God / A Fine Young Man Who Protects the World

[Instant Spell: Mask Change]

[Effect: Evolve one "HERO" spirit into a "Masked HERO" form of the same type]

Elemental HERO Stratos suddenly emitted an evolutionary glow, as if a transformation belt had been activated. He changed into new clothes, put on a helmet, wore a green bodysuit, and a red scarf fluttered in the wind.

[Masked HERO Gust (6-star) Wind]

[Family: Flight, Fighting-type]

[Level: 30]

[Attack Power: 2200 (2200)]

[Defense Strength: 1800 (1800)]

[Warrior-Type, effect: omitted]

"Mask Change, a completely new way for HERO to evolve, you've surpassed me..."

The masked man wavered again, then clutched his head and groaned in pain, losing all will to command the elves in battle.

Seeing this, Yuan Ying became even more worried, but also realized that this was the best opportunity. She immediately said, "Activate the Masked HERO Gust effect. When he enters the field, reduce the attack power of one Pokémon by half."

With a wave of his hand, HERO Gale unleashed Mystical Space Typhoon imbued with cursed power, instantly reducing the Evil Blade Demon King's attack power to less than 2000.

The masked man, enduring the pain, said, "It's just a weakened version of Great Tornado Hero. With effects like this..."

Yuan Ying said, "It's not over yet! Masked HERO Gust activates his second ability, paying 500 life points to return a Spell Card to its owner's hand."

HERO Gust swung his other hand, and with Mystical Space Typhoon, the Seal of Orichalcos was bounced back into the masked man's hand.

"All-out attack! Luin, use the Moonblast!"

"Zeal uses Close Combat!"

Fighting-type moves are doubly effective against the Steel/Dark Evil Blade Demon King Lord was about to dodge, and Evil Blade Demon King Wild Cyclone about to take the initiative to block the attack, the masked man shouted, "Don't move!"

Evil Blade Demon King: "@#￥%&"

He was instantly immobilized and could only watch helplessly as the two spirits opposite him charged toward him menacingly.

(Note: Regarding the card "The Seal of Orichalcos," some say its animation effect is that it cannot leave the field or be negated, but the animation doesn't accurately explain its effect. After Yugi's failed attempt to destroy it, Rafael said, "Only by using the power of Orichalcos can the Seal of Orichalcos be eliminated." So, what constitutes elimination? As a partner, Upper Deck released a promotional card for Orichalcos in 2005, whose effect is as mentioned above: resistance to negation, destruction, and banishment, excluding bounce.)

Chapter 211 God

After the Seal of Orichalcos was deflected, the six-pointed star's light on the field also disappeared, but the Dark Duel did not stop.

Although the Evil Blade Demon King's attack power was reduced by half, it could still hold out for a while if it were to fight at full strength. However, its master had given an order not to disobey, so at this moment it could do nothing but curse.

Under normal circumstances, even if the trainer's spiritual power level is higher than the Pokémon's star rating, the Pokémon still has considerable autonomy and can refuse to obey commands it does not want to follow.

However, in a formal duel, the trainer's commands are amplified by the Duel Barrier, just like a magician using Command Spells to command a Servant, making it impossible for the Pokémon to resist.

Thus, the Evil Blade Demon King could only obediently endure the combined attack of the Masked HERO Gust and the Ruin, Goddess of Destruction, and died with resentment, exploding into countless particles of spiritual energy. Luin, who was of a lower level, immediately leveled up twice.

Under the influence of the Dark Duel, the masked man suffered another intense Psychic Shock. This time, he could no longer concentrate on resisting and immediately fainted.

One of the duelists lost consciousness, and the black mist enveloping the three began to dissipate.

Yuan Ying rushed forward to investigate the situation. You Zhi was highly wary of Dartz, who had not yet appeared, and did not lower his guard just because the masked man had lost consciousness. Therefore, he immediately noticed that something was wrong.

"Get out of the way!"

The masked man suddenly threw a punch at Yuan Ying, the force of which was fierce. Fortunately, You Zhi stepped forward in time and pulled her away, avoiding the sneak attack.

"What happened? Father woke up so quickly?"

Yuan Ying watched with lingering fear as the masked man got up from the ground. At the same time, the ground flashed with green light, and the Seal of Orichalcos re-emerged.

"It's not your father; his body is being controlled by another consciousness."

You Zhi explained.

"Such keen intuition, young man. You possess extraordinary power within you. Would you be willing to join us and become a guide for the new world?"

The masked man had his head down and his arms hanging limply, looking just like a zombie.

"The guide to the new world? So you want to destroy the old world, right?" You Zhi scoffed. "Let me guess your motives. You found this world corrupt and full of evil, and felt that humanity couldn't overcome its own dark side. So you listened to the bewitching of some Evil God who was proficient in fraudulent terms and decided to destroy the present world and create a new world without evil. No way, no way, these days no one would be a villain for such an old-fashioned reason, right?"

"..."

The masked man's controller paused for a long while before speaking, "Haven't you ever witnessed the evil of the world, the darkness of the human heart?"

