This is still the result of Hikari's soaring fame after her appearance; if not for Hikari, they couldn't even find a dozen or twenty new die-hard fans after a week of competition.
In response, Tenjo Hikari also expressed understanding, feeling that the current situation is not optimistic.
Yusei is still under too much "scrutiny" in this world.
Moreover, as the tournament progresses, after each team's duel, more and more information about each team is revealed. As a result, more and truly powerful players begin to appear one after another.
For example...
Today, Tenjo Kaito mounted his D-wheel with a cold expression, glanced at the small robot next to him; the robot immediately saluted him, transformed into a gigantic machine, encasing him and the D-wheel, then began the duel with his opponent.
This seems to be Tenjo Kaito's first official Racing Duel. Upon hearing Kaito was going to duel, Tenjo Hikari immediately called over his teammates to watch.
At first, they thought Hikari was interested in someone with the same surname as himself, but soon, they realized Hikari called them to watch the duel not out of interest or curiosity, but...
Strength!
Tenjo Kaito, his strength exceeds almost everyone's imagination!
Right now, Tenjo Kaito has only one Rank 8 Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon on the field, while his opponent has three monsters with Attack Power 3000.
"Effect of Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon: Once per turn, you can detach one Xyz Material from this card, then target one monster your opponent controls; take control of it until the End Phase. While this effect is active, the targeted monster's name is treated as Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon, its ATK becomes the same as this card, it cannot attack directly, and its effects are negated."
This is the anime version of Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon.
"This card can directly overlay on top of a Cipher Dragon monster—"
Kaito's body exploded with a noticeable red light; his body started to heat up violently, and the sudden surge of heat even disrupted the surroundings!
"I overlay another Cipher Dragon acquired from your field and perform Overload Rank-Up!"
"Rank-Up?"
"What is that?"
In the spectator seats, Shun watched this scene with wide eyes and didn't miss a single moment, "It's appearing again, Kaito's Rank-Up..."
After encountering Tron's family, he and Yuto obtained the power of "Rank-Up", but that Rank-Up required assistance from "Rank-Up-Magic".
If Synchro Dimension's synchro is mutual coordination, and Fusion Dimension's polymerization is mutual compatibility, then Xyz Dimension's Xyz is... soul ascension!
Using external forces to complete his ascension, he just wanted to take revenge as soon as possible and find Ruri as soon as possible.
However...
Kaito had already completed his self-ascension!
"Xyz Summon, Rank 10, Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Ex Dragon!"
"Attack Power 4000!?" His opponent was somewhat shocked, "Damn, this is enough to defeat my Hyper Psychic Blaster..."
"Hmph..., continue overlaying the Cipher Ex Dragon for Rank-up transformation! Galaxy-Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon!"
The light wave transformed, and shortly after, turned into photons.
This is the characteristic of light.
It is both a particle and a wave!
"Eh? Why?" Long Yalongke asked in surprise.
Transforming from Rank 10 to Rank 8? Although the attack didn't change, there's a strange feeling.
"Effect of Full Armor Photon Dragon: Once per turn, you can detach one Xyz Material and target one face-up card your opponent controls; destroy it."
"I destroy your Continuous Spell Card—Ignoring the Sanctuary."
Bang—
With that, the Continuous Spell that negated attacks by banishing Insect-Type monsters from the Graveyard disappeared as well.
Tenjo Kaito glanced over and flicked his left hand, "Overlay the Rank 8 Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Dragon for transformation, Xyz Summon, Galaxy-Eyes Cipher Blade Dragon!"
"The Attack Power is actually over 3000 again, reaching 3200!"
"Effect of Cipher Blade Dragon: Once per turn, you can detach one Xyz Material and target one card on the field; destroy that card."
"I destroy your Set Card."
!!
His opponent was taken aback.
One could see the Set Card of this person rising up and then being swiftly shattered by two beams of light blades.
It was actually a Mirror Force!
If Tenjo Kaito had attacked recklessly... he might have lost directly!
His opponent swallowed hard.
It's alright. Even if the attack comes, only 1200 Life Points would be lost; they can still continue fighting.
"Overlay the Rank 8 Full Armor Photon Dragon!"
Kaito raised his hand, pointing at the sky: "Haruto!!! Are you watching!! Brother is here——————"
His body lit up with a brilliant red glow, turning purple and then black, accompanied by his shout, even the television signal distorted, and then...
"This card can directly overlay on top of Galaxy-Eyes Xyz Monsters—overlay Rank 8 Galaxy-Eyes Full Armor Photon Dragon for Chaos Rank-up Transformation—
Number 95: Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon!"
Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz—
The entire match started to turbulently fluctuate; the screen of Kaito's duel soon turned to static, and by the time WRGP officials urgently repaired it, the duel had already ended.
Winner, Tenjo Kaito!
"So, so strong..." Crow wiped sweat from his forehead, "This guy... is enough on his own."
Although they didn't hear everything, those present could barely make out the first effect of Galaxy-Eyes Dark Matter Dragon, with its terrifying deck-thinning ability, they felt immense pressure.
However, that pressure soon transformed into motivation.
Strong contenders appearing at this time wouldn't make them fear, but rather evoke a feeling of "Finally someone's here."
But they all regained their composure, while Tenjo Kaito was somewhat frustrated.
After the duel ended, he learned from his left and right arms that the duel's final screen froze due to his immense exertion, not to mention Haruto, very few watched the battle fully, let alone admire Kaito's prowess.
This left Tenjo Kaito a bit helpless; does he just have to pray to be randomly matched with the Despair Team?
Speak of the devil.
When he returned to his seat feeling dejected, even considering abandoning this boring diplomatic role, sneaking into the Despair Team, the Despair Team had already dispatched a player for a duel.
Tenjo Kaito stared at that person's demeanor, initially stunned, then suddenly slammed the table and stood up.
"IV!? Why is he together with Haruto!?"
IV, his instructor V's younger brother, someone he's relatively familiar with; he didn't expect to see IV in this duel, if it's him, then perhaps...
"FTK!!!!!!???"
"Without Amis's turn, IV delivered a stunning first-turn kill, not needing to battle, just depleting Life Points to achieve such an outcome!?
This, this is FTK!!
Too, too terrifying, IV!!"
With the emergence of a completely new enemy, countless people felt a fresh wave of pressure.
Number Monsters, FTK Deck, this Despair Team seems far more terrifying than initially shown!
It's possible that there exist even more terrifying, more incomprehensible bottom cards—
"Hahaha, FTK Deck, indeed quite an astonishing deck." Jack laughed heartily, "But no worries, if they go first, this Mechanical Puppet cannot display its prowess, right?"
He said this confidently, as his driving skills surpassed those of any other dimensional players, using his driving advantages; he can easily secure the first turn by outdriving his opponent.
This is his significant advantage.
Whether by celestial design or a pillow brought to a sleepyhead.
The next moment, their screen lights up with information.
Their team's duel, after days of not having a chance, commenced!
5DS Team versus New World Team!
"Finally, it's our turn? Alright—let me handle this one!"
Jack laughed heartily, taking broad strides to greet this long-awaited 5DS duel, his first appearance!
Tenjo Hikari looked up and met Yusei's gaze.
The New World Team, huh?
Yusei shook his head, apparently just as clueless.
Is that so—
"Ohhhhh!!! A highly anticipated match is starting!" MC was specially invited for this match.
"Our KING, Jack Atlas, will face off against the rising star, gaining significant fame recently, from the New World Team, Paradox!!!"
"Ladies and gentlemen! Cheer loudly, and look forward to this exciting duel!!!"