Traitor to the Dragon Trainer Clan / We're on the Same Wavelength
Without hesitation, the Magician's Valkyria radiated an evolutionary light.
"Don't even think about it!"
A-Tsuru wouldn't just sit idly by and watch her opponent evolve during the battle; she immediately ordered the Buster Blader to attack and interrupt it.
This time, the Silent Magician was also used to fighting martial arts masters, successfully predicted his opponent's actions, appeared behind the Magician's Valkyria, and summoned Reflect to block the Extreme Speed impact, helping the Magician's Valkyria to successfully evolve into the Guardian Mana.
A-Tsuru wasn't disappointed. "It was a performance I expected, but the real battle is yet to come!"
Chapter 257 Dragon-Type Trainer Traitor
After the Magician's Valkyria evolves into Guardian Mana, her attack and defense stats decrease instead of increase, but her combat skills and attack speed increase significantly. With the assistance of the Silent Magician, she can fight the Buster Blader head-on without being at a disadvantage.
You Zhi thought it was very likely that after evolution, the opponent's spiritual structure had been strengthened, and its reaction speed had increased, allowing it to use moves that it couldn't do before.
Of course, it's also possible that the clothing worn after evolution is more flexible and lightweight, or that the staff in hand has become shorter and more concise, without so many fancy decorations, and can withstand the greatsword slashes of the Buster Blader.
As the battle progressed, when A-Tsuru crafted her first Spell Card, You Zhi already had three low-level Spell Card in her hand. This increased the Silent Magician's attack power by 1500 points, and with the advantage of elemental advantage, it was enough to deal massive damage to the Buster Blader.
A-Tsuru knew he couldn't delay any longer and had to change tactics. He decisively gave the tactical command, "Circling around the enemy!"
The Buster Blader immediately kicked out, knocking away the Guardian Priest while flashing to appear in front of the Silent Magician, his greatsword swiftly slashing down.
But the Silent Magician had followed You Zhi for a long time. Although she couldn't learn those moves and techniques due to her physical abilities, her ability to predict the future had been honed. Teleport, leaving only a fragmented afterimage.
A-Tsuru said, "It's no use, I expected this move!"
The next moment, the Buster Blader flashed again, catching up with the Silent Magician had teleported away, and fiercely slashed out with his twin swords in a cross shape.
This time, the Silent Magician couldn't dodge and was severely injured and sent flying. At the same time, Mana, who had recovered, unleashed Psycho Cut at the Buster Blader.
A-Tsuru said, "Ignore him, defeat the Silent Magician in one fell swoop!"
The Buster Blader was about to give chase when his body swayed, and he froze in place without making any move. He was hit squarely by a series of Psycho Cut that pierced through the air, his armor shattered, and he flew away wounded and in a sorry state.
"Immobilization Spell!?"
A-Tsuru instantly understood the reason and looked at the Silent Magician with surprise and uncertainty.
The Silent Magician maintained a calm expression, showing no sign of smugness. Moreover, without even taking a breath, she immediately gathered energy on the spot, preparing to unleash her exclusive skill, "Silent Magician Blast." Mana, understanding the situation, immediately stood guard in front of her.
The Silent Magician Blast covers the entire field. If it is successfully cast, even if the Buster Blader can withstand it, the Dragon Buster, the Destruction Sword, which is only 1 star, will definitely explode on the spot.
This is another difference between Spirit Duel and Card Duel. In Card Duel, if a monster becomes an Equip Card, it will be placed in the Spell & Trap Zone and cannot be attacked. However, in Spirit Duel, a Spirit that has become an Equip Card still exists on the field and can still be attacked.
A-Tsuru was unaware of the secrets involved, but her years of dueling experience made her instinctively sense the danger. Without hesitation, she immediately played the Spell Card in her hand.
"I activate the 'Buster Blader Fusion,' the sword of destruction that will never yield to fate, shattering all dragon scales, descending as the savior of the Dragon-Type! Dragon Buster, the Destruction Sword, Destruction Swordsman!"
Two giant swords appeared beside the Buster Blader, spinning rapidly and slashing, his body radiating an evolutionary glow. Moreover, the Dragon Buster, the Destruction Sword in his hand also evolved.
Mana hesitated for a moment after seeing this, realizing that she couldn't break the rapidly spinning twin swords in one strike, so she didn't take any action.
