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

"Choose to resurrect the 'Saintess of the Light'?"

Yu Xi roughly understood what Alicia was planning to do.

Unlike "Demon Beyond", "Lightsworn Maiden's" Last Word effect does not have the status restriction of Xyz Summon, which means that as long as the conditions are right, it can be used to launch self-destruct attacks continuously.

Judging from Alicia's graveyard setup just now, Alicia and the "Lightsworn" deck do indeed have excellent synergy.

There is a high probability that this behavior can be replicated.

However, this does not pose a significant threat to his subsequent formation.

"Because Phoenix and Union Transport are linked, I draw one more card from my deck. After discarding one card from my hand, I Special Summon Trickster from my hand, reduce its level by 1, and revive Star Thief in my graveyard."

"By combining the 'Trickster' and 'Level Thief Bug' circuits, I summon 'Phantom Collapse Goblin.' If this monster is Link Summoned, discard 1 card from your hand. This turn, I can Normal Summon 1 monster from its Link Zones. Also, because they are Linked, I draw 1 card."

"I summon 'Magician's Wand' in Attack Position, using its effect to search for 'Dark Magician' related Spell & Trap cards in my Deck. Then, 'Dark Hole Dragon' becomes Level 6, and Starflint is resurrected from the Graveyard. I then use it to Link Summon 'Phantom Shattered Cerberus' with 'Magician's Wand', activating its effect. I discard 1 card from my hand, and destroy 1 Special Summoned monster in my opponent's Main Monster Zone, namely 'Lightsworn Dragon Gragnis'. 'Cerberus' and 'Goblin' are Linked, so I draw 1 more card."

"Then reduce the 'Black Hole Dragon' by 1 star and revive the Star Stealer Bug."

As Yuki once again made his operational declaration, while the "Light Path Dragon" was torn apart by the "Hellhound", the overworked red ladybug once again ate the scattered stardust of the "Black Hole Dragon" and jumped out of the graveyard.

Thus, Yuki now has a total of 6 monsters on his field, and the completion of the Illusion Collapse Fist is just around the corner.

Chapter 292 The God of the Underworld Who Locks Up the World

"The combo of 'Survival Treasure Card' and 'Level Stealing Bug' is terrifying..."

Through a series of link summons, Yuki not only gained a field full of monsters, but also a significant increase in her hand due to the repeated fluctuations of "Level Stealing Bug".

After activating the card draw, Yuki originally only had 1 card left in her hand, but now she has a full 8 cards in her hand.

It is foreseeable that You Xi has no intention of stopping there.

"Set a Link Marker with Starflister and Cerberus, Link Summon L-ink3, 'Phantom Unicorn'. This monster also has an effect upon successful Link Summon: discard 1 card from your hand, then return 1 card from your field to your Deck—your last face-down card!"

"It seems we have no choice but to start it."

Alicia reached out and tapped her Duel Disk.

"Chain this effect to activate the Trap Card: 'Judgment of Scales'. Now Yuuki has 6 cards on the field, and I have 4 cards in my hand including 'Judgment of Scales', so I draw 2 cards."

"The turn continues. Reduce the level of 'Black Hole Dragon' to 4 stars. Revive Star Thief Bug and draw 1. Then, use the combined circuits of 'Phantom Collapse Goblin,' 'Black Hole Dragon,' and 'Level Thief Bug' to Link Summon L-ink4, 'Phantom Collapse Griffin!'"

"Dreamlike Shadow - Griffin, L-ink4/Light/Demon/Connection" "↑←→↓, ATK: 2500"

With a flap of its wings, shattering dimensional space, a gigantic griffin monster flew out of the connecting gate, letting out a strange roar.

"As long as 'Griffin' is on the field, Special Summoned monsters cannot activate their effects unless they are in a Linked state. I then activate the effect of 'Union Transport' to equip 'Destruction Sword - Magic Destruction Sword' from my Deck to 'Phantom Unicorn', increasing its ATK by 1000. Furthermore, as long as this card is equipped, my opponent cannot activate any monster effects."

