Laxus crashed to the ground, his eyes flashing red.
Scattered electric arcs jumped across his muscle surface. Beneath the gold, a faint crimson was faintly visible.
When Chase used God Slayer magic, it could instantly kill weaker enemies. Even those above the instant-kill threshold would have their attack power forcibly weakened.
This came from Slifer the Sky Dragon's skill, "Thunder Force" — a divine authority that transcended ordinary living beings.
During their close-quarters fight, Laxus had already noticed an invisible force weakening his magic power. He had tried several times to devour it.
The results were naturally fruitless. Although Slifer's God Slayer magic manifested as lightning, its essence was still the power of a god!
It was only when he was hit by the Superconducting Wave and found himself in the desperate situation of having lost all his magical power that Laxus decided to take a last-ditch gamble and risk becoming a container for God's lightning!
He wanted to win too badly!
This method was somewhat similar to Natsu on Tenrou Island eating the Fire God Slayer magic. Judging by the final result, it seemed to have succeeded, but—
"Idiot! Even if a Dragon Slayer can eat elemental magic of the same attribute, Chase's magic contains other properties as well!"
Makarov, watching from a distance, couldn't help but harshly rebuke. "One mistake and you'll be reduced to a cripple, or even drop dead on the spot!"
Beneath his irrepressible anger was a grandfather's full concern and worry for his grandson.
"Haha! As expected of Laxus! I'll have to come up with a similar technique when I meet a God Slayer with the same attribute!"
In contrast, Natsu beside him was very excited, looking a bit unfeeling.
When he had learned from Erza that Laxus was a Dragon Slayer, he had been genuinely shocked.
"Heh heh. Would there be such a thing as an Iron God Slayer?" Gajeel also curled his lips, eager to try.
Then, the two brothers were immediately sent flying by a suddenly enlarged hand.
"Are you two even listening?! You want to die?!" Makarov's angry shout followed.
"Ara, master, go easy on them. They're still injured." Mira covered her mouth with a light laugh.
"Don't worry. I'll bandage them up separately later. More importantly—"
Erza's expression was serious as she looked toward the distant battlefield. "Is Laxus really going to be okay?"
She had noticed the riot magic power hidden beneath Laxus's seemingly balanced body.
Sure enough, the moment her words fell, a heart-wrenching, painful howl came from over there.
"AAAAAAHHHH!!!"
Uncontrolled crimson lightning completely replaced the golden lightning, bursting from Laxus's body in overwhelming waves.
The violent energy madness eroded Laxus's entire nervous system. Needle-like pain spread through all his muscles. Even someone as strong as he had veins bulging on his forehead as he fell to the ground, rolling back and forth.
His miserable state was exactly like Natsu's when he had eaten the Tower of Heaven's magic crystals.
"This is the price for trying to digest a god's power..." Chase sighed heavily.
Although it was unexpected that Laxus had absorbed the Superconducting Wave, it made sense upon reflection.
After all, in a certain sense, Laxus was cut from the same cloth as Natsu. They both liked to act recklessly, without considering the consequences.
That was precisely why they could become the guild's most reliable people.
Of course, the current Laxus didn't count. He had eaten the Superconducting Wave solely to win and prove himself!
Watching Laxus roll on the ground, Chase stood with his arms crossed, not intending to take advantage of his weakness.
He wanted to see what this rebellious blond could achieve.
In an unnoticed corner, a Trap Card was quietly set.
Meanwhile, after a brief period of torment, Laxus forcibly withstood that violent divine aura. He stomped down heavily, standing tall.
His pupil-less eyes emitted a chilling red light. The scales on his cheeks, arms, and chest became even denser, nearly indistinguishable from real dragon scales!
"Chase... I'll gladly take your power..."
Laxus clenched his fists, roared at the sky, and surging dark red electric arcs exploded on the spot, filled with an extremely rich and dangerous aura.
The change in the lightning's color visually showed that his magical attribute had undergone some qualitative change.
CRACKLE!!
A crimson magic circle unfolded. Countless thunderbolts emerged, condensed, and were wildly compressed, eventually forming a single crimson lightning lance.
"I'll return your words to you!"
Bathed in crimson lightning, Laxus raised his arms high, his curved fingers gripping the crimson lance. He twisted his thick waist and roared, "Don't die on me, Chase!"
The instantly bloomed destructive aura horified the Fairy Tail members. Their previously relaxed expressions were replaced by shock and fear.
Even from a great distance, they could clearly sense that this attack was terrifying in a way that was completely different from his previous magic!
Lucy, at the front of the group, was so scared her face turned pale. She clenched her fists at her sides.
Mira and Erza's magic power continuously rose, ready to support at any moment. Out of absolute trust in Chase, they suppressed the urge to intervene.
In contrast, Makarov was relatively calm, just watching the battlefield intently.
Judging by the power Laxus was currently erupting, he was no weaker than Chase. But Makarov had already seen the outcome of this fight.
