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

"However, it's not like there's absolutely no way out."

This is the only way...

Yu Xi glanced at his five cards and, as in the first turn, took out three of them.

"Although you can't summon or Special Summon, you can still Set a monster to Summon. I Set 2 cards to the back row, then Set 1 monster, and end the turn."

"Huh? Same old trick? That kind of strategy won't work against the current 'Gun King,' Yuki. During the End Phase, 'Gun King's' effect activates, removing 1 of your Xyz Material. Then it's my turn, draw!"

With the same ferocious momentum, the valiant general drew the card and played it directly.

"Activate normal spell: 'Forbidden Spell'!"

"Declare a card name, and your opponent cannot activate the effect of the declared card name this turn. During this duel, I cannot activate the effect of the declared card name. I want to declare 'Destroy the Gun King,' so that 'Destroy the Gun King' will no longer detach materials due to its own effect, and I can maintain pressure on you continuously."

"That won't do!"

It's alright if it's temporary, but Youxi doesn't intend to be suppressed by the "Gun King" forever.

"A chain of 'bans' has been activated, triggering a counter-trap: 'Magic Interference Array'!"

"Discard 1 card from your hand, negate the activation of a Spell Card, and destroy it!"

The six-pointed star magic circle unfolded, sealing the magic with a curse. The "Forbidden Issuance Order" card shattered as a result, shattering the valiant general's ambition.

The latter laughed dismissively, "Hahaha, blocked it? Then let's go straight to the battle phase! 'Slay the Gun King' attack covers all monsters!"

The spear flew in a second time, striking Yu Xi's monster head-on and flipping it over.

The monster had a rather peculiar appearance; it was a silver iron kettle with many pipes on its surface, and a comical smile spread across its mouth.

It has a very famous name in the history of Yu-Gi-Oh! cards.

"When 'Electronic Kettle' is flipped, its effect activates! Destroy all monsters on both players' fields."

"However, 'Gun King' is unaffected by other card effects and cannot be destroyed by 'Electronic Kettle'!"

"It doesn't matter, the important thing is the effect afterward."

As the "Electronic Kettle" was torn apart by the spear, Yuki reached for his deck: "Flip over the top 5 cards of both players' decks, and Special Summon all Level 4 or lower monsters there in Attack Position or face-down Defense Position. Add all other cards to your hand."

"I see, so the goal is to replenish your hand. Then I won't stand on ceremony! However, although it's said that both sides can Special Summon, due to 'Gun King,' only my side can Special Summon monsters. Come forth, 'Heroic Challenger Spartan,' 'Heroic Challenger Night Raid Lanternman,' and 'Goblindbergh'!"

"Heroic Challenger Spartan, Level 4/Earth/Warrior" "ATK: 1600/DEF: 1000"

"Heroic Challenger Night Raid Lanternman, Level 4/Earth/Warrior" "ATK: 1200/DEF: 300"

"Goblindbergh, Level 4/Earth/Warrior" "ATK: 1400/DEF: 0"

With a bold slap of the card, three new Warrior-type monsters jumped out in front of the valiant general. The combined attack power of these monsters just exceeded Yuki's base score.

"However, I also have 'Divine Shield - Mirror Force' in my back row. These monsters of yours will only be throwing their lives away if they attack."

You Xi calmly reminded them that as long as they couldn't defeat the enemy, no matter how many subordinates the opponent recruited, they would all be useless.

"That's right, but things will be different next turn. I'm going into Main Phase 2 and using the three Level 4 monsters on the field to stack Light!"

As the valiant general finished speaking, the monsters pulled into the arena by the "Electronic Pot" took off and fell into the nebula vortex, followed by a burst of light.

"Strive for a higher realm, draw your sword and cut through the thorns! Xyz Summon, Rank 4! 'Heroic Champion Kusanagi Sword King'!!"

"Heroic Champion Kusanagi Sword King, Rank 4/Earth/Fighter/Xyz" "ATK: 2500/DEF: 2400"

"3 Warrior-type 4-star monsters"

A general dressed in crimson armor reminiscent of Japanese style, wielding a blazing sword, landed on the battlefield.

This card uses fewer materials than "Gun King" and is not as powerful, but it has its own advantages.

"As long as Kusanagi Sword King is on the field, once per turn, you can negate and destroy a Trap Card by detaching 1 Xyz Material. Afterwards, it gains 500 ATK. That way, I can seal 'Divine Shield - Mirror Force -' next turn. I'll set two more cards, and then end my turn! Come on, let's get beyond this, Yuki! If we don't think of something soon, next turn will truly be over!"

While announcing the rotation, the valiant general also put pressure on You Xi with words.

However, You Xi already holds the possibility of breaking the deadlock.

"Let's give it a try. My turn, draw a card!"

After drawing cards, Yuki's hand increased to 7 cards, and he added one card to the Duel Disk.

"I activate the Spell Card from my hand: 'Gate of Magical Contract'!"

