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

A thick stack of cards represents not only an overflow of resources, but also absolute dominance over the battle.

Chapter 198 Breaking Fate! The Invincible Hero of Destiny Reappears! Blood Demon D!

Without pausing, You Yang pressed the Trap button on the Duel Disk.

The card that had just been reclaimed and set face-down by [Special Hero - Staff Herald] was suddenly flipped over, releasing its fusion brilliance once more!

"I open the face-down card and activate the Spell Card—[Fusion]!"

"Using my [Destiny HERO - Demon] and [Elemental HERO - Sunrise Warrior] as materials, I will perform a Fusion Summon once more!"

You Yang grabbed the two cards on the field and held them high above his head.

In an instant, the Sunrise Warrior transformed into a dazzling golden light, while the Demonic Man transformed into a deep black light.

Two streaks of light, one gold and one black, intertwined and swirled in the air, charging into the slowly rotating, bottomless fusion vortex above with an unwavering momentum.

"Lying in the abyss of despair, burning with an inextinguishable flame of karma!"

"Transform the departed souls into blades of vengeance, tearing through the darkness and bringing forth the light of destruction!"

Fusion Summon!

"Descend! [Hero of Destiny - Phoenix of Destruction]!"

boom--!

A terrifying pressure so powerful it was suffocating instantly enveloped the entire duel space.

Amidst the deafening roar of fusion, a figure covered in dark red armor unfurled its enormous wings, burning with pitch-black karmic flames, and descended upon the world once more, exuding the arrogance and domineering presence of an undead phoenix!

[Destiny Hero - Phoenix Destroyer] [8 Stars]

[Dark/Fusion/Warrior/Effect] [Attack: 2500 / Defense: 2100]

With the arrival of this phoenix, You Yang's aura underwent a dramatic change, becoming increasingly turbulent, as if a sleeping ferocious beast was awakening.

Ignoring the astonished and horrified gazes of the people around him, he deftly drew one card from his six-card hand and resolutely inserted it into the dueling disk.

"Next, I activate the magic card in my hand—[Miracle Fusion]!"

The vortex of fusion reappeared out of thin air behind You Yang.

But unlike before, this time the vortex is no longer the iconic blue-green of [Fusion], but a golden vortex that exudes a faint, holy golden light and seems to be able to communicate life and death!

"Based on its effect, I can banish monsters from my field or Graveyard as Fusion Material to Fusion Summon 1 Elemental HERO Fusion Monster."

"I will exclude the heroes sleeping in the graveyard—[Elemental Hero: Flame Wingman - Flame Strike] and [Elemental Hero: Liquid Man]—as fusion materials!"

The golden vortex began to slowly rotate, emitting a buzzing resonance.

The graveyard slot of Youyang shone brightly, and two streams of light flew out from it, which were the immortal spirits of heroes.

Two streams of light converged, and the golden vortex trembled violently, as if it were giving birth to some kind of ultimate power.

"A call that transcends dimensions, awakening the dormant will!"

"To unite the bonds of all heroes into one point, and transform them into a miraculous light that illuminates the future!"

Fusion Summon!

"Descend! [Awaken your slumbering elemental heroes]!"

With a burst of dazzling colorful light, a familiar hero clad in silver armor and carrying a halo of light makes his appearance once again!

However, unlike before, this time the colorful outer layer of light was faintly enveloped by a layer of black mist, like the aura of a tyrant, giving these heroes of light an awe-inspiring sense of mystery.

[Awaken your sleeping elemental heroes] [10 stars]

[Light/Warrior/Fusion/Effect] [Attack: 2500 / Defense: 2100]

"At this very moment!"

"The effect of the excluded [Elemental HERO Liquid Knight] is activated!"

"This card can be activated if it becomes Fusion Material for a 'HERO' Fusion Monster, and is sent to the Graveyard or banished."

"Draw two cards from your deck. Then discard one card from your hand."

A refreshing green mist swirled around You Yang's fingers. He took a deep breath and gracefully drew two cards from the top of his deck.

You Yang's gaze swept quickly over the newbie cards he had just drawn. Without any hesitation, he picked one out and, with a flick of his finger, neatly placed it into the graveyard.

"I send the Trap Card from my hand, 'Break Fate,' to the Graveyard."

The indicator light in the cemetery pit lit up, followed immediately by You Yang's voice, with a consistent rhythm:

"Then, immediately activate the [Break Fate] effect in the graveyard."

"You can activate this effect by banishing this card from your graveyard."

