This Hextech Duel Master is a pro at getting targets.

"Increase the defense of the Cocoon of Evolution by 300!"

Chapter Twenty-Five: Triceratops vs. Giant Moth

"Beep beep beep-"

[Yu Shuo, LP: 1640→1440]

As the smoke clears, the writhing cocoon of evolution remains.

You Shuo has a card that can destroy Equip Spell Cards, but no card that can destroy Continuous Spell Cards.

With a slight difference in attack and defense, his attack was ultimately blocked.

"It's my turn to win again!" the insect-moth sneered. "This is already the second round of evolution!"

"Because I can't do anything while the Cocoon of Evolution is on the field."

"So, if I draw one card, my turn is over!"

"But by the time you started, the Cocoon of Evolution had already reached its third round!"

"Two more rounds, and that perfect, magnificent monster will appear here!"

The insect moth spreads its arms wide; though small in stature, it exudes a sharp and proud aura.

When they saw the shadows inside the cocoon gradually spreading their wings, all the audience members' expressions changed, some disgusted, some excited.

“We can’t do anything. Right now, that monster only has 2300 DEF…” You Shuo looked at the deck. “As long as we draw a DARK Dragon monster, we can defeat it even without an Equip Card.”

Time is running out. If the Cocoon of Evolution cannot be defeated this round, then the terrifying Ultimate Perfect Form Great Moth will descend upon the battlefield at the start of its next round!

"Swish-"

After drawing the card, You Shuo smiled faintly and said loudly:

"My turn! Draw a card!"

"Convert the hologram user to a defensive stance!"

"Attack Status - Triceratops!"

【Triceratops】

[Eight Stars]

[Dark Attribute/Dragon Race]

Attack/Defense: 2850/2350

[Description: A demonic dragon characterized by three horns growing from its head.]

The insect moth was startled when it saw the attack power of 2850.

After watching several matches and gaining some understanding of Duel Monsters, Miho Nosaka smiled and said, "Good luck, Yuuko!"

You Shuo smirked: "Triceratops! Attack the Cocoon of Evolution!!"

"Boom-"

Amidst the exploding black dragon breath, a burnt smell emanated as the cocoon of evolution was consumed by the black flames!

"Tsk...only three rounds..." The insect-moth's glasses reflected a cold light as he said, clearly annoyed, "You little brat, you're really troublesome..."

"But when the cocoon of evolution is destroyed, the monster nurtured within will also break free!"

"Because there was a difference of several rounds, what hatched was not a perfect ultimate mutant..."

"But an ordinary large moth is more than enough to defeat you!"

"Fly, great moth!!!"

From within the charred cocoon, a giant beast covered in slime struggled to crawl out. It laboriously made its way onto the field and vigorously shook off the slime from its body!

This disgusting scene sent chills down the spines of almost everyone, giving them goosebumps.

Then, the giant flying insect spread its wings, creating a powerful vortex that lifted it into the sky!

[Large Moth]

[Eight Stars]

[Earth Attribute/Insect Tribe]

Attack/Defense: 2600/2500

You Shuo successfully prevented the appearance of the ultimate perfect form of the giant moth, but the ordinary giant moth still cannot be ignored.

In addition to its extremely high attack power of 2600, the Great Moth also has two special hidden abilities.

One is that this monster can fly into the air, and only monsters with the flying or ranged abilities can attack it; the other is that when this monster attacks, it can destroy all of the opponent's monsters on the field whose attack power is lower than its own and which are on the ground. This destruction is considered a battle destruction.

"Set one card face down, my turn is over!" You Shuo ended his turn.

The insect-moth narrowed its eyes and sneered:

"It's too obvious."

"Although dragon monsters cannot be restrained, my giant moth cannot defeat the Triceratops."

"But as you can probably guess, I'll use cards to enhance the Great Moth's power."

"For this reason, you set a trap."

"But unfortunately, this champion has cards that can destroy ambushes!"

"My turn! Draw a card!"

"Spell Card Activation - Decoy Doll!"

"Check if your opponent has a face-down card on the field. If it's a trap card, force it to activate. If it can't be activated, destroy it!"

With a flick of his insect and moth card, under the power of magic, You Shuo's back row cards were forcibly revealed.

However, to the insect moth's surprise, the card was not a trap card targeting an attack declaration, but a spell card - Switch!

The insect moth, which is always good at using tricks, immediately guessed You Shuo's meaning!

