The Third LV Pokémon / Yigao Unleashes His Might ...

The two forces collided in mid-air, but the Dark Flame Dragon gained the upper hand, Flame gradually extended towards Luyin.

You Zhi wasn't worried about this; all he wanted was for Luin to attack the Dark Flame Dragon. The outcome was secondary. He immediately played the Spell Card he had been holding in his hand. "I activate 'Double Trap'!"

"Double Trap? That card name sounds familiar... where have I heard it before?"

Kao Ping pondered that the cards he had heard of but couldn't remember the specific effects of must be obscure, low-level cards.

You Zhi didn't keep them in suspense and immediately explained, "This card's effect is to destroy cards that have the effect of 'negating Spirit-Accumulating Spell Card '."

It sounded a bit convoluted, but Kao Ping instantly understood—wasn't this a card specifically designed to counter those with Confusion?

"Don't even think about it! Horus the Black Flame Dragon ability activated, nullifying and destroying 'Double Trap'!"

However, the Dark Flame Dragon made no move, Double Trap were successfully activated, summoning a huge iron ball that crashed into the Confusion stunner.

You Zhi promptly explained, "The characteristic of Angel of Destruction Lu Yin, is that the Ritual Spirits evolved from her can prevent the opponent from activating their effects when attacking!"

"No wonder you went to all this trouble... I activate 'Unbreakable Special Alloy,' and all Machine-Type Spirits on my field will not be destroyed by effects for one turn!"

Kao Ping flicked out the Spell Card in his hand, but a force of resistance bounced the card back into his palm.

"It's useless! Angel Luin's ability affects the trainer, not the Pokémon. You can't activate any Spell Card or Pokémon abilities!"

The Confusion stunner released a plasma ball to intercept it, but it still couldn't stop the giant iron ball from crashing down. Its health was already critically low, and it instantly turned into particles of spiritual energy and shattered upon being hit.

Chapter 300 The Third LV Elf

"They actually used such an obscure card to break my Confusion Shockwave..."

Kao Ping, sounding somewhat disbelieving.

If the opponent were using destructive Spell Card like Dark Hole or Lightning Vortex, that would be one thing, but how did they come up with a card like Double Trap, which has such a narrow range of applications?

You Zhi said, "If you have Silent Swordsman LV7 on the field, my tactic cannot be implemented. Although Horus the Black Flame Dragon's characteristics are stronger and more flexible, its advantages can become disadvantages in certain situations."

The Silent Swordsman LV7's ability is to negate all Instant-Activation Spell Card on the field. It's a continuous effect that always exists and doesn't need to be activated intentionally. Angel Luin's ability is to prevent the opponent from activating effects, not to negate them. Therefore, it's useless against the Silent Swordsman LV7, but it can counter the more flexible Dark Flame Dragon.

Kao Ping, who was good at theory, instantly understood his opponent's meaning, but he had no time to regret the order in which the Pokémon appeared. The Dark Flame Dragon on the field was forced to retreat steadily under the combined attack of Goddess Luin and Demon Lizard Yihao, and quickly suffered many injuries. He hurriedly summoned the fourth and last Pokémon.

As lightning struck, a mighty dragon clad in steel armor appeared on the field.

[Armed Dragon LV7 (7-star) Wind]

[Lineage: Dragon, Steel]

[Level: 42]

[Attack Power: 2800 (3080)]

[Defense Strength: 1000 (1100)]

[Dragon-Type, Effect: You can send 1 monster card from your hand to the Graveyard, and destroy all face-up monsters on your opponent's field with an ATK lower than that monster's.]

As soon as the elf appeared, Kao Ping eagerly drew a Pokémon Card from the void and said, "Armed Dragon ability activated! I sacrifice one elf from my hand to destroy all elves on the opponent's field with an attack power lower than this. I chose 'Beast King Barbaros', with a base attack power of 3000!"

Luin's blocking ability only works for a short period of time during an offensive phase; if she switches to defense or continues to attack, the blocking ability will become ineffective.

With a roar, the Armed Dragon unleashed a massive Dragon Breath attack. Kao Ping had expected the Dragon Breath to strike both of You Zhi's spirits simultaneously, but to his surprise, the Dragon Breath only struck the Goddess Luin, severely injuring and knocking her away, without affecting the nearby Demon Lizard Yihao. Kaoping was astonished.

"The Demon Lizard Yihao, without any equipment enhancements, possesses an attack power exceeding 3000!"

If it were in the Giant Divergent Lizard Form, Kao Ping wouldn't find it strange, but the one in front of him was clearly in its most basic form.

