Zongman: All Heavens and Worlds Begin with the Devil's Curse

He could hardly imagine any possibility that Erza could lose.

But that's the reality, and he has no choice but to accept it.

Fortunately, Erza was not seriously injured, but she looked a little strange, with a somewhat lonely and dejected expression.

Grey wondered if she was somewhat frustrated and disheartened, but Erza was not that kind of woman.

“Don’t get excited, I just…” Gerald paused, “I’ve come to visit an old friend.”

Moonlight streamed through the window.

Erza had a dream.

It was as if she had returned to the Tower of Paradise, and the familiar boy reappeared before her, solemnly clenching his fist and shouting at her:

"Stand up, Erza! Tears won't do you any good!"

She woke up with a start and threw back the blanket, which was pale gray in the moonlight. A tall shadow was cast on the edge of her bed.

"Are you awake?" The person seemed to have been waiting for a long time.

Chapter 365 The Second Day

That's life.

Beneath the surface of a lively and bustling event, everyone has a side of themselves that is unknown to others.

Those are the memories of the past, of life, etched into the past and rarely mentioned again after many years.

Gerald and Erza are old acquaintances.

From their short stature, the two were both slaves of the Tower of Paradise. The boy who redeemed the other back then finally defeated the girl, who was also his rival, on the field many years later.

The infirmary was quiet, with only the moonlight witnessing the moment.

Perhaps Jellal revealed his identity to Erza, or perhaps he didn't, but that no longer matters.

Gerald's past life has been rewritten, and he now lives in this world with a different identity.

The next day.

As the sun climbed higher, it heralded the arrival of the second day of the competition.

The vast arena was once again ignited with passion.

With yesterday's experience, the level of anticipation in this arena is rising higher every day.

"Welcome, everyone from the kingdom. Today is the second day of the main competition. The basic scoring rules remain unchanged. However, some of the rules for today's main competition will be changed later," the commentator announced according to procedure.

"Here it comes, the second day of the main competition!" The audience's atmosphere was immediately stirred up.

"What are the specific rules for today?" someone asked, full of doubt.

"Roar! Blood flows like a river!" Yet some remain faithful to their vows until the very end.

Various discussions and opinions were intertwined, and the devil's tail, which was at the heart of all the discussions, was naturally the focus of all of them.

Today's competition and battle were different from yesterday's, carrying a somewhat different feel.

Because... Ximu has finally been unsealed.

All eyes were on him.

He made a name for himself in his first appearance, and with his playing restrictions lifted today, everyone is looking forward to Ximu's performance.

This guy is very strong, there's no doubt about that.

His glimpse into celestial magic within the aerial labyrinth was enough to place him among the top teams and contestants.

Ximu seemed to enjoy this feeling quite a bit.

Under the gaze of the crowd, he responded with a smile.

Yesterday was the first day of the main competition. After returning to the forest, he had another briefing with Zhou Lan.

Anyway, nowadays, as long as my brother gets some magic power, no matter what kind of attribute it is, he has to give it to him in the end.

Ximu actually quite enjoyed this feeling.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please send out your representative contestants to prepare for the main competition on the second day, which is our second all-around competition!"

The commentators, as always, urged each team on.

Soon, having learned from their previous experience, the eight contestants calmly stepped out of their respective teams.

Following the signs, they arrived at a street, where both sides were already filled with dense crowds waving colorful flags.

"The second race, the tank race!" The commentator finally began announcing the rules, "The requirement is that you must stay on the tank and use any means necessary to be the first to reach the finish line!"

A series of wooden chariot platforms were connected by iron chains to form a long line, and eight contestants were sent onto the platforms.

Compared to the aerial maze in the first round of the competition, this competition seems to have been intentionally elevated to a more intense and closely contested level.

Natsu from Fairy Tail and Haku from Sabertooth, who now seem to be about the same size as Westwood, are surprisingly able to support a new guild, along with all sorts of other guild members.

And Ximu, yes, he has indeed made another appearance.

The opportunity to compete is especially important.

Not only can it increase your own team's score, but it can also give you the opportunity to suppress the scores of other guilds.

Compared to one-on-one duels, competitions are indeed a good opportunity to earn points.

Of course, Ximu is even more qualified for this job.

"Alright! Repeat after me, three, two, one, the second round of the competition begins!" At the commentator's command, the chariots beneath the eight riders immediately began to move.

The chains were taut, like a train moving at high speed.

Soon, all the audience members were stunned for a moment.

Just as they were waiting for the contestants to show their skills, two of them collapsed.

Natsu and White Dragon clung tightly to the edge of the tank platform, white foam coming out of their mouths, their eyes blurry, looking extremely uncomfortable.

"Uh..." The commentator paused for a moment, then realized, "It seems that these two players seem to be... a little carsick?"

As a dragon slayer mage, getting motion sickness is perfectly reasonable.

These two are now in this predicament.

