Want to play cards? I'll use my King's Deck!

But Kamui sneered upon hearing this: "Heh, then you're probably going to be disappointed. I already expected this. Chaining the effects of 'Thunder Emperor,' activating the speed-attack magic: 'Instant Fusion!'"

Kamui pressed the button on the Duel Disk, and a face-down card immediately popped up.

[Instant Fusion (Quick-Play Spell): Send the Fusion Material Monsters listed on a Fusion Monster Card from your field to the Graveyard, then Fusion Summon 1 of those Fusion Monsters from your Extra Deck. The Fusion Summoned by this effect is destroyed during the End Phase.]

"I'll use the 'Vice Token' you sent without hesitation. Based on this card's effect, I'll Fusion Summon 'Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon' and a Thunder-Type 'Vice Token' on the field, and then Fusion Summon a second 'Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon'!"

The lightning of "Thunder Emperor" struck down from his palm, but at the same time, the fused light bloomed in front of Kamui.

The Thunder Dragon, which had just been forcibly dispelled by "Emperor's Whirlwind" without any reason, roared and reappeared before everyone.

"Because the target has disappeared, the effect of 'Thunder Emperor Zaborgh' has failed. Subsequent effects will not be processed."

Kamui sneered at Yuki and the other, "Surprised? You thought you had taken care of my trump card, but that was just wishful thinking."

Yu Xi said regretfully, "What a pity. I didn't expect this to be the card, Wendy."

"I really didn't expect that."

Wen Yidi nodded obediently, but there wasn't much disappointment on her face about the "Thunder Emperor's" failure.

Success is great, but failure isn't really something to worry about.

After all, Shenwei is the academy captain, second only to Xingfeng and Fenghuo. It would be quite something if he were to be rendered powerless by a single move.

However, she is a regular member of Star Peak Academy, and it would be quite troublesome if she were looked down upon.

"Then let's continue."

Wendy said, "During the turn I perform a Tribute Summon using 'Mitra, the retainer of the Thunder Emperor' as a tribute, I may perform one more Tribute Summon. I release 'Thunder Emperor Zaborgh' itself, and Tribute Summon—'Erepis, the Underworld Emperor'!"

"Erebis, Level 8/Dark/Undead" "ATK: 2800/DEF: 1000"

The emperor who controlled lightning transformed into particles of light with a graceful flourish, and then a jet-black pillar of light rose behind the girl. Accompanied by immense pressure, a jet-black figure, far larger than the "Thunder Emperor," materialized.

It sat regally on its throne, one hand lazily resting on the armrest, supporting its cheek.

His entire body was covered in cold, black armor, and his scarlet eyes cast a cold glance at the world through the gaps in the armor.

"The Level 8 'Emperor' can be Tribute Summoned by Tributing 1 Tribute Summoned monster you control. If the Tribute Summon is successful, the effect of 'Erepis the Underworld Emperor' activates."

The moment "Emperor of the Underworld" appeared, Wendy's steady Feel fluctuations also rose, but her tone remained unchanged.

"Send two types of 'Emperor' Spell & Trap Cards from your Deck to the Graveyard, then return 1 card from your opponent's hand, field, or Graveyard to their Deck. This effect does not target; the card returned is, of course, 'Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon.' [Soul Call]!"

"Tsk, it's been undoed after all."

Watching the "Underworld Emperor" throw a token taller than a person onto the ground, and the ghost flying out of the token screamed and pounced on the "Super Thunder Dragon - Divine Dragon", ignoring the latter's resistance and the damage from the lightning, dragging it into the Six Paths of Reincarnation, Kamui couldn't help but scoff.

Now he can no longer summon "Super Thunder Dragon - Thunder Dragon".

"Then activate the effect of 'Pantheistic Emperor,' which was sent to the Graveyard. Reveal the three 'Emperor' Spell & Trap Cards in your Deck to your opponent, who then chooses one to add to my hand. The remaining cards are returned to the Deck."

Wendy tapped the deck lightly, and the three cards she selected were revealed.

"The Emperor's Deep Resentment", "The Emperor's Deep Resentment", "The Emperor's Deep Resentment".

There was simply no other choice.

There are three identical spells; it makes no difference which one you choose.

With a casual tap, Kamui added one of the cards, "The Emperor's Deep Resentment," to Wendy's hand.

"Activate the Spell Card: 'Emperor's Deepest Grudge,' revealing 'Emperor Ether' (2800 ATK, 1000 DEF) from your hand, and add the second 'Emperor's Whirlwind' from your Deck to your hand. Then, during the Battle Phase, 'Emperor of the Underworld' attacks 'Link Kuriboh.'"

