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

It has to be said, having an elder who can almost see into the future by your side is simply amazing.

Ximu was almost addicted to this feeling.

When in doubt, just ask one question and you'll get the absolutely correct answer.

"My life must be on a winning streak," Ximu thought to himself with a secret delight.

Then he realized that he was a demon, an existence with cheat codes.

“After some time, once their hatred has subsided, I will give it a try,” Gajeel said, bowing his head.

He changed his mind quickly.

We mean what we say. Let's fight again. If we lose, we'll surrender. There's nothing to hesitate about.

Moreover, reality didn't allow him to hesitate.

He glanced furtively at the two people in front of him.

west Mu and Zhou Lan, one of them can copy other people's magic and even use it more powerfully than the original owner.

And the other one.

A bitter feeling welled up in Gajeel's heart.

He had never even seen the other party make a move, but the unknown sense of oppression was no joke.

He had never seen any mage who could restore a mage of his power to full magical strength with a mere flick of his finger.

Moreover, both the Ghost Lord and Joseph were destroyed by Zhou Lan.

Even Makarov, the guild master of Fairy Tail, had to give him some face, allowing him, a guilty man, to enter and leave the guild as if it were his own backyard.

A strange thought suddenly popped into Gajeel's mind, and he couldn't suppress it once it came to him.

Is there any possibility?

Although he got beaten up twice, let's put that aside.

Did he actually curry favor with a powerful figure?

The more Gajeel thought about it, the less frustrated he felt.

In short, he convinced himself.

He rose somewhat disheveled from the collapsed ground, bowed, and glanced at Fairy Tail with a round face, saying, "Since it's your decision, I'll give it a try in a few days."

"However, the guild does not represent my position. From now on, I only have one position."

Gajiru looked at Zhou Lan.

Zhou Lan looked at Ximu, and Gajiru's gaze then fell on Ximu.

Ximu scratched his ear impatiently and waved his hand.

Gajeel then limped away into the distance.

Watching his retreating figure, Zhou Lan smiled and said, "Actually, this guy is quite strong, and he will be in the future too."

“Of course!” Ximu patted his chest. “However, of course Lord Ximu is stronger.”

Chapter 335 The Petrification Celebration

"Welcome, welcome!"

Colorful ribbons hung in the air above the guild, and the smiling female members radiated youthful energy.

The guild was bustling with people, seemingly carrying a different kind of atmosphere.

"What is this...?" Ximu rested his chin on his hand, staring at the scene in bewilderment.

"It's probably a harvest festival or something," Zhou Lan said from the side.

He couldn't be mistaken; it was Fairy Tail's grand festival right now.

After the Phantom Lord incident, they certainly needed a lively celebration to erase the less pleasant memories and atmosphere from the past.

Ximu looked around and indeed, overnight, the guild was decorated with a festive atmosphere.

"That was quite fast." Ximu nodded thoughtfully. "But what's in it for me?"

He's from out of town and isn't interested in fitting into that kind of atmosphere.

"Of course!" Natsu laughed and came over, pulling Lucy, who was also a bewildered newcomer, along with him.

“Every year during the harvest festival, there’s a magical journey, which involves dressing up as something you’re interested in and parading through the streets…”

"...Public display?" Ximu immediately chimed in, shaking his head. "That sounds a bit uncomfortable for the demon."

"What? There are floats too! But right now..." Natsu looked around, "It's a beauty pageant!"

He smiled and nudged Lucy's back, leading her toward the stage that was being set up: "Come on, Lucy, you should participate too, I'll vote for you."

“Me?” Lucy pointed to herself.

"That's right, you must be number one!"

The two voices faded away slowly, ending with Natsu's hearty laughter.

On the stage, there were already many faces that I had seen before, mostly beautiful girls from the guild, who were showing themselves off in revealing clothes.

What a pleasing sight! The men below the stage were completely mesmerized, their eyes glued to the spot.

Below, Zhou Lan and west Mu's movements were surprisingly synchronized.

Without hesitation, the two turned around and headed out the door.

"Oh, this is boring," Ximu said, feeling frustrated.

“I agree,” Zhou Lan said.

Both men shared the same attitude towards women, showing absolutely no interest in them.

"Watching a bunch of guys twisting and turning on stage? What vulgar taste," Ximu scoffed. "Is this what a celebration is?"

