Laxus Dolea

Black Pupil: "Black Pupil."

The aloof girl's answer was just like her personality.

Eighth Princess: "..."

Black Pupil: "What is it?"

Eighth Princess: "No, it just feels like that doesn't sound like a real name..."

Black Pupil: "Could it be that you're stupid enough to announce your real name?"

Eighth Princess: "Ugh!"

Inside the Eighth Empire's palace

Nine-year-old Kougyoku Ren shrank her neck and hid fearfully beneath the covers.

Ling Yun could not help but freeze when he saw the Eighth Princess's name.

Kougyoku Ren... Wasn't she the Eighth Empire's Princess from the world of Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic, Demon God Baal's Master, and the later Empress of the Eighth Empire?

He had not expected her to join.

As for the others, they were exactly as he had expected.

Ling Yun could not help but smile when he saw Black Pupil and Hongyu chatting.

He had not expected Black Pupil to do something so mischievous.

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "I roughly understand the situation now, and this group chat has piqued my interest a little. But!"

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "@Ling Yuan, why should I listen to you?"

Black Pupil: "Indeed, even if other worlds exist, they mean nothing to me. My wish has always been only one thing!"

I Hate Being Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense: "Huh? Don't fight, everyone. Let's enjoy the world happily together."

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "Enjoy the world? Naive! In this world, strength is everything. Only the strong can lead everything. Those people in my guild can only let their thinking stagnate!"

Ling Yuan: "Let me remind you, I never asked you to listen to me."

"..."

The instant Ling Yuan's words fell, the group chat went silent.

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "What do you mean? Are you planning to give up the Group Owner position?"

Black Pupil: "?"

Ling Yuan: "No. Laxus, you said earlier that strength is everything, and only the strong can lead everything, right?"

Laxus abruptly opened his eyes.

This guy was from another world, wasn't he? Why did he know his name?!

Imperial Assassination Unit

Black Pupil, who was sucking on a lollipop, also keenly noticed something strange.

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "That's right! Strength is everything! That is the truth I believe in!"

Ling Yuan: "Then let's fight."

Ling Yuan: "The group chat just unlocked a new feature, Fantasy Battlefield. Group members can spar with one another inside. No matter how severe the injuries are, they will be healed the instant you exit. Once you lose consciousness, you will be forcibly removed from the battlefield, so there is no need to worry about anything."

Laxus frowned as he looked at Ling Yun's message.

What was this guy... trying to do?

He knew my name and still issued an invitation like this. Did he think he could definitely beat me?

But even so, he would not back down.

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "Fine! I accept!"

Katarina Claes: "H-Hey? Why does it have to be like this? Can't we just get along peacefully?"

Katarina looked flustered. She had finally found some people she could chat with and analyze the current situation alongside, yet they were already about to start fighting among themselves?

I Hate Being Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense: "Exactly! Everyone should work together!"

Eighth Princess: "Trembling.JPG"

Ling Yuan: "This is because some people's ideals differ. Especially the strong—if you do not have the strength to make them wholeheartedly submit, they will never let it go. Right, Laxus?"

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "Hmph—!"

He did not deny it.

Ling Yuan: "A simple fight would be too boring. Let's add some stakes. @Lightning Dragon Slayer"

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "Oh? What do you want?"

Ling Yuan: "Fairy Law."

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "..."

Laxus looked at the group chat with an uncertain expression.

This man, just who...

No one besides his grandfather should know about Fairy Law!

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "Why do you know about that?"

Ling Yuan: "What if I told you that I have seen the trajectory of your world's development?"

"..."

The moment those words appeared,

the group instantly fell silent.

Black Pupil: "@Ling Yuan, are you saying you can see the future of our worlds?"

Ling Yuan: "In a sense, that's correct."

Katarina Claes: "@Ling Yuan, Group Owner, what about me? Did I get killed in the end?!"

The Monkey King had begun to fawn over him.

Ling Yuan: "@Katarina Claes, don't worry. Not only did you not die, you successfully reversed the conquest of every one of your opponents."

