I'm in Yu-Gi-Oh!, but I'm also in Machine Ascension.

[Defense: 2000]

...

"Wow, you really managed to create the [Red-Eyes Black Dragon] so quickly..."

Upon seeing this powerful dragon monster, almost comparable to the Blue-Eyes White Dragon in the origin story, appear, Yufeng felt a slight sigh at the opponent's extremely smooth operation.

At that very moment, as he watched the giant dragon arrive as summoned, a satisfied smile instantly appeared on "DARKNESS's" lips:

"Hmph... With the arrival of this card, I will begin the prelude to my great victory!"

...

"but--"

Soon, witnessing the black dragon's appearance and hearing DARKNESS's passionate voice, Jaden Yuki, unlike Asuka's astonished expression, smiled and shook his head:

"Don't worry, although this dragon is really strong, it's just a [normal] monster, and if it boosts Yuuka-senpai's attack power..."

"That's absolutely unbelievable!"

And accompanied by the leisurely voice of the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Marufuji Ryo quickly nodded slightly:

"indeed..."

But in that instant, seeing everyone's reaction, the black-haired boy hidden behind the DARKNESS mask shook his head slightly, let out a chilling laugh like a demon from hell, and then played a Normal Spell card from his hand into his Spell & Trap Zone. The card depicted a black dragon breathing fire, exactly like the one on the field, and was identical to the one depicted by the Red-Eyes Black Dragon.

"Huh huh huh~"

"It seems it's time for the first blood to be shed in this duel—"

"After summoning this [Red-Eyes Black Dragon], I immediately drew a corresponding [Black Flame Bullet] from my hand: During the turn this card is activated, [Red-Eyes Black Dragon] cannot attack. You can target 1 [Red-Eyes Black Dragon] in your Monster Zone; inflict damage to your opponent equal to that [Red-Eyes Black Dragon]'s original ATK."

...

In an instant, the moment "DARKNESS" targeted its [Red-Eyes Black Dragon], a burst of flames immediately erupted from the dragon's mouth:

"roar~"

With a roar from a giant dragon, flames surged forth.

Youfeng's health was instantly reduced by 2400 points!

[Wind: LP4000→1600!]

"Good heavens... because it attacked first, there's absolutely no cost to chip away at the opponent's health? That punch... left Senior Youfeng with almost no health..."

Soon, to everyone's surprise that the other party would resort to such a tactic, and still unsure of the other party's true identity, Tenjouin Asuka immediately became serious and looked at the other party with great vigilance.

At that instant, due to the [Dark Duel], after enduring this attack, a very foul and thick black mist instantly filled the ground where Yufeng stood.

Within the black mist, countless pure black arms, representing pure evil power, spiraled upwards, completely restraining Youfeng's body—

"Senior Youfeng—"

"Teacher Youfeng—"

Soon, amidst the simultaneous exclamations of surprise from the "jellyfish-headed" boy, Judai Yuki, and Ryo Marufuji, their expressions immediately turned serious and tense.

"As a result, due to the soul corruption from the [Dark Duel], Senior Yuuka's mobility has been greatly restricted..."

"I've heard that many duelists have fallen into this predicament...making it impossible for them to duel...and ultimately causing them to lose the match..."

"They even fell on the eve of victory—"

After a brief moment of contemplation, Jaden Yuki nodded in remembrance:

"For example, Mr. Jonouchi, who created the legend of 'The Death of Jonouchi'..."

...

Upon hearing Yuki Judai solemnly utter the name "Yellow Hair," Yuuki shook his head helplessly.

"How pathetic... to be compared to mere mortals by the Jade Emperor..."

—Katsuya Jonouchi: ? ? ? Are you being polite?

Just as he finished complaining, he seemed to hear a protesting voice from the "yellow-haired boy" Katsuya Jonouchi, who was also very dissatisfied.

At this moment, having completed the blood-draining action, the mysterious young duelist wearing a black mask inlaid with precious gems glanced at Yufeng, who was "completely trapped in his own trap," with great satisfaction and arrogance.

After placing a card in the back row, the first turn, which was a strong first turn, ended immediately.

"Then... let me see just how strong your resistance and struggle can be—Youfeng!"

