The protagonist of the Yu-Gi-Oh! world might be the same person.

[Helios, the third son of the Sun: Attack power 5400 → 0]

"It's not over yet. I'll activate Earthman's effect again, sacrificing the Immortal on the field as a sacrifice, which will increase the Immortal's attack power."

Immortal Knight vanished from the field.

[Elemental Hero Earthman: Attack Power 2500 → 5700]

"Furthermore, since Immortal's effect returns all heroes to the deck, I can activate the effect of Fusion Gate again and summon the Shadow Maiden once more."

The Ghost Lady is summoned by Jaden once again. "By offering this monster, I will deal another 800 damage to you."

Daitoku-ji Temple: LP7500→6700

"This isn't over yet. I'll banish four monsters from my deck to Fusion Summon the second Eternal Warrior. Then I'll activate Eternal Warrior's effect again to return all the banished cards, including the Shadow Lady and the first Eternal Warrior, to my deck. Finally, I'll Tribute the second Eternal Warrior through Earth Warrior's effect."

"This, this is..."

"No, no way? Such a thing is possible!?"

The people here are all experts. If they still can't see through all that Jaden has done, then they're idiots.

'Infinite loop!?'''

The word simultaneously echoed in everyone's mind.

The famous "Eternal Cannon One-Hit Kill Combo" uses an infinite loop of [Fusion Gate], [Chain Material], and [Elemental Hero Immortal] to deal infinite damage. It is usually achieved by stacking cannons.

The Immortal Cannon currently used by Judai is a variant that utilizes the [Great Universe] effect of Daitokuji Temple.

Daitokuji couldn't help but exclaim, "Sparashi! Judai, you are a true genius of fusion. Fusion is your hidden power, proof of your first-class alchemy!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not an alchemist."

"Don't you understand yet? Fusion, which makes mediocre monsters stronger, and alchemy, which turns metal into gems, are the same thing. You, who use fusion, are dormant with your infinite talents as an alchemist!"

"Is that so...?" Judai scratched his head in disbelief.

Daitokuji continued with a look of satisfaction, "Judai, you have now surpassed your teacher and gone much further than him in the art of alchemy."

"Because you have achieved the ability to unleash limitless power through fusion, the Immortal is eternally immortal in the universe, just as its name suggests. This is the power I pursue, the ultimate goal of alchemy!"

"Ah, this..." Judai hadn't thought of all that. He had only chosen the combination based on the Immortal Cannon tactic, which was far from what Daitokuji had imagined.

Daitokuji seemed to have given up, and said to himself, "This duel was also a duel to determine the strongest alchemist for me, and now that the strongest alchemist has been born, I have nothing to regret."

"Come on, let's end this farce, Judai!"

"Ok."

Upon hearing this, the Tenth Prince no longer hesitated and repeated the operation he had just performed to clear Daitokuji's life points.

【大德寺：LP6700→5900→5100→......→1100→300→0】

......

With his health points reaching zero, Daitokuji collapsed helplessly to the ground.

"Junior...you passed the final exam beautifully."

Judai walked up to him and sighed, "Is that so..."

Daitoku-ji bowed his head as if leaving a final message, saying, "Alchemy's ability to turn all matter into gold is merely a superficial phenomenon. Its true meaning lies in transforming the human heart into something purer and nobler... Judai, I hope you can understand this truth, and then my purpose will be fulfilled..."

His voice grew weaker and weaker, and his body gradually cracked, but his expression returned to its former kindness. "Those who supported my research, in their pursuit of power, their hearts have darkened without me even realizing it... Judai, one day disaster will come to this island again. All I can do is find someone who can fight against that disaster, and that person is you..."

"Daitokuji-sensei, is this your purpose...?" Judai and the others felt somewhat heavy-hearted, having previously thought that Daitokuji had truly betrayed them.

Daitokuji struggled to pull something out of his robes—the dark artifact, the Jade Record!

