Yu-Gi-Oh!, the Roar of the Weak

Chapter 255 Ancient Fiery God

"Hmph, I'll activate the face-down card you're trying to destroy, [Bottle of Greed], and draw a card."

"However, the attack power of Eternal Flame has increased. I will use it to launch a direct attack on you." Sitting in his wheelchair, Xiao Yi pointed to his good older brother with one hand, "Eternal Flame!"

"Hmph, I told you you were stupid. I'll activate the face-down card [Royal Soul Harmony] to negate your direct attack, then banish [New Inferno Source] and [Inferno Demon] from my Graveyard to perform a Synchro Summon. 2+5=7"

A Level 7 Synchro Monster from the Inferno Deck? Could it be...?

"O ancient flames slumbering beneath the earth, ignite this decaying land! Synchro Summon, Rank 7, Ancient Infernal God!"

The sky over the fuel zone turned dark red, and the ground transformed into a fiery hellscape flowing with lava. Then, the ancient god of fire rose proudly from the sea of ​​lava, his arms crossed over his chest.

Holy crap, it really is this monster! In the card story, it's the strongest ancient fire god summoned by all the new Inferno monsters sacrificing themselves!

In the story, he effortlessly wiped out all the surrounding Demon Gods with a flick of his finger. Unfortunately, in the end, it stood up to fight the strongest Ice Barrier Dragon—the Trident Dragon—and was defeated, becoming the background element of this spell card's aftermath of the battle. However, I remember the card's effect was...

"When the effect of [Ancient Flame God] is activated, if this card is successfully Synchro Summoned, banish the same number of cards from your Graveyard as the number of cards in your hand. You now have three cards in your hand. I banish [Holy Flame King - Great Roc Phoenix], [Flame King Divine Beast - Great Roc Phoenix], and [True Flame King - Phoenix Phoenix] from your Graveyard."

"what?"

The ancient Fiery God waved his arm, and three flames shot out, melting the three coffins in Xiao Yi's tomb.

"It's not over yet. The effect of [Ancient Flame God] will increase the number of cards banished by this effect by 200, which means it will increase by 600 points, reaching 3100 points. Hmph, don't think I don't know your plan. You want to use the returning [Flame King Divine Beast Phoenix] to destroy your Eternal Flame, and then activate the effect of Eternal Flame to revive monsters in your own graveyard, right? My foolish little brother, I won't let you succeed."

This card is clearly designed to counter Xiao Yi's team. Even so, Yan Yu probably can't beat Yan Wang, since most of Yan Yu's cards are useless.

"Damn it, I'll end this turn by covering two cards."

"Draw a card during my turn. Since you have three or fewer cards in your graveyard, I Special Summon New Inferno Source from my hand in Defense Position. Then I send Inferno Baby from my hand to the graveyard, increasing the ATK of Ancient Inferno God on my field by 400, reaching 3500."

"It's actually the same as Yongyan!"

"I used the [Ancient Infernal God] to attack Eternal Flame."

The ancient god of fire swung his burning iron fist at Eternal Flame, and the two monsters with an attack power of 3500 perished together.

"What do you want? Don't you know the effects of Eternal Flame?"

"Stop talking nonsense and activate the effect already!"

Although he had no idea what his elder brother was up to, Xiao Yi could only activate the effect: "I activate the effect of Flame King God, Great Roc Phoenix - Eternal Flame to revive the [Flame King Divine Beast Qilin] in the graveyard."

Xiao Huo revealed a sinister grin, as if his scheme had succeeded. "Because my face-up FIRE monster on the field was destroyed, I Special Summon 'Flaming Calamity Samborn' from my hand! Then inflict damage on you equal to half the ATK of the destroyed FIRE monster."

Lp 7500-1250=6250

A colossal, four-armed humanoid beast, [Flaming Calamity Sanborn], descended upon the battlefield, its entire body a purplish-red, even its hair resembling billowing flames. It brandished its fiery sword, unleashing a burst of fire that dealt 1250 damage to Xiao Yi.

"Then I used the Flame Calamity Sangborn to attack the Flame King Divine Beast Qilin."

Lp 6250-2600+2400=6050

"It's not over yet. I'll end my Battle Phase, then release the new Inferno Source on the field to Normal Summon [Inferno Death Gunner]. Activate Inferno Death Gunner's effect: Once per turn, banish one monster with 200 DEF from your Graveyard, then inflict damage to that monster equal to its ATK."

"I, along with the Ancient God of Inferno, inflict 2500 points of damage on you."

"what?"

The Infernal Death Gunner raised his volcanic rock hand cannon, unleashing a scorching lava bullet that struck Xiao Yi precisely, causing Xiao Yi to let out a painful roar.

Lp 6050-2500=3550

"asshole!!!"

"Haha, it's not over yet! I'll Special Summon the last new Inferno Source, then use it to Synchro Summon Inferno Death Gunner. 2+6=8, then Synchro Summon [Lava Valley Burst King]!"

What?! The ace of the Lava deck? That makes sense, this monster's effect is also effective against monsters with 200 DEF.

"Then I'll set a card to end this turn."

"My turn to draw cards"

"At this moment, I activate the face-down card [Fire Spirit Spell - "Red"]. You can activate this by releasing 1 FIRE monster you control. Inflict damage to that monster equal to its original ATK. I release Fiery Calamity Sanborn, inflicting 2600 damage to you."

The red-haired, fiery fire spirit, Sheeta, appeared on the field, waving her staff. Flame Calamity Sanborn transformed into a streak of flame and flew towards Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi let out a painful howl amidst the intense flames, a sound so agonizing that even Di Xing couldn't bear to watch.

Lp 3550-2600=950

The flames died down, and Xiao Yi lowered his head helplessly.

Xiao Huo glanced disdainfully at his younger brother. "Has he fainted? Referee, can we end this..."

"Hehehe, now I'm really fired up," Xiao Yi said with a chilling laugh, his head lowered. "My silly brother, your fire isn't strong enough. You can't defeat me unless you burn more intensely."

Xiao Yi raised his head. "Next, let me show you what real flames are like."

Xiao Huo was so intimidated by his younger brother's imposing manner that he took a few steps back.

Xiao Yi began to examine the effects of the Lava Valley Burst King.

"Hmph, no need to look, I'll tell you. This card's effect is that when you activate the effect of a monster in your hand or on the field, that monster is destroyed."

Upon hearing the word "destruction," Xiao Yi's eyes lit up. "Really?" Destruction was the card that the Flame King deck loved most.

"Hmph, you foolish little brother, I know you're not afraid of destruction, but when the Lava Valley Burst King destroys that monster, it will also deal you 1000 points of damage."

"What?!"

"You only have 950 life points left. That means if you activate any monster effects from your hand or the field, your life points will immediately drop to zero. So, do you still have a way to win?"

"Hmph, of course I am, and I will defeat you this round."

"You're quite arrogant. Since you share the same blood as me, I'll tell you something else. If you destroy the Synchro Summoned Lava Valley Burst King, I can Special Summon up to three FIRE monsters with 200 DEF from my Graveyard in Defense Position, excluding Synchro Monsters. Although the effects of monsters Special Summoned by this effect will be negated, it's still a perfect shield."

"Come on, if you want to knock me down this round, then try it!"