Rumble.
With the activation of Mystic Mine.
The ground shattered.
A profound demonic cave slowly rose behind Jaden Yuki.
A chilling aura emanated from the dark cavern.
In the endless darkness, something seemed to be vaguely hidden, making it impossible to see clearly.
"Mystic Mine?"
Seeing the Field Spell activated on Jaden Yuki's field,
Aster Phoenix was stunned.
As a professional duelist, this was the first time he had heard of a Field Spell with this name.
Moreover.
Did Jaden Yuki truly believe that a single Field Spell could break the current deadlock?
One must know that the opponent's field had an almost 'invincible' lockdown.
Just a small Field Spell...
"Look! A strange Field Spell has risen on Jaden Yuki's field!"
"What kind of Field Spell is this? Can Jaden Yuki really turn the tide with just this one card?"
The host was spouting saliva, extremely excited.
Even after hosting professional leagues for so many years, the host's heart was greatly interested in the current situation.
How would Jaden Yuki break through this invincible lockdown?
Could he really seize an opportunity from a duel winning chance that was infinitely less than one percent?!
"Field Spell..."
DD leaned back in his chair, taking a light sip of red wine.
He gravely watched the situation on the field, with white light shrouding him like a malevolent spirit.
"Even the invincible Ultimate D couldn't break this kind of situation, could it?"
"That woman, Mana Miyashita, has evolved to this level after losing to you twice..."
The white light behind DD spoke hoarsely.
DD's eyes gradually turned fierce, his teeth clenched tightly.
"Impossible, Ultimate D is invincible. That woman's lockdown is very powerful, but to achieve such a lockdown, it requires not only immense strength but also excellent luck."
"But, once the lockdown is complete..."
Indeed.
Once the Monarch unleashes its pressure, there is no chance of winning.
DD put down his wine glass, having to admit internally.
Jaden Yuki absolutely could not turn the tide with this one card.
"Mystic Mine? Does this card have any special effects?"
Mana Miyashita frowned, looking at Jaden Yuki.
"Well about that..." Jaden Yuki chuckled, setting a card on his field.
"I set one card, turn end."
"Your turn."
Jaden Yuki smiled.
"...Set card."
Looking at the set card on Jaden Yuki's field.
Mana Miyashita knew that Jaden Yuki's hand only contained [Elemental HERO Stratos], [Elemental HERO Blazeman], [Mask Change], and a Trap Card, [Bottomless Trap Hole].
So, this set card should be [Bottomless Trap Hole].
"Bottomless Trap Hole's effect is that when a monster is Normal Summoned, Special Summoned, or Flip Summoned this turn attacks, that monster is destroyed and inflicts damage to the opponent equal to half of that monster's original ATK, right?"
Mana Miyashita looked up at Jaden Yuki.
"Well, who knows." Jaden Yuki shrugged, saying indifferently.
"I already noticed this card when I was looking at your hand earlier," Mana Miyashita said coldly. "But your Life Points are only 1400. Even if I don't Summon a new monster, I can easily defeat you with Ignis Heat, the True Dracoknight's 2800 ATK!"
Jaden Yuki did not respond.
Seeing such a calm Jaden Yuki.
A grave expression appeared in Mana Miyashita's eyes.
"Hero... can he really break my lockdown?"
Before her eyes, that shadowy figure seemed to appear once again.
Sharp claws, a dragon's head on its right arm.
A Hero monster that seemed to emerge from hell...
That Ultimate D.
A trace of fear flashed in Mana Miyashita's eyes, then she quickly shook her head.
"No, impossible!"
"The previous two failures were just because I had bad luck, not because that monster was invincible!"
"As long as the Monarch's invincible lockdown exists, there is no deck in the world that can break this lockdown!"
Firmly believing this, Mana Miyashita drew a card from her deck.
"My turn!"
"It's over, little Jaden. Don't blame your sister for being heartless!"
Mana Miyashita attacked without hesitation.
"Go! Ignis Heat, the True Dracoknight! Direct attack Jaden Yuki!"
"Hah!"
Ignis Heat, the True Dracoknight roared, raging flames burning around its body.
It leaped high, swinging a deadly blaze towards Jaden Yuki.
