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27. Tianshangyuan Asuka Is Interested! Challenge Duel...
27. Asuka of Tianshangyuan Takes Interest! You Feng Challenge Begins! (5/5 updates! Vote with flower tickets!)
You Feng didn't pay much attention to the suspicions around him.
He didn't come to chat—he came to challenge the Academy.
As for sounding arrogant? He was just stating a fact.
Given his current strength, the others didn't pose much of a threat.
However, to Professor Chronos, it came off as blatant disrespect.
After finishing his statement, You Feng turned and left the principal's office.
Chronos clenched his teeth, nearly chewing his cravat.
"Mamma mia! This guy's gone too far!"
"He just claimed that anyone not on the Gold List isn't qualified to duel him!"
"This delinquent doesn't know his place!"
"Principal Sheppard, inform Asuka of Tianshangyuan!"
"We'll make sure this student learns firsthand the power of the South Duel Academy!"
Principal Sheppard chuckled, unbothered.
"Maybe he is strong."
"Alright. Let Asuka duel him."
"I'm curious just how good this You Feng really is."
Outside the office…
Chazz Princeton clenched his fist and exclaimed, "You Feng! That was so bold!"
"As expected of someone aiming for the top!"
"That Professor was so mad he nearly exploded!"
Professor... She-Male?
You Feng nearly laughed aloud.
Honestly, that nickname fit him perfectly.
"But be careful, You Feng. South Duel Academy is no joke!"
"They've got top-tier student resources and rare cards."
"Sometimes they even receive exclusive card drops from major sponsors."
Yugi Muto reminded him.
"It's fine. Let's go. I'll take the placement duel."
You Feng simply smiled.
He was even more curious to meet the famed dueling prodigy—Asuka Tenjoin!
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Obelisk Blue Girls' Dormitory
Asuka Tenjoin, Junko Makurada, and Momoe Hamaguchi stood outside the dorm.
"Asuka, those guys we saw yesterday... they were strange," said Momoe.
"One weirder than the next. Are they really elite duelists from North Academy?"
"I'm not sure. Maybe one or two are strong."
"And not all of them were weird."
"That boy in black seemed normal—just a little aloof," Asuka said quietly.
"Right? And so handsome."
"Those lazy eyes and sharp jawline... ahh, I'm in love already," Junko swooned.
Just then, Professor Fonda Fontaine approached, smiling.
"Perfect timing, Asuka!"
"Huh? What's up, Professor?"
Fontaine crossed her arms, speaking seriously.
"Principal Sheppard just received a full report on the exchange students from North Academy."
"There are two high-level duelists among them."
"One is Nekoya Shiro, ranked 50th on the Duel King Gold List."
"The other is Yugi Muto, ranked 41st."
Junko's eyes lit up. "No way! I knew about Nekoya, but Yugi's here too?"
"That really boosts our duel strength!"
Asuka raised an eyebrow. "Okay... but what does that have to do with me?"
Fontaine sighed. "That's exactly why I came to you."
"One of the exchange students—You Feng—isn't from North Academy and isn't ranked."
"Sheppard originally wanted him in Slifer Red."
"But his two friends fought hard to place him in Obelisk Blue."
"To settle the matter, Professor Chronos and Principal Sheppard arranged a duel."
"You'll face him. If he beats you, he stays in Obelisk Blue."
"If not, he's going straight to Slifer Red."
Everyone was stunned.
"Oh, I see," Asuka nodded. "But why the sigh, Professor?"
"It's just... this boy isn't from any prestigious school, and yet he's mouthing off."
"He claimed only ranked duelists are worth his time."
"So, Asuka, please teach this loudmouth a lesson!"
"Show him what Southern Duel Academy is made of!"
Fontaine patted her student's shoulder.
Now curious, Asuka smirked.
"You Feng, huh?"
"The one with the black hoodie and lazy expression?"
"This one?"
"Interesting."
"Let's see if he's as strong as he thinks—or just full of hot air."
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28. Exam Duel! You Feng's Illusory God Duel Disk!
28. Assessment Duel! You Feng's Illusory God Duel Disk! (6/5 updates! Bonus incoming!)
The Exam Duel Arena.
Two hours of internal broadcast later...
All of South Duel Academy knew about the duel.
Students flooded the arena, buzzing with excitement.
"Hey, did you hear?"
"The North Academy student is challenging Asuka Tenjoin right after arriving!"
"Seriously?! Asuka's ranked 48th on the Duel King Gold List!"
Syrus Truesdale was practically jumping.
The excitement in the air was electric.
After all, cross-academy duels were rare.
Each region had its own long-established system and pride.
Now, it was time for North Academy to clash with South Duel Academy.
Naturally, the crowd couldn't wait.
"Hey, who's this guy challenging Asuka?" Jaden Yuki asked.
"He's not ranked. Not even officially from North Academy."
"That's what makes this so nuts!"
"Some people just don't know their limits. I wouldn't even try that," Syrus added.
"But his two friends are serious duelists."
"One's Kyoujo—ranked 50th—and the other's Yugi Muto at 41st."
"So You Feng might be good… still, taking on Asuka's a tall order," Bastion Misawa said thoughtfully.
"Hmph! What's the big deal with North Academy duelists?"
"He's not even on the list and he dares challenge Asuka?"
"This is going to be a walkover!"
Chazz sneered from his seat, legs crossed like royalty.
From the upper balcony, Ryo Marufuji (Zane Truesdale) watched silently, arms crossed.
Down in the arena…
Two duelists faced each other.
A boy and a girl.
It was You Feng versus Asuka Tenjoin!