"The Wooly Derivative and the Rose Derivative are simultaneously destroyed, and the World Tree's Flower Counters reach 6."
Yugen gestured towards the World Tree.
"Then, the World Tree's effect activates. The World Tree removes three Flower Counters to Special Summon a Plant Race Monster from the graveyard!
I remove three Flower Counters to Special Summon the 'Dandelion Lion' from the graveyard!"
[World Tree, Flower Counters 6→ Flower Counters 3]
[Dandelion Lion, Attack Power 300]
"The effect of the Black Garden Special Summons a 'Rose Derivative' on your field." Yugen smiled, "Then, King Tiger's effect destroys both the Dandelion Lion and the Rose Derivative.
Two Plant Races were destroyed, increasing the World Tree's Flower Counters by two."
[World Tree, Flower Counters 3→ Flower Counters 5]
"The Dandelion Lion's effect sends Dandelion Lion to the graveyard, Special Summoning two new Wooly Derivatives." Yugen stated, "Then, the Black Garden's effect Special Summons a new 'Rose Derivative' on your field."
If he still couldn't understand what was happening now, Mr. T was too dull.
His expression shifted dramatically, and he said in a deep voice, "This is… this…"
"Seems like he noticed now." Yugen squinted his eyes, "King Tiger's effect destroys all three new Derivatives. The World Tree receives two more Counters."
[World Tree, Flower Counters 5→ Flower Counters 7]
"World Tree's effect, remove three Counters to Special Summon a Plant Race Monster from the graveyard." Yugen said, "Remove three Counters to revive 'Dandelion Lion' once again!"
[World Tree, Flower Counters 9→ Flower Counters 6]
Each removal of three Counters revives Dandelion Lion, and Dandelion Lion with the corresponding Rose Derivative is destroyed, increasing the Counters by two. Dandelion Lion is sent to the graveyard, leaving two Wooly Derivatives, Black Garden summons another Rose Derivative, and King Tiger's effect destroys them all, increasing Counters by two.
Then remove three from these newly acquired four Counters, and the Dandelion Lion can be revived from the graveyard, repeating the cycle.
Each cycle consumes three Counters and gains four, profiting one new Flower Counter.
Yugen said, "After going through countless iterations of this cycle, eventually, the World Tree's Counters become…"
[World Tree, Flower Counters ∞]
Flower Counters Infinite!
He managed to create an infinite?
Mr. T was vaguely aware that disaster was looming, but he still forced himself to remain calm and even sneered, "Ha, so you went through all that trouble to fiddle out these infinite Counters, and then what?"
"Indeed, and then what? Let me think."
Yugen smiled slightly.
"You wouldn't really think the World Tree only has the effect to remove Counters and revive Plant Races from the graveyard, would you?"
Mr. T: "!"
"World Tree's other effect." Yugen stated, "By removing two Counters, you can destroy any card on the field. This effect isn't limited to once per turn; as long as there are enough Counters, it can be activated any number of times."
Mr. T: "!!!"
Nani!?
With infinite Counters, doesn't that mean...
"Remove four Counters." Yugen said, "Destroy the Gravel Rock King Kong and the backfield Cover Card, respectively."
The World Tree shot out two golden rays like sharp arrows. The mighty, colossal King Kong and Mr. T's last backfield Cover Card both were pierced by the golden arrows, exploding instantly into dust.
Mr. T's face twitched.
It's not just these two cards; under the World Tree with infinite Counters, even if there were five cards or ten cards, they could only be pulverized in an instant.
But that's not all yet.
"Remove two more Counters to destroy my own 'King Tiger' on the field."
Burn bridges after crossing, King Tiger had completed its mission, gloriously stepping down.
"Then remove another three Counters to revive a Plant Race from the graveyard. I Special Summon 'Dandelion Lion'."
[Dandelion Lion, Attack Power 300]
Seemingly weak and harmless to animals and people alike, this cute little dandelion was precisely the inconspicuous little fellow that created this utterly overwhelming infinite situation. Mr. T glared angrily at this little thing, not knowing what ruthless means the opponent was brewing to use these Counters against him.
Yugen merely showed a sunny smile.
"Then, I will activate the World Tree's final effect, which hasn't been used yet." Yugen stated, "By removing a Flower Counter, until the end phase of this turn, I can increase the Attack Power and Defense Power of a face-up Plant Race Monster on the field by 400 points."
Mr. T's breath caught.
One Flower Counter can increase by 400 points.
Now, with the number of Flower Counters the World Tree has…
Mr. T lost his composure, his eyes widened behind his sunglasses, staring at Yugen standing before the towering ancient tree, full of horror.
Does it mean this little dandelion is going to…
"Indeed, I will remove infinite Flower Counters from the World Tree."
Yugen chuckled, pointing at the little unassuming Dandelion Lion on his field.
"Each removal grants the 'Dandelion Lion' an increase of 400 Attack Power.
After removing infinite Counters, the Dandelion Lion's Attack Power becomes…"
[Dandelion Lion, Attack Power 300→ Attack Power ∞]
Just a small, unassuming dandelion, now its stature surged! The originally tiny form expanded more than tenfold in a moment, looking like nothing more than a mascot before, but once gaining a mountain-like form, it resembled a ferocious beast, the lion-shaped dandelion's head cast a large shadow, bringing god-like infinite pressure.
The little Dandelion Lion roared loudly, standing tall and proud, its power infinite.
Today, it is not just the little Dandelion Lion anymore.
Please call it—
—Dandelion God!
Mr. T faced the god-like infinite wind pressure conjured by the Dandelion, his face almost distorted, cursing incoherently.
On purpose, this guy is definitely doing it on purpose!
There are so many Plants in his graveyard, and not without high-level Plant monsters. But instead, he chose not to, specifically reviving this little dandelion, as if determined to give the finishing blow to him with the dandelion.
This is an insult! Absolutely a blatant insult!
"Dandelion Lion."
Yugen ordered casually, yet with a tone unlost in authority.
"Direct attack."
The Dandelion Lion proudly accepted the command, initiating what might be its first charge since its inception.
Hmm, the attack animation of the Dandelion Lion is as rare as the Chestnut Ball, something most duelists may never see in their lifetime.
The deadly charge propelled Mr. T skyward, leaving behind a long trail of black exhaust, still cursing mid-air.
[Mr. T, LP4000→LP0]