Though the two Magic Spirits differed enormously in size, the auras they exuded were equally powerful.
[Magic Phantom Beast: Umbreon] crossed the centerline of the field like a black Ghost.
[Thundercloud Giant] raised its right hand high, palm facing the sky. The magic power forming its body surged along its arm into its palm before erupting abruptly.
"Rumble!"
Lightning flashed brilliantly, and the thundercloud overhead let out a roar.
Above the night sky, as if in response, the same sound of thunder rang out.
Then, in the very next instant, blue light tore through the Night Veil, snaking downward like a crack before exploding in an instant!
"Rumble!"
[Magic Phantom Beast: Umbreon] had already leaped sideways the instant it sensed Lightning Element gathering.
But the raging bolt that crashed down suddenly turned in midair, as if drawn by a magnet, and slammed viciously into its body!
"Awoo!"
The spirit of the night was struck by the lightning, its running posture freezing instantly.
On the Blue Duelist Platform, Matthew Bilbom revealed a cold smile.
The power of [Thundercloud Giant]'s [Summon Lightning Strike] far exceeded that of [Lightning Spell] or [Overload Impact].
Even among six-star Magic Spirits, even those known for their defense, many had been instantly killed by this attack.
Even if the target survived by luck, it would be left with only a sliver of health. There was also a chance of being paralyzed by lightning, slowing its movement speed or even rendering it unable to move.
From the looks of it, although [Magic Phantom Beast: Umbreon] had survived one strike, it had surely triggered the "Paralysis Effect."
At this point, all he had to do was order [Thundercloud Giant] forward to deliver another blow and destroy it—but he never did such troublesome and risky things.
"Thundercloud Giant, Ultimate Move—[Thunderous