Cyber Dragon's New Form / The Ace Returns

Alisa breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this. In order to save her trump card, she had refrained from using it no matter how strong the opponent she encountered. If Yuan Ying also had Xyz Spirit, her mentality would be unbalanced.

"Regardless, let's test the waters first to see the characteristics of the Cyber Laser Dragon."

The Cyber Laser Dragon swung its tail, aimed at Elemental HERO Core, and activated its armor, but ultimately fired nothing.

"The attack power is lower than I expected. It seemed very strong, but could it just be all show and no substance?"

The Elemental HERO Gaia's effect has lasted for more than one round. The Cyber Laser Dragon has regained its original attack power, and with the 600 points boost from the Attached Cyber Wing, the total has exceeded 3000.

Although this value is not something that just any Pokémon can break through, Alisa still believes that the Pokémon that Yuan Ying solemnly summoned and placed high hopes on could not be so simple.

"Regardless, there's no point in attacking..."

"A mere restricted Spell Card can be removed with a single 'Mystical Space Typhoon' spell."

As if guessing Alisa's thoughts, Yuan Ying played the newly crafted Spell Card, and a fierce Mystical Space Typhoon swept through, tearing "Level Limit - Area B" into pieces.

"As a trainer who can advance to the top eight, how can you pin your hopes on a single Spell Card? 'Mystical Space Typhoon' is an essential Spell Card for all professional trainers."

Of course, under normal circumstances, Yuan Ying prefers to use "R-Justice Judgment", after all, it is a D-rank card with low spirit cost and fast speed. In doubles matches, it can also destroy two Spell Cards. She will only consider "Mystical Space Typhoon" if she has already used it.

Without the restrictions, Elemental HERO Core immediately switched to battle mode, unleashing the High Horsepower of its Ground-type and Tackle.

"Our attack power is superior, use Dragon Pulse!"

Seeing that there seemed to be flames burning in the red gem on Elemental HERO Core's chest, and considering the name, Alisa guessed that it was likely a dual Earth and Fire type, so she abandoned Steel-type and used Dragon-type moves instead.

Without hesitation, the Cyber Laser Dragon opened its mouth and unleashed a shockwave.

When Elemental HERO Core was hit, he was momentarily stunned, as if he was about to be blown away. But then all the gems on his body suddenly lit up, and his momentum and strength surged. He forced his way forward against the Dragon Wave and crashed straight into the Cyber Laser Dragon.

The Cyber Laser Dragon was already on its last sliver of health; how could it withstand the damage from the type advantage effect? It exploded along with its Attached Cyber Wing!

Alisa frowned and asked, "What's going on?"

Yuan Ying explained, "When the Elemental HERO Core is attacked, his attack power will double."

Alisa wasn't surprised by what she heard; it was in line with her guess.

"Entering the graveyard with the Attached Cyber Wing can revive one 'electronic' spirit from either the Dragon-Type or Machine-Type. Return, Cyber Laser Dragon!"

A flash of light, and the Cyber Laser Dragon reappeared. Unlike other Pokémon that were resurrected with only a sliver of health, it inherited the life force of its Attached Cyber Wing and recovered almost half of its health.

This is the value of having the Attached Cyber Wing occupy a combat slot.

Yuan Ying said, "A meaningless revival. Elemental HERO Core only doubles its attack power for a brief moment in battle, so your Cyber Laser Dragon still can't activate its ability. And in terms of pure combat, Elemental HERO Core completely counters Cyber Laser Dragon."

Alisa put her hands on her hips, raised her head slightly, and hummed twice, saying, "Open your eyes wide and watch carefully. This is the true power of the Cyber Dragon that I developed, a power that no one else has ever mastered— the Polymerization the two primordial dragons into one, transforming into wings that soar into the universe, bringing about change to the world! Xyz Evolution, Cyber Dragon Nova!"

Suddenly, two phantom images, Cyber Dragon and Chimeratech Overdragon, appeared on the body of the Cyber Laser Dragon, quickly merging into one. Its body erupted with a mixture of black and white light, transforming into a completely new form.

