Chapter 544: Rainbow Ruins

The ancient cave, temporary lighting towers, and spotlights intertwined into an island of light, illuminating the central area.

High-end archaeological excavation equipment had been set up: 3D scanners, ground-penetrating radar, environmental control systems, and precision artifact protection equipment. Archaeological team members in uniform protective suits were rushing back and forth in the cave, surrounding a huge stone slab that had not yet been fully revealed.

The helicopter landed on the outskirts of the site. Fujiki You Xuan followed behind Mokuba, slowly getting off the plane and heading toward the archaeological excavation site.

"Welcome, Fujiki You Xuan-boy~"

President Pegasus, wearing a red suit, came to meet him, opening his arms as if to give him a hug.

"It looks like President Pegasus has recovered well."

Fujiki You Xuan smiled and reached out to shake his hand.

"It's also thanks to Fujiki You Xuan-boy," President Pegasus smiled. "The Light of Ruin has been purged, so I could recover my spirit so quickly."

Saying this, the President sighed.

"Time really makes people old; now I can feel more and more that it's time to retire. The new era is truly completely in the hands of you young people..."

"President, you joke; you are still the pillar of the dueling world."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two walked inside together. At the same time, Fujiki You Xuan entered the main topic.

"Crystal Beasts?"

"Correct, Fujiki You Xuan-boy," President Pegasus said. "I think you have already heard from Mokuba-boy about the story of the crystals?"

"An ancient country that believed in the power of gemstones obtained the seven top gemstones in the world," Fujiki You Xuan said. "From the incredible power contained in those seven gemstones, seven crystal monsters were bred, and from this, a unique and magical deck was designed."

"That's roughly it," Pegasus added. "In fact, that country was the ancient Roman Empire. And that emperor was the famous Julius Caesar."

"Back then, Caesar discovered the incredible power of those gemstones and wanted to use those seven gemstones to create the world's top monster stone slab as proof of the Roman Empire's rule over the earth."

"But his plan failed, right?"

Mokuba, who was on the side, said.

"The merchant ship carrying those seven gemstones encountered a storm and eventually sank at sea. Later, Industrial Illusions salvaged the seven gemstones, and President Pegasus personally used the power of those seven gemstones to create seven crystal spirits, which are the world's unique 'Crystal Beasts'."

"Correct," President Pegasus said. "But the true power of the crystals has never been liberated. For these years, we have never given up searching, and only now have we found that stone slab that legend says gathered the power of the seven great gemstones, this stone slab that hid god-level power..."

While speaking, they had already walked to the depths of the cave, and the huge stone slab came into view.

"That is the ultimate Crystal God, Rainbow Dragon!"

President Pegasus opened his arms, a look of longing appearing in his eyes.

That was the excitement of a top designer eager to try when seeing an important challenge in their career.

"So this is Rainbow Dragon."

Fujiki You Xuan walked to the front of the stone slab and looked up. At this time, most of it was hidden in the ruins, and even the exposed part was covered with heavy dust, making it impossible to see its original appearance.

"Then I think, that boy who holds the crystals," Fujiki You Xuan said, "should also be here already?"

"Correct," Pegasus said with a smile. "Jesse Anderson, he is an incredible boy. In fact, he reminds me a bit of Jaden Yuki in Duel Academy."

"Their unusual enthusiasm for dueling and their bond with monster spirits are unique even if you look at the whole world... In fact, it wasn't me who decided to let Jesse-boy hold the Crystal Beast deck, but the Crystal Beast deck chose him."

This matter was also explained in the anime.

At that time, President Pegasus only attended a public duel tournament event and happened to be carrying the Crystal Beast deck with him.

Unexpectedly, when Jesse Anderson took the stage to duel, the Crystal Beast spirits Pegasus was carrying immediately became excited and jumped, immediately and without hesitation indicating to Pegasus that it had to be him.

This boy is our chosen one of the crystals.

So, at the request of the spirits, Pegasus gifted this priceless deck to Jesse completely free of charge.

Jesse and the Crystal Beasts might be the only duelists in GX, or even in the entire Yu-Gi-Oh! series, whose bond can surpass the protagonist group. He and the crystals are no longer like simple friends who share life and death, but more like family.

"I have already sent someone to pick up Jesse-boy, and now he should be here at any time..."

Before President Pegasus finished speaking, he heard an excited shout from the side of the cave.

"Mr. Fujiki You Xuan! It's the real Mr. Fujiki You Xuan!" Fujiki You Xuan turned his head and saw a green-haired boy rushing toward him excitedly, almost failing to brake and crashing into his arms.

"Nice... nice to meet you!"

He quickly stood up straight and said somewhat embarrassedly.

"My name is Jesse Anderson," the boy touched the back of his head. "I actually met the Dueling King himself; it's like a dream..."

President Pegasus smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't be in a hurry to be excited, Jesse-boy. Because next, you will have the opportunity to personally face the Dueling King."

Fujiki You Xuan had also heard from Mokuba before coming, and he was here for this very reason.

The Rainbow Dragon in this stone slab had been sleeping for too long, and only by gathering the seven great crystals would there be a chance to awaken it. So Pegasus believed that only by having Jesse and his Crystal Beasts personally take the field and stimulate the maximum potential in a high-intensity duel would there be a chance for Rainbow Dragon to be resurrected.

And Fujiki You Xuan, as the Dueling King and the person with the strongest title in the world, was specifically invited to be Jesse's opponent.

"Then since everyone is here, let's start directly."

Fujiki You Xuan said.

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"I have no problem with that!"

Jesse immediately jumped to the opposite side with agility. Fujiki You Xuan also took a few steps back, opening up enough distance.

The two stood on the left and right, respectively, on both sides of the stone slab. Fujiki You Xuan looked at Pegasus who had retreated to the side.

"Right here, no problem, President Pegasus?"

"No problem."

Pegasus crossed his arms, interested.

"Jesse-boy, who has an invincible bond with the crystals, and Fujiki You Xuan-boy, the supreme king of the dueling world; what kind of sparks will such a collision have... It's truly something to look forward to."

"Is that so?"

Mokuba pondered for a moment, then said meaningfully.

"Well... actually, although I don't doubt Fujiki You Xuan's potential at all, for some reason, I don't think he is the best candidate to develop a duelist's potential..."

"Oh?" Pegasus raised an eyebrow.

While speaking, the two on the field had already unfolded their duel disks.

"Duel!" x2

【Fujiki You Xuan, LP 4000】

【Jesse, LP 4000】

"Then I won't be polite and take the first turn, Mr. Fujiki You Xuan!"

Jesse said excitedly.

"My turn, draw!"

He slapped the monster in his hand horizontally onto the duel disk.

"I normal summon this guy, come on!

Crystal Beast Sapphire Pegasus, in defense position!"

The ancient turtle responded to the summon and lay quietly on the ground, its whole body green, with crystal-clear crystals growing on its heavy shell, the color warm like jade.

【Crystal Beast Emerald Tortoise, DEF 2000】

After the turtle landed, it poked its head out to look ahead, narrowed its eyes, and actually spoke.

"It seems like an incredible opponent has come today, Jesse."

"Hahaha, yeah, it's really like a dream, actually being able to duel with the Dueling King... We have to perform well." Jesse drew two more cards. "I set two cards in the back row, turn end!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 545 =====