Chapter 151: How Unfair to Burn Life Points Like That!

"Puff, puff—"

The first to attack was a warrior of the Dragon race.

As one of the guardians of the 【Mountain】, this Dragon guardian appeared quite imposing.

Orange-yellow scales, broad wings, and a confident smile—

Huh?

Jaden Yuki glanced sideways and saw a super-miniature version of it, struggling to climb up the body of Thundering Dragon. Someone familiar might recognize it at a glance—it was one of the classic recurring characters from "Yu-Gi-Oh," Baby Dragon.

Tiancheng Guang raised an eyebrow.

No wonder he'd always felt this dragon looked familiar.

So it's the "Century Dragon."

The adult form of Baby Dragon.

It gripped a tiny card with its massive claw, muttered twice, and pondered, "I've never fought against a human warrior before…"

He couldn't gauge his opponent's skill level.

Should he play conservatively, or go more aggressively?

"Forget it—I activate the spell card, Foolish Burial!"

It extended its claw: "This card can send one monster card from your deck to the graveyard."

"I send Eclipse Wing Dragon from my deck to the graveyard."

No way, banned card!?

Though he'd seen countless banned cards in this world, Tiancheng Guang couldn't help but widen his pupils at the sight of this one.

Because this banned card… it was too "banned."

"When Eclipse Wing Dragon is sent to the graveyard, you can banish one Dragon-type monster of Level 7 or higher with either Light or Dark attribute from your deck." Century Dragon searched its deck and pulled out a card: "I banish Divine Dragon Flash."

"Then, banish Eclipse Wing Dragon from the graveyard to special summon—Dark Dragon Collapse Star Serpent."

A black energy sphere appeared before Century Dragon, then twisted violently; from the center of that distortion, a dragon's silhouette emerged.

Dark Dragon Collapse Star Serpent, Level 4, Dark Attribute, Dragon Type, ATK 1800.

"At the same time, the effect of Eclipse Wing Dragon activates. When this card is banished, you can add to your hand one monster banished by its effect. I add Divine Dragon Flash to my hand."

"I set one card face-down and end my turn."

After completing its actions, Century Dragon took a simple breath, as if relieved.

"Go on, big brother!"

"Go on~~"

Whether out of sheer mischief or simply cheering on all duelists, a group of baby dragons gathered around to cheer for Tiancheng Guang and Chui Xue.

Tianshang Yuan saw a group of adorable baby dragons—even dragon eggs—approaching. He softly "hmm"ed, then raised his hand high.

"I'm pointing at what!?"

"Huh?" The spirits looked confused; one instinctively replied, "Sky?"

"Tianshang Yuan!" Chui Xue snapped his fingers, "Chui Xue."

"Wow! So cool—"

"So fun!"

The naive spirits were instantly captivated by Tianshang Yuan's flamboyant self-introduction.

"Then, my turn." Chui Xue didn't forget the duel—he drew a card, then casually asked, "Ah Guang, does that dragon have any effects to watch out for?"

"Dark Dragon? If it's sent from the field to the graveyard, it adds a Level 4 Light-attribute Radiant Dragon to your hand." Tiancheng Guang glanced over and said.

"Wow! That's right! That's right!"

"Big brother, you know so much!"

"This guy's lame."

"Hey, you brats! Don't tell them it's right!" Century Dragon panicked.

"No wonder it's you, Ah Guang!" Hearing the monster's effect, Chui Xue grinned, revealing perfect teeth, "I knew you'd know!"

"Then I won't destroy it yet—I'll deal with it when the time comes!"

"I normal summon this—Black Dragon Hatchling!"

On his field appeared a red dragon egg; at his shout, the egg shattered instantly, revealing a cute little dragon head.

Black Dragon Hatchling, Level 1, Dark Attribute, Dragon Type, ATK 800.

"Wow! It's me! It's me!" One of the baby dragons clutched a shell and shouted excitedly.

"That's so nice… I wish I could get on the field too…" Other spirits grew envious.

"The effect of Black Dragon Hatchling: You can activate it only by sending this card on the field to the graveyard. Special summon—Red-Eyes Black Dragon!"

Chui Xue returned Black Dragon Hatchling to his hand, and a dragon ten times larger descended onto the field.

Red-Eyes Black Dragon, Level 7, Dark Attribute, Dragon Type, ATK 2400.

"So cool!" The baby dragons gazed at the giant dragon with longing, "Will I ever become like that?"

"Of course you can! With hard work and growth, one day you'll become the version of yourself you imagine!" Chui Xue was unusually kind to children. He glanced at his hand, then shouted, "And now—It's time for the ultimate technique!"

Spell card, Black Flame Bullet!"

"During the turn this card is activated, Red-Eyes Black Dragon cannot attack. Target one 【Red-Eyes Black Dragon】 on your field; inflict damage to your opponent equal to that monster's original ATK."

"Eh? Eh? Eh???"

"That's… so sneaky—" Some baby spirits couldn't help but complain.

Huh?

The two warriors didn't mind—damage effects were part of strategy—but Black Dragon Hatchling's eyes were already welling up with tears.

"Waaah—" It wailed loudly, forcing nearby older spirits to rush over to comfort it.

Regardless, the Red-Eyes Black Dragon on the field slowly gathered flames, then spat fireballs toward the two warriors.

Guardian of 【Mountain】, LP: 8000→5600.

Black Dragon burning life points was normal.

But for Black Dragon Hatchling, who had always been protected and rarely seen others duel, and who imagined itself tall and majestic, this might have slightly shattered its fantasy.

"Eh… uh, did I just make a kid cry?" Chui Xue froze, staring at his hand—whether to act or not, he couldn't decide.

"Ah Guang, save me!!!"

Sigh—

Tiancheng Guang couldn't help but sigh.

"Senior, just keep dueling."

"You won't even call me 'senior' anymore, right? Right!!" Chui Xue shouted playfully.

"Alright, human warrior," Thundering Dragon's voice rang out again, "Witness the true Dueling Ritual—not mere childish play. For children, this is growth."

"Continue your turn."

Hmm…

Tianshang Yuan Chui Xue frowned tightly.

"Then… I'll set two cards face-down and end my turn." Chui Xue awkwardly set two cards on the field.

Now it was the Bird-Beast Guardian's turn.

Unlike Century Dragon, whose identity required familiarity to discern, this Bird-Beast Guardian was instantly recognizable.

Because it was, overall, a giant peacock—but unlike ordinary ones, when it spread its tail feathers, the pattern wasn't ordinary—it was—snakes.

It was Nine-Snake Kong Que.

Both are extremely rare cards…

Chapter Two, bonus update, bonus update

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