Yu-Gi-Oh! Heroes

"Then, let's begin the ceremony!"

The high priest said this, raised the duel disk in his hand, and then cast a sharp gaze in the direction of Youxing.

"...deul (duel)!" Seeing the high priest's actions, Youxing also raised the duel disk in his hand.

(High Priest LP: 4000)

(Youxing LP: 4000)

"Young man, since you took the initiative to ask for it, then I will be the first to attack in this sacred duel trial!"

After saying this, the High Priest drew a card from the top of the deck: "My turn, draw a card!"

"up to you……"

It is known to the whole world that hero decks have an innate advantage in attacking last. If they attack first, they will not be able to produce a depressing ending.

For a pure hero deck, the power lies entirely in a one-time burst, also known as "explosion".

In extreme cases, you can even ignore the subsequent endurance and use multiple deployments to take down the opponent in one round.

Only these foolish ancient people would do such idiotic things.

This is what information asymmetry is like. This time, we suffered a cultural loss.

"I don't believe it. What else can you give me..."

"I discard [Gravekeeper Commander] from my hand, activate its effect, and add a [Royal Valley of Eternal Sleep] from my deck to my hand!"

“…Nani???”

Just when Youxing was thinking about his next move, the high priest on the opposite side suddenly gave him a surprise and took out a Mother Valley from the deck!

The exclusive Field Magic Card of the Gravekeeper Deck, the full name of this card is [Valley of the King's Eternal Sleep - Canyon of the Dead -], and is affectionately called "Valley of the Mother's Eternal Sleep" by duelists.

For the decks that need graveyard resources in the current environment, this can cause a devastating blow...

Combined with [Cosmos] and [Surfing Prosecutor], it can make the opponent scream! Then choose to win quickly (surrender), which is a frequent visitor to the newspaper deck and can bring a heartfelt roar to the opponent...

However, unlike [Masked Hero Dark Claw] which directly blocks the opponent's graveyard, the effect of [Royal Valley of Eternal Sleep] works on both sides of the duel at the same time.

In other words, if the High Priest chooses to activate this card, not only will Yusei's graveyard become a decoration, but his own graveyard will not escape the same fate.

"I summon [Gravekeeper Sorcerer] (Mage-Type/Dark/3*/ATK 800/DEF 800) in Attack Position and activate its effect. When this card is Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned, inflict 500 damage to your opponent!"

Without rushing to activate the Field Magic Card he had just obtained, the High Priest instead slapped his other card on the golden duel disk.

After that, a man wearing the standard black robe of the grave-keeping clan, holding a long-handled magic flute, with multiple pigtails on his head, as if he was a humanoid monster from Mexico, appeared in front of him with a sinister smile on his face as the high priest called out.

"Instead of directly launching the field magic, you chose the general move? Are you planning to deploy it first?"

Seeing that the High Priest did not activate Mother Valley right away, but instead Normal Summoned a monster in his hand, Yusei couldn't help but start thinking about his tactics.

It seems that he has his own plans...

If it was just a simple case of the mother's valley, then Youxing would still be able to deal with it, but if it was not simple, then it would be a bit troublesome...

If I remember correctly, the Gravekeeper deck does have a pretty disgusting combination...

"Take that, young man... the spell of weakening from the sorcerer!"

Raising his arm towards Yusei, the high priest activated the monster effect of [Gravekeeper's Sorcerer], inflicting 500 points of effect damage to Yusei.

"500 points of damage?... no big deal." Holding the duel disk upright in front of him, Youxing prepared to take the 500 points of damage with a relaxed look on his face.

however……

"Gu! What's going on? It's only 500 points of damage, why... is there such intense pain?"

As the sorcerer blew the flute in his hand, an extremely painful pain that made Yusei's brain feel as if it was about to split was suddenly and clearly reflected in his body.

Because Youxing's health points were reduced, the sarcophagus under his feet began to close automatically.

Yusei: “?!”

"Young man, your health points are linked to the lives of your companions."

As if he understood Youxing's confusion, the high priest began to slowly explain the current situation: "In this duel, both sides will suffer real battle damage... and the moment your health points reach zero, your companions will also become sacrifices of the royal family with you and be sunk into this dark abyss."

