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

"The Arctic Cup is important, but what's happening here is also important. In fact, what's happening here is even more important."

Sigurd made no attempt to hide anything and directly revealed the answer: "Yuxi, is it alright if I call you that? The main reason I came to Dawn City this time is for you."

"I?"

You Xi was puzzled at first, but then he and Xing Yewu immediately understood what was going on.

"Oh! Could it be because of the Phantom God?"

"Yes, I am a duelist recognized by the Three Extreme Gods, and you are a user of the Three Phantom Gods. Don't you think there is some kind of destiny between us?"

Sigurd laughed, “So I want to duel with you. I want to see whether your three Egyptian Gods or my three Extreme Gods are stronger.”

You came all this way just for this?

"I can understand."

Inside the Millennium Puzzle, King said with a smile, "If it were me, if I suddenly learned that there was another user of the God Card in the world, I would definitely want to fight him. Although judging from your card memories, Yuki, the Three Gods don't seem to be very strong, the conflict between gods is a good stimulus, and it might awaken the last Phantom God."

"So give it a try, Yuki. Now that a challenger has come knocking, a true duelist can't back down at the last minute."

Chapter 279 Phantom God vs. Supreme God! The War of Gods (5k)

Yu Xi ultimately did not refuse the duel invitation that had come to him.

In fact, there is no reason to refuse.

After all, all they wanted was to play a game of cards; it wasn't anything particularly troublesome. They'd come all this way just for me, so it would be a bit much to let them leave empty-handed.

Furthermore, if it can help awaken the last God Card, then there's even less reason to refuse.

However, considering that the commotion during a God Card duel would be outrageous, the group did not choose to duel anywhere outside the hospital, but instead chose the virtual world DL as the location for the battle.

Izayoi Yuki and Hoshino Mai watched the battle from the sidelines.

"Here, no one will bother us, so we can go all out in the battle."

The battlefield environment was set as a training ground surrounded and watched by numerous statues of gods. Sigurd, with the ID name Warden above his head and wearing a golden armor that looked as flashy as gold, twisted his neck and did some simple warm-up exercises, and said this.

"Now, let me see what you're capable of, Yuki. I'm sure you won't disappoint me. I've been looking forward to this duel for a long time."

"Of course not."

Yu Xi didn't answer, so the blonde girl spoke for him.

The latter sat on a bench at the edge of the training ground with Izayoi Yuki, each holding a bag of popcorn bought with DL currency, enjoying the pleasure of savoring delicious food without gaining weight.

She said, "Xiao Xi's strength is undeniable. She's defeated countless powerful opponents. She'll definitely satisfy you. Rather, the question is whether you can even compete with Xiao Xi, am I right, Xiao Xi?"

"Haha, that makes sense."

Despite being questioned like this, Sigurd showed no anger on his face; instead, he smiled with a hint of fighting spirit.

Like the warriors in Norse mythology, they rejoice at the sight of the enemy.

"Anyway, we'll find out whether it works or not after a test. So, let's begin, Yu Xi. Don't keep the girls waiting too long."

"Then, I look forward to your guidance, Mr. Sigurd—"

Yu Xi nodded, placed his adjusted deck into his beloved next-generation-style Duel Disk, and then activated his weapon together with Siegfried.

"Duel!"

【Yu Xi LP: 8000】

[Sigurd LP: 8000]

"Looks like I'll make the first move. I'll use this guy to greet them first."

The lights on the Duel Disk came on, and Sigurd, who was drawing his starting hand at the same time as Yuki, glanced over them and picked up a card without thinking before slamming it onto the Duel Disk.

A spirited angel girl with silver-blue hair then materialized and appeared.

"Attack signal summons: 'Polar Celestial Valkyrie'!"

"Polar Celestial Valkyrie, Level 2/Light/Angel/Tuner" "ATK: 400/DEF: 800"

"When 'Polar Celestial Valkyrie' is successfully summoned, its effect activates! Discard 2 cards from your hand to the Graveyard, and Special Summon 2 'Heroic Spirit Tokens' (Level 4, Fairy-Type, ATK/DEF: 1000) in Defense Position."

