Just as Allen was tightly wrapped in tentacles and unable to break free, Laxus and Gildarts nearby were frantic with worry. Without hesitation, they tried to rush over and rescue Allen. However, events unfolded far faster than they had imagined. The power of Shadow Devour was simply too great, and it nearly drained all the stamina and magic power from Allen's body in an instant.
Faced with this situation, rage began to burn fiercely in Laxus and Gildarts' hearts.
In his fury, Laxus's right hand began to shine with dazzling light as energy capable of destroying heaven and earth rapidly gathered within it. At the same time, the sky outside the domain seemed to be drawn to the lightning in Laxus's hand, and the sound of thunder echoed incessantly through the heavens. This was the only Dragon Slayer Secret Art he could currently control completely—Roaring Thunder!
Laxus's figure flashed, transforming into a bolt of lightning that shot straight toward Carlton. Looking at the shadow barrier before him, he did not hesitate for even a moment. He swung his right arm forward, and his fist, infused with endless lightning, smashed viciously into the shadow barrier.
Boom! A deafening explosion rang out, and the entire domain trembled. Immediately afterward, two more equally thunderous blasts erupted. Boom! Boom! In an instant, the area where the two men stood was completely engulfed by the violent lightning released by Laxus. Countless thick bolts of lightning danced like silver snakes, madly striking the seemingly indestructible shadow barrier.
Although the shadow barrier possessed extremely high defensive power and could absorb magic power to weaken external attacks, it now seemed somewhat powerless against Laxus's full-strength Roaring Thunder. In just one second, the shadow barrier, which had appeared indestructible moments earlier, could no longer withstand the tremendous impact of