"What I'm going to resurrect is 'Destiny Hero Disk Commander'!"
Thus, the Disk Commander who had just exited last round was pulled back from the graveyard before even lying down for a full turn, to continue working overtime.
[Destiny Hero Disk Commander, Defense Power 300]
"At this instant, the effect of 'The Phoenix Feather'." Youyu waved his hand, "Since a monster is being resurrected from the graveyard, I draw three cards from the deck!"
The golden glow of The Phoenix Feather appeared, and powerful magic surged from the Magic Card.
But before it could exert its effect, the Pharaoh waved his hand coldly and said, "Trap activate - Dust Tornado!"
Dust Tornado, a Trap Card that destroys one Magic Trap Card on the field.
A black tornado rose from the ground, lifting the tiles with its cracks. In the field, dust and sand whirled around, swept along with the storm, and that card "The Phoenix Feather" was swept high into the air, torn into pieces by the pressure of the powerful wind.
It seemed the phony card-tier "The Phoenix Feather" finally pushed the Pharaoh's patience to the limit—if Youyu continued like this, the Disk Commander resurrected from the grave would draw five cards at once in conjunction with "The Phoenix Feather".
"Then let's use the effect of 'Destiny Hero Disk Commander'." Youyu said, "I draw two cards from the deck."
But forcing the opponent to use that Tornado early is also beneficial, so the Pharaoh won't be able to interfere with Youyu's next move.
Adding the two newly drawn cards to his hand, Youyu immediately drew another card, this time placing it in the field area on the side of the Duel Disc. With a "click" sound, it was absorbed into the Duel Disc.
"Field Magic - Temple of the Kings!"
With a sound like an earthquake, the golden palace's terrain was swiftly transformed. Stairs built as if from gold protruded out, with a sealed stone coffin at the end.
"As long as 'Temple of the Kings' is on the field, I can activate face-down Trap Cards in the same turn they are placed. (Anime effect)"
Youyu waved his hand.
"I place a card face-down on the field, then immediately activate it using the effect of 'Temple of the Kings'. Continuous Trap - Ultimate Offering!"
The Trap Card in front of Youyu flipped over, with the card image soaked in blood.
"The effect of this card can be activated during my Main Phase or the opponent's Battle Phase." Youyu said, "Pay 500 Life Points, I can gain an additional Normal Summon opportunity!"
"An additional opportunity for Normal Summon... It's happening!" Yugi shouted, "Youyu is also going to..."
"I pay 500 Life Points and activate the effect of 'Ultimate Offering'!" Before Yugi could finish speaking, Youyu's voice overshadowed his.
[Youyu, LP 2500 → LP 2000]
"I use 'Elemental Hero Airman', 'Elemental Hero Shadow Mist', 'Destiny Hero Disk Commander', as sacrifices!"
Youyu raised his arm high, with a surge of blue energy in his eyes, Divine Power seemingly becoming part of his blood, coursing through his veins like a thousand galloping horses.
"Scorching gale, sweep the earth, with absolute Divine Power suppress all! Descend—
—Destructive God, Obelisk the Tormentor!"
The tiles of the Temple of the Kings cracked, dust rose, a blue giant broke through the earth, and with imposing divine might, erupted from the underground!
Obelisk the Tormentor—Unit No. 2!
[Obelisk the Tormentor, Attack Power 4000]
The feet of the giant shattered the tiles, towering behind Youyu, locking gazes with the other giant on the Pharaoh's field, ready for a showdown!
"Two Tormentors...?" Jonouchi gulped.
Actually, when they saw Youyu summoning Slifer the Sky Dragon earlier, they already guessed Youyu held the other three Egyptian God Cards. But even with mental preparation, witnessing the confrontation between those two towering blue giants, the scene's shock and impact on the soul were indescribable.
The Pharaoh's field had Osiris currently with an attack power of 0. With an Obelisk with an attack power of four thousand launching an attack, one punch could end this duel!
"That's Youyu for you, he turned it around just like that!" Honda clenched his fists, "Go Youyu, finish it clean and quick!"
But Youyu hesitated for a moment and did not rush to seize victory, instead casting his gaze on the last covered stone slab on the Pharaoh's field.
That card... is it for defending against attacks? Or a counterattack Trap?
Or a card to block the four thousand damage given by Obelisk?
Seeing Youyu remain motionless, Honda began to get anxious: "What's Youyu doing? Isn't he supposed to attack and win directly?"
Yugi replied; "No, Youyu is still hesitating. Although Gods have immunity to most effects, they're not absolutely invincible. With the duel fought to this point, both sides have exhausted their efforts, any brief moment of carelessness, any slight mistake, can directly lead to an irreparable defeat."
"Ah? Is that so?" Honda listened, bewildered.
Youyu pondered for a moment.
Although Ultimate Offering is a Continuous Trap, its effect can only be activated during his Main Phase or the opponent's Battle Phase.
So before entering the Battle Phase, he decided to proceed cautiously.
"I use the effect of the Continuous Trap 'Ultimate Offering' again." He said, "Pay 500 Life Points, and gain an additional Normal Summon."
[Youyu, LP 2000 → LP 1500]
"I summon 'Elemental Hero Sparkman' from my hand!"