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

The celestial signs at the time indicated that "the journey would be smooth and there would be no disaster."

But what was the result?

As soon as they returned, they ran into the infamous and extremely dangerous "Dark Dragon Emperor" on the kill list.

"how so……"

Beatrice grabbed her beautiful pigtails in frustration, her eyes filled with confusion.

It seems that as long as something involves You Yang, her proud prophecy will become invalid, and all the originally predetermined trajectories of fate will deviate uncontrollably.

"If it's because You Yang is a 'chosen one' or has a special destiny that prevents me from predicting his future, that would be one thing..."

She bit her lip, staring intently at the card in her hand:

"But what about the Heavenly Lotus?"

"I've made countless predictions for him; I know his fate better than anyone!"

"If he were to encounter that level of danger, I should be able to sense it!"

This unknown filled her with unprecedented panic.

"Aaaaaahh ...

Finally, unable to contain her frustration any longer, Beatrice let out a frantic scream. She buried her face in the soft pillow and kicked her legs frantically like a cat venting its anger.

"I can't understand it! I absolutely can't understand it! What kind of freak is that guy?!"

Having awakened her prophetic abilities for over a decade, this was the first time Beatrice had ever harbored such profound doubts about her own power.

While Betty was alone in her room questioning her existence, on the other side, You Yang, along with the still silent Ling Shiqing, followed Tian Dao Lian to the core area of ​​the Tian Dao family.

After passing through a long Japanese-style corridor, Youyang met the legendary man in a very imposing Japanese-style room.

Tendou Ren's father, Tendou Gosho, is the current head of the Tendou family.

He was a middle-aged man who looked to be around forty or fifty years old, dressed in a solemn black patterned haori hakama, and was sitting upright in the main seat.

Although he was just sitting there quietly, the aura of someone who had long held a high position emanated from him like a mountain, making it easy for people to feel breathless and uneasy just by standing in front of him.

A few fine wrinkles were etched on his cheeks, the marks of time and countless life-or-death battles, which only added to his imposing and dignified air.

However, what happened the next second completely surprised You Yang.

"Nice to meet you! Please take care of me!"

Despite being an elder and a powerful figure, Tendou Gosho immediately stood up upon seeing Yu Yang, placed his hands on his thighs, and gave Yu Yang a perfectly standard 90-degree bow.

"Huh?!"

You Yang was taken aback by this unexpected gift and naturally dared not be negligent.

He quickly stepped aside to avoid receiving the greeting, and immediately bowed in return:

"You're too kind! I'm the younger generation, I should be the one greeting you."

After a few moments of mutual greetings, which were somewhat flattering, the group took their seats as hosts and guests.

After the servant served tea and withdrew, the atmosphere in the room gradually became serious.

Tendou Gosho picked up his teacup, took a sip, and his sharp gaze, piercing through the rising steam, landed precisely on Yu Yang.

After a moment of silence, he suddenly spoke, his voice deep and powerful:

"Um... if it's alright, could I take a look at that card called [Stardust Dragon]?"

Although he used a question, Tendo Gosho's tone was very firm, carrying an unquestionable determination.

The moment those words were spoken, the air in the room seemed to freeze.

"Father!"

Before You Yang could answer, Tian Dao Lian, who was sitting to the side, changed her expression instantly and immediately spoke up to stop him anxiously.

It's no wonder that Tiandao Lian lost his composure like this.

In the world of duels, such a request to view detailed information about someone else's ace monster is considered extremely unreasonable, and even taboo.

In a duel like Yu-Gi-Oh!, which is highly strategic, "information gap" is often the most crucial factor in determining victory or defeat.

A card never seen before, or an unexpected hidden effect, can often turn the tide in a desperate situation and secure victory in a duel.

For this reason, most duelists are very reluctant to show their core decks to outsiders.

This is why many top players choose to wear masks or deliberately conceal their tactics when participating in underground or public competitions.

After all, if your deck is thoroughly analyzed and your opponent builds a "counter deck" specifically to counter your weaknesses, that's a nightmare no duelist wants to encounter.

At this moment, Tendo Gosho's request undoubtedly crossed the unwritten red line between duelists.

The atmosphere in the room became thick and sticky because of Tendo Goya's seemingly polite but actually forceful request.

Tendou Ren, sitting to the side, tightened his hands slightly on his knees.

The father's action, at best, shows a lack of trust in his son's judgment; at worst, it tramples on the most basic trust and etiquette between duelists.