The angelic girl, known as "Valkyrie," drew her sword from her waist and swung it, scattering starlight. Two white, humanoid monsters emerged from the starlight.

"This is it, they're about to start..."

Upon seeing Sigurd's standard opening move, Izayoi Yuki, who hadn't said much to disturb Yuki and the other girl, immediately realized something.

This wasn't the first time Sigurd had done this in public, and given what he had said earlier, it was easy to guess what would happen next.

"Among the discarded cards is the Spell Card 'Compensation Treasure Card.' If this card is sent from your hand to the Graveyard, draw 2 cards. Then, use the Level 2 'Valkyrie' to adjust the levels of two Level 4 'Heroic Spirit Tokens'!"

A massive wave of energy, accompanied by a strong gust of wind, swept across the entire training ground, and Sigurd's runic eyes, symbols of mystery and wisdom, shone brightly.

He waved his arm, guiding the angel girl to transform into an emerald green star ring that passed through two derivative stars, side by side, so dazzling and captivating.

2★ + 4★ + 4★ = 10★!

"O all-knowing and all-powerful king residing in the northern skies, it is time to command the gods of the celestial realm and display your might! Synchro Summon, rule over the gods of heaven and earth! Synchro Summon! 'Odin, the Supreme Holy Emperor'!!"

"Supreme Holy Emperor Odin, Level 10 / God / Divine Beast" "ATK: 4000 / DEF: 3500"

"One or more Tuner monsters + one or more non-Tuner monsters"

—The sky was split open.

As Sigurd performed the Synchro Summon, the once clear sky was shrouded in layers of dark clouds, creating an oppressive atmosphere. At that moment, a massive pillar of light parted the sea of ​​clouds from the center, and the towering, majestic Norse god-king, hundreds of meters tall, slowly descended from within.

The sheer power and vastness of that divine might left an indelible impression on a person's entire life. Yu Xi realized that, putting aside everything else, at least in terms of divinity and power, Sigurd was using a genuine God Card.

"Wow! This is the 'Ultimate God'... It looks way more powerful than Xiaoxi's Illusion God."

Xingyewu shaded her eyes with her hands, then looked up at the sky and let out a small gasp.

While the Phantom God's physique is indeed formidable, it still cannot compare to the "Ultimate God." No wonder the duel was held in DL; in the real world, if this guy appeared, half the city would know.

What will happen next is easy to guess.

"So, the 'Supreme Holy Emperor' comes right off the bat?"

"Because I really value this duel."

Sigurd, standing before Odin, appeared exceptionally small compared to the god-king, but the aura of merging with the "ultimate god" made his presence undeniable.

While answering Yuki's questions, Sigurd explained the power of his God Card.

"As long as 'Odin, the Supreme Holy Emperor' is on the field, the Divine Beast-Type monsters on the field will not be affected by the opponent's Spell/Trap Card effects. In other words, Spells and Traps are useless against gods, don't forget that, Yuuki. Next up is the Continuous Trap in the Graveyard: 'Horn of Galar' activates its effect!"

【Galar's Horn (Continuous Trap): When a Divine Beast monster is Special Summoned, place this card in your Graveyard face-up in your Spell & Trap Zone.】

The majestic sound of the horn echoed through the air as the gods descended. This was the horn that Heimdall used to warn the gods of the giant invasion, which would lead to the final Ragnarok.

"This card was discarded by 'Polaris Valkyrie'. During the third End Phase of your turn after this card is activated, you can banish all monsters on my field along with this card, and inflict damage to your opponent equal to the combined ATK of those monsters."

Sigurd held up one finger.

"This is my first turn. In the following turns, I will summon all three Triads and deliver the judgment of the gods upon you. Try to stop me in the next two turns, Yuki. Finally, I activate the Continuous Spell: 'Supply Force,' set two cards to the back row, and end my turn."

"Two rounds are more than enough. My turn, draw a card!"

Seemingly oblivious to the sense of urgency, Yuki drew cards from her deck as the rounds changed.

