Fairy Tail: I Am the God

Chi Lian's expression grew increasingly grim. He looked at Rong'er's delicate and petite profile and her tall and slender figure, and without any hesitation, he let out a cold snort. With a dark face, he turned and left without saying a word, leaving the crowd behind him looking at each other in bewilderment.

After returning to her room, Chi Lian picked up a pestle and quickly found several medicinal herbs, threw them in, and began pounding them vigorously.

Soon, the aroma of medicine wafted out. However, upon closer inspection, the fragrance contained a somewhat pungent odor that was unpleasant to smell, as if it were poisonous.

Chi Lian added several more medicinal herbs one after another, grinding them carefully and meticulously. This time, the pungent smell became even stronger. Even a layman could clearly smell that something was wrong with the smell, and it probably wasn't a good medicine.

Chi Lian is indeed grinding poison here. Although it won't kill you, it will create the illusion of facial ulceration. Although this phenomenon will disappear quickly, it can really make people, especially girls, feel uncomfortable for a while.

After the medicine was prepared, Chi Lian would always take the initiative to serve the food. At the time, she did this simply because she wanted to put the medicine in Rong'er's food as a small punishment for her.

What Chi Lian didn't expect was that Rong'er was incredibly clever and cunning. Rong'er never touched the food Chi Lian brought her, so Chi Lian tried several times without success. What he didn't expect was that the medicine had a rather strong smell, and Rong'er could tell that something was wrong.

The repeated failures frustrated Chi Lian; so many poisons had been injected, yet none of them had worked. She decided to try a different method of poisoning.

Chi Lian sent Rong'er something under someone else's name. The item quickly reached Rong'er's hands.

Chapter 1212 The Invitation from the Kingdom of Fiore

When Duanmu Rong received the package, it was lunchtime, and everyone was there, urging her to open it.

Duanmu Rong didn't know what was inside, so naturally she wouldn't open it in front of so many people. She just joked around with them and wouldn't open it, which made Chi Lian, who was standing to the side, anxious.

After dinner, everyone dispersed to their rooms as usual, but Chi Lian found an excuse to stay behind. That night, Wei Zhuang was the one who cleaned up the dishes, so he was slower than everyone else.

In this way, Duanmu Rong, Wei Zhuang, and Chi Lian were together. Rong'er had nothing to do, so she left the dining hall first, with Wei Zhuang following behind her.

After walking a few steps, the package in Rong'er's arms accidentally fell out. The package was wrapped in paper, and the fall tore the outer paper apart, revealing the contents inside.

Rong'er was about to turn around and pick it up when Wei Zhuang, who was behind her, picked up the package first. Seeing that Wei Zhuang had actually picked it up, Chi Lian was about to stop him, but it was too late; Wei Zhuang's slender fingers had already picked up the package.

Suddenly, Wei Zhuang hissed and gasped, dropping what he was holding to the ground.

Inside the package was another very thin, opaque paper packet, so you couldn't see what was inside. Caught off guard, Wei Zhuang picked it up and held it in his hand, only to find that it was full of jumbled needles.

At this moment, Chi Lian rushed over from her position and, unsurprisingly, saw Wei Zhuang's injured palm and fingers.

Rong'er saw him rush up quickly, as if she knew what was going to happen. She naturally knew who did it, but since she had no evidence, she could only stomp her foot angrily, snort coldly, and take Wei Zhuang to get bandaged up.

Tianming obtained Gai Nie's sword manual and was so excited that he practiced like he was on steroids for several days. However, he had never been to school, not because his family was poor, but because reading was a real headache for him.

Tianming's initial enthusiasm quickly faded. When Gai Nie was around, he could barely muster the energy to practice swordsmanship, but now that Gai Nie was gone, he completely let himself go, avoiding swordsmanship practice whenever possible.

Actually, it's not Tianming's fault. He simply can't understand the sword manual. He used to have Gai Nie to guide him, but now he has no way to practice it on his own.

Gradually, he spent his days playing and frolicking with Shaoyu, bringing out all the games he used to play as a young nobleman, catching crickets and fighting crickets, having a great time every day.

Logically speaking, before leaving, Gai Nie instructed Leon to keep a close eye on Tianming's sword practice. Leon readily agreed, but he only watched the two of them play and joke around every day without ever saying a word to stop them. Gai Nie would probably be so angry that he would vomit blood if he knew.

