After the aftershocks ended.
"Whoosh~ Whoosh~" The wild wind howled, and a violent wind field suddenly rose around, like a raging storm.
Acnologia's wings flapped violently, stirring up gusts of wind. Despite being under the strong suppression of the gravity field, it surprisingly began to slowly take off with astonishing power.
That powerful and violent desire for destruction continuously emanated from Acnologia, making it difficult for even a strong individual like Larcade to completely suppress it.
It unhesitatingly shot an energy ray towards the direction of August and Larcade, which streaked across the sky like lightning, forming a dazzling light.
August, however, simply pointed into the void, and a protective shield immediately rose.
And at this very moment, the gravity field suddenly disappeared without a trace. Acnologia, like a beast freed from its shackles, instantly soared into the sky with endless fury, speeding towards the five giant dragons in the sky with lightning speed.
For a time, intense battle sounds once again echoed in the sky, and dragon roars resounded through the clouds.
Several giant dragons engaged in a thrilling battle in the air, their figures interweaving and flashing, each collision triggering a huge shockwave.
However, this battle did not seem to be chaotic; instead, it had a certain tacit understanding and plan.
The five giant dragons skillfully cooperated, continuously guiding Acnologia towards the coastline.
On the other side, August and Irene did not continue their pursuit. They stood quietly in place, their gaze fixed on the distant battlefield, as if waiting for a crucial moment to arrive.
A tense atmosphere spread along the distant coastline.
"Hurry... they've already come our way!" someone anxiously shouted.
"How are the large ships prepared?" Makarov asked loudly.
His body instantly transformed into a giant. From a distance, one could already see Acnologia's terrifying figure gradually approaching.
"It's ready!" a response came.
Just as they approached the coast, a bone-chilling cold erupted like surging waves.
A colossal ice ship appeared on the sea, like an iceberg, exuding a cold aura.
This large ship was not made of ordinary materials, but was directly shaped from ice out of thin air by Ur, Gin, Gray, Lyon, and Juvia, using their powerful magic.
At the same time, everyone else quickly moved, forming concentric circles, tightly surrounding Lucy and Yukino in the center.
Above the sky, twelve Star Spirit Keys, shining with mysterious light, were arranged in order, forming a dazzling halo.
At this moment, everyone's magic power began to resonate, intermingling with each other, finally reaching a high degree of unity.
The power generated by this tacit understanding and unity seemed sufficient to withstand any invading enemy.
Within the space
"Power is endlessly gushing out!!!"
Erik's eyes widened as he felt the strong feedback from his body with immense shock.
That incomparably powerful, inexhaustible strength was surging wildly within him like a breached flood.
"Hmph~ Don't underestimate our little guy!" Gajeel, standing beside him, said proudly, his handsome and slightly mischievous face now filled with pride.
With a wicked smile, his right arm instantly transformed into an incredibly sharp Iron Dragon Sword, its blade shimmering with a chilling light.
Immediately after, a layer of pitch-black Armament Haki rapidly spread, completely enveloping the entire Iron Dragon Sword.
No sooner said than done, Gajeel unhesitatingly swung the Iron Dragon Sword in his hand, smashing it fiercely towards Acnologia in front of him.
However, facing this fierce blow, Acnologia made no move to resist, simply standing still.
Only a harsh metallic scraping sound was heard, and iron sparks flew everywhere.
Grrr~Grrr~
The Iron Dragon Sword violently collided with Acnologia's body.
The originally indestructible Iron Dragon Sword, after touching Acnologia's body, was actually bounced off as if it had hit an incredibly hard bronze wall and iron barrier.
At the same time, a few drops of fresh red blood splattered down from mid-air.
Even Acnologia, who had just been calm and collected, couldn't help but be slightly stunned, looking curiously at the dark substance on the deflected Iron Dragon Sword.
"Seeking death!" Acnologia's eyes widened in fury, and a low roar escaped its mouth.
It extended a hand, and an incredibly powerful energy rapidly gathered at its index finger, forming a dazzling, high-energy cannon in the blink of an eye.
The light was like a blazing sun in the sky, making it impossible to look directly at.
However, facing such a formidable enemy, Gajeel showed no fear.
He suddenly exerted force with his legs, and the ground beneath him instantly cracked open. He leaped high into the sky like an arrow released from a bowstring.
At the same time, Laxus, Zorn, Erik, and Natsu were already standing ready.
Wendy, even more so, clasped her hands together, once again boosting everyone's abilities.
They exchanged glances, seeing determination and resolve in each other's eyes.
Immediately after, the five of them simultaneously took a deep breath, as if to inhale all the surrounding air into their bodies.
With this deep breath, all their muscles suddenly tensed, and immense magic power surged through their bodies like turbulent waves, finally gathering continuously in their throats.
"Iron Dragon's Roar!" Accompanied by Gajeel's furious shout, a violent shockwave composed of countless iron filings erupted from his mouth.
