Yu-Gi-Oh!: Starting as a Rabbit-Eared Demon King

"Bakura-chan, I admit you're strong. But I feel this isn't your true deck." Yugi Muto was a little afraid of angering Yu-ming Li, so his words were full of probing.

"Oh, what do you mean? You can say whatever you want, it's okay." Li Youming seemed to notice Muto Yugi's restraint, so he comforted him.

"Well... your deck seems to be designed solely to counter me. I don't see any soul in your deck, unlike my Dark Magician or Jonouchi's Flame Swordsman."

"Oh, this?" Li Youming was drawn into memories by Yugi Muto's words. In his original world, Li Youming was a dueling enthusiast. Initially, he also enjoyed various Souls-type decks. He had experienced the thrill of having three Blue-Eyes White Dragons standing on the field, delivering a fatal blow to his opponent. But reality isn't anime. This kind of situation doesn't always happen.

Gradually, Li Youming changed. The endless draws of useless cards and the constant cycle of getting the wrong cards eroded his will to play Souls-based decks. His inherent male competitiveness led him to abandon those Souls-based decks and turn to competitive decks instead.

Since then, he has stopped drawing bad cards and stopped using useless ones. But his deck has changed from the very beginning with Swordsman, to Yubel, to Heaven's Cup Dragon, and then to Thunder and Fire... He has forgotten what the monster was that he used to call "my soul" in the beginning.

"Have I really forgotten the joy of playing cards?" Li Youming muttered to himself. At that moment, the Golden Jade in his pocket, which hadn't yet been added to the deck, suddenly felt warm, as if it were comforting Li Youming.

Li Youming also came to his senses at this moment, remembering the Golden Kingdom that he had drawn today with the power of the Great Evil God, which resonated with his soul, and smiled with relief: "That's right, now I have you. From now on, you are the soul of my deck."

Thinking of this, Li Youming came to his senses and looked at Muto Yugi. At this moment, Muto Yugi was worried that his words had hurt Li Youming's feelings.

Li Youming looked at Yugi Muto with relief, indicating that he was fine: "Yes, Yugi, my deck still has some room for improvement. Next time, I hope to have a proper battle with you using the complete version of my deck."

Yugi Muto breathed a sigh of relief seeing Li Youming's happy expression. Just then, Li Youming's voice rang out: "However, Yugi, I think your deck needs some improvement."

Yugi Muto looked at Yu-Ming Li with a puzzled expression. Yu-Ming Li replied directly, "I admit that your deck has some very interesting chains, but you need to have some cards that can solve problems from the source."

Speaking of this, Li Youming recalled Yugi Muto's final battle with Pegasus, where Yugi almost died trying to obtain a single "Sealing Arrow." If he had three "Whirlwind" cards in his hand, what could Pegasus do even if he saw them? After all, in an environment where everyone is adding equipment cards to their monsters, "Whirlwind" will always be useful.

“It’s like a fight.” Li Youming turned to look at Jonouchi while talking to Yugi Muto. “Jonouchi definitely has more to say about this. The best way to break the opponent’s moves is to quickly knock him down and prevent him from making a move, right Jonouchi?”

“That’s right, Bakura-chan, you’re such a kindred spirit to me.” As a former “delinquent,” Jonouchi deeply resonated with Li Youming’s words.

"Alright, I'll take your suggestion." Yugi Muto smiled slightly. After all, Li Youming's self-satisfaction today had made him nervous for quite a while. He also had some of the same thoughts as Li Youming.

"Partner, next time, could you let me try dueling with him? I can sense that he's very strong." At this moment, another voice appeared in Yugi Muto's ear.

"It's possible, my partner. There's definitely a chance." Yugi Muto would definitely try his best to fulfill his partner's request. After all, he was the first friend he had made by using the Millennium Puzzle.

A burning sensation suddenly emanated from the Millennium Wisdom Wheel on Li Youming's chest. "Is it the Pharaoh's soul emerging? My duel has attracted the attention of this powerful figure."

Yugi Muto's Millennium Puzzle also lit up slightly, and the nameless soul looked at Li Youming, realizing that Li Youming seemed to have sensed his presence.

"Alright, Jonouchi, get back to your training. Prepare for the National Duel Tournament!" Muto Sugoroku smacked Jonouchi on the head with his fan, causing Jonouchi to mutter angrily.

"I'm heading back now, everyone. I need to work on my deck." Li Youming said his leave at the opportune moment. Yugi Muto and the others also bid him a friendly farewell.

Li Youming returned home, ate a simple meal, took a shower, and then took out the Golden Kingdom Lich's card from his pocket and displayed it.

"That's really complete." Li Youming looked at the three copies of Golden Lord, Golden Kingdom Lich, Golden Madman, Golden Kingdom Lich, three of each of the various Elixirs of Immortality, and three of each of Conqueror, Guardian, and Tomb Raider. There were also three of each of Golden Kingdom, Conqueror King, and Golden Country. It really was a complete Golden Kingdom deck.

"I never expected to resonate with you." Li Youming stared blankly at the Golden Kingdom Lich's card. At that moment, the Golden Kingdom Lich's eyes also lit up, and then Li Youming felt his consciousness drift away into the distance.

As the ceremony resumed, Li Youming found himself in a palace made of gold, surrounded by a strong aura of alchemy. Seated on the throne opposite him was an immortal emperor, entirely made of gold.

"You summoned me here." Li Youming discovered that the reflection of himself on the lich in the Golden Kingdom was actually his original appearance.

"Only if you recognize me can I sense that you have been summoned." The Golden Kingdom lich on the throne sat upright and slowly explained to Li Youming the reason for his summoning.

It turns out that the Duel Monsters cards weren't created out of thin air. Pegasus used the power of the Millennium Eye to contact the Spirit World through the ruins of ancient Egypt. After all, the Spirit World and the Human World were connected at that time.

Until a Pharaoh appeared and sealed away the evil god that had escaped from the elven realm, causing the elven realm and the human realm to be completely cut off. Since then, no one has been able to communicate with the elves.

Now, 3000 years later, the seal on the human world has loosened somewhat. Some special humans can communicate with spirits. And human power can enrich the spirit world, which has transformed from stone tablets of 3000 years ago into cards to aid humans in battle.

Elves who can never make contact with humans will eventually perish in the elven realm, and their elven realm will also dissipate. The Golden Kingdom lich is the last creature in this realm. If it weren't for Li Youming, this Golden Kingdom would have vanished completely.

"Then how can I help you?" After understanding the whole story, Li Youming asked the Golden Kingdom lich directly.

"Just let me fight for you and receive feedback from the power of duelists. Find some monsters to enrich my Golden Kingdom." The Golden Kingdom Lich was straightforward.

"Deal. I'll bring you some big stuff later." Li Youming remembered Pegasus; he figured he could get some freebies out of him.

"That's great!" The lich from the Golden Kingdom laughed heartily.