This is precisely why A-Tsuru uses Spell Card instead of letting the Buster Blader evolve on its own; it avoids being forcibly interrupted by the opponent.
Soon after, the Silent Magician finished charging up and was about to unleash his full power, but just like the Buster Blader was previously bound by the Immobilization Spell Bind, he froze in place, unable to move.
A-Tsuru smiled slightly and explained, "The characteristic of the Buster Blader's evolved form is that all Dragon-Type Pokémon on the opponent's field are switched to Defense Position and cannot activate their own ability."
[Dragon Buster, the Destruction Sword - Destroyer Swordsman (8-star) Light]
[Lineage: Fighting-type, Steel]
[Level: 42]
[Attack Power: 2800 (4870)]
[Defense: 2500 (4563)]
[Warrior-Type, effect: omitted]
After the light faded, the evolved form of the Buster Blader was clad in a heavy blue and white armor that covered his entire body without leaving a single gap. Moreover, his original greatsword had transformed into a giant sword that appeared to be inlaid with dragon teeth.
You Zhi said, "But my elves are of the Spellcaster."
A-Tsuru said unhurriedly, "The characteristic of the Berserk Dragon is that when it is on the field, all of the opponent's Pokémon on the field become Dragon-Type."
[Berserk Dragon - Destroyer Dragon (8-star) Dark]
[Lineage: Dragon, Evil]
[Level: 40]
[Attack Power: 1200 (1200)]
[Defense Strength: 2800 (2800)]
[Dragon-Type, Effect: Omitted]
The small white dragon that was biting the sword evolved into a ferocious dragon with three pairs of claws, its entire body pitch black, its eyes flashing with endless evil light and familiar dark power.
You Zhi glanced at the characteristics of the two Pokémon using the cheat software and was speechless.
No wonder the summoning phrase of the Buster Blader is called the nemesis of Dragon-Type. In addition to blocking the attacks and ability activation of Dragon-Type- type Pokémon, this Pokémon can also increase the Attack and Defense of the opponent by 1000 times the number of Dragon-Type, and even has the ability to penetrate defense.
No wonder the Dragon Tamer Clan turns a blind eye to A-Tsuru's willful and capricious behavior. If he had such a Dragon-Type nemesis, he wouldn't have to worry about the opinions of any Dragon-Type trainer.
There is no such thing as a "Dragon-Type traitor" in this world, but You Zhi feels that the title of "Dragon-Type trainer traitor" is well-deserved for A-Tsuru.
Of course, when facing non- Dragon-Type -type Pokémon, the threat of Buster Blader will be greatly reduced, leaving only its Armor Penetration ability. Therefore, the partner of Berserk Dragon is very necessary.
Furthermore, the Berserk Dragon also possesses the ability to revive the Buster Blader. A-Tsuru deliberately did not mention this, so if You Zhi chooses to eliminate the Buster Blader first, he will fall into the trap.
This combination is A-Tsuru's ace combination in doubles duels, which shows that she really values this duel very much. She went all out from the start and has no intention of holding back.
"Buster Blader, use Destruction Sword Flash!"
[Skill: Destruction Sword Flash]
[Genealogy: Fighting-type]
[Power: 80]
[Effect: Excellent against Dragon-type Pokémon, always attacks first]
The Buster Blader flashed forward, wielding his Dragonfang Greatsword as he swiftly attacked the Silent Magician.
Although the Silent Magician dodged the first sword with Teleport, he couldn't dodge the second and was cut in half at the waist.
Without pausing, the Buster Blader immediately turned to attack the Guardian Mana.
Mana first used the skill "Protect" to block the first sword, and then used Reflect to reduce the damage of the second sword, but in the end she could not block the third sword and followed in the footsteps of the Silent Magician, being cut in two.
Fortunately, they were all spirits, otherwise the scene would have been incredibly gory.
A-Tsuru crossed her arms and said in an expectant tone, "You don't have any Pokémon on the field anymore. Quickly send out a new one."
You Zhi countered, "Really? Look closely."
Amidst the exploding smoke and dust, two graceful figures reappeared: the Silent Magician LV8 and the Dark Magician Girl, both spirits possessing only half their life force.
