"I activate the Spell Card [Monster Reborn]!"
"I revive [Phoenix of Nephthys] from my Graveyard!"
With the flash of a Spell activation, blazing golden flames surged upward.
[Phoenix of Nephthys] returned to the field once more.
Chen Mo's intention was extremely clear.
Just in case You Chen had another destruction-type Trap Card set in the back row, [Phoenix of Nephthys] was not afraid of being destroyed.
Even if it was destroyed, it could jump back again and again, endlessly cycling!
At this moment, standing before Chen Mo—
Were [Phoenix of Nephthys] and [Fire King High Avatar Garunix]!
"Battle Phase!"
"[Fire King High Avatar Garunix] attacks [Fire King High Avatar Garunix]!"
"Bang——!"
Chen Mo gritted his teeth.
For the sake of victory, he personally ordered the destruction of his own kind.
Two enormous phoenixes collided in midair, releasing sky-burning flames that clashed violently, scorching the heavens!
The explosions echoed as both divine beasts were engulfed in fire and fell from the sky.
"Not only that!"
"When [Fire King High Avatar Garunix] is destroyed by battle—"
"I can Special Summon a 'Fire King' monster from my Deck, except itself!"
"I choose to Special Summon [Fire King Beast Arvata]!"
"This time—"
"You shouldn't be able to stop my attack!"
"[Phoenix of Nephthys]!"
"Unleash your blazing wrath!"
"Let your flames sweep everything away!"
Chen Mo waved his arm fiercely, his expression finally turning excited.
He had been suppressed again and again.
Frustrated over and over.
And now—
He could finally attack.
Whether he won or not no longer mattered.
What mattered was that You Chen had to pay.
He wanted to hear You Chen scream.
The more he thought about it, the more exhilarated he became.
High above the battlefield, [Phoenix of Nephthys] spread its golden wings wide, flames surging as it entered its attack posture!
You Chen's expression became unusually calm in the face of this combined offensive.
The Fire King Deck was truly ferocious.
Even after being suppressed to this extent, it could still mount a powerful comeback.
A relentless offensive chain!
—
2400 LP lost!
—
1600 LP lost!
A total of 4000 LP vanished in an instant.
You Chen merely frowned, enduring the damage head-on.
His remaining Life Points dropped to 2500 LP.
"I set one card."
"End my turn."
Chen Mo finally exhaled heavily, venting the anger that had been bottled up inside him.
"Then it's my turn."
"Draw."
You Chen drew a card.
He now held two cards in his hand.
The situation was not advantageous.
But card count alone did not determine victory.
As long as there were cards with unknown functions, there was still room to maneuver.
"Wait."
"During your Standby Phase—"
"I can add [Fire King Avatar Yaksha] from my Graveyard back to my hand."
Chen Mo spoke in a deep voice, once again recycling [Fire King Avatar Yaksha].
This card was the core resource engine of the Fire King Deck.
"Hmph."
"You Chen, you're already in despair."
"I still have [Fire King Beast Arvata] on the field."
"I want to see how you plan to break through my field."
"Even if you want to deal with it, you'll need at least two Spell or Trap Cards."
"So tell me—"
"Do you still have the resources to expand?"
"As far as I know, a Deck like yours cannot establish advantage with just one card."
"Let alone compete with me in long-term resources!"
Chen Mo finally regained the initiative and spoke with cold confidence.
At this moment, the surrounding audience and the students of First High School couldn't help but cheer loudly.
This was a desperate counterattack!
"As expected of the king of our First High School!"
"The Fire King Deck really is terrifying!"
"But the duelist from Ninth High School is also frightening."
"To force Chen Mo into this situation with those cards alone—"
"That's already incredible."
You Chen smiled faintly and spoke slowly.
"You're right."
"But—"
"If I use this card, how will you respond?"
"This time, I won't take your monsters."
"I'll send them."
"I have a big treasure here."
"I'm giving it to you."
This card was a decisive trump card.
You Chen knew that if this dragged on any longer, the situation would become increasingly unfavorable.
[Fire King Avatar Yaksha] could continuously generate a resource gap.
He needed to end it now.
Otherwise—
The Fire Kings would truly rise again from the ashes.
"I Tribute [Phoenix of Nephthys] and [Fire King Beast Arvata] on your field."
"And I Special Summon—"
"[Lava Golem] to your side of the field!"
You Chen revealed the card, his smile carrying a profound meaning.
The moment Chen Mo heard this—
His expression froze.
His entire body trembled.
This card… again?!
Behind him, magma surged violently, forming a colossal demonic figure.
A volcanic cage slammed down onto the field.
Both of Chen Mo's monsters were forcibly Tributed.
From the boiling lava—
A massive demon emerged.
"You really have excellent monsters."
"Whether used as fuel or livestock—"
"They're extremely useful."
This was You Chen's sincere evaluation.
But to Chen Mo—
It was the most brutal mockery imaginable.
His body trembled violently.
Frustration piled upon frustration.
The accumulated emotional pressure finally reached its breaking point.
Anger did not disappear after a single outburst.
It accumulated.
And now—
It exploded.
"Damn it—!!!"
Chen Mo's usually calm demeanor finally shattered.
His fists trembled, knuckles turning white.
His teeth ground together audibly.
Emotional Value +2500!
Even Principal Chen was stunned.
Was this really his son?
He had never seen Chen Mo like this before.
This You Chen—
Had forced his son into a state he had never reached.
The next moment—
A strange white light flashed in Chen Mo's eyes.
Unfamiliar patterns began to spread across his body.
These markings were identical to those etched upon the Fire King Beasts—
Symbols unique to the Asan Kingdom.
His hair stiffened and stood sharply.
In layman's terms—
Hair that could play cards.
Chen Mo's voice became cold.
Emotionless.
He did not choose to clash head-on with the Phoenix again.
It was clear—
He had another plan.
You Chen raised an eyebrow at the sight.
Good grief.
The momentum changed?
What was going on?
Was this some kind of transformation?
Principal Chen's face lit up with excitement and disbelief.
Xiao Shan's expression also changed drastically.
This aura—
It perfectly matched the long-discussed theory of the "spirit behind."
That theory had existed for years.
But had never been confirmed.
Nor could it be proven.
Yet Xiao Shan firmly believed it was real.
And seeing this scene—
His expression became grave.
You Chen hadn't expected it either.
Who knew he had such charm?
He could actually push someone to this point.
…Hmm.
Maybe this could be a new way to make money in the future.
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