Chapter 281
More than just a core card, this card became the most beloved ace monster in Judai's deck in the later stages of the original work, truly representing his protagonist status (2500 ATK).
At this moment, Manjoume snorted coldly, "What's the point of summoning a Fusion Monster that can only last for one turn?"
"Of course it makes sense!" Judai continued, "Due to the effect of the Field Spell [Neo Space], the ATK of [Elemental HERO Neos] on the field and Fusion Monster that use [Elemental HERO Neos] as Polymerization Material increases by 500 points."
[Elemental HERO Air Neos: Attack Power 2500 → 3000]
"It's not over yet. I'll activate the Equip Spell [Super Synthesis] from my hand. This card can only be equipped to Fusion Monster made of Neo-HERO Material. That monster can skip its effect of returning to the Deck during the End Phase."
[Yusei Fudo's hand cards: 3→2]
"But Sky Neo-HERO will return to the deck because of [Convert Contact]'s effect, so that equipment card will be wasted." Manjoume was increasingly confused by Judai's actions.
"No, that's good. Getting it back into the deck is exactly what I wanted!"
What does that mean?
Ignoring Manjoume's question, Judai threw a card into the graveyard and shouted, "I'll discard another card to activate the effect of Aqua Dolphin: Echo Location!"
Once per turn, you can discard 1 card to activate this effect. Check your opponent's hand, then choose 1 monster from it. If you control a monster with an ATK equal to or greater than the chosen monster's ATK, destroy the chosen monster and inflict 500 damage to your opponent. If the chosen monster is not on your field, take 500 damage.
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 2 → 1]
Dolphin Bro: Hey? Let's see your hand!
The next second, Dolphin opened his mouth and emitted a high-frequency sound wave. The card art on the card in Manjoume's hand appeared before Judai's eyes—[Pile Bunker Armored Dragon], [Armored Dragon - Armored Dragon -], [Level Up!!].
Then, the Pile Bunker Armored Dragon reappeared on the field.
"Pile Bunker Armored Dragon!?" Manjoume's pupils contracted.
Judai clenched his fist and continued, "Since Sky Neo-HERO's attack power is higher than that of the Pile Bunker Armored Dragon, according to the Aqua Dolphin's effect, the Pile Bunker Armored Dragon will be destroyed, dealing 500 points of damage to you."
Boom--!!
The Armored Dragon instantly exploded, turning into ashes and disappearing from the field.
"Uh...!"
[Manjoume "White Lightning": LP2600→2100]
"That concludes my turn."
Immediately afterward, Judai flicked his hand and shouted, "At this very moment, due to the effect of [Convert Contact], Sky Neo-HERO returns to the deck."
Sky Neo-HERO then transformed into a stream of light and flowed into Judai's deck before disappearing from the field.
"However, when the equipped monster leaves the field, another effect of [Super Synthesis] activates, allowing you to Special Summon one [Elemental HERO Neos] from your hand, Deck, or Graveyard."
"Come on, Neo-HERO!"
Suddenly, a white figure traversed from the stars and the universe, and a warrior resembling Ultraman landed beside Judai.
"Based on the effects of [Neo Space], Neo-HERO's attack power has increased!"
[Elemental HERO Neos: Attack Power 2500 → 3000]
In the following round, the control of the game shifted to Manjoume.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Manjoume "White Lightning" Hand Cards: 2→3]
Looking at the cards he had drawn, Manjoume's lips curled into a mad grin, and he said coldly, "Watch how I crush all your monsters, Judai!"
He immediately retrieved two cards from the graveyard and said, "I activate the other effect of the Ritual Spell [Armored Dragon Descent] from the graveyard, banishing this card and monsters from my hand and field whose combined Level is 4 or higher, and Special Summon 1 [Armored Dragon Knight] from my graveyard. This effect cannot be activated the turn this card is sent to the graveyard."
"Based on this card's effect, I banish this card from my graveyard and the Level 4 [Armored Dragon] from my hand."
[Manjoume "White Lightning" Hand Cards: 3 → 2]
"Awaken, [Armored Dragon Knight]!"
Buzz!
A beam of white light shot out from the entrance of his tomb, and the paladin riding the armored dragon reappeared.
[Armored Dragon Knight: Attack Power 1900]
Chapter 150 Armed Dragon LV10 - White
After reviving the Paladin, Manjoume continued, "I'll activate the monster effect of [Armored Dragon Knight] once more and Special Summon [Armed Dragon LV5] from my Deck!"
In a flash of light, the paladin vanished from the field once more, followed by a beam of light shooting up from the ground, revealing a fat, Armored Dragon.
[Armed Dragon LV5: Attack Power 2400]
After summoning Armored Dragon LV5, Manjoume didn't immediately upgrade it with Spell Card. Instead, he swung his arm and roared, "Let's fight! Crush that Aqua Dolphin!"
"Take this, Armed Vortex!"
Roar!
After letting out a roar, Fat Dragon rushed towards Dolphin Brother and slapped him with its claws, seemingly about to smash him to pieces.
However, at that moment, a phantom suddenly appeared in front of the Armored Dragon, blocking its attack.
Clang!
At the same time, a card popped out of Judai's graveyard. "By banishing [Gravekeeper's Guard] from the graveyard as the cost, activate this effect; negate one of your opponent's attacks!"
"Tch!" Manjoume clicked his tongue in displeasure upon hearing this, "A troublesome fellow... 4...!"
"But my turn isn't over yet..."
As he spoke, he tossed out a Spell Card.
