"Malefic Truth Dragon, crush Stardust for me!" Paradox shouted irritably, "Let these Duel Kings make their exit now!"
The Truth Dragon opened its massive jaws, a scarlet vortex brewing once again with world-ending force. With a full 6000 attack points, it was a power that Stardust Dragon could not possibly withstand. Even a brush from the aftermath would be enough to wipe out the last remaining Life Points of the trio!
"It's not over yet!" Yusei declared, "Our duel won't end here! Activate Set Card, Trap Card - Iron Will! Pay half of my Life Points, and all battle damage this turn becomes zero, then forcibly end the Battle Phase!" (Anime Card)
[Yusei, LP 300 → LP 150]
The strike from the Truth Dragon came crashing mightily against Stardust, but was staunchly repelled by the barrier of the trap, leaving not a scratch.
Coming to his senses, Paradox saw that the Battle Phase had been skipped, and the display on his Duel Disc already read "Main Phase 2."
"Damn it..." Paradox gritted his teeth, "Why won't you just stay down?"
"Isn't it obvious?" Judai smiled, "Until we succeed in saving you, no matter how many times it takes, we'll rise again."
"Save me!?" Paradox seemed to have heard something utterly ridiculous.
"That's right." Judai took a step forward, "If we can't even save one person, how can we talk about saving the world? That's what a hero should do."
He paused, then smiled at Youyu beside him, "This is what Teacher Youyu taught me."
Suddenly brought into the conversation, Youyu's eyelid twitched, pondering what on earth had happened between his future self and Judai...
Paradox looked at Judai, momentarily stunned. After a moment, he bit his lip and waved an arm, "No matter what you say, it's too late. Even if you want to save hearts or change the future, that's simply..."
"Perhaps that was true in your time, but what about starting now?" Judai interrupted.
Paradox swallowed the rest of his words.
"Indeed, in your history, perhaps humanity strayed on its path of progress, leading to dire consequences when it was too late." Judai said, "But now, across all eras, we have received your warning.
So starting now, we can begin striving to change the future you spoke of."
Paradox frowned, "You want me to entrust the future to you?"
"Exactly." Judai smiled, "If it's too late from Yusei's era, then start with me. And if I can't do it, that's okay, there's always Teacher Youyu!"
He gave Youyu a wink, seemingly full of confidence in his teacher.
Though it might ruin the mood a bit, inwardly Youyu really wanted to say, just because you're talking big, why drag me into it...
Paradox's gaze also fell on Youyu, as if reconsidering this possibility.
"You've seen it too, haven't you? Throughout history, Teacher Youyu has saved the world and caused miracles more than once." Judai clenched his fist, "If it's him, he can definitely bring change!"
Youyu: That's not true, I didn't, Jellyfish, stop talking nonsense...
"..."
Paradox was silent for a moment, then ground his teeth, "Hmph, save that talk for after you win the duel. Right now, the three of you have only 150 Life Points left, with just one Stardust Dragon reverted to its original form on the field.
If you can't even win this round, what can you possibly change?"
"You can't say that for sure." Judai chuckled.
He stepped forward, now at the forefront of the trio.
"Let's take this opportunity to show my teacher." His tone became serious, "The power that should have been sealed away, my true power. A testament to my growth over the years."
Youyu squinted, guessing what Judai intended to do.
"My turn, draw!" Judai called, "I summon 'Neo Space Connector'!"
[Neo Space Connector, ATK 800]
"Neo Space Connector, effect activate! Upon successful summon, Special Summon 'Elemental Hero Neos' from the deck!" Judai raised his arm, "Return to the field, Neos!"
The deck automatically searched, a beam of light shot from his deck and magnificently landed on the field. From within the radiant brilliance, the white form of Neos was born, crossing its arms as it returned to the arena.
[Elemental Hero Neos, DEF 2000]
"Next is this card." Judai slowly drew a card from his hand—one he had just drawn this turn.
As the card was raised, it was as if the entire world trembled. A pitch-black storm swirled around Judai's position.
"Discard a card from my hand, activate Quick-Play Magic - Super Polymerization!" Judai's voice even seemed to change at this instant, "This card allows me to use Monsters from both sides of the field as Fusion Material for a Fusion Summon!"
"What!?" Paradox was astonished, "Using my Monsters as material!?"
He found himself unable to speak further—the pressure in the scene changed abruptly, and dark clouds rolled in the sky. An unspeakable, immense power pressed against his chest, as if it intended to squeeze all the air from his lungs, rendering him speechless.
Lightning flashed from within the dark clouds, and a green card spiraled and floated to the center of the field, unleashing incredible thunder and lightning.
It was clearly just an inconspicuous card, yet it seemed to contain power akin to a true god!
"I will Super Fuse your 'Malefic Rainbow Dragon' on the field with my 'Elemental Hero Neos'!" Judai said coldly, "Here, unleash the ultimate power, shed the shell of sin, and release the true power of the Precious God!
Fusion Summon—
——Elemental Hero Rainbow Neos!!!"
If this were the physical card version of Super Polymerization familiar to players, fusion wouldn't be possible, of course.
