The Final Evolution / Laughing Again

Perfectly targeted!

Alisa didn't stand on ceremony. After explaining, she immediately ordered the Pokémon to attack. A blinding light gathered between the teeth of the Rainbow Bridge Dragon, and this time it was its true exclusive skill, Rainbow Bridge Leap.

With her own unique characteristics sealed and only one star of life force remaining, the Neos Sage was powerless to overcome this predicament. To make matters worse, Yuan Ying's spiritual power was almost exhausted. She might be able to squeeze out another D-rank card, but she couldn't think of any D-rank card that could break through her current predicament.

"Never give up until the very end! Neos Sage, use the Aura Sphere!"

Even so, Yuan Ying showed no sign of discouragement.

As if sensing the trainer's will, the Neos Sage was equally determined. Instead of giving up, he gathered Fighting-type energy in his hands and launched it upwards.

"A pointless struggle. Our attack power is overwhelmingly superior. Rainbow Bridge Dragon's ability activates, sacrificing one Crystal Beast. This increases the attack power of this Pokémon by the amount of that Pokémon for the rest of the turn!"

Of the seven Crystal Beasts that were originally sent to the Graveyard due to the effect of "Ultimate Crystal Array," the "Crystal Beast Topaz Tiger" Pokémon Card was banished, and its phantom appeared on the Rainbow Bridge Dragon and merged into it.

Rainbow Bridge Dragon's attack power instantly surged by two thousand, almost double that of its opponent, unleashing a massive, multicolored beam that illuminated the entire dueling arena with dazzling colors.

In comparison, the Aura Sphere launched by the Neos Sage was like a carp swimming against the current towards a waterfall. Everyone believed that as long as the two collided, the carp would be easily swept away by the waterfall.

However, just moments before the collision, the Aura Sphere suddenly veered off course, arcing through the air and striking the Rainbow Bridge Dragon from the side.

The seven-colored light cannon struck the Neos Sage first, and unsurprisingly, his figure shattered and disappeared in the light. However, the Aura Sphere he fired did not disappear with him. It then struck the abdomen of the Rainbow Bridge Dragon, causing an explosion that significantly reduced its life force.

Rainbow Bridge Dragon inherited the injuries of the Ultimate Crystal Beast Rainbow Dragon, and with only one-third of its health remaining, it immediately became dangerous after taking this hit.

Alisa said, half admiringly and half helplessly, "Are you some kind of chewing gum residue that can't be chewed properly? Even when we're in dire straits, you still can't resist making things worse for others."

"I don't think it's a hopeless situation. As long as there are still Pokémon that can fight, the duel isn't over."

"So what? Don't forget I have one more elf to fight than you."

Alisa disagreed, as according to the intelligence she had gathered, the opposing side no longer had any powerful Pokémon.

"Soon we'll have the same number again. I'll activate 'Call of the Haunted' and revive once more, Elemental HERO Absolute Zero!"

Yuan Ying flipped over the last Spell Card, and a tombstone appeared on the field. Immediately, a chilling aura emanated from it, and its surface was covered with ice shards. With a "bang," it shattered, and the low-health Elemental HERO Absolute Zero emerged from it.

Is this the only trick you know how to use?

Alisa was nearly driven mad.

Yuan Ying calmly said, "As long as it works, that's fine. Elemental HERO Absolute Zero, use Ice Spin!"

Elemental HERO Absolute Zero spread his arms, releasing icy energy while spinning rapidly, charging towards Rainbow Bridge Dragon like a speeding ice top.

Alisa was helpless. Even though she knew the other party's purpose was to die, she couldn't just stand by and do nothing. After all, Elemental HERO Absolute Zero's attack power was not weak, and Rainbow Bridge Dragon's defense power was only 0. If she didn't want to be defeated in battle, she had no choice but to take the initiative to defeat the other party.

So, Rainbow Bridge Dragon used the Power Gem to summon a bunch of ancient fossils and hurled them at him. Elemental HERO Absolute Zero, who already had only a sliver of health left, exploded on the spot when he was hit.