[Cyber Dragon Nova (5th Rank) Light]

[Lineage: Steel, Dragon]

[Level: 42]

[Attack Power: 2100 (2520)]

[Defense Strength: 1600 (1920)]

[Machine-Type, effect: omitted]

The evolved Cyber Dragon flashes red light, fierce and violent, as if it has gone mad. Its body is pieced together from various forms. For example, the laser cannon on its tail is obviously the same as that of the Cyber Laser Dragon, the prototype of its skull is the Chimeratech Overload Dragon, and the prototype of its wings is the Cyber Phoenix.

The audience erupted in commotion; this was the second Xyz Form they had ever seen, and some trainers were especially excited.

Although You Zhi, the person involved, has publicly stated that Xyz Form is not a unique ability of Demon Lizard Yihao, many people still have doubts because there is no actual evidence. Now they can finally rest assured.

In a private room, Jasmine couldn't help but lean out and murmur, "So Cyber Dragon also has Xyz Form. Maybe I can try raising one too."

"Cyber Dragon in Xyz Form..."

On the field, Yuan Ying was slightly lost in thought, but then it dawned on her. "This couldn't have been something you trained in the last few days, so you must have already known about Xyz Form from You Zhi."

"Oh ho ho, now you understand who's closer to him, right?"

Alisa let out a affected, spoiled laugh, intending to provoke the other party.

However, having endured the oppressive power of the Egyptian Gods, Yuan Ying's spirit was incredibly resilient, and he wouldn't fall for such provocation. "Xyz is not an invincible form, and besides, your Cyber Dragon Nova is clearly much weaker than Warrior Yihao. Elemental HERO Core still has the advantage in terms of ability. Keep attacking!"

Elemental HERO Core erupted in flames as he charged toward his opponent with the powerful Flare Blitz.

Alisa scoffed, "Don't think only your Pokémon can go all out with attacks! Cyber Dragon Nova ability activates, consuming some of its life force to increase its attack by 2100 for one turn, then use Max Wyrmwind!"

The massive energy gathered on the Cyber Dragon Nova, then transformed into two streams of energy that shot forward, striking the Elemental HERO Core and unleashing a fierce burst of power, with its pair of dragon wings spinning at high speed.

In fact, even with its attack power boosted, Cyber Dragon Nova is still inferior to Elemental HERO Core, whose attack power has doubled. However, the latter can only activate its ability when attacked, while Max Wyrmwind's power is far stronger than Dragon Pulse. Elemental HERO Core simply cannot withstand it and is severely damaged before it can even unleash its doubled attack power.

Alisa said proudly, "Now you understand the power of Xyz Form, don't you?"

Yuan Ying did not answer, and there was not a trace of worry in her eyes.

This gesture quickly alerted Alisa, who hurriedly focused her attention on the battlefield. She was shocked to find that after Max Wyrmwind vanished, Elemental HERO Core was nowhere to be seen, leaving only a hole in the ground. Her expression changed drastically.

"Cyber Dragon Nova, watch out below!"

"Too late!"

Suddenly, Elemental HERO Core burst forth from the hole, unleashing a Dragon Punch that struck Cyber Dragon Nova, sending it tumbling and inflicting significant damage.

But that wasn't Yuan Ying's real goal; all she needed was the fact that her battle had hit her opponent.

"Elemental HERO Core's ability is activated. After the battle, you can choose one Pokémon on the field to destroy!"

Chapter 312 New Form of the Cyber Dragon

The red gem on Elemental HERO Core's chest fired a blazing beam of light at the Cyber Dragon Nova, as red as magma, which exploded violently upon impact, sending thick smoke billowing into the air.

Yuan Ying clenched her fist. The reborn Cyber Dragon Nova only had 4 stars of health. One Dig and Effect Destruction attack would be enough to defeat it!

Just then, Alisa on the other side said, "Use Max Airstream now!"

