This Hextech Duel Master is a pro at getting targets.

You Shuo smiled faintly.

He was unaffected by the mockery. He glanced at Geka in the back row of insects and moths and quickly analyzed the situation in his mind.

Based on his knowledge of insects and moths, the face-down card in his back row is either an equipment card or a continuous trap card - Savior Ant Hell.

In this era's rules, any spell card can enter a chain, even a continuous spell card or an equip spell card can be triggered the instant the opponent's monster attacks.

Therefore, many duelists who focus on equipment tactics will use the tactic of setting Equip Spell Cards face down...

"My turn! Draw!" You Shuo exclaimed. "Attack Position Summon - HoloProjector!"

"Enter battle phase!"

"Attack the Insect Men!"

Holographic Projector

【Samsung】

[Earth/Mechanical Race]

Attack/Defense: 1100/700

[Description: A machine that allows people to see various illusions and then launch attacks.]

Attacking a 1200 insectoid with an attack power of 1100?!

You Shuo's actions left everyone somewhat bewildered.

But the next second, a magical light appeared, and the robot transformed into an anteater through its own virtual projection, lunging at the insect-man!

The insect moth was stunned for a moment. Through the duel panel in front of him, he could clearly see that the strange monster summoned by You Shuo had taken the initiative and suppressed his insect-man in a reverse race?!

"When the holographic projector attacks, it can generate a projection that instills fear in the enemy!" Just as the insectoid man was about to be defeated, You Shuo announced loudly, "It..."

Its hidden ability is that no matter what monster it attacks, it will always be defeated in this battle!

"Beep beep beep—"

[Holographic Projector, Attack Power: 1100→1430]

"Is that so?" The insect-moth chuckled wickedly and flipped the card over. "But this champion still has a backup plan!"

"Continuous Trap Card activated - Savior Ant Hell!"

"The Savior Ant Hell will nullify the opponent's attack, and the attacking monster will lose all its characteristics and the ability to act!"

"besides……"

"A monster that falls into this trap will be at a disadvantage in any battle, regardless of what other monster it fights!"

This is the signature powerful trap card of the insect moth!

When he saw this card, Ryuzaki felt a chill run down his spine.

He just lost to the insect moth because of this card!

Countless hell ants emerged from the ground beneath the holographic projector, swirling into a massive vortex in an attempt to devour it...

Chapter Twenty-Four: The Cocoon of Evolution

“But I already guessed it,” You Shuo said calmly.

"What?" The insect moth was taken aback.

"Snapped--"

You Shuo slammed down a card and shouted:

"Spell Card activated - Trap disarmed!"

Destroy one face-up Trap Card on the field!

"In this way, your Savior Ant Hell will disappear!"

"The holographic projector's attack is still effective. Destroy the insectoid!"

"Fearful Illusion!!!!"

Amidst the shifting, colorful lights, a giant, virtually generated anteater lunges hungrily at the insect-man!

The tongue, like a long whip, lashed out and instantly pulled the insect-man armed with cannons into its mouth!

"Bam—"

The sound of shattering echoed again; this attack from their natural enemy instantly annihilated the main monster of the insect-moth!

"Beep beep beep—"

[Insect feather moth, LP: 2000→1770]

The impact generated by the simulated projection system rushed towards the insect moth. The small boy raised his arm to defend himself and bit his back teeth.

Once all the attack settlements were completed, the spectators were astonished to see the national champion suffer such a defeat.

"Tsk..."

The arrogance in the eyes of the insect moth turned into seriousness.

Looking at You Shuo, who was setting up a face-down card to end his turn, his gaze suddenly turned cold.

"Not bad, kid~" The insect-moth calmly drew a card. "Looks like you're not as weak as I thought~"

"But how do you deal with this combo?"

"Put a card on it."

"Defense Position Summon - Baby Larva!"

"Use a Link Monster Card on it!"

"The Cocoon of Evolution!!!"

You Shuo's counterattack surprised Insect Moth. Standing among the scattered card fragments, Insect Moth's expression became more serious. With a few shouts, he revealed his most proud signature tactic!

"Summon in defense mode! Baby larva!"

"Use the Link Monster Card - Cocoon of Evolution on it again!"

"If the cocoon of evolution is not destroyed after five rounds, then my most perfect and magnificent monster will emerge from the cocoon!"

