"You… you're truly extraordinary!" Larcade's eyes sharpened with focus; at this moment, he truly acknowledged Gray's strength.
The man before him was the first to break free from his Desire Magic.
"For Father, I'm willing to do anything!" Larcade gazed at Gray's resolute expression and his determination to protect his comrades, as if finding some resonance within it.
He realized that everyone in the world strives for their deepest hopes, wishes, and goals, and no matter the ultimate cost, they will willingly pay it.
Because in this world, there is no such thing as 'worth it or not,' only 'willing or not'!!!
With this realization, Larcade clasped his hands together again, and his magic power surged out like a volcanic eruption, violently shaking the ground within the light barrier.
Under his control, a powerful energy orb, accumulated from the various desires in people's hearts, slowly condensed in his palms.
"Ice-Make • Secret Art: One-Hit Chaotic Dance!"
Gray's eyes burned with a resolute determination to protect his comrades. His Ice Magic power erupted like a spring, and instantly, numerous ice weapons of various types—swords, spears, and halberds—condensed around him.
At the same time, the black-purple substance on his body slowly spread, covering these ice weapons.
Instantly, two powerful magic powers collided, and the resulting storm directly struck the light barrier, causing cracks to appear on it.
"Hmph!" Both of them shouted simultaneously, charging at each other without hesitation, giving their all, pouring all their strength into the attack.
When the energy, gathered from all desires, violently collided with the ice that froze everything, a dazzling white light erupted from the clash, and powerful energy waves repeatedly impacted the light barrier.
Finally, the light barrier completely shattered under this last impact.
Smoke billowed, and silence reigned all around.
A moment later,
As the smoke on the field gradually dispersed, Larcade was seen tightly encased in ice, towering high in the sky, while Gray stood quietly in place, panting heavily, with a last trace of magic power still condensed in his hand.
Then, he waved the magic power in his hand, and the ice encasing Jellal, Runa, and Juvia instantly shattered.
"Gray-sama!" The recovered Juvia immediately ran towards Gray in a panic, catching him steadily the moment he collapsed.
She placed Gray on her lap, her face filled with happiness.
"I saw all of Gray-sama's efforts, Juvia is so happy!!!" Juvia's tears slowly streamed down her cheeks, her happy smile no longer restrainable.
She slowly leaned down and gently kissed Gray's lips.
This scene also made Runa and Jellal instantly think of something, and they smiled knowingly.
...
The other ongoing battles also concluded.
The Desert King, Azhier, lay unconscious on the desert, his eyes rolled back, his body covered in sword marks, and blood staining the yellow sand beneath him.
Meanwhile, Erza was charging directly towards Zorn, her eyes incredibly firm, her sword gleaming with a cold light.
At the same time, Brandish's battle also concluded.
The light element overflowing from Zorn's battle spread rapidly like a tide, quickly accumulating enough for Cana to use Fairy Glitter.
That power, carrying the force to destroy all evil, like a dazzling meteor, instantly stunned Brandish.
Cana unhesitatingly swung her fist, and Fairy Glitter struck the ground like a bolt of lightning.
The ground instantly split open, creating a massive hole, and water surged out from the ground like a fountain, forming a spectacular waterfall.
This sudden change allowed Lucy to find an opportunity. She immediately took out Aquarius's Celestial Spirit Key and summoned Aquarius.
Upon her appearance, Aquarius's face was filled with anger and dissatisfaction. She had just been enjoying a sweet romantic moment, only to be suddenly interrupted, so her fury was understandable.
She directly stirred up giant waves, and the surging sea waves, like roaring dragons, swept Brandish and all her subordinates into a whirlpool.
Even Cana and Lucy could not escape this powerful force; they were both caught in it, rising and falling with the waves.
The War Maiden, Dimaria, was now in a sorry state. Under the tacit cooperation of Ultear, Wendy, Kagura, and Sherria, the God of Time suffered heavy damage and even began to doubt her own abilities.
Arc of Time, Dragon Slayer Magic, Gravity Blade, and God Slayer Magic intertwined, forming an irresistible force that completely nullified her Time Magic, as if she had been schemed against, completely restrained.
God Serena, meanwhile, lay on the shattered ground, his formerly proud and confident expression gone, replaced only by deep fear.
Losing consciousness might have been a relief for him.
The Three Heavenly Kings and Jura exchanged glances, unable to help but swallow. Their gazes were all fixed on Gildarts, their eyes filled with shock and awe.
His unparalleled strength was astonishing, as if all his power was concentrated in a single blow.
This power was simply an existence that destroyed everything, making one involuntarily fall under its sway.
"Ah~ the battle's finally over, drinking is the most comfortable!" Gildarts sat on the ground at ease, a satisfied smile gracing his face. His eyes revealed a sense of relief and exhilaration.
At this moment, he pulled out an exquisite liquor gourd from who knew where, unhesitatingly opened the lid, and tilted his head back, drinking deeply.
Jura respectfully stepped forward and asked, "Gildarts-sama, shouldn't we head to that battlefield?" His tone carried a hint of worry, as they had, of course, witnessed the battle on Zorn's side.
"There? Hahaha, no need, no need, just leave it to them. We'll just clean up the other battlefields for them later!" Gildarts looked at the still intense battlefield there, not worried at all.
He deeply understood his responsibilities, but also believed in the strength of the younger generation. They were old, it was better to leave it to the young ones.
At this moment, he only wanted to enjoy this rare moment of tranquility and savor the joy of victory.
The Assassin, Jacob, was blasted directly out of that space, crashing heavily into the army.
Mirajane then transformed into the Demon Halphas and rushed out: "Lisanna, Elfman, I'm leaving this to you! I'm going to the Master!"
Leaving these words, she flapped the wings on her back and immediately rushed towards Zorn.
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"It seems that all of Twelve Shields of the Empire, except for you, have been annihilated!!!"
Zorn repelled August's attack, his face very calm, as if he had already known the outcome.
He also saw the solemnity and determination in August's eyes.
Meanwhile, Irene used her powerful strength to repel the Flash Dragon condensed by Zorn and looked up at the sky.
"Extreme Enchantment! It seems I'll have to use that move!!!" Irene's voice echoed through the sky, carrying a resolute aura.
"Zorn, you are the most talented Magician I've ever seen, to have grown to such an astonishing degree in such a short time!!!"
"I'm also very grateful that I could still see my mother in this lifetime."
August reminisced deeply about his reunion with his mother, a warmth welling up in his heart, but it was immediately replaced by a firm conviction.
"However, for my Father, I must stop you here!"
"Even if I perish here, I will destroy this country, if that is what my Father desires!" August's voice revealed a resolute determination, his magic power began to boil, and a powerful aura emanated from his entire body.
The Twin Walls of Twelve Shields of the Empire both intended to use their strongest magic at this moment.
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