The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Of the thirty-two fallen ones, only four remain.

　The four are Dark from the winners' bracket and another Fallen player named McGinn, and Deyur and Jax from the losers' bracket.

　The ceremony finally reached its crucial point.

　This ceremony was clearly a microcosm of the World Cup format, replicating the legend of the three elements combined.

　The so-called unity of the three means that the hero, the sage, and the emperor merge into one and are resurrected as "saint".

　Therefore, the "three-in-one" format is particularly crucial. Among them, the Emperor, occupying the highest position, is bound to be the first in the winners' bracket. The brave are not afraid of defeat, and become stronger with each battle, thus climbing all the way up from the losers' bracket. He may not fall into the losers' bracket at the very beginning, but he will definitely not fall from the winners' bracket at the very end.

　Therefore, the one who fell from the winners' bracket last was the "Sage".

　The conflict between Dark and Mackintosh was essentially a debate between "Emperor" and "Sage".

　The winners' bracket will be a two-into-one competition.

　Let’s start from here!

　McKinsey is a professor.

　But he is just a professor at a city magic academy.

　He studied under an elderly mage and once dreamed of becoming a great mage.

　However, due to his limited talent and lack of resources and luck, he could only become an ordinary professor at the city's magic academy in order to make a living.

　But the emergence of the Magic League and the hosting of the World Cup stimulated his mind, leading him to Duel City, where he encountered "God".

　And then, I stood here.

　Dark walked onto the field and looked across.

　Even without actively trying to perceive it, he could feel the madness and fervor emanating from McKinsey.

　He felt somewhat wistful about this.

　But McKinsey is far inferior to him in every way.

　Even if they encounter a "god" and are parasitized by something resembling a "black eyeball," it cannot bridge the gap between them.

　That gap doesn't just come from the level of magic and the strength of the deck, but is a combination of various factors.

　The only possibility that McGinn could defeat him.

　Mackins successfully summoned the "God Card." And his deck had absolutely no magic cards that could even remotely counter it.

　But this reality never existed in the first place.

　Therefore, this duel ended in Dark's victory without any suspense.

　Dark felt a sense of relief after his victory. The "God Card" couldn't decide everything. He had a deeper understanding of this now.

　Then he took another (God card) from Mackintosh's deck.

　By this point, he had six of these "God Cards" in his possession.

　He stepped back to the sidelines and took the time to analyze and absorb the knowledge from these "God Cards".

　After the duel, McGinn fell into the loser's bracket. But during the ceremony, he was still the "hero," and his journey was far from over.

　Then came the duel between Dijon and Jax.

　The symbol of the "hero" within the ceremony will be chosen from among the two. Once all three are determined, the ceremony will proceed to its final stage.

　Dark watched the game quietly.

　He was very clear about Dijour's origins and background. Every player who entered the qualifiers was thoroughly investigated. But Jax wasn't a qualifier; he failed to advance from the open qualifiers.

　Information about him only came into Dark's hands today. Jax was of commoner birth, but his family was not poor. His father was a blacksmith, and his mother was a baker. The family ran a bakery with their savings. His life's ambition was to become a blacksmith capable of forging the legendary magic sword. In short, his profession and background were completely unrelated to a mage. Yet, he still appeared in Duel City.

　He was among those who encountered the "God" before the competition even began. Because his city was extremely far from the City of Freedom, Dark didn't have detailed information about his recent experiences.

　However, the fighting prowess he displayed during this ceremony was exceptionally high.

　Although every victory seemed hard-won.

　But it's clear that he still has cards in his hand.

　In fact, they won with considerable ease.

　He can't be considered a "dark horse," but rather a shark hidden in the deep sea.

　If it weren't for sensing the same burning madness in his emotions, Dark would almost have thought he was someone who, like himself, had infiltrated this place through other means.

　The duel between Jax and Duyur was intense, much like his duel with Stilwell.

　Beneath the intensity and madness lay an even more insane will. He still didn't reveal all his cards, and ultimately "won by a narrow margin."

　Stilwell and Dujul, who went the furthest in the qualifiers, became the final "witnesses".

　The ceremony was drawing to a close. It was well past midnight.

　Inside the passageway outside the barrier, the maids of the "Scorpio Palace" had already gathered. A heavy and dangerous atmosphere was brewing within the "Dark Crystal Cave."

　The last three remaining members of the ceremony engaged in a duel.

　Dark, as the winner of the upper bracket, waits at the highest point.

　McKinsey and Jax, representing "the Sage" and "the Warrior," were the first to step onto the field and establish their domains.

　This duel was unprecedentedly fierce.

　Mackins acquired a total of six "God Cards" thanks to his previous victories, and showed terrifying luck at the start of the duel, sacrificing and summoning the "God Cards" in the first turn.

　In the second round, he successfully fulfilled the Special Summoning conditions for the second "God Card" and Special Summoned it.

　Now, he has two "gods" in his territory.

　Although the strength of these two "gods" remains to be seen, their aura is at least terrifying and awe-inspiring.

　But Jax did not fall.

　After struggling through the first round, he successfully summoned the "God Card" in the second round.

　McGinn has two "gods" on the field, but Jax only has one.

