# Chapter 89: Rank-Up-Magic Zexal Force
"Target 1 face-up monster on the field; that monster is changed to Face-down Defense Position. Change your Destiny HERO - Plasma to Face-down Defense Position!"
The mysterious book opened above Destiny HERO - Plasma's head. A gentle light descended, and Destiny HERO - Plasma, whose powerful suppression effect could negate all of the opponent's monsters on the field, was sent to the Underworld. The ominous aura lingering on the field also vanished.
"If there are no cards on your field, Zexal Servant - Ascension Sage can be Special Summoned from your hand." Yūga Hōzumi revealed a card.
"Next, if the only monster on your field is this card and 1 other Level 4 monster, Zexal Servant - Armored Sage can be Special Summoned from your hand."
Two Level 4 monsters appeared consecutively, but Aster Phoenix still showed no sign of taking action. It seemed that after Destiny HERO - Plasma, who had been suppressing the field, was flipped Face-down and sent to the Underworld, Aster Phoenix intended to save his two precious card destruction opportunities for Yūga Hōzumi's final boss monster.
"Continuous Spell, Xyz Change Tactics, activate!"
"Overlay the two Level 4 monsters!" Yūga Hōzumi extended his right hand, and the red Number 39 slowly appeared on the back of his hand.
"Oh, warm light! Descend now in the name of Hope! Xyz Summon! Hope's Warrior! Rank 4! Number 39: Hope Emperor Utopia Double!"
Within the resplendent galaxy, Utopia slowly descended, its luminescent armor shimmering with a soft golden radiance.
Number 39: Hope Emperor Utopia Double DEF: 2500
"If a 'Utopia' monster is Xyz Summoned using Zexal Servant - Ascension Sage on the field as material, you can add 1 'Rank-Up-Magic' Normal Spell Card from your deck to your hand."
"I add Rank-Up-Magic Zexal Force to my hand!"
"Next, if a 'Utopia' monster is Xyz Summoned using Zexal Servant - Armored Sage on the field as material, you can add 1 'Zexal Weapon' monster card from your deck to your hand."
"I add Zexal Weapon - Wind God Cloud Dragon Sword to my hand!"
"Finally, it's the effect of the Continuous Spell, Xyz Change Tactics! When a 'Utopia' monster is Xyz Summoned to your field, you can pay 500 Life Points to draw 1 card from your deck."
Yūga Hōzumi's LP: 2900 → 2400
"At this moment, the effect of Destiny HERO - Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer activates! Destroy 1 card you control and 1 card on the field." Just then, Aster Phoenix waved his hand, activating Phoenix Enforcer's effect, and scorching flame began to spread across the field.
"Is he using Phoenix Enforcer's card destruction effect?" Yūga Hōzumi frowned. If Aster Phoenix had used Dystopia Guy's target effect this turn, he could have evaded it by using Utopia Double's Spell Speed 2 effect to escape. But with Aster Phoenix using Phoenix Enforcer's non-targeting effect to destroy cards, using Utopia Double's effect again would be useless, other than sending an extra Utopia to the graveyard.
"Destroy Destiny HERO - Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer itself along with your monster!"
As Aster Phoenix's words fell, Phoenix Enforcer let out a sharp cry and transformed into raging flames, engulfing Utopia. After the flame died down, only a pile of ash remained on the ground.
"When Destiny HERO - Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer is destroyed, its effect activates! During the next turn's Standby Phase, Special Summon 1 'Destiny HERO' monster from your graveyard." Aster Phoenix said, as a resounding phoenix cry faintly echoed from the ashes. "Destroyer Phoenix Enforcer possesses an undying body; it is a perfect Fusion Monster. Next turn, the immortal phoenix will be reborn from the ashes."
Aster Phoenix's voice was filled with immense confidence, making a vein throb on Yūga Hōzumi's forehead. He thought to himself, "Undying body, my ass. It's just because I can't afford that black-hearted system's Called by the Grave; otherwise, your ace would be chilling in the Different Dimension right now."
"Then, I activate the Spell Card, Onomatopaira!" Yūga Hōzumi, his combo thwarted, then played a Spell Card. "Discard 1 card from your hand; add up to 2 monsters from your deck to your hand, with different names among 'Gagaga,' 'Gogogo,' 'Dododo,' and 'Zubababa' monsters!"
"I discard Zubababa Dwarf - Dododo Gauntlet to add Utopia Onomatopoeia and Dododo Golem - Golden Form to my hand!"
"Attack Position Summon! Utopia Onomatopoeia!"
"I Tribute Utopia Onomatopoeia, which is also treated as a 'Dododo' monster! Special Summon Dododo Golem - Golden Form from my hand in Defense Position!"
"With this effect, Dododo Golem - Golden Form, Special Summoned this way, has its Attack Points become double the Attack Points of the Tributed monster!"
Dododo Golem - Golden Form ATK: ? → 3000
"The effect of Zubababa Dwarf - Dododo Gauntlet in the graveyard activates!"
"If this card is in the graveyard and you control a 'Dododo' monster or 'Zubababa' monster other than this card, this card can be Special Summoned."
"Revive! Zubababa Dwarf - Dododo Gauntlet!"
"Another effect of Zubababa Dwarf - Dododo Gauntlet: Special Summon 1 'Gogogo' or 'Gagaga' monster from your hand."
"Appear! Gagaga Magician!"
"Overlay the Level 4 Zubababa Dwarf - Dododo Gauntlet and Gagaga Magician!"
"Giant Dragon born from the Lava Valley, descend now! Show your fangs to the world! Xyz Summon! Rank 4! Lavalval Chain!"
Lavalval Chain ATK: 1800
"Lavalval Chain's effect activates! Once per turn, detach 1 Overlay Material from this card to send 1 monster from your deck to the graveyard! I send a second Zubababa Dwarf - Dododo Gauntlet to the graveyard!"
"Next, Rank-Up-Magic Zexal Force, activate!"
"Target 1 Xyz Monster you control; Special Summon from your Extra Deck 1 'Utopia' Monster or 'Zexal Weapon' Monster that is 1 Rank higher than the targeted monster, by overlaying it on top of that monster; then place 1 'Zexal Weapon' Monster or 'Zexal Servant' Monster from your Deck on top of your Deck."
Under the effect of the Spell Card, a golden Stardust Vortex slowly unfolded. Lavalval Chain roared and prepared to leap into it.
"Rank-Up-Magic, huh? I can't let you have your way so easily." Aster Phoenix said, waving his hand. "The effect of Destiny HERO - Dystopia Guy activates! If this card's Attack Points are different from its original Attack Points, Target 1 card on the field; destroy that card, and this card's Attack Points return to its original value! Sublime Justice!"
The blood-red 'D' emblem on Dystopia Guy's helmet began shining, and an energy projectile slowly accumulated in its hand.
"At this moment, Dododo Golem - Golden Form's effect activates! Once per turn, when an Effect Monster's effect activates on your opponent's field, this card's Attack Points decrease by 1500, and that effect is negated!"
Dododo Golem - Golden Form ATK: 3000 → 1500
The golden Golem shone with dazzling radiance. Under its blinding light, the energy projectile in Dystopia Guy's hand instantly vanished, and Lavalval Chain entered the Stardust Vortex as intended.
"Warrior of Hope who has gained Chaos Force, descend now in the armored form of the King of the Beasts, guided by bonds! Rank-Up Xyz Change! Rank 5! Beast Armor Combination - Lion Utopia Ray!"
(end of chapter)