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

As high-level duelists, they keenly sensed that within the originally desolate elven realm barrier before them, a vast and chaotic power was surging wildly, as if boiling magma was about to burst through the earth's crust.

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Tiandao Lian's forehead, and alarm bells rang in his mind.

There are usually only two possibilities when this happens:

Firstly, the collapse of the elven realm, which is dependent on the mortal world, means that the battle inside has ended and the trapped people are about to return.

The second possibility is... the worst-case scenario: the door is completely torn apart, and the unruly and ferocious elves in the elven realm are about to invade reality!

If it's the former, that's fortunate, but if it's the latter... then You Yang and Lilith, who are caught in the middle, are probably in grave danger, and may even have become food for the monster.

"Please, please don't let it be the worst possible outcome..."

Tendou Ren gritted his teeth, quickly placing his right hand on the duel disk, ready to engage in a duel at any moment, while inwardly praying to his god.

Just a few breathtaking seconds later, the churning black mist suddenly contracted inward, then burst forth with a dazzling white light.

A door made of light took shape, and then two figures shot out from it like arrows, landing steadily on the floor.

When the light faded and everyone saw that the newcomers were none other than the unharmed You Yang and Lilith, whom he was protecting in his arms, the hearts of everyone present finally settled back into their stomachs, and they breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Lilith was being held horizontally by You Yang, her petite body completely covered by You Yang's warm coat, with only her dusty little face showing.

The usually shrewd and assertive young girl still looked somewhat dazed, her purple eyes filled with confusion, as if she hadn't yet recovered from the weightlessness she felt during that time-traveling experience.

It was indeed very painful to go in, as if a wound that had been buried for many years had been reopened.

But surprisingly, she didn't feel any pain when she came out, and she thought she would have to go through it all again.

So I'm a little confused.

"Youyang! Lilith!"

As soon as Tiandao Lian and the others saw the two land, they immediately swarmed around them like a tide, their concern evident in their expressions.

"You Yang, are you alright? Are you injured?"

Faced with everyone's anxious inquiries, You Yang gently put Lilith down from his arms, helping her to stand steadily. Then, with his signature gentle smile on his face, he softly replied:

"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired. I'm sorry to have worried you."

Chen Yuexi didn't say anything, but quickly stepped forward and looked You Yang up and down with sharp eyes.

After confirming that You Yang had no obvious wounds and that although he was somewhat tired, his eyes were still bright, her tightly furrowed brows finally relaxed.

Although You Yang's face showed a hint of weariness that he couldn't hide, overall, he had indeed returned safely.

On the contrary, Lilith next to her looked rather disheveled.

Her once elegant dress was now covered in dust, and she was wrapped in a men's coat that was clearly a size too big, making her look like a child who had stolen an adult's clothes.

After confirming that the two were safe, Tiandao Lian's feelings of relief instantly transformed into another way of venting.

He put on a stern face, pointed at Lilith, and began a motherly scolding:

"You little brat! Do you know how dangerous that was just now?"

"Who told you to jump into the barrier without saying a word?"

"If something happens, how am I supposed to explain it to the old man? Can't you think before you act...?"

However, once Lilith regained her senses, she didn't treat Tiandao Lian with the same kindness she showed You Yang.

She pouted impatiently, pulled You Yang's coat tighter around herself, and retorted without any politeness:

"Shut up! But I'm back safe and sound."

"Besides, if I hadn't gone in, You Yang wouldn't have woken up so easily!"

"You should be thanking me, stop being a Monday morning quarterback!"

Speechless after being rebuked, Tiandao Lian opened his mouth, but could only sigh helplessly in the end.

You Yang smiled and ruffled Lilith's hair.

What she said is indeed quite right.

Feeling You Yang's touch, Lilith immediately blushed. Her mouth moved faster than her brain, and she didn't actually do anything.

I simply watched a duel from the outside.

This was just a habitual teasing of Tiandao Lian; it was already part of their daily routine.

Although Tendou Ren likes to act like an older brother and lecture others, he is basically destined to be roasted by the sharp-tongued Lilith.

Once the bickering between the "siblings" had subsided somewhat, Tiandao Lian suddenly remembered that she had important business to attend to. She quickly turned to the side, pointed to Roland who had been standing and waiting, and introduced him to You Yang:

"By the way, You Yang, this is Mr. Roland, the head of the Horizon Guild."

Roland straightened his collar, stepped forward, and gave You Yang a slight bow, his attitude sincere and elegant.

"I am very sorry, Mr. You Yang. Due to my subordinate's mistake, you were involved in this dangerous accident, which even caused you psychological damage."

"As compensation, in addition to the fact that the reward we previously agreed upon remains in effect, I will allow you to choose one more card from the guild's collection to take away."

As an organization that can stand in opposition to the arbitrators, Horizon's collection is naturally quite extensive.

Roland's attitude can be described as very humble and quite good.

Actually, this wasn't just because he felt apologetic, but also because he had developed a great interest in the existence of You Yang.

