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

The ace that appeared at the end of the duel with Logan was summoned by Yuki on the first turn.

"Set 1 monster face-down, then activate the Spell Card: 'Heavenly Treasure Card,' and each player draws 6 cards from their Deck."

"This is not okay."

Upon seeing the magic card that Yuki played, Honglian immediately took action.

She took out the first card on her left and said, "Chain with 'Heavenly Treasure Card,' activate the effect of 'Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring'! Send this card from your hand to the Graveyard, negate the effect of 'Heavenly Treasure Card.'"

One of the strongest traps in Yu-Gi-Oh!, the broad-foreheaded fox-eared loli pops out of the card and kicks the "Heavenly Treasure Card" card with her smooth feet with a "Ada!"

Then, a long sword came from the side and smashed out like a baseball.

"The effect of 'Super Magical Dragon Knight' is activated!"

[Once per turn, when a Spell/Trap/Monster effect is activated, you can discard 1 card from your hand to activate this effect. Negate that activation and destroy it; this card gains 1000 ATK.]

"I discarded 'Red-Eyes Fusion,' negated and destroyed the effect of 'Ashfall', and increased 'Red-Eyes Dragoon's' attack power by 1000 points."

"Super Magical Dragon Knight - Red-Eyes Dragon Knight, ATK: 3000→4000"

"So that monster had this kind of effect?"

Before his death, the High Priest sacrificed everything to Honglian, so Honglian knew of Hongdi's existence. However, at that time, Yuxi only used two of Hongdi's effects, and this was the first time she knew of Hongdi's ability.

With its strong resistance, explosive damage that burns through monsters, and the final three-color buff... this monster seems overpowered no matter how you look at it.

"That's why I started with 'Red-Eyes Dragon Knight' to hold the line."

Yu Xi said, "Without the interference of 'Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring,' the effect of 'Heavenly Treasure Card' worked. Now I have no cards in hand, so I draw 6 cards from my deck."

Because she discarded "Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring", Guren only had 4 cards left in her hand, which allowed her to replenish two beginner cards.

But this risk is worth taking.

"I set three more cards to my backrow, then activate the effect of 'Abyssal Dragon: Crimson Dragon,' discard this card, and add 'Abyssal Dragon: Magma Dragon' from my deck to my hand. End of turn."

"It's my turn, draw a card!"

As the rounds changed, Honglian stretched out her slender fingers and drew the seventh card from her hand.

"Three face-down cards, a hand trap like 'Magma Dragon' in hand, 'Red-Eyes Dragon Knight' on the field, and 'Severed Darkness' on the board, making it difficult to clear the field through combat—this board is indeed very tricky. But it's not without ways to deal with it."

With her gaze sweeping over her entire hand, Honglian, who already knew all the information about Red Father, said, "When only your opponent has a monster on their field, Special Summon 'Evil Dragon' from your hand."

"Evil Dragon, Level 5/Dark/Dragon" "ATK: 2000/DEF: 2400"

As Honglian made her card-slapping motion, a giant purplish-red dragon materialized and shrank considerably in the very first second it appeared.

"This card, Special Summoned by this effect, has its original ATK and DEF halved. Then, Special Summon 'Horizon Resonator'. If there is a Level 5 or higher DARK monster on the field, this card can be Special Summoned from your hand."

"Visionary Resonator, Level 2/Dark/Demon/Tuner" "ATK: 400/DEF: 400"

The second monster summoned by Guren and appearing before Yuki was a card that Yuki had never seen in Izayoi Yuki's duel.

Holding a tuning fork, with an eye painted in the center of his black robe, the demon smiled like a crescent moon, looking extremely cunning and treacherous.

Upon its appearance, the demon struck a tuning fork, which transformed into a tuning ring amidst a clear, melodious sound, passing through the dragon's body.

"A 2-star 'Vision Resonator' is channeling a 5-star 'Evil Dragon'. Cold flames engulf everything in the world; let the black flowers bloom! Synchro Summon! Come forth, 'Black Rose Dragon'!"

"Black Rose Dragon, Rank 7 / Fire / Dragon / Synchro" "ATK: 2400 / DEF: 1800"

Flames transformed into dancing rose petals, and the rose dragon roared in the light of harmony.

