[Elemental Hero The Shining, Attack Power 2600 → Attack Power 3200]
"Oh, calling out a hero with attack power exceeding Blue-Eyes White Dragon right away?" Dartz crossed his arms, mocking, "Though I want to commend your strength... but at this point, what's the use of summoning such a minor Monster?"
"There are no minor heroes among the Heroes," Youyu said calmly, "and I'm going to make you understand that now."
(Elemental Hero Sparkman gave a thumbs up)
"Battle!" Youyu waved his hand, "Use Elemental Hero The Shining to attack Divine Serpent Geh!"
Dartz was shocked: "Are you crazy!? Attacking a Divine Serpent Geh with infinite attack power!?"
But regardless, the battle had already commenced.
The shining hero gathered all his strength, radiating endless brilliance from his entire body, as if burning the last iota of his soul, fearlessly charging towards the endless darkness above!
Even if the opponent is a world-destroying darkness, even if its attack power is "∞", as a hero, one must fight!
"Foolish!" Dartz shouted, "Then as you wish! Divine Serpent Geh, crush that insignificant being!"
The serpent opened its massive mouth, once again brewing world-ending darkness, with endless chaos erupting!
This was seemingly a battle without suspense, from both the attack power values and the levels of strength. The hero's brilliance was instantly swallowed by darkness, he didn't even have the chance to contact the impact directly, just the aftermath was enough to shatter him completely...
...No.
That did not happen.
Though at first it was a mere sliver of light, that light was unwavering, resiliently undying in the endless dark currents.
Not only did it not extinguish, but the light became even more dazzling. It surged against the current, erupted from the dark torrents, continuously strengthening and expanding, until it shone unprecedentedly bright, enough to rival the world-ending Evil God.
The Shining emerged from the dark currents! He breached the chaotic impact, soaring into the sky, his body shining unprecedentedly, tearing the darkness apart with forceful might!
[Elemental Hero The Shining, Attack Power ∞]
"Wh-what!?" Dartz's face changed, "Attack power... infinite!?"
"A hero cannot retreat from battle. And a hero... holds infinite possibilities!"
Youyu smiled, revealing the card he had just played.
"Quick-Play Magic - Battle Fusion! When a Fusion Monster battles another, until the end of the turn, add the opponent Monster's attack power to my Monster's! (Anime Effect)
This card targets 'Elemental Hero The Shining', not affecting Divine Serpent Geh. Thus, Orichalcos Tritos cannot negate this effect!
So, the attack power of The Shining will add Divine Serpent Geh's attack power... which is infinite!"
"No... impossible..." Dartz was in shock, "A mere minor hero reaching the level to match a god..."
"Moreover! If the battle is successful, Divine Serpent Geh with infinite attack power will perish alongside The Shining," Youyu said, "And when Divine Serpent Geh leaves the field, Dartz! That moment will be your defeat!"
"Ugh..."
"The Shining's attack!" Youyu shouted, "Optical Storm!"
The shining hero launched a desperate charge, trailing endless brilliance, leaving a glaring luminous trail in the cloud-covered dark sky, visible to the entire Spirit Realm!
Divine Serpent Geh roared once more. But this time it wasn't a show of power or mockery, but fear towards the hero set to destroy it, threatening to end its resurrection plan directly!
"Not so easy!" Dartz frowned, "Set Card, flip, Counter Trap - Negate Attack! Negates the attack of one opponent Monster and forcibly ends the Battle Phase!"
The trap activated, swirling into an Absolute Defense cyclone! The Shining's desperate charge crashed against the storm barrier of supreme defensive capability, unable to break through despite the unwillingness.
Dartz sneered: "Even if the attack power also becomes infinite, after all, it's just an ordinary Monster, worthless in the face of the great Orichalcos power."
"That's not necessarily true." Youyu smiled.
"What?" Dartz frowned, "Your Battle Phase should have ended..."
"Yes, but my turn hasn't ended." Youyu drew another card from his hand.
Marik-san! Lend me your strength!
(A certain Mr. Ma, who's had numerous card decks taken, expressed reluctance.)
"Magic Card - Raid from the Dark!" Youyu shouted, "This card can only be activated after a Battle Phase ends. This turn I may enter a second Battle Phase, allowing one Monster summoned this turn to attack again! (Anime card)
Dartz's expression changed: "Able to attack again!?"
"Elemental Hero The Shining, second attack!" Youyu exclaimed, "Optical... Storm!"
The Shining gathered power a second time, soared skywards, his entire body emitting Holy Light, once again becoming ultimate light, charging fearlessly toward the dark Evil God!
This is truly the final strike!
Divine Serpent Geh roared, readying a charged blast, but the sound was more like a cry of despair.
This incarnation of the Evil God truly experienced literal highs and lows. Having just emerged after slumbering for ten thousand years, it was on the brink of demise for a second time in mere minutes...
But Dartz hadn't given up yet!
"Trap Card - Desperate Means, activate!" Dartz increased his pitch, "This card can only be activated during the opponent's turn! Upon activation, all opponent Monsters' attacks this turn...
...will become direct attacks on the player!"
"Huh?" Youyu raised an eyebrow.
What the heck, such a hardcore guy? Actually taking the hit for Divine Serpent Geh?
However, the trap was already in effect, causing The Shining's charge to forcibly veer off-course under its influence. The blazing brilliance left scalding white heatwaves in the air, skimming past Divine Serpent Geh, like a nuclear blast of endless power targeting Dartz's forehead!
Direct attack with infinite attack power!
BOOM!!!
Radiance erupted, the blast wave swept uncontrollably, the shockwaves continuously rocking the barrier itself, even the indestructible Orichalcos Tritos seemed to waver.
Despite being an opponent, even Youyu was blasted back a few steps by the aftermath. If not for the support of the Silent Magician, he might have faltered.
From a Duel perspective, Dartz had indeed spectacularly evaded this lethal blow once more.
Because his Life Points were already 0, the loss condition depended on "Divine Serpent Geh" leaving the field, so long as Divine Serpent Geh stayed on the field, absorbing infinite damage wouldn't count as a loss.
That's one way to put it...
...Yet Dartz was so brave, actually tanking such a level of Darkness Game and an infinite attack directly to the face, isn't he worried about being obliterated into a mosaic?
Witnessing that momentum, feeling that disruption and impact, Youyu couldn't help but feel relieved it wasn't aimed at him...