Chapter 250: Reunion After a Year

"Also attach this—okay, finished."

Two days later.

In the new Fusion Department activity room, Tiancheng Guang had assembled the "Tiancheng Guang Prototype Model 73 Dimension Gate."

"So where did the previous 72 go?"

"Those don't matter. What matters is the vague, inexplicable feeling—it makes people think I'm a mad alchemist."

"But you already look like a mad alchemist."

Tierra and Tiancheng Guang chatted idly.

This was the Fusion Department Director's office, though calling it a "director's office" was no longer accurate.

In just one day, the Fusion Department, which had previously been a two- or three-story building, suddenly expanded into a massive structure of five or six stories, directly facing the Combined Department's high-rise. Not only that, every room and facility had been expanded; the Fengguang Company generously replaced most equipment with the latest models, and even installed the finest 3D projectors in the first-floor activity hall, looping classic duels of the "Founders."

Like Tiancheng Guang vs. Dimensional Man No. 1, No. 2; vs. the legendary duelist Dragon Long Qi, No. 2; You Cheng Shi Dai vs. Dimensional Police; Wan Wan Zhangmu summoning a giant dragon to repel a mechanical army, and so on…

Never mind whether these duels had actual interaction or brilliant strategy—just tell me, weren't the scenes epic?

Especially Tiancheng Guang's duel with Dragon Long Qi—have you not watched it yet? So cool.

By the way, this was also one of the test sites for promotional ads—roughly, the Fusion Immortal traveled across various fusions, pursued the ultimate fusion, and eventually found the magical scientist who, under his guidance, obtained the legendary instant noodle fusion and so on.

Classic Japanese-style exaggeration.

Tiancheng Guang felt extremely uncomfortable filming it, even more so watching it alone, and even more so when watching it together with others.

Especially when beside him, Shi Dai loudly shouted, "Whoa, so cool!"—that was unbearable.

So after watching all the ads and confirming there was nothing extra, Tiancheng Guang stopped caring and began assembling his own dimension gate.

The Fusion Department now matched the Combined Department in every aspect, and some facilities were even newer—but there was one thing it could never match: the dimension gate.

Therefore, Tiancheng Guang had to prepare this final item.

In the human world, without the Philosopher's Stone from the Great Cosmic Workshop as an energy base, building a dimension gate was genuinely difficult. Fortunately, he was no longer short on money, and he had received considerable "funding" from kind-hearted members of the Fusion Army, giving him enough materials for testing and construction.

Unfortunately, the vast majority of materials were used to create the cards for the Hellfire Machine; otherwise, Tiancheng Guang could have tested more times.

In short, after transporting the pre-prepared parts from the workshop here, Tiancheng Guang assembled them, inserted the energy card he had prepared in advance, opened the Emerald Book, and located the coordinates given to him by Principal Clonus.

"Critical Point" Dimension.

From the description:

It seemed to be the boundless, unclaimed territory left behind after the Spirit World shattered—areas that no faction or tribe could fully take away or completely sever, serving as connection points.

In this territory, countless factions existed, some allied, others hostile.

However, this dimension had long been discovered by Kaiba Corporation, and long ago, Kaiba Corporation had established contact with many tribal leaders within it; thus, humans faced no great danger there.

So, with even a little ambition or a touch of luck, one could gain unimaginable benefits in this dimension.

That was what the principal thought.

In principle, it was reasonable.

Thus, to stimulate his students' ambition and cultivate their courage to challenge professional duelists, he planned a massive global tournament.

All students—from this school, the Northern Branch, the North American Branch, the South American Branch, the European Branch, the Arctic Circle Branch…—every single Duel Academy student must participate in this GX Tournament.

Since they would enter the other dimension directly, there was no need to gather; they simply had to enter the other dimension, begin dueling from different starting points, and ultimately crown the strongest.

Additionally, he invited professional duelists. Many were interested in this world-class event, especially since they could duel duelists from around the globe without enduring long travel.

In short—

It was an ultra-massive event.

Even more exaggerated than the original story.

Because even with the original principal's incredible connections, he couldn't gather so many people on the school island—many simply couldn't make it.

But now, he could summon them all into the other dimension to duel.

Regardless of how the event turned out, Principal Jiao merely by contacting Kaiba Riren, professional duelists, old friends, arranging prizes and schedules, deserved to be called a "great principal."

Never mind how things ultimately turned out—his intentions and goals were entirely good.

Tiancheng Guang shook his head.

He activated the dimension gate, ran a quick safety test, and, with his ample experience, had Bai Jing, the squad leader, assist in testing. After confirming everything was fine, he initiated dimensional teleportation, and his figure slowly dissolved, eventually turning into particles and vanishing from this world.

Soon, countless particles suddenly appeared in a vast, barren wasteland. His body gradually reassembled and landed on the ground.

Tiancheng Guang glanced left and right.

An extremely desolate environment—even no sign of life.

He turned back and saw a green circular ring spinning continuously.

The return dimension gate was fine.

But that wasn't enough.

He prepared another set of materials, intending to find a sufficiently hidden spot in this dimension to build a second dimension gate, ensuring an alternate way back.

As he was packing up, Tierra spoke: "Tiancheng Guang."