"Isn't this... a dark duel with your life at stake?"

Causes real damage to the duelists, plus extremely severe penalties for the loser.

This so-called trial ceremony was not fundamentally different from the dark duel that Yusei had experienced before in the basement space of the old school building.

The final outcome for the loser will be a situation from which there is no return.

Of course, if the High Priest was defeated, he would not lose his life, but would give Youxing and the others the freedom they had agreed upon.

330 Use Cyclone on the Underworld People!

"…That's why I said before, this is a sacred duel trial ceremony, a trial specifically for outsiders like you!"

Touching his beard, the high priest showed a look of reminiscence on his face: "In the past, there have been many young people like you who have strong self-confidence and challenged me, but... after they experienced real harm... without exception, they were all affected to varying degrees."

"Some of those with a bad mentality collapsed during the duel and fell into the abyss below, becoming food for those monsters... Oh no! It should be said that they were sacrifices..."

Youxing: “…”

Clearing his throat, the high priest looked in Yusei's direction again: "What do you mean? After hearing these words, are you going to give up? At least... I can give you an easy, less painful way to end it."

"No! Please continue with the trial."

The pain brought by the curse gradually subsided, and Yousei returned to normal. He raised his head and looked towards the high priest with a determined expression on his face.

If you give up now, you will die.

Although there will be real pain in the duel, this pain is not unbearable.

After realizing that he had to win this duel and try his best not to get hurt, Youxing now put away his hope and began to take this so-called trial seriously.

Not only do you have to win, but you also have to ensure that you don't get hurt, so as not to affect your mentality in the duel!

"Really? In that case, I'll continue..."

Understanding Yusei's determination, the High Priest nodded and took out the magic card in his hand: "I activate the magic card [Fusion] from my hand, and send the [Gravekeeper Sorcerer] on the field and the [Gravekeeper Prayer] in my hand (Magician/Dark/6 Star/Attack 1500/Defense 1500) as fusion materials to the graveyard for a fusion summon!"

Yusei: "...Fusion Summon?"

"O sorcerer who plays the soul-stealing music! O prayer master who leads the sacred ritual in the royal tomb! In the light of the fusion summon, become one!"

With his hands crossed in front of his chest, the high priest devoutly called out the name of his trump card monster: "Fusion Summon! Come out - [Gravekeeper's Psychic]!"

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【Gravekeeper’s Superpower】

(Mage/Dark/7*/ATK 2000/DEF 2000)

Fusion/Effect: 2 "Gravekeeper" monsters

The ③ effect of this card name can only be used once per turn.

①: This card's ATK and DEF increase by the total original Level of the monsters used as Fusion Materials of this card x 100.

②: As long as there is "The Valley of the King's Eternal Sleep" on the field, this card and cards in your field zone cannot be destroyed by effects.

③: You can only activate this card during your Main Phase. During the End Phase of this turn, add 1 "Gravekeeper" monster or 1 "Royal Valley of Long Sleep" card from your deck to your hand.

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The white-haired [Gravekeeper Heretic] evolved under the light of fusion, upgrading from the original 4 stars to 7 stars, turning into a brand new existence.

Blue flames ignited around his body, and the long robe that reached his legs turned into a short robe. The long staff in his hand was also given a new look.

Facing the direction of Youxing, the psychic who was the fusion of two [Grave Guardian] monsters calmly raised the glowing long staff in his hand.

The pressure from a high-star monster enveloped Youxing's body as he moved.

"The first effect of [Gravekeeper's Psychic] is activated. This card's ATK and DEF increase by the total of the original levels of the monsters used as materials x 100! [Gravekeeper's Sorcerer] is 3*, and [Gravekeeper's Prayer] is 6*, so [Gravekeeper's Psychic]'s ATK and DEF will both increase by 900 points!"

([Gravekeeper's Psychic] Attack 2900/Defense 2900)

"A monster with 2900 attack power...?"

Looking at the changes in the [Gravekeeper's Psychic], Youxing couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

The attack power of today's psychics is only slightly lower than that of the legendary dragon - [Blue-Eyes White Dragon], like a candle in the wind, but their defensive power has exceeded her by 400 points!

