"What is this power?!"
The first to react wasn't Serena or Saiou Mizuchi, who were watching the duel, but the Light of Destruction controlling the Shadow of Saiou.
The stronger the presence, the more they understood just how terrifying the card Tenjo Hikari was about to use!
"Wait—"
Thus, it absolutely must not let that card be activated.
"Activate Counter Trap, Magic Jammer... What, what's happening!"
"It's useless!"
Tenjo Hikari raised the card high, and countless thunderbolts converged from all directions.
"The activation of Super Polymerization cannot be countered, it's an invincible power!"
"Release the ultimate power!"
"Absolutely invincible!"
"Super Polymerization!"
"This—" The Shadow of Saiou stared in disbelief at the unfolding scene.
Even the Light of Destruction at this moment couldn't do anything and could only helplessly watch the card's activation.
It couldn't even reverse time at this moment!
The instant this card was activated, everything was already [decided]!
"I see..." Wave of Light finally realized it, becoming the first presence to understand the [truth].
"The possibility you possess to destroy countless dimensions isn't because of that unknown Otherworld God... is it..."
"Ahhhhh!!!" Tenjo Hikari held the card up, forcefully creating a Fusion Monster Card he didn't have, as the Super Polymerization madly drained his strength.
For victory, for everything.
In a daze, he felt his body lighten and his soul seemed to become ethereal.
"It seems, this power doesn't wholly belong to you." Seeing this, Wave of Light continued, "Indeed, it holds the power to destroy heaven and earth, seemingly the ultimate answer to fusion.
But!!
Before the fusion, you'll be [destroyed] by its power!"
Wave of Light chuckled as it shook its figure: "It seems, the answer for this world, ultimately, is... destruction."
Just as it spoke, suddenly, Tierra cursed under her breath and muttered, "Might as well go back to sleep!" Then she reached out and grabbed Tenjo Hikari's right hand. A burst of brilliance surged out from her body, several different silver-white archfiends emerged from her being, and together, they provided power.
Wave of Light froze in disbelief.
Flame Swordsman, Dark Flare Knight, Crystal, Alchemist, Thousand-Eyes Idol, One-Eyed Battle, A-Assault Core... countless allies of Tenjo Hikari manifested at this moment, offering their strength.
Meanwhile.
Dasher, Denier, Dreadmaster, Dogma, Dystopia, the heroes belonging to Ed, at this moment, appeared around Tenjo Hikari, providing him strength.
Tenjo Hikari felt the pain slowly diminish.
The light gently brightened.
The Fool, The Hierophant, Archfiend, The Sun, and... [The World] appeared beside Tenjo Hikari.
"What!?? What are you doing!!!" Shadow of Saiou shouted angrily.
But, this was not the end.
The spirits sealed in [Chaos Ruler], Ed and Saiou's figures completely appeared beside Tenjo Hikari, collectively touching that card.
"Fuse everything, transform destruction into rebirth—"
"Use... my power!"
"Fuse the Phoenixman on the field with the Malicious!"
The two monsters leapt high, into that massive vortex.
"The process of the world, humanity, and dueling is to shatter and re-create, purify everything, and ascend into a new form!
Fusion Summon!!!
LV 8!
Destiny Hero......."
In Tenjo Hikari's hand, a card materialized from thin air, promptly emitting a silhouette amidst purple light, forming a card full of cracks, seemingly about to shatter at any moment, was born into Tenjo Hikari's hand.
"Transform into an immortal hero!"
"Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer!"
Scorching flames surged upward, a hero waved his hands, spread his wings, and descended slowly.
Destruction, death, pain, but in the end, what came was—rebirth.
"Unexpectedly..." Light of Destruction was fully shaken.
Destiny Hero - Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer, LV 8, Dark Attribute, Warrior-Type, ATK 2500.
"This is... a hero born of fusion!" Serena exclaimed, covering her mouth, "All... the fusion of all powers..."
Tenjo Hikari panted heavily, bracing his hands on his thighs, arching his back, gasping as he asked, "Are you ready to repent, Light of Destruction?"
"...Interesting, truly interesting! Humans!" Wave of Light, upon seeing this monster's entrance, finally displayed genuine emotional fluctuation worthy of a living being, "I am indeed surprised you could use such a powerful card and not be destroyed yourself— however, it's ATK is only 2500, as long as Chaos Ruler is on the field, your monster can't activate effects!"
"Heh—When Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer is on the field, all monsters on your field—" Tenjo Hikari slowly stood upright, extending his right hand, catching the two monsters in the void before his eyes, "Decrease their ATK by X200 points for each [Hero] monster in my Graveyard!"
"...What! Yet another effect without activation?!" Wave of Light exclaimed.
"Currently, the heroes residing in my Graveyard are..."
Tenjo Hikari looked towards the Graveyard, one by one, the images of heroes appeared: "Wingman, Burst Lady, Phoenixman, Malicious, Denier, Divinity, Discman, Dystopia, totaling... 8 cards, so all monsters on your field lose 1600 ATK!"
"What?" Shadow of Saiou widened his eyes in shock.
