Chapter 461: Light Spirit Hall!

After six months, the GX tournament finally ended, but Tenjo Hikari felt this period was more exhausting than the entire previous year.

Students first returned to their respective schools under the guidance of Kaiba Corporation, then each academy conducted its own end-of-term summary based on its circumstances.

Criticize where necessary, praise where due.

Notably, even until the very end, Judai never decided how to handle the remaining demons of the Dark World, so he simply took them all away.

Yes, he took every demon and card from the Dark World—except for the "missing" Dark World's War God—all the spirits, and he didn't mind the trouble.

Meanwhile, on the Light Path side, Judai had observed for months and found no out-of-bounds issues; under circumstances that hadn't escalated to "Twilight Path," the Light Path spirits hadn't become that extreme.

Of course, even so, two Light Path spirits followed Judai to this world—but in truth, that wasn't surprising at all.

Countless Light Path spirits had come to the human world due to contact with students and their sense of justice.

This was also one way for students to grow stronger through this tournament.

Among all schools, the one with the best atmosphere, the most intense celebration, and the most "sad" ambiance was unquestionably the Duel Academy main campus.

Having the best atmosphere, the happiest mood, and the deepest sadness all together was, normally, inappropriate.

But at the current Duel Academy main campus, this was the only description possible.

Due to the outstanding performance of Tenjo Hikari and others, the campus no longer faced the same scrutiny as before, and rumors quickly diminished; beyond that, because students had previously been questioned due to the Fusion Army, once all pressure was fully released, those who had been suspected finally spoke out freely.

Even Professor Kuronosu wiped tears from his eyes from time to time while reading out grades, showing just how great their pressure had been.

Tenjo Hikari spent a very peaceful and relaxed gathering at the academy, filled with laughter and tears, but in the end, everyone happily ate snacks and talked about their summer plans.

Judai was his usual self, running around. Chui Xue said that, besides his internship, he planned to study entertainment duels and even intended to drag Asuka along. Wan Wan Zhangmu's reputation was already strong; though he only placed second this time, combined with the companies he had integrated, he planned to compete seriously with his two older brothers during summer break.

Sanze Sanze Dadi successfully obtained approval for his X-Dimension access application and stayed awake all night in excitement—apparently, this reconnection was an official initiative launched by Kaiba Corporation, and Sanze Sanze Dadi had seized an excellent opportunity.

Even Serina had begun attempting alchemy in the second-floor laboratory of the Fusion Department.

Fortunately, she had nothing else to do during summer break, and conducting alchemy experiments in the Activities Department suited her well.

Still, just in case, Tenjo Hikari gave her several cards.

They were cards he selected from the rescued spirits—those willing to help—who were eager to protect "those targeted by the Fusion Army," so they got along very well with Serina.

Although the school had already entered summer break and few students remained, outside the campus, companies, clubs, and travelers arrived daily by boat or plane to meet with Professor Kuronosu.

Due to the students' outstanding performance in the GX tournament, Duel Academy gained unprecedented fame; almost every moment, someone wanted to establish a connection with Duel Academy, leaving Professor Kuronosu overwhelmed with work daily.

So many people came that occasionally some even requested to take photos with Tenjo Hikari.

Fortunately, for Professor Kuronosu, crowds weren't a problem—he actually enjoyed handling these matters, appearing to have endless energy as he danced his way to the principal's office.

Afterward, Tenjo Hikari contacted Fengguang Corporation, saying he wanted to go to Kaiba Corporation.

Somehow, Wan Wan Zhangmu heard about it; he called Tenjo Hikari to the academy airport and pointed with his thumb toward the helicopter behind him.

With identity verification, direct access to Kaiba Corporation's private aircraft.

He'd forgotten this kid had such "privileges."

Don't waste privileges when you have them!

Wan Wan Zhangmu didn't just drop off Tenjo Hikari—he had his own business to handle with Kaiba Rensei, though it was purely commercial; Tenjo Hikari didn't understand it and wasn't interested, so he ignored it.

But—

Just as he was about to leave.

"Tenjo."

Tenjo Hikari turned his head, and the next second, a card shot toward him with a hiss.

He caught it instinctively.

Oh?

"B-Brutal Dragon Beast??" Tenjo Hikari looked up at Wan Wan Zhangmu. "Lightning, that was just a joke before—I could never actually ask you for your partner's card."

Indeed, he'd joked about similar things—like the loser giving the winner their ABC-series card—but it was always just a joke, never meant to be real.

After all, this wasn't an ordinary card—it was one housing a spirit's power.

"You're mistaken," Wan Wan Zhangmu said, hands in his pockets, smiling. "The one in your hand is a replica I asked Rensei to make. I'd never give away my partner's card—but a bet is a bet."

"Ha…" Tenjo Hikari chuckled.

"Then I won't be polite."

"Good luck—"

Wan Wan Zhangmu knew what Tenjo Hikari was going to do; he couldn't add any strength to him, so cheering him on was all he could do.

Moreover, he knew Tenjo Hikari planned to travel to other dimensions during summer break, which was why he came here to seek Kaiba Rensei's younger brother for additional arrangements.

Tenjo Hikari followed Kaiba Corporation staff through winding corridors inside Kaiba Corporation; after passing the internal Dimension Gate, he didn't stop but walked deeper.

After descending many underground levels, several Kaiba Corporation employees bowed to him, then left.

"The rest of the way will be guided by others—we cannot accompany you further."

Others will guide him?

Tenjo Hikari stepped out of the elevator and stared at the pitch-black corridor, about to speak, when he suddenly noticed—the elevator behind him was slowly vanishing.

"Oh… so that's how it is. That elevator already passed through the Dimension Gate." Tenjo Hikari had extensive dimensional travel experience; he didn't need Ye La to remind him—he instantly understood.

He walked down the corridor, and as he moved, the darkness gradually gave way to faint light; slowly, blue torches ignited automatically along both sides.

Tenjo Hikari continued forward without hesitation. After walking a long while, the path suddenly opened up.

He stood before a massive gateway, and before him was a brilliant, star-white grand spirit hall.

Giant dragon statues lined the hall's perimeter, and at its center stood a massive white cylindrical altar, above which hovered a dragon silhouette with a pure white body and glowing blue eyes.

Light Spirit Hall?

Of course—

"Who are you!"

Just as Tenjo Hikari thought this, a familiar voice interrupted his thoughts.

He turned and saw a figure clad in a White Dragon mask; he was about to reply when he suddenly realized—

Something was wrong?

This wasn't Kaiba himself!

Though similar to "Kaiba Man," it wasn't the same feeling as the Kaiba Rensei he'd seen recently.

Realizing this, Tenjo Hikari immediately declared: "I am a Dimensional Traveling Duelist, seeking Fusion Duelists across different dimensions. I came here to collect the 【Blue-Eyes】 Fusion. I seek your approval."

"Oh ho?" After hearing Tenjo Hikari's words, the strange Kaiba Rensei's oppressive aura diminished, replaced by a sneer. "How dare you speak such words before me? Your mind must be shattered."

"Well then, let me clear your head a bit—"

As he spoke, the Kaiba Man attached a very ancient, worn-out Duel Disk to his wrist.

Tenjo Hikari glanced at it, raised his left hand, and his Duel Disk activated automatically, unfolding to reveal the Monster Zone.

"Duel!"

【Kaiba Man?】, LP: 4000.

Tenjo Hikari, LP: 4000.

(End of Chapter)