Chapter 1503: The Evolving ZEXAL

【Utopic Onomatopoeia, ATK 1500】

This was also a new card Yuma had recently imprinted. The monster summoned looked like "Number 39: Utopia," but its entire body had shrunk significantly. It looked like an underage, juvenile form; although the armor and design were basically the same, it appeared much more cartoonish.

"The effect of Utopic Onomatopoeia: During my Main Phase, I can Special Summon up to one of each 'Onomatopoeia' monster from my hand, except Utopic Onomatopoeia, in Defense Position."

Yuma revealed the other two cards in his hand.

"Come on! I Special Summon 'Dodododwarf Gogogoglove' and 'Zubababancho Gagagacoat' from my hand!"

Two new Onomatopoeia monsters were summoned to the field: a stone golem with massive steel palms and a bancho carrying a heavy, spiked blade on his shoulder.

【Dodododwarf Gogogoglove, DEF 1800】

【Zubababancho Gagagacoat, DEF 100】

"Next is the Spell Card 'Pot of Avarice'!" Yuma said. "This card allows both players to return a total of two cards from their Graveyards to their owners' Decks. However, after 'Pot of Avarice' is activated, it is banished from the game instead of returning to the Deck."

Yuma revealed the two cards in his Graveyard, and the two he pulled out were both black—they were clearly Xyz Monsters.

"I return 'Number 39: Utopia' and 'Number 39: Utopia Prime' from my Graveyard to the Deck," Yuma said. "Of course, since both Utopias are Xyz Monsters, they don't return to the Main Deck but to the Extra Deck."

As he spoke, the card case at his waist clicked open, and he retrieved both Utopias into the case.

However, everyone knew that for Yuma, there was no such thing as Utopia getting a rest. It wouldn't be long before it had to come back and work overtime again.

Yuma: "Next, I overlay the Level 4 'Utopic Onomatopoeia' and 'Dodododwarf Gogogoglove' on the field! The two monsters build the Overlay Network, Xyz Summon!"

The combined ZEXAL Yuma raised his arm high, as if the power of Yuma and Astral had merged into one, gathering into visible golden light particles in their palms.

"All light, all power! Cross the ages of time and be born in our hands as the power of legend! Xyz Summon—

ZEXAL Servant—Hope Sage!!!"

Amidst the intersecting radiance, a sage clad in golden armor flew out, holding a scepter shining with golden light, with steel wings unfurling behind him just like Utopia's.

【ZEXAL Servant—Hope Sage, ATK 2000】

Judai: "A Xyz Monster exclusive to the ZEXAL series, cool!"

At this moment, Judai's expression looked just like it did every time he saw a new Hero appear; his eyes had almost turned into stars.

"Activate the effect of Hope Sage!" Yuma and Astral's voices sounded as if they were speaking in unison. "Detach two Xyz Materials from this card to Special Summon one monster with 'ZEXAL' in its name from the Deck."

Two Xyz Materials were absorbed by the Sage, and the golden scepter spun twice in the air before pointing at the empty ground below.

Yuma: "Come on! ZEXAL Servant—Ascension Sage!"

【ZEXAL Servant—Ascension Sage, ATK 900】

"Then, activate the effect of 'Zubababancho Gagagacoat' on the field," Yuma said. "Zubababancho can Special Summon one monster with 'Gogogo' or 'Dododo' in its name from the Graveyard.

I revive 'Utopic Onomatopoeia,' which was sent to the Graveyard as Xyz Material just now!"

【Utopic Onomatopoeia, ATK 1500】

"However, as a cost, during the turn I use Zubababancho's effect, I cannot Special Summon any monsters from the Extra Deck other than Xyz Monsters." Yuma smiled. "Well, it doesn't matter; I only use Xyz anyway."

Shun Kurosaki, also a Xyz user, frowned slightly again.

"Then I activate the effect of 'Dodododwarf Gogogoglove' in the Graveyard!" Yuma said. "If this card is in the Graveyard and I have a 'Gogogo' or 'Dododo' monster on the field other than Gogogoglove, this card can be Special Summoned from the Graveyard!"

Yuma pointed again at the mini-Utopia on the field.

"When Utopic Onomatopoeia is on the field, it can also be treated as all Onomatopoeia monsters, so it is equivalent to having 'Gogogo' and 'Dododo' monsters on my field.

Special Summon Dodododwarf Gogogoglove from the Graveyard!"

【Dodododwarf Gogogoglove, DEF 1800】

"However, the Gogogoglove revived by this effect must be banished from the game the next time it leaves the field," Yuma added.

"Next, I overlay the Level 4 'ZEXAL Servant—Ascension Sage' and the Level 4 'Dodododwarf Gogogoglove'!" Yuma said. "The two monsters build the Overlay Network, Xyz Summon!

Appear once again, our companion, our wings of hope!

Number 39: Utopia!"

Sure enough, Utopia, which had only been lying down for less than thirty seconds, immediately returned to the field to work overtime. The golden armor transformed and assembled, the crescent blade slashed through the air, and the transparent blade energy shook the space, transforming into the form of a golden warrior.

【Number 39: Utopia, ATK 2500】

"Next, activate the effect of Ascension Sage, which was just used as Xyz Material!" Yuma said. "ZEXAL Servant—

Ascension Sage, if it is an Xyz Material for a 'Number 39: Utopia' monster, allows me to add one 'Rank-Up-Magic' from the Deck to my hand."

Yuma raised his arm again. In the palm of the ZEXAL warrior, endless golden light particles gathered again as if from outside the void, transforming into a brilliant golden card.

"The card I want to add to my hand is 'Rank-Up-Magic Utopiforce'!"

Yusei praised: "Yuma and Astral seem to be able to use the power of ZEXAL proficiently now."

When Yusei first met Yuma, Yuma could only barely merge with Astral, and after merging, his main performance was being able to perform "Shining Draw," imprinting some golden weapons and equipment with "ZEXAL" in their names on the spot.

But the ZEXAL cards they could use were limited to those imprinted at the moment of Shining Draw.

But now, the merged Yuma could use "ZEXAL" as a deck with a complete set of slots. Not only were there ZEXAL weapons that strengthened Utopia's ATK and effects, but now there were also ZEXAL

Servant monsters, forming a system that could operate autonomously, which was much stronger than before.

"It's not over yet. Finally, I overlay the Level 4 'Utopic Onomatopoeia' revived from the Graveyard and the Level 4 'Zubababancho Gagagacoat' once again!" ===== CHAPTER 1504 =====