He quickly analyzed the pros and cons, deciding that even if he couldn't harm the Demon Lizard Yihao, eliminating Luin, a spirit that could suppress the Dark Flame Dragon's ability, would be excellent. He immediately drew another Pokémon Card: "The Armed Dragon's ability has no limit of once per turn. I sacrifice 'Behemoth, King of Beasts' to activate it again!"

Behemoth, King of Beasts, has an attack power of 2700, while Goddess Luin an attack power of only 2300, which meets the requirements. After all, the latter's strength lies in her special ability, while her offensive and defensive capabilities are quite average.

Then, the Armed Dragon raised its head again and spewed out a breath of Dragon Breath.

You Zhi quickly ordered Luin to get up and fight, but instead of using a move to defend against the Dragon Breath, she released Dark Pulse at the Dark Flame Dragon. This would fulfill the conditions for activating the ability, preventing the opponent from eliminating the Spell Card.

"I activate 'My Body as a Shield,' causing the destruction effect to reflect, because Demon Lizard Yihao is on the field, so there's no cost!"

A golden-haired knight appeared on Luin, holding a shield to block the Dragon Breath. He then pushed forward, causing the dragon to bounce back along the same path. The Armed Dragon had no time to dodge and suffered severe injuries as a result, flying away.

You Zhi glanced at the battle and quickly made a judgment. He felt that if Armed Dragon was allowed to use its special ability on the side, Luin would probably collapse before Dark Flame Dragon was defeated. So he decisively ordered, "Split up and fight!"

The Fighting-type Demon Lizard Yihao had a lineage advantage over the Armed Dragon, so it quickly pounced and unleashed a barrage of Fighting-type moves, giving the Dragon no time to use its ability.

Kao Ping adjusted his glasses. "Using offense to stop the Armed Dragon from activating its special ability is a good idea, but your female mage elf is no match for the Dark Flame Dragon."

Flying and Fire types face Dark and Fairy-types, with no type advantage or disadvantage. Their abilities can only be considered to cancel each other out. Therefore, only offensive and defensive capabilities matter. Dark Flame Dragon, with its 3000 attack power, clearly has the upper hand, and Luin, who was hit by a Dragon Breath, has even less health.

"Then let's have a competition to see who can defeat their opponent faster."

You Zhi showed no intention of changing his tactics, letting the Pokémon fight one-on-one, seemingly having complete trust in the Demon Lizard Yihao.

This trust is not without reason. Aside from the fact that Fighting-type is super effective against Dark-type, Armed Dragon also took a hit from its own Destruction ability, leaving it with only half its health. If it continued to fight, it would likely be defeated first.

Kao Ping realized this as well, and also thought that the opponent still had one spot left, so even if it was a one-for-one exchange, his match could be declared over early.

Left with no other option, he had to take the initiative to change his strategy. "I activate the continuous spell 'Armed Dragon's Thunder,' which, once per turn, increases the ATK of one Armed Dragon Spirit by the same amount as its Level. Furthermore, when Armed Dragon is destroyed by an effect, this card can be used instead of the original to destroy it."

A bolt of lightning struck the Armed Dragon LV7, causing no damage but instead stimulating its muscles. The Armed Dragon's attack power instantly increased by 700, finally turning the tide in its battle against the Demon Lizard Yihao. However, it did not rush to counterattack, continuing to focus on defense and evasion.

"Each round increases attack power by 700, and the longer the delay, the higher the attack power. It's a good idea, but the efficiency is too low!"

You Zhi flipped over the Spirit-Accumulating Spell Card on the field. "I activate 'Joint Battle,' sacrificing one Pokémon Card to make the ATK and DEF of one Spirit on the field equal to that Spirit's base stats for one turn. I chose 'Gagaga Girl.'"

The phantom of the Gagaga Girl appeared behind the Armed Dragon and then seeped into its body. The Armed Dragon suddenly felt extremely weak, and its attack/defense power instantly became 1000/800.

Kao Ping hurriedly replied, "I remember this card has a side effect; it prevents you from dealing damage to the opponent's spirit after use."

"Hidden effect: No side effects when Demon Lizard Yihao is on the field."

As You Zhi spoke, the Demon Lizard Yihao unleashed an even more ferocious offensive, his fists pounding like a meteor shower, twisting and deforming the armor on the Armed Dragon's body, inflicting massive damage, and showing the potential to defeat his opponent in one turn.

Given the vast difference in their abilities and the restraint of their lineages, it is indeed capable of doing so.

