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

The scorched earth beneath You Yang's feet suddenly exploded, and a blinding silver lightning bolt, like an ultra-high voltage electric arc, tore through space, opening an unstable dimensional rift!

A mechanical dragon, composed of countless smooth, mirror-like silver armor pieces that gleamed with a cold metallic sheen, burst forth from the dimensional rift like a long-dormant primordial python!

It circled behind Youyang, its cold, golden electronic eyes devoid of any emotion, locked onto the distant deity, emitting a low, hostile hum!

You Yang's voice rang out again, this time filled with determination.

"—A hero from a new universe, embodying infinite possibilities! [Elemental Hero: Neocosm Warrior]!"

Swish-!

A meteor streaked with seven-colored light, like a hopeful shooting star piercing through the eternal night, broke through the seal of the Earthbound God's domain and crashed heavily in front of You Yang with an aura that pierced through heaven and earth!

The light subsided, and the new Yuxia, clad in a red and white streamlined hero armor, landed in a nimble hero-style half-crouching posture, then suddenly stood up!

He crossed his arms in front of his chest, striking a classic fighting stance. His resolute eyes burned with a blazing flame called "justice," as if declaring that he would fight to the last moment to protect this land!

He is the embodiment of human courage and hope!

He is also a hero who protects everything!

Chapter 166 A Duel with the Gods! You Yang vs. Earthbound God Veracocha Raska!

You Yang's final words were filled with absolute confidence in victory:

"The ultimate falcon soaring through the adversity of the sky!"

"Let us carry on the legacy of our fallen comrades and etch the path of victory into the sky!"

"Descend! [Rapid Raptor - Ultimate Falcon]!"

—Heh!

A fierce, high-pitched eagle cry, filled with endless killing intent, was like a death proclamation from the deepest hell, piercing through the divine pressure and resounding through the heavens!

Directly above the massive body of the Earthbound God, a pitch-black spatial rift, as if torn open by sharp claws, brutally pierced through the evil domain!

A raptor covered in jet-black alloy armor, with wingspans large enough to blot out a small patch of sky—the Ultimate Falcon—descended from the heavens like the embodiment of judgment!

Its claws, gleaming with a deadly cold light, and its scarlet electronic eyes exuded a violent aura like a death god returning from hell. It hovered above Youyang, forming a tense aerial confrontation with the enormous Earthbound God!

Five ace monsters, representing different power systems, carrying deep bonds, and symbolizing indomitable hope, miraculously materialized at this moment!

The holy majesty of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, the technological prowess of the Galaxy-Eyes Photon Dragon, the steely will of the Cyber ​​Dragon, the heroic light of the Neo-Cosmic, and the aerial supremacy of the Ultimate Falcon!

With Youyang at its core, they formed an unbreakable arc-shaped battle line, shimmering with brilliant colors, firmly protecting him behind them.

The astonishing energy fluctuations emanating from them converged into a pure field of light, not only forming a clear confrontation with the all-devouring evil power of the Earthbound God, but also forcing that suffocating divine might back several meters!

And at the end of all this, under the protection of the five monsters, an incomparably dazzling, warm, and supremely majestic red light suddenly rose from You Yang's back!

A faint red dragon-shaped phantom appeared behind him, and then rapidly solidified and expanded at a speed visible to the naked eye!

The Red Dragon, the legendary creator god, slowly revealed its complete form!

Its body was so enormous that it seemed to encircle the heavens and the earth, covered with blood-red scales that resembled eternally burning flames, each scale engraved with ancient, powerful Mayan symbols and totems.

Its eyes were like two molten golden stars, shining with a supreme light that understood the origin of all things and disregarded the authority of gods.

The broad, powerful dragon wings, with just a slight tremor, stirred up a raging wind that swept across the heavens and earth, as if they could tear apart time and space at any moment.

The long dragon tail swayed in the void, outlining the cosmic laws that mortals could not comprehend.

Surrounding the red dragon is a sacred halo composed of the six dragon seals, a manifestation of the deep bond between it and its summoner, radiating a mysterious aura that is both warm and awe-inspiring.

The crimson deity gently sheltered You Yang, Chen Yuexi, and Tian Daolian within the range of its power.

It raised its majestic head, its cold, golden vertical pupils, devoid of any emotion, fixedly locked onto the enormous earthbound god.

Faced with this force that is of the same origin and equal status, yet is their natural nemesis.

For the first time, a deep sense of terror and visceral hatred unleashed from Veracocha Lasca's face, which had maintained an air of amusement and composure.

The girl even involuntarily took a half step back—the unforgettable memory of being defeated and permanently sealed by the crimson god in front of her instantly overwhelmed her consciousness like a tidal wave!

However, that initial shock was fleeting. The terror in Veracocha Lasca's eyes receded like a tide, replaced by a deeper, colder scrutiny that seemed to penetrate the very essence of all things.

His divine sense, like invisible tentacles, swept across the majestic red dragon phantom behind You Yang in an instant.

In just a moment, He came to a definite conclusion—the red dragon before Him had the form but lacked the spirit.

The Red Dragon's will does reside in this person, but its original power has been depleted to an extremely weak degree.

At least, compared to himself who was about to return to his complete form, the red dragon in front of him was nothing more than a majestic afterimage.

However, even setting aside this weakened god of harmony, the other five spirits summoned by Youyang were by no means ordinary.

Each one exudes a powerful force capable of shaking or even distorting local laws.