"Then place 3 cards face down, and the turn ends. During the End Phase, due to the effect of 'Black Hole Dragon,' add 'Black Hole' cards from your Deck to your hand."

Yuki finally ended his turn by putting the extra cards in his hand into the back row, and sending the rest to the graveyard.

However, this scene was indeed a bit terrifying.

"She sealed away the effects of Special Summoned monsters, and then used 'Sword of Destruction' to suppress the effects of monsters in the Graveyard. Xiao Xi really doesn't hold back at all."

Seeing her childhood friend in danger, Xingye Wu laughed heartily.

The former is manageable, but the latter is extremely dangerous for Alicia. It's even more useful than being able to seal off additional "Destruction Sword - Dragon Destruction Sword".

The Lightsworn deck is all about graveyard tricks; you could say it treats the graveyard like its own home.

Many cards only become truly effective when they are in the graveyard.

Being banned now is a real blow.

Moreover, it is foreseeable that since the Phantom Collapse strategy has been introduced, Yuki's Faceless Cards should have a way to revive monsters in the Graveyard, thus gambling on the effect destruction resistance lost due to the departure of "Cerberus".

You can't clear the board with a single card using something like a "black hole".

"How will that saintess break this deadlock next?"

Izayoi Yuki watched the duel intently, predicting how things would unfold.

The saintess from the Church of Angels draws a card from the deck.

"During my turn, in the Preparation Phase, Minerva the Lightwalker is resurrected from the Graveyard due to the 'Deep Grave' effect."

Holy light surged, and in the soft hymns, a young girl emerged who could guide lost believers.

Alicia could have tried to break the deadlock with the effect of her last words, but it was all in vain in the face of the "Sword of Magic Destruction".

—No, not entirely.

"Activate the 'Galaxy Cyclone' effect in the graveyard."

Alicia took a card from the graveyard, and a cosmic tornado spread toward Yuki's territory.

This is the third card that was added to the graveyard by "The Lightwalker".

"Ban this card, and destroy 1 face-up Spell/Trap Card on the field. The card to be destroyed is 'Destruction Sword - Spell Destruction Sword'."

"It's not that easy!"

As the tornado swept in, a layer of light enveloped the young dragon on the back of the "unicorn".

"I also chain-activate the effect of 'Cradle of the Destroyer Swordsman,' banishing this card from my Graveyard. This turn, 'Destroyer Swordsman' cards cannot be destroyed by battle or card effects. Excuse me, Ms. Alicia. Of course, I noticed this card when you flipped it with 'Saintess's Last Words' last turn. Trying to clear the field with this won't work."

"But other spells and traps probably don't enjoy this convenience, right, Yuuki? They usually summon 'Lightsworn Magician Lila.'"

"Lightsworn Magician Lyra, ATK: 1700"

A sophisticated, mature woman in a platinum robe appeared before Alicia, saying, "Activate 'Lila's' effect. Change this card from Attack Position to Defense Position, and destroy it."

"Activate this chosen perpetual trap: 'The Cry of the Living Dead'!"

Yuki flipped up the card and said, "Using this card's effect, Special Summon 'Phantom Shattered Cerberus' in Attack Position from the link of 'Unicorn'."

"The effect of 'Cerberus' prevents linked monsters on my field from being destroyed by card effects. This also applies if 'Cry of the Dead' is destroyed."

A yellow canine beast, its neck locked by a needle-like collar, crawled out of the ground. The connected arrows formed a powerful barrier, keeping all destruction and sighs outside.

"Because of the effect of 'Survival's Treasure Card,' I draw one card from my deck. What a pity, Miss Alicia."

You Xi said, "Out of the three cards, you still chose the wrong one in the end."

When a live arrow is hit by a bomb, it's practically no different from an air-launched bomb.

Alicia essentially wasted a valuable opportunity to eliminate a player from the backcourt.

However, the saintess's expression remained calm.

