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

　The eerie green flames burning within the empty eye sockets flickered wildly.

　An aura of darkness enveloped his entire body.

　Card Name: Zombiemon

　Type: Elf Card

　grade:

　However, it did not completely spiral out of control as it did during its first evolution.

　Although it was only a small part, deep down, there was indeed a lingering sense of rationality and a bottom line.

　Attack: 3800

　Defense: 3200

　Ultimate moves: Zero Cruise Missile, Annihilation Bird, Cursed Breath, Death Claws

　Race: Undead

　Attribute: Dark/Dragon

　Mana: 2800

　But its silvery-white mechanical body was shimmering with a faint white light.

　The face mask was slid up, revealing a more delicate face.

　There are also noticeable changes in other details as well.

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　After the ancient mechanical giant installed its mechanical core, its size remained unchanged, differing only slightly from the height of the contestant's platform.

　Card Name: Ancient Mechanical Giant (Mechanical Core)

　Type: Elf Card

　grade:

　Meanwhile, the cracks on its body caused by the heavy trampling and the earthquake are healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

　Clearly, that mechanical core does indeed have a powerful effect on ancient machinery, like "rebirth"!

　Attack: 4000+300

　Defense: 3500+300

　Ultimate moves: Megaton Steel Fist, Mechanical Revolution, Super Nuclear Energy Cannon

　Race: Machine

　Attribute: Steel

　Mana: 3600

　After the ancient mechanical giant installs the mechanical core, not only will its magic power be restored to its maximum value, but its physical strength will also be truly developed. The maximum magic power will increase by 1000 points with the mechanical core's bonus, attack will increase by one-third, and defense will increase by one-sixth (maximum 1,000).

　New ultimate attack – Super Nuclear Energy Cannon!

　He was fully confident that the ancient mechanical giant's current basic strength should be enough to overwhelm his opponent. Even Dark's magical spirit had received an extremely terrifying enhancement!

　"Only ancient machines with a mechanical core installed are truly complete ancient machines!"

　Elsie Kevin lowered the magic card he had been holding high in the air and stared coldly at the Zombiemon that was radiating a terrifying aura.

　The ancient mechanical giant, in terms of pure data, will be comparable to a nine-star magical spirit!

　This is his strongest trump card to this day.

　This is also the source of his confidence.

　Moreover, the ancient mechanical giants also ushered in the mechanical revolution!

　Six seconds later, it will summon another ancient machine, increasing its attack and defense by 300 points each.

　Introduction time.

　At this year's Academy Cup, he will surely stand on a higher stage and recreate the glory of ancient machinery!

　With such confidence, Elsie Kevin issued the order to attack the ancient mechanical giant.

　"It's time, the megaton steel fist!"

　After all, he possesses one of only two remaining mechanical cores in the world!

　This mechanical core, even if it can't compare to those god-tier cards, isn't too far off.

　Once he successfully summons a six-star ancient machine and installs its mechanical core, he'll dare to fight even the elite sixth-year students!

　In that instant, an endless fighting desire surged in the eyes of the Zombiemon!

　That hidden bit of rationality finally surfaced.

　Facing an ancient mechanical giant whose star rating, magic power, attack, and defense were all higher than its own, it showed no fear whatsoever and charged forward without the slightest hesitation.

　The ancient mechanical giant clenched its fist once more, and the white light bursting from its palm was several times brighter than before, like a blazing sun, unleashing divine power.

　But on the red team's stage, Darkdemon pressed down his cards and whispered, "See? This is the stage you've always wanted. Wake up, Zombiemon!"

　But the Zombie Tyrannosaurus suddenly bent over, and a deathly power swirled between its ten fingers like a storm, turning its pale bone claws black.

　Ultimate move – Death Claws!

　With the enhancement of the Death Claws, the Zombiemon's attack power increases by 1000 points, and each attack will be accompanied by additional corrosive damage.

　Neither the Zombiemon nor the Ancient Mechanical Giant is a speedster.

　Two third-tier magical spirits met at the center line of the arena.

　The ancient mechanical giant raised its steel fist like a blazing sun, and with a back-and-forth motion, it slammed into the pelvis of the zombie tyrannosaurus beast.

　The ancient mechanical giant, as heavy as a mountain, was actually lifted into the air!

　However, his right arm, with its steel fist, was unable to exert its full power as soon as it touched the pelvis of the ancient mechanical giant, because his feet left the ground and his body was pulled backward.

　That power had not been exhausted and was still gathering in his palm.

　There was a huge difference in size between the two, even though the ancient mechanical giant was no less imposing. The Zombie Tyrannosaurus Beast, however, treated the ancient mechanical giant like a child, its death claws slashing viciously into its sides!

　The ancient mechanical giant, whose defense was stacked to a full 3800 points, was easily pierced by these death claws.

　With a sudden roar, the Zombie Tyrannosaurus Beast, still with its fingers inserted into its body, lifted the ancient mechanical giant high!