"Activate the effect of connecting to Kuriboh."

Kamui waved his hand, sending his only monster on the field to meet "Underworld Emperor's" attack, and shouted, "Tribute this card to reduce 'Underworld Emperor's' ATK to 0!"

"Attack reversal, entering main phase 2."

With his stats reduced to zero, further attacks were pointless. Wendy simply gave up on the battle phase and said, "Activate the Spell Card: 'Advanced Draw,' to Tribute the Level 8 'Emperor of the Underworld,' and draw two cards from my Deck. Then, I'll Set three cards in my backrow and activate the effect of the Trap Card 'Emperor of True Origin' in my Graveyard."

【Emperor of True Origin (Continuous Trap): If this card is in your Graveyard, you can banish 1 "Emperor" Spell/Trap Card from your Graveyard other than this card to activate this effect. This card becomes a Normal Monster (Fairy/LIGHT/Level 5/ATK 1000/DEF 2400) and is Special Summoned to the Monster Zone in Defense Position (not treated as a Trap Card).】

"By banishing 'The Emperor's Deepest Grudge,' this card is Special Summoned in Defense Position. My turn ends."

Wendy traded "Emperor of the Underworld" for a new hand, and used monsters transformed from Trap Cards as shields in the front row to announce the rotation of turns.

Then, the players passed the baton again, and it was Canglan's turn.

"You have 'Emperor's Whirlwind' in your back row and 'Ether, the Celestial Emperor' in your hand, ready to be summoned during your opponent's Main Phase... You've left me with a rather weak board presence, Kamui."

Canglan glanced at Wendy's formation and complained to her temporary teammates.

"Hmph, this level shouldn't be too difficult for you." Shenwei's expression wasn't very good. This was indeed quite different from what he had initially imagined, but he wouldn't show weakness to Canglan. "Don't tell me you're helpless about this."

"How could that be? I'm not the kind of person who would be careless. My turn, draw a card."

After drawing a card, Canglan quickly played it.

"The effect of 'Megascale - Megalodon' in my hand activates."

You can activate this effect by discarding 2 other WATER monsters from your hand to the Graveyard. Special Summon this card from your hand.

"Discard 'Poseidon's Dragon Riders' and 'Poseidon's Heavy Infantry,' then Special Summon 'Megalodon' in Attack Position."

"Water Crystal Scale - Megalodon, Level 7/Water/Sea Dragon" "ATK: 2400/DEF: 1900"

The card was snapped to life, and a wave effect erupted, creating a curtain of splashing water. A shark-man, clad in armor and resembling a human, stood atop the wave, looking quite imposing.

However, the important thing is not this monster, but the cards that Azure sent to the graveyard.

"If a WATER monster is sent to the Graveyard to activate its effect, activate the effects of 'Sea Dragon Riders' and 'Sea Dragon Heavy' on turns 1 and 2. Add 1 Sea Dragon monster card from your Deck to your hand, and destroy 1 face-up card on the field. Also, when 'Giant Abyssal Shark' is Special Summoned by its own effect, you can add 1 'Abyssal' Spell/Trap Card from your Deck to your hand."

As Cang Lan said this, several cards popped out of his hand as the deck was shuffled and cut.

At the same time, a harpoon flew out and pierced through the body of the "Emperor of True Origin".

"Destroying the monster like this won't do any good."

Wendy cautioned, "I still have extra 'Emperor' traps in my graveyard, and the 'Emperor of True Origin' can always turn into a monster and jump back."

"I know, but that's not my purpose."

Canglan displayed the card she had just retrieved, saying, "I activate the effect of 'Deep Sea Bard' from my hand. As the cost of its activation, I discard it along with another WATER card from my hand, check my opponent's hand, and banish one card from their hand until the end of the turn."

Yu Xi's pupils contracted slightly: "The journal is destroyed... Oh no."

"Your 'Emperor's Whirlwind' + 'Heavenly Emperor' combo is quite good, but it still has flaws."

Azure said to Wendy, "One issue is the sacrifice required for the monster, and the other is that once you remove 'Ether the Goddess' from your hand, you won't be able to summon it."

This is a strategy that only he can pull off.

Due to the harsh nature of the cards and the limitations imposed by the card table, most players rarely include cards designed to weaken their opponent's hand in their decks, and there are few convenient ways to access them.

However, his deck, which he inherited from the Ice Ocean Academy, is different. To achieve this, he only needs to use a few "Dragon Rider" cards.

"Now that the threat is gone, we can proceed as we please. Let's not waste any more time; let me end this duel immediately."

