Coast.
The originally calm sea surface began to boil at this moment.
"Gurgling..."
Countless bubbles emerged from the seabed, as if it had been boiled.
Large tracts of fish floated to the surface with their white bellies turned over. Some of them were even cooked, exuding a burst of meaty aroma.
"This... this is..."
Cana stood on the deck, staring at this scene in stunned silence.
"The sea water... is boiling?"
"How high the temperature must be?!"
She turned to look at the center of the island, which was already shrouded in red fire, and even the clouds in the sky burned through a big hole.
"That's that idiot Lu Chongwei!"
Makarov was so angry that his beard was shaking.
"I asked him to be the examiner! I didn't ask him to demolish the island!"
"If this continues, Tenrou Tree will be set on fire by him!"
Although he was cursing, Makarov's eyes flashed with shock.
Even though they are several kilometers apart, they can still cause such a strange phenomenon.
This boy's strength seems to have improved again.
The center of the battlefield.
Erza I feel like I am facing the sun directly.
Nothing could be seen in the field of vision except the dazzling red.
The air he breathed in was scalding hot, and his lungs felt as if they were on fire.
"Coming!"
Lu Chongwei's voice came from the sea of fire.
He wielded the sword with one hand, his movement seemed slow, but it carried an unparalleled power.
"Matsumi!"
"Huhuhu--!!!"
As the blade cuts across.
The surrounding flames seemed to be summoned and started to spin crazily.
A huge flame tornado was generated out of thin air, with a diameter of dozens of meters, completely enveloping Erza and Mirajane.
The flames swirled towards the sky, directly breaking through the dark clouds.
Looking from a distance, it looks like a pillar of fire connecting heaven and earth.
"Ahhhhhh--!!!"
Mirajane screamed in pain.
Even with the protection of Satan Soul, this high temperature is still unbearable for her.
Her magic shield was eroded by the flames, like ice and snow meeting a soldering iron, melting rapidly.
"Hold on! Mira!"
Erza roared.
She made a decision at this moment.
"Requip·Armor of the Flame Empress!"
There was a flash of light.
The red armor specially designed to restrain flames appeared on her body.
But this is not enough.
Facing Ryujin Jakka, Armor of the Flame Empress's resistance will not last long.
"Adamantine Shield!"
Erza held the shield in his left hand, and pulled Mirajane behind him with his right hand, using his body and shield to block the eye of the flame tornado.
"You must block it!"
"For S-Class! For the guild!"
"It's just to... impress him!"
Erza's eyes are extremely firm.
Even if the armor begins to turn red and soften.
Even if there are cracks on the shield.
Even if the consciousness begins to blur.
She is still like a mountain, never retreating.
The fire tornado raged for a full minute.
This minute, to the two of them, seemed as long as a century.
Finally.
Lu Chongwei Sheath the knife.
"Click."
The sound of the sword striking was heard.
The flames that filled the sky seemed to have had their souls sucked away, and instantly dissipated without a trace.
Only the devastated earth and the scorched earth that was still smoking were left behind.
The originally lush jungle has now turned into a bare wasteland. The ground has a strange glazed texture, which is a crystal formed by the soil being melted by high temperatures and then cooled.
In the center of this scorched earth.
The two figures are still standing.
Mirajane's demonic reception has been completely lifted.
Her eyes were closed tightly and she had already lost consciousness. The exhaustion of her magic power caused her to fall directly into a coma.
If Erza hadn't protected her at the last moment, I'm afraid she would have been burned to ashes by now.
And in front of her.
Erza still maintains the posture of raising the shield.
The "Armor of the Flame Empress" on her body has become tattered, with scorched marks everywhere. The "Adamantine Shield" that is said to be absolutely defensive is now covered with dense cracks, as if it will shatter with just a light touch.
Her legs were shaking, and blood dripped down her arms and fell to the ground, making a "sizzling" sound.
But she still stood.
Even if the consciousness has been blurred, even if the body has reached the limit.
She still didn't fall.
Lu Chongwei looked at this scene with admiration in his eyes.
He stepped forward and gently pushed the shield in Erza's hand.
"Wow--"
The already overwhelmed shield instantly shattered and turned into scrap metal.
Erza's body shook and he was about to fall down.
Lu Chongwei stretched out his hand and held her shoulders firmly.
"Well done, Erza."
Lu Chongwei's voice softened, with a hint of smile.
"I am proud to be able to persevere under my 'Matsumi', even if I lose my temper."
He glanced at Mirajane who was unconscious, and then at Erza who was still trying to open his eyes.
At this time, the bell ringing for the end of the assessment was heard in the distance.
"When--when--when--"
24 hours, here we go.
Lu Chongwei took a deep breath and announced loudly:
"I declare!"
"This time S-Class Mage Promotion Trial, those who passed--"
"Erza·Schukaletto!"
Hear this sentence.
Erza The tense nerve finally broke.
She looked at Lu Chongwei, smiled with difficulty, then her eyes darkened, and she completely fell into Lu Chongwei's arms.
"Hey, hey, don't sleep, it's very heavy."
Lu Chongwei complained, but his hands honestly held her up.
He glanced at Mirajane on the ground again.
"Oh, I really owe you."
Lu Chongwei shook his head helplessly and carried Mirajane on his shoulder with one hand.
Hold one in your left hand and carry one on your right shoulder.
Lu Chongwei is like a hunter returning home with a full load, stepping on the scorched earth and walking towards the seaside.
seaside.
Makarov and Cana were pacing back and forth anxiously.
After Magic Crystal broke, they knew nothing about the situation inside.
I saw that the pillar of fire soaring into the sky disappeared, but no one came out yet.
"Why haven't you come out yet? Something really happened, right?"
Cana bit her nails with a worried look on her face.
"Don't be so clumsy!"
Makarov glared at her, but his hand holding the crutch was trembling slightly.
Just then.
At the edge of the wasteland in the distance, a figure slowly appeared.
Lu Chongwei walked over slowly with two wounded people.
"Hey, old man, is the boat still there?"
Lu Chongwei shouted from afar.
"I'm hungry, do you have anything to eat?"
Seeing this scene, Makarov finally felt relieved.
"You brat! You still know how to come back!"
Makarov smiled and cursed, but the corners of his eyes were a little moist.
On the return ship.
In the lounge, the warm light dissipated the chill.
Erza slowly opened his eyes.
What comes into view is the familiar ceiling, and Lu Chongwei sitting aside peeling an apple.
"Are you awake?"
Lu Chongwei Pass the peeled apple.
"Eat something to replenish your strength."
Erza propped up his body and felt as if his whole body was falling apart.
She took the apple and took a bite. It was crisp and sweet.
"Lu Chongwei..."
Erza looked at him, his eyes twinkling.
"Did I... really pass?"