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

At the end of the greatsword's hilt, a pink-haired loli, barefoot and treading on fire, proudly appears.

"By sacrificing 'Red-Eyes Dragon Knight,' I Special Summon 'Kurikara Tendo'!"

"Kurikara Tendo, Level 1/Fire/Angel" "ATK: 1500/DEF: 1500"

With the lowest level, it devoured an 8-star top-tier monster. However, the girl protected by the fire dragon didn't look as delicate and vulnerable as she appeared.

"It's actually Kurikara-dōji..."

"This monster can be Special Summoned from your hand by Tributing all monsters on your opponent's field that have activated their effects. Furthermore, 'Tendo' gains 1500 ATK for each of those Tributed monsters, bringing its ATK to 3000."

Crimson Lotus smiled at the surprised Yuki, "That takes care of your troublesome 'Red-Eyes Dragon Knight.' Do you think your remaining monster can withstand my horde? 'Crimson Lotus Demon Dragon' Attack! [Absolute Power Suppression]!"

Without saying a word, Honglian immediately entered the battle phase.

Flames erupted once more from the dark red demon dragon's palm as it roared and slammed down on Yuki's covering monster.

With Crimson Dragon's [Demon Meteor] ability, even if that monster had battle-breaking resistance, it would be destroyed in one hit. After that, nothing could stop the attacks of the other Crimson Dragon monsters.

—This is on the premise that the monster is indeed a simple meat shield as He thought.

"The monster I face-down is 'Electronic Kettle.' When this card is flipped face-up, all monsters on both players' fields are destroyed!"

The card was flipped over, revealing a futuristic pot monster.

An immense suction force surged from the eye-shaped spout, drawing not only the flames but also the demon dragon's true form into it. Following them were "Yam Demon Dragon Crimson Lotus Demon - Abyss" and "Kurikara Tendou".

The three trump cards that Honglian had managed to summon with great difficulty were all destroyed in the mouth of a tiny Reversal Monster.

"After that, each of you draw 5 cards from your deck. Special Summon any Level 4 or lower monsters from your deck in Attack Position or face-down Defense Position."

Yuki glanced at the cards she had drawn, then slapped down two of them: "I Special Summon 'Chocolate Magical Girl' and 'Stardust Synchron' in Attack Position. If the latter is successfully Special Summoned, add 'Stardust Illumination' from my Deck to my hand."

"Special Summon: 'Wind King Wild Wind', 'Rose Dragon Izayoi', and 'Crimson Resonator'!"

"Wind King Wild Wind, Level 4/Dark/Demon" "ATK: 1700/DEF: 1300"

"Izayoi Rose Dragon, Level 3/Dark/Dragon/Tuner" "ATK: 1600/DEF: 1200"

"Crimson Resonator, Rank 2 / Fire / Demon / Synchro" "ATK: 600 / DEF: 400"

Following closely behind Yuki, Guren also summoned a brand new monster to her front field.

The demon and the rose dragon danced together, baring their fangs towards Yuki.

"If you think you can completely disrupt my formation with 'Electronic Kettle,' you're sorely mistaken, Yuuki. If the effects of 'Crimson Resonator' and 'Izayoi Rose Dragon' are activated and successfully Special Summoned, target 1 monster on the field and gain Life Points equal to that monster's ATK. Then add 1 card from your Deck with the name 'Black Rose Dragon' to your hand. Simultaneously, chain the effect of the Continuous Spell: 'Crimson Inferno Earth.'"

[If a monster on the field is destroyed by battle or monster effect, you can activate this effect. Special Summon 1 "Crimson Dragon" from your Graveyard.]

【Red Lotus LP: 8000→9700】

"Rise, Crimson Dragon!"

A crimson tide of flames rose from behind the red lotus, and the dark red demon dragon roared and reappeared.

"It's still my battle phase. 'Crimson Dragon' attacks 'Stardust Synchron,' and at this very moment! The final effect of 'Crimson Hell Earth' will activate!"