A-Tsuru understood the reason. "It turns out that both of these elves have the ability to revive, but it's just a last-ditch effort. They are powerless against the combination of the Buster Blader and the Berserk Dragon!"
The Buster Blader launched another attack on the Dark Magician Girl. Just then, You Zhi accelerated the creation of Spell Card while playing the low-level Spell Card he had created earlier.
"Consuming 1000 lives, I activate 'Toon World'!"
A cartoon comic book appears on the field, Dark Magician Girl is sucked into it, dodging the Buster Blader's sure-fire attack. Then, amidst the dazzling neon lights, the Toon Dark Magician Girl reappears.
The Buster Blader launched another attack, but the Toon Dark Magician Girl twisted her body and dodged the attacks in various bizarre postures, narrowly avoiding the blows no matter how wildly her opponent swung his sword.
"Delaying time? Still a pointless decision. The Buster Blader attacks the Silent Magician, and the Berserk Dragon attacks the Toon Dark Magician Girl."
A-Tsuru quickly made the right judgment based on the situation. The Toon Form sprite can dodge single-target attacks, but it cannot dodge area-of-effect attacks. The Berserk Dragon can easily deal with it by using a large-area Fire Spin.
"It's not meaningless. I'm activating 'Level Limit - Area B,' meaning all Pokémon of 4 stars or higher cannot attack. Let's all go to jail together!"
Just then, You Zhi hurriedly drew out the Spell Card he had hastily created.
Chapter 258 They Thought of the Same Thing
Two giant statues and a gate appeared, with a huge "B" tattooed on the gate. An invisible force spread out, and the Buster Blader and the Berserk Dragon also switched to a defensive stance, unable to attack.
A-Tsuru frowned and said, "What's the point of this kind of Spell Card other than buying some time?"
Unlike Card Duel where you draw cards by chance, Spirit Duel can be precisely crafted, meaning that these annoying restrictive Spell Card don't last long and can be easily removed by crafting a "Mystical Space Typhoon" card.
Of course, A-Tsuru had to admit that her opponent's timing was extremely precise, striking just as she was halfway through crafting her Spell Card, putting her in a dilemma.
If they continue with the original refining method, it will inevitably be delayed for a longer period of time. If they change to refining "Mystical Space Typhoon", it will be a waste of the spiritual energy and time previously consumed.
You Zhi said calmly, "Delaying time itself is meaningful."
A-Tsuru snorted and chose to continue refining. Once completed, she immediately covered the field and then began refining the Mystical Space Typhoon.
You Zhi was also focused on crafting Spell Card. Neither side issued any new commands, and the spirits on both sides were unable to take any action. They could only stare at each other, each occupying one side of the battlefield.
The previously lively and intense battlefield fell into a brief silence until A-Tsuru forged "Mystical Space Typhoon," and You Zhi also took the opportunity to forge two copies, placing one face-down on the field.
(Number of Spell Card in both decks: 4 for You Zhi and 2 for A-Tsuru)
Without hesitation, A-Tsuru decisively used Mystical Space Typhoon to destroy the Level Limit - Area B, restoring her two Pokémon to battle mode.
Seeing the Buster Blader raise his Dragonfang Greatsword, the prepared You Zhi immediately responded, "I activate 'DNA Surgery,' turning all the elves on the field into Machine-Type."
"DNA Surgery" is Spell Card that I learned along with "DNA Surgery". Its effect is to change the type of elf on the field to a specified type. The latter changes the attribute and can avoid the resistance of the Three Egyptian Gods.
The ability of the Berserk Dragon is to transform any Pokémon on the opponent's field into Dragon-Type, an effect that undoubtedly conflicts with DNA Surgery.
In Card Duel, a later effect will override an earlier one, but in Spirit Duel, the level of each character is more important.
When two Pokémon have overlapping traits, the one with the higher star rating wins; when two Spell Cards have overlapping effects, the one with the higher level wins; when a Pokémon's trait and Spell Card's effect overlap, the winner is determined by the Pokémon's star rating and the Trainer's Spirit Power level.
The Berserk Dragon is an eight-star spirit, while You Zhi's spiritual power has reached Nine-Star. Therefore, the effect of the DNA Surgery overwhelmed the Berserk Dragon's characteristics, turning all four spirits on the field into Machine-Type, and even their skin color turned metallic.