"Jūdai, I'm begging you. Only you can stop this catastrophe... This 'Jade Record' belongs to you. If it's yours, you'll definitely be able to use the power of that card..."

The moment Judai received the Jade Record from Daitokuji, Daitokuji's body completely collapsed, turning into a pile of sand, leaving only his gray cloak.

Rustle...

Seeing this scene, everyone was speechless and could only sigh.

Chapter 105 The Mastermind Emerges, the Illusionary Demon Strikes

After defeating the last Seven Star, everyone returned the Seven Star Gate key to the principal's office.

Inside the room of the tenth generation.

"Is this the dark artifact left behind by Master Daitokuji, the 'Jade Record'...?"

Asuka curiously flipped through the old books that Judai had placed on the table.

"Yeah," Jaden replied casually, lying on the bed.

The girl nodded. "Master Daitokuji seemed to have said that this item contains the truth of the world. The things inside seem to be extraordinary. Could it contain the disaster he mentioned?"

Jaden turned to look at her and said, "No, I don't think so. It probably just contains some knowledge about alchemy... I'll find some time to study it and I'll know."

"Hmph, is that so..."

Asuka continued turning the pages of her book without looking up.

Suddenly, she seemed to have discovered something.

"Tenth generation!!"

Asuka's sudden shout startled Jaden, who sat bolt upright and asked, "W-what? What's wrong, Asuka?"

"Come and look at this!" She picked up a card from the book and showed it to Judai.

"What is this card...?"

Kamejuro leaned closer to look, his eyebrows slightly raised. "Hmm? [Philosopher's Stone - Sabashir]?"

He recognized the card. Its actual effect was: When you have Winged Kuriboh in your Graveyard, pay half your Life Points to search your Deck for a Spell Card with the Fusion ability; and when you have three Philosopher's Stones in your Graveyard, you can banish them to increase the ATK of one monster on the field by the ATK of the monster with the highest ATK on the field for one turn.

The effect is usable, but it's easy to get stuck in your hand because you need to have a Winged Kuriboh in your graveyard to use it.

Jaden subconsciously glanced at the card's effect bar and noticed that the effect seemed different from the actual card's effect. So he took the card from Asuka and examined it carefully.

As they read the text, Judai and Asuka's expressions gradually turned horrified, as if they had seen something terrifying.

"It's a lie, right!?"

"Hey! Are you serious about this ridiculous effect?!"

Looking at the effect above, the two exchanged a glance and gasped in surprise.

Asuka's voice trembled slightly, "Judai... this is probably the card Daitoku-ji prepared for you..."

Jaden stared blankly at the card: "Hmm, it should be. Compared to this card, the so-called Three Phantom Demons are nothing. Can they be as powerful as this card?"

Asuka nodded absentmindedly, deeply agreeing with this.

Just as the two were about to have an enthusiastic discussion, a sudden change occurred!

Rumble, rumble—! ! !

Suddenly, a deafening roar came from afar, causing the entire island to tremble and the dormitory building to seem about to collapse.

It looks like an earthquake!

After regaining their footing, Jaden and Asuka quickly left the dormitory and looked in the direction from which the loud noise had come.

Manjoume Lightning, from the same dormitory building, quickly came out to join them.

"Judai, Asuka! What happened?"

The two ignored him and instead gazed solemnly at the distant scenery.

Manjoume looked in the direction they were facing and exclaimed in astonishment, "Th-what is that...?"

That was a forest on the northern side of the island, and in that area, seven crooked obelisks rose from the ground. 3

The number 'seven' immediately brought a collective thought to their minds.

"Seven Star Gate!?"

This made everyone restless, and those who noticed the anomaly immediately rushed over.

......

A few minutes later, the group arrived at their destination, panting. The trees within the circular area surrounded by the seven obelisks had all disappeared.

At this moment, Principal Samejima, Professor Chronos, and several acquaintances were already standing on the side waiting.

