in2ebook Chapter 582 Moon God Dragon Selene
Chapter 582 Moon God Dragon Selene
Chapter 582 Moon God Dragon Selene
After the death hunt, Nirvana, planted with various green plants and flowers, resembled a dead city in the sky, with fallen dead leaves and a thick aura of death everywhere.
In the central area, red and blue light flickered, and a thick divine aura condensed into a spherical barrier, protecting everyone inside from the reaping of the Death Hunt.
The barrier's surface shimmered with iridescent light, and red and blue light patterns moved slowly like living things, resembling an inverted glass bowl that clearly separated death and life.
Inside the barrier, the air remained warm and moist, and the grass at their feet retained its vibrant green color, creating a stark and glaring contrast with the deathly stillness outside.
"Natsu, take a closer look at the situation. Approaching this guy rashly is extremely dangerous."
Chess grabbed Natsu's scarf and lifted him into the air like a chick.
At this moment, Natsu no longer possessed the surging excitement of battle he had just displayed. His pupils had shrunk to pinpoints, his forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat, his lips were slightly pale, and he seemed to have had all his strength drained away.
The moment the black energy erupted from Zeref's body, he felt the aura of death with perfect clarity.
It was a tremor that went straight to the depths of his soul, as if an invisible hand had gripped his heart, or as if he had fallen into a bottomless ice cave, with bone-chilling cold all around.
"He truly is the man I think about day and night—"
Seeing Natsu and the Fairy Tail crew safe and sound, Zeref's lifeless eyes brightened slightly.
His tone was filled with obvious emotional fluctuations, including joy, admiration, and a hint of undisguised envy.
That was a power he could never possess—the power to protect others.
"Screw you!" Chase finally couldn't hold back anymore; veins bulged on his forehead and his temples throbbed.
He tossed the bewildered Natsu back to his companions, making no attempt to hide his disdain and impatience. "Spit it out if you have something to say, or get back here and stop tarnishing my reputation!"
"Sorry, I was just too excited."
Realizing he had "offended" someone, Jelf tried to calm himself down.
He paused, as if gathering his thoughts, and continued, "After all, you can not only ignore Ankhseram's curse, but you can also do with ease what I have been pursuing my whole life."
He was referring to the fact that Acreya had returned safely.
Some members of Fairy Tail couldn't see the truth clearly, and some were too lazy to investigate further, but as a dark mage who witnessed the whole process, Zeref was certain that Chase used some kind of incomprehensible resurrection method, rather than some "phoenix blood essence".
The reason he stepped into the abyss of black magic and developed forbidden magic such as the R system and the Eclipse Gate was that he wanted to resurrect his beloved younger brother!
More importantly, the fact that the other party so directly played with life and death without being cursed by Ankhseram made Zeref even more convinced that Chase was the one who could free him from endless suffering!
"Get to the point. Back on Tenrou Island, didn't the Dark Magician point you in the right direction?" Chase had no patience for idle chatter or reminiscing. He crossed his arms and stared directly at Zeref.
It's entirely understandable that the Northern Continent was restless during the two and a half years they spent in the future.
With the disappearance of the black dragon Acnologia, the five cowardly dragons that have been hiding for over four hundred years will surely emerge and cause trouble.
But it's a bit puzzling that the Western Continent also launched various actions.
Because the Western Continent is not as balanced as Ishgar, there is only one strongest ruler, namely the Alvarez Empire.
It was Zeref who established the Alvarez Empire. Without his word, the Imperial Legion, led by the Twelve Aegis, would certainly not have undertaken a military operation that forced Ishgar to establish the Ten Councils to confront them!
"Yes, the direction pointed out by that senior in the demonic path is indeed feasible. Over the past two years, I have also made some small progress, but—"
At this point, Zeref clenched his fist slightly, a complex look flashing deep in his eyes. "With my current physical condition and energy, I am far from being able to completely transform the forbidden curse into controllable power."
"So you need unlimited magic?" Chase asked knowingly.
Well, after going around in such a big circle, we've finally returned to the original body—no, to the fairy's heart, which is Lumen Starshine.
