Chapter 256
[Kagemaru's hand: 2→3]
"It's not over yet. I'll sacrifice another Trap Card to revive Uria in the graveyard again."
Boom--! Nine
Amidst the towering pillar of fire, the Uria, Lord of Searing Flames's dragon body reappeared for the second time, its overwhelming demonic power even more terrifying than before.
[Sacred Fire Emperor Uria: Attack Power 5000]ba
[Kagemaru's hand: 3 → 2] 2
"This is bad! That guy discarded two Trap Cards to the graveyard Manjoume "Lightning" 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 Uria, Lord of Searing Flames opened its mouth once more, unleashing a blazing beam of flame that hurtled towards the Earthquake Hero.
At this critical moment, Judai immediately waved his arm and shouted, "Don't even think about succeeding! Earthquake Hero's special effect activated!"
Once per turn, when this card becomes an attack target, you can activate this effect. This card's ATK is doubled until the end of that Damage Step.
[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero - Attack Power 2700 → 5400]
"Attack power has actually increased to 5400 points...!?"
Before Shadowmaru could react, Earthquake Hero's chest core unleashed a thick beam of light, repelling Uria's attack.
Boom--!!
The violent explosion instantly engulfed the dragon.
"Um..."
[Kagemaru: LP 3400 → 3000]
Judai's expression remained grave. "After this battle, Earthquake Hero's attack power will return to normal."
[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero - Attack Power 5400 → 2700]
Daichi Misawa frowned and analyzed, "Judai seems to have the advantage, but Uria is immortal. As long as Kagemaru has Trap Card in his hand, he can keep regenerating, and the Phantom Demon's attack power 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, Uria, Lord of Searing Flames awoke from the Graveyard for the third time, unleashing an even more terrifying power.
[Sacred Fire Emperor Uria: Attack Power 6000]
[Kagemaru's hand: 2 → 1]
Chapter 108 Paradise Lost
"Attack power of 6000 points... No wonder it's a monster comparable to the God Cards..." Judai felt the pressure increase sharply. Even if Earthquake Hero's attack power doubled, it still wouldn't be able to defeat Uria, Lord of Searing Flames.
He wiped the sweat from his face and then immediately grabbed a card from the deck.
"My turn! Draw a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 2→3]
After confirming the card he had drawn, Judai drew another card from his hand and placed it on the Duel Disk: "I summon [Support Dog] in Defense Position."
Buzz--!!
A flash of golden light appeared, and a mechanical dog was projected.
[Support Dog: Defense 1200]
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 3→2]
He then revealed a Spell Card: "Then I activate the Spell Card [HERO Mask], sending [Elemental HERO Bubbleman] from my deck to the graveyard. Earthquake Hero'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 Bubbleman. Increase its ATK by 800."
A cannon capable of firing water bubbles appeared and was grasped by the giant.
[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero - Attack Power 2700 → 3500]
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 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 Earthquake Hero's ATK will return to normal."
Judai chuckled and replied, "Heh~, of course I understand, so let [Bubble Launcher] take effect this turn."
"What did you say?"
While Kagemaru was still in a daze, Judai immediately waved his hand and shouted, "Skyscraper effect! Earthquake Hero's attack power increases by 1000 points!"
[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero - Attack Power 3500 → 4500]
"Go! Bubble Shot!"
At Judai's command, Earthquake Hero immediately raised his water cannon, aimed it at Uria, Lord of Searing Flames, and pulled the trigger, unleashing a thick jet of water.
"Giving up? That kind of attack won't work. Fight it head-on, Uria!"
Following Shadowmaru's command, Uria opened its mouth again and spewed a mouthful of demonic flame at the column of water.
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 Earthquake Hero.
However, at that moment, the water column pushed the flames back, landing on the Uria, Lord of Searing Flames and engulfing him in an instant.
Boom--!!!
In an instant, the demonic dragon was reduced to ashes.
Upon witnessing this scene, Kagemaru's deep voice betrayed a hint of astonishment, "What?! Why was Uria...!?"
At this point, Judai explained, "Earthquake Hero'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, Judai continued, "[Bubble Launcher]'s effect 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 HERO Absolute Zero - Attack Power 4500 → 2700]
After listening to Judai's explanation, everyone exclaimed in admiration.
"Oh~!"
"What a beautiful combination!"
Kagemaru snorted coldly, "But it's useless no matter how many times Uria is defeated!"
"My turn!"
[Kagemaru's hand: 1 → 2]
The old man manipulated the mechanical arm to draw a card, and after confirming it, he played it without hesitation. "Activate the Spell Card [Pot of Greed], draw two cards from your deck."
[Kagemaru's hand: 2 → 3]
"Then, place a Trap Card from your hand into the Graveyard..."
"Awaken, Uria!"
As soon as he finished speaking, flames erupted once more on the field, and a crimson dragon appeared with a roar.
[Sacred Fire Emperor Uria: Attack Power 7000]
[Kagemaru's hand: 3 → 2]
"It's not over yet, I'll activate the Field Spell [Paradise Lost]!"
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: 2 → 3]
"And as long as [Paradise Lost] exists on the field, Phantoms cannot be targeted by the opponent's effects and cannot 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! [Sacred Fire Emperor Uria], attack the Nova Lord, Super Flame Wave!"
As Shadowmaru gave the command, Uria's dragon mouth spewed out another thick stream of demonic flame.
Upon seeing this, Judai immediately shouted, "At this moment, activate Earthquake Hero's special effect again! This card's attack power will be doubled for this battle!"
[Elemental HERO Absolute Zero - 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 Earthquake Hero.
Boom--!!
"Ughhh--!!"
Judai immediately felt an indescribable burning sensation.
[Yusei Fudo: LP4000→2400]
"Judai!!" Asuka called out to him anxiously.
When the flames subsided, Earthquake Hero's figure had long since disappeared, and Judai stood steadily in place.
Judai wiped the cold sweat from his brow and sighed, "As expected of one of the Wicked God, that really hurt... But my hero isn't so easily defeated..."
He immediately waved his hand and shouted, "Earthquake Hero'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 HERO Nova Lord]!"
A flame suddenly rose on the Judai, and a figure gradually solidified within the flame. The crimson lord reappeared before him.
[Elemental HERO Nova Lord: Attack Power 2600]
Inside the nutrient tank, Kagemaru squinted and said, "Hmph~, quite tenacious indeed..."
"But with this weak monster, there's no way it can defeat Uria!"
"I'll end this round here."
Chapter 109 The Second Phantom Demon
After several resurrections, the Uria, Lord of Searing Flames's attack power has increased to an extremely terrifying level. Coupled with its powerful resistance, Judai must find a way to significantly reduce its power if he wants to turn the tide.
Whew!
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 0→1]
Judai glanced at his hand and his eyes widened instantly. 'I got it!'
"Sorry, Kagemaru, your smugness ends here!"
"Huh?"
Judai immediately unleashed the Spell Card, "Activate [Soul Release] from your hand. Banish up to five cards from both players' graveyards combined. I will banish five Trap Cards from your graveyard."
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 1 → 0]
"What!?"
Five Trap Card popped out of Kagemaru's Duel Disk Graveyard.
"Excellent! Uria's attack power is determined by the number of Trap Card in the graveyard!"
"Uria's attack power is 7000 points, if we remove five cards..."
"The attack power has now become 2000 points~ Naonai!"
"Moreover, all of Kagemaru's efforts so far have been wasted."