Some chasms couldn't be easily crossed. For example, the power of caring...
Laxus, of course, couldn't hear his grandfather's thoughts. He stomped down, crushing the ground, and violently hurled the magic he had pushed to its limit.
"Dragon Slayer Secret Art: Thunder God Dragon's Death Lance!!!"
The crimson lance shattered space, carrying tearing winds and sonic booms as it shot toward Chase.
"I won't be killed by someone who can't even see his own heart, Laxus..."
Chase sighed heavily, standing still with no intention of avoiding its edge.
Only when the Thunder God Dragon's Death Lance reached him did he burst all his magic power and suddenly swing his arm. "At this moment, I activate the Trap Card — Magic Cylinder!"
HUM!
A cool magic circle bloomed. Two dazzling magic cylinders emerged and levitated at Chase's sides.
The Thunder God Dragon's Death Lance plunged straight into the left cylinder. In an instant, cracks appeared on the cylinder's surface, reaching its limit.
Accordingly, the right cylinder lit up with red light, its opening trembling slightly, aiming at the stunned Laxus across the way.
"If I remember correctly, Dragon Slayers can't eat their own magic, can they?"
Chase smiled calmly, then his eyes sharpened. He reached out his right arm and grabbed the right cylinder.
BANG!
Under this external force, the magic tube, already at its limit, was completely shattered.
The resulting exploding lightning energy scraped Chase's entire right palm, splitting his skin and making blood flow.
However...
He had firmly gripped the Thunder God Dragon's Death Lance!
"Want to feel a little despair?" Chase looked up at Laxus.
His slightly raised lips, contrasted by the crimson lightning, radiated unparalleled pressure.
The situation instantly reversed. Now the Fairy Tail members were worried about Laxus's life.
Being spectators to these two's fight was really nerve-wracking.
"Don't joke around! I am the strongest!!" Laxus shouted madly.
But compared to his initial confidence, his shout now had a hint of powerless rage.
Although unwilling to admit it, facing Chase in this state, he genuinely felt an overwhelming sense of powerlessness.
Chase didn't waste words. He forcefully hurled the lance, surging with crimson lightning!
Because he needed to push Laxus into using Fairy Law to recognize his own heart, and also because he was afraid of an accident, he deliberately deflected the angle of the attack.
BOOM!!!
The crimson lightning shot out,exploding in Laxus's area. A shockwave of astonishing power swept in all directions!
And so, the residents and tourists in Magnolia saw a small mushroom cloud, crackling with crimson lightning, rise from the distant outskirts!
Everyone marveled. Fairy Tail's program this year was truly damn wonderful...
Black smoke rose. The earth trembled.
The horror commotion lasted dozens of seconds before gradually subsiding.
Looking around, the entire suburb was empty. The nearby hills and raised basins had all disappeared, leaving only an incredibly vast, scorched crater!
At the center of the crater, Laxus's hair was disheveled, his body covered in wounds. His steps were frivolous and heavy, as if he might fall asleep at any moment.
Despite Chase deliberately throwing off target, Laxus's physical resilience was truly impressive.
If Lucy had been caught in the blast, she would have died several times over!
Lucy's little head immediately popped out: Please don't write such terrifying things!!!
As Laxus's consciousness grew dim, he heard dense footsteps approaching.
"Surrender, Laxus. You've already lost." Makarov said in a low voice.
Laxus looked up hard. His gaze passed over Makarov and Chase at the front, looking at Lucy, Levy, and the others behind.
The complex, worried expressions on his comrades' faces, as seen through his proud eyes, were nothing but naked humiliation!
"Sur... render?"
"I've lost?"
"Impossible! I am the strongest! I am the strongest!!"
Unable to bear his "dignity" and "pride" being trampled underfoot by the weak, Laxus raised his arms before his abdomen, palms facing each other, his face crazy.
HUM, HUM, HUM, HUM!
The Fairy Tail magic circle appeared in the air. Dazzling golden pillars of light continuously emerged from the ground, enveloping everyone on the scene.
"Stop it right now, Laxus!" Makarov shouted in alarm.
Just as he was about to use his giant magic to forcibly interrupt, Chase stepped in front of him first.
Giving the old man a reassuring look, Chase walked forward, toward Laxus, into the golden light. His serious eyes were fearless.
Although he knew Laxus's true heart, life and death hung between a single thought. To prevent any possible accident, he had already secretly put multiplied Kuribohs on everyone when they had gathered with their comrades.
If a Kuriboh's life-saving effect triggered, at that instant, Chase would not hesitate to kill Laxus. This was the fundamental reason he had gotten close enough for an instant kill.
"Come on, Laxus. I'm standing right here!"
The moment their eyes met, Laxus's psychological defense line completely collapsed.
"You, the old man, those weak wastes — die, die, die! All of you, DIE!!"
He pressed his palms together. Fairy Law activated!
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