Dragon Slayer Mages can identify a wide range of things as means of transportation, and clearly, the chariot beneath their feet is one of them.

Even though they tried their best to control themselves, they could only hold onto their bodies in a daze to avoid being thrown off the tank.

"Well, at least we have two fewer opponents right from the start." Ximu spread his hands, looking helpless.

He was actually planning in his head how to defeat his future great general.

I didn't expect that I wouldn't have to do anything myself this time.

"It's a pity, but there's nothing we can do about it." On stage, the commentator said with great regret, "That's the downside of being a Dragon Slayer Mage, but unfortunately, the competition rules cannot be announced in advance."

"So it looks like the last two spots in this competition have already been reserved?" another commentator chimed in.

"I regret to inform you that this is the case."

On the chariot, Ximu stood firmly in the center of the platform.

Nowadays, he possesses a certain composure that remains unmoved even when faced with overwhelming winds.

His gaze swept across the area.

"Who wants to compete with me?" Ximu said confidently with a smile.

Some people remained silent on the tank platform, but clenched their fists.

I vaguely remember what their president said in private last night when they were discussing tactics.

"In tomorrow's competition, that guy named Ximu will most likely make an appearance. Conserve your strength and avoid a direct confrontation with him. At worst, compete for second place with other players. Later, plan to break through by targeting the other members of his guild..."

That's roughly what we discussed when we were strategizing last night.

Therefore, no one refuted Ximu's words.

"Tch, boring. I thought you guys would be more spirited." Ximu shrugged helplessly.

Suddenly, a smile appeared on his lips, as if he had thought of something.

"I see. You want to wait for me to leave first, and then snatch second place? Although it's not very courageous, it's not a bad tactic."

Ximu easily saw through the tactics of the other guilds in today's competition, but at the same time, he seemed to have come up with an even more fun and infuriating idea.

"Unfortunately, second place was also taken by my Lord Ximu." Ximu smiled wickedly, "along with his great general."

Chapter 366 It's too late for regrets

Ximu reached out and pulled.

Dizzy Natsu was held in mid-air by his magic. Just as everyone was wondering, he said indifferently, "Since you all want to compete for second place, then I, Lord Ximu, will designate the second place."

And so, his figure flashed continuously, and no one could catch up with him.

In terms of speed, he is enhanced by numerous magical spells, propelling him to such extreme speeds that only a series of afterimages can be seen.

Finally, when Natsu regained consciousness, the world before him was no longer a blurry mess.

He looked at the rankings above his head and scratched his head in confusion.

"Huh? How did I get second place?" He was completely confused, then suddenly burst into a hearty laugh. "So the competition was this easy!"

There was a moment of silence on the sidelines.

They really got ripped off, and now they're acting innocent even after getting the benefit.

Out of respect for Ximu's abilities, the second day of the competition ended without any major incidents.

As for Ximu, he didn't care at all who was behind him.

In any case, they were all just stepping stones to his fame, as well as the questions and answers that would ultimately determine his fate.

In short, to the noble demon lord, they are nothing more than NPCs.

"Boss, I think I'll still participate in the combat portion tomorrow. They're all avoiding me." After leaving the competition street, Ximu found Zhou Lan, who was watching the show with a smile in the stands.

"Sure, whatever makes you happy." Zhou Lan was equally indifferent.

He knew what Ximu was thinking.

This guy is eager to show his strength, rather than facing a bunch of guys who can only hide and avoid fighting for the sake of tactics.

Although, as things stand, this tactic is actually not a problem.

Those elders and senior members have a keen eye, but when it comes to their own contestants, they suffer some frustration.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

After all, not long ago, these association presidents had just suffered a humiliation at the hands of President Zhou Lan.

Everyone knows that this guild called Devil's Tail has now become famous throughout the Kingdom of Fiore.

Whether or not it will seize the title of the number one guild in this first Grand Magic Games, it is already a foregone conclusion.

As for where its future potential will reach, no one can predict.

After the competition, the battle began, with each guild's opponent determined by drawing lots.

This time, the demon's tail struck the raven's tail.

There is a certain connection between these two guilds.

As the founder, Nishiki, the first president of Devil Tail, resigned from Fairy Tail.

On the other side, the chairman of Raven Tail is Ivan, Makarov's son and Laxus's biological father. He also left Fairy Tail, but unlike Nishiki, Ivan and Makarov have a very bad relationship.

He was a dark-bearded man who looked somewhat rough and brutish, with his eyes always slanted upwards, giving him an arrogant air.

The last time Laxus betrayed Fairy Tail, it was he who orchestrated it.

However, after the rebellion was quelled by Westwood, Laxus came to his senses and his attempts to contact Ivan privately ended in displeasure.

In the audience, Ivan looked at the draw results, a ruthless look on his face.

“My son, you neither want to stay in Fairy Tail nor follow me, but instead choose to join another new guild. It seems you are lacking some necessary education.”