Chapter 54 Unexpected Blind Spot

The emerald green card materialized, depicting a giant lock with blood-red patterns, as if some terrifying monster was imprisoned inside—this was one of the key cards Yuki needed to break the deadlock.

"Based on this card's effect, I will give you 1 Spell Card from my hand, and then add 1 Level 7/8 DARK monster from my Deck to my hand. I choose 'Chaos Dark Magician'."

"Oh? Not a bad card name, sounds pretty powerful."

Catching the card thrown by You Xifei, the Valiant General said regretfully, "Unfortunately, with 'Gun King' around, no matter how strong that monster is, it can't get out."

"It's hard to say."

You Xi disagreed with the heroic general's words.

"While the 'Gun King' is powerful, he still has weaknesses."

"A vulnerability? Hahaha, interesting! This is the first time I've heard of such a thing. Alright, Yuki, then let me see what this vulnerability is!"

"Next, activate 'Angel's Charity,' draw 3 cards from your deck, and then discard 2."

Yu Xi responded to the valiant general with action, and after a second draw, played the card that could tear apart the latter's deadly blockade—

Then activate the Spell Card from your hand: "Hold in Hand"!

"In hand"?

The valiant general repeated the card name that Youxi had mentioned, and his curious and puzzled gaze fell on the emerald green card that had been projected.

The card image features a hand covering five cards, seemingly implying something.

"Declare the name of a Spell Card. If that card is in your opponent's hand, they must activate it immediately."

"What?! It's a card with this kind of effect!?"

The valiant general was startled and immediately lowered his head. The magic card that Yuki had stuffed into his hand with the "Gate of Magical Contract" immediately came into view, and he finally understood Yuki's intention.

But it's too late.

"The card name I'm declaring is—'Corpse Spirit Magic'!"

As expected, Yuki uttered the name of the traitor card he had willingly sent over: "This card's effect is to Special Summon 4 random monsters from your opponent's Graveyard to their field in Defense Position. When a monster Special Summoned by this effect is destroyed, it reduces the ATK of all other monsters you control by 600. Because this Special Summon was performed by you in Heroic fashion, it is not subject to the 'Gun King' restriction!"

"Holding in Hand" + "Corpse Spirit Magic" is not an OCG card, but a card that has only been used in the anime so far.

It was also one of the cards that Yu Xi had received from the Golden Finger these past few days.

Either one of them is unlikely to be effective on its own, but combining them becomes the key to breaking through the blind spots and becoming the "King of Guns".

The risks of using the "electronic kettle" were worthwhile.

"Rise, my monsters!"

Four beams of light flew out from Yu Xi's Duel Disk and landed in his front field one after another, forming a brand new barrier.

"The Dark Magician of Chaos, DEF: 2600"

"Three-eyed Monster, Level 3/Dark/Demon" "ATK: 1000/DEF: 600"

"Electric Kettle, Level 3/Dark/Rock" "ATK: 900/DEF: 900"

"Great Winged Baphomet, Level 5/Dark/Demon" "ATK: 1400/DEF: 1800"

The first three monsters had already appeared in previous and earlier duels, but the last monster was somewhat special.

Its appearance is basically the same as "Baphomet", but it has an extra pair of arms, and its bulging muscles make this horned demon look even more dangerous.

"When Special Summoned, the effects of 'Chaos Dark Magician' and 'Baphomet the Great Wing' activate! Recycle 'Angel's Charity' from my Graveyard, and add 'Mega Fusion' from my Deck and the Level 4 Beast 'Gazelle the Phantom Claw King' to my hand."

"You actually managed to summon a monster on your own field despite being pressured by 'Gun King,' and even replenished your hand... Hahaha, not bad, Yuki! That was definitely a weakness I couldn't see!"

After the initial astonishment, the valiant general burst into laughter again, his laughter filled with surprise and delight.

Generally speaking, there are only a few ways for an opponent to fight against a "Gun King" with full materials: drag the game out until the "Gun King" runs out of materials, or use cards like "Xyz Boost Material" or "Declarator of the Abyss" to deal with it.

This was the first time he had encountered someone like You Xi who acted this way.

"As expected, as long as you go far enough on the path of duels, you will always encounter exciting things."

The valiant general sighed, then quickly changed the subject.

"However, even if you succeed, you still won't be able to summon any additional monsters. And these monsters are all in defense position, so they can only serve as shields at best. What are you going to do then, Yuki?"

"Do it this way."

After using "Angel's Charity" to draw cards for the third time, Yuki played her fifth Normal Spell Card of the turn.

"I activate 'Death Magic Box' from my hand to destroy one of your opponent's monsters. After that, you gain control of one monster I control."

Two boxes, often used in magic shows, appeared out of thin air and locked Yu Xi's "Electronic Kettle" and "Kusanagi Sword King" inside. Then, dozens of throwing knives pierced through the box on Yu Xi's side.

When the question mark door of the box opened, the one who was stabbed to death by the throwing knife was not "Electronic Kettle", but "Kusanagi Sword King" who died with his eyes wide open.