"Is that so? Survive first, then talk!"
Tyrannosaurus Rex indeed paid no heed to You Chen's words.
"I activate the effect of Lost World."
"Once per turn, if a Normal Monster on the field would be destroyed by battle or card effect, I can destroy that many Dinosaur-Type monsters from my hand or Deck instead."
"So, I can choose two Dinosaur-Type monsters from my Deck as substitutes!"
"I choose two Babycerasaurus!"
Two Babycerasaurus were immediately destroyed from the Deck and sent to the Graveyard.
Even in the Deck, they ultimately could not escape the fate of destruction.
In a sense, Babycerasaurus were far more miserable than Glow-Up Bulb.
Just as the Babycerasaurus entered the Graveyard, they transformed into white wraiths, rose from the Graveyard, and passed straight through Tyrannosaurus Rex!
As though they were taking revenge on Tyrannosaurus Rex.
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600 LP!
In an instant, due to the effect of Lure of the Dead, Tyrannosaurus Rex's Life Points fell to 2400 LP.
"Life Points only differ between having them and not having them!"
"These little burn tactics are nothing!"
"I activate Babycerasaurus's effect and Special Summon Frost Brachiosaurus and King Rex from my Deck!!"
In an instant, two more rays of light bloomed in Tyrannosaurus Rex's Monster Zone.
The first to appear was a long-necked colossal dragon covered in ice crystals. Layers of ice crystals piled across its body, its back rose like an iceberg, and cold air radiated from its entire form.
Frost Brachiosaurus WATER Attribute / 6 Stars / Dinosaur-Type ATK: 2600 / DEF: 1700
On the other side, another King Rex emerged.
"Also, due to Lost World's effect, I can Special Summon two Jurraegg Tokens onto your field!"
At this moment, You Chen's Monster Zone was completely filled.
To many people, this field was already sinister enough to make them suffocate.
"You must be wondering how I plan to attack, right?"
"You don't think that having those eggs on your field means I can't attack, and that it's my weakness, do you?"
Tyrannosaurus Rex revealed a smile.
You Chen: "..."
In truth, he was not curious at all.
He had seen these sorts of tactics countless times already.
And if it really was the tactic he had in mind, then it was exactly what he wanted.
Still, in order to play along with Tyrannosaurus Rex, You Chen replied, "I'm indeed very curious. Please, begin your performance."
Tyrannosaurus Rex abruptly raised his hand. His eyes turned sharp in an instant as he roared, "I activate the Magic Card Card Reverser from my hand!!"
"Send 1 card from your hand to the Graveyard to activate it. Change the battle positions of all monsters on your opponent's field."
"Everything is proceeding according to my plan, and this card will be what brings about your defeat."
The appearance of this card immediately caused everyone present to change expression.
Mi Shuo swiftly explained, "This is bad. Once the cards are reversed, all the monsters on You Chen's field will be flipped face-up."
"The four eggs have 0 ATK. They'll become sitting ducks!"
"Although the two monsters Special Summoned by Babycerasaurus cannot attack this turn, King Rex alone has enough ATK to finish You Chen off."
"Not to mention, it can attack twice in one turn!"
"Unless he has a Set Card that can produce a miraculous effect!"
Tyrannosaurus Rex's offensive setup was undoubtedly an excellent, textbook-level combo. Its power and pressure were simply suffocating.
Many students tried putting themselves in his place and felt that they might have already surrendered by now.
Yet even in such a situation, You Chen remained exceptionally calm, as though nothing could affect his emotions.
Or rather, nothing here was enough to affect him.
In fact, when many people looked at him, they wondered whether it was an illusion—You Chen actually seemed to want to laugh?
Duoduo, who was commentating, suddenly said, "I don't know if I should say this, but just now, I think I saw You Chen wanting to laugh."
Mi Shuo said, "Huh? Really? Wasn't that a bitter smile?"
As they discussed it.
All the monsters on You Chen's field changed to Attack Position, including the monster that had been Set all this time.
The moment it was flipped open, it was Needle Worm!
A worm with a horn on its head.
Needle Worm EARTH Attribute / Level 2 / Insect-Type / Flip ATK: 750 / DEF: 600
"Just as I guessed, while those eggs on the field hindered me, they would also become an obstacle to your attack. Therefore, you were bound to have a card that changed battle positions."
"And my Needle Worm has been waiting for a long time."
"Thank you. I activate Needle Worm's effect. When this card is flipped, send the top 5 cards of your opponent's Deck to the Graveyard."
"I'll help you fill your Graveyard. Your pace is still a little slow."
You Chen said with a light laugh.
Only then did Tyrannosaurus Rex realize that Card Reverser had actually helped You Chen instead? And You Chen had even predicted it beforehand?
No wonder he had been smiling.
How was that possible? Could someone really think that far ahead?
Tyrannosaurus Rex did not believe it—or rather, he did not dare believe it.
Five cards were sent from the top of the Deck to the Graveyard at once.
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1500 LP!
Another wave of Life Point loss!
"Ah!!" Tyrannosaurus Rex gritted his molars and could not help crying out.
His Life Points were down to 900 LP.
Only at this moment did he realize that You Chen, whom he had looked down upon just moments ago, had already reduced his Life Points to 900 LP.
"I wanted them destroyed, not sent to the Graveyard!"
"And there are so many cards that change battle positions. How did you know I was using Card Reverser?"
Tyrannosaurus Rex's blood pressure was rising.
Emotion Value +350!!
After all, how had he ended up with only 900 LP left?
Having so little Life Points left was bad enough, but his opponent had even claimed to be helping him fill his Graveyard.
He did not need to fill his Graveyard at all!
"But it doesn't matter! This attack will guarantee your defeat!"
"Enter the Battle Phase!!"
"Your little tricks still won't be enough to win!"
Tyrannosaurus Rex was already enraged. He stretched out a hand and pointed forward.
You Chen seemed to have realized something. Maintaining his faint smile, he said, "Is that really so? I activate my Set Card, Messenger of Peace!"
"This turn, my monsters cannot be destroyed by battle, and all battle damage I take becomes 0."
"Sorry, but this turn, you cannot destroy my monsters, nor can you deal me battle damage."
"And in response to what you just said."
"It didn't necessarily have to be Card Reverser."
"But if it were a Set Flip card, it could easily be destroyed by a targeted effect, which would not benefit your one-turn kill. Therefore, a Magic Card would be your first choice."
"And Card Reverser would be the best choice."
"Besides, even if you did not use that card, it would not matter to me. You still would not be able to break through my defense."
You Chen lifted his deep eyes and explained calmly.
Once he said all that, everyone present realized that You Chen was not simple at all.
In fact, he saw many things more carefully than anyone else.
It was merely his appearance of being wise yet seemingly foolish that caused others to underestimate him.
Seeing this, Xiao Shan's eyes glinted.
Tyrannosaurus Rex also raised an eyebrow. At last, he took You Chen seriously.
"I underestimated you!"
"But it's useless!"
"I activate my Set Card! The Counter Trap Card Trap Jammer!!"
"It can only be activated during the Battle Phase. Negate the activation of your opponent's Trap Card and destroy it."
The situation reversed once more!
Tyrannosaurus Rex revealed a sinister smile, determined to finish You Chen this turn!
No one had expected this duel to have so many reversals.
"King Rex, attack the Jurraegg Token!! Hahaha!! Perish!"
Tyrannosaurus Rex could no longer contain his laughter as King Rex charged forward!
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