You Feng showed no signs of distress from the last attack. His Life Points dropped calmly to 3500 LP.
"Then, I Set two cards and end my turn!"
After Professor Daitokuji completed his attack, he transitioned into Main Phase 2 and ended his turn by Setting two cards face-down.
(For Duel Links players: Note that in Master Rules, the turn phases are Main Phase 1, Battle Phase, and Main Phase 2! Duel Links simplifies this, so take note if you're unfamiliar.)
"My turn! Draw!"
"Since your End Phase has passed, the effect of [Erebus the Underworld Monarch] activates—[Zaborg the Thunder Monarch] returns to my hand."
With Zaborg returned, and [The Monarchs Stormforth] already prepped, You Feng drew a new card.
He now had four cards in hand.
This time, You Feng's strategy was already laid out.
He had studied Daitokuji-sensei's deck in detail.
The biggest threats came from his "Three Sun Brothers" and the golden colossus.
You Feng held two monster cards in hand.
He also had cards in his Graveyard he could rely on.
But now wasn't the right time.
Daitokuji was clearly holding something back. He had launched an attack with a mere 500 ATK without hesitation—likely signaling he wasn't worried about counterattacks.
The key issue was those two Set cards.
So, You Feng decided to act decisively—he would force Daitokuji to spring his traps.
Charging in blindly under unknown circumstances would be reckless.
"Let's go! Time for the monarch's most perfect summoning route!"
"Reveal my face-down card—the Continuous Spell, [Dragonic Generator]!"
"You can activate this card by paying 1000 LP. The effect can be used up to twice per turn."
"During your Main Phase: Special Summon 1 'Dragon Token' (Machine-Type/EARTH/Level 1/ATK 300/DEF 300) in Attack Position."
"After this effect resolves, you cannot Special Summon from the Extra Deck for the rest of the turn. At the end of this turn, your opponent must also Special Summon a 'Dragon Token' to their field in Attack Position."
With a dramatic flourish, You Feng revealed the card—something no one had anticipated: a Continuous Spell that changed the tide.
–1000 LP.
You Feng's Life Points dropped to 2500!
This was exactly why he had refused to take unnecessary damage before—he needed the LP to activate this card.
With it, his monarch strategy could proceed without fear.
"A Spell that gives both players Tokens?"
"Wait—doesn't that mean...?"
Marufuji Sho's face tensed with worry.
"No!"
"It may seem like both sides benefit…"
"But You Feng's Monarch deck thrives on Tribute Summons. On the other hand, Professor Daitokuji's deck doesn't appear to rely on high-Level monsters right now."
"If he can't Tribute Summon, those Tokens will just clog his Monster Zones."
"And more than anything…"
"I never expected You Feng to have a Continuous Spell set just to throw Daitokuji off!"
Tenshin Asuka was stunned.
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62. Daitokuji's ultimate trap: [Macro Cosmos] and [Grand Cross]!
In an instant, a [Dragon Token] appeared on You Feng's field. (Machine/EARTH/Level 1/ATK 300/DEF 300)
"Now I Tribute [Dragon Token] to Tribute Summon [Zaborg the Thunder Monarch]!"
You Feng snatched a card from his hand, held it high, and slammed it onto the Duel Disk.
A burst of divine light shot out—and [Zaborg the Thunder Monarch] reappeared in a flash of judgment.
[Zaborg the Thunder Monarch]
LIGHT / Level 5 / Thunder
ATK 2400 / DEF 1000
"Didn't expect that, huh? The thunder returns!"
You Feng smirked.
"Pfft!"
Asuka couldn't help but laugh at You Feng's confident play.
But Daitokuji's face darkened.
This was a Shadow Duel—no room for levity.
"You Feng… He's acting like this isn't even a Shadow Duel…"
"What kind of nerves does it take to laugh now?"
Misawa Daichi watched with disbelief.
But You Feng wasn't done. He kept building his Monarch combo.
"Now, I activate the effect of [The Monarchs Stormforth]!"
"Once per turn, if I Tribute Summon a monster with 2400 ATK and 1000 DEF—or a different named monster with 2800 ATK/1000 DEF—I can add another Monarch from my Deck to my hand!"
You Feng searched his Deck and added another monster to his hand—a seamless combo with no card loss.
They couldn't help but feel envious.
"Zaborg's effect now activates! I can destroy up to two cards! And I choose those two face-down cards on your field, Professor!"
You Feng pointed dramatically at the two Set cards on Daitokuji's field.
"You're that afraid of my face-downs?"
"But fine. You guessed right—I was going to wait for you to summon more before springing my trap!"
"But now, no choice—activate Trap Card: [Macro Cosmos]!"
"While this card is active, any card that would be sent to the Graveyard is banished instead!"
"And next—I chain Quick-Play Spell: [Grand Cross]!"
"It can only be activated while [Macro Cosmos] is on the field! Inflict 300 damage to your opponent, and destroy all monsters on the field!"
"Say goodbye to your precious Monarchs!"
With a snap, Daitokuji activated both cards.
A monster wrapped in bandages with a burning sun for a head appeared: [Helios – The Primordial Sun].
A massive cosmic detonation erupted on the field.
"BOOM!"
The shockwave of destruction swept through, clearing every monster from both fields.
"Hmph! And with [Macro Cosmos] in play, all sent cards are banished—not sent to the Graveyard!"
In an instant, the field was wiped clean.
Only Daitokuji had one remaining card on his field. Nothing else remained.
"Hahaha! Now, with your field empty, what can you possibly do to stop me?"
His face twisted into a manic grin, veins pulsing.
"This… This isn't the same Professor Daitokuji I knew…"
"He's changed… completely…"
Sho trembled.
"He's no longer our professor. And right now, You Feng's situation looks bad."
Said Judai Yuki gravely.
"You serious?"
You Feng let out a faint chuckle.
"What's so funny?" Daitokuji narrowed his eyes.
"You just used two cards to wipe my field."
"That's a huge resource investment."
"How can you laugh when you've lost all your monsters?"
You Feng folded his arms and replied calmly:
"It looks like a loss, sure. But you used high-level, high-cost plays just to wipe the field."
"That trade was worth it—for me. The next turn is mine."
"You have no monsters left. How will you survive my next assault?"
Daitokuji scoffed.
"You have no monsters either. How are you going to strike back?"
"Who said I don't have monsters?"
You Feng slowly raised his eyes, full of burning confidence.
He snapped his fingers.
"Nani?!"
Daitokuji's eyes widened.
"The reason I brought out [Zaborg the Thunder Monarch] was to open the gate!"
"The gate for the full Monarch onslaught!"
"The Emperor's strike is swift—unstoppable!"