Ling Yuan: "Of course, that is still a little far off for you. Your most important task right now is to first convene the Round Table Conference."

Katarina Claes: "Huh?"

The Monkey King looked utterly bewildered.

What reverse conquest? What Round Table Conference?

She understood every word, but when they were put together, they completely confused her.

Meanwhile, after a brief period of thought, Laxus sent a message to the group.

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "I can give you Fairy Law. In return, I want your Group Owner position, and you must join my ranks and work for me!"

Ling Yuan: "No problem."

The other party's answer was so decisive that it made Laxus extremely uncomfortable.

Was this arrogance? Or did he truly have the strength to defeat him?

Laxus Dreyar

Inside the room

Ling Yuan held Ophis as he looked at Laxus's message, then raised a hand.

Whoosh~

An orange-red flame suddenly burst from Ling Yuan's palm and began to burn.

"A Fantasy Battlefield that can heal any injury, no matter how severe... For someone like me, who has only just gained power, Laxus is simply the best possible training partner!"

"The combat techniques I know right now are all basic offensive techniques," Ling Yuan murmured.

In this supernatural world, students naturally did not spend all twelve years merely studying books.

Aside from the relevant academic knowledge, there were also classes in basic combat, expanding one's internal energy reserves, and many other areas.

Everything was meant to ensure that once students summoned their Contract Beasts, they could bring out their Contract Beasts' full power in the shortest possible time.

After twelve years of training, Ling Yuan's body had at least developed a certain foundation in combat.

"Besides, I don't need to fight him at close range."

Laxus was a Lightning Dragon Slayer Mage. He possessed speed like lightning and destructive power like thunder.

Moreover, lightning and flames were on completely different levels when it came to speed.

After sorting out his thoughts,

Ling Yuan stored Ophis inside his mark, and his consciousness entered the group chat once more.

Ling Yuan: "@Lightning Dragon Slayer, are you ready?"

Lightning Dragon Slayer: "Of course. I can hardly wait!"

Please note, group members: Fantasy Battlefield is beginning to activate!

Pitch-black words appeared before the group members.

The next second,

Ling Yuan and Laxus vanished from their original worlds together.

"Laxus!"

The members of the Thunder Legion were shocked. Freed in particular had set up his spell early, yet he still could not detect the slightest trace of magic!

When Ling Yuan and Laxus opened their eyes again, the scenery had changed.

The land lay beneath the dusk, clouds churned overhead, and a breeze brushed against their faces.

This was a vast plain!

"Ho? So this is the Fantasy Battlefield? Interesting. You really can destroy whatever you want here." Laxus looked around, suppressing the shock in his heart as he spoke in his usual arrogant tone.

He became fully alert to the group chat's bizarre methods.

It could even pass through Freed's barrier magic without any obstruction. It truly had some ability.

The group members watching through the livestream also saw Ling Yuan and Laxus for the first time.

Laxus was a man with short blond hair, a lightning mark over his left eye, a purple shirt, and a fur-lined coat draped over it.

He was the very image of a tough guy.

Ling Yuan, standing opposite Laxus, appeared somewhat thinner by comparison.

He was one meter eighty tall and had a good physique.

Sword-like brows, starry eyes, red lips, white teeth, and sharply defined facial features.

Aside from being a little too handsome, from an observer's perspective, it looked like Laxus would win by an overwhelming margin!

What? You asked how the group members knew?

Just look at the names above their heads.

Laxus looked at Ling Yuan across from him, shook his shoulders, and let his coat fall to the ground.

"Anyone can talk big. Don't kneel and beg for mercy later." Laxus clenched his fists, electricity crackling around him.

"Don't worry. I won't disappoint you." As his words fell, Ling Yuan lightly clenched his hand toward the void.

Whoosh~

Fire elements in the air gathered together.

"Fire? What an irritating ability." Laxus could not help clicking his tongue.

It reminded him of a certain guy who always talked to himself.

The elements condensed, finally transforming into a magnificent red-and-white formal outfit, with knightly armor resembling dragon claws on the shoulders and bracers.