"Add one Spell/Trap Card from your Deck that displays the name of either 'Dragon Knight D-Final' or a 'Destiny HERO' monster, excluding 'Break Fate'."

"I banish it and add the Continuous Spell Card—[D-Power]—from my deck to my hand!"

As You Yang continued his fluid and effortless search, his already substantial deck was rapidly diminishing at a visible pace, as if counting down to the final battle.

"Now that all the puzzle pieces are ready..."

You Yang's eyes sharpened as he pointed at the dark red warrior on the field, who exuded an aura of destruction:

"Then, I activate the effect of [Destiny Hero - Destroyer Phoenix]!"

"Once per turn, I may choose to destroy 1 card on my field and any other card on the field."

"I choose to destroy my own [Destiny Hero - Phoenix of Destruction] and [Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental Hero]!"

"boom--!!!"

As You Yang gave the order, [Destiny Hero - Phoenix of Destruction] let out a mournful howl.

The dark red flames burning around it suddenly erupted, instantly engulfing itself and also sweeping the [Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental Hero], who was surrounded by colorful light, into the destructive sea of ​​fire.

The raging flames raged across the field, as if to turn everything to ashes.

"At that very moment, new hope was born from the ashes!"

You Yang's voice pierced through the sea of ​​fire:

"The special effect of [Awaken Your Sleeping Elemental Heroes] is activated!"

"If this Fusion Summoned card is destroyed, you can activate this effect. Special Summon 1 Warrior-Type monster from your hand or Deck."

"I choose to Special Summon a new hero from my deck!"

The numerous phantom images of elemental heroes, which had been incinerated by the flames, did not disappear. Instead, they shone with a brilliant golden light at the end of the destruction.

You Yang drew a card from his deck and, with a loud shout, slammed it down!

"Come on! [Elemental Heroes: Shadow Mist Lady]!"

Whoosh!

A black current surged out of thin air on the field, dispersing the remaining flames.

Amidst the surging dark currents, a dark elf female hero, clad in jet-black body armor and possessing a cold and beautiful face, slowly emerged.

With her agile movements, she landed lightly on Youyang's field in a half-crouching defensive stance.

Beneath the black mask, a pair of cold eyes watched the scene ahead warily.

【Elemental Heroes: Shadow Mist Lady】【4-Star】

[Dark/Warrior/Effect] [Attack: 1000 / Defense: 1500]

"It's still unfolding...?"

As Garru watched Youyang summon a new hero after the explosion, his previously fervent expression gradually turned into a deep and solemn one.

In the world of duels, the length of the combo chain often represents the upper limit and strength of a deck.

Of course, we cannot rule out the possibility that someone might be deliberately creating a gimmick.

However, in a world where summoning a monster requires consuming precious mental energy, no one would joke about their mental energy when facing a powerful enemy.

Therefore, You Yang's seemingly lengthy preparations must be the final step in summoning some extremely terrifying being.

That's something to look forward to!

Garru narrowed his eyes, staring intently at You Yang.

Since that's the case, let him see for himself just how impregnable the place that You Yang has painstakingly built really is!

Will his immortal flame be able to burn it all away?

Facing Garruna's probing gaze, You Yang didn't pause for a moment and drew another card from his deck.

"The entrance effect of [Elemental Hero: Shadow Mist Lady] is activated!"

"This effect can only be activated if this card is successfully Special Summoned."

"Add 1 'Change' Quick-Play Spell Card from your Deck to your hand."

"I've chosen to add the Quick-Play Spell Card—[Mask Change]—to my hand from my deck!"

After adding the retrieved card to his hand, You Yang did not stop, but immediately revealed another card in his hand.

That card exuded a quirky and whimsical aura.

"Next, I activate the effect of [Winged Kuriboh LV6] from my hand!"

"This card is considered both an 'Elemental HERO' card and a 'Favorite' card according to the rules."

"This card cannot be Normal Summoned, but it can be Special Summoned once per turn by banishing 1 Elemental HERO Fusion Monster or Winged Kuriboh from your hand, field (face-up), or Graveyard."

"I will exclude the [Elemental Hero - Sunrise Knight] from the graveyard!"

Special Summon! [Winged Kuriboh LV6]!

"Kri~Kri~!"

A clear and melodious elf's cry rang out.

A small brown ball of fluff, covered in pure white feathers and wearing an adorable helmet shaped like a flame-winged dragon's head, fluttered its wings and happily floated onto Youyang's field.

It stood in stark contrast to the solemn atmosphere of the surrounding battlefield.