【The Cocoon of Evolution】

【Samsung】

[Earth Attribute/Insect Tribe]

Attack/Defense: 0/2000

In this era of duels, many monsters possess the ability to unleash combo attacks with other monsters, such as Barbarian 1 and Barbarian 2, who can support each other, and Time Magician, who can link up with any monster...

These types of Link Monsters can be used directly in a duel like Spell Cards, or even hidden in the back row, and can be activated as long as the timing is right.

"Gu dong... gu dong..."

On the battlefield, the white silkworm cocoons beat like a heart, and through the translucent silk, you can see the tiny, wriggling larvae inside.

Is it about to appear?

Ultimate perfect form of the giant moth...

You Shuo was very impressed with this combo.

Five rounds of evolution time...

With each passing round, the monster inside the cocoon grows stronger!

Furthermore, the five rounds of the Cocoon of Evolution are different from the concept in the OCG.

This five-round calculation is based on both sides. In other words, when the third preparation phase of the game begins, the cocoon of evolution will transform into the ultimate form of the giant moth!

This combo is the signature tactic of the insect moth.

In the original anime, he used the effect of the forest terrain to make the defense of the Cocoon of Evolution reach an astonishing 2600, thus withstanding the attacks of most monsters.

"But there are no field rules yet..." You Shuo thought to himself, "The Cocoon of Evolution only has a defense of 2000, so it's not necessarily impossible to defeat it..."

The insect moth triumphantly ended its turn, waiting for the real show to begin.

"what--"

"My turn! Draw!" You Shuo took the initiative and launched an attack. "Activate the Spell Card - Pot of Greed, draw two cards from the deck!"

"Activate the Trap Card - Weapon Call!"

"To add an equipment card from my deck to my hand, I choose—Dark Dragon Claw!"

Seeing You Shuo's actions, the insect moth couldn't help but sneer: "Hehehe~ Useless!"

"The Dark Dragon Claw can only be equipped on Dark-attribute dragon monsters!"

"Your monster is completely unsuitable for using cards!"

"You probably don't have any dark-attribute dragon monsters in your possession yet, right?"

"In that case, you might as well search for another equipment card~"

"However, the equipment cards for Machine-Type monsters are far inferior to those for Insect-Type monsters!"

"Even with increased attack power, your monsters still can't break through the Cocoon of Evolution's defenses!"

"Just a heads up, this is already the first round of evolution!"

The white cocoon continued to expand and contract like a heart, and everyone could clearly see that the shadow inside was growing little by little!

The intense pressure and despair made the spectators extremely nervous, especially Nosaka Miho, who was worried about You Shuo.

“I understand,” You Shuo said. “Therefore, I will use this card!”

"Holographic Projector! Launch an attack on the Cocoon of Evolution!"

"Quick-Play Spell Card activated - Rush!"

"The holographic projector's attack power is increased by 700 until the end of the round!"

"The holographic projector will transform into an image that the enemy fears and launch an attack!"

"Due to the restraint relationship, the holographic projector's attack power has increased by thirty percent!"

"Beep beep beep—"

[Holographic Projector, Attack Power: 1100→1800→2340]

Amidst the battlefield, the holographic projector transformed into a phantom, charging towards the writhing white cocoon!

While moving at high speed, he transformed into a fire demon and extended his claws towards the enemy!

"Heh!" the insect-moth scoffed. "You think you can succeed with an attack of this magnitude?"

"The Cocoon of Evolution has a hidden ability: when this card in Defense Position is attacked, that battle ignores all type advantages and disadvantages!"

"So, your monster's actual attack power is still 1800 points!"

You Shuo's eyes turned cold, and he added another card to his hand: "But I still have this card!"

"Spell Card activated - Mechanical Modification Factory!"

"Equip the holographic projectors!"

"Increases its attack and defense by 300!"

The mechanical polishing device that appeared out of nowhere polished the holographic projector to a brand new look, making the generated fire demon projection even more realistic and terrifying!

[Holographic Projector, Attack Power: 2340→1800→2100]

Miho Nosaka exclaimed, "That's just enough this time!"

"boom----"

The violent explosion sent countless flames flying, and a wave of heat spread outwards!

But then, another surge of energy emanated from the smoke and swept towards You Shuo!

"Hehehe~" The insect-like moth slowly emerged from the black smoke, its face-down card in the back row already flipped over. "A mere 2100 attack power is not enough to trouble this champion~"

"When you activated the Equip Card for that monster, I also added cards to the Cocoon of Evolution!"

"Continuous Spell Card activated - Chaos Shield!"