"Damn it! Damn it!"
Hades was furious. No matter what magic he used, it was all crushed by a single palm strike. The countless spells he had spent so much effort learning had all become a joke.
What was the use of learning so much magic?
"Amaterasu Hyakushiki!"
Hades intended to risk it all and use his strongest move. The Amaterasu Style was a move that grew infinitely; as long as he continued to advance its evolution, its power was boundless.
Terrifying magic power rose as a purple seven-layered runic array enveloped the entire sky and earth. Densely packed mysterious runes surrounded Acnologia.
"Perish!"
Along with a Roar, Amaterasu Hyakushiki completely erupted.
Rumble!
The destructive power was like a long-suppressed volcano that had finally found an outlet, surging uncontrollably and turning everything it touched into ashes.
Far away, the members of Fairy Tail could feel that destructive power. It was as if the entire world was trembling, capable of destroying everything in existence.
Makarov was shocked: "Hades can actually advance the Amaterasu Style to this extent?"
"This is bad! Acnologia is in danger!"
Everyone's hearts tightened, and they wanted to rush forward to help, but Irene held them back with her magic staff.
Facing their anxious gazes, Irene said leisurely, "Don't worry, he'll be fine!"
He could easily withstand a Dragon King Level Roar; what did magic of this level even matter?
After the magic storm and dust filling the sky dissipated, Acnologia walked out unscathed, looking as calm as ever.
Compared to the excitement of the Fairy Tail members, Hades' eyes nearly popped out of his head as he repeatedly muttered, "Impossible."
Amaterasu Twenty-Eight Style could already heavily injure Laxus, and Amaterasu Hyakushiki was even more powerful, not to mention it was cast with full magic output!
This person in front of him was actually unscathed?
"You, you, you!!!"
Hades subconsciously backed away in fear, his will to fight completely gone.
"Old man, are you scared already? I'm not even done yet!"
Acnologia sneered and arrived in front of Hades in an instant, kicking him thousands of meters away.
Before Hades even hit the ground, Acnologia instantly appeared on the ground and sent him flying into the sky with an uppercut. Then, his figure appeared in the sky again, punching Hades into the earth, creating a two-meter-deep crater.
Having reached the pinnacle of strength, every punch and kick possessed immense power. Although Hades possessed nearly infinite magic power, he was nothing more than a punching bag in front of him.
Hades struggled to crawl out of the pit. Looking up at the demon-god-like figure standing before him, endless fear welled up in his heart.
He no longer wanted to fight; such a monster was completely beyond his ability to resist!
Just as he was about to say something, his hair was grabbed in the next moment. The overbearing force felt like it would tear off his scalp as he was once again thrown thousands of meters away.
This time, he happened to roll to Makarov's feet, his face filled with fear and despair.
Acnologia arrived in an instant, stepping on Hades' chest. It felt like a mountain was pressing down on him, and no matter how hard he struggled, he couldn't break free.
At this moment, Hades no longer had the air of a powerhouse. He looked like an abused old man, looking utterly miserable.
Acnologia looked at the stunned Makarov and the others and asked, "Should I let this guy die?"
After all, he was the previous guild master, so he still had to consult Makarov's opinion.
"This..."
Makarov and the others snapped out of it, their hearts filled with shock. A guild master as powerful as Hades was like a toy in Acnologia's hands, being toyed with at will. Just how terrifying was this guy?
"As expected of you!"
Gildarts was completely convinced. He couldn't defeat Hades as easily as Acnologia did. It seemed the title of the guild's strongest was about to change hands.
Gray and Natsu were incredibly excited: "That's so cool!"
Sending an enemy flying thousands of meters with a single punch or kick—what kind of terrifying strength was that? Even magic attacks would find it difficult to achieve.
Erza was also extremely shocked. Every time she saw her dad take action, it was always so effortless.
Was this the power of the one known as the world-ending dragon king?
Moreover, everyone could see that Acnologia hadn't used much power at all. That strike just now might not even be half of his maximum strength, and he hadn't even used magic.
They suspected that Acnologia was an ancient monster in human skin.
"I lost. Do with me as you wish!"
Hades had accepted his fate. With such a powerful existence in Fairy Tail, he wouldn't be able to turn things around even with infinite magic power.
Makarov was silent for a long time before saying, "I once learned many things from you. I'll let you go this time to settle everything from the past. Leave this island quickly."
Hades was slightly stunned. After a moment of silence, a cold sneer curled on his lips: "You're still so naive. Once I recover, I will definitely come back to destroy the guild."
Makarov looked into his eyes, his expression full of determination: "Whether it's this time, next time, or the time after that, you will never be able to defeat Fairy Tail."
He felt a bit curious: "Precht, why did you end up like this?"
If they hadn't become enemies, he really couldn't have imagined that the once kind and gentle guild master would become like this.
Hades had nothing to hide and said slowly, "Magic was originally a miraculous power born from darkness, and only later was it gradually called magic. This world is full of decay, and I want to change all of this. Only the Great Magic World is the truth."
"And I was only one step away from finding Zeref and completing all of this."
Saying this, he showed a hint of resentment and hesitation. Resentment because his goal wasn't achieved, and hesitation because of what Acnologia had said earlier—Zeref might not really be as evil as he imagined.
Hades sighed; it didn't matter anymore. Everything had turned into a dreamlike illusion.
"Whether magic is darkness or light doesn't matter!"
Makarov turned around and looked at Natsu and the others cheering and supporting each other.
The light of hope sparkled in everyone's eyes, filled with conviction and courage. No matter what difficulties or challenges they faced, they could stand side by side and face them together.
He said slowly, "Perhaps you've forgotten. Compared to powerful magic, the smiles of comrades are more important to Fairy Tail!"
"I don't understand the Great Magic World you speak of, but I know that the members of Fairy Tail will definitely walk toward the future hand in hand."
Makarov smiled and proudly extended his right hand, making Fairy Tail's iconic hand gesture.
"Children, we've won!"
"Victory!"
Everyone in Fairy Tail raised their hands together and cheered, their voices echoing through the clouds.
At this moment, the grey sky was lit up, and a soft light full of hope fell upon the world, shining on everyone.
Time seemed to stand still at this moment, turning into an eternal and beautiful painting.
"So this is Fairy Tail..."
Precht looked at this warm and harmonious scene with complex emotions, staring blankly at the gradually brightening sky.
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