When it came to the final round, the Duel Club stadium was already surrounded by even more spectators.
"That Chazz Princeton versus Fujiki Yu Xuan. They're both highly anticipated freshmen this year."
"Haven't you heard? This is a grudge match; they've dueled before."
"Huh? Really?"
"Before school started, at the Moonflower Cup. Chazz was knocked out in the quarterfinals."
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At this moment, the senior sister was also seated in the high stands, analyzing: "However, I've observed him during his time at the Duel Club. Chazz Princeton is also very different from when he first started."
Her companion beside her asked curiously, "How is he different?"
"From his deck to his tactics, and many other aspects that I don't know how to describe, I'd say it's an all-around transformation. But as for how much stronger he's become, I can't really say."
"Well, since it's a grudge match, Chazz must really not want to lose this one, right?" The senior sister's eyes showed anticipation as she said this.
"Let's just watch closely and see where this duel will lead."
At this moment, both duelists had arrived at the final arena.
"Thanks to you, I didn't have an easy time with my two brothers after the last tournament," Chazz said in a low voice. "But this time will be different."
"Coincidence, I think so too. Today is not like last time." Yu Xuan smiled, unfolding his Duel Disk.
Chazz snorted, "Your composure can only last until now. Since enrolling, I've undergone a complete transformation. Let me show you my evolved dueling style, that of an elite among elites, one that has surpassed myself!"
"Duel!" x2
[Yu Xuan, LP 4000]
[Chazz, LP 4000]
"I'll take the first turn, draw!" Chazz said. "I activate the Spell Card, Spellbinding Circle! Draw two cards from my deck. However, this turn, I cannot activate any other Spell Cards, nor can I set any cards on the field." (Anime Card)
He added the drawn cards to his hand, then drew another card from his hand.
"I Summon Doru Dora in Defense Position!"
[Doru Dora, DEF 1200]
"Turn end."
Yu Xuan: "Then it's my turn, draw."
He revealed two cards from his hand at once.
"The effect of 'Machina Fortress' from my hand. This card can be Special Summoned from the hand or Graveyard by discarding Machine-Type monsters from my hand whose combined Levels are 8 or more. I discard 'Machina Fortress' itself, a Level 7 Machine-Type monster, and 'V-Jet Tiger,' a Level 4 Machine-Type monster, from my hand to the Graveyard. Forged in endless war, an indestructible fortress—
—Machina Fortress, Summon!"
Heavy treads crushed the ground, thick, massive cannons locked onto the target, and the heavy fortress stood before Yu Xuan.
[Machina Fortress, ATK 2500]
Chazz frowned: "This time, your deck is a Machine Union combination?"
Of course, at this moment, Chazz, upon seeing the discarded "V-Jet Tiger," was completely unaware that, to some extent, this was a deck that had been "NTR'd" from his own hands. In a way, it could be said to be an NTR across time and space.
"Machina Fortress, attack 'Doru Dora'!"
The cannon of the Machina Fortress lowered, and a golden blast crackled with leaping electrical arcs. The dragon's body was pierced, exploding into shattered pieces on the spot.
Yu Xuan: "Next, I set two cards. Turn end."
"At the end of the turn, 'Doru Dora's' effect activates!" Chazz said. "If this card is destroyed on the field and sent to the Graveyard, during the End Phase, it can be Special Summoned with its ATK and DEF both becoming 1000. However, this effect can only be used once per Duel!"
[Doru Dora, DEF 1000]
This was a "last will" monster that was also highly favored in the early real card game environment. Because it could trigger its "last will" effect whether it was destroyed by battle or by effect, it wasn't easy to completely remove in the early days. Furthermore, its regeneration ability activated only during the End Phase, making it even harder to interfere with.
Yu Xuan observed the regenerated Doru Dora on Chazz's field.
Another Dragon-Type monster. Was he really aligning himself with the Chazz from the manga timeline? The Chazz in the manga was truly a proper male second lead, far more impressive than the comedian in the anime. Ever since he obtained his exclusive spirit "Light and Darkness Dragon," Jaden in the manga could no longer defeat Chazz. Even the final boss battle involved Jaden and Chazz fighting two-on-one, giving the male second lead plenty of screen time.
If he could evolve in that direction, it would be a good thing for Chazz.
"It's my turn!"
