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

"Tribute [Phantom Hero: The Moral One] on the field to Special Summon this card!"

As his words fell, the [Phantom Hero - The Solitary One] wielding the giant blade vanished in a streak of purple light. In his place appeared an even more eerie figure—

A monster with sharp spikes on its head and a body made of streamlined purple and white bio-armor took his place and appeared on the field.

[Phantom Hero - Increased Number of Players] [3 Stars]

[Dark/Warrior/Effect] [Attack: 900 / Defense: 1100]

"Next, activate the special summoning effect of [Phantom Hero - Incremental Man]!"

Special Summon [Phantom Hero: Android] from your Deck!

Chapter 207 Dark Overlord! Evil Hero - New Universe Dominator!

The shadows on the ground stirred once more, and a shadow warrior clad in deep purple high-tech armor, with a single eye flashing red, silently emerged from underground.

【Phantom Hero - Android】【4 Stars】

[Dark/Warrior/Effect] [Attack: 1000/Defense: 1200]

"His effect activates the moment [Phantom Hero - Android] enters the field!"

"I choose to send [Evil Hero - Corpse Demon] from my deck to the graveyard!"

Immediately afterwards, an unsettling, eerie light shone in the cemetery!

"Immediately afterwards, I activated the effect of [Evil Hero - Ferocious Corpse Demon] in the graveyard!"

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

Special Summon 1 "Evil HERO" monster from your hand or Deck, except "Evil HERO: Corpse Demon".

"I banish it and choose to Special Summon [Evil Hero - Death Prism Demon] from my Deck!"

With a scarlet and ominous glow, the monster composed entirely of crystal-clear prism ice crystals and with blood flowing from its core—[Evil Hero - Death Prism Demon]—reappeared in this space.

This time, however, it appeared opposite Youyang as the enemy's vanguard!

[Evil Hero·Death Cell Demon] [4 Stars]

[Light/Rock/Effect] [Attack: 1700/Defense: 1100]

"Next, I activate the effect of [Evil Hero - Death Prism Demon] on the field."

"Once per turn, you can reveal 1 Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck to your opponent, and send 1 Fusion Material Monster with the name of that monster from your Deck to the Graveyard."

"Until the end of the turn, this card is treated as the same card as the monster sent to the Graveyard!"

"I'm showcasing the Extra Deck card, 'Evil Hero - Vicious Blade Deathbringer'!"

"And send [Destiny HERO - Demon] from the deck to the graveyard!"

As a card from the deck flew into the graveyard, Gray Wanderer continued:

"Immediately afterwards, I activated the second effect of [Phantom Hero - Android] on the field!"

"Once per turn, you can banish 1 'Hero' monster that is sleeping in your Graveyard to activate this effect."

"Add a Fusion Spell Card from your Deck to your hand!"

"I will exclude [Phantom Hero - The Solitary Man] from the graveyard!"

"Add it to your hand!"

After drawing a card from the deck, "Grey Wanderer" moved with fluid grace, without any pause, immediately waving his hand and saying:

"I'm placing the monsters 'Phantom Hero: Android' and 'Phantom Hero: Incremental' on the field into the Link Circuit!"

"Link Summon!! Link2!"

"Appear! [Special Hero - Crossman]!"

A familiar figure has appeared again!

Clad in heavy lead-gray armor and bearing a scarlet cross mark on his chest, the [Special Hero - Crossman] descends with a heavy metallic roar!

【Special Hero - Crossman】【LINK-2】【】

[Dark/Link/Warrior/Effect] [Attack Power: 1600]

"Next, I activate the entrance effect of [Special Hero - Crossman]."

"You can activate this effect by targeting 1 'Destiny HERO' monster in your Graveyard. Special Summon that monster!"

Special Summon [Destiny HERO - Demon] from the Graveyard!

The earth cracked open, and a burly, robust demon warrior with enormous bat wings sprouted from the ground, letting out a low roar.

【Destiny Hero - Demonic One】【6 Stars】

[Dark/Warrior/Effect] [Attack: 800/Defense: 800]

"Next, I activate the second effect of [Special Hero - Crossman]."

"I unleash the [Hero of Destiny - Demon] who has just been resurrected from the graveyard!"

"Add [Evil Hero - Dark Star Gold Demon] to your hand from your deck!"

"Grey Sunshine" unfolded rapidly. Although both players used the same "Hero" deck, the difference in resource points between their decks was enormous.

Looking at this all-too-familiar combo, You Yang was already starting to think about what kind of situation the opponent could create.