"I activate the Spell Card [Level Up!!] from my hand to upgrade [Armed Dragon LV5] on the field to [Armed Dragon LV7]!"
[Manjoume "White Lightning" Hand Cards: 2 → 1]
Buzz!
A thick beam of light suddenly shot out from beneath the Armored Dragon LV5, engulfing its figure. The next second, a fully armed and imposing dragon appeared on the field.
[Armored Dragon LV7: Attack Power 2800]
"Foolish fellow, let me show you just how powerful I am now that I've been blessed by the Light!"
Without hesitation, he threw the last card in his hand into the graveyard and shouted, "[Armed Dragon LV7] effect activated! Discard one monster from your hand, and destroy all monsters with an attack power lower than that monster's!"
"I discard [Armed Dragon LV10] from my hand to destroy all monsters on your field with an attack power of 3000 or less!"
[Manjoume "White Lightning" Hand Card: 1 → 0]
"You actually discarded [Armed Dragon LV10]? I remember that card's effect is to destroy all of your opponent's monsters by discarding one card from your hand." Judai suddenly realized, "I see. You deliberately didn't upgrade Armored Dragon so that it could be upgraded further, but since the attack failed, you had no choice but to give up the upgrade to destroy my monster."
Manjoume snorted coldly upon hearing this, "Hmph, so what if you understand? You can't stop the monsters from being completely wiped out!"
"Go! [Armed Dragon LV7], Annihilation Light Wheel!"
At its command, the three rows of saw blades on the belly of the Armored Dragon spun wildly, and three beams of light shot out instantly, heading towards the opposite side.
Boom--!!
The moment the attack landed on Judai's field, it created a violent explosion that engulfed all of his monsters.
When the dust settled, Judai's monsters had disappeared from the field.
Asuka clenched her fists, her voice trembling with anxiety. "This is bad! Judai has wiped out all the monsters on the field...!"
Meanwhile, Judai shrugged nonchalantly. "Duck, duck~! Looks like I was a bit careless... but the duel isn't over yet!"
Next up was Judai's turn to play.
So he abruptly ended his opponent's turn and promptly drew a card from the top of the deck.
"My turn, draw a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 1→2]
After glancing at his hand, Judai first drew another card from his hand and placed it on the Duel Disk: "I summon Mole Cricket in Attack Position once again!"
Buzz!
A flash of golden light appeared on the field, Mole Cricket reappeared in front of him.
[Neo-Spacian - Mole Cricket: Attack Power 900]
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 2 → 1]
Upon seeing the monster again, Manjoume sneered, "Hmph! It's that annoying monster again. Do you think the same tricks will work on me? I was careless and missed my chance the first time, but this time I won't let you use your power again!"
"Trap Card [Destruction Ring] activated. During your opponent's turn, destroy one monster on your opponent's field. Both players take damage equal to the monster's ATK!"
"What?!" Judai's pupils contracted upon hearing about the card.
A metal ring containing eight grenades was projected onto the Mole Cricket's neck and quickly slipped around its neck. Before it could react, the bombs detonated.
Boom--!!
The Mole Cricket didn't even have time to scream before it was instantly blasted to ashes.
"Ugh..."
[Yusei Fudo: LP4500→3600]
[Manjoume "White Lightning": LP 2100 → 1200]
Undeterred, Judai played a card from his hand without hesitation, "In that case, I'll activate the Spell Card [Pot of Greed] from my hand."
"Using the effect of this card, I return five monsters from my Graveyard—[Cocoon Chick], [Cocoon Mole], [Neo-Spacian Sky Hummingbird], [Neo-Spacian Aqua Dolphin], and [Neo-Spacian Mole Cricket]—to my Deck, and then draw two cards from my Deck."
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 1→2]
Jaden glanced at his two cards and saw Trap Card with five [Neo-Spacian] and [Elemental HERO Neos] drawn on one of them. A glint flashed in Judai's eyes.
Without hesitation, he placed it in the back row, "Set a card!"
[Yusei Fudo's card pack: 2 → 1]
He then played a Spell Card: "Spell Card [Reinforcement of the Army] activated. Add one Level 4 or lower Warrior monster from your Deck to your hand."
"I add [Cosmic Connector] from my deck to my hand, and my turn ends."
Upon seeing that Judai could only be defeated by a card, Manjoume laughed excitedly.
"Hahaha! It seems you've finally run out of tricks. You can't escape your fate of defeat, Judai!"
"O light that shines on everything, give me more light... give me more light!"
"Give me more light!!"
"Give me light!"
"Give me light!!"
Judai & Asuka:...
The sight of a group of students resembling cult members made them feel somewhat uncomfortable.
"My turn, draw a card!"
Manjoume looked at the card in his hand and laughed again, "Hahahaha! It's here! The card representing the light of truth has finally come into my hands!"
"You can Special Summon this card from your hand by banishing [Armored Dragon] with a total Level of 10 or higher from the field and Graveyard."
"I'll exclude the [Armed Dragon LV10] from the cemetery..."
He held up the card in his hand and shouted, "Appear, [Armed Dragon LV10 - White]!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling white light shot into the sky, and a silver-white armed dragon was born from the light.
[Armed Dragon LV10 - White: Attack Power 3000]
Chapter 151 Contact Fusion
Roar--!!
The silver-white Armored Dragon roared fiercely upon its appearance, exuding a powerful aura.
Looking at the giant dragon, Judai sensed a strange power that disagreed with the Dark Power, and frowned slightly: 'Is this what corresponds to those anomalous cards...?!'