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

"That is, under extreme emotional fluctuations, when power is pushed to its peak..."

"—It can bypass all media and rituals, and forcibly summon the world of the god behind you into reality!"

"That is... the world of summoning gods!"

Upon hearing this, even You Yang, who had experienced the battle of killing gods, felt a chill run down his spine, and a coldness shot from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.

A single earthbound god, Viracocha Raska, could cause such a massive catastrophe. If all the gods hidden behind the scenes were to truly descend upon this realm…

Then this world can basically be declared doomed.

"Those damned bastards!"

Chen Yuexi finally snapped out of the fear of being watched. She clenched her fists and growled angrily:

"What are they trying to achieve by doing this?!"

"What good would destroying the world do for those lunatics?"

“I don’t know.” Ling Zhiyong shook his head. “However, they mentioned it vaguely in their notes.”

"What they seem to want to do is open some kind of 'door' and then... go to some kind of 'world'."

"The description is very confusing and mystical; I don't really understand it either."

Upon hearing the words "door" and "world," You Yang's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but think of his bizarre "time traveler" identity.

Could it be...?

Ling Zhiyong slowly put the papers back into the safe.

He turned around, his cloudy eyes looking at You Yang. The deathly stillness and seriousness on his face slowly faded, replaced by a gentle, scrutinizing gaze.

"You Yang, are you interested in... taking my place?"

"……I?"

The topic suddenly jumped so abruptly that even You Yang, with his quick reflexes, was somewhat dumbfounded.

"Yes, it's you. I've investigated you."

Although Ling Zhiyong's voice was weak, it was still clear and coherent.

"Although your origins are unknown and a blank slate, your strength is undeniable."

"But what is most remarkable is that you possess such great power, yet you have not committed any unforgivable mistakes, which is enough to prove your character."

"Now, the summoning of the Earthbound God has completely failed, and such a big thing has happened."

"I... will be used as a pawn by the people behind me and completely abandoned."

"However, Tian Shu City still needs someone to manage it."

"And you are the only one who has done a great job in handling this disaster. They... need a 'hero' to calm people's hearts, so you will definitely be given great honors by the higher-ups."

"This reputation, combined with your god-slaying power, and... the final operation by the person behind me."

“You could easily take my place.”

Looking back at Ling Zhiyong's expectant gaze, You Yang simply waved his hand and refused without hesitation.

"Forget it, I'm not cut out for politics."

"Besides, I'm not interested in this either."

After his victory in the first dark duel, he had already vaguely realized how extraordinary the power he possessed was.

But perhaps due to the different education he received before time travel, he did not develop the idea of ​​"I am invincible" or "I want to be a citizen of my motherland".

Everything should be obtained through one's own hands; only in this way can Youyang feel a sense of reality.

"is it?"

A barely perceptible dimness flashed in Ling Zhiyong's cloudy eyes. He leaned against the cold filing cabinet, his voice hoarse, carrying a barely audible sigh.

"That's... a real shame."

He genuinely felt it was a pity.

What he despised was never the identity of "elf duelist," but rather those who, upon gaining a little power, immediately became arrogant and forgetful of their place.

He knew those people's nature all too well; they were like unstable bombs buried in the fabric of society. Even if things stabilized temporarily, they would eventually explode one day for some trivial reason.

Once they explode, it will inevitably be accompanied by countless casualties and cries of agony from innocent people.

His gaze unconsciously swept over You Yang's side, where Chen Yuexi's slender figure was standing.

But someone like Chen Yuexi, who carries a bomb with a "god" card, is even more terrifying!

If she explodes, the entire Eastern Alliance may be wiped out with her.

In the past, Ling Zhiyong's idea regarding such uncontrollable and unstable factors was always to eliminate them as quickly as possible.

Moreover, he has been taking action on this matter.

Moreover, the Chen family back then was not as clean as the siblings thought; they did quite a few dirty things in secret.

He did not want to see such powerful forces controlled by these greedy families.

but……

His gaze slowly shifted back, landing once more on the indifferent-looking young man in front of him.

However, like You Yang.

It's completely different if someone possesses terrifying power capable of killing gods, yet still maintains their integrity, uses their abilities wisely, and stands up resolutely instead of running away when the country is truly in danger.

He originally harbored a selfish motive: if You Yang agreed to take his place, he would risk his reputation to matchmake his daughter with You Yang.

Presumably, the person behind him wouldn't object.

After all, it's quite good that my stubborn granddaughter has met such a good man.

"Since you're unwilling..."

Ling Zhiyong suppressed these chaotic thoughts, his voice becoming hoarse and serious again, "Then let's go."

"Leave Tian Shu City, the farther the better. Even...leave the entire Eastern Alliance."

You Yang, who had been leaning against the wall, straightened up slightly. He frowned, and the cold light cast shadows in his eyes.

"What does it mean?"

"Are you going to abandon me after I've served my purpose?"

Seeing the dissatisfaction and wariness in You Yang's tone, Ling Zhiyong gave a bitter smile, shook his head, and began to explain with difficulty.

"You Yang...do you know him?"

His voice was very low, as if he were telling a forbidden secret.

"If you wanted, you could easily...destroy the entire Tian Shu City right now."

This is not a threat, but a statement of fact.

If the Earthbound God can do it, then it's impossible for Youyang, who can defeat the Earthbound God head-on, not to do it.

"And in the eyes of those 'many people' who are high and mighty, you are the most top-level, uncontrollable 'unstable factor'."

"Therefore, they will try every means to coerce or entice you."

"To make you serve them completely."

“But you just rejected my request as well.” His voice grew even colder.

"A terrifying force that cannot be controlled by 'bribery' means that there is only one way left for them."

"That is—coercion."

"For this, they even did some... extremely disgraceful things."

“Believe me, You Yang,” a weary understanding flashed in Ling Zhiyong’s cloudy eyes, “they will do anything to ‘control’ someone like you. They’ll stop at nothing.”

He had been in the league's massive system for too long and knew all too well how those people operated.

This country has been sick ever since the elves descended and formed an alliance.

Moreover, it was terminally ill, rotten to the core.

He originally wanted to obtain the "God"—the sharpest scalpel—to personally heal this corrupt country.

However, reality dealt him the heaviest blow—he was not qualified to wield that scalpel.

The boy in front of me not only held the scalpel, but he could even use it very well.

Unfortunately, this young man was unwilling to undergo treatment for the sake of the country.

Well, I guess I was just unlucky.

"Heh." You Yang let out a disdainful sneer, and the air in the archives room seemed to drop several degrees as a result.

Aren't they afraid I'll turn on them right there and then?

What is this? A blatant threat?

Or is it some kind of special announcement?

Either be a dog, die, or get out?

Chapter 185 A Sudden Attack! The Holder of the True Dragon Emperor!

“I’m really not afraid.” Ling Zhiyong’s expression became more serious than ever before.

“You Yang, I know you are very strong, strong enough to kill a god.”

"But... what if your opponent is an entire nation, or even an entire alliance?"

"Compared to a massive state apparatus, the power of one person is never enough."

"Furthermore, the Eastern Alliance is not composed of a single country."

"It is a vast alliance composed of thirty-seven countries of varying sizes in the surrounding area."

"Do you think," his voice held a deep sense of apprehension, "that within such a behemoth, there wouldn't be a 'chosen one' like Chen Yuexi?"

"Wouldn't other forces approach the monsters favored by the gods?"