Chapter 225

Another card immediately appeared at his feet.

Seeing that Judai's attempt to kill her had failed, Asuka couldn't help but lament, "What a pity. If he hadn't activated the [Shabti Charm] effect, that attack would have decided the outcome."

Judai shrugged. "It's a shame, but it would be a bit boring to end the battle so easily."

"My battle is over, then I'll overwrite another card..."

With that, he inserted his last card into the Duel Disk.

[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 1 → 0]

"It's not over yet, Storm Warrior's special effect activated!"

Send 1 card other than this card from your field to the Graveyard, then target 1 monster you control. While this card is face-up on the field, the targeted monster cannot be destroyed by battle.

"By sacrificing this face-down card on the field as the cost, Stormbreaker will not be destroyed in battle."

"What?!"

Asuka exclaimed, "Wow, that's amazing! Stormbreaker can't be targeted by enemy effects, it's not affected by battles or effects, and it has piercing power while also boasting an attack power of 5600 points!"

It combines high attack and high defense, making it extremely powerful on the field.

Furthermore, Storm's invulnerability to combat will continue to work once activated, making it much stronger than the original game's effect.

"That concludes my turn."

At the same time, Judai took a card from the grave.

"And during my final phase, the effect of the Field Spell [Fusion Recycling Plant] activates."

During your or your opponent's End Phase, you can target 1 Polymerization Material used for a Fusion Summon this turn in your Graveyard; add that monster to your hand.

"I've retrieved the Bubbleman from the cemetery."

[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 0→1]

"Young man, the power of Stormbreaker gives you a huge advantage, but such a combination is not entirely solid."

"My turn!"

[Gravekeeper Chief's Hand: 4 → 5]

"Is it swollen?"

Judai was well aware of this, as his backcourt was completely unprotected.

"Just you wait and see..."

The Gravekeeper Chief then commanded, "Flip Summon, [Gravekeeper's Spy]!"

As the card flipped, a burst of golden light instantly emanated from the image, projecting a scout dressed in all black.

[Gravekeeper's Spy: Attack Power 1200]

"Due to this monster's Flip effect, Special Summon one Gravekeeper monster with 1500 or less ATK from your Deck."

"Appear, [the Gravekeeper's Descendant]!"

Buzz--!!

Another flash of light appeared, and a blond gravedigger holding a serpent staff appeared on the field.

[Gravekeeper's Descendant: Attack Power 1500]

Immediately afterwards, the Gravekeeper Chief shouted, "[The Gravekeeper's Descendant]'s special ability activated!"

You can activate this effect by Tributing 1 face-up [Gravekeeper] monster you control other than this card; then destroy 1 card your opponent controls.

"I sacrifice the [Gravekeeper's Spy] on the field to destroy the [Favorite Hero]."

Bang bang--!!

The scout and equipment card exploded instantly.

"Because the [Favorite Hero] effect has been removed, Storm's attack power has returned to normal."

[Elemental HERO Storm Neos: Attack Power 5600 → 2800]

He then revealed another card from his hand, saying, "When this card is summoned, you can use only one [Gravekeeper] monster as a tribute."

"I offer the [Gravekeeper's Descendant] on the field as a sacrifice to summon the [Gravekeeper's High Priest] through Attack Position."

The Gravekeeper's Descendant disappeared in a flash of light, and then a high priest dressed as Anubis appeared before everyone, sitting on an ancient stone chair.

[Gravekeeper's High Priest: Attack Power 2000]

[Gravekeeper Chief's Hand: 5 → 4]

"[The Gravekeeper's High Priest]'s special effect is: when there is a [Graveyard Guardian] monster in your Graveyard, this card gains 200 ATK for each one in your Graveyard."

"There are three in my graveyard, therefore my total attack power has increased by 600 points."

[Gravekeeper's High Priest: Attack Power 2000 → 2600]

Looking at the monster, Judai frowned. "Attack power 2600 points... In terms of attack power, Stormman is still higher. You can't just leave the monster here with its Attack Position like this, so you must have other ways to improve it."

"Of course it's not over yet!"

The Gravekeeper Chief immediately revealed a Spell Card: "Foolish fellow, you'll regret coming to the royal family's sacred ground! Field Spell [King's Valley of Slumber] activated!"

[Gravekeeper Chief's Hand: 4 → 3]

As he inserts the card he draws this turn into the playing area, the surrounding scenery rapidly changes, and a dark canyon rises from the ground.

"Due to the effect of [King's Valley of Slumber], the ATK and DEF of all [Gravekeeper] monsters on the field increase by 500 points each."

[Gravekeeper's High Priest: Attack 2600 → 3100, Defense 1800 → 2300]

Chapter Fifty-Seven: I Summon Myself

"Because a new Field Spell has been activated, according to the rules, the Field Spell [Fusion Recycling Plant] is sent to the graveyard."