"Oh no, Jaden Yuki, is he really going to stop here?"
The host yelled in despair.
"Jaden Yuki..."
Aster Phoenix frowned, staring intently at the duel field.
"Jaden Yuki!"
Alexis Rhodes, secretly watching the live stream under her covers, nervously clutched her pillow.
DD slightly rose, his eyes wide.
"Jaden!"
Jaden Yuki's parents watched the situation on the field with worry, shouting Jaden Yuki's name.
Everyone held their breath.
Wanting to know if the genius who had cruised through so far would truly fall in the C-Block Finals!
However.
The flames, just as they were about to reach Jaden Yuki, froze in mid-air.
A chilling aura surged from the cave behind Jaden Yuki.
Faintly, within the demonic cave, a ghostly red light flickered.
A terrifying aura began to spread across the field.
"!"
Even the arrogant Ignis Heat, the True Dracoknight, felt a surge of powerlessness after sensing this mighty aura.
It struggled and fell to the ground, filled with weakness and exhaustion.
"Wha-what's going on?"
Mana Miyashita was startled, seeing Ignis Heat, the True Dracoknight lose its fighting power.
"Impossible, why would this happen..."
"Because of Mystic Mine's effect on the field!"
Jaden Yuki finally spoke slowly, explaining.
"When your monster count on the field is higher than mine, you cannot activate monster effects or declare attacks!"
"Conversely, when my monster count on the field is higher than yours, the same applies."
"And when both sides have the same number of monsters, this card is destroyed during the End Phase."
A sly smile appeared on Jaden Yuki's face.
Hiss...
Hearing Jaden Yuki's words.
The audience on the field collectively gasped.
This is such a shady effect!
In other words, as long as this card is on the field, Jaden Yuki can stall indefinitely without summoning monsters until he draws a key card?
"This is outrageous! How can a Hero deck play such a shady card?!"
"Hey! Heroes should fight fair and square! This is way too shady!"
"Damn it, refund! What happened to the Heroes? Isn't this an 'Underworld Hero'?"
"This is a stage for Hero battles? What a joke! What overworld Hero would fight in the underworld?!"
A wave of heated discussion erupted in the audience.
Unbearable.
Simply unbearable!
Who invented this card?! Someone drag them out and beat them to death, okay?!
Not to mention the audience, even the host was dumbfounded and speechless.
"Jaden Yu...Jaden Yuki, it seems, has used a very incredible card... to stall the current situation."
"But... but..."
Please, can this player not use underworld items to play in the overworld, okay?
Wiping the sweat from his forehead, the host complained frantically in his mind.
"Mystic Mine, it actually has such an effect?"
In the spectator area, Aster Phoenix's face showed an incredulous expression.
His heart was a mix of emotions.
He felt that the moment this card appeared, the deck Jaden Yuki was using was no longer a Hero deck...
DD's mouth was half-open, his gaze somewhat vacant.
"He... he actually found a breakthrough in a situation with no solution..."
"Why would Jaden Yuki put a card like this in his deck?"
"Is he... is he a genius?!"
DD couldn't believe that anyone in the world would play such a double-edged sword of a card.
This was practically telling the opponent, "Let's not duel, let's just compare who draws the key card first."
Whoever draws the key card first wins.
This is absolutely...
Too absurd!
"Jaden Yuki..."
On the other side of the world.
Alexis Rhodes, huddled in her bed, looked at the screen with a wry smile.
"I should have known this guy's deck wouldn't be without some strange stuff."
"Jaden Yuki, you really are something..."
"How can you use a card like this in such a formal competition?"
Alexis Rhodes wiped away the tears of laughter from her eyes.
But immediately following was a hint of worry.
However.
Although the situation was now stable.
The double-edged sword effect of Mystic Mine destined it not to be a winning card.
Next, it would be a battle of drawing luck.
If Mana Miyashita drew cards like [Mystical Space Typhoon] or [Heavy Storm] first, destroying Mystic Mine.
Then Mana Miyashita would win.
If Jaden Yuki drew a comeback card first to resolve the current situation.
Then Jaden Yuki would win!
In short.
From this moment on, the situation of the duel became unpredictable.
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