This Hextech Duel Master is a pro at getting targets.

Miho Nosaka was a little worried: "Oh no, their attack power has decreased... That champion must still have some tricks up their sleeve, otherwise they wouldn't be fighting like this..."

Just as she had predicted, the insect moth then played another spell card.

"Activate the equipment card!"

"Power Burst Lv2!!"

"Only insect-type monsters can equip this item, which increases the equipped monster's attack power by 1200 and defense power by 200!"

"With this card's buff, the Great Moth's attack power will increase to 3800!"

Power Burst Lv2 is also an anime card that was not adapted into an OCG. In the original work, it was used by the insect moth.

The sudden surge in attack power shocked everyone.

But Pegasus remained calm.

He knew that with this strike from the insect moth, the outcome of the battle would be decided.

However, the loser is definitely not You Shuo.

"Hehehehe!" The insect moth laughed slyly, "That's right, this champion can defeat the Triceratops without lowering your monster's attack power."

"But that would cause even greater damage!"

"Let's end that guy's life!!"

"The giant moth attacks the Triceratops!!"

"Giant Moth Whirlwind!!!"

With the enhancement of the equipment card, the Great Moth's size more than doubled. It flapped its wings violently, unleashing a terrifying storm that swept towards the only monster on the field—the Triceratops!

"Rumble rumble rumble--------"

Amidst the devastating sounds of destruction, the Triceratops was reduced to fragments.

You Shuo's LP also immediately decreased.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Miho Nosaka's eyes.

The insect moth adjusted its glasses and sneered, "Hehehe! You've done quite well to perform to this extent, but if you're so arrogant, you'll have to eat your tongue!"

however……

As the smoke cleared, You Shuo said with a faint smile, "Take a look at your own performance on the field."

The insect moth was stunned. It looked at its own large moth and saw that the large moth, which originally had an attack power of 3800, now only had zero attack power?!

"What?! How could this happen?!"

This isn't the worst-case scenario for the insect, the feathered moth.

After enduring the attack, You Shuo's LP was not depleted.

He has 40 LP left.

To everyone's utter surprise, You Shuo revealed the card he had used the moment he was attacked.

This card is the key to turning the tide.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Championship Honors Belong to Me

For a moment, the entire audience gasped in shock.

"Not dead?!"

"There are still 40 LP left?!"

"I never expected this!"

"And the giant moth's attack power has actually dropped to zero?!"

The sudden change in the situation surprised everyone present.

The insect, the feathered moth, stared wide-eyed, its gaze filled with disbelief.

He knew that You Shuo would have 40LP left. As the champion of the national competition, there was no way he couldn't understand such a calculation.

The reason he felt certain of winning was because he believed that You Shuo couldn't possibly have the means to defeat the giant moth.

but……

But You Shuo actually reduced the giant moth's attack power to zero?!

How did he do that?!

"What... How could this be?!" The insect moth was utterly astonished.

You Shuo revealed the card he had just activated and said calmly, "Trap Card - One Color Instant Activation."

"This card allows me to Special Summon Level 4 or lower monsters from my hand, based on the number of monsters my opponent controls."

"I activated this card the instant you attacked."

"Special Summoned the Landbound Undead from my hand to the field in Defense Position."

"And this monster's hidden special ability is that when it is destroyed in battle, the attack power that destroyed it will be reduced to zero!"

The dead bound to the earth

【Four stars】

[Earth Attribute/Demon Race]

[Attack/Defense: 500/2000]

[Description: The vengeful spirits of soldiers who died on the battlefield gather here; anyone who sets foot on this land will be led deep into the earth.]

The development of Duel Monsters was a gradual process.

Initially, they were mostly regular monster cards.

But soon, Pegasus felt that this was not fun enough, so he designed some monsters with unique effects.

Later, to make Duel Monsters more in-depth, he added descriptions of the special hidden abilities of some of the released monsters to subsequent rulebooks and continued to update them.

Of course, this situation ended with the Duel City era, which was dominated by Seto Kaiba.

