The incident with the Dark Markers was completely resolved, but after a brief chat with ZONE, Yugen understood that this dimension would not enjoy peace for much longer.
Currently, invisible forces are surging, and ZONE has lost the patience to slowly wear down the invaders from behind the scenes, ready to enter the decisive phase at any time.
For ZONE, the sudden arrival of the Duel King Yugen provided an unexpected strong reinforcement, naturally hoping to leverage his power to the fullest. Therefore, Yugen should have plenty of tasks in the next phase.
For instance, starting from the current preparation phase, taking over the Taiyi organization.
Yet, as Yugen thought, the Taiyi Emperors couldn't quite understand their divine decision.
Bearing the divine decree, Yugen swaggeringly arrived directly at the hideout of the Taiyi Three Emperors, beneath a void resembling a starry sky background.
Yugen glanced around casually: "Oh, so this is the domain of the Taiyi Emperor? In that case, this should be my office in the future?"
The space had a dark blue tone, like diluted cosmic ink spreading out. Countless small points of light flickered intermittently in the domain, as though distant stars were twinkling, yet even more dreamlike and enigmatic than a real starry sky.
At this moment, Jose and Luciano—the two Taiyi Emperors—were seated, staring in disbelief at Yugen.
"Why?!"
Luciano was bewildered, looking from Yugen to Jose in astonishment.
"Why? Why let this guy be our boss? What about our plan? Did we do something wrong, does the deity have opinions about us?"
Jose pondered for a while, then said, "The thoughts of the deity always surpass our understanding, beyond the grasp of mortals and ourselves."
Despite saying so, Jose's face was equally dark and somber.
Like Luciano, he also found it hard to accept ZONE's decision. But this was reasonable. They were serving well as the Three Emperors, then suddenly the announcement of a parachuted superior, especially one who previously clashed with them as an "anomaly."
Who could stand this?
Yugen, however, seemed unconcerned with their reactions, commenting to himself: "Placido isn't here... What a shame, I was hoping to meet that hot-headed fellow. We're sort of acquainting ourselves through combat..."
Jose x Luciano: "..."
It's just that Placido was out on business, otherwise, a fight might have already sparked.
"Therefore, as you know, from now on I'm your leader." Yugen smiled, "Looking forward to your guidance."
The two still wore strange expressions and did not reply.
Yugen raised an eyebrow: "Oh? So, are you planning to defy the will of your deity?"
Luciano's expression grew even more unpleasant. At this point, Jose spoke: "We dare not.
However, since the deity has arranged for you to be here, you should understand the necessity of 'Taiyi's existence and the sanctity of our mission. To lead this organization and guide human history onto the right track, capability is essential.
If it were incompetence, even as a divine decision... I'm afraid it would be hard for me to comprehend."
Yugen nodded: "Speaking with strength, quite reasonable. Okay, I understand."
In fact, he was mentally prepared for this. ZONE probably anticipated this happening when assigning him here, but knowing his ability, Yugen felt no pressure, and a show of strength during his inauguration would assist in future work.
"Well then." Yugen unfolded his Duel Disc, "To save time, why don't both of you come at me together."
Jose and Luciano exchanged a glance, their expressions quite interesting.
Why is this guy so arrogant?
They are two of the Taiyi Three Emperors, top generals under divine command, yet this person dared to take on two at once!
Luciano: "Hey you! Don't underestimate us..."
But before he finished, Jose stopped him with an outstretched hand, speaking darkly: "Interesting... Very well. Then let me see if the new Emperor has the strength matching that confidence."
"Duel!" x3
[Yugen, LP 8000]
[Jose x Luciano, LP8000]
It's yet another one-versus-many team battle, so Yugen didn't make adjustments, continuing the rules from the previous match against Yusei and the others. Each side has eight thousand Life Points, with alternating turns, Jose and Luciano will take turns to battle.
"I'll go first, draw a card!"
Jose took the first move.
Luciano shouted: "Don't hold back Jose! Show him our might!"
Jose said nothing, but his expression was grave.
He believed that since the deity appointed this person to Taiyi, there must be something extraordinary, and considering how this person had easily defeated Placido before, his abilities were not to be underestimated.
Daring to face two opponents certainly meant he had his reasons, thus Jose went all out right from the start.
"I normal summon 'Earth Core'!"
Earth Core, the critical initiation card held by Jose, "Meklord Emperor Ryoku." An unremarkable yellow metallic sphere appeared calmly on Jose's field.
[Earth Core, Attack Power 0]
"Then activate the Magic Card 'Chaos Flowering'!" (Original Card)
A magic appeared in Jose's field, the card depicts chaotic beams in red, yellow, and blue, all converging toward an immense dark silhouette in the back.
"'Chaos Flowering' can only be activated when there is no card of the same name in the graveyard." Jose stated, "It can destroy monsters on the field with 1000 or less Attack Power.
I destroy 'Earth Core'!"
Evidently, the card was specifically included to coordinate with the Meklord Emperor Core series.
Not much can be said about the Taiyi Emperors—starting hand always includes Meklord Emperor Cores, plus at least one card specifically designed to destroy the Core.
A bolt of lightning descended from the sky, shattering the Earth Core.
"The moment Earth Core is destroyed, its effect activates as well!" Jose spoke in a murky voice, "Special Summon the five parts of 'Meklord Emperor Ryoku∞' from hand, deck, or graveyard!"
[Meklord Emperor Ryoku∞, Attack Power 0]
[Ryoku Top, Attack Power 500]
[Ryoku Attack Department, Attack Power 1300]
[Ryoku Defense Department, Attack Power 500]
[Ryoku Carrier Department, Attack Power 700]
The yellow Meklord Emperor machine's carrier is a vast base, its arms are spherical cannons, its head gleams with bizarre dark red patterns, and the infinite loop of pure energy within the chest core spins continuously.
Meklord Emperor Ryoku∞, unite!
Luciano was thrilled: "As expected of Jose, immediately summoning our strongest Machine Emperor!"
"Ryoku is a special Meklord Emperor." Jose continued solemnly, "Machine Emperor's Divine Wisdom and Divine Sky both have their Attack Power equal to the sum of all Meklord Emperor parts on their field, which you probably already know.
But Ryoku doesn't gain Attack Power from other parts on the field.
The Attack Power of Meklord Emperor Ryoku∞ becomes the same value as the controller's Life Points!" (Original effect)
Luciano chuckled sinisterly: "Under team battle rules, our Life Points are shared. Hence, Jose's Ryoku attack power becomes..."
[Meklord Emperor Ryoku∞, Attack Power 8000]
Attack Power eight thousand!