If he rashly launches an attack with the giant moth, You Shuo will pull out something disgusting to reduce the giant moth's fighting power...

When Insect Moth saw You Shuo's face-up card, its gaze immediately turned cold.

That card wasn't the trap card he expected, but a very troublesome magic card.

According to the effect of the decoy doll, if the confirmed card is a spell card, it must be returned unchanged...

The insect-like moth sneered, "What a bizarre thing!"

"Spell Card Activated - Offering to the Dead!"

"Skip your next turn's card draw and destroy one monster on the field!"

With a wave of her hand, the insect moth unleashed a magnificent magic card that fell with a "snap," instantly eliciting gasps of surprise!

"That's... an ultra-rare magic card - Offerings for the Dead?!"

Due to the unique nature of this era, cards that can destroy monsters through effects are among the most powerful!

Offerings and tributes to the deceased are cards of very high value!

During this period, for the vast majority of duelists, losing a card draw opportunity was not a significant cost at all!

As the card was played, a dazzling magical light shone forth, and countless magnificent yet sinister gold and silver offerings appeared out of thin air around the Triceratops!

The items emitted wisps of black energy, which seeped into the Triceratops!

"Activate the Quick-Play Spell Card - Swap!" Yu Shuo finally chose to protect the Triceratops, "Swap the Triceratops and the HoloProjector!"

"Hmph~" The insect moth adjusted its glasses, pushed its five fingers forward, and shouted, "Since you have initiated the position swap, then the one defeated by the offering to the dead is the holographic projector."

"You have no face cards left, activate the Spell Card - Armored Machine Armor Lv5 with Firearms!"

"Increase the attack power of the giant moth!!"

"That way, the giant moth can defeat your trump card, the Triceratops!"

"Go! Giant moth!!"

"Giant Moth Whirlwind!!"

"Rumble rumble rumble-"

Chapter Twenty-Six: Take this hit!

"Snapped--"

The moment the card was played, an incredibly arrogant smile appeared on the insect-moth's face.

The Lv5 Armor with Firearms can provide Insectoid monsters with up to 700 attack power and also grant them the hidden ability to attack from a distance.

Under the current rules, monsters with ranged attacks will gain a super-advantage when attacking monsters that can only fight melee. However, if a monster actively attacks a flying monster, it can negate the super-advantage of the flying monster. The battle between the two monsters is settled based on their normal attack and defense stats.

"Beep beep beep—"

A heavy cannon appeared out of nowhere behind the giant moth, instantly making its attack power incredibly powerful.

[Giant Moth, Attack Power: 2600 → 3300]

Upon witnessing that terrifying attack power, cheers and applause erupted from the crowd.

"So strong!! Is this the monster that won the championship?!"

"Attack power of 3300, even higher than Blue-Eyes White Dragon!"

"Even if the Triceratops isn't countered, it still can't defeat the enhanced Giant Moth!"

Below the stage, Nosaka Miho was filled with worry: "Yu Shuo..."

But not far away, the white-haired man in the burgundy suit—Pegasus—was secretly smiling.

"The large moths of the Feathered Moth Boy are indeed very strong~"

"You Shuo Boy's tactics were already prepared long ago~"

"No matter what, the giant moth is doomed to die."

The insect-moth waved its arm and arrogantly shouted:

"Giant Moth! Attack the Triceratops!!"

"let's go!"

"Giant Moth Whirlwind!!"

"Rumble rumble rumble—"

The Triceratops, covered in scales and dust, was instantly killed by the exploding tornado!

The card shattered, and You Shuo's LP plummeted.

The insect-like moth burst into laughter: "Hahahaha!"

"It seems this duel is over."

"With such a mediocre skill level, you dare to challenge this champion?"

"Set one card face down, end your turn!!"

[You Shuo, LP: 1440 → 990]

When it was You Shuo's turn, he calmly drew a card from the deck.

"is it?"

"But I have equipment cards too~"

"My turn, draw a card!"

"Activate the Spell Card - Monster Resurrection!"

Special Summon Triceratops from the Graveyard!

"Equip it with the magic card - Dark Dragon Claw!"

"Increase its attack power by 600 points!!"

You Shuo threw out two cards in succession, and the Triceratops, which had just been defeated, was given a new life. Then, a shining equipment card landed on it, and a terrifying dragon aura spread in all directions. In an instant, the Triceratops' attack power surpassed that of the Great Moth!

[Triceratops, Attack Power: 2850 → 3450]