Then, the familiar frost Storm reappeared, howling and sweeping across the entire area, destroying all the spirits.

However, Alisa showed no sign of panic. "I was prepared for this. Cyber Eternity Dragon's ability activates, sacrificing itself. This turn, my Fusion Form Pokémon cannot be targeted by my opponent's effects, nor can they be destroyed by my opponent's effects!"

The grayish-white Pokémon Card in her hand disappeared, and the phantom of Cyber Eternity Dragon appeared on the field, shielding Rainbow Bridge Dragon from the impact of the Ice Storm.

"Go ahead and revive me again if you dare?" Alisa challenged. "If I'm not mistaken, your spiritual power is exhausted; you can't create another Spell Card with resurrection effects."

"Before provoking others, why not look at yourself first? Ever since you summoned the Rainbow Bridge Dragon, you haven't been crafting any Spell Card."

"I do indeed have no spiritual power left," Alisa readily admitted, "But so what? Fighting with only elves is still to my advantage."

The Rainbow Bridge Dragon spread its wings and let out a long roar, as if to display its power in response to its master's words.

Yuan Ying remained silent, as if tacitly agreeing with the other party's statement.

"Hurry up and summon your last spirit; I can't wait to see you weeping and wailing."

"... Judging by the time, the effects of the Cyber Eternity Dragon have worn off; it's indeed time to summon the spirit."

Yuan Ying's words made Alisa feel uneasy, but before she could do anything, Yuan Ying swiftly drew Pokémon Card from the void. With a flash of light, a warrior wearing a green bodysuit and a red scarf around his neck appeared on the field.

"Masked HERO Gust ability is activated. When he is summoned to the field, the Attack of one of the opponent's Pokémon on the field is halved!"

With a single wave of his hand, a Mystical Space Typhoon shot out, entangling the Rainbow Bridge Dragon and halving its attack power permanently, with no time limit.

This effect is an object-targeting effect; it will not take effect if the Cyber Eternity Dragon's protection is still active.

Alisa immediately understood the reason. "You bastard, you deliberately stalled for time, how despicable!"

"Delaying time is a legitimate tactic. Ultimately, you fell for the trap and were too arrogant, thinking you had already won."

"Don't think you can turn the tide. Don't forget the Rainbow Bridge Dragon's characteristics; the reduced attack power can be completely made up for."

As they were talking, another Crystal Beast Pokémon Card was banished, and Rainbow Bridge Dragon's attack power increased rapidly.

Yuan Ying shouted, "This is the final battle! Masked HERO Gust, charge forward with all your might!"

Chapter 316 The Final Evolution

Without the interference of Spell Card, both sides can only use elves to decide the winner.

In this situation, the Aura Sphere launched by the Neos Sage before his death becomes exceptionally valuable, as it successfully brought the Rainbow Bridge Dragon's health down to the kill threshold.

Masked HERO Gust: Fighting-type /Flying dual-type Pokémon. A single Fighting-type move can take down Rainbow Bridge Dragon with zero Defense.

Thinking of this, Yuan Ying put herself in Alisa's shoes and realized there was only one way to deal with it, so she gave her spirit a look.

Masked HERO Gust stylishly gave a thumbs-up, indicating that he was all in his depth, and then soared into the sky with lightning speed, before unleashing a High Jump Kick, hurtling towards his opponent like a missile.

"Don't let the enemy hit you! Rainbow Bridge Dragon, retreat while using Rainbow Bridge Leap!"

As expected, Alisa decisively ordered Rainbow Bridge Dragon to use its exclusive skill.

Given the inability to withstand a random hit, disrupting the opponent's accuracy is naturally the top priority.

Then, the dazzling neon lights shone again, transforming into beams of seven colors that shot out.

Masked HERO Gust did not dodge or retreat. His High Jump Kick gathered a large amount of fighting energy, forming a cone-shaped force, and he charged forward against the seven-colored beam of light.

