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[Kagemaru's hand cards: 2 → 3]

"It's not over yet. I'll discard another trap card to revive Uria in the graveyard again."

Boom—! Nine

Amidst the towering pillar of fire, the Divine Flame Emperor's dragon body reappeared for the second time, its overwhelming demonic power even more terrifying than before.

【Divine Flame Emperor Uria: Attack Power 5000】ba

【Kagemaru's hand: 3→2】2

Ten Thousand Eyes Lightning: "This is bad! That guy discarded two Trap Cards to the Graveyard in a row, causing the Phantom's attack power to reach a terrifying level."

At this moment, Kagemaru didn't waste any time and directly ordered, "Take the power of the Phantom Demon, Judai!"

"Super Flame Wave!!" Three

Under its command, the Divine Flame Emperor opened its mouth once more, unleashing a scorching flame that hurtled towards the Earth Core Warrior.

At this critical moment, Jaden immediately waved his arm and shouted, "Don't even think about succeeding! Core Warrior's special effects activated!"

Once per turn, when this card becomes an attack target: This effect can be activated. This card's ATK is doubled until the end of that Damage Step.

[Elemental Heroes: Core Warrior - Attack Power 2700 → 5400]

"Attack power has actually increased to 5400 points...!?"

Before Shadowmaru could react, Core Warrior's chest core unleashed a thick beam of light, repelling Uriah's attack.

boom--! !

The violent explosion instantly engulfed the dragon.

"Um......"

[Kagemaru: LP3400→3000]

Jaden's expression remained grave. "After this battle, Earth Core Man's attack power will return to normal."

[Elemental Heroes: Core Warrior - Attack Power 5400 → 2700]

Misawa Daichi frowned and analyzed, "Judai seems to have the advantage, but Uria is immortal. As long as Kagemaru has trap cards in his hand, he can keep regenerating, and the attack power of the Phantom Demon will be further enhanced."

"Hmph, Uria is immortal. I'll sacrifice another trap card to revive Uria in the graveyard."

As Kagemaru placed another Trap Card into the Graveyard, Divine Flame Emperor awoke from the Graveyard for the third time, unleashing an even more terrifying power.

【Divine Flame Emperor Uria: Attack Power 6000】

[Kagemaru's hand cards: 2 → 1]

Chapter 108 Paradise Lost

"Attack power of 6000 points... No wonder it's a monster comparable to the God Cards..." Jaden felt the pressure increase sharply. Even if Earth Core Warrior's attack power doubled, it still wouldn't be able to defeat God Flame Emperor.

He wiped the sweat from his face and then immediately grabbed a card from the deck.

"It's my turn, draw the card!"

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 2 → 3]

After confirming the card he had drawn, Jaden drew another card from his hand and placed it on the Duel Disk: "I summon [Support Dog] in Defense Position."

Om-! !

A flash of golden light appeared, and a mechanical dog was projected.

Support Dog: Defense 1200

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 3 → 2]

He then revealed a spell card: "Then I activate the spell card [Hero Mask], and send [Elemental HERO Bubbleman] from my deck to the graveyard. Earth Core Man's card name becomes Bubbleman for this turn."

After finishing, he inserted another card into the Duel Disk and said, "Equip Spell [Bubble Launcher] activated. Equip this card to Bubble Man, increasing his ATK by 800."

A cannon capable of firing water bubbles appeared and was grasped by the giant.

[Elemental Heroes: Core Warrior - Attack Power 2700 → 3500]

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 2 → 0]

Kagemaru calmly said, "It's useless. The card name changed by [Hero Mask] can only last for one turn. When the turn ends, the Equip Spell [Bubble Launcher] will be sent to the Graveyard because the equip target is incorrect, and Earth Core Man's attack power will return to normal."

Judai chuckled and replied, "Heh~, of course I understand, so let the [Bubble Launcher] work this turn."

"What did you say?"

While Kagemaru was stunned, Jaden immediately waved his hand and shouted, "Skyscraper effect, Earth Core Warrior's attack power increases by 1000 points!"

[Elemental Heroes: Core Warrior - Attack Power 3500 → 4500]

"Go! Bubble Shot!"

At Judai's command, Earth Core Warrior immediately raised his water cannon, aimed it at God Flame Emperor, and pulled the trigger, unleashing a thick jet of water.

"Giving up? That kind of attack won't work. Fight it head-on, Uria!"

Upon receiving Kagemaru's command, Uria opened its mouth again and spewed a mouthful of demonic flame at the water column.

boom!

When water and fire meet, a violent evaporation reaction occurs, producing a large amount of water vapor.

In Kagemaru's opinion, Uria, with her higher attack power, would undoubtedly turn the tables and kill Earth Core Man.

However, at that moment, the water column pushed the flames back and landed on the Divine Flame Emperor, engulfing him in an instant.

boom--! ! !

In an instant, the demonic dragon was reduced to ashes.