Especially after watching the recording of You Yang's duel where he used the [Advanced Magic - Seven Emperors' Sword], this curiosity reached its peak.

He also had a copy of the extremely special card, 【Advanced Magic - Sword of the Seven Emperors】.

The reason he left the army and founded the "Horizon" guild was largely due to the presence of this [Advanced Magic - Seven Emperors' Sword].

So how could he not care about You Yang, who was able to possess and perfectly control this card?

Unfortunately, Roland was filled with regret that their first meeting ended in such an unpleasant incident. He wished he had chosen someone more composed.

In stark contrast to the Arbitrators, who all revered "Synchronization Summoning," Roland's "Horizon" was an organization that specialized in researching and promoting "Xyz Summoning."

Therefore, the guild's biggest daily task is to collect powerful Xyz Monster Cards from all over the world, with powerful Rank Cards and mysterious "Numbered Cards" being of paramount importance.

At this moment, Roland had countless questions in his mind that he wanted to ask You Yang for confirmation immediately—such as where exactly did he get the [Advanced Magic - Seven Emperors' Sword]?

However, considering that Tiandao Lian had solemnly introduced You Yang's identity as a "chosen one" before, and given that an accident had just occurred, now was clearly not a good time to ask further questions.

"I'll just have to bear with it for now..."

Roland pondered to himself.

After all, when he obtained the [Advanced Magic - Sword of the Seven Emperors], he also received a broken stone tablet inscribed with an ancient prophecy. The tablet bore a prophecy written in cryptic script:

"The boy who wields the power of the galaxy will eventually awaken the dormant power of creation."

Looking at the somewhat handsome young man before him, a subtle hint of inquiry flashed in the depths of Roland's eyes.

With Roland's apology and compensation settled, You Yang and his group did not linger at the guild and soon took their leave.

Despite experiencing this thrilling upheaval in the elven world, they did not seek trouble with the guild as a result.

After all, it wasn't the other side's fault, and You Yang immediately received the bounty and additional compensation for the "Dark Dragon Emperor" into his account.

"Could this be considered a gesture of goodwill from the union?"

However, You Yang no longer had the energy to think about these complex interpersonal relationships.

As soon as I got on the bus, that intense, pent-up fatigue washed over me like a tidal wave.

Chapter 222 The Power of the Tech Attribute! Tech Attribute - Limiter Release!

For You Yang, the fierce battle that erupted in the "Realm of the Heart" was not only an exhaustion of physical strength, but also an extreme depletion of his mental energy, almost to the point of being completely drained.

This deep-seated weariness was so intense that as soon as the car engine started with a low rumble, You Yang's head tilted uncontrollably, and he fell into a deep sleep against the soft leather seat.

Within seconds, soft, even breathing sounds filled the quiet carriage.

Looking at You Yang, who was still asleep with a slightly furrowed brow, as if he were still playing a game in his dream, everyone in the car tacitly maintained absolute silence.

No one spoke; even their breathing was deliberately slowed.

Only the receding neon lights of the city outside the car window, like flowing ribbons of light, alternately glide across the thoughtful faces of everyone, reflecting their fluctuating expressions.

……

When the hands of time turned again, it was two full days later when Youyang's consciousness finally broke free from that deep, dark swamp.

He slowly opened his eyes, and an unfamiliar ceiling came into view.

After moving my stiff limbs a little, apart from a slight soreness from sleeping for so long, I didn't feel any discomfort. On the contrary, I felt a long-lost lightness thanks to the good sleep.

As a duelist by instinct, the first thing he did upon waking was to instinctively reach for his waist and the side of his pillow to check his card deck.

He finally breathed a sigh of relief after his fingertips touched the familiar card texture and he confirmed that none of his companions were missing. Then he pushed open the door and went out.

Outside the gate was a spacious courtyard.

The midday sun hung high in the sky, its rays bright and gentle, without the harsh heat of a glaring sun. Instead, they fell on the skin like a golden veil, warm and comforting.

"call--"

Youyang stood under the corridor, facing the garden full of spring colors, and stretched lazily.

As the spine stretched, a series of crackling sounds came from inside the body, as the long-dormant joints happily stretched their muscles and bones.

These subtle noises immediately caught the attention of a figure under the shade of flowers not far away.

"Oh, you're awake?"

As a gentle, melodious female voice, as soft as a spring breeze, rang out, the figure gently pushed aside the branches and leaves blocking her way and slowly walked out from the quiet shadows ahead.

She was a woman who looked slightly older than You Yang, and appeared to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old.

She wore a soft, off-white cashmere cardigan over a light blue silk dress. The ankle-length skirt swayed gently with her light steps, shimmering like water.

She exudes a gentle aura, giving people a sense of peaceful tranquility.

Her waist-length chestnut-brown curly hair was casually tied up with a simple wooden hairpin, with a few playful strands falling beside her ears, further highlighting her warm, amber-like eyes, which were full of smiles.

"How about it?"

"Do you feel any discomfort in your body?"

She asked with concern, her voice so soft as if afraid of disturbing the petals in the wind.