Chapter 986: Machine Emperor vs. Supreme God

Machine Emperor Shen Zhi: Intelligence 6000, Attack 6000!

“Impossible!” Dragun’s face turned ashen.

The god… was absorbed?

His invincible god, the Supreme God of Thunder, Thor, who scorned and obliterated all—was actually beaten!

This was the greatest insult to him, a God Tamer—no different from a direct affront to his dignity!

How could something so absurd even happen?

But the fact had already occurred. The arrival of the Machine Emperor instantly reversed the situation. Dragun, consumed by rage, could only stare helplessly.

“It was a delightful duel. I truly witnessed your god’s power, your bond with it—and I’ve taken it all.” You Xuan smiled cheerfully. “But it’s time for you to step off the stage. I’d like to see the divine power of your other two teammates.”

“Don’t worry—I’ve inherited your god. I’ll carry forward its will as well. Rest easy and go.”

Dragun: “@!#%&”

That speech was passionate and inspiring, but isn’t it inappropriate for an opponent to say such things?

Why can you, the one who beat my Thor, speak so brazenly about “I inherit your will”?

“Machine Emperor Shen Zhi ∞—Direct Attack!”

The mechanical eyes of Machine Emperor Shen Zhi flared crimson; its chest energy core spun at high speed, emitting a piercing mechanical hum. The instant it swung its right arm’s white metal blade, the core erupted in blinding golden light—the imprisoned Thor burst forth in energy form, becoming a blazing thunderous phantom wrapped around the blade.

Outside the arena, Harald shouted: “Quick, prepare, Brever!”

Brever, still stunned by the shock of his god being beaten, snapped back to reality and leapt up: “Yes, yes!”

He rushed toward the starting line, preparing for his relay handoff with his teammate.

The instant the blade made contact, the entire battlefield was engulfed in blinding lightning. Thor’s phantom roared along the blade’s edge; azure thunder and mechanical energy merged flawlessly, forming a destruction blade entwined with data streams. Bolts of electricity erupted through the air; the track shattered layer by layer under the shockwave, and even space itself warped under the immense force.

BOOM—

【Dragun, LP 3300 → LP 0】

The D-Wheel began swaying uncontrollably left and right; coolant leaked continuously from cracks in the front fairing, evaporating into wisps of steam on the scorching pavement. All dashboard indicators flashed wildly; the main screen popped up a red warning box, then went dark a second later due to power failure. The rear axle bearings spat their final sparks, leaving two charred, serpentine trails on the asphalt. The entire D-Wheel lurched sideways like a drunkard, several meters. Steam hissed out; the exhaust’s pfft sounded like mocking laughter.

Exaggerated explosion effects—Dragun let out a pained groan. His D-Wheel’s speed plummeted. His rider’s suit, helmet, and D-Wheel itself were torn in multiple places, looking utterly battered.

But Dragun managed to stabilize, moving at low speed to avoid crashing.

Dragun’s D-Wheel slowed, but You Xuan didn’t pull far ahead—he also slowed, matching Dragun’s pace, riding side by side.

You Xuan: “Your Supreme God… is impressive.”

Dragun: “.”

You Xuan: “No wonder you’re the one who inherited divine power. I felt your strength and your fighting resolve. Let’s settle this properly next time.”

Dragun: “.”

Dragun seemed unwilling to respond, skipping even the post-match formalities—he simply drove his D-Wheel silently into the pit lane.

Brever prepared to take over. But before Brever mounted the D-Wheel, Dragun grabbed his arm.

“Be careful,” Dragun growled. “This guy’s strange. His Machine Emperor… absorbed my god. My god—”

Brever patted his teammate’s shoulder, reassuring him: “It’s fine, Dragun. You’ve already tested our opponent’s ace. That’s enough. I’ll reclaim your god—and I’ll crush this man who dared steal it.”

Dragun nodded: “Then I leave it to you.”

After the handoff, Brever ignited his D-Wheel and roared onto the track.

The announcer: “Now, the second rider of the Gods’ Twilight team—Brever! Can he carry on his teammate’s will and secure victory for the team despite this dire situation?!”

Brever: “My turn—Draw!”

You Xuan had defeated Dragun; the moment Dragun’s LP hit zero, his turn ended automatically. So even without You Xuan’s end declaration, Brever’s turn had now begun.

After drawing, Brever studied the opponent’s field: the towering white mecha, the enraged god trapped inside, occasional bolts of lightning bursting from Shen Zhi’s chest.

Brever thought calmly. Though Dragun’s Thor was a monster card, after being absorbed, it was placed in the Spell/Trap zone. By standard rules, a monster treated as an Equip Card is generally treated as a Spell Card.

If so—he had a counter!

“I activate the Spell Card ‘Spell Devour’!” Brever declared. “This card destroys one Spell Card on the field!”

Dragun, just off the field, lit up: “Brilliant! Thor, absorbed, is treated as a Spell Card in the Spell/Trap zone!”

Harald nodded approvingly: “Using ‘Spell Devour’ to destroy Thor means that when the turn ends, Thor will automatically revive from the graveyard—regaining control of it.

No wonder you’re our Gods’ Twilight strategist.”

Brever: “Destroy ‘Supreme God Thor’!”

A golden beam, like a spear, shot toward Thor in You Xuan’s back row—about to wrest the god from Shen Zhi’s grasp.

But at that moment, the red patterns on Shen Zhi’s faceplate flared brightly; its white mechanical arm lifted. The energy barrier on its left arm snapped open—a massive wall blocking the path. The golden spear struck the barrier—and shattered instantly, its energy dissolving into nothing.

Brever’s face darkened: “Why?”

“Oh, sorry—I forgot to mention,” You Xuan smiled. “Machine Emperor Shen Zhi ∞ has another effect besides absorbing Synchro Monsters.

Once per turn, it can negate and destroy a Spell Card’s activation.”

“It has that ability too?!”

Brever clenched his fists, gritting his teeth.

Damn it—so close to reclaiming the Supreme God. It absorbs Synchro Monsters, and now it can negate Spells once per turn…

The Machine Emperor… is terrifying.

His mind raced; determination flashed in Brever’s eyes.

If he can’t reclaim it, then he’ll stake victory on his own god.

The second Supreme God—Trickster God Loki!

(End of Chapter)