　According to the simple value system that two "gods" are greater than one "god", McKinsey is about to win.

　However, the situation on the field completely reversed.

　Jax's one "God" overwhelmed Mackintosh's two "Gods". This was not because of poor compatibility or a huge counter between the two, but simply because of the difference in strength.

　Jax's summoned "gods" exhibited extremely strong "numerical beauty".

　In Dark's eyes, it was completely distinguishable from other "God Cards".

　He frowned abruptly, stopping his analysis of the "God Card" in his hand, and stared intently at Jax.

　As if sensing his gaze, the latter suddenly turned his head slightly, but immediately turned back to continue the duel.

　Although the Fallen Ones' "God Cards" are false gods, they are actually very difficult to distinguish from their appearance.

　The divinity emanating from them varies in strength, and it is not perceptible that they are not much different from the "God Cards" of the true gods.

　The same applies to the "god" summoned by Jax.

　But after observing it carefully for a moment, Dak suddenly felt that his "God Card" should be the real God, only slightly strange.

　The sudden appearance of a true god from a large group of false gods is bound to raise suspicions.

　Dark recalled Jax's investigation data and tried to communicate with Laura through mental link, but to no avail.

　Dark felt that his previous premonition was likely correct.

　The person currently dueling in the arena is not the real Jax.

　But the "degenerate" aura he exudes is undeniable!

Chapter 1582 Dark Ritual: The Final Duel (4k)

　After Jax summoned the "true god," McGinn's situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

　But McKinsey could not give up so easily at this moment. With a thought, he immediately commanded one of the "gods" he had summoned to launch a fearless attack on Jax's "god".

　Even if you can't fight it, you must keep it entangled!

　Once he uses this "god" to entangle Jax's "god", he can command the other "god" he summons to launch a strong attack on Jax himself!

　Despite still not understanding why, even though they were both "gods," neither of his two "gods" could defeat the opponent's single "god."

　But having two "gods" has its own advantages!

　His mind raced, and the two "gods" immediately obeyed his command.

　Jax's "God" is indeed powerful, but it's impossible to kill his "God" in just a few seconds.

　While one "god" buys time, another "god" can easily slip past Jax and unleash a finishing move!

　His line of thinking was not wrong.

　His control over the "God Cards" was also quite good. The situation on the field was developing almost perfectly according to his expectations. Until, the "God" he sent to launch a strong attack on Jax unleashed a terrifyingly powerful finishing move.

　Jax's figure suddenly disappeared from the attack range of that god-like finishing move.

　When he turned his head again, he saw Jax appear abruptly on top of the "true god's" head.

　Then, divine power pressed down upon them.

　Mackins's "god" was blasted to pieces by an even more terrifying divine finishing move.

　With the demise of that "god," McGinn's path was now clear, and he suddenly found himself facing Jax's "true god" head-on.

　His eyes were fixed on the "true god," and suddenly he seemed to have a sudden realization.

　It turns out that the "God Card" summoned by the opponent was the real God. All the other "God Cards" were fakes!

　"Boom!"

　It was as if thunder had exploded in Mackintosh's mind. His mind was instantly stunned, and the last barrier of rationality was breached, causing him to go insane on the spot.

　But before he could reveal his ugly side, a dark shadow fell from above and smashed him to pieces.

　【End of battle】

　Mackins is reborn from the "graveyard," but he has lost his mind and is in a daze.

　Jax retrieved his magic cards, his expression behind the mask unreadable. He casually drew a "God Card" from Mackintosh's deck and then nonchalantly inserted it into his own card pack.

　This is acting in accordance with the rules.

　He clearly had no interest in that "God Card".

　But through this action, his spirit and energy reached their peak at that moment.

　Therefore, at this time.

　He abruptly turned to look at his final opponent, a cold smile appearing on his face beneath the mask.

　Madness, evil, depravity.

　The aura emanating from Jax grew increasingly dark. Dark's brow furrowed, his vigilance rising sharply. He had originally intended to probe the ultimate purpose of the ritual, but now he found himself deeply immersed in it.

　The thought of stopping on the spot never crossed his mind. His various thoughts coalesced into one inexplicable idea, and in the end, only the thought of "fighting and winning" remained.

　But after watching Jax's duel, he realized that relying solely on Thompson's deck, there was only a very small chance of defeating Jax.

　Therefore, almost instinctively, he reached into the cardholder hidden inside his robe.

　With perfect timing, location, and support, now was the time for that deck. In the blink of an eye, a complete deck design appeared in Dark's mind. He then flicked his finger, gathering the chosen magic cards into his palm and taking them out.

　"The final trial!" the red-faced man suddenly announced.

　Those carrying lanterns around immediately responded, gently shaking their lanterns to connect the light to the ceremony, pushing it to its final step.

　An undercurrent of excitement and agitation emanated from them.

　It was as if they could usher in dawn just one more step.

　Although they exuded a dark aura, their overall mood was positive.

　Completely different from the fallen

　Feeling a mix of emotions swirling within him, Dark stepped onto the arena. The arena was riddled with holes; after each duel, it had only been roughly smoothed over.

　Jax had returned to the other end of the arena, where he stood, showing no signs of fatigue from the recent duel. In fact, he seemed to be in even better shape than before.