However, it seemed that the vision was affected by the light, or perhaps because the Rainbow Bridge Dragon had moved, the trajectory of the Gust of Wind was deviated and it was no longer on the same straight line as the Rainbow Bridge Dragon. It looked like the kick was about to miss.

Suddenly, a gust of wind pushed to the side, releasing a Mystical Space Typhoon from its palm. Using the recoil, it slightly changed direction and corrected its trajectory.

In the Quick Attack, before Alisa could react, High Jump Kick struck the Rainbow Bridge Dragon precisely, the powerful impact shattering its jewel-like, hard scales and piercing right through it!

The Rainbow Bridge Dragon, with a large hole torn in its chest, froze for a moment before letting out a mournful cry and transforming into a shower of spiritual energy particles in the intense explosion.

"How did you do it...?"

Alisa was about to ask in surprise when her gaze swept over the Masked HERO Gust, who had been sliding a distance on the ground. She was shocked to find that he was using the scarf around his neck as an eye mask to completely cover his eyes.

Yuan Ying frankly told him, "I guessed you would definitely have the elf use the Rainbow Bridge Leap, but this move isn't very threatening if you've prepared for it beforehand."

Reality isn't a Yugi; it's not like if you use a skill that reduces accuracy, even if I'm blind, my accuracy will be reduced.

Since I know you're using bright light to interfere with your vision, I'll just close my eyes and wear an eye mask to block out the light.

While sound localization might be difficult for others, for the spirit named after the gust of wind, manipulating air currents is as easy as eating and drinking.

Alisa was silent for a moment, then quickly composed herself and said, "Although you defeated my ace Rainbow Bridge Dragon, I still have one more spot to fight, while your Gale is injured."

"That's right, you still have a slight advantage in the situation, but the excitement of a duel lies in the fact that you don't know who will win until the very last moment."

Yuan Ying readily acknowledged the opponent's advantage without wavering in the slightest.

Seeing that she couldn't psychologically influence her opponent, Alisa could only think about the next Pokémon to go into battle. Because of the effect of "Ultimate Crystal Array", all the Crystal Beast had been sacrificed and it was not easy to retrieve them at the moment. At present, the only powerful Pokémon available were Ice Queen and Frostosaurus.

Both of these are Ice-type Pokémon, and they are mutually restrained by Masked Aura, so neither of them can gain an advantage.

The Ice Queen is stronger and has a higher star rating, but she only excels at ranged attacks. Once an opponent gets close, her strength will be greatly reduced. Unfortunately, her opponent is clearly a speed-type Pokémon, making it difficult for her to maintain distance.

As for the Frostosaurus, it does have a recently discovered trump card, but the risk is extremely high...

After quickly weighing the pros and cons in her mind, Alisa made her decision, drawing Pokémon Card from the void. "I have no choice but to take a gamble, so I've chosen you."

With a flash of light and a howling wind, a long-necked dinosaur covered in ice armor appeared on the field.

[Frostosaurus (6-star) Water]

[Lineage: Ice]

[Level: 36]

[Attack Power: 2600 (2860)]

[Defense Strength: 1700 (1870)]

[Dragon-Type, Description: Thanks to their dulled senses and sensitive nature, they possess a vitality that allows them to survive even the Ice Age, despite being covered in ice and snow, and their cold resistance is exceptionally strong.]

"Zeal, this is our last opponent. Let's go without regrets!"

"Frostosaurus, no need to worry, this battle is our absolute advantage, fight to your heart's content!"

Yuan Ying and Alisa simultaneously issued an exhilarating all-out battle command. Then, the two ignored the battlefield and focused their minds on squeezing out the last bit of spiritual power in their bodies to refine the final Spell Card.

The two Pokémon are nearly equal in ability, their lineages are mutually restraining, and one has no special ability while the other has no way to utilize it. In such a close match, a small boost, adding a weight to one's own side, could potentially decide the final outcome of this duel.

"Waaah..."

