"As expected of the super rookie that Chairman Makarov mentioned."
Gildarts chuckled and wiped his mouth, saying, "You actually managed to detect my presence."
"I heard that during the Nirvana mission, you single-handedly defeated the entire Oración Seis."
"I'm curious to know, where do you come from, someone as powerful as you, and why did you join Fairy Tail?"
"Don't worry, I will decide what to do next based on your reply."
The words, though few, carried a strange sense of vicissitude.
The air flowing through the surrounding streets suddenly seemed to freeze.
An indescribable pressure emanated from Gildarts ' body.
A profound magical power was intentionally or unintentionally overflowing from it.
This instantly intensified the already oppressive atmosphere.
Surrounded by this locked aura, Bai Yu smiled and took a swig of wine.
Indeed, Gildarts can be regarded as the soul of Fairy Tail.
This kind of behavior is sure to attract fans.
He's usually carefree and never makes a fuss.
If something really happens...
He rushed over without stopping, taking on the trouble himself.
This undoubtedly earned Bai Yu's utmost respect.
However, compared to this kind of admiration...
Bai Yu was even happier that Gildarts had given him a chance to make a move.
Gildarts paused for a moment, and in that instant, he seemed to notice a slight change in Bai Yu's expression.
The next moment, before Gildarts could react, Bai Yu moved first.
"Let's fight this battle first and deal with these trivial matters later."
"By the way, who are you? I'll cut you down first!"
Gildarts was stunned and couldn't quite process what was happening.
Just a moment ago, they were still calling each other seniors.
How can you say you don't know anyone now?
However, upon closer examination, this excuse for taking action is utterly ridiculous!
I don't know you, but you've been secretly following me. I'll chop you up.
This is perfectly normal!
Faced with this bizarre logic, Gildarts quickly came to his senses.
Bai Yu had already arrived ahead of him, placing his right hand in front of him from a distance.
The next moment, a massive surge of air pressure exploded out.
" Rokushiki Ogi: Qi Surge!"
Bang!
Gildarts raised his hands to block the air, and was instantly propelled into the air by the massive blast wave.
However, before he could react, Bai Yu appeared in front of him like a ghost.
The katana he held, shrouded in endless golden light, charged straight at him.
" Raging Dragon Dankū Slash!"
Gildarts' expression changed instantly, and with another twist of his left hand, Guard directly in front of him.
Bang!
A dark shadow, like a shooting star, streaked across the void and landed diagonally on an open space outside the town.
The enormous impact swept outwards like a tidal wave.
Even the earth cracked and crumbled in response.
Amidst the swirling sand and dust, Bai Yu's figure flashed once more, swiftly closing in.
As soon as he passed through the sandstorm, the katana in his hand once again erupted with dazzling sword energy, transforming into a dazzling Phantom Sword Dance of phantoms that tore through everything as it charged straight into the center of the swirling sandstorm.
However, the barrage of slashes that swept across the sky suddenly stopped just as it approached the center of the sandstorm.
The sandstorm that had enveloped the sky and earth dissipated instantly.
" Crush!"
Boom!
An invisible force struck, shattering the waves in response.
The incoming Phantom Sword Dance was instantly Crush.
Even the ground beneath their feet was being disintegrated inch by inch.
Amidst the ruins, a figure with a stubble-covered face still stood firm in place.
Compared to before, however, there was a clear increase in fighting spirit on his face.
"As expected of the strongest newcomer that Chairman Makarov mentioned, if you didn't dislike being chairman, Chairman Makarov would really be willing to hand over the chairmanship to you."
Gildarts remained composed and said with a smile.
"When I came to find you, the president had already told me that the first thing you would do was definitely find an excuse to beat me up."
"It seems that in your eyes, I am a target worth cutting down."
"But before we start fighting, could you buy me a drink first? Otherwise, this battle might take a while!"
Gildarts, known as the strongest S-Class Mage in Fairy Tail, is a force to be reckoned with.
Otherwise, in the original story, Makarov would not have handed over the position of commander to Gildarts.
Gildarts is not qualified to take on SSS-Class 100-Year Quest alone.
That was a task that was said to have been accomplished by no one in the last hundred years.
Gildarts's ability to accept the challenge speaks volumes about his strength and earns him recognition.
At the same time, they should be able to return alive after accepting a mission.
This further demonstrates that his abilities are extraordinary.
Moreover, Gildarts ' magic is hailed as a superior level of Crush Magic.
It can Crush and disintegrate all people and things.
In the original work, Gildarts used this technique to break Natsu into countless porcelain dolls.
Break down magic into magical particles.
It can be said that this magic, in Gildarts ' hands, has already been developed to a level that is infinitely close to its ultimate potential.
According to Bai Yu's standards.
This is indeed a target worth cutting.
You are qualified to drink this wine!
Bai Yu smiled, pulled a bottle of liquor from his waist, and tossed it to Gildarts.
Seeing this, Gildarts, who was also a drunkard, couldn't help but brighten up.
Just as he reached out to accept the wine, an indescribable sense of danger washed over him.
" Draw Sword!"
The invisible, high-speed slash caused Gildarts' expression to change abruptly.
I never expected that Bai Yu would even take advantage of such a small loophole.
Before he could even grip the bottle tightly, the magic within him surged once more.
Crush!
Bang!
A punch was thrown, a lightning-fast strike that shattered instantly.
The two enormous forces collided, creating a massive shockwave that swept across the entire area.
As the dust storm was dispersed...
Bai Yu looked at Gildarts and couldn't help but smile.
"Sorry, senior, I've found a way to cut you down!"
Looking at the empty wine bottle that had shattered on the ground.
Gildarts was momentarily stunned.
What the hell is this?!
He wouldn't even part with a bottle of wine, so he planned to use this as a pretext to trick himself.
Could it be that I, a senior figure in this profession, am not even worth a bottle of wine?
However, what concerned Gildarts even more was what Bai Yu had just said.
Through this simple trial, he found the way to break the Crush Magic.
Isn't that a bit ridiculous?
At least, in Gildarts's eyes, aside from the terrifying being he encountered while carrying out the 100-Year Quest.
But no one has ever dared to say such a thing to him.
Forget about the existence of the Ten Wizard Saints, Gildarts even believed that the so-called Four Heavenly Kings of Ishgar couldn't possibly say such a thing.
Thinking about this, Gildarts became a little curious about how much Bai Yu had drunk to be able to say such a thing.