"As for the secret realms, at present, only students of our Master Class are qualified to enter first-level secret realms."
"For the time being, other students in the academy do not have this qualification."
"On the one hand, it is because secret realms are extremely dangerous."
"On the other hand, as the number of students increases, the academy simply does not have the manpower to ensure everyone's safety."
Taishan paused slightly and then concluded calmly:
"Today's lecture on secret realms ends here."
"Next, I will take you to receive rare cards."
"As students who have officially entered the Master Class, you all enjoy this benefit."
"You may enter the Royal Card Library and obtain a rare card."
As soon as Taishan's voice fell—
You Chen's brows immediately furrowed.
Wait a minute?
After entering the Master Class, you can directly enter the Royal Card Library and take a rare card?
Then—
Could it be that the rare card Liu Qingyi mentioned before was actually something he already had the right to obtain?
Good grief.
So that woman deliberately kept him in the dark?
As expected—
You Chen came to a sudden realization.
Women's mouths really were full of tricks.
Such a person must really enjoy watching others react.
You Chen was a very vengeful person.
When he turned back later, he would definitely give her the brightest and most sincere smile in return.
…
Thunder Academy, Royal Card Library
Standing outside, You Chen paused for a moment to observe.
The entrance gate was forged from thick bronze metal, exuding an ancient and solemn aura.
On both sides of the gate stood two massive stone sculptures.
One was the majestic Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
The other was the Dark Magician holding his staff.
A bald old man guarded the entrance.
He merely glanced at the arriving students, his eyes sharp yet indifferent.
After that, he instructed them to register their names.
Only then were they allowed to enter.
Inside the Royal Card Library, You Chen discovered that quite a few people were already selecting cards.
Most of them were second-year and third-year Master Class students.
And among them—
He spotted a familiar figure.
Liu Qingyi.
Not far away, she showed no surprise at You Chen's arrival at all.
Instead, she raised her slender hand slightly and waved with a gentle smile.
"We meet again."
You Chen walked over and asked directly:
"So when you said before that I could choose cards from the deck… that right actually belonged to me from the start?"
Liu Qingyi smiled softly and replied:
"Just tell me one thing."
"Did you come to the Royal Card Library to choose rare cards?"
You Chen: "..."
"A cute girl like you must really enjoy laughing at people."
"I'm a very vindictive person."
Liu Qingyi blinked in surprise, then couldn't help laughing.
To be honest, as a top student in the academy, she hadn't been spoken to like this in a long time.
Not to mention threats—
Most students treated her with caution and respect.
You Chen really was different.
Seeing this, she finally stopped teasing him and explained seriously:
"Alright, just kidding."
"Counting the card selection opportunity I gave you before, you have two chances in total."
"Otherwise, why do you think I'm here?"
"Of course I was waiting for you."
Hearing that, You Chen finally felt satisfied.
That sounded more reasonable.
"Do you want me to introduce the cards to you?" Liu Qingyi asked gently.
"Don't talk."
"I'm thinking."
You Chen interrupted her without hesitation.
His gaze swept across the glass display cabinets one by one.
As expected of rare cards—
Each card was preserved with extreme care.
Among them, You Chen even spotted Black Magic Cavalry.
Unfortunately, no matter how carefully he searched, he still didn't see Red-Eyes Dark Dragoon.
Thinking about it carefully, that made sense.
Even as fusion material, that card wasn't something that could casually appear.
Liu Qingyi remained smiling throughout, as if she would never get angry.
You Chen examined many rare cards.
There were quite a few that interested him, but he only had two chances.
He didn't want to waste them.
He was waiting.
Waiting for the kind of card that would make his heart beat faster the moment he saw it.
Then—
His eyes suddenly froze.
"Hey!"
"This—"
"[Chimeratech Overdragon]!"
You Chen's breathing quickened the moment he saw the card inside the display cabinet.
Because this was precisely the card his current preset deck lacked!
At present, his preset already included End Dragon, Twin Dragon, Rage Dragon, Fortress Dragon, and others.
But it was missing this true core monster.
The real boss monster of the Cyber Dragon system!
The one that symbolized absolute suppression!
There was no hesitation.
This card alone made the Royal Card Library worth entering.
You Chen directly reached out and took [Chimeratech Overdragon].
One of the key cards had returned to its rightful place.
Now—
What about the second choice?
You Chen pondered briefly, continuing to scan the cabinets.
Suddenly—
A card caused his mind to shake violently.
His pupils contracted.
What?!
The Winged Dragon of Ra?!
You Chen stared at the display cabinet in disbelief.
There it was.
A golden card radiating overwhelming pressure.
One of the Three Egyptian God Cards—
[The Winged Dragon of Ra]!
No way—
There were actually God Cards inside the Royal Card Library?
But soon, You Chen noticed something strange.
This [Winged Dragon of Ra] had no effect text.
No description.
No information at all.
It felt incomplete.
Like a sealed object.
You Chen frowned deeply.
"True Silent Magician, come out."
He called softly.
The True Silent Magician appeared beside him, her expression equally puzzled.
"Some cards have no effects, no text, not even basic information."
"What exactly is going on?"
You Chen asked.
After a moment of perception, True Silent Magician replied:
"If this is the case, it means the card is the true vessel."
"It contains the Duel Spirit itself."
"But it has not yet awakened."
"Therefore, it cannot be used."
"And such a card… exists only as a single original."
Hearing this, You Chen instantly understood.
In other words—
This card was the true body of the Winged Dragon of Ra.
Not a replica.
Not a weakened copy.
But it had not yet awakened.
As for how to awaken it, even the True Silent Magician did not know.
You Chen didn't hesitate at all.
He had to take this card.
In the previous world, the God Cards were practically useless due to restrictions.
But this world clearly followed animated logic.
Which meant—
The Three Egyptian Gods were destined to be terrifyingly powerful.
There was absolutely no reason to ignore a God Card.
Even if he didn't yet know how to awaken it.
With that thought, You Chen reached out.
At the same time—
Another hand reached out as well.
Both hands pressed down on [The Winged Dragon of Ra] simultaneously.
You Chen frowned and looked up.
Standing before him was a second-year Master Class senior.
"Huh?"
"Where did this first-year brat come from?"
"Let go."
Qin Chuan glanced at You Chen and, seeing that he was a freshman, immediately became more arrogant.
In his eyes, freshmen were meant to lower their heads in front of seniors.
So he spoke without restraint, believing the matter would end there.
But—
You Chen did not retreat at all.
Instead, he calmly asked:
"Why?"
Beside Qin Chuan stood two other students with equally oppressive auras.
After all, anyone in the Master Class was no ordinary duelist.
"Hm?"
"You're quite bold, aren't you?"
A pink-haired man beside him chuckled lightly.
"Interesting."
"A freshman who isn't afraid of seniors at all."
"I didn't understand why at first."
"But now I see."
"It's because Senior Sister Liu is here."
Another yellow-haired man spoke with a half-smile.
"What?"
"It has nothing to do with me."
"Please, continue as you like."
Liu Qingyi waved her hand lightly, showing no intention of intervening.
Seeing this, Qin Chuan sneered.
"That makes it easy."
"Let me ask you one last time."
"Are you really not letting go?"
You Chen didn't answer.
But the calm contempt in his eyes made his stance clear.
"Very good."
"Then we'll follow the old rules."
"A duel."
"With rare cards as the wager."
"The winner takes this card."
"And may also take one rare card from the loser."
"Or the loser's remaining right to obtain a rare card."
Qin Chuan's smile carried a hint of cruelty.
"Gladly."
You Chen responded with a calm smile, without the slightest trace of fear.
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