In fact, Leon felt there was no need to watch him every day. He wasn't a perpetually decadent child; sooner or later he would realize how useless he was and start practicing swordsmanship.

Leon comes here every day simply because he's afraid Tianming will suddenly start practicing and he won't know who to turn to when he encounters something he doesn't understand. That's why he comes here every day.

Leon always felt that if Tianming was interested, he would naturally ask her. Even if he wasn't interested, it didn't matter, since he still had the cheat ability to protect her.

With the idea that Tianming would ask questions if he wanted to, and even if he didn't, he still had a cheat code, Leon sincerely and naturally felt that it was okay for Tianming to play around.

Chapter 1213 The Strange Events on Sirius Island, Mavis's Resurrection

The atmosphere became extremely tense. Everyone was harboring their own secrets and thoughts, each with their own desires, but they all kept these things buried in their hearts, never revealing them to outsiders. If outsiders knew, they would certainly have reservations. Everyone's mood began to sink.

The atmosphere in the room immediately became tense. Leon picked up his fingers and tapped them slowly on the table, lost in thought. He knew that everyone had their own agenda, and these people thought he hadn't noticed their movements.

In fact, Li knows everything, but he doesn't want to reveal these things, tear off the mask, or cause panic among everyone. As long as he discovers that this group has done something even more outrageous, he will definitely deal with it more severely.

Lyon really didn't intend to do anything to provoke everyone, but if these people kept pushing his limits, he really couldn't guarantee that his patience would hold out.

Leon sat in his chair, scrutinizing everyone with his shifty gaze, which made everyone very nervous. Whenever Leon's gaze lingered on someone for a moment, that person would be terrified, but still had to pretend to be very calm.

Looking at these people, Leon suddenly thought of the past, which made him somewhat agitated. His brows furrowed, and everyone, not knowing what had happened, began to tense up. If he were to lose his temper, none of them could withstand it. They had all witnessed his anger, and some lives would certainly be lost.

The reason these people are so afraid is because Leon's methods over the past few years have been extremely ruthless and decisive. This is why he was able to build such a large sect and gather everyone together. For a time, everyone in the martial arts world began to admire Leon. However, in terms of power, he has really put in a lot of effort.

Managing such a large sect is not easy for him. Every day is very tiring, but he will never show his hardship. He will only bury these worries in his heart. You know, people who are going to do great things must never easily show their emotions.

Everyone was terrified and sweating profusely, but they stood motionless, not daring to wipe the sweat from their foreheads with their sleeves. As time dragged on, some of them were practically standing on their knees, their legs about to give way. But Leon made no further move, and the group was truly suffering.

They wondered when this important figure would stop the interrogation and let them go, but there was nothing they could do. They couldn't go against such a powerful person as Leon.

However, what they didn't know was that Leon's mind wasn't on these people at all. Instead, he was thinking about his own affairs, the things that Ji Daren, Gai Nie, and Wei Zhuang had gone through decades ago. The scenes from the past were giving Leon a lot of trouble and headaches. There was just too much differential treatment now.

This must have made you feel incredibly miserable. Back then, Wei Zhuang really suffered a lot of injustice and was subjected to blatant unfair treatment, which dealt him many blows.

Chapter 1214 The World's Gift, Zeref's Departure

Before Ji Mingyi, the leader of the sect, Ji Daren and Wei Zhuang made an unbreakable pact and promised to be sworn brothers. From then on, their blood ties were stronger than water, and they would share both good times and bad. This became a legendary story. Their relationship was so close that many people could share the same pants. They helped each other improve and encouraged one another.

Even though the two became sworn brothers, Ji Mingyi didn't care too much about Wei Zhuang. He felt that Wei Zhuang was only approaching Ji Daren for some purpose, and otherwise he wouldn't have made such a move to become sworn brothers. This made Ji Mingyi very unhappy, and he had no good feelings towards Wei Zhuang.

Wei Zhuang knew, of course, that Ji Mingyi had no affection for him, but she didn't care. She felt that as long as she stayed by her brother's side and progressed together with him, nothing could stop her.

He felt that other people's opinions of him no longer mattered. As long as he was happy and did what he wanted, that was enough. As the saying goes, "A straight body casts a straight shadow." He was innocent and had no ulterior motives in getting close to his brother.

Wei Zhuang accompanied Ji Daren year after year, day after day, and their relationship gradually became inseparable. No one paid any attention to Wei Zhuang, and Wei Zhuang was even more indifferent, until one day something happened that made him very sad and created a rift in his heart.