"My turn is over!"

...

At that very moment, everyone gasped in shock:

"From now on, Senior Yuuka will have to fight entirely on willpower...but—"

After a brief moment of reflection, Ryo Marufuji confidently glanced at the deck displayed on the massive, silver-white Odd Reading Disk atop Yuuki's arm, a slight smile playing on his lips:

"If Teacher Youfeng were using the invincible [Sebastorg], everything... should be completely fine, and he could easily crush [Red-Eyes Black Dragon]..."

As Marufuji Ryo's confident voice rang out, Tenjouin Asuka, dressed in a skirt, and Yuki Jaden, the boy with the "jellyfish head" hairstyle, nodded in agreement.

Everyone's gaze instantly focused on You Feng.

...

"My turn... um..."

As he struggled slightly to resist the constraints imposed on his body by the [Dark Duel], Yufeng frowned, his expression slightly contorted, and reached for his Duel Disk to draw a card.

"Draw a card!"

Soon after drawing the typical silver-white Machine-Type Dragon monster card, Youfeng immediately played it onto the field:

"First, according to the card effect, at the moment when only you have a monster on your field, I will Special Summon an invincible [Cebatorgon] from my hand in face-up Attack Position!"

In an instant, as the 5-star monster card was unleashed, the magnificent silver-white mechanical dragon, which had been floating on Yuu's shoulder protecting its master from the corrosive power of [Duel of Darkness], roared and instantly appeared amidst the spreading electricity:

【Electronic Dragon】

[Race: Mechanical]

[Attribute: light]

【Level: 5】

[Attack power: 2100]

[Defense: 1600]

...

Soon, upon seeing this indeed classic opening stance, Wang Tenglong, a distinguished successor of the [Electronic Style] and a loyal student of Youfeng, also raised his arms in a rallying cry:

"Yes! That's right! That's exactly it!"

"The great Cyber ​​Dragon has returned to his home turf!"

But the next second—

Yufeng also played two [Monster] cards from his hand in quick succession:

"Then, according to the [Cyber ​​Dragon - Four Styles]: This effect can be activated if you successfully Normal or Special Summon [Cyber ​​Dragon]. Special Summon this card from your hand in Defense Position... and summon it to the field!"

"Then, I will use these two electronic dragons as a sacrifice for a superior summon—Come forth! My strongest servant—[Dark Magician]!"

...

Marufuji Ryo: ???

Asuka Tenjouin: ???

Yujo Judai: ???

The moment the three of them turned their gazes to Youfeng, the face of [Sebadorgon], who was entirely made of machinery, instantly darkened.

In that instant, even the sensitive and perceptive Asuka Tenjouin felt an incredulous shock as she looked into the orange-yellow eyes of this [electronic dragon]:

Electronic Dragon: ? ? ? You son of a bitch...

...

At that very moment, as Youfeng played three cards in succession, he also drew a [Fusion] type magic card from his remaining three cards—a card imbued with a slow, electric current.

Smiling, he looked at "DARKNESS," who also looked utterly astonished.

Have you ever heard of... that night a thousand years ago—

"The great bond called 'friendship' between the Dark Magician and the Red-Eyes Black Dragon?"

...

Almost instantly, Judai Yuki, who immediately realized what kind of "shocking" operation Yuuki was about to perform, was also momentarily stunned:

"Senior You...Youfeng...you could it be—"

90. Hyperfusion: The next second, it'll be [Red-Eyes Dragon Knight]!

Soon, amidst the wind-swept field, two Machine-Type Cyber ​​Dragon monster cards, each in a different form and representing different models of Cyber ​​Dragon, transformed into two beams of light and soared into the sky.

With a face full of "grief and indignation," [Sebadorgon] helplessly let out another electronic "whistle" before "ascending to heaven on the spot."

"Roar!!!"

Then, the powerful mage, wielding a magic staff, clad in a deep purple robe, and seemingly possessing an inexhaustible source of magical power, instantly descended onto the field, standing opposite the [Red-Eyes Black Dragon] in the "DARKNESS" arena:

Dark Magician

[Race: Magician]

[Attribute: Dark]

[Star rating: 7]

[Attack power: 2500]