Seeing Wendy's only hand card frozen by the Tide, Azure played the "Abyss" Spell/Trap card that it had previously searched for.

This is the card he prepared to counter Wendy's backcourt trap.

"Equip the Spell Card 'Abyssal Scales - Whale' to 'Abyssal Megalodon'. While this card is on the field, when a Trap Card effect is activated by your opponent, you can negate that effect and send this card to the Graveyard."

One of Wendy's face-down cards is known to be "Emperor's Whirlwind," and this equip spell can seal another trap. With only one trap card left, Azure is confident it can take down both Wendy and Yuki.

Putting aside everything else, his deck is absolutely top-notch in terms of burst damage.

Upon seeing the card activated by Canglan, Youxi immediately shouted to her teammates, "Miss Wendy, now's the time!"

"I understand. Chain 'Abyssal Scales - Whale,' open the card."

Responding to Yu Xi with her actions, Wendy pressed the button to activate the trap.

Trap Card: "Dark Tribute Summon" activated.

Chapter 186 can be finished in this round.

【暗黑上级召唤（通常陷阱）：自己·对方的主要阶段以及战斗阶段，以自己墓地1只攻击力2400以上而守备力1000的怪兽为对象才能发动。那只怪兽加入手卡。那之后，可以从手卡把1只攻击力2400以上而守备力1000的怪兽表侧攻击表示上级召唤。】

The back row card is revealed, and even disregarding the card art, the effect alone makes it clear that this is a trap specifically designed for the "Emperor" deck.

Upon hearing the explanation of Wendy's effects, Canglan's previously composed expression changed.

"They're actually retrieving monsters from the graveyard for a high-level summon!?"

"Although Senior Canglan excluded my 'Heavenly Emperor Ether,' there's no way to continue now, right?"

Because it was a chain effect activated by "Abyssal Scales - Whale," even this Equip Spell couldn't counter Wendy's trap. Wendy immediately flipped over another face-down card.

"Chain-activate the effects of 'Emperor's Whirlwind' and 'Emperor of True Essence' to banish 'Whirlwind' from the Graveyard, and Special Summon 'Emperor of True Essence' from the Graveyard. Then, recycle 'Thunder Emperor Zaborgh,' Tribute 'Emperor of True Essence' and 'Abyssal Megalodon,' and Tribute Summon 'Thunder Emperor Zaborgh.'"

Lightning struck, and the "Abyssal Megalodon" was transformed into a sacrifice offered to the emperor in the lightning. The majestic and abyssal figure of the "Thunder Emperor" reappeared before everyone.

This time, no one could stop it.

"The effect of 'Thunder Emperor' is to destroy itself. This card has Level 8, and 'Emperor of the True Source' is a LIGHT card, so I can check your Extra Deck, Azure-senpai, and send all 8 cards in it to the Graveyard."

It's no longer about destroying the opponent's monster, but about destroying itself.

This was also the original usage of the emperor.

Lightning erupted from "Thunder Emperor's" body, tearing it apart and affecting both players' Extra Deck.

A virtual floating window popped up, revealing the cards from Azure's Extra Deck to Wendy like maidens having their outer garments peeled away.

"Senior Canglan's extra cards are pretty good, let's choose these cards and send them to the graveyard."

Wendy glanced around and quickly decided which cards to destroy.

With a series of taps, she sent several key cards needed for the opening of "Crystal Machine - Inherited Fiber" and "Phantom Beast Machine: Dawn Goddess Hundred-Headed Dragon", as well as powerful terminal monsters, to the graveyard.

Although nearly half of the Extra Monsters from Azure still remain, these cards pose less of a threat compared to the Extra Monsters that were destroyed.

After selecting Azure's side, it was Wendy's turn for the extra deck.

"I'm sending 8 cards to the Graveyard: 1 copy of 'Old God Nutz,' 3 copies of 'Rainbow Proclaimer,' 'Garuda of Shared Fate,' 'PSY Skeleton King-Ω,' 1 copy each of 'Mesozoic Fossil Knight Skeleton Knight' and 'Mesozoic Fossil Motor Skeleton Touring Car.'"

She took out eight cards from the Extra Deck and spread them out in her palm. As everyone expected, most of them were not serious cards, but monsters that could exert their effects in the graveyard.

"If a card is sent to the Graveyard, the effects of 'Garuda of Shared Fate,' 'Rainbow Declarer,' and 'Nutz the Old God' are activated. Draw 1 card from your Deck, search for a Ritual Spell or Ritual Monster, and destroy the face-down cards in your backrow."