novelhk Chapter 25. Brand Fusion! The Final Duel?!
Chapter 25. Brand Fusion! The Final Duel?!
After answering the eighteenth question correctly, the accumulated prize money had reached a dizzying number.
Only two questions remain.
The air inside seemed to have been sucked out, creating a suffocating, almost reverent silence.
Even the white-clad saintess, who was always as serene as an orchid under the moon, unconsciously leaned forward slightly, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, fixed on her face beneath the veil.
On the host's platform, Huang Yixiao subconsciously clenched the roster in his hand, his knuckles turning white from the force, and his palms were covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.
Youfeng gently exhaled a breath.
Even with his extensive knowledge and fast thinking speed, the continuous high-intensity rule analysis and adjudication had left him feeling somewhat mentally exhausted.
But deep within those dark eyes, clarity remained, sharpness was as keen as ever, and an even more intense focus ignited within them.
"The last two questions..." he murmured, his voice devoid of tension, only filled with the anticipation of a worthy opponent. The real knowledge barrier might just lie ahead.
The oppressive silence in the room was finally broken by the boiling discussion.
"My goodness! Are they really going to win the million-dollar prize?!"
"Unprecedented! No one has ever achieved this since the market opened!"
"Just who is this guy? Is his head filled with some kind of grand library of duels?!"
"Judging by this... are we really going to witness history today?!"
Exclamations, doubts, admiration, and pure spectatorship... a mix of emotions pushed the atmosphere to an even greater climax.
Many people were even more excited than when they were answering the questions themselves, their cheeks flushed and their necks craned.
Arya unconsciously clasped her hands together in front of her chest, her azure eyes seemingly filled with stars, completely captivated by the unstoppable figure on the light screen.
"It's incredible..." she murmured, a corner of her heart filled with unprecedented curiosity and respect for this seemingly backward land in the East.
Question 19 (900,000 Dragon Coins): Please determine which of the following situations is correct. Since the monster's name is not mentioned below, there's no need to consider the monster's reasoning. 30 seconds of thinking time.
A: Xiaoming activated the Spell Card [Brand Fusion] to perform a Fusion Summon, and then performed a Normal Summon and a Link Summon in subsequent turns.
B: Xiaoming activated the Spell Card [Brand Fusion] to perform a Fusion Summon, but it was negated by Xiaohong's [Ash Blossom & Joyous Spring] effect. He then performed an Xyz Summon in a subsequent turn.
C: Xiaoming first performed a Normal Summon and a Synchro Summon, and then activated the Spell Card [Brand Fusion] to perform a Fusion Summon in a later turn.
D: Xiaoming activated the spell card [Brand Fusion], but was stopped by Xiaohong's [Flower Baroness], and then performed a Link Summon in a later turn.
The moment the challenge was revealed, many seasoned duelists felt a chill run down their spines.
This not only tests one's understanding of the powerful but demanding card [Brand Fusion], but also one's knowledge of the K language within it.
Thirty seconds? Many people feel pressed for time just by going through the four scenarios in their minds!
However, while most onlookers were still struggling to recall the self-reflective text of "branding and fusion" and distinguish between the four answers.
A voice has already been heard.
"D".
The wind blew a calm and resolute voice.
"Correct answer!!"
Huang Yixiao's voice trembled slightly. He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock, and asked in an almost earnest tone, "But please forgive my lack of knowledge, this question involves advanced judgment. Could you please enlighten everyone present as to why the answer is D? And why the other options are incorrect?"
"Whoosh—!!!"
After a brief silence, a deafening roar erupted! Many people hadn't even had time to read all the options in the question!
"You got it right again?!"
"My God! Doesn't he even need to think about it?!"
"This question is so confusing! How could he answer it so quickly?!"
"A monster! It's absolutely the embodiment of dueling rules in human skin!"
You Feng pondered for a moment. The other party was polite, and since he was about to face the final question, there was no harm in demonstrating a deeper understanding. He explained clearly and concisely:
"The key lies in the self-restraint of [imprinting and assimilation]—"
"The first and third answers are wrong because the [brand fusion] is self-restraining, so it is impossible regardless of the order."
"The second answer is ineffective, so self-restraint still exists."
"The fourth point is that the intervention by the Flower Baroness was ineffective, so the self-restraint naturally ceased to exist, and therefore it is correct."
The explanation was clear, logical, and to the point. It not only clarified the basis for the correct option but also dissected the pitfalls of the other options.
The audience was silent.
Many people who had initially hoped for good luck or doubted whether You Feng had relied on luck or knew the answer in advance were now completely speechless.
The ability to understand and articulate this complex set of judgment logic so accurately and quickly is not a matter of luck, but rather a truly profound and terrifying accumulation of knowledge!
Huang Yixiao's eyes lit up with an unprecedented light, and he clapped his hands excitedly: "That's amazing!"
He paused, then his voice suddenly rose, filled with a sense of ceremony: "So, your accumulated prize money has now reached 900,000 Dragon Coins! You're just one step away from the final million-dollar prize! Do you... choose to challenge for this final throne?"
"continue."
Without the slightest hesitation, it was still those two simple yet resolute words.
"A million-dollar prize! A million-dollar prize!!"
"Witness history!! Today!!"
The crowd was completely ignited, with cheers and shouts nearly lifting the tent roof off. Everyone held their breath, awaiting the legendary final test that no one had ever attempted before.
Huang Yixiao took a deep breath and slowly stood up. He raised his hand and abruptly threw back his somewhat old-fashioned dark robe, revealing a well-tailored outfit underneath, exuding the air of a duelist. Instantly, his demeanor transformed from that of a languid accountant to one sharp and imposing.
"The final trial begins now!"
His voice, amplified, resonated clearly throughout every corner.
"This final challenge, worth a million dragon coins, is not just a theoretical quiz—"
His gaze was like lightning, sweeping across the entire room, and finally seemed to pierce through the curtains, landing on You Feng.
"—It's real combat!"
"A mock duel with me, Huang Yixiao!"
"What?!"
"duel?!"
"Finally, it's playing cards?!"
"What happened to the quiz? This isn't right!"
The unexpected turn of events left all the audience members who were anticipating the final, ultimate challenge completely dumbfounded, and the scene erupted in uproar. A profound sense of astonishment swept over everyone.
Inside the cubicle, You Feng was also stunned, and the corner of his mouth under the mask twitched involuntarily.
Holy crap?
Why pull this stunt?
That caught me completely off guard!
Could it be that the organizers are worried about losing the prize money and have changed the rules at the last minute because they can't afford to play the game?