This Hextech Duel Master is a pro at getting targets.

"Put two cards on the counter!!"

"Round over!!"

【Matching Scorpion-Tailed Lion】

[Eight Stars]

[Earth/Beast]

Attack/Defense: 2800/2500

【YZ-Chariot Dragon】

【Six Star】

[Light Attribute/Mechanical Race]

Attack/Defense: 2100/2200

Everyone was somewhat taken aback by You Shuo's opening remarks.

"So powerful!! They summoned two monsters with attack power over 2,000 in the very first round?!"

"You Shuo adjusted his deck?!"

"These are cards I've never seen before!!"

"There's even the XYZ series used by Seto Kaiba?!"

Standing below the stage, Wang Yang secretly analyzed You Shuo's tactics.

From the current perspective, although the disruptive monsters are weak, they can pave the way for the appearance of powerful monsters.

The three disruptive monsters transformed into three machine-type monsters, which were then summoned to form the Chimera Manticore...

The effect of Chimera Manticore is that, as long as this card is on your field during your next Standby Phase, you can tribute monsters...

If Malik fails to defeat the Chimera Lion this turn, Yushuo will likely summon Dark Magician Girl to launch a powerful attack next turn!

Although everyone was shocked by You Shuo's performance, his opponent, Dark Malik, was completely unimpressed. As he drew cards from the deck, he sneered:

Hehehe~

"It's just that it looks intimidating~"

"You Shuo, you actually changed your deck so much just to defeat me?!"

"Then... I'll repay you with the utmost sincerity!!"

"My turn! Draw a card!!"

"Attack signal summons—King of Poison Roots!!!"

Countless black wisps drifted in from all directions, eventually coalescing into a ferocious plant-type beast exuding a highly poisonous aura!

【King of Poisonous Roots】

【Four stars】

[Water Attribute/Plant Tribe]

Attack/Defense: 1500/1000

"Activating Double Summon, I can perform two Normal Summons this turn!!"

"Attack signal summons—the Mighty Demon God's Death Torture!!!"

【The Torture of the Mighty Demon God】

【Four stars】

[Dark Attribute/Mechanical Race]

Attack/Defense: 500/1200

After summoning the second monster, Dark Malik smirked and grinned wickedly:

"Death Torture, the Demon of Ten Thousand Powers" is a very special monster. When this card is successfully Normal or Special Summoned, it can be transformed into an Equip Card and equipped to one monster on your opponent's field.

"The equipped monster's attack power is reduced by 500, and its attack power is further reduced by 500 at the start of each of the opponent's turns."

"However, you won't be able to wait for its follow-up effect to activate, because this turn, I will destroy the equipped monster!!"

"Equip the 'Death Torture' weapon of the 'Ten Thousand Power Demon God' onto the YZ-Battle Dragon!!"

"Simultaneously activate the Magic Card - Black Necklace, equip it to Poison Root King, increasing its attack power by 500!!"

"Enter battle phase!!" Dark Malik shouted, waving his arm. "Poison Root King, attack YZ-Tank Dragon!!"

"Click click click-------------------"

A terrifying death machine appeared out of nowhere behind YZ·War Chariot Dragon and completely locked it in place!

Under the influence of spikes and electricity, YZ·War Chariot Dragon's attack power rapidly decreased. At the same time, Poison Root King, empowered by the Equipment Card, became the most powerful being on the battlefield!

"Beep beep beep---------"

【YZ·War Chariot Dragon, Attack Power: 2100→1600】

[Poison Root King, Attack Power: 1500 → 2000]

"Oh no!" Jonouchi exclaimed. "This means Yushuo's monster is going to be defeated!"

"You're right, blond kid~" Dark Marik suddenly looked at the crowd watching the battle, a smug smile on his face.

"What?! What did you call me?!" Jonouchi exclaimed.

Dark Malik arrogantly revealed a card in his hand, which turned out to be a magic card—Heavenly Treasure Card. He laughed mockingly:

"Hehe... As the battle phase begins, the Heavenly Treasure Card in my hand is also activated, and both duelists replenish their hands to six cards!!"

"Go! King of Poison Roots, destroy YZ·War Chariot Dragon!!"

"Bang!"

Within the duel space filled with countless dark energies, the ferocious Poison Root King let out a shrill and ear-piercing scream and launched an attack on You Shuo's monster - YZ·Battle Chariot Dragon!

The gleaming claws slashed down with a sudden crash, and with a deafening explosion, the mechanical dragon, formed from the fusion of two monsters, disintegrated and shattered!

