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

At this moment, as You Yang looked at the chaotic aftermath, the mocking smile on his lips finally blossomed into a cruel grin, like a hunter closing in his net.

"Finally... we managed to get rid of that troublesome guy."

As the Giant Bird of the Valley of Mist dissipated into golden lightning and was forced to be retrieved into Rion Tsukuyomi's hand, the terrifying oppressive feeling that had enveloped the entire field finally began to ease slightly.

You Yang's finger, which was originally reaching out to search the deck, paused slightly before slowly retracting.

He raised his head, and in his deep black eyes, it seemed as if purple arcs of electricity were violently pulsating, like thunderclouds that had been gathering for a long time before a storm.

"Being able to force the giant bird to retreat means the first step is complete."

Facing Yu Yang's extremely aggressive gaze, Tsukiyomi Rion did not back down in the slightest.

She straightened her back, her long violet hair dancing in the turbulent energy behind her, and the fighting spirit in her eyes grew even stronger.

"So what if the targeted search is interrupted? It's only temporary!"

She was calculating rapidly in her mind. Although she had lost the suppression of the Giant Bird, she still held onto her last trump card—the only remaining chance to play the [Lyrical Songbird - Chorus Little Glass].

"At that moment... we absolutely cannot give him the opportunity to continue in the main phase. We must save that most crucial terminal for him!"

If the Xyz Monster used as a springboard is bounced back, both of Yu Yang's Level 4 monsters on the field will be sent to the Graveyard for nothing. With resources exhausted, this means defeat!

You Yang seemed to have overheard her thoughts, a wild smile playing on his lips. He suddenly waved his hand, his movements sweeping and powerful, as if to tear the void before him apart:

"Now that the stage is cleared, let the real protagonist take the stage!"

"Now, I will create a stacking network of two monsters: the Level 4 [Rapid Raptor - Hanasaki Vulture] and the Level 4 [Rapid Raptor - Exterminator Shrike]!"

"Om-!!"

As the command was given, the two mechanical raptors raised their heads and emitted a resounding metallic resonance.

Their bodies instantly disintegrated, transforming into two enormous dark streams of light, one purple and one green, like intertwined twin comets. With an aura of tearing everything apart, they resolutely plunged into the supermassive vortex that suddenly unfolded on the ground, as deep as a cosmic black hole!

You Yang clasped his hands together, and his chanting sounded like a judgment from hell:

"Gathering the warrior's tenacity and the falcon's keen senses, I transform my will into an endless gale, tearing apart the obstacles before me!"

"Awaken from the shadows and don the armor of rebellion!"

Xyz Summon! Rank 4!

"Come forth, my vengeful warrior, whose shadow and wings intertwine—[Raid Knight]!!"

"BOOM—!!"

The pitch-black cosmic vortex suddenly collapsed inward at an extremely rapid speed, and then burst out with a dazzling dark purple light!

In the deepest part of the light, the heavy sound of horses' hooves shattered the void.

A knight clad in heavy, black-painted armor and wielding a menacing spiral lance, rode a nightmare warhorse similarly covered in heavy metal armor, its eye sockets burning with eerie blue soul fire, slowly emerging from the abyss. His tattered cloak billowed without wind, radiating a suffocating, chilling aura of death.

[Raid Team Knights] [Rank 4]

[Dark/Warrior/Xyz/Effect] [Attack: 2000 / Defense: 0]

"Since [Raid Team Knight] is also used as a 'Phantom Knights' card and a 'Raid Raptor' card according to the rules, it inherits the will of both!"

However, Tsukuyomi Rion had no interest in listening to Yu Yang's explanation of the rules at this moment.

Looking at the dark knight who exuded a terrifying aura, the excitement in her eyes instantly reached its peak.

"Now's the time! We've finally waited for this!"

It was at that very moment! The instant before the monster landed and its effects had even activated!

Rion Tsukuyomi suddenly took a step forward, pointing her finger straight at the knight, her voice sharp with excitement:

"This Xyz Monster... is this your last stand?!"

"Don't even think about taking another step forward!!"

"I'm activating the final effect of [Lyrical Birdsong - Chorus of Little Glass] on the field!"

"Remove her last Xyz Material! Bounce your [Raid Team Knight] back into the Extra Deck!!"

"The final movement of the ensemble!!"

"Ding—Crack!"

The last spark of starlight beside Xiao Liuli in the chorus shattered with a deafening roar.

Some of the energy was drained at this moment, transforming into an unprecedented surge of cyan sound waves, like a tangible tsunami, which slammed fiercely towards the attacking knights!

For an ordinary monster, the only outcome in the face of this law-like force of rebound would be its annihilation.

But this was the moment You Yang had been waiting for.