"You've seen it, so what? Your logic is as ridiculous as assuming that everyone in a country is a thief just because you find thieves in it. This world has evil and justice, darkness and light. You're not a rat, why do you insist on crawling into a stinking ditch? Be sunny, cheerful, and optimistic. Look at the good deeds of others and fill your heart with positive energy. It's normal for working-class people to be oppressed and resentful. Where do you, a top-class person, get such resentment? You usually exploit and oppress the people and say stupid things like 'Why don't they eat cake?' That's the kind of behavior that suits your social class."

"... It sounds like you know who I am. Heh, I'm getting more and more interested in you."

"But I'm not interested in villains with outdated and antiquated ideas like yours. If you've got the guts, show yourself. What right do you have to criticize the darkness of the human heart if you can only hide in the shadows and manipulate other people's bodies?"

"What you say makes sense, but it's not convenient for me to show up right now. How about this, I'll give you two a test. Once you pass, you can leave with your people."

You Zhi had been observing his opponent, but unfortunately, he couldn't find an opportunity to make a move.

Yuan Ying said impatiently, "Bring on whatever test you face—I just hope you'll keep your word."

"Don't worry, I never lie."

A void rift suddenly appeared above the masked man, and a Pokémon Card slowly fell from it, spinning continuously as it went.

You Zhi and Yuan Ying had no time to observe the spirit on the card, because a suffocating and terrifying sense of oppression emanated from the Pokémon Card, even surpassing that of the original Phantom Emperor, causing them to tremble uncontrollably.

At that moment, You Zhi felt as if the background music of "God's Descent" was playing in his ears.

"When it arrives, scorching winds will sweep across the land, and the living will become corpses! Descend, Obelisk the Tormentor!"

As the Mind Control chanted excitedly, the earth shattered, and a colossal blue giant emerged from it, radiating a violent aura that seemed capable of easily destroying everything.

[Obelisk the Tormentor (10-star) God]

[Faction: Fighting-type, Ground]

[Level: 70]

[Attack Power: 4000 (4800 + 500)]

[Defense Strength: 4000 (4800)]

[Divine-Beast-Type, Effect ①: If this card is Normal Summon, you must Tribute 3 monsters to Summon it. This card's Summon cannot be negated.]

②: This card is unaffected by Trap Card, cannot be destroyed by card effects, is unaffected by monster effects other than Divine Attribute, and is negated by Spell/Monster effects during the End Phase of the turn.

③: Control of this card will not be transferred.

④: If this card is Special Summoned, it cannot attack. During the End Phase, this card is sent to the Graveyard.

⑤: You can activate this effect by Tributing 2 monsters on your field. Destroy all monsters on your opponent's field and inflict 4000 Life Points damage to your opponent. This card cannot declare an attack during the turn this effect is activated.

⑥: You can activate this effect by Tributing 2 monsters on your field. This card's ATK becomes infinite until the end of the turn, and it forces an opponent's monster to battle. This effect can also be activated during your opponent's turn.

When Yuzhi saw the densely packed effect descriptions from the cheat program, You Zhi was dumbfounded.

Although I was mentally prepared when I encountered the Three Sacred Beasts Obelisk the Tormentor with the same original effects. What the hell is this fight?!

The Obelisk the Tormentor of the Spirit Duel is even stronger than the original cards, because even when facing an opponent with higher attack power, you have to fight to find out who wins.

The Three Egyptian Gods hold a lofty position, beyond the control of ordinary people. Forcibly summoning them will only result in a backlash, causing anything from madness to death. However, the Obelisk the Tormentor at this moment has a six-pointed star rune on its forehead, clearly influenced by the Seal of Orichalcos.

"There's no other way. Let's escape first, and then we'll figure out how to save your father."

You Zhi has no qualms about running away if he can't win, and thoughts like "his dignity doesn't allow him to flee without a fight" simply don't exist in his mind.

To fight against such powerful enemies as the Three Egyptian Gods, one must be fully prepared. At the very least, one should bring along the Phantom Emperor to share some of the mental pressure.

However, when he urged Yuan Ying to leave, he found that she was pale-faced, standing frozen in place, not daring to move an inch, clearly terrified by the divine power!

"Hehe, ordinary people can't withstand the awe of the gods after all. Rather, it's surprising that you can keep moving. I'm becoming more and more interested in you. How about you reconsider your previous suggestion?"

"If you want to recruit someone as a follower, at least show your face. Your evasive approach shows absolutely no sincerity."

If the opponent dares to show their face, You Zhi will disregard all martial ethics; dealing with a trainer is much easier than dealing with Obelisk the Tormentor.

Unfortunately, the other party was equally cautious.

"That's truly a pity. Since you won't agree, then we'll have no choice but to make you both disappear from this world. Obelisk the Tormentor, use God Hand Crusher!"

The Obelisk the Tormentor let out a furious roar of resentment. Constrained by the power of the barrier, it had no choice but to obey orders, raising its right hand and gathering terrifying divine power, about to unleash a world-shaking punch.

Feeling himself firmly locked in by the aura, You Zhi knew that fighting for his life offered a sliver of hope, while escaping meant certain death. He decided to risk his life and use the "Heaven-Ravaging Fist" to try and create an opportunity to escape.

