Crimson Lotus Flame-Converging Blade!

In the stands, the Fairy Tail members stood at the edge of the railing watching the game.

Lucy rested her hands on the railing, her gaze fixed on the two people below who seemed completely at ease.

I know Natsu's strength very well.

Lucy turned her head to look in the other direction.

"But I never expected Gajeel to become this strong."

Panther Lily, standing to the side, crossed his arms.

"As Gajeel's partner, although I didn't know much about Gajeel before, the Gajeel I knew never slacked off in his training."

"Every morning before dawn, this guy is already practicing his punches by chewing on scrap metal in the back mountain of the guild."

Levy her hands together in front of her chest, a smile playing on her lips.

"Seeing Gajeel Sabertooth now is probably just like when Jiang Bai beat Gajeel up back in Phantom Lord."

(Gajeel: No, not at all!)

Being beaten by Jiang Bai was a despair that would completely crush even the thought of resistance, while the two guys in front of him were just greenhorns who hadn't been beaten enough.

Deep within the ruins of the stadium, two hands covered in abrasions once again pushed away the stones pressing down on them.

The pebbles slid down his back.

Sting swayed as he straightened up, shaking off the wet hair that clung to his forehead.

Rogue braced himself on his knees and slowly pulled his feet out of the crater.

Sting spat out a mouthful of saliva tinged with blood.

"It's not over yet!"

Sting turned his head to look at his companion standing beside him.

"Rogue, use that move to decide the outcome!"

Rogue straightened his back, a rolling shadow appearing in his palm.

"Good!"

The two of them simultaneously squeezed out the remaining Magic Crystal power within their bodies to the limit; this was their last chance.

A blinding white light and a black shadow converged and intersected in front of the two.

Light and shadow are no longer simply merged, but intertwined and woven into an impenetrable magical network.

"White Shadow Dragon's Thread!"

Sting and Rogue both swung their arms forward simultaneously.

Dozens of thick, spear-like composite beams of light materialized out of thin air in mid-air.

White light, carrying shadows and a sharp whistling sound, swept in a fan shape towards Natsu and Gajeel.

The bluestone slabs along the way crumbled inch by inch in the face of this penetrating force, being cut into countless fist-sized pieces.

And at the very moment Sting and Rogue activated their magic.

Natsu had already assumed a horse stance, his knees slightly bent, and his fists tucked into his sides.

"In that case, let me show you the results of my recent intensive training."

Natsu closed his eyes, and the magical power within him surged forth like a torrent.

The violent magic did not spread outwards, but instead flowed wildly along the meridians towards the center of the palms.

Continuously compressing.

Back when he was fighting powerful enemies on Tenrou Island, Natsu had already mastered the technique of highly compressing fire magic.

Having undergone repeated training under Jiang Bai's tutelage before the Grand Magic Games, this compression technique had become extremely refined.

The bright red flames were forcibly compressed into a dark red.

The heat surged exponentially within a tiny space.

The air around the stadium was visibly and violently distorted.

The rocky ground beneath Natsu's feet began to redden and soften, eventually turning into scalding, flowing crimson lava.

Waves of intense heat crashed against the protective barrier of the arena.

The spectators in the front row of the stands raised their hands to shield their faces from the dry, hot air.

Dozens of white spears flew to within five meters of Natsu.

Natsu's eyes snapped open.

Dark red flames exploded from his arms, spiraling forward from his fingertips.

"Dragon Slayer Secret Art - Modified: Crimson Lotus Flame-Converging Blade!"

Two gigantic rotating light blades, constructed from highly compressed flames, appeared out of nowhere.

The moment the fiery blade collided with the white spear, there was no stalemate.

The extreme heat instantly ignited and vaporized the sturdy spear of light and darkness upon contact.

The white light and shadow didn't even have time to disperse before they were completely swallowed up by the dark red firelight.

The remaining power of the fiery blades was undiminished, leaving two scorching red trails in mid-air before striking Sting and Rogue squarely in the chest.

A deafening impact.

A blinding fireball expanded in the center of the arena, illuminating most of the dueling ground in a fiery red glow.