And then there's Exodia, still glaring menacingly and radiating an aura of absolute power...

If he were to actually fight the two opponents here and now, Earthbound God Veracocha Laska, while confident that he would never lose, also knew full well that this would not be an easy victory.

If the battle becomes stalemate and the entire Tian Shu City is not completely transformed into His domain in time, then the true powerhouses of humanity will surely arrive upon hearing the news.

At that time, even He might not be able to escape unscathed.

After all, throughout the long history of mortals, there has never been a shortage of beings who wielded forbidden powers like Exodia.

Therefore, a swift and decisive victory is the only option.

Moreover, in the process of "dueling" with this interesting mortal, He might also be able to take the opportunity to complete some... ulterior motives.

However, the power of the red dragon remains the biggest variable, and its potential danger should not be underestimated.

The years the Red Dragon has been asleep are far longer than these mortals know, but even so, the "Dragon Markers" chosen by the Red Dragon in each generation have brought indelible trouble and trauma to other earthbound gods.

We must find a way to eliminate this most unstable factor.

Such an excellent opportunity, with a near-perfect timing for arrival and ample offerings, is probably... unlikely to come again.

Thinking of this, the flawless face of the Earthbound God, Verakocha Raska, once again revealed that playful, cat-and-mouse-like expression and absolute confidence.

His gaze pierced through the defensive line formed by the six majestic elves, penetrating space as if it were a tangible force, and looked directly at You Yang, who was heavily guarded at the center. He spoke slowly, his voice sweet yet possessing a bewitching magic:

“You seem to scoff at the word ‘god,’ but…”

His gaze swept meaningfully over the crimson dragon behind You Yang.

"Isn't the one hovering beside you right now... a god?"

"As the one 'chosen' by Him, you..."

"Do you dare to engage me in this...fair duel without relying on His power in the slightest?"

"Why don't you dare?"

You Yang's answer was faster than anyone expected, decisive and without any hesitation, as if he had been waiting for it for a long time.

"!?"

Tiandao Lian, who was pressed firmly to the ground by the aftershocks of the terrifying divine power, suddenly turned his head upon hearing this, his face filled with disbelief and horror.

He almost thought he was hallucinating.

Are you crazy?

Does he even know what he's saying?!

Abandon our greatest asset?!

You Yang completely ignored the shocked gaze of the Heavenly Lotus behind him, a gaze that seemed to be spitting fire.

His eyes were sharp as a hawk's, fixed on the earthbound god opposite him without blinking, his whole body muscles tense, like a fully drawn bowstring.

If the other party shows the slightest abnormal behavior, he will not hesitate to give the order for the six giant beasts beside him to launch a thunderous and devastating attack!

Chen Yuexi also sensed the resolute aura emanating from You Yang, and her nerves were also stretched to the limit. She silently gripped the five cards that carried the power of Exodia even tighter.

You Yang's swift and decisive response surprised the Earthbound God Veracocha Raska, who then showed even greater interest.

You Yang understood perfectly—what the other party feared, and what a blatant provocation this seemingly fair suggestion was.

It was at this moment that You Yang felt his mind had never been so clear and active.

From the original deck that accompanied him from the very beginning of his journey to this world, to all the cards he acquired through the hardships he faced...

Images of countless cards, like stars in a vast galaxy, rapidly swirled, collided, and combined in his mind.

One powerful or bizarre tactical construct after another was formed in an instant, only to be rejected even faster.

Finally, amidst the turbulent flow of thoughts, a clear card, gleaming with a unique light, suddenly appeared.

He meticulously selected and pieced together the cards to create an ultimate deck specifically designed for this deadly situation!

He instantly realized that with his current card pool, even if he added the Red Dragon system, his overall strength would not see a qualitative leap.

Alexstrasza may be the natural enemy of Earthbound God, but his deck is precisely lacking the key component that can perfectly unleash Alexstrasza's core power.

Forced fusion may create a seemingly impressive board presence, but due to its singular resistance, it can be easily broken through by simple and brutal removal methods such as [Hades Barrier Wave] combined with [Lightning Strike].

To maximize the power of the Red Dragon, there are only two paths to choose from within his deck framework: "Blue-Eyes" and "Stardust".

However, the former had weak field control, and the latter lacked staying power.

Therefore, You Yang decisively chose the third path—

A deck system that can build a solid defense that is difficult to break down by conventional means when going first, and also has the terrifying burst power to kill when going second!

Therefore, whether or not the Red Dragon participates is no longer the key to victory or defeat!

"Interesting... As you wish!"

The Earthbound God, Viracocha Raska, seemed to understand You Yang's decision and smiled with satisfaction. He gracefully raised his hand and gently beckoned towards the sky.

The colossal entity that blotted out the sky responded, and a primordial feather as large as a black mountain slowly fell off, like a drifting leaf, yet with immense force, crashing to the ground.

The girl reached out and caught the jet-black feather that shrank as it fell, eventually becoming its normal size.

The next moment, the dark and deep fire of the underworld spread wildly outwards from Him like a destructive tsunami!

The flames instantly transformed into a dark purple dueling barrier that connected heaven and earth and isolated the inside from the outside, completely enveloping Him and You Yang within it!

"Youyang!!"

Chen Yuexi, who was originally standing right behind You Yang, and Tian Daolian, who was lying on the ground, were violently blasted away by the overwhelming force of the barrier's deployment!