One day, he and his brother Ji Daren went out on a mission. This mission was very difficult, and as expected, the enemy discovered their purpose and attacked them anyway.

They began to retreat in time, but the enemy quickly caught up with them and started to fight them. The two of them were struggling against so many enemies, and their energy was almost depleted. It was obvious that they were no match for these people. They couldn't outrun them either, so they had no choice but to grit their teeth and fight them.

The two men were breathing heavily, and they had suffered various injuries. Wei Zhuang looked at his brother with great concern and suddenly noticed an arrow shooting towards his brother's back. In a moment of urgency, he shielded his brother without hesitation, but the arrow struck him instead.

When Ji Daren heard his own voice, he was utterly bewildered. He turned around and saw Wei Zhuang suddenly lying on the ground with an arrow stuck in his chest, bleeding profusely. This terrified Ji Daren, who was completely at a loss and didn't know what to do. He had never expected such a thing to happen.

When people are in danger, they always unleash a certain potential in their bodies. So Ji Daren carried his friend and quickly ran towards the sect. His movement speed was so fast that the enemies behind him could no longer catch up. The enemies were very surprised, not expecting that Ji Daren, who had been moving very slowly just now, could now move so fast.

As soon as Ji Daren brought Wei Zhuang back to the sect, he immediately found someone to treat him. After a long period of treatment, Wei Zhuang was finally saved from the brink of death. Ji Daren breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but cry. It was hard to imagine that such a fierce and strong man would be so helpless and desperate in such a moment.

When Ji Mingyi learned that Wei Zhuang was injured, he was quite disdainful and even blamed Wei Zhuang for not being skilled enough in disguise, saying that Ji Daren had to protect him. Ji Daren had said many times that Wei Zhuang was injured because of him, but no one believed him, which made Wei Zhuang gradually feel sad.

Chapter 1215 Exchanging Rahu's Demonic Energy, Acnologia's Plans

"Heh, this is really interesting!" Leon sneered as he looked at the scenery before him. Heh, there's nothing truly fair in this world. Like two leaves on the same tree, they both grew from the same tree, yet their treatment is so different.

Ha, that Ji Daren, ha, he's receiving treatment different from Wei Zhuang, yet he feels perfectly at ease, without a single other emotion. This guy is exactly the kind of person people often talk about, well, shameless! But soon, Leon changed his mind.

Given this situation, what right do I have to blame or criticize anyone? Besides blaming and cursing those I dislike, what else can I do? I'll see far more of these injustices in the future. Aren't I being a bit too sentimental right now?

"Ha, but even so, what can be done?" Despite realizing this, Leon couldn't help but mutter to himself. And the scenery before him slowly began to blur and become indistinct…

"Tsk!" Leon, seemingly still secretly grumbling about what had just happened, couldn't help but sneer inwardly. This treatment and situation were certainly worth investigating. But then, a question arose in Leon's mind: What exactly has the situation become now? He had some guesses...

However, at the same time, something happened on Gai Nie's side, instantly stirring up a storm of emotions within him that he couldn't calm down for a long time. To understand this, we must turn the camera to the day Gai Nie returned to the Seven Kill Sect's old residence.

That day, Gai Nie quietly returned to the Seven Kill Sect's old residence alone. He had originally thought that by sneaking back this time, no one would find his whereabouts, and he might even gain something unexpected from the Seven Kill Sect. However, while something unexpected did happen, whether it was good or not was another matter entirely.

That day, Gai Nie secretly sneaked back to the old residence of the Seven Killers Sect. He cautiously observed the area for a while before finally seeing the familiar gate. Gai Nie was overjoyed, but he still carefully checked his surroundings. When he found that there was no one around, he tiptoed forward and quickly slipped inside.

However, as soon as Gai Nie locked the door, he turned around and was deeply shocked by the scene before him: was this really his old residence, the same old residence of the Seven Killings Sect that was rumored to exist? Looking at the ruins, Gai Nie felt a pang of sadness, unsure of how to best describe it.

In Gai Nie's eyes, the old mansion of the Seven Killings Sect was a scene of chaos and ruin. The finest sandalwood furniture was now broken and carelessly thrown on the ground, and the ornately carved objects were reduced to piles of fragments, having long lost their former nobility and elegance. Even the colors that once shone through seemed tinged with a hint of pity.