[This effect can be activated when your "Crimson Dragon" declares an attack. All monsters on your opponent's field are changed to face-down Defense Position.]

Before the dragon's attack, an unbearable heatwave arrived.

Under the onslaught of the heatwave, the "Stardust Synchronizer" and "Chocolate Magic Girl," unable to endure it any longer, hid in their karicares to sleep, only to be wiped out by the "Crimson Dragon."

"When the damage calculation for 'Crimson Dragon' attacks on a defense monster ends, its effect activates, destroying all defense monsters on your opponent's field. [Demon Meteor]!"

A fiery meteor struck, engulfing Yu Xi's front row. When the smoke cleared, his front and back rows were completely empty.

However, this does not mean that Youxi is completely unprotected.

"Then attack directly with 'Wind King Wild Wind'!"

"As you launch your attack, trigger the effect of 'Margherita Dragon, the Abyss Dragon'!"

Yuki flipped one of his cards over and said, "Ban this card from your Graveyard, 'Crimson Dragon Abyss,' and Special Summon it in Attack Position."

A dimensional rift was torn open, and a demonic dragon from the abyss flew out, blocking Yuki's path.

With such a monster present, it wouldn't be easy for Honglian to attack.

"Of course I know you have this card, but it can only protect you temporarily. Proceed to Main Phase 2."

Without lingering, Crimson Lotus waved her hand, ending her battle phase, and said, "I'm using a 2-star 'Crimson Lotus Resonator' to adjust the star level of my 8-star 'Crimson Lotus Demon Dragon'."

2 stars + 8 stars = 10 stars!

"Mount Tai roared, tearing apart the mountain, revealing its form amidst the earth's flames! Synchro Summon! 'Crimson Lotus Demon of the Jade Dragon - Burial'!"

"Crimson Lotus Demon of the Jade Dragon, Level 10/Dark/Dragon/Synchro" "ATK: 3500/DEF: 3000"

"1 or more DARK Synchro Monsters (excluding Tuners)"

The clear sound of the tuning fork resounded through the sky. The "Crimson Lotus Resonator" transformed into a ring of fire that enveloped the "Crimson Lotus Demon Dragon." Amidst the surging flames, the latter evolved into a brand-new, domineering demon dragon.

"The effect of 'Crimson Demon Burial' activates! Once per turn, Tribute 1 monster you control to Special Summon 1 'Crimson Demon' from your Graveyard. Return, 'True Crimson Demon'!"

"Wind King Wild Wind" disappeared, and was replaced by the disguised monster "Red Lotus Demon Dragon".

"Then I set four cards face down in the back row, and my turn is over."

"At the end of your turn, based on the effect of 'Magma Dragon,' add 'Druid Scale Worm of the Abyss' from your deck to your hand."

The rounds switched again, and Yuki drew cards from her deck, replenishing her hand to 7 cards.

With these cards, he could do something.

First of all...

"I will Tribute 'Magma Dragon,' Special Summon 'Abyssal Beast: Crimson Dragon' from my Graveyard in Defense Position, and activate its ② effect. Place 1 Continuous Spell/Trap Card with the 'Mark' field from my Deck face-up in the back row. The card I'm placing is a Continuous Trap: 'Marked Beast.'"

Yu Xi said, "When you control 'Beast of the Abyss,' you can, once per turn, Tribute 1 Dragon-Type monster you control during both players' Main Phases to destroy 1 card your opponent controls. The one I want to destroy is 'Crimson Hell Land'!"

Crimson Lotus's Continuous Spell is far too powerful for the "Crimson Dragon" deck. It's crucial for both sustain and removal, as Yuuki simply can't tolerate "Feather Duster" every turn and must eliminate it immediately.

But Honglian was aware of this as well.

Of course, He wouldn't be without a solution.

"The Perpetual Trap: 'Crimson Lotus Zone' activated!"

Crimson Lotus's face-down card suddenly rose up, and crimson flames painted a dragon pattern in the sky.