After all, forcibly demanding to see a duelist's core cards is almost tantamount to a provocation before declaring war in the underworld.

However, Youyang, who was at the center of the storm, remained surprisingly calm.

He leaned back lazily in his chair, looking at the patriarch across from him with his burning gaze, but his heart was not stirred much.

For Youyang, while Stardust Dragon holds special significance, it is not the only absolute trump card in his deck.

Moreover, the other party probably already knows the monster's effects and stats very well, so there's no need for them to hide anything.

The other party probably wanted to verify its authenticity.

Since we're here to fulfill our promise to Tiandao Lian, there's no need to get bogged down in such a trivial matter.

"Since you have some concerns, please confirm it with your own eyes."

You Yang calmly pulled the warm deck of cards from his pocket.

His movements were unhurried and deliberate; his slender fingers precisely drew cards from the deck, then flicked his wrist.

"Snapped."

A card was slapped face up onto the mahogany coffee table, then held down by two fingers and gently pushed in front of Tendo Gosho.

There were no special effects when the card was flipped over, but Tendo Gosho's pupils suddenly contracted to the size of pinpoints.

On the card, a giant dragon, pure white and surrounded by stardust-like radiance, roars with its head held high, as if it's about to break free of the card's constraints and fly into the vast Milky Way.

Looking at that familiar card, the iron-fisted patriarch, who could even decide the fate of the Celestial Arbitrators, found his calloused hands trembling slightly.

He didn't touch it immediately. Instead, as if on a pilgrimage, he first wiped the sweat from his hands on his clothes before carefully and almost reverently holding the card in his palm.

"Om-"

Although there was no physical projection of the Duel Disk, as a high-level duelist, Tendo Gosho clearly felt the pulse coming from his fingertips.

That was the pure, vast starlight aura unique to high elves.

This power cannot be faked!

"It really is... [Stardust Dragon]..."

Tendo Gosho's voice was somewhat hoarse, and his eyes were slightly red.

He took a deep breath, held the card in both hands, and solemnly pushed it back in front of You Yang, then bowed his head deeply once again:

"I was very rude just now, please forgive me!"

At this moment, he was no longer the high and mighty head of the family, but a believer who had finally witnessed a miracle.

"The last servant under the throne has finally returned to his rightful place..."

Tendo Gosho raised his head, his eyes gleaming with barely suppressed excitement:

"This means that the resurrection of that great being is not far off!"

You Yang waved his hand dismissively and casually returned [Stardust Dragon] to his deck:

"It's nothing, it's good that the misunderstanding has been cleared up."

The atmosphere in the reception room eased considerably afterward. Tendo Gosho's conversation remained focused on the legendary "Red Dragon" and the cards that possessed its power.

You Yang didn't hold back either, showing off the other Synchro Monsters with special auras in his deck one by one.

However, as he flipped through the cards one by one, the fervor in Tendo Gosho's eyes gradually cooled, replaced by an undisguised regret.

"Although these cards do indeed exude that familiar power... is the true 'god' not among them?"

He had originally hoped that with the return of the Stardust Dragon, the legendary Red Dragon would also descend.

But now it seems the timing isn't quite right yet.

"However, now that the 'key' has appeared, the door will be opened sooner or later."

"That's enough."

Tendou Gosho quickly adjusted his mindset, then changed the subject, his eyes filled with expectation:

"Lord Youyang, since you possess such important power, I wonder if you would be willing... to officially remain with the Celestial Arbitrators?"

"With your qualifications and strength, I can guarantee you a position second only to the leader in this organization."

This is undoubtedly an extremely tempting invitation.

But You Yang simply shook his head slightly, his tone calm yet exceptionally firm:

"Thank you for your kindness, senior. But I am here only to fulfill my promise to Tiandao Lian."

"As for joining an organization or something... I'm used to being carefree, and I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to stand those rules."

Hearing this polite refusal, Tendou Gosho did not press the matter.

As a seasoned veteran who had been navigating the power landscape for many years, he was well aware that now was not the best time to force You Yang into power.

Although You Yang does possess the aura of a red dragon, he has not yet directly demonstrated the complete form of controlling a "god".

The old fogies within the arbitrators are already arguing fiercely over power and interests. If an "outsider" without absolute persuasiveness is rashly introduced now, it may backfire.

"Since that's the case, I won't force you to do something you can't have."

Tendou Gosho nodded, his face regaining the composure befitting a family head.