Kao Ping the situation was becoming increasingly precarious, Kaoping clenched his fists and made up his mind. "As expected, I can't hold back against a trainer of your caliber... I'll activate 'Phantom Realm Breakthrough' to release my Dragon-Type- type Pokémon, transforming it into Wyrm-Type Pokémon of the same star level. Descend, Metaphys Armed Dragon!"

Chapter 301 The Righteous Hero Displays His Might

[Metaphys Armed Dragon (7-Star) Light]

[Lineage: Dragon, Fairy-type]

[Level: 42]

[Attack Power: 2800 (3080)]

[Defense Strength: 1000 (1100)]

[Wyrm-Type, Description: A sublime existence, almost illusory, the dragon stands atop the peak]

Generally speaking, when a spirit evolves, it inherits its original state, whether positive or negative, but this only applies to autonomous evolution. If the evolution is accomplished through Spell Card, the state will be refreshed.

For example, the "Phantom Realm Liberation" that Kao Ping is currently using involves a step of liberation and reshaping, during which the elves shed their previous negative influences during the transformation process.

The evolved Armed Dragon's body shape remained unchanged, but its skin color changed from brownish-red to cyan. The armor coverage on its body decreased, and it was inlaid with gems. It still looked fierce, but its menacing aura was not as strong as before.

This appearance did not suit You Zhi's aesthetic sense, so he felt no envy. During his observation, he noticed one thing. "His injuries have all healed."

Whether a spirit evolves or reappears in another form due to the effects of its special ability, it will inherit its previous injuries to some extent, and the Metaphys Armed Dragon in front of us is obviously at full health.

Kao Ping explained, "The hidden effect of Phantom Realm Liberation is that when there is Armed Dragon LV7 or Metaphys Armed Dragon on the field, any spirit that has evolved due to this card's effect regains all its life force."

Reminded, You Zhi glanced at the card art and found that it was indeed a picture of Armed Dragon LV7 evolving into Metaphys Armed Dragon at LV7. He then looked at the description of Metaphys Armed Dragon in the cheat and found that it was a Normal Monster.

"Restoring attack power through evolution is a sound method, but the evolved Metaphys Armed Dragon seems to lack special characteristics, making it weaker than the previous Armed Dragon LV7."

"But it gained an advantage in lineage; the Metaphys Armed Dragon used Soul Impact!"

The Metaphys Armed Dragon gathered Fairy-type energy in its palm and hurled it towards the Demon Lizard Yihao.

The Demon Lizard Yihao hurriedly dodged, but the Metaphys Armed Dragon followed closely behind, using Play Rough for close combat and quickly gaining the upper hand by taking advantage of the Fairy-type's superpower against Fighting-type.

Kao Ping pressed his advantage. "'Armed Dragon's Thunder' is also effective against the Metaphys Armed Dragon. Activated, attack power increased by 700!"

A bolt of lightning struck the Metaphys Armed Dragon, further enhancing its power. With a casual swipe of its claw, it shattered the defensive stance of the Demon Lizard Yihao.

You Zhi remained completely unfazed. "You're not the only one who knows how to change lineages through evolution. The Demon Lizard Yihao is evolving."

"Don't even think about it!"

Information about the Demon Lizard Yihao was easy to gather, Kao Ping naturally knew its evolved lineage. He immediately ordered the Metaphys Armed Dragon to intensify its offensive and prevent the opponent from completing its evolution.

However, as the Demon Lizard Yihao shone with the light of evolution, it blocked the opponent's attack with its Metal Claw, then forced it back with a powerful strike from its Iron Tail. After that, the light intensified, and its size changed dramatically.

The Metaphys Armed Dragon hurriedly launched another Soul Impact in an attempt to interrupt, but the Demon Lizard Yihao covered his head with his arms to protect his vitals and took the impact head-on. His body retreated, but the light on his body never collapsed. In the end, he evolved into the Divergent Lizard Yihao and shattered the Soul Impact with a single claw.

"They actually evolved while fighting! What kind of effect is that?"

Kao Ping thought You Zhi had activated Spell Card, so he hurriedly looked up, but saw that the other party had not made any move.

"Elves have endless potential, but you rely too much on their special abilities and Spell Card, neglecting the development of pure skill. Divergent Lizard Yihao, use Bullet Punch."

Following You Zhi's command, the Divergent Lizard Yihao threw a punch as fast as the wind, unleashing a swift punch that was difficult for the naked eye to catch. The Metaphys Armed Dragon had no time to react and was hit in the cheek, staggering backward in a daze.

