# Chapter 208: Great Soul
"The effect of Red Rising Dragon activates upon its successful Synchro Summon! I Special Summon one 'Resonator' monster from the Graveyard!"
"At this moment, the effect of Stardust Sifr Divine Dragon activates! Once per turn, when an opponent's monster effect activates, I can negate that activation and destroy one card on the field!"
Just as Red Rising Dragon roared, preparing to bring Crimson Resonator from the Graveyard back to the field, the light spilling from Stardust Sifr Divine Dragon's wings transformed into a gleaming golden holy spear that descended from on high.
"I'll destroy your Red Supernova Dragon!" Bruno declared.
"Red Supernova Dragon's effect activates!" Facing the incoming, razor-sharp holy spear, Jack raised his hand. The Red Supernova Dragon beside him immediately burst into scorching flames.
"Once per turn, when an opponent's monster effect activates, I banish this card and all cards on my opponent's field!"
The intense flames of Red Supernova Dragon instantly ignited Bruno's field, warping even the surrounding space with their intense heat.
"What? Such a terrifying effect?" Bruno's heart sank. Stardust Sifr Divine Dragon could grant all cards on the field a once-per-turn protection from destruction, and Shooting Star Dragon T.G. Expansion could protect his monsters from targeting effects, but this was a non-targeting banish effect!
"Cosmic Blazar Dragon's effect activates! I'll banish this card until the End Phase to negate the opponent's monster effect and destroy it!" Moving through the searing flames, Bruno didn't dare delay and quickly activated Cosmic Blazar Dragon's effect.
Cosmic Blazar Dragon roared, transforming into starlight and descending, hoping to extinguish this sea of flames. But Jack merely smiled faintly.
"It seems I've won this time. I activate the Trap Card, Great Soul, from my Graveyard! While I control a Level 10 or higher DARK Dragon Synchro Monster, I can banish this card from the Graveyard when a monster's effect is activated to negate that activation!"
A crimson phantom of a king, bearing a striking resemblance to Jack, appeared behind his D-Wheel, the Wheel of Fortune. It raised its arm with peerless dominance, and the falling stardust instantly vanished. In the sea of flames created by Red Supernova Dragon, Bruno's two great dragons cried out in anguish before being banished.
"What an intense clash!" the Female Commentator exclaimed in admiration. "But based on the current situation, Master Jack has the upper hand! All of Bruno's remaining cards have been banished by Jack's ace! His most trusted monster, Cosmic Blazar Dragon, won't return until the End Phase. Master Jack has to press his advantage now!"
"I tune my Level 6 Red Rising Dragon with my Level 2 Forced Resonator!"
[2+6=8]
The Path of Stars, wreathed in scorching flames, shot skyward as a tyrannical dragon's roar echoed through the heavens.
"Let the roar of the king shake the heavens and the earth! Engrave this unique power of the dominator upon your very soul! Synchro Summon! Level 8! Raging Soul, Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend!"
As the duel reached this point, Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend, the monster that had always been Jack's indelible mark, once again soared over Neo Domino City, and everyone couldn't help but cheer.
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend ATK: 3000
"Since a Level 8 or higher Synchro Monster is on the field, I can Special Summon Creation Resonator from my hand!"
"I activate the effect of Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend! Once per turn, I destroy all other Special Summoned monsters on the field with ATK lower than this card's! For each monster destroyed, you take 500 points of effect damage! Absolute Authority Flame!"
Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend roared and raised its scarred right claw. A scorching fireball formed in its palm before it slammed it heavily onto the ground. The other monster on Jack's field—Creation Resonator—instantly exploded, its fiery sparks showering Bruno's face.
Bruno LP: 3500 → 3000
"Battle! Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend, attack him directly! Crimson Hell-Tide!" Jack spun his D-Wheel around and pointed at Bruno, giving the order.
Hearing its master's command, Scarlight let out a furious roar. It reared its head and spewed a scorching blast of fire toward Bruno, intending to end the duel.
"What will Bruno do? Should he use an Action Card?" The Female Commentator couldn't bear to see such a spectacular duel end so soon and offered her thoughts from the sidelines.
But from the very beginning, both duelists had watched countless Action Cards fly past them. Despite the cards being well within reach for drivers of their skill, neither had made a move to grab one.
At this moment, Jack and Bruno shared the exact same thought. This duel, a battle to decide the future of Neo Domino City, could not be settled by some random circus trick. Even now, on the brink of defeat, Bruno's conviction didn't waver.
"Our battle won't end this easily! At this moment, I activate Kiteroid's effect from my Graveyard! When an opponent declares a direct attack, I can banish this card to make the battle damage from that attack zero!" As Bruno finished speaking, a small mechanical toy materialized before him, forming a wind shield that absorbed the fatal blow.
"So you still had a trick up your sleeve. Not bad at all." Jack smirked, turning his D-Wheel back around as he praised his opponent.
"I set three cards and end my turn," Jack said.
"At this moment, return! Cosmic Blazar Dragon!"
The starlight gathered once more, and Cosmic Blazar Dragon again soared beside Bruno.
"And just like that, the advantage shifts back to Bruno, who blocked Jack's fatal blow!" the Female Commentator announced. "It may be a bit rude to say, but can a lone Scarlight Red Dragon Archfiend truly withstand the coming assault?"
But her words received no response. The two duelists on the field were already completely immersed in their clash of souls.
"My turn! I draw!" Bruno drew a card.
"I activate the Spell Card, Tuning!"
"I'll add one 'Synchron' Tuner monster from my Deck to my hand and shuffle it. Then, I send the top card of my Deck to the Graveyard!"
"I'll add Junk Synchron to my hand! And now, I Normal Summon it!"
"When Junk Synchron is Normal Summoned, I can target one Level 2 or lower monster in my Graveyard and Special Summon it in Defense Position with its effects negated!"
"Revive, Junk Converter!"
"I tune the Level 2 Junk Converter with the Level 3 Junk Synchron!"
[3+2=5]
"Gathering stars will awaken a new power! Become the path that light shines upon! Synchro Summon! Level 5! Appear, Junk Warrior!"
(end of chapter)