However, under the current rules, many normal monsters, like monsters from later generations, possess special effects. In fact, under these special rules, considering race and attribute advantages, those effects are even more peculiar and complex.

You Shuo continued, "If I remember correctly, your giant moth has two hidden abilities: flight and a giant whirlwind."

"In addition to having an advantage in air combat, when it takes the initiative to attack, it will destroy all monsters on the opponent's field whose attack or defense is lower than its own."

"If it's an effect destruction, I might also be defeated by the rule that when a monster is destroyed by an effect, the controller suffers 30% effect damage as a backlash."

"But unfortunately, your Great Moth Whirlwind is a combat-destroyed attack, so I won't be harmed by it."

"Furthermore, when the undead bound to the land are destroyed along with the giant moth whirlwind, the giant moth will be completely rendered powerless."

When these words were spoken, the insect moth turned deathly pale.

The entire audience was stunned.

Nosaka Miho listened to what Yu Shuo said. Although she didn't understand, she was very happy. She knew that Yu Shuo had won this battle!

Nothing else matters!

The best thing is that You Shuo won!

Pegasus, sitting in the audience, chuckled.

"You Shuo Boy~ truly grasps the essence of Duel Monsters~"

"The monsters' special abilities are mostly powerful buffs."

"However, in some situations, players can also turn them into weaknesses."

"Compared to Feather Moth Boy, You Shuo Boy is much stronger~"

Completely losing its chance of victory, the insect moth stood there blankly, muttering repeatedly, "How could this be... It can't be real..."

In that instant, he felt as if he were in a dream.

A completely unreal dream!

He had just won the championship and just received his ticket and boat ticket to the Duel Kingdom Tournament!

but……

Was it taken away by a complete stranger in the blink of an eye?

He originally...

You can make a lot of money by winning this championship!

There would have been so many people following him around like dogs!

But these...

They've all disappeared?!

The countdown ends when the insect moth is lost in thought.

As You Shuo's turn began, he slowly drew a card from the deck and said coldly, "The battle is over, Insect Moth."

"My turn, draw a card!"

"Attack signal summon -"

"Demon Beast Spirit!!!"

【Demon Beast Spirit】

【Seven Stars】

[Dark Attribute/Demon Race]

Attack/Defense: 2600/1900

[Description: A monster said to unleash its true power through metallization.]

The Demon Beast Spirit has an attack power of up to 2600. Even if the Insect Moth is at full health, it can easily kill the Giant Moth, whose attack power has dropped to zero.

"Shh-"

With a wave of his arm, You Shuo unleashed a roar from the demonic beast spirit, unleashing a jet of black demonic flame that exploded on the giant moth!

"Rumble—"

An explosion rang out, and under the intense impact, the giant moth shattered into fragments. As the light and dust filled the air, the insect moth's LP was completely wiped out.

For a moment, the entire stadium was silent for two seconds, then erupted in enthusiastic cheers and applause.

Under the rousing explanation and introduction, the insect moth trembled and knelt on the ground, his face deathly pale, completely unable to accept the outcome...

The honor of being a champion, qualification for the Duel Kingdom Tournament, champion benefits during the tournament...

All gone.

All he had left were his bonuses and reward cards.

But for a professional duelist of his caliber...

This is the least valuable thing.

Pegasus clapped his hands, laughed as he stood up, and raised You Shuo's arm to all the spectators.

He prefers the dramatic elements to rigid rules.

The intense conflicts and unexpected events, much like his favorite comics, leave a lasting impression.

At that moment, the whole country remembered You Shuo's name.

It's likely that for a long time to come, no one will forget what happened on this day—the insect mollusc won the championship, but soon, the championship was taken away again…

Meanwhile, in Domino City.

Yugi Muto, Katsuya Jonouchi, and the others who were watching the program on television were utterly shocked.

"etc?!"

"That person, that person is You Lian?!"

"He... he's actually going to challenge the national champion?!"

There was a slight delay in the live TV broadcast, and everyone was incredibly surprised when they saw You Lian appear.