At the command of the Evil God, with a grand sweep of his hand, a massive, pitch-black Chinese Pot instantly appeared on the field.
The fearsome and imperious Evil God Eraser, as colossal as a small mountain, immediately fell into the dark pot. Flames quickly rose at its bottom, and the Evil God's body began to dissolve rapidly, transforming into wisps of dark smoke, accompanied by sizzling and popping sounds, and even seeming to emit a hint of fragrance...
"The Attack Power of 'Evil God Eraser' when used as a sacrifice is three thousand," declared the Divine Incarnation. "Thus, I recover three thousand Life Points."
[Evil God, LP1000→ LP4000]
"Moreover, at this moment, 'Evil God Eraser's effect is activated!" shouted the Divine Incarnation. "When Eraser is sent to the Graveyard, all other cards on the field are also sent to the Graveyard!"
So Eraser, just fried, once again unleashed his ultimate darkness that signifies the end of all things. The pitch-black abyss seemed as though it would devour everything in the world, swiftly spreading towards Yugen's field, engulfing the Cover Card at the rear.
Immediately, this darkness spread towards the Winged Divine Dragon. The Winged Divine Dragon roared angrily, emitting dazzling golden rays, but even such blinding brilliance failed to dispel the darkness. The boundless darkness engulfed the Winged Divine Dragon, dragging it into the abyss, where it vanished.
Due to the enhancement from "Divine Evolution," Eraser temporarily gained a level equal to that of the Winged Divine Dragon, thus rendering his ability of "end of all things" effective against the Winged Divine Dragon.
Before it dissipated, one could vaguely see that the Cover Card at Yugen's rear was a Trap Card "Fallen Pit." It can directly destroy monsters when their Attack Power exceeds 1000 upon summoning.
However, Fallen Pit can only target Normal Summons. Although this turn the opponent had consecutively summoned Fallen Angels with Attack Power over 1000, they were all Special Summons, and Fallen Pit could not be triggered. Although the subsequent Eraser was a Normal Summon, everyone knew that Traps are ineffective against gods, and therefore, its use was deemed unnecessary.
"Such traps have no meaning in battles involving gods," said the Evil God. "Lastly, activate the Magic Card 'Heaven and Earth's Treasure Scroll'!"
During the turn an Upper-level Summon is conducted, draw two cards from the Card Deck! However, if covering is possible, at least one card must be covered."
The Evil God drew the cards, quickly glanced at them, and with a wave of his hand, covered both cards in the rear.
"Cover two cards, turn ends."
Judai said, "What an unrelenting duel, not even allowing the gods to rest..."
Yubel said, "After all, the opponent is the Three Evil Gods, so it's only natural that they are difficult. Your friend doesn't seem to be in good shape either."
"No."
Judai shook his head and suddenly smiled.
"Yugen... will be fine."
Yubel looked at him with surprise and said, "You're so confident in him? The opponent is one that even gods couldn't defeat."
Judai shook his head again and smiled, "It's not about the gods. Whether Phantom God appeared or not is irrelevant. From the start, I've always trusted Yugen.
I said... he is the strongest."
Yubel's expression became complex, her face somewhat strange, but she stopped speaking.
"My turn, draw card."
As soon as the next card was drawn, Yugen felt as though he was receiving the pulsation of power from the card.
Not only was it power, but there was also a trace of intent. Just at the moment of drawing the card, he seemed to have returned to the dream-like scene of that day.
The retired Duel King gave him a gentle smile.
But that image faded in a flash, like an illusion. As he looked again, Yugen found himself still on the field, holding the card he had just drawn. Exactly as he expected, it was the very card entrusted to him in the dream.
Why did Muto Yuugi give him this card?
Does it represent that he has already put everything down, the fame, the glory, and even the responsibilities that come with them, all entrusted to the successor of the king's name?
Yugen had also been thinking earlier, at the beginning of the GX story, Judai "encountered" Yuugi, who gave him the Elf Card. At the story's conclusion, Yuugi appeared before Judai at his graduation, arranged for him to duel with his past self, helped Judai rediscover the important things he lost during his growth, and assisted Judai in completing his final transformation.
The story unfolded from Judai's perspective, but was Judai really the only Duelist that Yuugi valued and assisted?
Or maybe, during the entire GX story, Yuugi was actually wandering around, discovering talented Duelists?
But all of this was just speculation, and it didn't matter to Yugen.
"Continuous Magic - Golden Cabinet of Light!"
The shining Golden Cabinet appeared on the field, holy and suspended in the air, emitting a thousand golden rays.
At the sight of this beautiful and dazzling Golden Cabinet, Kaiba's face was the first to change suddenly.
This cabinet, this power is...
Yū↑gi↓!
Yes, up to now, Muto Yuugi—who is not the Pharaoh but the original self—has long been noted by Kaiba.
Kaiba once looked down on Yuugi. In Kaiba's eyes, Yuugi was just a container for his nemesis, insignificant and trivial.
But now, things are different. Muto Yuugi proved by strength that he is worthy of the title of king, proving that even without representing someone else, he is the strongest Duelist of the era, and Kaiba has acknowledged this.
And now, that guy's power actually appeared in Yugen's hands!
Even the Evil God recognized it and shrieked, "The Pharaoh's vessel... damn it!"
The Phantom God of the Pharaoh and the vessel's strength gathered in one... What is the situation with this human Duel King!?
As the Golden Cabinet appeared, even this entire field, the entire space began to respond.
Scattered balls of light, countless specks of light flickered in the surrounding darkness. Consecutive flashes of darkness illuminated from all around gathered towards the Golden Cabinet, one after another, like meteors shooting into the Golden Cabinet.
Judai: "What are those...?"
Yubel paused for a moment, then said solemnly, "The guardian Elves!"
Judai looked at her in confusion.
"Elves that protect this Sealed Land and suppress the power of the Evil God," Yubel said. "It seems to be related to that Golden Cabinet."
This surprised Yugen as well.
He felt it too. The Elves protecting this place, upon the appearance of the Golden Cabinet, seemed to be drawn like magnets and flowed into the Golden Cabinet, likely appearing in his Card Deck.
Is this the reason Yuugi entrusted him with the Golden Cabinet?
Or did sealing the Evil God here originally involve Yuugi as well?
This is possible, considering that the one who defeated the Three Evil Gods was the Pharaoh, and it is not impossible that the subsequent destruction and sealing of the Evil God Card involved the Pharaoh and Yuugi.
Yugen looked up and said.
"The effect of the Golden Cabinet of Light. Once per turn, a card that includes the name 'Golden Cabinet of Light' can be added to the hand from the Card Deck!"