"I will absolutely not let you take another step forward!"
"Go to hell!"
Makarov's rage reached its peak, golden light flashed in his eyes, and he gathered his right fist. Amidst the terrified gazes of the crowd, he slammed his fist into the airship carrying the Grimoire Heart.
With a loud boom, the spaceship swayed left and right.
"Ah! The starboard rudder is damaged!"
"How could reinforced armor be so vulnerable..."
The crew frantically checked the ship's condition, but Makarov was about to unleash another punch.
"Quickly, increase speed! Hard to starboard!"
Upon hearing Guild Master Precht's order, the pilot quickly tilted the airship and accelerated backward, narrowly avoiding Makarov's powerful punch.
"Magic Beam Cannon - Jupiter"
Dark purple Magic Power condensed in the cannon barrel, and at Guild Master Precht's command, it was immediately fired, slamming into old man Makarov with a loud boom.
However, it was easily blocked. Makarov immediately kicked the airship with all his might with his right foot, and the airship shattered instantly. Some people fell into the sea through the crack.
Our ship... has cracked.
"What a scary guy!"
"Is this the power of Makarov, one of the Ten Wizard Saints?"
"Hmph~" Guild Master Precht snorted coldly upon hearing his subordinate's fear, then turned to look at Ultear beside him, about to call out, "Ur..."
"Old man, you went too easy! This is how it should be done!"
An extremely arrogant and haughty voice suddenly appeared above the airship, and bright arcs of electricity leaped incessantly in his hand, slowly forming a high-energy burst of electrons.
A dangerous aura instantly locked onto the airship.
"Invaders of our territory, die!!"
"Thunder Explosion!!"
"This is... Laxus!! No way~" Precht looked at the familiar appearance and his heart tightened slightly. He had just been planning to have Ultear use the Arc of Time to restore the ship, but now it seemed too late.
Even if he recovered, looking at the prepared Magic, he knew it would be a waste of effort.
So Precht gave the order again, "Lead everyone, split up, quick!"
The other members of the Purgatory's kin, upon hearing the order, could only reluctantly obey and each used their Magic to escape the airship.
Precht himself, on the contrary, gathered a large amount of dark Magic around his body, using the "Amaterasu Twenty-Eight Forms".
"Too late!" How could Laxus possibly watch his opponent escape right under his nose? With a powerful flick of his wrist, Thunderblast Electron slammed into the ship's hull.
"Boom~ Boom~"
Just as the family members jumped off the airship, a sudden burst of white light mixed with golden lightning exploded in the air, and smoke billowed everywhere.
The aftershocks of the explosion immediately capsized those who had jumped aboard. The outer Magic orbs of many of the Grimoire Heart's subordinate cloaked figures were shattered, and they fell into the sea like dumplings being dropped into a pot. Just as they surfaced to catch their breath, a wave swept them back into the sea.
The few members of their retinue were scattered across the island, but several S-Class Mages were waiting for them below.
Above the sky.
A triple rune array directly surrounded Laxus, and before Makarov and Laxus could react, an explosion rang out.
"Laxus? Damn it!" Makarov shouted in alarm, throwing another punch into the smoke, only to be blocked by a Dark Energy, unable to advance an inch.
"Old man, mind your own business! This attack isn't enough!" Laxus's icy voice rang out, his hands slightly clasped together, and a golden light carrying a powerful aura pierced through the darkness.
"I never imagined Laxus would grow to such a level, Makarov, you're truly blessed!!"
Envious and jealous voices emanated from the smoke, Precht also sensed that familiar fluctuation—the Fairy Law.
"According to the rules of judgment of Laxus, those who infringe upon Fairy Tail will all be punished without exception."
"There's no countdown here!" Laxus said, a grin spreading across his face. A burst of light shone from his hand, and a massive golden Magic Circle instantly appeared in the sky, enveloping the entire island.
"Fairy Law... issue..." Laxus's words were immediately interrupted.
You should stop!
"This kind of Magic is a suppressive force; it absolutely cannot be used lightly, otherwise the outcome for both sides could be unbearable..."
As Precht spoke, a wave of pressure, possessing Magic properties completely opposite to those of fairy laws yet still exhibiting the same kind of aura, completely dissipated the smoke.
"Magic!!"
A purplish-black Magic sphere appeared in Precht, and a purple Magic Circle was superimposed on the golden Magic Circle in the sky.
"Laxus, withdraw the Magic. We can't gamble on this..." Makarov said in a deep voice.
"Tch~ Then let's just attack it directly!"
Laxus dispelled the Magic in his hand, stomped his foot, and in the instant a sonic boom enveloped him, his Lightning Fist was about to strike Precht's face, but Precht caught it with a palm strike.
"Watch out!" Makarov was terrified. He knew the strength of the Second Guild Master; right now, he could only barely match Precht from a long time ago.
So many years have passed, who knows just how terrifying the Second Guild Master's strength has become.
Makarov's hands danced in the air, a golden Magic Circle appearing and countless beams of light shooting out, helping Laxus dodge attacks under his control.
Precht blocked Laxus's whip kick and raised his hand to unleash a barrage of punches, which Laxus easily dodged. Laxus was momentarily stunned, and then a shower of light rained down on Precht from a tricky angle.
Precht's body instantly formed a barrier of Dark Energy, and he simultaneously cast spells with both hands.
"Still a long way off!"
"Shadow of Eternal Darkness!"
"Amaterasu 100!"
Instantly, a seven-layered array of runes formed around Laxus and Makarov.
"What kind of Magic is this?!"
"Old man, don't panic or be surprised!"
Laxus flashed to the Guild Master's side and placed his hand on the Guild Master's shoulder.
"Ultimate Defensive Magic Array - Double Three Pillar Gods!" The two cast Defensive Magic together, and six pillars rose from the ground.
Armament Haki then enveloped the six pillars of light, wrapping around them in a rich, dark purple hue.
A violent explosion followed instantly, and a plume of smoke shot into the sky from the shore.
Meanwhile, the rest of the Fairy Tail Fairy Tail below also encountered cloaked figures. At Zorn's request, the Fairy Tail Fairy Tail showed no mercy.
"Damn these bastards, trying to cause trouble for Fairy Tail!"
They aimed straight for the fatal spot.
While the members of the Fairy Tail family were searching for their target, Zeref, they discovered that each of them was facing Fairy Tail S-Class Mage.
"Hey~ what are you guys looking for!"
"Do you need us to take you downstairs to look for it?"
The S-Class Mage stared at the Hellfire Familia before him with murderous intent.
To be continued~