Yu-Gi-Oh!: Worldwide Mix, the Ultimate Necromancer Duel

"Hmph! Then it's my turn! Draw a card!"

Wan Zhangmu cleared his mind of all distractions, reached out and deftly pulled out a card. His gaze swept over the cards in his hand, and the smile on his lips grew wider and wider.

"You'll soon find out just how big the gap is between you and me, You Chen!"

He pulled out a card and held it high.

"I activate the Spell Card from my hand—[Mega Hammer]!"

The moment the card was played, a beam of light spread across the field.

"This card's effect is that you can choose any number of cards from your hand to return to your deck, and then draw the same number of cards!"

He held the cards in his hand like a gambler examining his chips.

"I'm returning three cards from my hand to the deck!"

Swish, swish, swish—three cards are drawn from the hand and placed into the deck. The deck is automatically shuffled.

"Then, draw three cards!"

He pulled out three new cards, glanced at them, and his smile deepened.

"And—" he paused, emphasizing, "the [Mega Hammer] returns to your hand after each use. You can use it again next turn!"

Seeing this scene, You Chen couldn't help but mentally complain.

Damn it.

In the real-world rules, the [Mighty Hammer] is sent to the graveyard after activation. It's a one-for-one exchange, and it's gone after one draw.

But this card in the anime is practically a god-tier card – it returns to your hand after activation, which is equivalent to getting a free draw, so you don't lose any cards at all!

There is no limit to once per round.

In other words, you can use it repeatedly in the same round if you want, until you are satisfied with the number of cards in your hand.

You Chen's thoughts drifted away in an instant.

If this gets into Old Ai's deck...

If you draw the [Treasure Hammer] in your first hand, and repeatedly exchange your cards until you have all five cards in your hand replaced with Old Ai's parts, wouldn't that be an instant win?

What can we use to fight?

Thinking of this, You Chen's expression became somewhat subtle.

The existence of this card is an advantage for everyone.

But the advantage is greater for the weak.

Because its entry barrier is so low. No complicated operations or sophisticated tactics are needed; as long as you're lucky enough to draw this card, you can keep drawing it indefinitely. Those duelists who were originally weak can completely turn the tables with this card.

This is not what he wanted to see.

This would lead to the collapse of the entire dueling world's order.

This will also increase the chances of him crashing.

It seems I'll have to find an opportunity to have Seto Kaiba revise the effects later.

But before making the changes...

You Chen narrowed his eyes, his gaze falling on the smug face opposite him.

He needs to take advantage of this lull to reap some benefits.

I didn't know which rare card to choose as the bet.

Now we have a goal.

"Shuashuashua——"

Wan Zhangmu's precise movements interrupted his thoughts.

"I'll activate [Mega Hammer] again! Send two cards back to the deck and draw two!"

The card returns to your hand, is shuffled again, and is drawn again.

He looked down at the new card in his hand, a satisfied smile curving his lips.

"Alright, hand adjustment complete."

He drew a card and slapped it onto the duel disk.

"At this moment, I summon [V-Jet Tiger] from my hand in Attack Position!"

A flash of light, and a mechanical tiger leaped out of the void. Its metallic body gleamed coldly in the sunlight, and its jaws opened, letting out a roar that sounded like thunder.

"roar--!"

V-Jet Tiger

Light attribute/Four-star/Mechanical race

Attack: 1600 / Defense: 1800

Another gasp rippled through the stands.

"V-Jet Tiger? Isn't that the legendary Alliance Monster?"

"Manjou-no-Mikoto actually has such a rare card?!"

"As expected of an elite-level fighter!"

Wan Zhangmu listened to the exclamations, his smugness growing even stronger.

"It's not over yet!"

He took out another card and slapped it in the back.

"Activate the Continuous Spell Card - [Frontline Base]!"

The moment the card was placed, a miniature military base appeared on the field.

"This card's effect is: Once per turn, during my Main Phase, I can Special Summon one Level 4 or lower Union Monster from my hand!"

He held up another card from his hand.

"Come forth! [W-Ejector Wing]!"

A blue jet fighter shot out from the base, drawing a graceful arc in the air before hovering beside the tiger.

【W-Catapult Wing】

Light attribute/Four-star/Mechanical race/Allied

Attack: 1300 / Defense: 1500

"It's not over yet!"

Wan Zhangmu's voice grew louder and louder.

He pointed to the two monsters on the field.

"【W-Catapult Wing】and 【V-Jet Tiger】—to be fused!"

Two beams of light shot into the sky, the tiger and the fighter jet intertwining and merging in the light. As the light faded, an even larger mechanical war beast emerged, its jet engines roaring on its back and its metal claws gleaming coldly.

【VW-Ejector Tiger】

Light attribute/Six-star/Mechanical race/Fusion

Attack: 2000 / Defense: 2100

The entire venue was silent for a second, then erupted in deafening gasps.

"They've merged?!"

"No fusion cards needed?!"

"Is this the true power of the Allied Monsters?!"

Wan Zhangmu crossed his arms, raised his chin slightly, and looked down at You Chen opposite him.

"How's it going, You Chen?"

His voice was full of smugness.

"Isn't it incredibly hopeless?"

You Chen looked at him without saying a word.

"It's too early to despair!"

Wan Zhangmu spoke again, pointing to the fused war beast.

"Activate the effect of [VW-Ejector Tiger]!"

He drew a card from his hand and sent it to the graveyard.

"Discard one card from your hand to change one of your opponent's Defense Position monsters to Attack Position!"

He flicked his finger, pointing to the monster that had been lying in wait in the arena.

"I'll choose that cowardly fellow!"

All eyes turned to You Chen's area.

The monster slowly flipped over from its prone position—

Just then.

"Ha ha……"

A soft laugh rang out.

Everyone was stunned.

It is Youchen.

Looking at the majestic VW-Ejector Tiger opposite him, and seeing the confident expression on Manjou Jun's face, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

And the more they laughed, the louder they became.

"Hahahaha..."

Wan Zhangmu's smile froze on his face.

"What...are you laughing at?"

The stands were also filled with confusion.

What's going on?

If the opponent switches from blocking to attacking, shouldn't that be a disadvantage?

How can he still laugh?

On the second-floor stands, Asuka Tenjouin's eyes flickered slightly.

She knew that smile all too well.

Every time You Chen showed that smile, it meant—

The other side is in for a lot of trouble.

Professor Chronos, witnessing this scene, was also deeply shaken.

He's practically developed PTSD ever since his duel with You Chen.

Every time I see You Chen's smile, I feel a chill run down my spine.

It caused a problem.

Because at every moment this happens, it foreshadows that the upcoming duel will take a very unexpected turn.

"That smile, oh my god!!" Professor Chronos covered his face with his hands.