A violent wind swept across the stadium, causing the flags in the stands to flutter wildly.

Thick, scorching smoke billowed into the sky, obscuring the entire expanse.

A full half minute passed.

The hot air gradually subsided, and the smoke and dust were gradually dispersed by the airflow.

A lava crater with a diameter of over twenty meters appeared in the center of the dueling arena.

Wisps of smoke were still rising from the rocks at the edge.

And at the very bottom of the pit.

Sting and Rogue lay on their backs amidst the rubble and scorched earth.

Their clothes were burned to tatters, the dragon scale patterns on their bodies were completely hidden, their eyes rolled back, and they had completely lost consciousness.

Natsu was standing at the edge of the pit, stopped his stance and flicked the remaining flames off his wrist.

Gajeel strode over to Natsu's side.

Snap!

Natsu and Gajeel simultaneously raised their right hands and gave each other a crisp high five in mid-air.

Then, the two faced the Fairy Tail stands and raised their clenched right fists high in unison.

With the index finger and thumb spread apart, they made the guild's signature gesture.

After a brief silence.

The entire stadium erupted in a deafening roar of cheers and applause.

The applause was deafening.

"We won! Fairy Tail won!"

"That's incredible! He went head-to-head with the Dragon Force ultimate attack, then instantly killed it with a counterattack!"

"Is this the true fighting power of the Fire Dragon and the Iron Dragon?!"

In the commentary booth, Chapati grabbed the microphone and stood directly on the table.

Chapati shouted at the top of his lungs.

"The match is over!"

"The winner is— Fairy Tail!!"

Chapati swung his arm forcefully, making the data-filled record sheets rustle as he did so.

"Absolutely unstoppable!"

"In these days of competition, not only Jiang Bai, who was their trump card, but every member of Fairy Tail who appeared on the field displayed astonishing strength far beyond what ordinary people could imagine!"

"Is this the true form of the number one guild that once stood at the pinnacle of the kingdom?!"

Yajima sat in the chair, picked up the slightly cooled tea and took a sip, a gentle smile on his face.

"They've both grown exceptionally well; both Natsu and Gajeel have found their own path forward."

Chapati wiped the sweat from his brow, grabbed the megaphone, and continued broadcasting the follow-up arrangements.

"Dear viewers, the fourth day's competitions and battles have now come to a successful conclusion!"

According to the schedule, the competition will be suspended for the entire day tomorrow for a rest period!

"The final battle will officially begin the day after Grand Magic Games morning!"

Chapati flipped through the schedule, emphasizing his words.

The rules for the final battle are hereby announced by the organizers in advance!

"The competition the day after tomorrow will no longer use the singles or duos draw system, but will instead adopt an all-out city brawl survival mode!"

"The initial lineups of all participating guilds will be simultaneously deployed to various districts of the royal capital for a final battle to secure points!"

Which guild will ultimately claim the crown?

Chapati smiled as he held the microphone.

"Although official commentators shouldn't have subjective biases, I think everyone in the audience already has a very clear answer in their hearts!"

Once again, cheers and laughter erupted from all over the audience.

Fairy Tail is far ahead in the standings, and their team members are overwhelmingly stronger in every aspect, so there's really not much suspense left.

As the closing bell rang.

The spectators in the stands began to get up one after another and walked out of the arena through the passageway.

Many people walked along, glancing back at the ruins below, their faces filled with reluctance.

But more than the regret of the show ending, many people are filled with the ultimate anticipation for the final battle the day after tomorrow.

A survival game where everyone is involved.

This means that Jiang Bai, who hasn't officially competed for several days, will finally have to step back into the battlefield on the final day.

Although the battles fought by Natsu, Gajeel, Erza, and others these past few days have been equally spectacular, the combined fighting power of Fairy Tail members has far surpassed that of other guilds.

But in the minds of the vast majority of viewers...

The magnificent scene of Jiang Bai easily defeating Jura, Ten Wizard Saints, with a single casual strike during the opening battle on the first day was the most dazzling moment of this Grand Magic Games so far.

Everyone wanted to see once again what kind of unparalleled figure the man who stood at the pinnacle of everyone would display in the final melee.