"Beep beep beep---------"

[You Shuo, LP: 4000→3600]

The impact of the materialized Dark Duel struck You Shuo, but it was instantly neutralized by the power of the Card Spirit.

"Hehehe~ You can actually hold on?" Dark Marik chuckled mockingly. "Then I can get even more enjoyment out of this duel~ Hehehehe!"

"After destroying YZ Chariot Dragon, I will activate the Spell Card - Angel's Charity!"

Draw three cards from your deck and then discard two!

"At the same time, the effect of the Executioner Demon Shura, which I sent to the graveyard, is triggered. This turn, I can activate a Trap Card directly from my hand!!"

"Enjoy the torture I'm inflicting on you, You Shuo!!"

"Continuous Trap Card activated - Torture Wheel!!!"

"The effect of the card 'Torture Wheel' is to prevent one monster on your opponent's field from attacking or changing its battle position."

"Furthermore, each time my preparation phase begins, I will deal 500 points of effect damage to you."

"Use this card to lock onto the Chimera Manticore!!!"

As he spoke, he swung out a Continuous Trap Card. Amidst the shifting light and shadow, a torture device made of wooden wheels and metal spikes appeared out of thin air behind the Chimera Manticore and bound it directly!

"Finally, activate the Continuous Trap Card - Cry of the Living Dead to revive Executioner Demon Shura from the Graveyard!"

Dark Malik grinned wickedly.

"Once I've done all that, my turn is over~"

"You Shuo, at the start of your turn, take damage from the effect of Torture Wheel!!"

"Swish la la la la----------------"

Under the relentless torment of the interrogation wheels, the chimera manticore let out a painful roar!

The damage was transferred to You Shuo, and his LP dropped by another 500 points.

"Beep beep beep beep----------------"

[You Shuo, LP: 3600→3100]

"However, the effect of the Chimera Manticore can still be triggered!" You Shuo waved his arm, and a monster was resurrected from the graveyard. "Special Summon the monster that was tributed last turn—W-Catapult Wing!!"

"Then offer the Chimera Manticore and W Catapult Wings as sacrifices!!"

"Superior Summoning - Dark Magician!!!"

Dark Magician

【Seven Stars】

[Dark Attribute/Mage Race]

Attack/Defense: 2500/2100

"Yoshi!"

Everyone was overjoyed and looked forward to the dark magician's reversal.

"Since Dark Magician is on the field, I can activate the Spell Card Thousand Blades from my hand!!" You Shuo said, "to destroy your monster Root King!"

"If I remember correctly, the Poison Root King's effect can only be activated when it is destroyed in battle!!"

"Therefore, your Poison Root King cannot resurrect other monsters from the graveyard!!"

"Hehehe~" Dark Malik chuckled, "You seem to know me quite well~"

"But don't forget!!"

"The Poison Root King is wearing a black necklace!!"

"When the Black Necklace is sent to the graveyard, it deals 500 points of effect damage to the opponent!!"

"Bam—"

The shattered gem exuded an evil aura, and You Shuo's health plummeted once again!

[Yu Shuo, LP: 3100→2600]

Katsuya Jonouchi couldn't help but say, "That guy Malik... his tactics are all about slowly wearing down and torturing the opponent... If this continues, Yu Shuo's LP will be depleted!"

“You Shuo’s dark magic hasn’t attacked yet. As long as we eliminate the Executioner, Demon Asura, we can turn the tide!” Wang Yang said calmly.

The monster resurrected by the cry of the living dead must be in attack mode, so Yu Shuo's attack will definitely cause combat damage.

"Dark Magician! Attack Executioner Demon Asura!" You Shuo shouted loudly.

"BOOM!!!!!!!!!"

The dark mage pointed his staff forward, and the surging power of dark magic tore the hideous monster to shreds!

The remaining impact struck Dark Malik, but instead of screaming, he burst into laughter.

[Dark Malik, LP: 4000→3100]

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

"Awesome! That's so exciting!"

Dark Malik's lips curled up.

"Dark Magician is the only monster on your field. After it attacks, the Battle Phase should be over, right?"

"And once my Executioner, Demon Shura, is sent to the graveyard, the trap cards in my hand can be activated immediately!!"

"bring it on!!"

"Metallic Reflective Slime!!"

The moment the card was played, a mass of flowing metallic matter slowly shaped on the battlefield! It eventually transformed into a bull-headed behemoth wielding a chain hammer!

Metallic Reflective Slime

[Ten Stars]

[Water Attribute/Aquarium]