Relay Soul!
The Trap Card Yugi used against Dartz in the original work, which has the effect of altering the victory condition. Today, years later, this card has been made into a Physical Card — albeit with some minor text adjustments in effect.
Victory condition change. Although Life Points have hit zero, Z-ONE has not lost this duel. As long as "Duza the Meteor Cubic Vessel" Special Summoned by the effect of "Relay Soul" remains on the field, he cannot lose.
The destructive God's shockwave dissipated, revealing a massive steel body once more, its red shell reflecting a metallic luster. The eye at the center of the Cubic Evil God spun rapidly, bloodshot and furious.
Being unaffected by effects and immune to effect destruction, the abilities of the Egyptian God Monsters are naturally ineffective against it.
"This Monster cannot be defeated even by the power of a God?" Kaiba murmured.
Beside him, Kisara unconsciously reached out her small hand to hold onto his hem.
Now, the tricky problem was thrown back to Youyu's side.
"The final effect of 'Crimson Nova Trinity the Dark Cubic Lord' activates," Z-ONE said in a low voice.
"Huh? There's still a hidden effect?" Mokuba couldn't help but exclaim, "This is practically cheating! This one Monster has way too many effects!"
"When you take effect damage," Z-ONE continued, "the opposing player also takes the same amount of damage."
Everyone's complexion changed drastically.
"The damage given by Obelisk's 'Fist of Fury' is 4000 points, which means..." Jonouchi's face turned white.
"Oh no," Yugi also remarked, "if Youyu takes this damage reflection, then he'll...."
The eye on the chest of the Cubic Evil God widened, and its golden arms swayed like willow branches in the wind. Blue light emerged all over its body, akin to transparent blue flames, filled with boundless fury.
That's the power of Obelisk!
The Evil God withstood Obelisk's power and was preparing to return the favor in kind!
The Evil God vigorously swung its slender arms, and the light of destructive power illuminated its body, distinctly reflected on the bright red metallic shell. That wave transformed into a vortex-like punch delivered by another mighty destructive god in midair.
The divine power from Obelisk, 4000 points of reflection damage, could obliterate a person to dust with just a graze!
Youyu squinted his eyes, a golden flash appeared in the Duel Disk Grave Zone, and a black transparent shadow emerged behind him.
That's..... Makyura the Destructor!
"The effect of Makyura the Destructor!" Youyu said, "During the turn this card is sent to the Graveyard, I can activate Trap Cards from my hand.
So, I activate the Counter Trap 'Trap of Board Eraser' from my hand!"
The Counter Trap appeared in a critical moment, standing in front of Youyu. The overwhelming impact rebounded from the Cubic Evil God struck the Trap Card fiercely, swallowed entirely, as if it were a flood hitting an indestructible dyke.
"Trap of Board Eraser can be activated when receiving damage that is not battle damage from the opponent." Youyu explained, "Then select a card from the opponent's hand to discard."
All the damage was nullified. Z-ONE didn't utter a word or make any move, but the hand cards flipped over one by one, showing them to Youyu. Youyu selected "Indiora Doom Volt the Cubic Emperor" to send to the Graveyard.
The spectators finally let out a sigh of relief. Watching this duel felt like riding a roller coaster — without a strong heart, one couldn't handle it...
"Great, now the advantage has reversed." Jonouchi clenched his fist, "Although that Cubic Evil God is hard to deal with, according to the effect of 'Relay Soul,' as long as we defeat the 'Duza the Meteor Cubic Vessel' on the opponent's field, Youyu wins!
That Monster's attack power is only 1600; it should be easy to..."
"In the turn Obelisk activates its effect, it cannot declare an attack." Kaiba glanced at Jonouchi sidelong and said coolly, "Normal Monster is simply Normal Monster; they always think in very simple ways."
"This..... of course, I knew that!" Jonouchi mumbled, "But Youyu will definitely find a way!"
Indeed, Jonouchi had a point. Right now, Z-ONE's Life Points are already zero, and dealing any more damage is meaningless. You only need to defeat that "Duza the Meteor Cubic Vessel" for Youyu to secure victory.
"Once again relying on the effect of 'Makyura the Destructor' in the Graveyard, I can activate Trap Cards from my hand!"
Youyu waved his hand forcefully.
"I activate Continuous Trap 'Call of the Haunted' from my hand, to revive a Monster from the Graveyard in Attack Position on the field."
Z-ONE said flatly, "From the Graveyard, can you revive a Monster that can defeat 'Duza the Meteor Cubic Vessel'?"
Now, Youyu only had to casually revive any Monster from the Graveyard with an attack power above 1600 and take down Z-ONE's "Duza the Meteor Cubic Vessel" in battle to claim victory!
A card popped out from Youyu's Grave Zone; he picked up that card, slapped it onto the Duel Disc, and instantly, endless azure currents surged through the entire Duel Disc, accompanied by an electric crackling sound.
"The scorching gale sweeps across the earth, suppressing everything with absolute divine power..."
The ground shattered, and blue mist gushed up from the cracks. A gigantic shadow emerged, like a mountain slowly rising, tearing apart the land, revealing its scarlet, ferocious pupils.