Chapter 1374: Power of Escape

Pharaoh's Descent!

Mystic Tomato dissipated into countless light spots, and the Pharaoh who descended in the circle of release was majestic.

Luxurious golden attire, very obviously ancient Egyptian style. He held a scepter that seemed to symbolize the Pharaoh's authority, wore a golden mask, and his body was shrouded in holy light, appearing sacred and inviolable.

【Pharaoh's Descent, ATK 2000】

Although it is a Pharaoh, this one has nothing to do with Atem, the most famous Pharaoh in the *Yu-Gi-Oh! * series. This card is derived from one of the Seven Stars in the

In You Xuan's dimension, the Seven Stars forces had long since been brought under his command, and the theme decks held by the Seven Stars had naturally long since had a specialized team for development.

The "First, Second, and Third Coffin" deck used by that Pharaoh in the original anime was quite lackluster and useless, but You Xuan personally quite liked this "Pharaoh" card derived later.

"And the effect of 'Sangan', which was sent to the Graveyard to release the Pharaoh's Arrival, has also activated," You Xuan said. "When Sangan is sent to the Graveyard, I can add a monster with 1500 or less ATK from my deck to my hand."

It doesn't limit the column, level, attribute, etc.; as long as it's a monster with 1500 or less ATK, it can be searched at will. This is the gold content of an ancient searcher; the range of decks it can be put into is truly quite broad.

"I can't let you pass that," the Thousand-Year Avatar said coldly. "Activate the effect of 'Number 65: Djinn Buster'! When the opponent activates a monster effect, by detaching two Xyz Materials from this card, negate that activation and inflict 500 points of damage to the opponent!"

Two purple light materials were absorbed into the blade of Djinn Buster, and the blades slashed across each other. Space trembled violently, and the intersecting blade energy seemed to form a crossed "X," landing on the phantom of Sangan, whose effect was instantly sealed and exploded right there.

【You Xuan, LP 2000 → LP 1500】

Uria said with regret: "Damn it, to think it has such a convenient effect. Sangan's search effect was..."

"It's fine," You Xuan said, "But this way, Djinn Buster has no Xyz Materials left. Then I will proceed to activate the monster effect of 'Pharaoh's Arrival'!"

As he spoke, the Pharaoh's entire body bloomed with holy radiance, his scepter held high, and the holy light above his head seemed to be analyzed into a seven-colored rainbow. The rainbow light descended and enveloped the "Cotton Ball" on the field, which was soon dismantled in the brilliance.

"Pharaoh's Arrival can be activated once per turn by Tributing one Fairy, Fiend, or Reptile monster on my field. I can add any Continuous Trap card from my deck to my hand."

You Xuan paused and added.

"But as a cost, after this effect is activated, I cannot Special Summon monsters until the end of the turn."

Thousand-Year Avatar: "You can actually search for any Continuous Trap?"

Clearly, the old cheater also realized the potential of this effect.

Without limiting the column to fetch any Continuous Trap, the practicality of this effect naturally depends on the strength of the Continuous Trap.

And as everyone knows, Continuous Traps are mostly known for their lockdown and anti-meta capabilities; among the things in the Yu-Gi-Oh card pool that are meant to spite society, Continuous Traps must surely occupy half the territory.

"I Tribute the Fairy-type 'Cotton Ball' to add the Continuous Trap 'Imperial Order' from my deck to my hand."

You Xuan drew the trap that popped out of his deck.

"'Imperial Order', the Continuous Trap that seals Spell cards?" The Thousand-Year Avatar frowned.

As long as this card is activated, the first to bear the brunt would be the "Contract with Thousand-Year Lord" already on the Thousand-Year Avatar's field. Imperial Order would negate all Spell card effects, and Contract with Thousand-Year Lord would also become a blank sheet of paper just occupying a Spell/Trap zone.

More importantly, this way, the subsequent Spells in his deck could no longer be used. The old cheater's deck still had quite a few powerful Spells.

The Thousand-Year Avatar clicked his tongue: "As insidious as ever. Fujiki You Xuan, as expected, you are an existence that must be purged."

"Haha, you're too kind," You Xuan laughed.

Uria said leisurely: "I don't think he's complimenting you..."

But it doesn't matter, as long as the master is happy.

"Battle Phase," You Xuan said. "Use 'Pharaoh's Arrival' to attack 'Number 65: Djinn Buster'!"

The Pharaoh waved his scepter, and the power that seemed to manifest as golden light gathered from all directions toward the tip of his staff, condensing into a torrent that blasted out.

Of course, Numbers cannot be destroyed by battle, but battle damage still needs to be calculated. This battle would deal 1200 battle damage to the Thousand-Year Avatar.

If it hits.

"Activate set card!" the Thousand-Year Avatar said. "Quick-Play Spell 'Rank-Up-Magic - Escape Force'!

When an Xyz Monster on my field is targeted for an attack, I can negate that attack!" (Anime card)

The golden light blasted by the Pharaoh instantly collided with the vortex of golden light and was completely blocked. But after neutralizing the offensive, the vortex did not dissipate, instead continuing to transform into a spiral band of light, turning into two beams of light shooting into the sky and merging into the Xyz network.

"The subsequent effect of Escape Force: after the attack is negated, I can then use the attacked monster as Xyz Material to perform a Rank-Up Xyz Summon for a monster one rank higher than that monster!"

The Thousand-Year Avatar shouted.

"The power of Xyz is endless; only ranking up can release true potential! Embrace chaos and descend in a more perfect form!

CNo. 65! Djinn King of Destruction - Bouncer Demon!!!"

The already grim-looking Djinn Buster demonized further in the chaos storm, becoming even more sinister and ferocious. He held a grim reaper's scythe, the situation on the field clearly reflected on his golden face mask, and he had a wide skirt at his lower body, exuding a murderous aura.

【CNo. 65 Djinn King of Destruction - Bouncer Demon, ATK 1600】

"This guy, not only did he block our attack, but he also used the attack to rank up in return," Uria complained, "It's all just convenient effects, don't be so despicable!"

"My power has no limits to begin with," the Thousand-Year Avatar said coldly. "Besides, I'm afraid your master doesn't have the right to call others despicable either."

Uria: "..."

She pouted and glanced at You Xuan: "What he said is hard to refute. It's all your fault, making me come out on the losing end of an argument..."

"Then I'm truly sorry about that."

You Xuan didn't mind, just smiled, and drew two more cards from his hand.

"If we can't win the argument, then let's just fight back with actions. Set two cards, turn end."

The Thousand-Year Avatar looked at those two set cards with a solemn expression.

One of them was that troublesome "Imperial Order" from just a moment ago.