Seeing the destructive sonic wave rushing towards him, You Yang's smile instantly turned ferocious and fanatical. He almost roared as he slammed the Quick-Play Spell Card, which he had been clutching until it was burning hot, onto the Duel Disk:

"How naive! Do you think this level of obstruction can extinguish the flames of revolution?!"

"This is the moment I've been waiting for!"

"Link the effect of [Lyrical Ballad - Chorus Little Glass]!"

"I activate a Quick-Play Spell Card from my hand—[Rank-Up Spell - Revolutionary Power]!"

“唳————!!”

A shrill and high-pitched cry of a raptor suddenly resounded through the sky, the pent-up anger finally exploding at this moment!

A dazzling crimson-gold revolutionary light, so bright it was impossible to look directly at, erupted from You Yang's back field, transforming into an indestructible energy barrier that forcefully blocked Xiao Liuli's deadly sonic attack!

The two forces collided violently in mid-air, stirring up a sky full of sparks!

You Yang's resounding voice pierced through the energy storm. He extended two fingers and proclaimed loudly in the crimson-gold revolutionary light:

"The [Advanced Magic - Revolutionary Power] has two effects!"

"Firstly, ●Your turn: You can target 1 'Raid Raptor' Xyz Monster you control; this effect can be activated."

"Special Summon 1 'Raid Raptor' monster of Rank 1 higher than your target monster by Xyz Summon from your Extra Deck."

"Secondly, ●Opponent's turn: You can target 1 Xyz Monster on your opponent's field that has no Xyz Material."

"Gain control of that Xyz Monster. Then, Special Summon 1 Rank 1 higher 'Raid Raptor' monster from your Extra Deck as an Xyz Summon over the targeted monster."

"And now, it's my turn!"

"What I'm going to activate is naturally its first effect!"

You Yang suddenly waved his hand, pointing at the dark knight who was about to be swallowed by the sound waves!

Chapter 258 The Unfolding of a Monster! This is RR's power!

"My target is the [Raiders Knights] on the field!"

"At this moment, let us break free from the shackles of class and evolve towards a higher sky!"

"Excessive Upgrade Change!!"

"Buzz—Boom!!"

The [Raid Team Knights] and their Nightmare Warhorses, who were originally suppressed by the sound waves, were not thrown back the moment they came into contact with the revolutionary light. Instead, they instantly transformed into an extremely deep vortex of dark matter that seemed capable of devouring light.

The sound wave of the "final chapter of the ensemble," which was supposed to be deadly, crashed into the vortex, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, failing to create even a ripple.

Immediately afterwards, a high-pitched, piercing, metallic raptor cry erupted from the center of the vortex!

"Under the veil of darkness, pierce through illusion with sharp eyes, and tear through the sky with wings!"

"Xyz Summon! Descend!"

"Tier 5 - [Rapid Raptor - Valiant Wood Owl]!!"

"Snap—Sizzle!!"

The vortex exploded, and countless intricate mechanical parts rapidly reassembled in mid-air.

A massive mechanical forest owl with an astonishing wingspan, covered in deep blue superalloy armor, soared into the sky.

With each flap of its enormous metal wings, the roar of its engines was amplified, spewing out streams of blue particles.

Those electronic eyes, made of high-precision ruby ​​lenses, flashed a calm and sharp crimson light in the dimly lit containment chamber, locking onto the enemy below.

【Rapid Raptor - Valiant Wood Owl】【Rank 5】【Dark/Bird/Xyz/Effect】【ATK: 2000 / DEF: 2500】

"Target lost..."

As the raiding party knights became the supermassive material for the new monster, the target that [Lyrical Robin - Chorus Little Glass] had locked onto instantly disappeared.

The unguided blue sound wave could only explode helplessly in the air, turning into a harmless gust of wind that ruffled Tsukuyomi Rion's long hair.

"He actually... dodged it this way?"

Seeing that her last means of resistance had failed, Tsukuyomi Rion bit her lip, a hint of frustration flashing in her eyes.

"Was it ultimately a matter of being one step behind?"

But soon, she took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.

"No...we haven't lost yet! Calm down, Tsukuyomi Rion!"

She quickly reassured herself, "So what if he created the monster?"

"I activated the effect of [Lyrical Robin - Gathering Nightingales] the instant the turn began!"

"During this turn, the monsters on my field cannot be destroyed by battle or effects, and I will take 0 battle damage!"

"No matter how powerful the monster he summons, he cannot break through his absolute defense this turn!"

"As long as I can get through this round, I can continue to act in the next round!"

Thinking of this, Rion Tsukuyomi looked at the brave forest owl with an attack power of only 2000 points, and her tense nerves relaxed a little.

"And... it's just a Rank 5 Xyz Monster... what can you possibly do this turn?"

However, facing Tsukuyomi Rion's eyes, which remained firm despite her setback, Yu Yang's unfathomable smile grew even deeper.

What can be done?

You Yang chuckled softly, and surging lightning coiled around his hands:

"It can do far more than you think!"