After saying that, Judai casually tossed the card into the graveyard.

Then the Gravekeeper Chief waved his hand and gave the order, "Battle begins! [Gravekeeper's High Priest] attack [Elemental HERO Storm Neos]!"

The high priest, seated on the stone chair, immediately raised his golden serpent staff, releasing a golden beam of light that shot towards Stormbreaker.

Boom--!!!

The attack created a powerful explosion the moment it hit Stormman.

Seeing this, Judai quickly said, "This moment, thanks to Stormbreaker's effect, won't be disrupted by the battle!"

"But you still have to accept the damage that exceeds that!"

The damage from the explosion then impacted Judai's body.

"Ugh--!"

[Yusei Fudo: LP4000→3700]

Asuka couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Judai, are you alright?"

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Judai broke out in a cold sweat. "It's nothing, it just hurts a little..."

At this point, the Gravekeeper Chief continued, "Another effect of [King's Valley of Slumber] is that neither player can banish cards from the Graveyard, and the effects of cards targeting the Graveyard are negated."

After saying this, he inserted another card into the Duel Disk: "Finally, one more card face down. End of turn."

[Gravekeeper Chief's Hand: 3 → 2]

He smiled faintly, "What's wrong, young man? Can't you handle it?"

Judai replied casually, "How can that be? I still need to take Asuka back to our original world."

"My turn, draw a card!"

[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 1→2]

After drawing the card, he inserted it into the Duel Disk without hesitation. "Continuous Spell [Dark King's Seal Sword] activated. All monsters on your opponent's field are changed to face-down Defense Position."

[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 2 → 1]

As the card effect took effect, several jet-black magic swords descended from the sky, sealing off the area Gravekeeper Chief. The High Priest's figure then disappeared from the field, transforming into a face-down card placed in the front row.

Seeing this, the Gravekeeper Chief gritted his teeth, "Always trying to be clever."

Judai immediately swung his hand and shouted, "Go! Stormbreaker, attack the defending monster! Chaos Storm!"

Under his command, Stormman once again raised the cannon on his right arm, and the blue light was released again.

At the same time, Gaika was passively flipped over, and the High Priest reappeared on the field.

[Gravekeeper's High Priest: Defense 2300]

The next second, the beam of light struck the high priest.

Boom--!!!

The shockwave from the explosion bypassed the High Priest and struck the Gravekeeper Chief.

"Due to the effect of [Great Fusion], Stormbreaker dealt you Piercing Damage."

"Mmm..."

[Gravekeeper Chief: LP4000→3500]

"This moment!"

The Gravekeeper Chief quickly threw a card into the graveyard, saying, "[The Gravekeeper's High Priest] has another ability: if this card on the field is destroyed, you can discard one [Graveyard] monster from your hand to replace the destruction."

[Gravekeeper Chief's Hand: 2 → 1]

A burst of magical energy erupted from the High Priest, neutralizing the energy of the light cannon.

"Furthermore, due to the addition of a [Gravekeeper] monster to the graveyard, the [Gravekeeper's High Priest]'s attack power increases by 200 points."

[Gravekeeper's High Priest: Attack Power 3100 → 3300]

Judai nonchalantly replied, "Although the old man's monster's attack power has increased to 3300, the opponent's monster cannot change its battle position due to the effect of the Continuous Spell [Dark King's Seal Sword]."

"In other words, [the Gravekeeper's High Priest] cannot switch to Attack Position and cannot harm me."

"..."

The Gravekeeper Chief silently drew a card.

[Gravekeeper Chief's Hand: 1 → 2]

After drawing the card, he immediately inserted it into the Duel Disk: "Activate [Pot of Greed] from my hand!"

[Gravekeeper Chief's Hand: 2 → 3]

Seeing the next two cards in his hand, a slight smile crept onto his lips, "Hmph~, it seems fate is still on my side..."

As he spoke, he revealed one of his cards.

"Offer the [Gravekeeper's High Priest] on the field as a sacrifice, and summon myself."

"It actually summoned itself?!"

The High Priest vanished from the field in an instant, and then the Gravekeeper Chief was engulfed by a golden light effect before disappearing from the spot.

The next moment, another burst of light flashed at the spot where the High Priest had disappeared.

"Due to the effect of [King's Valley of Slumber], my attack power has increased by 500 points."

Just as he finished speaking, the light faded, Gravekeeper Chief reappeared before them.

[Gravekeeper Chief: Attack Power 1900 → 2400]

The reappearing Gravekeeper Chief continued, "As long as I am on the field, my graveyard is unaffected by the effect of [King's Valley of Slumber]."

"Then I can Special Summon a monster with '[Gravekeeper]' in its name from the Graveyard."

"Rise, [Gravekeeper's High Priest]!"

Beside him, another golden light flashed, and the high priest, who was sitting on the stone chair, reappeared on the field.