Just as the sword in Erza's hand was about to strike the masked man.
The surroundings were instantly enveloped by a black curtain.
Erza's eyes flickered slightly, but the sword in her hand did not stop, still cutting straight forward.
However, to Everyone's surprise, the masked man swayed like a phantom a few times before turning into nothingness.
"Erza? So it's Fairy Tail's S-Class Magician!" Ivan's voice suddenly appeared behind Erza.
Other Guild Members of Raven Tail were also standing behind him, surrounding Erza and trapping her in the center.
Outside, Erza's attack was easily blocked by Ivan, who then counterattacked with a punch, sending Erza flying.
The subsequent battle was completely one-sided; although Erza continuously tried to resist, Ivan easily blocked and counterattacked her every move.
Seeing this scene, the uninformed onlookers also started discussing amongst themselves.
"Is this real? Is this the legendary Fairy Queen?"
"Her strength seems to be completely suppressed by her opponent!"
However, at this moment, the audience suddenly let out a gasp of surprise: "Wow, look over there! Fairy Tail's other team is so powerful!"
Everyone turned their heads to look.
Laxus flashed like lightning, kicking Erik hard and sending him flying.
He crashed through many layers of walls before stopping.
This astonishing scene was witnessed by Everyone, and such a display made it clear that the strength gap between Fairy Tail's two teams seemed quite significant.
At this moment, a thought couldn't help but arise in the audience's minds: "So that's it, no wonder Fairy Tail sent two teams to compete."
This idea quickly spread throughout the town,
Even the Guild Members of Fairy Tail Guild heard it.
"Erza is actually being suppressed?"
They all became confused.
Because they were very clear about Erza's true strength. Even against a powerful enemy, she would never struggle as much as she was now.
"What exactly is it..." Ultear frowned, thinking.
She was very clear about Erza's strength.
Ever since Erza's swordsmanship advanced to the realm of a Great Swordsman, even Ultear herself might be slightly inferior to Erza in terms of offense.
At the same time, Makarov, the Third Master on the top floor, frowned and fell into deep thought.
He couldn't immediately determine what had happened, but when he saw Zorn's calm and confident demeanor, he slowly exhaled, feeling a little more at ease.
Zorn's expression seemed to tell Everyone that everything was under his control.
Meanwhile, inside the barrier, Erza calmly put her sword back into its sheath.
She frowned, her gaze falling upon the 'other herself' who was already lying on the ground.
"Hahaha, no need to look, the outside world won't know what's happening in here." Ivan looked at Erza, who was trapped in the barrier.
When he noticed Erza putting away her sword, he mistakenly thought she had given up resisting, so he laughed excitedly. His tone became increasingly agitated: "This is..."
"Illusion Magic!" Before Ivan could finish speaking, Erza interjected.
"You... how did you know..." Ivan's laughter stopped abruptly, and he stared at Erza in astonishment, asking in surprise.
"This is one type of Illusion Magic; it prevents people outside from seeing us talking or hearing our voices," Erza calmly explained.
"All they see is an illusion of an intense battle." Her words were clear and precise, each word striking Ivan's heart like a heavy hammer.
As Erza explained, Ivan's face showed more and more shock.
"So what? You're facing the elite members of Raven Tail!" Ivan's face darkened, and he looked at the members behind him, feeling a little more at ease.
Erza, however, completely ignored him and continued seriously, "And, don't misunderstand!"
"Given your strength, you don't need swordsmanship!" Erza ignored his shocked expression, her magic power surged, and she was instantly enveloped in white light.
"Requip—Lightning Empress Armor!" Erza roared in a low voice, lightning flashing around her as she instantly changed into lightning-attributed armor.
"Lightning Empress Spear!" she immediately shouted, and a long spear shining with lightning appeared in her hand.
"I'll take care of all of you at once!" Erza's voice was cold and firm.
As soon as she finished speaking, her figure flashed, and she shot out like lightning, the Lightning Empress Spear in her hand turning into a bolt of lightning, striking straight towards Ivan.
Ivan was startled, but he had been in many battles and reacted extremely quickly.
He waved his cloak, and countless human-shaped papers poured out from beneath it, blocking Erza's vision like a tide.
At the same time, a black energy assailed Erza from all directions, like a venomous snake, aiming directly for her vital points.
A hint of disdain flashed in Erza's eyes, and the Lightning Empress Spear in her hand danced, its tip creating dazzling electric arcs, like blooming flowers.
Erza continuously swung the spear shaft, each swing containing powerful force, easily defeating Ivan's attacks.
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