The iron filings collided and rubbed against each other, emitting a sharp, piercing sound.
"Fire Dragons Roar!" Natsu followed closely, a blazing inferno spewing from his mouth.
The flames were extremely hot, and even the space where they passed was slightly warped by the scorching heat, emitting a heart-pounding heatwave.
"Poison Dragon's Roar!" With a roar, Erik finally refused to be outdone. A crimson-black shockwave, shimmering with an eerie light, whistled forward.
"Lightning Dragon's Roar!" Immediately after, a dazzling white light erupted from Zorn's mouth.
"Lightning Dragon's Roar!" With this shout, an incredibly thick golden lightning bolt descended with a crash, striking forward.
The five incredibly powerful Roars converged and merged in the air, forming a colossal, lightning-infused, reddish-black, magma-like Roar.
Within it, five forces tore and collided with each other, carrying the power to destroy the world, and it struck directly towards Acnologia.
"Tch~ Overestimating yourselves!" Acnologia, seeing this, merely curled its lip in disdain.
Then, it forcefully clutched its hand, and the already dazzling high-energy cannon once again emitted an even more intense light.
In an instant, the colossal energy cannon slammed fiercely into the combined attack of the five individuals.
With a deafening "boom," the two attacks, imbued with terrifying energy, collided.
In a flash, a dazzling light soared into the sky, illuminating the entire space.
What followed was an earth-shattering explosion, deafening to the ears.
Powerful shockwaves spread outwards from the explosion point, causing strong winds and flying sand and stones wherever they went.
When everything gradually subsided, thick smoke and dust permeated the air, making it difficult to see what was happening inside.
"You truly surprise me!" Acnologia's playful voice leisurely drifted out from the swirling smoke.
"I didn't expect you guys to have improved so quickly. It doesn't seem like much time has passed since that fierce battle on Tenrou Island, has it?"
As he gently waved his sleeve, the thick smoke that had been lingering slowly dispersed, as if pushed away by an invisible hand.
Everyone looked closely and saw Acnologia's thick, powerful legs deeply embedded in the hard ground, like two giant pillars firmly rooted in the earth, using them to stop its rapidly sliding body.
"It's not over yet!" Zorn shouted, clapping his hands together. In an instant, two colossal, mysterious magic circles, covering the entire space, simultaneously opened on the ground and in the sky.
Immediately after, countless chains rapidly extended from both the ground and the air, carrying a sharp momentum directly towards Acnologia, fiercely coiling around it.
However, facing this aggressive attack, Acnologia merely let out a cold laugh, not even bothering to make a dodging move.
He stood steadily in place, suddenly clenching his hands, and immediately, a surging, pitch-black magic power erupted from his body, sweeping towards the coiling chains like a black torrent.
After only a brief moment, those seemingly indestructible chains shattered one after another before this terrifying black magic power, turning into countless tiny fragments that rained down onto the ground.
"Hmph! You think such petty tricks can deal with me? How naive! Is it still those old, worn-out tricks? The same move is useless against me, especially since this is my world, and I call the shots!!"
Acnologia scoffed with disdain, its eyes revealing endless arrogance and pride.
"I will destroy everything and bring this rotten world to a complete end!! Hahahaha..." Acnologia then threw its head back and laughed wildly, its laughter deafening and echoing through the clouds.
"You have no chance, Acnologia!"
"Your end will come here!!"
Zorn's low voice was like a thunderclap, exploding and continuously echoing in this vast and boundless space.
Acnologia, still immersed in its mad laughter, froze.
Two figures appeared like ghosts, instantly on its left and right sides.
Laxus on the left flashed, and his Lightning Dragon's Claw, like a lightning bolt, slammed towards Acnologia;
At the same time, Zorn on the right was not to be outdone. He waved his arm, and his Lightning Dragon's Claw, carrying an overwhelming force, charged directly towards Acnologia.
The moment Acnologia was sent flying, Zorn unhesitatingly crossed his hands together, as if time itself had frozen at that instant.
The other four instantly teleported to replace Laxus and Zorn, once again tightly enveloping Acnologia.
Immediately after, deafening roars were heard as everyone unleashed their most powerful attacks. These attacks, like a torrential storm, mercilessly battered Acnologia's body.
For a time, light burst forth, and smoke and dust filled the air, making the entire scene exceptionally spectacular and thrilling.
Zorn and Laxus instantly swapped positions again.
Then, like two shooting stars, they rushed towards Acnologia again with unparalleled momentum.
"The strength of humans lies in the most genuine and profound emotions deep within our hearts, and a wicked dragon like you, who has long been immersed in the desire for destruction and cannot extricate himself, will never understand this!"
Zorn's eyes widened in fury as he roared. His voice echoed in the air, as if to penetrate all obstacles.
"To protect our families, even if it means sacrificing our precious lives, we will not hesitate!!" As these words left his mouth, Zorn's gaze suddenly became incredibly solemn, and the mysterious swastika rune on his forehead slowly reappeared.
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