Chapter 110: Light

The appearance of new cards was certainly no calm event for the students of the Duel Academy; these brand-new monsters were not only "numerically superior" to previous cards, but occasionally even included monster cards capable of assisting in special summons—something that absolutely strengthened the average students who had no access to good cards at the Duel Academy.

Just from the enthusiastic atmosphere among his classmates, Tiancheng Guang knew that this exam, the practical test, would surely be "a bloodbath."

Another point that surprised Tiancheng Guang was that, after this new card incident, Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang had not sent "assassins" to trouble him as he had before—no controlled spirits, no students possessed by illusionary demons—as if he didn't care about this incident at all.

In fact, it wasn't that he didn't care; Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang was simply tied up by another matter.

First, he had discovered that Kaizumi Corporation was investigating him; as an outstanding scientist, after two interdimensional transmissions, he quickly realized someone was tracking his transmission path.

And within this academy, aside from the deceased Professor Dadesi, only Kaizumi Corporation could have accomplished this.

Of course, he had also considered Kuronos, but Kuronos had never demonstrated strong scientific capabilities; if he possessed such ability now, he would begin to suspect Kuronos's true purpose within the academy.

After all, he hid within this academy primarily for convenience and because it was relatively discreet.

Just imagining Kuronos suddenly grinning and turning against him made his stomach ache.

Because of this, he couldn't frequently visit his own "base" during this period; he could only wait silently—either uncover those investigating him, or refrain from direct guidance and merely issue remote commands.

On the other hand.

These past few days, he had also been meeting with a powerful entity and couldn't spare the time.

It was a vast, pristine white room; the relatively darker-skinned Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang sat upright on a small chair, facing a person whose face was concealed by a white cloak.

The person was studying the cards on the table; just as Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang was growing impatient and even suspected the person had fallen asleep, he suddenly spoke.

"Front."

Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang immediately refocused his attention.

"Light is enveloping you; your heart will grow calm, you will perceive the cycle of cause and effect, and the world will reveal itself as it truly is in your eyes."

It was a gentle voice, yet strangely unsettling.

A young man with a voice as smooth as jade spoke slowly; each word Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang understood, yet together they formed cryptic, bizarre utterances.

"So, you mean my goal will surely be achieved?"

"Such is fate."

"Fate?" Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang displayed rare defiance, "The one thing I least believe in is fate."

"Hehehe, no matter what, fate cannot be changed." The man slowly gathered the cards, "As long as the light does not fade, your goal will one day succeed."

Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang did not reply this time; his stance was firmer and more obvious.

"Also, Dr. Ma, the matter you previously asked of me—I've thought long and hard, and ultimately I must refuse."

"!!" Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang's eyes flashed with piercing light, "Won't you reconsider at all?!"

The man's expression gradually slipped; his lips curled into an exaggerated grin: "The fate I am meant to embrace is not something you, Dr. Ma, can influence. Only one person can truly alter my life!"

Only one person.

Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang glanced at a young man standing beside the wall.

He was a handsome youth with blue eyes, short silver-white hair, dressed in a silver-white suit; he was likely even younger than Judai and Tiancheng Guang, and at this moment, he was leaning lazily against the wall, lost in thought.

"However, for the next entrance exam, Aide may enter the Duel Academy."

"... Hah, that's enough." After hearing this, Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang, though still slightly disappointed, ceased dwelling on it.

Because he knew that person.

Aide Phoenix, whom the father of Duel Monsters in this world, Pegasus, called the fourth strongest duelist beneath the legendary duelists Muto Yugi, Kaiba Seto, and Jounouchi Katsuya.

Moreover, the cards he used carried immense power; he was guarded by a spirit; and he had "Duel King Zhanmo" as a close friend on "his side"—even if not directly following him but merely assisting, it was already sufficient.

"Then, excuse me." Lord Lord Zhai Wang greeted Aide, then rose and strode out of the massive fortune-telling chamber.