After all, the fusion requirements for Rainbow Neos are "A monster whose name contains 'Ultimate Gem God' + Elemental Hero Neos." And clearly, the name "Malefic Rainbow Dragon" does not contain "Ultimate Gem God," so theoretically, it does not meet the fusion requirements.
Of course, that speaks for the physical card situation.
It is worth emphasizing that the physical card itself was designed according to the content of the animation—or more accurately, the card printed by Judai. The symbol of the Supreme King's power in Yuki Judai's hand, the ultimate fusion card "Super Polymerization," in fact, has no restrictions on fusion material.
The power of Super Polymerization can fuse any monsters, nurturing new strengths, summoning fusion monsters that don't even exist in the world.
It's not just that. Its power can even transcend the rules of dueling, it can fuse the souls of the dueling duelists, and can even fuse the world.
At the end of the Other Dimension arc of Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, if Yuki Judai hadn't stopped Yubel, Yubel was planning to use the power of "Super Polymerization" to fuse twelve parallel dimensions into one.
This is why "Super Polymerization" is qualified to be called the ultimate fusion card; it can almost fuse everything existent in the world.
For instance, at this very moment, the power it calls forth, bears the divine-like figure of the ultimate Neos!
The dark clouds dissipated, thunder spread in all directions, and a transparent rainbow seemed to appear in the sky.
Seven-colored aurora rippled in the sky, incandescent beams spiraled down vertically from the sky, carrying a figure as divine as a god.
A pair of exceedingly holy wings stretched open, filling the sky with rainbow light, resembling a curtain of seven colors draping down from the horizon. The beam of light from afar fell like a stage spotlight focusing on the figure descending with wings spread, instantly making him the sole protagonist ruling this world.
The radiance scattered as the being flexed its wings, finally revealing the true form hidden within, as if a giant incarnated from pure light, with heavy footsteps landing before the three Duel Kings on the field.
Elemental Hero Rainbow Neos!
[Rainbow Neos, Attack Power 4500]
The countless spectators outside were deeply shocked at this moment.
This duel brought them more and more surprises, by now, hardly anyone could merely see this as an ordinary game.
Even after witnessing the appearances of top-notch Duel Monsters and seeing beings beyond ordinary comprehension, it couldn't lessen the spectacle witnessing this noble and powerful Neos appear.
But perhaps no one was more excited than the meme-loving players.
At this moment, whether it was the livestream chat or the forum, everything was in an explosive state.
"Rainbow King! It's Rainbow King!"
"Nostalgia overload!!!"
"..."
Elemental Hero Rainbow Neos, also known as "Rainbow King," is one of Neos' final forms appearing in Yu-Gi-Oh! GX.
This form, for some viewers back then, was akin to the ultimate Ultraman in a finale absorbing massive amounts of light, powering up to instantly kill the boss.
"Huh..." Paradox gritted his teeth, still stubborn, "But with just this monster's attack power..."
"Rainbow Neos's effect," Judai said calmly, "Once per turn, you can choose one effect from three options to activate.
Send one monster you control to the graveyard, shuffle all monsters your opponent controls back into the deck.
Send one magic trap card you control to the graveyard, shuffle all magic traps your opponent controls back into the deck.
Send the top card of your deck to the graveyard, shuffle all cards in your opponent's graveyard back into the deck."
"What!?" Paradox's face turned ashen.
This turn, regardless of whether Rainbow Neos shuffles all his monsters back into the deck or all his magic traps, this duel is coming to a close.
"I send the 'Neo Space Connector' on the field to the graveyard." Judai waved his hand, "All Malefic monsters shuffle back into the deck! Cross the Rainbow Cave!"
As Neo Space Connector's small body vanished from the field, Rainbow Neos slowly raised his hands.
Seven-colored radiance gradually enveloped his body, the pristine wings slowly spread open. The gentle force enveloped Paradox's field, the seven-colored light enwrapping each Malefic monster, gentle yet carrying an unstoppable will, feeling like a divine command.
Malefic Truth Dragon, Malefic End Dragon, the two strong Duel Monsters gradually faded into phantoms and vanished under the rainbow radiance, standing no chance against the supreme power.
And Paradox, who had sacrificed his body and fused with Truth Dragon, was forcibly separated under this miraculous force, reverting back to his original form falling back onto the field.
"This brings it to an end." Judai ordered sternly, "Rainbow Neos! Deliver the final blow!"
Rainbow Neos slowly raised both palms. He spread his wings, his body enveloped in a faint golden glint, palms clasped before his chest, from which diamond-like crystal in his chest released rainbow-colored energy, condensing into a high-concentration powerful sphere of light.
A calm, seemingly tranquil field expanded centered around Rainbow King, yet like stones tossed in a lake, it stirred up waves of turmoil!
Rainbow Flare Stream!
Divine energy surged from that body, extinguishing all forces on the field of Malefic, forcibly dispersing darkness, akin to tearing the space, flying toward Paradox.
Paradox stood upright, blankly watching, in the rainbow brilliance he seemed to glimpsed an illusion, seeing a hopeful future saved by this warmth of light.
[Paradox, LP 1100 → LP 0]