Nirvana's first stage activated after Jellal's failed suicide attempt. Drake looked at Zero, whose expression remained unchanged, and clench
Nirvana's first stage activated after Jellal's failed suicide attempt.
Drake looked at Zero, whose expression remained unchanged, and clenched his fist.
Nirvana's first stage reversed yin and yang; suppressed good or evil was released.
Zero was a pure madman; he wouldn't change. He was irredeemable.
Drake knew this; his resolve to defeat him was unshaken.
Zero wanted to quickly eliminate this obstacle and claim Nirvana.
Nirvana's activation broke the stalemate; they both charged.
Zero's combat ability far surpassed Brain's, but he was still inferior to Drake.
Combat ability encompasses more than just magical power and spells; mentality, experience, and skill are also crucial factors.
Zero assumed Drake, a young man, lacked the skill and experience to match him; he believed he could easily defeat Drake if he fought seriously.
However, he was unaware that Drake had traversed numerous worlds, battling a wide array of formidable foes.
Therefore, even with Zero unleashing his full power, he was unable to break through Drake's superior defenses.
Drake, trailing a long plume of flames, engaged Zero in a fierce and fast-paced battle, moving swiftly above the already collapsed cave.
At one point, Zero unleashed a barrage of ghostly apparitions, launching them from the air towards Drake.
Drake spread his arms wide, and a torrent of raging flames coalesced before him. Under Drake's precise control, the flames surged towards the countless ghostly apparitions.
If Laxus could develop new techniques, Drake certainly could as well.
The foundation of Dragon Slayer magic lies in the power of the dragon; techniques such as Fire Dragon's Iron Fist are merely applications of this inherent power.
Therefore, as long as one possesses sufficient control over the dragon's power, a multitude of techniques can be employed at will.
This particular technique was one that Drake had developed, drawing inspiration from a certain taijutsu ninja. Its name was…
"[Morning Peacock!]"
The dazzling fireballs, resembling the radiant plumage of a peacock's tail, collided with the countless ghostly apparitions, exploding in a spectacular display of fiery fireworks.
Simultaneously, as the fireballs and ghostly apparitions clashed, Drake and Zero resumed their close-quarters combat.
Drake sidestepped Zero's swift hand blade, then delivered a powerful blow to Zero's abdomen without hesitation.
Zero, gritting his teeth and suppressing the urge to vomit, retaliated with a heavy blow to Drake's face, his fist enveloped in dark magic.
Drake took half a step back, then retaliated with a counterpunch that sent Zero flying backward.
Unable to contain himself any longer, Zero spat out a mouthful of blood.
"You cannot stop me. The world of Zero will inevitably descend upon all!"
As he spoke, Zero's hands began to gather a visible surge of immense magical power. As he moved his arms, a magical arc formed before him.
"I shall bring an end to this history and usher in the Zero Era!"
With Zero's declaration, a blinding flash of light, devoid of any discernible visual detail, erupted, and then, one after another, countless screaming ghostly apparitions materialized before Drake's eyes.
"Gate of Ghostly Screams, open!"
"[Genesis—Zero!]"
Zero's command had the effect of actually opening the gates of hell itself; countless screaming ghostly apparitions struggled to emerge from the newly opened portal.
The magic Zero now unleashed was unlike anything Drake had witnessed before. Drake's entire field of vision was completely filled with the ghostly apparitions, giving the impression that he had been transported to another world entirely.
Zero smirked triumphantly. "Travelers of Zero! Devour this boy's soul, memories, and very existence!"
…
In the distance, Natsu and the others had reunited with Erza. As skilled mages, they all sensed the terrifying magical energy being unleashed by Zero.
Jura clenched his fists tightly. "The sheer magnitude of this magical power… that Brain… he undoubtedly possesses strength that surpasses even that of a Ten Wizard Saint! We must hasten to Mr. Drake's aid!"
Unlike Jura, the members of Fairy Tail remained remarkably calm and composed.
Natsu declared, "Even though our opponent is exceptionally strong, Drake, I assure you, will not be defeated!"
Erza added, "Indeed. We have unwavering faith in Drake. Regardless of the nature of the enemy, as long as he has declared his intention to handle it, he will undoubtedly emerge victorious!"
Carla, completely unaware of the situation, opened her mouth in astonishment. "Are these people… mad?"
Happy, brimming with pride, declared, "This… this is Fairy Tail!"
…
Confronted by a scene that resembled the very gates of hell, Drake let out a hearty laugh.
"Now this is becoming truly interesting!"
With those words, Drake summoned Happy and performed a Spirit Takeover!
As the Blazing Dragon King, Drake's body erupted in a torrent of raging flames, instantly incinerating the surrounding ghostly apparitions.
The triumphant smirk vanished from Zero's face, for he could sense that his own magic was being ignited by Drake's flames.
And within the wave of ghostly apparitions that had previously filled Zero's vision, a crimson light began to emerge.
"[Dragon Slayer Secret Art—Crimson Lotus Blazing Blade!]"
Since Zero had unleashed his most powerful technique, Drake decided not to waste any more time.
A wave of flames, resembling the very act of creation itself, cleaved through the spectral world, instantly vaporizing Zero's dark magic and revealing his physical form.
Drake closed the distance, delivering a powerful punch to Zero's chest.
"Take your foolish and arrogant ambitions with you as you disappear into oblivion!"
As Drake spoke, a tempest of raging flames erupted from his fist, engulfing Zero completely. The force of the explosion sent Zero hurtling backward.
Drake looked down at the charred, blackened form lying on the ground. Sensing the absence of any remaining magical energy, he released both the Spirit Takeover and Dragon Force.
Zero's life flame had been extinguished. Let this man, burdened by countless sins, meet his end here.
Drake stood atop the now-enlarged Happy, soaring towards the pillar of light in the distance.
As soon as Drake approached the vicinity of the light pillar, the ground began to heave and undulate. From the air, Drake could clearly see a dilapidated city rising from beneath the earth.
This was the ancient city where the Nebit tribe had once resided, and it was also the very core of the forbidden magic, Nirvana.
Drake spotted figures moving below and immediately jumped from Happy's back.
Drake performed a dramatic aerial descent, landing directly in front of the allied forces. The now-diminished Happy landed gently on Drake's shoulder.
Erza spoke, "You've done well. The leader of Oracion Seis should be dealt with, correct?"
Drake waved his hand dismissively. "While it required a bit more effort than anticipated, the matter has been resolved. Now, all that remains is to deal with this… and then this mission will be officially concluded!"
Hibiki spoke, "According to the data we've gathered, the six tentacles extending from the base of Nirvana are the structures through which it absorbs magical energy from the earth. In other words, they are its most vital energy systems. By destroying them, we can cause the magic to collapse.
However, it's crucial to understand that destroying a single tentacle will be insufficient; the remaining tentacles will absorb magical energy to repair the damaged areas. We must destroy all six tentacles simultaneously."
If someone were controlling Nirvana, they would have to contend with its destructive power, but in its current, uncontrolled state, Nirvana was essentially a sitting duck.
After assigning each member of the allied forces a specific tentacle to destroy, they, with Hibiki's magical support, simultaneously destroyed the core magic crystals located at the base of each of the six tentacles.
Nirvana began to collapse, and the joint extermination operation involving the four guilds was thus brought to a successful conclusion.
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