"First, activate 'Angel's Charity,' draw 3 and discard 2, then use the Spell Card: 'Ace Straight'! Discard 1 card from your hand, Special Summon 'Queen Knight' from your Deck, search for and Summon 'King Knight,' and when you have both Queen and King, Special Summon 'Guard Knight'!"

With the three swords combined, the long-absent Three Knights of Poker instantly gathered under Yuki's banner thanks to the power of the magic cards.

Compared to "Odin", these monsters were very weak, but Sigurd raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Oh? All three offerings are here. Are you coming too, Yu Xi?"

The effect of "Ace Straight" does not consume the Normal Summon right of the current turn, while a Phantom God needs to have 3 monsters Tributed to be summoned. With Yuki's field resources, it is clear that this condition has already been met.

But You Xi shook her head.

"No, I summon this creature—the black-gold Tyrannosaurus Rex that will liberate the 'Queen's Knight' and the 'King's Knight! Break the shackles that imprison you in the cracks of this world, and bring destruction to my enemies! Superior Summon, 'Gandora X, the Destroyer Dragon'!"

"Gandora the Destroyer X, Level 8/Dark/Dragon" "ATK: 0/DEF: 0"

Contrary to Sigurd's expectations, the two card knights, Q and K, were enveloped by a storm, gathered together, and transformed into a black dragon as tall as a small building.

The dragon's entire body was inlaid with scarlet jewels, making it only slightly larger than an ant compared to Odin.

However, the destructive power it contains is something no one can ignore.

"Gandora X's effect activated! If Summoned or Special Summoned from your hand, destroy all other monsters on the field and inflict LP damage to your opponent equal to the monster with the highest ATK! [Destruction Roar]!!"

Responding to Youxi's voice, the Black Gold Tyrannosaurus roared angrily, and the jewels all over its body lit up, shooting out scarlet rays.

"While 'Odin, the Supreme Holy Emperor' is unaffected by magic and trap effects, it has absolutely no resistance to monster effects. Therefore, Sigurd, you will take 4000 damage. Furthermore, 'Gandora X's' attack power will increase this damage by that amount."

This move is useless against the Illusion God, but it has a miraculous effect on the Three Extreme Gods.

In this way, if Sigurd, who has already suffered a blood burn, is then hit by a direct attack from "Gandora X", his health will be instantly depleted, resulting in a one-hit kill.

"Activate the Trap Card: Torrent Tribute. When a monster is Normal Summoned, Flip Summoned, or Special Summoned, destroy all monsters on the field."

As Geka rose, a world-ending flood suddenly descended.

Before the Black Gold Tyrannosaurus's crimson rays could destroy it, the flood swept it and the gods into the tsunami waves, where they disappeared.

With his feet soaked by the waves, Sigurd laughed, "Gandora X was indeed a powerful move, but unfortunately, it's useless against me, Yuuki. Because my monster was destroyed, the effect of 'Supply Force' is activated: Once per turn, draw 1 card from your Deck."

"Is 'Torrent Tribute' a card added to complement the power of the Three Gods?"

Since all monsters were destroyed before the effect of "Gandora X" took effect, "Destruction Roar" naturally became useless.

However, You Xi was not disappointed, since he hadn't expected things to go so smoothly anyway.

It's already pretty good that you can eliminate one back row card with "Gandora X".

"Let's continue. Activate the Spell Card: 'Monster Reborn'. Based on this card's effect, Special Summon 'Mirror Sword Knight' from my Graveyard in Defense Position!"

"Mirror Sword Knight, Level 4/Light/Fantasy Demon" "ATK: 1900/DEF: 300"

More than the Poker Knights, the long-unseen Armored Ghost flew out of the abyss and disintegrated in the next moment, transforming into a new monster.

"Activate the effect of 'Mirror Sword Knight': Tribute yourself to Special Summon 1 'Fusion' monster from your Deck. Special Summon 'Baphomet the Great' from your Deck in Defense Position. If 'Baphomet the Great' is Special Summoned, search for 'Fusion' and 1 Level 4 Beast monster."

Despite having the Fusion Card in hand, Yuuki was unable to perform a Fusion Summon this turn due to the self-restriction of "Ace Straight".