[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh":3,"chapter-who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-chapter-123":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Who Let Him Play Yu-Gi-Oh!?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2248972,4388,"Chapter 123: Leading the Betrayal","who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-chapter-123",123,"\u003Cp>Thus, the disciplinary duel adjustment by the Academic Affairs Department was happily decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan and Jūdai, the two \"ringleaders,\" would form a team to accept the punitive duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jūdai readily accepted this outcome as well. First, classmate Jūdai was already delighted just to have a duel; second, having only recently enrolled, he and Marufuji Shō were merely roommates and not particularly close yet. Moreover, he hadn't even once seen Marufuji Shō duel in an actual match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By comparison, if given a choice, You Xuan, with whom he had shared life-and-death gambles in the Spirit World, was undoubtedly the more suitable partner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Marufuji Shō himself, he was even more delighted. Being a coward at heart, he had already shrunk in fear upon hearing the decision before the duel date was even set. Now, learning he had been replaced and no longer needed to worry about dragging his big brother down, he instantly felt immensely relieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was pleased with this change of plans; a world where no one got hurt had been achieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since the duel opponents still needed to be contacted and scheduled, the match could not naturally be arranged immediately. Therefore, the notice from the Academic Affairs Department stated the time was TBD, giving them days to get to know each other and specifically adjust their decks for tag team coordination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following classmate Jūdai's habits, he naturally had no intention of making adjustments. He felt that whoever came would be defeated the same way; he simply needed to perform at his usual level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the opponent truly possessed some special tactical combination requiring countermeasures, he didn't need to deliberately rack his brains over it. A true duelist only needs to believe in their deck; no matter the situation, there is always a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To translate: a mature deck should learn to counter the opponent on its own, without requiring extra effort from the duelist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But You Xuan did not agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the opponents were not publicly announced, You Xuan knew there was an eighty percent chance they would still be the Paradox Brothers from the original work, who claimed to have \"dueled against the first Duel King, Yugi Muto.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pair featured in GX used the Gate Guardian deck. Although this deck mysteriously received a wave of buffs over a decade later, the Paradox Brothers in the GX anime should not possess those ahead-of-their-time cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Viewing it through the lens of the anime world, future buff cards should be considered potential within this deck that had not yet been unlocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Teaming up with Jūdai immediately sparked ideas in You Xuan's mind. In his view, Jūdai's power of destiny should overwhelmingly surpass the Paradox duo, meaning this duel should have considerable room for divine draws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, if he could reasonably borrow Jūdai's power of divine draws, perhaps he could design some fun combinations that would be difficult to achieve easily on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could wait for now; since the duel date hadn't been notified yet, there should still be a few days to prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the exchange tournament for first-year newcomers at the Duel Club had kicked off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same very tall senior sister was presiding over the competition. When she saw You Xuan on site, she looked somewhat happy: \"You're here. I heard about the tag duel matter; I thought you might be busy dealing with that duel and would have to ask for leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be? Such an interesting duel, and an opportunity to interact and blend in with the new club members—how could I possibly miss it?\" You Xuan said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, participating in matches earned credits, and the champion could select cards from the Duel Club's exclusive inventory. There was no way he would miss this under any circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the new club members nearby who heard these words displayed various expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Get lost; who wants to interact with you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall senior sister smiled so hard her legs nearly gave way: \"That's good; I was afraid you wouldn't come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't finish the latter half of that sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you didn't come, how much less fun would this year's tournament be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Then the Duel Club Newcomer Cup competition officially begins. Everyone may now prepare for the first round of matches according to the list.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, the happy duel time began again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan's first opponent was still one of their own, a student from the Yellow Dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled that this student seemed to have dueled him during the dormitory exchange match, except this time the style was different from last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First was You Xuan's turn. He immediately summoned a \"Abyss Soldier,\" set two cards, and passed. Unexpectedly, the opponent started taunting, saying something like, \"Is that all you've got? I've already surpassed you now; let me show you my evolved duel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing his speech, he waved his hand dramatically and slapped down four face-down cards in his back row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan pondered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm, this scene seems familiar somehow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yellow Dormitory student laughed uproariously: \"The me of this time is different from the last. Come on, don't hold back; if you can do it, break through my defenses and attack me! Aim for the face!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan remarked that he had never heard of such a strange request, so he could only comply with the honor bestowed upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Activate face-down card, Continuous Trap - Imperial Order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yellow Dormitory student spat out a mouthful of blood several feet high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at You Xuan in utter disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could you bring something like that yourself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that you are leading the betrayal!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first match was won smoothly; You Xuan felt it was even simpler than his previous encounter with this opponent. The combination of one Imperial Order plus Abyss Soldier basically crushed them, instantly returning the intensity to the level of bullying noobs at the dojo before enrolling in Duel Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The friendly intra-club exchanges continued. The tall senior sister leaned against the railing of the elevated viewing stand, her attention largely focused on You Xuan's duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the arena, one moment there were screams from being run over by bicycles, the next the gunshot of the one-eyed Chief Zuguglo Revolver. Submarine torpedoes crisscrossed the field, while Abyss Soldiers danced with tridents, repeatedly bringing destruction to the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might not know, but the tall senior sister grew happier the more she watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew that with this newcomer present, this year's tournament would absolutely not be boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing around, she discovered that this year's Newcomer Cup attracted more attention than in previous years. Many upperclassmen in the club had rushed over upon hearing the news to watch; the senior brothers and sisters pointed and commented on the wailing newcomers below, their beaming smiles forming a stark contrast to the newcomers' tear-streaked faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall senior sister even spotted Watanabe Shūichi among them, the main victim who had borne the brunt of the persecution during the club initiation match. Senior Brother Shūichi watched You Xuan's duels one after another below with unblinking eyes, smiling so brilliantly he looked even happier than his colleagues beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riding a streak of consecutive victories, You Xuan gradually reached the semifinals, facing a female student from the Obelisk Blue Dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Activate Equip Spell 'Blazing Inferno Pierce,' equipping it to your 'Dark Elf' on the field.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then activate the effect of my 'Abyss Soldier' Number 1 on the field: discard 'Killer Snake' from my hand to return 'Blazing Inferno Pierce' to my own hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At this moment, due to the side effect of 'Blazing Inferno Pierce,' your 'Dark Elf' is banished from the game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female student: \".\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then activate 'Blazing Inferno Pierce' again, now returned to my hand, equipping it to your 'Warrior Dai Grepher' on the field.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, use the effect of 'Abyss Soldier' Number 2 to return 'Blazing Inferno Pierce' to my hand again, banishing your 'Warrior Dai Grepher' from the game as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female student: \".\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You Xuan: \"Activate 'Blazing Inferno Pierce' returned to my hand for the third time; this time, equip it to my own 'Abyss Soldier' Number 1 on the field, increasing its attack by 400 points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abyss Soldier (No. 1), ATK 1800 → ATK 2200]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Abyss Soldier (No. 2), ATK 1800]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both Abyss Soldiers attack directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Female Student, LP 4000 → LP 0]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female student, who had been banished twice in succession and then finished off by a direct attack, collapsed onto the ground, her expression nearly as messy as her hairstyle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who am I? Where am I? Why am I dueling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mom, I want to drop out...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chazz Princeton, who had also won consecutive matches to reach the finals, watched this scene and unconsciously clenched his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the second chance he had long awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it had to be different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1487,"2026-06-19T08:58:34.393Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","068f3238d6647c08b76b39b9d7f1a4e0cb414b1c4e2759a999d9d0d03b12a567","who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-chapter-124","who-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-chapter-122",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwho-let-him-play-yu-gi-oh-cover.jpg"]