"Jūdai-kun, Tenjōin-kun, you've finally arrived!"

Judai quickly stepped forward and asked, "What happened, Principal?"

The bald headmaster shook his head: "I don't know either. Not long after all the Seven Star Gate keys were retrieved, they all mysteriously flew away, and then the Seven Star Gate suddenly opened! There is no record of this situation in the ruins and ancient books preserved by the academy!"

"What about the three Phantom Demon Cards?"

Marufuji Ryo stepped forward and said, "See that robot, Judai? The Three Phantom Demon Cards fell into its hands before we arrived here."

Upon hearing this, Judai looked over and indeed found a machine there. The base of the machine was equipped with spider-like mechanical legs, while the upper part was a columnar nutrient tank made of transparent material. The tank was filled with a blue liquid, and an old human figure could be vaguely seen immersed in it, with a large number of pipes and cables connected to his body.

"what is that!?"

The crowd gasped in astonishment.

At that moment, a deep, aged voice came from the robot: "Principal Samejima, have you forgotten my voice?"

Principal Samejima was stunned for a moment upon hearing the voice, then exclaimed in realization, "You're Chairman Kagemaru!?"

"What, Kagemaru!? Isn't that one of the founders of the school~ Nao-nai?"

Everyone was puzzled; why would someone like this suddenly appear at this time?

Faced with everyone's doubts, Kagemaru excitedly said, "The time is ripe. Now we will carry out the ritual to revive the Three Phantom Demons here."

Upon hearing this, Principal Samejima's face turned pale instantly, and he said incredulously, "You want to resurrect the Three Phantom Demons? Could it be that you are the real mastermind behind the Seven Stars Organization?"

"Hehehe~, you didn't expect that, did you? I entrusted the Seven Star Gate key to you, and I also prepared the members of the Seven Star Organization, all for the purpose of having the seven best students in the academy duel with the Seven Stars. The Seven Star Gate key is just a tool to collect the fighting spirit of these duelists!"

"So several years ago, in order to obtain the power that is said to hold eternal life and the ability to dominate the world, I found the legendary Three Phantom Demon Cards."

"However, to revive the power of the Three Phantom Demons Cards, the fighting spirit of duelists is needed as a medium. Therefore, I invested in establishing this school to cultivate duelists suitable for reviving the Three Phantom Demons!"

Everyone was furious after hearing what Kagemaru said.

"So that's how it is. We've all been used by you, you old geezer!?"

Undoubtedly, Kagemaru caused immense harm to many people in order to achieve his own selfish desires.

So everyone stood up indignantly and rushed to challenge Kagemaru, but Kagemaru did not accept.

Inside the nutrient tank, Kagemaru's eyes widened as he stared intently at Judai: "No, my opponent is you, Yuki Judai!"

Chapter 106: The First Phantom, Uriah

Hearing Kagemaru name him, Jaden frowned in confusion: "Me?"

"Yes, it's pointless for you if you're not the strongest elf. You can refuse my challenge, but when I leave, this entire island will sink, and you will all perish here!"

As soon as Kagemaru finished speaking, he controlled the robot to extend two mechanical arms, with a duel disk attached to the left mechanical arm. At the same time, the surrounding obelisks released electric current to protect the area.

"There's no need to threaten me with such despicable means. I never intended to refuse your challenge in the first place. You want to use me as a medium, and I'm just looking forward to settling accounts with you properly."

Jaden also put on his Duel Disk and scrutinized his opponent with a sharp gaze.

Manjoume Lightning clicked his tongue inwardly, looking displeased: "Hmph, how annoying. It's none of my business. In that case, I'll give it to you, Judai."

"no problem!"

After getting ready, Judai jumped into the shallow pit below.

"Come, let the dark duel begin."

"Hmph, I'm ready anytime!"

The two sides took their stances and began their duel.

"Duel!!"

[Yujo Judai: LP4000]

【Kagemaru: LP4000】