Chazz drew a card.
"First, the Quick-Play Spell 'Mystical Space Typhoon,' destroy your left-most Set Card!"
A storm whirled up a Set Card, and black lightning struck, pulverizing the Trap Card. It was a "Bottomless Trap Hole."
Yu Xuan was not surprised; he merely shrugged. After all, he was dueling against him; it wouldn't be strange for Chazz's deck to be full of "Harsh Wind" and "Small Wind" cards.
"Next, I activate the Spell Card 'Card Destruction'! Both players discard all cards from their hand, then draw the same number of cards they discarded from their deck."
Yu Xuan, following suit, discarded and replaced his hand along with Chazz.
"Then I activate the Spell Card 'Trade-In'! Discard a Level 8 monster from your hand, then draw two cards from your deck!" Chazz said, "I discard the Level 8 'Tyrant Dragon' from my hand..."
He drew a monster card and sent it to the Graveyard on his Duel Disk.
"...Then draw two cards!"
He drew cards forcefully, creating an invisible whirlwind that ruffled the cloak-like hem of his blue uniform. Catching a glimpse of one of the two cards he drew, Chazz's lips curved.
"Here it comes." Chazz bellowed.
"Ever since I met you again at this Academy, all I've thought about every day is that moment at the Moonflower Cup. Countless nights I've been unable to sleep because of it."
Yu Xuan feigned surprise: "Why do you think about me every night?"
A "well" symbol appeared on Chazz's forehead. He was about to explode but immediately suppressed his anger. No, this is this guy's usual trick. Losing my composure is a minor thing; disrupting the flow of the duel is the major thing. I can't fall for it.
"...Today will be the day I overcome this hurdle and continue to advance. Watch me! I will completely crush you with the new, strongest power I've obtained, and bury my unbearable past!
The effect of 'Hardened Armed Dragon' from my hand! This card can be Special Summoned from the hand by sending one Level 8 or higher monster from your hand to the Graveyard! I discard the Level 8 'Interplanetarypurplythorny Dragon' from my hand and Special Summon 'Hardened Armed Dragon'!"
[Hardened Armed Dragon, ATK 1500]
Yu Xuan: "You have quite a few high-level monsters in your hand."
However, he recognized this card. Hardened Armed Dragon: a Level 7 or higher monster Tributed for a Tribute Summon that uses this card as Tribute cannot be destroyed by card effects. In early Yu-Gi-Oh!, this provided quite strong resistance to higher-level monsters. Many common removal/field-clearing Spells and Traps would be ineffective against this resistance, which was a significant protection in that era.
Of course, in modern Yu-Gi-Oh!, even "unaffected by any card effects" boss monsters often couldn't stand their ground.
It was clear that Chazz had indeed put effort into preparing for counters. Aside from bringing a bunch of "wind" cards, his monster effects also had various types of anti-counter resistance.
Chazz held up a card in his hand. At that moment, it was as if a dark current swirled and surged around his arm.
"Watch me, the new, strongest power I have gained! I offer 'Doru Dora' and 'Hardened Armed Dragon' on the field as Tributes!
The ultimate dragon of endless darkness, use that power of darkness to become a sharp sword that cuts through everything, and bring victory into my hands—
—Dark End Dragon, Summon!!!"
A dark vortex soared into the sky, like a terrifying entity manifested from darkness itself! Every scale shimmered with an eerie glow, as if condensed from the essence of night, forming an unbreakable, jet-black armor.
[Dark End Dragon, ATK 2600]
Yu Xuan: "!"
He had to admit he was a little surprised to see this thing. His first reaction was, Why can you use a Synchro Monster?
But then he immediately remembered, Oh, Dark End Dragon was originally an Effect Monster in the original story. In the GX manga, "Light End Dragon" and "Dark End Dragon" were both like alternate forms of Chazz's ace "Light and Darkness Dragon," representing its light and dark sides respectively. They were both Chazz's cards, and both were Level 8 Tribute Monsters.
However, after being made into real cards, they were modified into Synchro Monsters, which Yu Xuan had almost forgotten.
"This is the embodiment of my power now, 'Dark End Dragon'!"
Chazz's coat flapped in the airflow, and he stood with his arms crossed in front of Dark End Dragon.
"Today, I will cross the barrier and continue to advance!"
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