Only after Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang left did Aide Phoenix speak in confusion: "Duel Academy? You want me to go to a place like that? Playing house with children?"

Though younger than Judai by a year, he was already a professional duelist—an undefeated, powerful one to this day—so hearing his close friend ask him to go there puzzled him.

"Besides, I've heard about Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang; his reputation is terrible. Even within Kaizumi Corporation, many dislike him."

"Didn't other students recently rebel against his Fusion Department? What could I possibly learn from him?"

Learn how to embarrass himself?

Thus, he couldn't understand his friend's reasoning.

His friend, Duel King Zhanmo, was born with the special ability to "foresee the future," capable of seeing anyone's destiny; by Kaizumi Corporation's current standards, he was a genius with innate Spirit Adaptability beyond "human comprehension."

"Aide," Lord Lord Zhai Wang's tone softened immensely when speaking to Aide Phoenix, "I've already seen the future—I saw our destiny breaking free from suffering."

"Huh?" Aide looked utterly confused, "That Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang?"

He shook his head slightly: "It could be someone else. The fate is shrouded in endless light; even I can only glimpse fragments...

This world—no, countless dimensions intertwine, their fates densely woven together, becoming even harder to discern.

The only thing I can see is that the light is growing ever larger!"

Duel King Zhanmo, as a child, had once seen his own fate: destroying the world in light. Through divination, he found his close friend "Aide Phoenix," who could alter his destiny. But as he grew older and the world advanced rapidly, he realized his fate was becoming increasingly "set in stone," plunging him into despair, even considering accepting it outright.

Until two months ago, when he encountered Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang in a shattered dimension and saw an entirely new possibility of fate.

On Ma Professor Chi Ma Chima Chima Lingwang, he saw the same "trait" as himself!

"I see." Aide frowned, gently rubbing his brow, then sighed resignedly, "If that's the case, I'll go take a look."

Duel Academy?

Though he called it a boring "child's game," for someone who had never attended school, it was a rare experience.

Two months remain; I'll visit then.

Meanwhile, at the Duel Academy, a new phase had begun.

The "midterm examination" period.

With Master Professor Dadesi gone, the "Alchemy" course was canceled; Tiancheng Guang's strongest subject for pulling ahead of his classmates vanished. Sanze Sanze Dadi and Wan Wan Zhangmu had recently mustered their courage, aiming to cut down Tiancheng Guang—but before that, the most important thing was certainly—

Practical combat.

And coincidentally, Tiancheng Guang's opponent for this test was...

Sanze Sanze Dadi!

"This is our first official duel within the academy, isn't it?" Sanze Sanze Dadi straightened his clothes and faced Tiancheng Guang squarely.

Tiancheng Guang nodded; though they had previously wanted to duel or collaborate, they had always missed the chance for one reason or another.

"Whoever wins becomes the top student in class. This time, I'll be number one, A Guang!" Sanze Sanze Dadi lifted his head and shouted with great determination.

"Hehe, Sanze Dadi, save the big talk until after you win!" Tiancheng Guang immediately retorted.

"Go for it, A Guang!" "Sanze, don't let Tiancheng off easy!" "Sanze, A Guang, you both do your best!"

On the spectator seats, friends who had finished their own exams gathered to cheer for the two.

"Both sides, prepare!" The referee was Huashan, the instructor from Huang College; seeing his two "favorite students" fired up, he too felt excited, "Begin—"

Both unfolded their dueling fields and shouted in unison:

"Duel!"

Sanze Sanze Dadi LP: 4000.

Tiancheng Guang LP: 4000.

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I heard the Flame Swordsman has new cards, but after checking carefully, this isn't the Metalized Flame Swordsman? I didn't expect that after the Metalized new series launched, so many new cards followed—actually quite good for Jounouchi, since his deck was always mixed; now consolidating into Metalized isn't bad.

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