　However, after suffering such severe injuries, the Zombie Tyrannosaurus became even more ferocious, and suddenly opened its mouth to unleash a cursed breath!

　The corrosive black breath turned the upper half of the ancient mechanical giant's body black.

　Its body visibly weakened.

　It suddenly spread its five fingers and grabbed the arm of the Zombie Tyrannosaurus Beast, pouring in the energy of a million tons of steel fist!

　"Crack!"

　The Zombie Tyrannosaurus's left arm was severed at the elbow!

　With a deafening roar, the ancient mechanical giant was slammed into the ground, its body engulfed in a cloud of dust.

　"In the name of Elsie Kevin, a magical summoning—Ancient Mechanical Component Steel!"

　Although all the values ​​remained unchanged, the extent of the struggle suddenly slowed down.

　The Zombie Tyrannosaurus roared and swung its right arm, slamming it to the ground.

　"boom!"

　Card Name: Ancient Mechanical Components

　Type: Elf Card

　On stage, Elsie Kevin, the blue team's player, finished his chant somewhat hastily.

　As the normal summoning spell proceeded, the white light emitted from the magic card landed in the blue team's summoning zone.

　A mechanical spear, about two meters long, appeared floating in mid-air.

　Mana: 1000

　Attack: 1500

　Defense: 1000

　grade:

　Race: Machine

　Attribute: Steel/Electric

　The ancient mechanical giant's attack and defense have increased by 300!

　Thanks to its tough outer armor, although it looked disheveled, it was actually not seriously damaged.

　Taking advantage of the renewed effectiveness of the mechanical revolution, the ancient mechanical giant suddenly straightened up from the pit, its massive steel body appearing and disappearing amidst the smoke and dust.

　Ultimate moves: Super Core Assembly, Thunder Spear

　A beam of white light suddenly shot out from the smoke and dust and connected with the ancient mechanical component steel.

　Then, with a slight twist of his wrist, an electric current instantly flashed across the gun.

　In the blink of an eye, the ancient mechanical components transformed into a thunderous spear!

　Even so, Darkimon on the red team's side continued to watch coldly.

　It suddenly raised its hand and beckoned, and the ancient mechanical component steel flew over and was firmly grasped in its hand.

　The spear's outer shell separated instantly, the spear body stretched to both ends, and light connected the two outer shells, transforming it into a giant spear that was four meters long!

　He slammed his spear into the ground, using the momentum to stand up and assume a fairly standard stance.

　"Thunder Spear, assassinate it!"

　Elsie Kevin placed his hands on the poker table, his eyes fixed intently on the battle unfolding before him.

　He already felt that victory or defeat was entirely in his grasp!

　At this moment, the Zombie Tyrannosaurus's left arm was severed at the elbow.

　The ancient mechanical giants not only received further enhancements from the mechanical revolution, but also acquired new weapons.

　Zombiemon's disadvantages are becoming increasingly apparent!

　"Zero cruise missile".

　Finally, Darkdemon, the red player on the platform, slowly uttered the name of the ultimate move.

　Facing the imposing ancient mechanical giant, the Zombie Tyrannosaurus suddenly lowered its body, the remaining flesh and blood on its spine writhing wildly, and an organic missile made of piled-up bright red flesh and blood slowly emerged.

　The ancient mechanical giant, wielding a spear of thunder, had lightning flowing through its body, dispelling the dark curse. With a jolt, it charged forward, spear in hand, each step causing the ground to tremble, its momentum rising steadily.

　"Roar--"

　But the Zombie Tyrannosaurus still roared and howled at it without fear.

　It was as if all the spotlights were shining on it!

　Elsie Kevin had naturally noticed this unusual situation.

　His gaze fell upon the organic missile, and a sudden, extremely ominous premonition arose within him.

　As the missile appeared, a crimson blood mist mixed with a dark aura quietly spread, and an extremely terrifying aura of destruction was frantically brewing on the body of the Zombie Tyrannosaurus Beast.

　Countless students, professors, and audience members in both the inner and outer stands were drawn to it.

　The Ancient Mechanical Giant is clearly superior to the Zombiemon in terms of star rating, attributes, and status. However, the Zombiemon's presence is far more noticeable than that of the Ancient Mechanical Giant.

　Then, a blinding white light burst forth from the mechanical core!

　At the cost of half of its maximum magic power, the ancient mechanical giant unleashed its super nuclear energy cannon at the Zombiemon!

　Meanwhile, the Zero cruise missile had already been launched from the spine of the Zombiemon!

　The next second, he instantly changed his strategy and roared at the ancient mechanical giant: "Ancient Mechanical Giant - Super Nuclear Energy Cannon!"

　The ancient mechanical giant suddenly paused, retracting its spear that was about to thrust out.

　It stood upright, slightly tilted back, and the chest armor housing the mechanical core rotated and expanded, revealing the core itself.