardian of the Gate] from my Extra Deck!"

Migu's hand immediately reached for the Extra Deck with lightning speed, his fingertips almost touching the card that could turn the tide of battle.

However, just as he was about to draw the card, he was horrified to discover that the silver blade light that had previously severed the [Fusion Demon God - Guardian of the Gate] had not disappeared after drawing an elegant arc in the air!

The blade of light, still imbued with terrifying power, paused slightly in mid-air before changing direction and hurtling towards him with a shrill whooshing sound!

"I told you!"

You Yang's voice was icy cold, devoid of any warmth, as if it came from the final judgment from the deepest hell.

"It's over!"

He suddenly waved his hand, the movement swift and decisive, full of judgment.

"The final effect of [Elemental HERO: Shiny Neo-Cosmic Knight] is activated!"

"Activate if this card destroys a monster by battle!"

"Inflict damage equal to the original attack power of that monster!"

"Your [Fusion Demon God - Guardian of the Gate] originally had an attack power of 3750 points. This damage has far exceeded your remaining health!"

The silver blade of light was incredibly sharp and fast, instantly extinguishing the flame of hope that had just ignited in Migu's eyes.

He had no time to react; out of sheer fighting instinct, he instinctively crossed his arms, holding the Duel Disk tightly in front of him, trying to block the fatal blow.

"boom--!!"

A huge burst of fire suddenly erupted, followed by a violent explosion that echoed throughout the entire skyscraper grounds.

Just as the blade was about to pierce through Migu's body, the protective power of the three elements of wind, water, and lightning suddenly shone on his body, forming a three-colored interwoven energy shield.

The energy shield lasted for less than a second before being shattered with a series of cracking sounds.

Nevertheless, it absorbed most of the impact.

Even so, Migu was still violently blasted away by that unparalleled force, like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the cold wall of a distant skyscraper with a dull thud.

The Duel Disk on his wrist made a crisp "crack" sound, and spiderweb-like cracks instantly appeared on the sturdy body. It then completely split in two, falling limply from his arm and crashing to the ground as parts.

[Migu: LP 2050 → 0]

As Migu's life points officially reached zero, the skyscrapers and maze walls surrounding the two began to become illusory and transparent, eventually transforming into a sky full of starlight and slowly disappearing, leaving only emptiness and silence.

You Yang quietly gazed at Mi Gu, who lay dead against the wall, his fate unknown. He didn't rush to finish him off, but instead cautiously looked around, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings, trying to find other enemies that might be hiding in the shadows.

And the others who came in with them.

"Cough...cough..."

A suppressed cough sounded, and Migu actually used his hands to support himself against the wall, struggling and swaying as he stood up.

"As expected... you're really strong..."

Upon seeing that Migu could still stand up, You Yang frowned slightly.

Although the duel between the two just now wasn't a life-or-death battle, it was different from his previous duel with Jord Rosen; he hadn't held back at all.

The impact of the materialized form, combined with the aftershocks of the effect damage, is enough to knock an ordinary person unconscious.

I never expected that Migu's physical condition was so strong that he was still alive.

"Don't be surprised... I'm still alive, it's not because of my own ability."

Migu staggered and pulled an item from his pocket.

It was a yellowish-brown cube, similar to a Rubik's Cube, but at this moment, the surface of the cube was constantly rotating and rearranging itself like a precise machine.

If you look closely, you'll find that it's not a Rubik's Cube, but a living miniature maze with an constantly moving internal structure!

"This is a creation of the spirits unique to the guardian deity of the gate—the [Guardian Labyrinth]."

"That is... the very essence of the world we live in."

You Yang's gaze fell on the block called the "Guardian Maze," where a clear and ugly crack was visible on its intricate surface.

Looking at the crack on the [Guardian Labyrinth], Migu's eyes held helplessness and indescribable heartache, but even more so, a resolute determination to burn one's bridges!

Migu's earlier statement, "Welcome to my world," was not an empty provocation, but an unequivocal truth.

The fact that Youyang and his companions hadn't noticed anything unusual about this dueling arena, which was made of solid walls, was because Migu had used the power of the elven creation—the [Guardian Labyrinth].

The elven world, unique to the guardian deity of the gate, was forcibly summoned into reality. Only with the power of this world could the unsettling evil aura of the evil god be completely blocked.

However, at this moment, the [Guardian Labyrinth] had already shattered in order to shield him from the fatal blow of [Elemental Hero: Shining New Universe Winged Knight].

To the vast realm of the guardian spirits of the gates, this crack might be nothing more than a minor, insignificant flaw.

However, for Migu, the user, that crack signifies that the close connection between him and the [Guardian Labyrinth] is breaking.

Before long, he will completely lose control of the [Guardian Labyrinth], and this precious elven creation will return to the elven realm for a long period of nurturing.

Along with that, he also lost the right to use the Gatekeeper deck.

So instead of sitting and waiting to die, why not... take a gamble!

Suddenly, a radiant light of wind, water, and thunder shone in Migu's eyes. He poured all his madness and determination into the elven creation in his hand!

The Guardian Labyrinth, which had been somewhat dim due to the cracks, shone brightly once again under his life force!

The maze walls, which had been slowly sinking into the ground, rose up again with a loud rumble under the light!

However, at that moment, an even sharper silver blade of light slashed down again, a warning issued by [Elemental Hero - Shining New Universe Winged Knight].

You Yang's eyes flashed with a chilling light, as if he were looking at a dead man who was being unreasonable.

"it's useless!"

"Heh... In terms of dueling, I am indeed no match for you anymore."

Migu's voice was somewhat hoarse, but his face wore an almost manic smile.

"However, getting out of here won't be that easy!"

He lost the duel, but that man's plan will never fail!

As he spoke, Migu's originally jet-black hair was quickly tinged with several glaring streaks of white, proof that his vitality had been drastically depleted.

"Is that so?" You Yang's lips curled into a disdainful sneer.

"All that talk is just about breaking through this broken maze of yours."