In the open space of the underground arena.
Countless glowing elements gradually converged, eventually forming a clearly visible human figure.
Zorn calmly surveyed his surroundings, and a powerful aura, like a towering mountain, was suddenly released.
In the blink of an eye, a suffocating pressure enveloped the entire cave.
"Come out now, and you still have a chance to live!" Zorn's voice was cold and majestic, as if it could penetrate the stone walls and reach the heart of the figure hidden in the corner.
As he spoke, his magic power erupted like a volcanic eruption.
The figure, who had been hiding in the shadows, felt the terrifying magic power at this moment, and a chill ran down his spine.
"Who... exactly... are you?" The black-haired man's expression was extremely grave, and he walked out of the darkness step by step with difficulty. Every step he took, his body would involuntarily pause.
Although he gritted his teeth and struggled to stand, by the fifth step, he suddenly bent over, as if bowing to Zorn, and could no longer straighten his back.
"Damn it, you..."
No matter how hard he tried to mobilize the magic power in his body, he could not escape the mountain-like heavy pressure.
Just then, Zorn lightly flicked his finger, making a crisp sound.
After a soft "pop" sound, followed by a loud "bang" sound, the black-haired man was heavily pressed to the ground, forming a deep human-shaped indentation.
His consciousness, staring at Zorn's figure, also completely blurred at this moment, falling into endless darkness.
At the same time, countless chains appeared out of thin air in the void, quickly intertwining and binding the unconscious black-haired man tightly, making him unable to move at all.
"This guy? Did he come too?"
"It's really chaotic!!!"
Zorn lifted this guy into the air, sighed, and taking this guy with him, both figures quickly disappeared from the spot.
A few minutes later, hurried footsteps and horse hooves sounded.
"Quick, quick, quick~"
"Thump, thump, thump~" The sound got closer and closer, and a line of figures appeared in sight.
Arcadios, the captain of the Cherry Blossom Knights, frowned and scanned the surroundings back and forth, but found no abnormalities.
His gaze fell on the ground, where he saw a line of stumbling footprints and a large human-shaped pit.
This scene was chilling, and one could imagine the extent of the battle's upheaval and the vast difference in strength between the two sides, so much so that the opponent didn't even have a chance to resist!
Arcadios was full of doubts: "Who was the person peeking? Why did he suddenly disappear? Was he taken away by someone else?"
...
"Hmm? This person... he's the one who was peeking at us just now, right?"
Meanwhile, on the high platform of Fairy Tail, Makarov gazed at the unconscious man, lost in thought.
"Yes, yes, it seems he should also be from the future!"
Zorn looked at the familiar appearance of the black-haired man and couldn't help but recall the whole story.
Because Lucy successfully prevented the gate from opening, Acnologia, this incredibly powerful black dragon, became unstoppable and easily controlled the entire continent.
Furthermore, after Frosch was unfortunately killed by Gray, his heart was completely consumed by dark shadows, and he instantly fell into a state of blackening.
He suddenly turned his head, his gaze falling on the audience seats in the Sabertooth area, and found Rogue himself watching the fierce battle with full concentration, and he couldn't help but sigh.
"Oh!" Makarov and Mavis's moods also became heavy when they heard Zorn's words.
"The situation is so complicated!"
"Don't worry, I'll find out. Everything will have a result, and besides, we are all here! Grandpa Master." Zorn said with a confident smile, vowing to guarantee.
"Hmph! You want to handle everything~ Your tone is quite arrogant!" Laxus suddenly walked out of the passage, stood steadily beside Zorn, and retorted aggressively.
Laxus was very annoyed by Zorn's behavior.
Zorn seemed to know many things, but he never communicated with them, always rushing to the front to handle things alone, treating them as weaklings, which made him feel very uncomfortable.
"Oh! Laxus, you want to compete with me!" Zorn wasn't angry when he heard Laxus's words, but smiled as he looked at Laxus's puffed-up expression.
A warm current surged in his heart. Although Laxus's tone was a bit annoying, he knew that Laxus was actually concerned about him.
"Alright! I can't wait!" Zorn replied without showing weakness.
"Then let me see your true strength!" Laxus heard Zorn's answer, and immediately dazzling golden lightning flashed around him. He clenched his fists, and his face showed an expression of extreme excitement.
What was even more exaggerated was that the lightning actually exploded directly, striking the future Rogue next to him.
Poor Rogue was electrocuted until he foamed at the mouth. He was already unconscious, and now the situation was even worse.
Zorn's eyebrows twitched when he saw this scene.
Well, being electrocuted is fine, no one will die anyway.
"Wow, the competition is indeed wonderful, and now it's the last match of the first day!"
"So only Lamia Scale and Fairy Tail A Team are left."
"The last pair is the most exciting battle. Next, let's welcome the strongest Magician of Lamia Scale, one of the Ten Wizard Saints, Master Jura!" The host shouted excitedly.
"And Fairy Tail A Team's S-class Magician—Laxus!!!" As another voice sounded, the atmosphere in the entire venue was instantly ignited.
"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!" All the spectators in the arena cheered directly, their voices deafening. They never expected to witness such a high-level duel on the first day of the competition, and it was a battle between powerhouses of the Ten Wizard Saints level. This would undoubtedly be an unparalleled visual feast!
"Jura, Jura, Jura!"
"Laxus, Laxus, so handsome!!!"
The spectators frantically shouted Jura's name, showing their love and respect for this legendary figure.
At this moment, Zorn, on the sidelines, stared intently at Jura, who was already waiting below, and then gently patted Laxus's shoulder beside him, seemingly unconcerned about the powerful lightning surging around Laxus.
"Hmph~ Then I'll deal with him first!" Laxus snorted coldly, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. With a flash of lightning all over his body, he instantly disappeared from the spot, and the next moment, he appeared like lightning in front of Jura.
To be continued~
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