Amidst the smoke and dust, a massive tornado erupted, striking the Elemental HERO Core, who was suspended in mid-air with no way to dodge. The sharp wind blades tore at his battered body, as if slicing him with a thousand blades.

Elemental HERO Core inherited Elemental HERO Gaia's injuries, namely the destruction caused by a single Cyber Laser Dragon attack. Now, after taking two more Dynamax moves, and with its defense not being particularly high, it could no longer withstand the damage and exploded in mid-air!

Yuan Ying didn't look up at the Spirit Explosion in the sky, but instead frowned and asked, "Why wasn't your Xyz Cyber Dragon destroyed?"

Alisa generously explained, "With proper training, a Pokémon in its Xyz Form can double its original vitality, and upon exiting the Xyz form, it will revert to its original state proportionally."

While You Zhi previously released information about Xyz Form, he focused on how to train them, only briefly mentioning the abilities of Xyz Spirit themselves.

"I initially thought Xyz Form was just a burst damage method, but I didn't expect it to be both offensive and defensive..."

Yuan Ying, while amazed, showed no fear and waved her hand forcefully, saying, "Elemental HERO Core's special ability activated! When he is destroyed, revive a Fusion Form Elemental Heroes of 8 stars or below. Return once more, Elemental HERO Absolute Zero!"

In mid-air, the spiritual energy particles generated by the Elemental HERO Core's explosion suddenly converged and solidified. The Elemental HERO Absolute Zero, also of the white element, returned from the graveyard once again, freezing the ground upon landing and causing ice spikes to appear.

Since the reborn elf retains its state before death, Elemental HERO Absolute Zero is still in a low-health state.

Of course, both players on the field were well aware that Elemental HERO Absolute Zero's greatest threat was when he died; his remaining health was irrelevant.

Even though Alisa understood this, she was helpless. Her opponent had a base attack stat of 2500, so she couldn't just ignore it. In addition, the ability was triggered when the opponent left the field, not when they were sent to the graveyard, so even banishing Spell Card wouldn't prevent it.

If you can't avoid it, you just have to bite the bullet and face it.

Cyber Dragon Nova unleashed Max Wyrmwind once again. This time, Yuan Ying didn't even have Elemental HERO Absolute Zero use a move to block it, since Max Dragoon moves are powerful and have a wide range of attacks, so blocking it would be a waste of effort.

Thus, amidst the swirling of the enormous dragon wings, the newly reborn Elemental HERO Absolute Zero was once again sent to the graveyard, teetering between life and death. At the same time, his special ability was triggered as expected, unleashing a powerful blast of extreme cold that froze the entire arena.

Even with double the health, Cyber Dragon Nova couldn't withstand the destructive effect and immediately unleashed a Max Explosion, scattering intense spiritual energy that forced the two on the scene to cover their faces and steady themselves from being blown away.

Alisa's expression was just like Yuan Ying's earlier; she wasn't discouraged at all. Instead, she said with great interest, "Cyber Dragon Nova ability is activated. When it's sent to the graveyard by an opponent's effect, it will reappear in its Fusion Form."

"It even has a tomb-entry rebirth effect! What a troublesome form," Yuan Ying frowned. "The Fusion Form of the Cyber Dragon, could it be the Cyber End Dragon?"

"Unfortunately, my Cyber Dragon does not possess the form of the Cyber End Dragon. It has chosen a different evolutionary branch—gathering infinite power, transforming into the opposite of the final, soaring across the heavens, Cyber Eternity Dragon!"

[Cyber Eternity Dragon (10-star) Light]

[Lineage: Steel, Dragon]

[Level: 42]

[Attack Power: 2800 (2576)]

[Defense: 4000 (3680)]

[Machine-Type, effect: omitted]

Unlike the multi-headed form of Cyber End Dragon, Cyber Eternity Dragon has only one head, but its body is large and long, covering half of the arena, resembling a divine dragon lying in the clouds, giving people a strong visual impact.

