ebookland Chapter 316 One Card, Two Emperors, Two Radiant Transformations
Chapter 316 One Card, Two Emperors, Two Radiant Transformations
"What...what is this monster?" Yang Shu asked in shock, his rural-style English gone.
Even though it was just a projection, a terrifying aura of power still emanated from the red dragon.
"Qiang, Boss Qiang, what is this monster?"
"I... I don't know him either, but... he seems kind of familiar?"
"Why do you have a red dragon?" Di Xing asked nervously.
"Of course I borrowed it from the adorable Ruan Nuo!"
"Ruan Nuo?"
Di Xing looked at Ruan Nuo in the audience, but Ruan Nuo actually turned her head away, whistling somewhat guiltily.
Di Xing Er Kang reached out his hand. "Why!?"
"Hmph! Why? You and Lei Xi were tied up naked together for two whole days! This is what happens when you're a scumbag. We're going to punish you!"
"You...you all!" Di Xing was so angry his liver hurt. So that's why Nami wanted to have a projection duel? To use all the cards Ruan Nuo gave her, then unsurprisingly, the next card would be...
"If I Special Summon Alexstrasza, I may add 1 Spell/Trap Card with 'Alexstrasza' in its name from my Deck to my hand. I choose to add 'Synchro Resonance' to my hand."
"While I activate the second effect of 'Red Dragon,' during either my turn or yours, you can target 1 Synchro Monster on the field other than 'Red Dragon'; Return 'Red Dragon' to the Extra Deck, and Special Summon 1 Dragon Synchro Monster of the same Level as the targeted monster from the Extra Deck as a Synchro Summon."
"I choose the 12-star Knight Emperor Oxira, with the ultimate Mirror of Still Water! The gathered stars will connect our bonds, and together with our prayers, we will stride towards the future. Let us become a path of shining light! Tri-Synchronize, Cosmic Radiant Dragon!"
"Holy crap, it really is the Cosmic Blazing Dragon?" Judging from his stance, is he about to use the Centurion's classic super-powerful move from the OCG?
The projection of the Cosmic Radiant Dragon hovered behind Nami; its exquisite form and overwhelming aura made it hard to believe it was merely a projection.
"This...this..." Yang Shu was so shocked that he could barely speak.
"B-Big brother, is that really a monster? I can barely stand!"
"Another unfamiliar star-level monster! Who on earth is this girl?!" Boss Qiang was so shocked that his helmet fell off, revealing his shiny bald head.
Nami and Primella proudly crossed their arms, as if victory was already assured. "It's not over yet! I activate [Synchro Resonance]. This card can revive 1 Tuner monster or 1 Level 7/8 Dragon Synchro Monster from my Graveyard in Defense Position. After this card is activated, I cannot Special Summon monsters from my Extra Deck until the end of this turn. I revive Atreus!"
"Because I have a symbol card and a Centurion Knight card in my graveyard, Atrei's 1st effect can be triggered. I draw a card, and at the same time, I cannot Special Summon Atrei this turn. Then I activate Gargoyle 2's 1st effect, sending Tredia from the Spell & Trap Zone to the Graveyard, and Special Summon Gargoyle 2 from my hand." (Centurion players should remember not to activate the draw effect when Special Summoning Atrei for the first time.)
"I used Gargoyle 2 and Atreus to adjust the stars, 8+4=12. When the three souls merged into one, the mechanical heart began to beat, pink flames illuminated the heavens and the earth, and the Demon Knight descended at this moment, Sinklos Schokken [Knight Emperor Legatia]!"
"When Legatia is successfully Special Summoned, I draw one card, then activate [Knight's Bond], Attach Primella from my Graveyard to my Spell & Trap Zone, Set 2 more cards, and enter the End Phase."
"During the end phase, Oxira and Legatia's effects activate, I place Atreus and Gargoyle 2 from my Graveyard into the Spell & Trap Zone, and then end my turn."
[Oh my god! My goddess summoned four fully-leveled monsters in one turn! Family members, is this even possible?!]
Di Xing's lips twitched. If nothing unexpected happened, Nami's performance wasn't over yet. "My turn, draw a card!"
"During your Standby Phase, I activate the effects of Atreia and Gargoyle 2 from the Spell & Trap Zone, Special Summoning them. Atreia's effect triggers, and I add Tredia to my hand from my Deck."
"Then, because of the Special Summon of a monster, the third effect of the Field Spell Card 'Stand Up, Centurion Knight!' can be triggered. I used Atreus and Gargoyle 2 to adjust the Level, 8+4=12, and summoned Axello Neocrow! Level 12, Red Dragon!"
"Activating the Red Dragon's effect, this time I choose the 12-star Knight Queen Legatia, let's do it again, Top-tier Mirror of Still Water! The gathered stars will connect our bonds, and together with our prayers, we will rush towards the future. Let us become a path of shining light! Tri-Synchronize, Cosmic Radiant Dragon!"
As expected, it happened! A classic card with two Emperors and two Radiant Transformations!
"Add Gargoyle 2 to your hand when sent to the Graveyard as Synchro Material".
This is troublesome. Besides often outliving its duelists, the most famous thing about the Cosmic Radiant Dragon is its incredible ability to counteract.
The pinnacle of a typical counter is a tri-color counter, meaning it can negate the effects of spells, traps, or monsters. However, the Cosmic Yodragon is not only a tri-color counter but also a summoning counter, negating all three summons (summon, special summon, and flip summon). Furthermore, it can also negate attacks.
(Cosmic Radiant Dragon's effect: Banish this card from the field until the End Phase, and you can activate 1 of the following effects: 1. When your opponent activates a Spell/Trap/Monster effect: Negate that activation and destroy it. 2. When your opponent Normal/Flip/Special Summons a monster: Negate that monster and destroy it. 3. When your opponent declares an attack: Negate that attack, then end the Battle Phase.)
It can be said that Cosmic Blaze Dragon is a five-color counter that surpasses the three-color counters. Generally speaking, summoning a counter doesn't lead to a chain of special moves, while three-color counters don't lead to a chain of special moves. Cosmic Blaze Dragon can reliably counter all three-color special moves. Di Xingyuan calls it the strongest counter.
Furthermore, the cost of activating its effect is banishing itself until the end phase. This is risky, but also its most powerful aspect. Basically, it's very difficult to truly remove it except for cards that cannot be chained (such as Super Polymerization, Hades Barrier Wave, Forbidden Drop, etc.). However, there are actually other, more direct methods… Di Xing grinned mischievously, and…
"I activate the Continuous Trap Card, Sacrifice of the Mask of Seal. As long as this card is on the field, neither player can Tribute cards."
"You even blocked the Liberation Army?"
"Hehe, Xiaoyou saw you secretly putting the turtle into your deck through the little bird. Alright, you can continue your turn now."
[Oh my god! Now it's the turn of him being completely smitten!]
"You guys!" Di Xing was so angry he was practically fuming. He looked at his cards and thankfully, he hadn't drawn the sea turtle card, or he would have been driven crazy by these girls. Besides, he had drawn a good card!