Zhongli's words stirred the curiosity of those around.
Zhongli once again explained the current situation to everyone:
"This Warrior from Another Dimension has the effect of mutual destruction."
"If her attack succeeds, the shopkeeper's King of the Skull Servants will be defeated."
"So…"
"Because of this monster, Hall Master Hu once again has a chance to defeat the shopkeeper."
"Now, the only variable left is the shopkeeper's set card."
After Zhongli finished explaining, the crowd suddenly understood. Their comprehension of Yu-Gi-Oh! rose to a new level.
"Wow!"
"I get it now!"
"Thank you for the guidance, Mr. Zhongli!"
"Hahaha, now the pressure is back on the shopkeeper again."
"This Yu-Gi-Oh! duel is really fun—just watching the back-and-forth makes me want to jump in myself!"
"I want to build a deck too!"
"Same here!"
"But we'll need to study these decks carefully first, so we can come duel at the shopkeeper's store later!"
"Practice hard! Let's try to get a good result at the duel tournament in Liyue Harbor!"
"Can't wait!"
In fact, not only the surrounding onlookers were excited… even Zhongli, the Geo Archon himself, had started to feel anticipation!
For that Blue-Eyes White Dragon, Zhongli was determined to claim it.
"Alright!"
"This Hall Master enters the Battle Phase!"
"Go!"
"Warrior from Another Dimension!!! Attack King of the Skull Servants!"
"Dimensional Slash!!"
As Hu Tao spoke, the Warrior from Another Dimension took on a look of resolute sacrifice. She glanced at Hu Tao behind her, gave a small nod, then dove into a rift in space-time—instantly appearing before King of the Skull Servants!
The photon blade radiated dazzling light!
The surrounding space trembled. Clearly, she was preparing to perish together with the King of the Skull Servants.
Watching the Warrior from Another Dimension's assault, the audience grew tense!
Because this attack—!
Could very well decide the victor of this duel?!
If it succeeded, Luya would have no monster left on his field strong enough to stand against Hu Tao!!!
Through the ensuing exchanges of resources, Hu Tao would gradually seize the advantage.
Just as the spectators eagerly awaited the outcome of the attack—
Luya smiled confidently and flipped his set card open:
"Trap Card effect activate!!!"
"Negate Attack!"
As the Trap Card Negate Attack was activated—
A blue spiral wind barrier appeared at the center of Hu Tao and Luya's Duel Field, completely separating their battling monsters.
The Warrior from Another Dimension instantly backstepped into evasive retreat as the barrier manifested!
"Negate Attack."
"Negate the opponent's monster attack, and end the Battle Phase."
As Luya explained the effect of the card, Hu Tao's composure completely collapsed!
"Ah!"
"This Hall Master really can't take it anymore!!!"
"How many Trap Cards do you even have in that deck?!"
"Ughhhhhhh!"
Time and again, just when she thought victory was within reach and she could turn the tables, Hu Tao's momentum was shattered by a single card from Luya...
This was driving her absolutely mad.
Yet…
Precisely because of this, Hu Tao felt more and more of the joy of the game.
It had become the perfect beginner's tutorial stage.
The spectators, too, began to sympathize with Hu Tao…
Every time, she was just one step away… just a little more and she could have gained the upper hand. Such a pity…
Because of Luya's activation of Negate Attack, Hu Tao's Battle Phase was immediately ended.
Now, Hu Tao's hand only had Mystical Elf and Summoned Skull left.
Moreover,
Her Normal Summon opportunity this turn had already been used to summon Warrior from Another Dimension.
So…
Hu Tao now had no moves left. The Duel automatically skipped her Main Phase 2…
"My turn!"
"Draw—!"
[Dark Assailant] Level 4│DARK│Zombie│1900 ATK
"Haha, just what I needed!"
This card had 1900 Attack, enough to surpass Hu Tao's 1500-ATK Warrior from Another Dimension!
And, with Wangsheng Funeral Parlor's attack bonus, Dark Assailant's Attack rose to 2400!
"I Normal Summon Dark Assailant!"
A blue-skinned zombie assassin, clutching five short blades, concealed itself within a haze of black mist…
[Dark Assailant] Level 4│DARK│Zombie│1900+500 ATK / 1200 DEF
With a Zombie summoned, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor gained another Exorcism Counter.
"It's not over yet!"
"Next, I activate King of the Skull Servants' effect!"
"By sending one monster to the Graveyard, Special Summon one Level 4 or lower Zombie from either player's Graveyard."
"I send Obnoxious Celtic Guard in my hand to the Graveyard!"
"And Special Summon Skull Servant from Hall Master Hu's Graveyard!"
[Skull Servant] Level 1│DARK│Zombie│300+500 ATK / 200 DEF
As Skull Servant was Special Summoned to Luya's field, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor gained yet another Exorcism Counter.
At the same time—
The King of the Skull Servants on Hu Tao's field, bound by the hexagram seal, saw its Attack drop by another 1000!
Only...
1500 points!
Hu Tao stared in agony as her King of the Skull Servants' Attack dropped yet again…
From a towering 4500 Attack, it had dwindled to just 2500.
It was unbearable…
This hurt even worse than forcing her to play "Ao" on repeat at her own funeral…
Luya had already pulled this move once in the previous turn.
So the crowd wasn't too surprised this time, having already learned his combo.
"Next, enter the Battle Phase!"
Luya raised his voice, excitement impossible to contain.
Because—
This duel between Luya and Hu Tao had already reached its final turn. These past few rounds of fierce exchanges!!!
Would finally come to an end this very turn!
To claim the very first victory in a Yu-Gi-Oh! duel here in Teyvat!
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