This forbidden object, hidden deep beneath the guild's walls, possesses power sufficient to overturn the world.
Jelf was taken aback, his body stiffening slightly. He clearly hadn't expected that the conclusion he had painstakingly researched for two years would be seen through at a glance.
A flicker of surprise flashed in those lifeless eyes, which then turned into deep admiration: "As expected of someone favored by the gods, you were able to spot the core issue at a glance."
After speaking, his gaze bypassed Chess and landed on Makarov behind him. His eyes lingered on the black book for a moment before moving to the old man's gray face.
To obtain infinite magic power, one must seize the heart of a fairy, thus making war inevitable.
On the one hand, he desperately wanted to control Ankhseram's curse and live a normal life like Chase;
On the other hand, large-scale wars mean that countless lives will be lost.
He has clearly not reached the extreme mindset of the original work yet. He still cherishes all life and every living being in this world. Therefore, he is in a state of confusion and bewilderment, like a trapped beast in a thicket of thorns, caught between a rock and a hard place.
"What if I had a way to kill you?" Chase asked in a deep voice.
"Really?!" Zeref's face lit up with joy, his dim eyes instantly brightening.
However, the light quickly faded again. "You probably can't do that right now."
His voice carried a hint of bitterness and helplessness.
He had witnessed Chase's battle with the demonic phoenix. Although it was much stronger than when they first met two and a half years ago, it was still not strong enough to completely destroy him, who was under a curse.
Ankhseram's curse was like a leech, already fused with his soul, and ordinary power could not remove it.
"Just because it's not possible now doesn't mean it won't be possible in the future," Chase smiled and readily admitted.
Even Acnologia couldn't kill Zeref. Even with divine power, it would be very difficult for him to do so with his current strength, unless Osiris or Obelisk did it themselves.
But doing so would mean going head-to-head with Ankseram, and the uncertainties and risks were too great. He wouldn't easily touch this forbidden zone without being absolutely certain of success.
Upon hearing this, Zeref stared at him intently, and after a long silence, slowly said, "I am willing to believe you and temporarily abandon the direction of infinite magic, but please don't keep me waiting too long."
"Haha, don't worry, that day will come soon," Chase laughed.
And so, a continental war that was very likely to break out over Fairy Tail was averted.
Chase, who knew all of Zeref's information, was perfectly aware of the situation, but his companions, including Makarov, were somewhat confused.
One second they're all lovey-dovey and longing for each other, and the next they suddenly jump to topics like infinite magic and whether you can kill me. This rapid shift is really a bit confusing.
The only thing that's certain is that the relationship between these two is indeed quite complicated.
"thank you."
With anticipation growing, Jelf bowed deeply to Chase, his waist bent low, his black and white robe trailing on the ground, and his ahoge (cowlick) drooping down.
He then slowly rose, his gaze sweeping over Natsu before landing on the Book of End in Makarov's hand.
"As for the book of the end—"
"I'll leave it to you for safekeeping for now, but it's best not to try to peek inside, and definitely don't even think about destroying it. You'll definitely regret it if you do."
Ignoring the strange looks on Makarov and the others' faces, after explaining the matter of the Book of End, Zeref looked up at the dark night sky. The full moon hung high, the stars twinkled, and the night breeze gently caressed his robes.
"If I survive, Mr. Chase, I will be waiting for you in the Alvarez Empire."
As soon as he finished speaking, black mist emanated from Zeref's body. The mist dissipated with the wind, and his figure, along with the extremely unsettling aura of death, vanished.
The air became fresh again, with only the faint sound of withered leaves swirling on the ground and the rising and falling breaths of my companions.
"Chase, what's going on?"
Makarov approached Chess and asked with a serious expression, "Is that guy really the Dark Mage Zeref? How do you know him, and how does he have infinite magic power—"
It concerns the safety of the entire magical world; the slightest misstep could unleash a catastrophic storm, and he simply cannot ignore it.
Lucy and the others also crowded around with curiosity, all looking at Chess.
Having no concept of "dark magicians," they were more interested in hearing some gossip about Chess.
"Sir, I'll report the details to you when we get back."
