"Tch~ what a hassle!" Zorn looked at the calm expressions of the various guild masters in the stands, a slight sneer appearing at the corner of his mouth as he let out a disdainful snort.
He casually ran a hand through his slightly longer hair, pushing it back, and a wild aura emerged.
With this action, his eyes also became more severe.
These guild masters really treated him like a nanny!
To entrust all their guild members to him, they were truly at ease.
Zorn couldn't help but inwardly grumble, but at the same time, he understood that this was a sign of trust.
But he was still annoyed.
Zorn recalled all his previous efforts, whether it was training or guidance, the starting point was always for the future of everyone in the guild. Only with sufficient power would they be qualified to choose the future they desired.
This point had never changed from beginning to end.
As for the people from other guilds, let him see how many could overcome their inner fear and dare to face that overwhelming power!
At this moment, a series of neat footsteps came from the passage, attracting everyone's attention.
First to emerge were the two teams from Fairy Tail, full of confidence and vitality;
Following them were Lamia Scale's ace Jura, Lyon, Sherria, Yuka, and Toby; and Blue Pegasus's Ichiya and several handsome members;
Finally, Kagura and Millianna of Mermaid Heel also walked out, supporting those who could no longer stand.
Blueno also walked out, dragging several unconscious people.
"Clap clap clap!"
Crisp applause rang out, and Zorn's face showed a satisfied smile as he said, "Not bad, not bad, not abandoning your companions. That's qualified!" His gaze swept over the contestants who could still stand, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
Then, Zorn looked at those who had lost their combat ability and collapsed on the ground, saying in a slightly softer tone, "You have all worked very hard. For now, please return to your respective guilds to rest!"
With that, Zorn gently waved his hand, and a powerful magical energy surged, instantly enveloping the few people on the ground before they vanished from the spot, sending them back to their respective guild locations.
"Lord Zorn, you are truly terrifying! Even I am utterly impressed!" Jura, one of the Ten Wizard Saints, looked at Zorn and said in a deep voice.
His expression was very solemn, and a hint of fear was revealed in his eyes.
At this moment, his body had already assumed a combat stance, completely devoid of the composure and calmness he usually displayed when facing others.
"Hmph~ Tch, he's just a self-righteous guy!" Laxus said directly, annoyed, his voice carrying a tone of complaint towards Zorn.
Powerful lightning energy emanated from around his body, crackling as if it would tear the entire space apart. His eyes flashed with lightning, meeting Zorn's gaze without showing any weakness.
"Hahaha, I'm all fired up!" Natsu burst into laughter, extremely excited, and even breathed fire into the sky to vent his inner thrill.
After saying that, he became even more excited, clenching his fists together. Fire magic surged, forming orange-red flames on his fists, and the surrounding temperature rapidly rose with this action.
"Crimson Lotus: Fire Dragon Fist!" Natsu roared, directly launching himself at Zorn first.
His fist, carrying scorching flames, streaked across the sky like a burning meteor, imbued with endless power and might.
"Natsu! That idiot!" Gray shouted, his heart filled with urgency.
He knew Natsu's impulsive nature, and although he had improved before, he still couldn't control himself when facing a powerful opponent like Zorn.
"Natsu, have you forgotten what I taught you?!"
"Impulsiveness is not advisable!" Zorn's voice resonated like a grand bell throughout the entire space. As he raised his hand, countless light particles converged, forming a dazzling light sword, which he held tightly in his hand.
With a swing of his arm, a golden slash, like lightning, instantly shot towards Natsu.
A decisive glint flashed in Natsu's eyes. A layer of hard Armament Haki immediately appeared on his fist, and then he unhesitatingly merged it into the fiercely burning flames around his fist.
He fearlessly charged towards the slash, and the two collided violently, producing an earth-shattering roar.
"Ah~" After a brief stalemate, the slash carried Natsu's body directly into the solid wall, raising a cloud of dust. Natsu's body was deeply embedded in the wall, as if nailed there.