"Uria, Lord of Searing Flames, unleash the Hyper Blaze!"

Suddenly, a Storm of fire roared down from the sky above the city, striking the Obelisk the Tormentor.

The Obelisk the Tormentor showed no fear whatsoever, unleashing a punch that shattered the void towards the sky, directly destroying the Storm. The residual force remained, but it was dodged by the Uria, Lord of Searing Flames.

"Run!"

The man riding on the Uria, Lord of Searing Flames urged.

Upon closer inspection, You Zhi realized that the other party was none other than Marik, the leader of the Ghouls Group.

What kind of script is this? Has Marik really become a sunny boy?

Chapter 212 Good Men Who Defend the World

Marik, the boss of the original Battle City Yu-Gi-Oh!, Tomb Keeper Clan. He participates in the Duel Links tournament in order to avenge himself against the Pharaoh. He wields one of the Three Egyptian Gods the Winged Dragon of Ra.

Because of his habitual use of unorthodox card decks and his unparalleled facial expressions, he is affectionately called "Sunshine Boy" by his fans.

It must be explained that the above are all manifestations of Marik's dark personality that emerged after experiencing the cruel tomb-guarding ritual. Although his outward personality is not a harmless person and can even give people a gloomy impression, his behavior is undoubtedly closer to that of a normal person, especially after being defeated by the Pharaoh, even his expression became much gentler.

Riding on the back of the Uria, Lord of Searing Flames at this moment is the face of the character, Marik. Due to preconceived notions, and after comparing him with the dark personality in the original work, You Zhi genuinely thinks this guy looks very sunny.

As one of the Three Sacred Beasts, the Uria, Lord of Searing Flames immediately attracted the attention of the Obelisk the Tormentor and its operator upon its appearance.

This was the perfect time to retreat, but You Zhi observed the battle and found that although Obelisk the Tormentor Uria, Lord of Searing Flames was at a disadvantage against Titan, they were fighting evenly. In particular, Dartz did not personally appear, unlike Marik who could provide strong support on the spot. So he immediately had a plan.

"Hurry up and leave! Once they show up with the other Three Egyptian Gods, you won't be able to leave even if you want to!"

Marik assumed that You Zhi saw him fighting to a standstill and thought he had a chance of winning, which made him extremely anxious.

Ignoring them, You Zhi summoned his two strongest spirits, the Celestial Gold Knight and the Icejade Aegirine. The former unleashed endless sword energy with his sword, while the latter condensed water into ice and shot out dense ice spikes, both attacking the Obelisk the Tormentor.

"Do you think this kind of attack can threaten God? How ridiculous!"

The opponent's tone exuded unwavering confidence. The Obelisk the Tormentor held its arm horizontally in front of it, enduring the attacks of the three elves, then suddenly swung its arm, unleashing a torrent of divine power—

However, they were unable to deflect all the attacks.

Celestial Gold Knight and Icejade Aegirine are no ordinary Pokémon. Their Fairy-type and Ice-type are super effective against Obelisk the Tormentor, and when combined with Uria, Lord of Searing Flames's aerial attacks, Obelisk the Tormentor, though powerful, cannot ignore the combined attack of the three Pokémon.

The Seal of Orichalcos on the ground shone even brighter, radiating even more powerful spiritual energy. Clearly, the controller felt somewhat humiliated and began to take things seriously.

This was exactly the moment You Zhi had been waiting for. Taking advantage of the steam generated by the collision of the Flame and ice pillars, he spread his five fingers, Mindscape Projection, and the Black-White Spiral Sword appeared in his palm. With a gentle wave, the arc-shaped sword energy silently slashed out along the ground. When it approached the masked man, it suddenly shot upwards and accurately sliced across the man's cheek.

Snap!

The mask shattered in two, and the man staggered before collapsing to the ground. At the same time, without the medium of transmission, the power attached to him weakened significantly, and even the light of the barrier dimmed.

"A great opportunity!"

Marik's eyes lit up, and as he played a Spell Card, he commanded the Uria, Lord of Searing Flames to use his exclusive skill Hyper Blaze.

The Storm, imbued with divine power, descended once more. The already precarious the Seal of Orichalcos could no longer withstand the pressure and collapsed. Without the barrier's control, the Obelisk the Tormentor would not obey the orders of an unrelated party. It snorted angrily, its form dissipated, and it returned to the Pokémon Card.

A rift appeared in the void, and just as the Obelisk the Tormentor's Pokémon Card was about to fall into it, a hand suddenly reached out and intercepted it.

"Are you stupid? Who told you to be so arrogant as to not show up?"

You Zhi laughed and snatched the Obelisk the Tormentor. At the same time, he picked up the unconscious man on the ground and quickly retreated. Without the intimidation of the divine power, Yuan Ying also regained her mobility. However, thinking about her previous behavior of holding them back, she couldn't help but feel ashamed and guilty.

"Stay here, all of you!"

At that moment, an overwhelmingly angry will emanated from the heart of the city, accompanied by a surging torrent of divine power.

You can't keep her.