"If you control 'Crimson Dragon' or a Synchro Monster whose name is on the field, when your opponent activates a card effect, destroy 1 card on the field."

The crimson flames transformed into a shooting star, piercing through the "Branded Beast" card in an instant, turning Yuki's plan into a pipe dream from the very beginning.

"Then activate the other effect of 'Crimson Zone' to Special Summon 1 banished Dragon-Type DARK Synchro Monster."

Flames pierced through the dimensional barrier, and "Crimson Lotus Demon - Abyss" emerged. Crimson Lotus said to Yu Xi, "Although you can use 'Abyssal Beasts' to eliminate my trump card, as long as the 'True Crimson Lotus Zone' exists, such an attempt is merely a waste of effort."

The "True Crimson Zone" can bring back the excluded "Crimson Demons," which is essentially a form of "Monster Resurrection." If the monsters are not excluded, then "Burial" can also revive them.

This is the method that Guren uses to fight against Yuki's "Abyss Beast".

"Then I'll activate the Spell Card: 'Tune'."

Yu Xi decided to make her next move.

"Based on this card's effect, add 'Junk Synchron' from your Deck to your hand, then send the top 3 cards of your Deck to the Graveyard. Normal Summon 'Junk Synchron', activate its effect, and revive 'Doppelganger' from your Graveyard."

"Doppelganger Warrior, Level 2/Dark/Warrior" "ATK: 800/DEF: 800"

"A 3-star 'Junk Synchron' was used to level up a 2-star 'Doppelganger', resulting in a Synchron Summon of 'Junk Speedster' at level 5!"

"Scrap Speedster, Level 5/Wind/Warrior/Synchro" "ATK: 1800/DEF: 1000"

Amidst the high-speed, howling winds of sync, a silver-clad warrior appears, riding the wind.

"C1: 'Scrap Speedster', C2: 'Doppelganger Warrior', activate the effects of 2 monsters! If 'Doppelganger Warrior' is sent to the Graveyard as Synchro Material, you can Special Summon 2 'Doppelganger Tokens' (LV1, DARK/Warrior/400/400) in Attack Position, and then Special Summon as many 'Synchro' monsters as possible from your Deck to the field."

"pass."

"What?! It actually passed?!"

When You Xi saw that Hong Lian hadn't used the "Abyss" effect to erase the "Scrap Speedster," his expression changed, and a bad premonition rose in his heart.

But he was already on the verge of giving up.

"...I Special Summon 'Wheel Synchron,' 'Jet Synchron,' and... 'Flower Synchron' in Defense Position."

"The moment these monsters are successfully Special Summoned, Ambush Cards activate!"

A gentle breeze blew, and Yu Xi's front field suddenly became full of energy. It was at this moment that Hong Lian suddenly made a move.

His second face-down card stood up, and a "Resonator" monster vibrated a tuning fork in the card, resonating with another rock-shaped monster.

Trap Card activated: "Synchro Call!"

【Synchro Summon (Normal Trap/Animation): You can target 1 monster in your Graveyard. Special Summon that monster, negating its effects. Synchro Summon 1 Synchro Monster using only monsters you control that include that monster as materials.】

This is a special trap card that allows the player to perform a Synchro during the opponent's turn.

At that very moment, Yu Xi's alarm went off at full blast. He already knew what Hong Lian was up to.

"Let me show you my unique method of Synchro Summoning. Revive 'Synchro Clone Resonator,' then use a 1-star 'Synchro Clone Resonator' and a 3-star 'Rose Dragon Izayoi' to double-level 'Crimson Demon'."

1★3★+8★=12★!

"The solitary and absolute God of Destruction! Descending from the realm of the gods, summoning the end! Synchro Summon! 'Crimson Demon King, the Dragon King of the Jade Dragons - Calamity'!!!"

Chapter 234 Stardust vs. Crimson Lotus Demon

Double star adjustment.

That's a special technique that's different from normal Synchro Summoning; it's an advanced ability of Synchro Summoning.