Upon witnessing this scene, Kagemaru's deep voice held a hint of astonishment, "What?! Why was Uria...!?"

At this point, Jaden explained, "Earth Core Knight's other ability is that at the end of the Battle Phase when this card has fought, you can choose to destroy one monster on the field."

"But shouldn't the damage calculation be applicable?"

In response to Kagemaru's question, Jaden continued, "The effect of [Bubble Launcher] is that when the equipped monster is destroyed by battle, this card replaces the destruction and reduces the damage I take to zero."

Right after he finished speaking, the bubble launcher exploded into pieces with a bang.

[Elemental Heroes: Core Warrior - Attack Power 4500 → 2700]

Upon hearing Judai's explanation, everyone exclaimed in admiration.

"Oh~!"

"What a beautiful combination!"

Kagemaru snorted coldly: "But it's no use no matter how many times Uria is defeated!"

"My turn!"

[Kagemaru's hand cards: 1 → 2]

The old man manipulated the mechanical arm to draw a card, and after confirming the card, he played it without hesitation: "Activate the spell card [Pot of Greed], draw two cards from the deck."

[Kagemaru's hand cards: 2 → 3]

"Then, place a Trap Card from your hand into the Graveyard..."

"Awaken, Uriah!"

As soon as he finished speaking, flames erupted once more on the field, and a crimson dragon appeared with a roar.

【Divine Flame Emperor Uria: Attack Power 7000】

[Kagemaru's hand cards: 3 → 2]

"It's not over yet. I'll activate the area spell [Paradise Lost] again!"

As the new location was activated, the surrounding urban landscape instantly dissolved, transforming into a dark wasteland.

"As long as this Field Spell and Illusion Spell are on the field, I can draw two cards from my deck once per turn."

[Kagemaru's hand cards: 2 → 3]

"And as long as [Paradise Lost] exists on the field, Phantoms cannot be targeted by the opponent's effects and will not be destroyed by the opponent's effects."

"So the only way to defeat the Phantom Demon is through battle...?" Judai gritted his teeth upon hearing this; Kagemaru's difficulty had far exceeded his expectations.

"Go! [Divine Flame Emperor Uria], attack the Nova Lord, Super Flame Wave!"

As Shadowmaru gave the command, Uriah's dragon mouth spewed out another thick stream of demonic flame.

Upon seeing this, Jaden immediately shouted, "At this moment, activate Earth Core Knight's special effect again! This card's attack power will be doubled for this battle!"

[Elemental Heroes: Core Warrior - Attack Power 2700 → 5400]

"It's no use. Uria is still stronger in terms of attack power. Let's burn it to ashes!"

The next second, flames instantly engulfed the Earth Core Warrior.

boom--! !

"Ughh ...

Judai immediately felt an indescribable burning sensation.

[Yujo Jaden: LP4000→2400]

"Judai!!" Asuka called out to him anxiously.

When the flames subsided, Earth Core Warrior's figure had long since disappeared, and Jaden stood steadily in place.

Jaden wiped the cold sweat from his brow and sighed, "As expected of one of the Three Phantom Demons, that really hurt... But my hero isn't so easily defeated..."

He immediately waved his hand and shouted, "Core Man's final ability activated!"

When this card is destroyed by battle or card effect, you can target 1 Level 8 or lower Elemental HERO Fusion Monster in your Graveyard; Special Summon that monster regardless of its Summoning conditions.

"Rise, [Elemental Heroes Nova Lord]!"

A flame suddenly rose on the field, and a figure gradually solidified within the flame. The crimson lord reappeared before him.

[Elemental Heroes Nova Master: Attack Power 2600]

Inside the nutrient tank, Kagemaru squinted and said, "Hmph, quite tenacious..."

"But with this weak monster, it's impossible for it to defeat Uria!"

"I'll end this round here."

Chapter 109 The Second Phantom Demon

After several resurrections, the attack power of the Divine Flame Emperor has increased to an extremely terrifying level. Coupled with its strong resistance, Jaden must find a way to significantly reduce its power if he wants to turn the tide.

Whew!

"My turn, draw a card!"

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 0 → 1]

Jaden glanced at his hand, his eyes widening instantly. 'I got it!'

"Sorry, Kagemaru, your smugness ends here!"

"Huh?"

Jaden immediately threw out that magic card, "Activate [Soul Liberation] from your hand, banish up to five cards from both players' graveyards combined, and banish five Trap Cards from your graveyard."

[Yuki Jaden's hand cards: 1 → 0]

"What!?"

Five Trap Cards popped out of Kagemaru's Duel Disk Graveyard.

"Excellent! Uriah's attack power is determined by the number of Trap Cards in the Graveyard!"

"Uria's attack power is 7000 points, if we remove five cards..."

"The attack power has now reached 2000 points~ Oh my god!"

"Moreover, all of Kagemaru's efforts so far have been wasted."