Chapter 1216 Acnologia's Craving for Power

"Tsk, why is it still like this?" Although this scene had existed before, when Gai Nie saw it with his own eyes, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise: This situation should not have occurred, but unexpectedly, this is what is happening in front of him now. It really is hard to explain.

Just as Gai Nie was reflecting on this, Wei Zhuang's movements gradually quickened. Gai Nie had only been there for a quarter of an hour when a voice came from behind him. Lost in his thoughts, Gai Nie didn't hear what the person was saying. However, he knew the person had a loud voice.

Hearing the voice, Gai Nie turned around and, sure enough, saw the person he had been waiting for—Wei Zhuang. That's right, Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang had arranged to meet here long ago, which was why Gai Nie chose to visit when no one was paying attention to the Seven Killers Sect's old residence.

Wei Zhuang's arrival, as promised, didn't stir much emotion in Gai Nie's heart. Sensing Wei Zhuang's presence behind him, Gai Nie gently turned around. Looking at the handsome man with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes before him, Gai Nie felt a sense of "peace and tranquility": Tsk, Wei Zhuang, this kid, is quite good-looking.

But Gai Nie quickly pulled himself out of these thoughts. Then, looking at the person in front of him, he smiled brightly and said, "Wei Zhuang, you've finally arrived." It was a very simple sentence, but when it came out of Gai Nie's mouth, for some reason, it was tinged with a different kind of emotion, and it sounded extremely pleasant.

"Hmm." Wei Zhuang didn't share Gai Nie's "good mood," and simply replied to Gai Nie's words in a low voice. "Seven Killings Sect, how about we only use the martial arts of the Seven Killings Sect in this duel?" Gai Nie said indifferently, looking at Wei Zhuang opposite him with a lack of interest.

“Sure, but what about our bargaining chips?” Wei Zhuang replied to Gai Nie’s words in a calm tone, but when he said “bargaining chips,” he subconsciously paused for a moment, then looked up at the expression on Gai Nie’s face before continuing, “I think you understand what our bargaining chips are.”

Although it was a question, when Wei Zhuang said it, Gai Nie didn't sense any questioning tone at all. Instead, he felt that it must be an affirmative sentence, and a very strong one at that.

"Hehe~" Hearing Wei Zhuang's words, Gai Nie chuckled softly, and then said word by word, "Bargaining chips? Heh, of course I know about that. Half a sect leader's token, it's very simple, I agree to it!" Gai Nie had been observing the expression on Wei Zhuang's face the whole time, not daring to miss a single detail.

“That’s right,” Wei Zhuang nodded affirmatively upon hearing Gai Nie’s answer, but then his gaze darkened before he continued, “However, there is another bargaining chip, and that is—Rong’er.” After saying this, Wei Zhuang fell silent, and Gai Nie’s gaze towards him held a different meaning.

After a long silence, Gai Nie smiled brightly. "Alright, I agree. The stakes are settled! Now," Gai Nie gently raised his head, glanced at Wei Zhuang, and continued, "Let's begin a fair duel!" As soon as he finished speaking, the two began their duel.

Chapter 1217 Breakthrough Failure, Demonic Energy Devoured

Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang exchanged blows, their swords flashing, both evenly matched, as they both used the Seven Killings Sect's martial arts and their techniques were identical. Neither could gain the upper hand. Gai Nie knew that this could only result in a draw, with no clear winner, but this was fine. Wei Zhuang probably thought the same way; he just wanted to fight me and didn't really care about winning or losing.

After exchanging several more blows, both were frustrated and unable to determine a winner. However, they persevered and continued their exchange, unwilling to lose in spirit or appear weak in front of their opponent. Thus, neither of them intended to give up.

About half an hour passed, and both of them were completely exhausted. They lay on the ground, panting heavily. But how to determine the winner? How to divide the prize money? These were all questions that needed to be answered. At this moment, Gai Nie said to Wei Zhuang:

"Let's call it a draw. You give me Rong'er, and I'll give you half of the sect leader's token. That'll do," Gai Nie said, a cunning glint in his eyes.

Wei Zhuang hesitated for a moment, then realized this was the only feasible solution. Otherwise, it would go on indefinitely, and he wouldn't lose anything; he wouldn't need Duanmu Rong anyway. It would be better to exchange for half of the sect leader's token. With that in mind, he said to Gai Nie, "Alright, let's do it this way. Let's both come and exchange."