"And you all, use your full strength, there will be no chance to catch your breath next!" A cold light flickered in Zorn's eyes. He gripped the light sword in his hand, slid his foot to the left, and slightly lowered his body, assuming an attacking stance.
Suddenly, his body moved like an arrow released from a bow, and countless incredibly sharp light blades rapidly slashed out from his hands, sweeping towards everyone like a violent storm.
"Hmph~ Leave it to me!" Jura's eyes narrowed. He clapped his hands together, and magic surged out like a tide. The ground vibrated violently, and countless hard rock-iron walls rose from the ground, like an indestructible fortress, firmly blocking the incoming attacks.
"This kind of defense is useless! The best defense is offense!" Laxus snorted coldly, his eyes icy and firm.
His body instantly transformed into a bolt of lightning, rushing towards Zorn at an astonishing speed.
Along the way, countless light blades shot at him, but Laxus, enveloped in powerful lightning, transformed into a Thunder Dragon Halberd, striking left and right, each blow carrying violent power, deflecting the light blades one by one.
"Take this!" Laxus roared, the halberd in his hand shining with dazzling lightning.
Just then, several thick bolts of lightning suddenly rose from beneath Zorn's feet, wrapping tightly around his ankles like chains.
However, Laxus did not give the opponent a moment to breathe. He seized the opportunity to condense the violent lightning at the tip of his halberd, then brought it down heavily in a vertical chop towards Zorn.
"Haha, good timing!" Zorn's lips curled into a confident smile. The light sword in his hand was instantly covered in Armament Haki; its originally golden blade now turned black-gold, shimmering with a mysterious and powerful light.
With a forceful upward swing, a sharp sword qi whistled out. At the same time, Laxus's Thunder Dragon Roar also lunged at Zorn like a ferocious beast, baring its fangs and claws.
The two attacks violently collided in mid-air, instantly erupting in dazzling sparks. Lightning and light blades intertwined, as brilliant as fireworks, while also darting around the arena, kicking up clouds of dust.
"Let's go together too, this kind of attack is useless against Zorn!" Erza, seeing the situation, shouted to everyone with determined eyes. She knew Zorn's strength was unfathomable, and Laxus alone would probably not be able to defeat him. Thus, she unhesitatingly used her Re-equip magic.
"Re-equip—Fairy Armor!" Accompanied by a delicate shout, Erza's attire rapidly transformed into a magnificent armor, exuding a powerful aura. Like a brave female warrior, she resolutely charged into the battlefield between Laxus and Zorn.
However, Zorn showed no signs of panic.
Facing Erza's sudden attack, he lifted his leg and kicked upwards with powerful and swift motion.
This kick sent Laxus flying, causing him to tumble several times in the air before he regained his balance. Immediately after, Zorn raised his hand and easily blocked Erza's attack with his light sword.
"Haha, excellent timing, Erza!" Zorn laughed approvingly, a hint of excitement in his tone. He could sense Erza's growth and progress, but he wouldn't let his guard down because of it.
No sooner had he spoken than the muscles on Zorn's arm suddenly swelled, full of power. Erza's expression became somewhat strained, clearly under immense pressure. But she still gritted her teeth and persisted, unwilling to give up easily.
"Alright, alright, watch me!" Cana shouted excitedly, her voice echoing across the battlefield. With her cry, a powerful magical energy fluctuation came from the sky. Zorn looked up to see Cana descending from the sky at an astonishing speed.
"Heavenly Foot!" Cana shouted the move name again, her leg shining with intense light.
This kick contained immense power and magic.
When Zorn saw Cana's attack, he immediately realized the danger.
However, due to the close proximity, he no longer had time to dodge.
Just then, Erza reacted quickly, retreating as fast as possible, moving away from Cana's attack range.
With a bang, smoke rose everywhere.
The ground shook violently, making it impossible to see the current situation clearly.
To be continued~
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