In terms of offensive and defensive capabilities alone, the Divergent Lizard Yihao is even stronger than the Giant Divergent Lizard Form, with an attack power of over 3600.

"Armed Dragon, quickly create distance and retreat towards the Dark Flame Dragon's direction!" Kao Ping hurriedly issued the order.

However, the Divergent Lizard Yihao followed with punch after punch, his hands moving so fast that they left afterimages. Each punch dealt real damage, and the Metaphys Armed Dragon was unable to move at all, only able to protect its vital points and endure the blows.

Normally, a Pokémon will enter a stunned state after using a move and needs to rest to recover. The more powerful the move, the longer the recovery time. However, through rigorous training, Divergent Lizard Yihao has compressed this stunned time to the limit. Not to mention other powerful moves, the stunned time of a move like Bullet Punch with a power of only 40 has been compressed to almost non-existent. As a result, to outsiders, it seems to be using moves continuously, as if it is unaffected by the stunned state.

This was the first time Kao Ping had encountered a situation where the strength of the two Pokémon was roughly equal, yet Koping was completely suppressed due to his combat skills. He was somewhat stunned, as he wasn't very good at dealing with such unexpected situations.

Seeing that the Metaphys Armed Dragon was about to be beaten to death by the Bullet Punch, he finally came to his senses and hurriedly said to the Dark Flame Dragon, "Use Flare Blitz to get close to the Armed Dragon. From now on, don't fight separately, join forces against the enemy!"

Upon receiving the command, the Dark Flame Dragon erupted in Flame, resembling the Immortal Phoenix form of the Winged Dragon of Ra of Ra, and charged towards the Divergent Lizard Yihao.

The Goddess Luin was already at a disadvantage and couldn't stop her at all, so she could only chase after her.

If the Steel-type Divergent Lizard Yihao were to be hit by this Flare Blitz, it would be half-dead, if not killed. However, it still did not dodge, focusing on attacking the Metaphys Armed Dragon, showing a posture of not caring if it had to perish together with its opponent.

Kao Ping hesitated, unsure whether You Zhi truly intended to perish together with him or had other plans. After all, You Zhi still had one spot available, and sacrificing the Divergent Lizard Yihao would be a win-win situation from a strategic perspective.

That one moment of hesitation caused him to miss his last chance.

"I activate 'Absorption Shield,' which negates one of the opponent's Pokémon's attacks and restores the Pokémon's HP equal to its attack power. When the Divergent Lizard Yihao is on the field, a hidden effect is triggered, restoring HP to all allied Pokémon."

As You Zhi flipped over the Spell Card, an old general with blond hair appeared in front of the Dark Flame Dragon, holding a shield and blocking the dragon's Flare Blitz. At the same time, he deployed a defensive shield, converting the impact into spiritual energy and transferring it to the Divergent Lizard Yihao and the Goddess Luin, restoring the two elves to their full strength.

The situation instantly turned against them, Kao Ping made a final desperate attempt. "I activate 'Metal Transformation Magic Reflection Armor,' which increases the attack and defense of one of the Pokémon by 300, and also increases the attack power of the target by half when it attacks!"

"It's no use! I activate 'Heavenly Might's Peerless Fist,' which negates the opponent's Spell Card activation if there is a non-specialized spirit on my field!"

As long as the Demon Lizard Yihao is on the field, You Zhi will definitely craft this Spell Card, because it's just too useful.

Suddenly, the Heavenly Might's Ghost God appeared, throwing a punch that sent a fierce gust of wind crashing down on the Dark Flame Dragon, shattering the magic reflection armor that the dragon was putting on.

Seeing this, Kao Ping knew that the situation was hopeless. Although he still had Spell Card, they were exclusive to the Jinzo and were completely useless.

"... We cannot give up, we cannot give up until the very end! Metaphys Armed Dragon, evolve, accept the power of darkness, and succumb! Dark Armed Dragon!"

Chapter 302 Showdown Between the Beautiful Pavilion Owners

To help its companion evolve successfully, Dark Flame Dragon first used Fire Vortex to trap the Divergent Lizard Yihao, and then used the resistance of Fire-type to Fairy-type to actively resist the Moonblast released by Luin.

Taking advantage of this moment, the Metaphys Armed Dragon unleashed a dense dark aura, its armor becoming even more ferocious and sharp, turning completely black.

[Dark Armed Dragon (7-star) Dark]

[Lineage: Dragon, Evil]

[Level: 42]

[Attack Power: 2800 (3080)]

[Defense Strength: 1000 (1100)]