Kisara was very happy to be regarded as a combat unit again!

"Next, it's this card!"

"Young man! Feel deeply sorry for entering the royal mausoleum without permission!"

With a twisted mouth, the high priest immediately placed the field magic card in his hand into the special area on the side of the duel disk: "Field magic - [Valley of the King's Long Sleep - Canyon of the Dead -] activated!"

With the activation of Mother Valley, the platform where the high priest and Youxing were originally located was suddenly replaced by two towering stone pillars.

The mountains rise from the ground, forming a narrow canyon that blocks out the sunlight.

The sarcophagus under his feet was also shrouded in the mist that followed, making it impossible to see the specific situation of the people at the moment.

"……This is?"

Feeling the changes in the surrounding scenery, Youxing couldn't help but begin to observe the ground under his feet.

Unlike the virtual images generated by the Duel Disk that he had seen in the Duel Academy in the past, the magic cards activated by the High Priest at this moment brought about real changes in the scene.

In an instant, they were pulled from the top of the pyramid to the cemetery where the Wang family was sleeping.

Here, all the dead will fall into eternal sleep, and no one can disturb their sleep.

"The effect of [Royal Valley of Eternal Sleep] is a permanent effect and will not enter a chain effect."

"As long as this card exists in the field zone, both players cannot banish cards from the Graveyard, and any effects on cards in the Graveyard are negated and do not apply."

"Also, the attack and defense of all Gravekeeper monsters on the field will be increased by 500 points."

As the surrounding scenery was replaced by the Royal Family Valley under the setting sun, that is, the Royal Family Mausoleum, the attributes of the [Gravekeeper's Psychic] were once again strengthened.

([Gravekeeper's Psychic] Attack 2900/Defense 2900 → Attack 3400/Defense 3400)

This time, only at this moment, he surpassed the legend!

"The second effect of [Gravekeeper's Psychic] can ensure that the magic of the place and the place itself will not be destroyed by the effect..."

"Then, I activate the third effect of [Gravekeeper Psychic], and at the end of this turn, I add 1 "Gravekeeper" monster or 1 "Royal Valley of Eternal Sleep" card from my deck to my hand."

"Hey? Not finished yet? This uncle is really good at making things happen!"

At the bottom of the canyon, under the attack of Winged Kuriko's small fists, Yuki Judai finally woke up from his coma and watched the entire operation of the high priest.

Seeing that he didn't seem to be planning to end his turn, Yuki Judai couldn't help but make a complaining sound.

"...Yuxing, come on!" Part of the sarcophagus has been covered, and with the obstruction of fog and clouds, Asuka can no longer see Yuxing's condition clearly from her perspective.

At this moment, she could only pray for Youxing in her heart, hoping that he could win in the end.

This young man who constantly surprises himself can always create all kinds of miracles...

Asuka recalled the scene of her first meeting with Yusei in her mind, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.

Although they are now facing a life-and-death crisis, for some reason, after seeing Yusei fighting for them, Asuka feels an inexplicable emotion in her heart.

Or maybe, this feeling that cannot be expressed in words is exactly why she likes Yusei...

"Yusei... In this dark duel, I can see all the power that is dormant in you..." Daitokuji Sensei, who was holding the Pharaoh and was bound with bandages, looked deeply in the direction of Yusei outside the sarcophagus.

Suddenly, a sentence that seemed to have a profound meaning came out of his mouth.

“Hehehe! Young man…are you ready? Now the battle will officially begin!” After activating the field magic card, the high priest took out another card and slapped it on the duel disk: “Activate the magic card [Royal Sacrifice]!”

"…Shit!" Yusei cursed when he saw the magic card activated by the high priest.

No wonder he chose to deploy first, summon his trump card monster, and then activate the Mother Valley...

So, that was the idea!

"This card, [Royal Sacrifice], can only be activated when [Royal Long Sleep Valley] is on the field. According to the effect of this card, both players must send the monsters in their hands to the Graveyard."

The high priest said this, but his hands did not move at all.

"I have one card left in my hand, and that card is not a monster card." Shaking the last card in his hand, the high priest smiled at Youxing.