"When the effect of 'Black Rose Dragon' is activated, all cards on the field are destroyed upon a successful Synchro Summon. It also chains into the effect of 'Horizon Resonator,' meaning that if this card is sent to the Graveyard, you can add 1 'Crimson Dragon' related Spell/Trap Card from your Deck to your hand."

Honglian said to Youxi, "Because of the self-chaining effect, your 'Red-Eyes Dragon Knight' can only negate 'Vision Resonator' at most, but it's powerless against 'Black Rose Dragon.' This move can basically wipe out everything on your field."

"I'll have to ask my face-down card first. Trap Card activated: 'Illusionary Curse'!"

Yu Xi quickly flipped open the cover and said, "Target 'Black Rose Dragon,' reduce its attack power, and nullify its effects."

"Then I'll activate my quick-attack spell: 'Book of Total Eclipse'."

Crimson Lotus calmly placed cards into the Duel Disk. These were removal cards that Izayoi Yuki already had in her deck, so using them to avoid traps was a piece of cake. She said, "All monsters on both sides' fields are now face-down Defense Position."

Faced with Honglian's open scheme, Youxi clearly only had one choice.

"At this very moment, activate the effect of 'Red-Eyes Dragon Knight'! Discard your hand, negate and destroy the effect of 'Book of Eclipse'! [Red Judgment]!"

The scorching flames pierced through the exquisite book that slowly emerged from the card in an instant, burning it to ashes. Then, a golden magic circle enveloped the "Black Rose Dragon," completely preventing it from unleashing the destructive "Black Rose Storm."

However, the failure of "Black Rose Dragon" did not leave Crimson with any regrets.

This was expected.

"This uses up the effect of your 'Red-Eyes Dragon Knight,' and you'll normally summon 'Chain Resonator.'"

"Chain Resonator, Level 1/Light/Demon/Tuner" "ATK: 100/DEF: 100"

Finally, after tricking Red Father Kang, Crimson Lotus used up her summoning power to summon a new tuning fork demon before her throne, which in turn became her new monster.

"When 'Chain Resonator' is successfully Summoned while there is a Synchro Monster on the field, its effect activates. Special Summon a Level 1 'Synchro Clone Resonator' from your Deck."

"Synchron Clone Resonator, Rank 1/Dark/Demon/Synchronizer" "ATK: 100/DEF: 100"

"A 1-star 'Chain Resonator' is being used to synchronize with a 7-star 'Black Rose Dragon'. The majesty of a king is now on display! Behold the earth-shattering power! Synchro Summon! 'Crimson Lotus Demon'!!"

"True Crimson Demon, Level 8/Dark/Dragon/Synchro" "ATK: 3000/DEF: 2500"

With the sound of a tuning fork, a new tuning ring passed through the body of the "Black Rose Dragon," and the blazing crimson flames spiraled upwards behind the crimson dragon, eventually transforming into a dark red demonic dragon.

The dragon's appearance was identical to the "Crimson Lotus Dragon," and under Crimson Lotus's guidance, it displayed an even more advanced form.

"Continue! The 1-star 'Synchron Clone Resonator' is being used to level up the 8-star 'Crimson Demon.' O Demon Lord, liberated from the darkness of the abyss, unleash your fury! Synchron Summon! 'Crimson Demon Abyss'!"

"Crimson Lotus Demon of the Jade Dragon, Level 9/Dark/Dragon/Synchro" "ATK: 3200/DEF: 2500"

Bathed in the light of synergy, the "Crimson Dragon" became even larger and more imposing, with huge axe blades extending from both sides of its arms, giving off a terrifying sense of oppression.

If the previous "True Crimson Lotus Demon Dragon" was simply about power, the "Abyss" now possesses a different kind of inviolable majesty, unlike violence.

And it's not over yet.

"If 'Synchro Resonator' is sent from the field to the Graveyard, you can add 1 'Resonator' monster from your Graveyard to your hand. I'd choose 'Vision Resonator,' and simultaneously chain the effect of 'Crimson Dragon.' If this card is sent from the Monster Zone to the Graveyard, you can Synchro Summon 1 'Crimson Dragon' from your Extra Deck."

