[Reward all attributes +1! The reward is an ultra-rare card—Emperor of Trembling, Ancestral Demon!]
[Duel King Gold List—Rank 3: Demon King of Memory!]
[Reward all attributes +1! Choose any three cards from the Dark World archetype!]
[Duel King Gold List—Rank 2: Pull the Screw!]
[Reward all attributes +1! Receive a full Junk Warrior Synchro Set!]
[Duel King Gold List—Rank 1: The Pharaoh!]
[Reward all attributes +2! Awarded the Dark Magic Core Three-Piece Set!]
The top five remained unchanged, and yet the generous rewards again sent duelists worldwide into a frenzy.
Looking at the Gold List, many duelists were filled with admiration—and envy.
Of course, questions arose too.
"This ranking didn't change? That's expected, right? It's just been a day."
"But... how can the duelists ranked 40th or 50th have a total of ten attribute points, while the top five have just five or so?"
"Doesn't that make them weaker?"
One voice raised the concern—but it was quickly drowned out by the crowd's rebuttal.
"First off, forget attributes. Those cards are the true jackpot—ultra-rare, nearly mythical! You can't even price them!"
"And besides, the top five rewards are compoundable. They grow! Others got theirs once, and that's it."
"Plus, the rewards for the top five are still under wraps! These are just the visible ones!"
"You can't even compare them. It's like pitting street duelists against the Kings of Games!"
And with that clarification, the envy among the masses only intensified.
These five… were practically divine-tier duelists! Gaining strength just by existing.
The world watched as their legends solidified.
---
Kaiba Corporation Headquarters
"How sacred is this Pharaoh...?"
"Another God Card? And now a Dark Magic set?!"
"Why… why does it feel so familiar?"
Kaiba Seto's fists clenched.
Since the Duel King Gold List appeared, Kaiba's obsession with surpassing Yugi—the "Pharaoh"—had reached a fever pitch.
His competitive drive now burned hotter than Blue-Eyes' White Lightning.
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Duelist Kingdom—Pegasus's Castle
"If this keeps up, it could seriously destabilize everything."
"Rewards like these will produce five century-level monsters."
"This damned Gold List…"
Pegasus J. Crawford couldn't stay calm.
Daily rewards until the entire Duel King Gold List was revealed?
Ten days of compounding gains?
That kind of power was dangerous.
"Unless we can identify those top five… and defeat them before they stabilize!"
"Only then can I reach the pinnacle!"
A breeze swept past, lifting his silver hair—revealing the gleam of the Millennium Eye.
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Domino City—Police Department, Security Division
Rex Godwin entered the lab, followed by Yego.
"Top five didn't change tonight," Yego muttered. "But the rewards keep escalating."
"If this continues, the Duel King Gold List will forge five unstoppable bosses."
"At this rate, even the Signers won't be the biggest threat anymore!"
Rex Godwin remained calm.
"This is the will of the Heavenly Dao. The Gold List isn't something we can simply overturn."
"Unless… we identify the top five."
He turned to the lead researcher.
"Has the Dragon Seal detection device succeeded?"
"We're on the final phase," the scientist replied confidently. "Don't worry."
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Inside the Helicopter
"The top five are the same tonight!"
"Still… those rewards? Damn enviable."
"Who are these immortal-tier duelists?"
Hiroto Honda (Tristan) whistled in awe.
Meanwhile, You Feng quietly reviewed his latest rewards.
The integration reward for today...
As he scrolled, he inhaled sharply.
"…No way."
[Final Reward: Guardian Spirit of the Creator God of Light!]
His heart thumped.
It wasn't just the card—it was the guardian spirit!
Creator God of Light, Horakhty—a being above even the Egyptian Gods.
Unlike standard Duel Monsters, guardian spirits weren't bound by game mechanics.
Their presence transcended rules.
No wonder You Feng blurted out, "Damn!"
Everyone turned.
"You Feng? What's wrong?" Mazaki Anzu (Téa) blinked.
"Ah, nothing… Just amazed by the top five rewards. Totally ridiculous."
He brushed it off.
"They're heaven's favorites!" Honda exclaimed. "Honestly, duelists like that deserve to be struck by lightning—right next to that bug-lover Weevil!"
You Feng: "…"
Why such wrath?
Then…
"I've decided!" Muto Yugi said suddenly.
"You've what?" You Feng raised a brow.
"I'll aim for the top five on the Gold List! I'll train, analyze their strategies, and surpass them—starting with Rank 5: the Creator!"
Yugi's eyes burned with unshakable resolve.
You Feng felt a chill. Did Muto Yugi just flag me for defeat?
"Yugi, I believe in you!" Téa cheered.
"Me too," Tristan declared. "Duels used to be fun. But now… now they're responsibility."
"With the Gold List's power… the dark era is coming."
"We must rise too. Let's challenge the top five together!"
The whole group's passion ignited.
You Feng couldn't help but smirk.
If they knew he was the Creator in Rank 5...
Would their expressions be priceless?
"Right! You Feng, you're in too!"
"Let's all join the 'Toppler Squad' and target the Creator first!"
"Let's see who defeats him first!"
You Feng: "…"
He had become the final boss in their story without even trying.