The Buster Blader's ability only works against Dragon-Type. The Silent Magician LV8 and the Toon Dark Magician Girl instantly broke free of the restriction. The former used Psychic attack to knock away the Buster Blader was almost within reach, while the latter fired a Fighting-type Aura Sphere at the Berserk Dragon, but it was dodged.
A-Tsuru frowned slightly as she looked at "DNA Surgery" and said, "You deliberately used 'Level Limit - Area B' to deplete my Mystical Space Typhoon, just to activate this Spell Card?"
You Zhi did not deny it. "Now both sides are back to the same starting line, and can have a fair fight."
"You think I don't have other spell-breaking Spell Card? Not to mention, I also have a 'DNA Surgery' card, specifically for use in singles matches with Buster Blader."
A-Tsuru's spiritual power has reached Ten-Star. If she also initiates the DNA Surgery, it will overwrite the effect of You Zhi's Spell Card.
You Zhi laughed and said, "It's alright. As I just said, delaying the inevitable is meaningful in itself."
A-Tsuru didn't refute this, because she also believed that one shouldn't be led by the nose by the opponent. If the opponent makes a move and you disrupt it, it may sound satisfying, but in reality, it's equivalent to handing over the initiative.
Some trainers who focus on attrition and attrition might like this tactic, but not A-Tsuru. She prefers to take the initiative and overwhelm her opponent with a ferocious offensive.
More importantly, she discovered that although You Zhi's spiritual power level was lower than hers, his efficiency in refining Spell Card was much higher. Blindly responding to each move was tantamount to courting death.
On the field, the two Pokémon fought fiercely, neither giving an inch, but the tide of victory gradually turned in You Zhi's favor.
Without the Dragon-Type Spirit, the Buster Blader's attack and defense stats dropped back to normal, giving it no advantage against the Silent Magician with an attack power exceeding 3500. While its armor penetration ability is decent, it still needs to hit the target. The Silent Magician excels at predicting the attacks of melee masters, and with You Zhi secretly instructing her to prioritize delaying the attack and not rush into it, she performed even more effortlessly.
The Dragon/Dark dual-type Berserk Dragon has a lineage advantage against the Toon Dark Magician Girl, but it is a typical tank (1200 ATK, 2800 DEF), and its past role has been to provide support for the Buster Blader on the field. However, the Toon Dark Magician Girl has the Pierce ability, which can ignore the opponent's DEF, immediately putting it at a serious disadvantage, and it can only keep dodging the opponent's Aura Sphere.
Furthermore, the complete lack of coordination between the Berserk Dragon and the Buster Blader was also a significant factor contributing to the defeat in the battle.
That's right. These two Pokémon, whose characteristics complement each other perfectly and seem like a match made in heaven, show no cooperation in battle and even seem somewhat hostile towards each other!
You Zhi couldn't figure out the reason. Logically speaking, as a trainer, A-Tsuru couldn't possibly not see this. And since they were considered an ace team, the two Pokémon must have had plenty of opportunities to team up. But they just couldn't solve the problem of synergy. He guessed it was related to the dark power on the Berserk Dragon. Anyway, the situation was in his favor, so he didn't bother to investigate further.
Actually, A-Tsuru didn't know the reason either. The Buster Blader and the White Dragon form of Dragon Buster, the Destruction Sword could work together perfectly, but when it was replaced with the evolved Berserk Dragon, the two immediately became like enemies. The fact that they didn't fight was the result of her forcibly suppressing them as a trainer.
Of course, normally there's no need for the two to cooperate; the Berserk Dragon can silently provide its special effects while the Buster Blader handles all the combat.
However, this tactic has now failed, especially when A-Tsuru noticed that the opponent was holding back the Buster Blader while focusing on attacking the Berserk Dragon. She knew that she had to take action and immediately activate the Spell Card that were face down on the field.
"I activate 'Destruction Sword Flash'. If I have a Pokémon that has evolved from Dragon Buster Blader Fusion on my field, I can banish all Pokémon on my opponent's field!"
This is the exclusive Skill Card for Buster Blader, and it was because of this card that A-Tsuru did not directly summon the evolved form of Buster Blader.
With a loud shout, the Buster Blader entered super-speed mode once again, wielding the Dragonfang Greatsword to swiftly slash at his opponent.