Chase's tense nerves did not relax after Jelf's departure; instead, he became even more acutely aware of something unusual.
He scratched his head in frustration, gazing at the distant night sky. "This commotion has gotten a bit out of hand. It seems to have attracted some formidable individual."
"What a formidable fellow?" Makarov frowned slightly.
Just as he was about to ask further, the old man's pupils suddenly contracted, and his white eyebrows almost twitched, as if he had sensed something dangerous.
Roar!
Almost at the same time, a deep and clear dragon roar resounded throughout the night sky.
The terrifying magic descended like a storm, the oppressive force crushing over everyone's body as if it were a tangible force, making them involuntarily want to bow down and submit.
That's... the roar of a dragon?!
Everyone's expression changed drastically, especially the members of the Sirius Group who had experienced the Sirius Island crisis.
Although the dragon's roar sounded different from that of the black dragon Acnologia, the innate ferocity of the dragons in the Fairy Tail world still stirred up rather unpleasant memories in their hearts.
Natsu, Gajeel, and Wendy, the three Dragon Slayer mages, were the first to react, suddenly looking up and all glancing in the direction Zeref had been staring at before leaving.
Under the star-studded night sky, a black dot approached at an astonishing speed, leaving a blurry afterimage in the air.
In just a few breaths, the enormous body completely obscured the full moon. Moonlight spilled out from the edge of the figure, outlining a huge and ferocious silhouette, shrouding the entire Nirvana in shadow.
Whoosh!
As the dragon came to an abrupt stop above Nirvana, a tearing gale swept in, causing everyone's clothes to flutter wildly.
Bathed in the cold moonlight, the dragon's true form was clearly revealed:
Its entire body was covered in light-colored dragon scales, and soft white fur grew under its canine-shaped head. Two rows of fangs peeked out from its slightly open mouth, gleaming with a chilling light.
Two long, golden horns extend upwards and backwards in a crescent shape, while eight furry dragon tails sway gently in the moonlight. One of the main tails is covered with hard dragon scales, revealing a faint elegance and nobility.
Rather than a dragon, this thing is more like a gigantic nine-tailed fox!
"Moon Goddess Dragon Selene—" Chase's gaze narrowed slightly.
This was the second time he had faced the Five Dragons, who claimed their power had long surpassed that of Acnologia.
Compared to his encounter with the Flame God Dragon Igunia during his ten-year mission, his magical power and vision have undergone a qualitative leap, allowing him to see many things he couldn't see before.
It must be said that after more than four hundred years of accumulation, in terms of the sheer volume of magic power, although there is still some distance to go, the Moon Dragon in front of us is indeed very close to Acnologia in the Tenrou Island stage, and the sense of oppression is undeniably strong.
But that's about it.
After all, Acnologia's most overpowered feature is its magic immunity and ability to absorb all attributes. If you take that into account, even if all five Divine Dragons attacked together, they probably wouldn't be enough to defeat it!
As for why Luna Dragon suddenly appeared here, it's obvious that he was attracted by his battle with the demonic phoenix. The battlefield still retains the aura of the Destroyer Dragon Gandora and the Red-Eyes Black Dragon.
Perhaps it was by chance that they passed through Ishgar, or perhaps it was through the spatial magic that allowed them to travel freely between different worlds.
Thinking of this, Chase glanced at Nirvana out of the corner of his eye, who had not triggered the Light of Good and Evil, and thought to himself that it was a pity.
Although he didn't show any obvious hostility, the Moon Dragon in front of him made him feel immense pressure, making it undoubtedly a very good target for card acquisition.
However, the magic stored in his heart was largely depleted in the battle against the demonic phoenix, and after using Monster Resurrection to revive Eclair, it was practically empty.
If a conflict breaks out with the Moon Dragon here, the chances of winning are almost zero!
However, Chase wasn't too worried about the other party suddenly launching an attack, because he still had a trump card to save his life: the Stamina Enhancer Super Z, which could instantly replenish mana!
It may not be able to sustain long-duration, high-intensity battles, but it's barely enough to summon Sky Dragons or Titans.
Now, let's see if the Moon God Dragon Selene will behave himself.