"Ugh..."

Even though the body is already empty, the person still tries to squeeze out, which is clearly a form of torture for both the mind and body.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the two of them really have no spiritual power. There are still some spiritual dregs left in the corners of their bodies that they usually don't care about. At this moment, they are going to gather all of these spiritual dregs together.

Both of them wore expressions of unbearable pain, but neither wanted to regret not having given their all afterward. So, driven by a strong will to win, they pushed themselves to their limits.

The two Pokémon on the field seemed to sense the will of their respective trainers and engaged in a fierce battle. Frostosaurus used Ice Pillar Crash, Masked HERO Gust retaliated with Aura Sphere.

Once the gust of wind closes the distance, engage in Close Combat, Frostosaurus will use Ice Spin to fling it away.

Neither side would back down, and because their lineages countered each other, they could inflict damage many times over, quickly reducing the other's vitality to less than half.

Alisa had more remaining spiritual energy and refined Spell Card first. However, it was a Spirit-Accumulating Spell Card, which would consume twice the spiritual energy if activated directly. So she could only cover the field first and wait for the spiritual energy to be automatically absorbed.

A short while later, Yuan Ying also successfully refined it. Without the slightest hesitation, she decisively launched it. "It seems I still got there first. I'll activate 'Duel Fusion'. When my Fusion Form Pokémon battles, its attack power will increase by the opponent's Pokémon's attack power!"

Powerful spiritual energy surged into the Masked HERO Gust, multiplying his abilities and greatly increasing his speed and strength. He instantly overwhelmed the Frostosaurus, easily shattering its ice armor with every punch, sending ice shards flying everywhere.

"Frostosaurus, use Ice Spin to move outwards!"

Alisa quickly realized that she also had "Duel Fusion" and was well aware of the card's limitations. Its attack power increase effect was not permanent, nor did it last for one turn; rather, it lasted until the current battle ended.

Upon receiving the instruction, the Frostosaurus spun rapidly, creating distance from its opponent and forcibly interrupting the battle.

However, after this strong attack, the difference in health between the two sides has widened. The Frostosaurus is covered in wounds and is panting heavily. In contrast, the Masked HERO Gust has an absolute advantage.

Seeing this, Alisa showed no panic or discouragement. She glanced at the face-down Spell Card and said, "If I remember correctly, Masked HERO Gust is a level 6, right?"

"So what if it is?"

Yuan Ying did not deny it; lying at this time would be pointless.

With her last ounce of strength, Alisa waved her hand, as if gambling her final courage. "I activate 'Synchro Material,' targeting one of my opponent's Pokémon, Synchro Evolution with the sum of my Pokémon's and the target's Star level—tracing back to the source of my genes, descending in my primal, wild form, bringing tremors to the depths of the souls of the world. Return, Transcendosaurus Frostosaurus!"

[Transcendosaurus Frostosaurus (12-star) Water]

[Lineage: Ice]

[Level: 36]

[Attack Power: 3600 (2880)]

[Defense: 2700 (2160)]

[Dragon-Type, Effect: ① This card cannot be destroyed by battle; ② While this card is in the Monster Zone, Dragon-Type monsters Special Summoned from your Graveyard cannot be targeted by your opponent's card effects or destroyed by them; ③ If this card is destroyed: You can activate this effect. Return 1 Normal Monster from your Graveyard to your Deck. After that, this card can be Special Summoned.]

Chapter 317 Laughing Again and Again

We lost.

When Yuan Ying saw that the Air Slash unleashed by the Masked HERO Gust was blocked by the Absolute Protection Barrier that appeared on the Frostosaurus's body, she realized that she could not win this duel.

Battle resistance isn't usually a particularly troublesome trait, and there are ways to overcome it. However, given the current situation where spiritual energy is depleted and other spirits cannot be summoned, it becomes an insurmountable wall of lamentation.

Furthermore, even if the opponent has no special characteristics, a 12-star character's HP is enough to determine the outcome of the battle.