Chaos Ruler, ATK: 3300→1700
Dark Ruler, ATK: 4000→2400
"Tsk..."
"Battle, Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer attacks Chaos Ruler!"
"Eternal Flame!"
The undying hero leapt into the air, engulfed in flames, destroying the monster that ruled light and darkness.
The excess flames scorched Saiou's body, lowering his Life Points.
Shadow of Saiou, LP: 8100→7300.
"But, the defense of the Dark Ruler is 4000!" Light of Destruction couldn't help but feel a bit relieved.
The Dark Ruler in Attack Position possesses the effect of double attack, but after the double attack ends, it will switch to Defense Position.
This defense of 4000 points, these two monsters simply can't surpass it!
"Because your Chaos Ruler on the field has been destroyed, I can activate the effects of the monsters on the field once more! Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer's effect! Once during either player's turn: destroy 1 card you control and 1 card on the field."
"What?!"
"I choose Phoenix Enforcer and your Dark Ruler!"
"Tch..."
Phoenix Enforcer ignited a raging fire, burning the Dark Ruler to ashes.
As a result, the field of Shadow of Saiou became empty.
"To destroy the Dark Ruler, you are willing to destroy your hard-earned ace. It seems..."
"Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer's effect!"
"...?"
"If this card is destroyed by battle or effect: Special Summon 1 'Destiny Hero' from your Graveyard during the next Standby Phase."
Tenjo Hikari gently tapped his forehead: "You haven't forgotten the name of Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer, have you?"
"Can revive its destruction effect?" Serena's mouth opened wide.
These three effects, each one sounds incredible, combined, it's no longer just 'incredible'!
"...Destruction, then rebirth, endless, reincarnation, and new life..." Tierra looked at Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer in the Graveyard with a surprised expression on his face, "I'm starting to like this card."
"Destruction...then...rebirth?" The figure of Wave of Light trembled madly; it seemed it could no longer hold on.
"Continue battle, Thunder Dragon Colossus, direct attack!"
Thunder Dragon Colossus charged forward, opened its huge mouth, and unleashed a storm of lightning at Shadow of Saiou, venting its grievance.
Shadow of Saiou, LP: 7300→4700.
"End of turn."
Shadow of Saiou was already bewildered, relying almost on instinct to draw a card from the Deck.
Light Barrier began to rotate and then automatically landed in Attack Position.
But at this moment, he didn't bother to be relieved.
Because—
That monster, Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer, reappeared on Tenjo Hikari's field!
"So that's how it is..." At this moment, Light of Destruction finally understood the meaning behind Tenjo Hikari's earlier words.
[Rewind time to the first turn, otherwise, you absolutely cannot win].
At this moment, even if time rewound to the beginning, Tenjo Hikari can directly use Fusion Destiny to summon this hero! From the very beginning, from the source, eradication all [Death][Destruction][Domination].
Because Thunder Dragon Colossus is on the field, Shadow of Saiou could not even add cards from the Deck to the Hand, even if successfully retrieved Wave of Light, it would only be an extra 300 points from the Continuous Spell Card!
And due to Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer's existence, whatever he summons, as long as danger surfaces, simply destroy it with Phoenix Enforcer!
Wave of Light looked at the scene in shock.
It seems... defeated?!
There's no room for manipulation!?
Clearly possessing over eight thousand Life Points, invincible monsters, talent to control destiny, and yet—he lost?
Moreover, lost seemingly without any means of redemption!
"Defense Summon Lover."
His cloned Shadow of Saiou continued to duel, even though anyone can see he's doomed to lose, he persists.
Is this...a duel?
"It's pointless; at the end of your turn, I'll destroy Phoenix Enforcer, then destroy your Lover!"
"My turn—draw. Rise again from destruction, undying hero!"
The Phoenix burning with fire, returns from the Graveyard, seemingly merging with Ed's image.
Through the duel, Tenjo Hikari had cycled through nearly all Fusion Cards in the Deck, only then achieving this scene.
He smiled.
"Battle, Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer and Thunder Dragon Colossus, direct attack!"
Phoenix Enforcer blazed forth, while Thunder Dragon Colossus spewed lightning.
"Ahhh—"
Shadow of Saiou, LP: 4700→0.
Amidst the thunder and flames, Shadow of Saiou's Life Points dropped to zero.
He slowly straightened his upper body, kneeling to the ground, dazed, opening his mouth, emitting countless glowing white lights, and the figure slowly began reverting to an ordinary human form.
As the light started dissipating, Tenjo Hikari noticed, the radiant energy converged on the tower began fading, and Tenjo Hikari, who had forcefully summoned Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer, gradually started recuperating.
This light, initially supposed to destroy everything, shatter everything, as promised, began slowly restoring Tenjo Hikari's body, repairing his losses.
He looked at the card in his hand, which gently disintegrated like ice into fragments in the air, but that power remained within Tenjo Hikari and Ed's Deck.
"Really...it showed me an unbelievable scene."
The world, the cosmos, everything reappeared beside Tenjo Hikari, appearing around him, placing him within the universe.
Tenjo Hikari's heart slightly skipped a beat.
It seemed it was time to confront Wave of Light.