However, due to inheriting the injuries from Cyber Dragon Nova, it only has one-third of its health remaining.

"It's actually Cyber Eternity Dragon..."

The Cyber Dragon series is a well-known Pokémon that is no less famous than the starter Pokémon. There is a lot of publicly available information about it online, so Yuan Ying knew the general effects of Cyber Eternity Dragon. She glanced at the "Call of the Haunted" that she had just crafted in her hand and could only helplessly cover it up.

She originally planned to revive Elemental HERO Absolute Zero with the "Call of the Haunted" effect and continue jumping around, but Cyber Eternity Dragon has the resistance to be targeted by effects and destroyed by effects when there is Fusion Form Machine-Type in the graveyard, and XYZ-Dragon Cannon just meets this prerequisite, which means that Elemental HERO Absolute Zero's characteristics are ineffective against Cyber Eternity Dragon.

"There's no other way but to confront them head-on."

Alisa reminded her, "Get your Elemental HERO Neos back in the game! The other Elemental Heroes are no match for Cyber Eternity Dragon."

Yuan Ying laughed and said, "My spirits aren't just elemental spirits."

"Oh, you have other types of sprites?"

"Haven't you already seen it?"

"When did I..." Alisa paused, then said somewhat uncertainly, "You don't mean Kuriboh, that weak Pokémon, do you?"

"Kuriboh is no pushover. All Pokémon possess boundless potential. Even a weak Pokémon like Kuriboh can evolve into a powerful form—donning its flying armor and displaying the power of a berserker's shattering blade to the world. Soar into the sky, Winged Kuriboh LV9!"

With a flash of light, a fierce-looking Kuriboh appeared on the field, clad in red armor with a pair of wings on its back and wielding Metal Claw.

[Winged Kuriboh LV9 (9-star) Light]

[Lineage: Flight, Steel]

[Level: 34]

[Attack Power:? (2000)]

[Defense Strength:? (2000)]

[Fairy-Type, Effect: While this card is face-up on your field, Spell Card activated by either player are banished instead of being sent to the Yugi. This card's ATK and DEF become 500 times the number of Spell Card in your opponent's Graveyard.]

"I never knew Kuriboh could take such a shape. It's truly an eye-opener."

The audience, including Alisa, gasped in amazement.

Because everyone always uses Kuriboh as a trap, even if someone occasionally tries to train Kuriboh and try to tap its potential, they will be limited by the opponent's pitiful base stats and 1-star HP, and will find that they can't beat any opponent and can't gain experience points.

Moreover, unlike most Pokémon that have gradual evolutionary stages, Kuriboh jumps directly from 1 star to 9 stars, a process comparable to Magikarp evolving into Gyarados. Without the Exp. Share gain experience, its training difficulty is extremely high.

"The attack and defense stats of Winged Kuriboh LV9 are 500 times the number of Instant-Activation Spell Card on cooldown."

"I only have four copies, so its attack and defense power is only 2000. That's no match for the Cyber Eternity Dragon."

"Not necessarily. Your Cyber Eternity Dragon has very little life force left; it might not be a match for Kuriboh."

The two sides faced off fiercely, neither willing to back down, and the two elves, whose sizes were vastly different, quickly began to fight.

Chapter 313 The Ace Returns

Factors that determine a Pokémon's strength typically include its ability, attack and defense stats, moves, star rating, lineage, etc.

Different people may have different opinions on the order of importance, but no matter who it is, they will put appearance last—personal preference is another matter.

However, this does not mean that the appearance of a Pokémon is irrelevant. At least it is evident right now that Cyber Eternity Dragon has used its size advantage to completely suppress Winged Kuriboh LV9.

On the field, Winged Kuriboh folded its body and shot out like an arrow, its body covered with a sharp aura that cut through the air – this was the powerful Flying-type move Brave Bird.

However, when this move hit the Cyber Eternity Dragon, it only left a shallow dent and did not cause much actual damage. In fact, the recoil made the Cyber Dragon feel somewhat dizzy.