Chapter 1470: Dark Requiem

"Rank-Up-Magic?" Yuma was surprised.

Astral also said: "It seems the opponent also possesses the power of Rank-Up."

"Yeah." Yuma nodded.

He was still a bit surprised. After all, even in their Xyz Dimension, Rank-Up was a quite rare concept, and not everyone knew it.

Besides Yuma and Astral, who used ZEXAL's cheat to play Saint Seiya-style fusion, the main ones who mastered Rank-Up power on their side were the Barians, and some technological developments based on research into Barian power.

Other than that, Rank-Up was not a concept known to the public even in the Xyz Dimension. Except for those of them who had come into contact with the war between the Astral World and the Barian World, for ordinary duelists, they might not have even heard of Rank-Up.

"There's actually Rank-Up in this dimension... this is getting interesting." Yuma was actually looking forward to it. "What will he Rank-Up into?"

"If you want to die so much, then I'll fulfill your wish." Yuto waved his hand. "First, activate the monster effect of 'Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon'! By removing two Xyz materials from this card, target one face-up monster on the opponent's field, that monster's ATK becomes half, and Dark Rebellion gains ATK equal to that amount!"

One of the circling Xyz materials was immediately absorbed into Dark Rebellion's mouth, and the pitch-black dragon bit off the glowing material as if with its sharp mouth.

Then, a fierce fluctuation erupted, instantly wrapping both Dark Rebellion and the Utopia on Yuma's field.

It was as if the energy in Utopia's body was constantly flowing away, being extracted into Dark Rebellion's body, becoming the opponent's power.

【Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon, ATK 2500 → ATK 2750】

【Number 39: Utopia, ATK 2500 → ATK 1250】

Yuma: "Ah, Utopia's power was..."

"This is probably just the prelude." Astral said solemnly. "Be careful, it's coming, Yuma."

Sure enough, Yuto continued. "Activate Rank-Up-Magic Phantom Knights' Launch!

This card allows me to target one DARK monster on my field that has no Xyz materials, and Xyz Summon an Xyz monster that is one Rank higher than that monster by overlaying it on top of the targeted monster!"

He pointed to the Dark Rebellion that had just removed its materials.

"I overlay 'Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon' as Xyz material to perform another Xyz Summon!

From the bottom of the valley of purgatory, the song of rebellion dedicated to the restless soul, echoes forever, show yourself now! Rank 5—Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon!!!"

The bright space suddenly dimmed, as if wrapped in a thick black curtain, and the air seemed to become sticky and oppressive.

Eerie purple light erupted from the void, condensing into the outline of a giant dragon. It was as if dark red dragon scales were spliced into armor, flashing with ominous dark light, and the giant wings brought up a whistling wind when they spread, stirring up bursts of dust, like a messenger from hell descending from the abyss.

Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon, summoned!

【Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon, ATK 3000】

Yuma: "Dark Requiem, this is his Rank-Up Xyz..."

Astral also said: "It can indeed feel an extraordinarily powerful energy. This monster is probably of no small origin."

"Hahaha, but it's just a fragment of my power, well, maybe it's indeed vast enough for you guys." Yuto continued to be arrogant. "Of course, the Dark Requiem that came out through Rank-Up only has one Xyz material.

But it doesn't matter. I'll activate the effect of the 'Rank-Up-Magic Phantom Knights' Launch' that just went to the Graveyard!"

The Rank-Up-Magic that had already gone to the Graveyard appeared on the field again. Yuto drew a card from his hand and held it high, and that card was drawn as if it were being pulled, turning into a purple light material and circling around Dark Requiem.

"During my Main Phase, banish this card from the Graveyard, target a DARK Xyz monster on my field, and overlay a 'The Phantom Knights' monster from my hand as Xyz material."

Yuto said.

"In this way, Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon has two Xyz materials... but it's not over yet."

He said this and drew another card from his hand, showing that card as well.

"Next, I activate the Spell Card 'Overlay Regeneration' from my hand! This card can be absorbed as an Xyz material for an Xyz monster on my field.

Therefore, I will let Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon gain another Xyz material!"

The Spell Card in his hand was thrown out, and that card also turned into a purple light ring circling around Dark Requiem. In this way, although Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon was summoned through Rank-Up, it gained three Xyz materials in one breath.

"Be careful, Yuma." Astral said. "This guy keeps increasing his Xyz materials like this, that dragon called Dark Requiem probably has some incredible abilities."

Yuma nodded: "Ah, I'm mentally prepared."

"Battle!" Yuto said. "Dark Requiem Xyz Dragon, attack 'Number 39: Utopia'!

Requiem's disaster defies!"

A low roar came from the depths of the Requiem Dragon's throat, as if the chaotic abyss had been awakened. A chaotic vortex intertwined with dark matter and energy erupted, tearing through space wherever it passed,

"Number 39: Utopia's effect activates!" Yuma said. "Utopia can detach one Xyz Material to negate a monster's attack!"

"Moon Shield!"

The golden light material was absorbed onto Utopia's blade, and Utopia's armor rapidly deformed, assembling in front of it into the shape of a shining shield.

"Hahaha, so that's it, attack negation? This is the effect of your ace," Yuto laughed loudly. "What a soft and cowardly effect, like a turtle hiding in its shell! But it's a pity it's useless!"

"I activate Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon's effect! Detach one Xyz Material; when the opponent's monster effect activates, I can negate that effect activation and destroy it!"

Yuma was startled: "Such a terrifying effect?"

"That's right, just disappear, Utopia!" Yuto said. "Requiem Elegy!"

The purple material was absorbed into the Requiem Dragon's mouth, and the Moon Shield collapsed instantly. Explosive sounds erupted continuously from various parts of Utopia's armor until it was completely swallowed by fire, falling like a meteorite.

Yuma: "Ah, Utopia..."

"Worry about yourself before worrying about your monster!" Yuto laughed loudly. "Your monster on the field has disappeared, battle replay! Next is Dark Rebellion Xyz Dragon's direct attack!"

The dragon's breath in Dark Rebellion's mouth didn't lose momentum and continued to blast toward Yuma!

Astral: "Yuma, the Trap!"

"Of course," Yuma said. "Activate face-down card, Trap Card 'Precise Defense'!"