Hearing this, Tiancheng Guang opened the Emerald Book. A green symbol emerged from his body, and his figure gradually blended into the surroundings—unless you looked closely, you wouldn't even notice a person was there.

He moved aside and hid. After a while, a group of bizarre-looking elf riders, mounted on horses, dragged a group of small elves, racing wildly.

As they ran, the elves mocked loudly.

"You—you won't escape the Great Lord's wrath!" The bound small elves cried, struggled, or mustered courage to shout back.

"Hahaha, Great Lord? Your Great Lord challenged the Dark Sword Lord—he's surely dead by now. And for you—"

Before the warrior elves could finish, a pitch-black storm flashed from the side, instantly knocking the laughing elf off his horse.

"W-who the hell—" The elf fell, screaming in terror.

As he cried out, a massive black steed, towering several times taller than the elf itself, appeared before him. Seeing the black giant horse, his face turned pale.

He slowly looked up and saw a knight in a golden mask looking down at him with contempt.

The elf instinctively grabbed the ground with both hands, scrambling backward in panic. As he moved, the figure atop the giant horse leaned sideways and dismounted.

Only then could he fully see the knight's face.

A sturdy body clad in blue armor, with black plating and golden embellishments at joints and key points, radiating solemnity; crimson blade edges hinted at deadly intent; a vast, billowing black cloak revealed the knight's untamed nature.

The tall knight lightly spun his lance, then turned slightly, his eyes glowing red as he glared at the elf on the ground: "Who told you to do this?"

The knight's voice was cold and merciless—not a question, but a command!

"G-Great Lord—you—you're still alive!? How is that possible? How weren't you killed by the Dark Sword Lord…?"

"Hmph, foolish!" The knight spun his lance. "I am the spirit who seeks ultimate fusion, the purest warrior. How could a mere evil wretch defeat me?"

"C-curse you…"

"Listen up, all of you!" The Great Lord raised his lance, pointing it around at the terrified knight elves. "As long as I, the Dark Knight Gaia, live, no one shall oppress the weak!"

"I am the lord and protector of all weak spirits. Anyone who dares commit such evil acts will suffer the same fate as this one!"

Saying this, he pulled a card from his wrist and tossed it skyward. Closer inspection revealed it was the Dark World warrior, Dark Sword!

"Dark Sword Lord!!" The terrified elves scrambled to retrieve the card.

Meanwhile, the knight elves who hadn't been knocked down clenched their teeth, gathered their troops, freed the bound elf slaves, and glared fiercely at the Great Lord.

One leader sneered: "Hah, Great Lord… You're just a passing spirit daring to meddle? I still remember when you were defeated by Lord Krais and thrown into the river—"

Don't think this is over!

In this Land of Glorious Knights, only one voice shall be heard: the voice of our Emperor! Anyone who dares challenge the Light shall meet only one end!

I look forward to you facing Emperor Light again… heheheheh—"

The knight elves lifted the fallen elf, retrieved the Dark Sword card, and rode away.

The Great Lord exhaled in relief. The surrounding weak warriors gathered around him, cheering and celebrating.

"Long live the Great Knight Lord!"

"Gaia is eternal!"

"Protector of the weak, true knight!"

He nodded, smiled, and responded, calming his nerves.

Seeing these weak spirits safe, he finally felt at ease.

But then, a wave of dizziness struck him.

Emperor Light Krais… Could he really defeat that thing now?

He felt drained, listless, and utterly lost.

Just then—

"You're in trouble?"

A voice, familiar yet elusive, one he'd sensed many times in his mind but never chased down, suddenly sounded.

He turned his head in disbelief.

Before he could react, two swordsmen—one red, one black—appeared beside him, laughing as they slapped his shoulder or nudged him playfully.

"Blade of Flame, Black Flame Knight!?"

"Hahaha, long time no see, Great·Lord!" The Blade of Flame, as always, deliberately stretched out each syllable of the knight's title.

"Looks like you've built something impressive, Gaia," said the Black Flame Knight, amazed and congratulatory.

You two—

His eyes widened.

If it's you two, then of course—

He turned again toward the voice's source. The two swordsmen fell silent.

The duelist who seeks ultimate fusion—

Their sovereign!

Tenjo Hikari!

"After leaving the Warrior Realm, it's been over a year. It's truly been a long time, Gaia." Tenjo Hikari never expected to see this familiar spirit in this place.

Moreover, without a doubt, it is definitely 【that one】 Dark Knight Gaia, not any other Gaia.

A warrior who followed the Chaos Warrior in the Warrior Realm!

The knight who lost to me, yet failed to recognize his mistake and was punished by the Chaos Warrior! That Gaia, who had evolved into a Chaos Warrior! But now… this appearance of his—is he a Warrior Gaia?

Now, it seems he has completed the punishment the Chaos Warrior imposed on him, yet for some reason, he has appeared in this dimension.

The Dark Knight Gaia stared at this duelist he was meant to serve. After a moment of stunned silence, under the gaze of all the spirits—some bewildered, some curious—he stepped forward in one swift motion, knelt halfway, and bowed to Tenjo Hikari.

Chapter Three, Chapter Three, additional bonus, today another ten thousand characters

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