"It's alright. My initial goal wasn't to disrupt your backcourt. Success would be great, but failure isn't important."

Not to disrupt the backcourt?

"Then activate the effect of 'Lightsworn Fiend Weiss' from your hand."

You can activate this effect by bringing 1 other "Lightsworn" card from your hand to the top of your Deck. Special Summon this card from your hand. Then, send the top 2 cards of your Deck to the Graveyard.

"Return 'Lightsworn' to the top of the deck, then Special Summon 'Weiss' and send the top two cards of the deck to the Graveyard."

"Lightwalker Demon Weiss, DEF: 1700"

As Alicia announced her actions, a face obscured by a hood appeared, clearly that of a corrupted demon sorcerer.

Then came the roar of a dragon.

"The 'Sword of Magic Destruction' can only seal the activation of monster effects, therefore the Trap Card 'Lightsworn' activates its effect. If this card is sent from the Deck to the Graveyard, add 'Judgment Dragon' from the Deck to your hand."

Did you get the "Judgment Dragon" so quickly?

Yu Xi's expression hardened, but simply obtaining this card posed no real threat.

Although an extra monster zone was reserved for Alicia, without the Arrow of the Enemy, even with "Judgment Dragon", it can only be used as a blank monster.

After obtaining the "Judgment Dragon", Alicia did not rush to use it immediately. Instead, she looked at the young sage who was watching the two of them fight with great interest.

"Your Excellency, may I ask first, am I now able to use this power?"

"Ah, no problem."

While maintaining the Millennium Scale with her own strength, and almost ready to take out some potato chips to chew on, Vera waved her hand and said, "We're not some thief who only talks a good game, so just relax. We'll cover for you if anything happens. If you can't play cards freely, there's nothing we can do to help you."

"I see."

Alicia nodded, and with Vera's assurance, her last concern disappeared.

So, there's only one thing left to do.

"Yuki-kun, although it doesn't matter who wins or loses this duel, I'm not prepared to lose to you."

"What you're saying is that you're about to unleash your true power, right?"

Sensing the determination in Alicia's eyes, Yuki responded with a serious reply.

"Then bring it on, Miss Alicia. I'll accept it all. But let me make it clear beforehand, even if you summon the 'Judgment Dragon' now, you won't be able to use its power."

"That's not a problem. Although your Illusion Collapse Formation is very strong, Yu Xi, there are still loopholes."

"Vulnerability?"

Does it refer to the fact that the object will be retrieved?

Even so, his card has "Shift," which, combined with his "Eternal Soul," can easily deflect the threat of the Phantom Collapse Fist...

"You think I'd use a card like the 'Forbidden Grail,' right? But that's not the case. Now, I'll show you."

Yu Xi, whose secret had been exposed, raised her head slightly and saw a door with an octagonal arrow appear above Alicia's head.

"Reveal, circuit of justice. The summoning condition is 4 or more Effect Monsters. I set Link Markers with 'Lightsworn Demon Weiss,' 'Lightsworn Magician Lila,' 'Lightsworn Saintess Minerva,' and... 'Alliance Transporter.'"

"what?!"

"Impossible! They actually used Yuki's monster as connection material!?"

Before Yuki could say anything, Izayoi Yuki exclaimed in surprise. Yuki had already guessed what Alicia was going to do from the summoning conditions and the choice of materials.

"The night is long, all souls return to their resting place, and all pain and sorrow will be buried in the darkness. Lost souls will be guided by the light of the goddess to a brand new future."

"—Connect Summon, L-ink5, 'The God of the Underworld Who Locks the World'."

"The God of the Closed World, L-ink5/Light/Demon/Connection" "↑↗→↘↓, ATK: 3000"

The three "Lightsworn" monsters, along with the "Alliance Transporter" whose name was called, all uncontrollably transformed into arrows that pierced the tornado. Then, the goddess who controls night and death, accompanied by the Dragon Soul, slowly descended into the Extra Monster Zone.