"The awe-inspiring power of a king is now on display! Behold the earth-shattering force! Synchronous Summon! My Soul! [Crimson Dragon]!!"

Chapter 233: The Barefoot Fire-Treading Loli and the Double Star-Tuning! (4k5)

As expected of the true holder of the "Crimson Demon" power, Guren's use of the "Crimson Demon" is clearly more skillful than that of Izayoi Yuki, and she also has more ways to unleash its power.

Beside the "Crimson Lotus Abyss," a dark red primordial dragon descended amidst bursting flames and roaring.

"Crimson Dragon, Level 8/Dark/Dragon/Synchro" "ATK: 3000/DEF: 2000"

Thus, Crimson Lotus now has two "Crimson Demon" ace cards on the field. Of course, these alone are not enough to contend with "Red-Eyes Dragon Knight," whose scoring has jumped to 4000 points. Therefore, Crimson Lotus needs to add new chips.

"Then activate the Continuous Spell: 'Crimson Hell Earth'!"

A vibrant green card appeared before the Crimson Lotus, depicting a spectacular scene of a dark dragon shadow unleashing towering flames.

"Once per turn, during your Main Phase: You can add 1 'Crimson Dragon' or a card with that name from your Deck or Graveyard to your hand. I'll choose the Spell Card: 'Crimson Prison Defense' and activate it immediately!"

【Crimson Prison Defense (Normal Spell): Can only be activated if you control a face-up "Crimson Dragon". Destroy all Spell & Trap Cards on your opponent's field.】

"I now have 'Red Dragon' on my field, so I'll destroy all the Spell & Trap cards in your back row!"

This is the "Harpie's Feather Duster" exclusively for the "Crimson Demon Dragon". The blazing flames exploded in the dark red demon dragon's palm, turning into a fire meteor that rushed straight towards Yuki's card.

Yu Xi had no choice but to reveal his card and say, "Activate the Trap Card: 'Starlight Avenue'! Negate the effects that destroy two or more cards and destroy them!"

"It's no use! The effects of 'Crimson Lotus Demon: Abyss' will be activated in a chain reaction!"

[You can target 1 face-up card your opponent controls. Negate that card's effect until the end of this turn. This effect can also be activated during your opponent's turn.]

While not as domineering as "Red-Eyes Dragon Knight," it is still quite powerful.

The starlight power that was about to manifest was severed by the dragon's axe.

"Negate the effect of 'Walk of Fame' until the end of the turn."

"Then let's activate a second Trap Card: 'Dark Magician's Illusion'!"

You Xi calmly opened another card.

He certainly knew the power of "Crimson Lotus Demon Abyss"; "Starlight Avenue" was merely a bait, and this was the real trump card.

"DARK Spellcaster monsters with 2000 or more ATK on my field this turn cannot be destroyed by battle, have their effects negated, or be affected by the effects of other cards."

There is clearly only one monster on Yuki's field that meets this condition, and that is "Red-Eyes Dragon Knight".

Although this will restore the damage to its original state, the loss is not a big problem. As long as "Red-Eyes Dragon Knight" can be kept, there shouldn't be any major issues.

"I never knew there was such a thing."

The only thing the Fire Meteor ultimately destroyed was the card "Severed Darkness". Crimson Lotus raised an eyebrow, saying noncommittally, "However, that alone is not enough, Yuuki. It is indeed an impenetrable defense, unaffected by battle or effects. But there is still something it cannot prevent, and that is a release action that does not enter a chain."

"Liberation without joining a chain? Could it be...!"

Yu Xi's pupils contracted slightly as she watched Hong Lian pick up a card from her remaining three cards. Flames and lightning swirled around the card.

"Transforming into a dragon, yet unable to ignite the flames of the Bright King! Devouring the sword of heretical wisdom fire, its energy surges forth like two trillion thunderbolts!"

"Roar--!"

As Honglian softly chanted, a burning fire dragon flew out of the card, circling the perimeter of the battlefield at high speed several times.

The dragon, with its oriental appearance, roared repeatedly before finally flying towards the "Red-Eyes Dragon Knight," piercing through its body along with a giant sword that fell from the sky.