This hero strategy combining "Phantom Axis" and "Fate Axis" can be considered a top-tier development after the hero's initial setup.

The opponent's deck also has no shortage of endgame units, with Phoenix and Blood Demon D both in their deck.

The more I think about it, the worse it seems.

But You Yang's heart only wavered slightly. He glanced back at Lilith, who, though isolated outside the dueling arena, was still clinging to the invisible wall, looking at him anxiously.

The worry and trust in that little girl's eyes were like the warmest spark, instantly igniting the fighting spirit in You Yang's heart.

You Yang's resolve hardened once again.

That's right, the opposing side has plenty of opportunities to expand and abundant resources.

However... I also have my own advantages!

That is the infinite possibilities that a true "Elemental Hero" possesses!

It's too early to draw conclusions about who won and who lost!

Come on, another me!

Let me see just how big your venue really is!

Looking at the card he had just drawn, "Grey Wanderer" finally showed a slight change in his deathly expressionless face, but it was not impatience, but rather a deeper calculation.

He didn't use the card immediately, but slowly raised his hand and pointed to the graveyard area:

"Next, I activate the effect of [Destiny Hero - Demon] in the graveyard!"

"Ban this card from your Graveyard, and Special Summon another [Destiny HERO - Demonic Man] from your Deck!"

As the cards in the graveyard turned into dark specks of light and vanished, a sickeningly loud sound of space tearing echoed through the air.

The iconic, ferocious figure of [Destiny Hero - Demonic Man] once again stomped heavily on the land of this mental world amidst a twisted wave of darkness, letting out a roar that yearned for slaughter.

"I will use the two monsters on the field, [Destiny HERO - Demon] and [Special HERO - Cross], as Link Materials!"

The voice of "Grey Wanderer" remained flat, yet carried an irresistible will:

"Connect with the echoes of darkness, and pave the way for the ruthless hero!"

"Link Summon! LINK-2!"

"Descend, [Special Hero - Hell Rift Demon]!"

A dark red light erupted on the field, and a huge, malevolent humanoid demon emerged from the light.

Clad in heavy hellish armor, its massive black scythe radiating a chilling aura, it is the soul-reaper from hell, descending upon the mortal realm once more.

【Special Hero - Hellfire Demon】【LINK-2】【】【Dark/Link/Demon/Effect】【Attack Power: 1700】

"Immediately afterwards, I activated the entrance effect of [Special Hero - Hell Rift]!"

"This card can only be activated if it is successfully Link Summoned."

"Reveal one 'Hero' Fusion Monster from your Extra Deck to your opponent, and add up to two Fusion Material Monsters listed in that monster's card name from your Deck to your hand."

"Grey Sun" draws a card from the Extra Deck and flips it face-up to the opponent's main body:

"I'll show you the [Evil Hero - Neocosm Dominator] from the Extra Deck."

"The fusion materials for [Evil Hero - Neocosm Dominator] and [Elemental Hero - Shining Neocosm Winged Knight] are the same, and it is also clearly stated that they require [Elemental Hero - Neocosm Winged Knight]."

"Therefore, I'm adding Elemental HERO Neos to my hand from my deck!"

As he finished speaking, You Yang's pupils suddenly contracted.

Could it be... that I guessed wrong?

The opponent's deck actually has an "Elemental HERO"?

But... is it just a vanilla Elemental HERO deck with only those few normal monsters, or... does it also have other powerful individual cards?

Search for "Elemental Heroes: Neo-Universe Warrior" to fuse and summon "Elemental Heroes: Flame Wing Warrior - Flame Strike" to search for "Beloved Contact".

This makes it easier to unfold during the opponent's turn.

You can also use another effect of [Elemental HERO Flame Wingman - Flame Strike] to jump to [Elemental HERO Sunrise Warrior] and search for fusion.

Even if the opponent has [Elemental Hero: Neo-Cosmic], what can they do?

Outside the arena, Lilith clung tightly to the invisible wall of air, watching "Grey Youyang" unfold its movements with almost the same fluidity as Youyang's previous ones, her ruby-like eyes filled with deep worry.

She had personally witnessed how You Yang had created such a formidable and insurmountable situation through this very series of events.

Now... facing the same tactics, can You Yang really break through?

"Grey Sun" ignored the concerns of the outside world, calmly drawing another card from his deck and continuing his performance:

"I'm activating the effect of [Destiny Hero - Demon] in the graveyard again!"

"Ban this card from your Graveyard, and Special Summon another monster with the same name from your Deck!"