"What would you do if you were in that situation?" Zhou Lan asked.

"Me?" Ximu immediately stood up straight. He now had to think carefully about any question Zhou Lan asked, take it seriously, and handle it as a serious matter.

After a moment, with a hint of excitement in his eyes, he said with certainty, "Of course, I'll have a group of powerful mages perform magic or magical acrobatics for me up there. That's what makes it fun."

Zhou Lan clapped softly.

Demons can discover the beauty of the flesh, or rather, as demons, they can appreciate beauty in any form.

Even now, offstage.

It's just that my heart isn't in this.

"By the way, boss, you just said it would benefit me? What benefits?" Ximu rubbed his hands together, his face full of curiosity.

Zhou Lan was about to speak when he interrupted her again, saying, "No, don't tell me, let me guess... It's magic! Right?"

Zhou Lan nodded with a smile.

"It seems that Lord Ximu, the Demon of Heaven, has regained some of his wisdom," Ximu said, praising himself without any embarrassment.

He's always been like that.

As for whether any of the wisdom he had lost in hell had returned, Zhou Lan was unsure.

His gaze swept over the beauty pageant one last time, landing on one of the women.

The woman had long blonde hair, wore glasses, and had the air of a headmistress.

I glanced at it casually, then looked away.

Abba Greene.

A member of Thor's crew, skilled in petrification magic.

The so-called Thunder God Group consists of three mages surrounding Laxus, the Thunder Dragon Slayer Mage and also an S-rank mage of the Fairy Tail guild.

A rebellious boy is going to cause trouble at this celebration.

“Let me think, you can eat four bites this time,” Zhou Lan counted for west Mu.

"Four people? That sounds good." Ximu's eyes gleamed.

“Petrification magic, doll possession magic, dark text magic, and lightning dragon-slaying magic,” Zhou Lan explained one by one.

"Oh, I remember, Lightning Dragon Slayer Magic, that's the arrogant guy from last time." Ximu recalled.

"Yes."

"Looks like he's finally had enough and is about to rebel?" Ximu chuckled. "As for the petrification magic..."

He suddenly turned around, staring intently at Abba Green on the stage, making no attempt to hide his gaze.

Abba Green was startled by the intensely focused gaze and pulled her thin clothes closer to her body.

She thought Ximu was thinking about something else.

“It’s her, right?” Ximu said with a smile.

Zhou Lan was somewhat surprised and couldn't help but ask, "How did you know?"

As far as I can remember, Abba Grin hasn't shown any magic from now until now. I didn't expect that with just a gentle reminder, Ximu would be able to find a host for the magic.

"Boss, you seem to be underestimating me a bit." west Mu helplessly raised his hands, put them behind his head, and looked annoyed.

“After all, I used to be a demon wizard,” he muttered under his breath. “We even co-authored a book together…”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Lan laughed heartily.

“It is now,” he replied.

"Now too? Which one are you referring to? Demon wizards? Or the compilation of spellbooks?" Ximu pressed.

Zhou Lan spoke softly, "Yes, they are."

Ximu was finally happy, feeling a surge of satisfaction. He exclaimed excitedly, "Since they've taken the bait, let's start with this woman!"

He looked at Abba Greene, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Of course, it's an anticipation of new, unlearned magic.

At the exact same moment, Abba Green also chose to take action.

She was here to cause a ruckus, to follow Laxus's will, to cleanse the guild again, and to rebuild Fairy Tail as Laxus envisioned.

In an instant, the fair-skinned and radiant young women on the stage turned ashen.

In the blink of an eye, stone statues stood on the stage.

And this petrifying magic continues to spread to the audience below the stage.

The change came too quickly; many guild members and spectators who were initially engrossed in the lively celebration were petrified on the spot before they could even react.

Even someone as strong as Gray was unable to move.

A deathly gray magic surged down towards the audience; as one of the Thunder Gods, Abhaglin possessed astonishing power.

She glared fiercely at Ximu and Zhou Lan beside him.

For some reason, a sense of disgust welled up inside her as she looked at the two people.

Chapter 336 The Devil's Mastery of Cold Jokes

Abba Grin's favorite thing is fairies, and the reason she joined Fairy Tail was because of the guild's name.

It may sound a bit superficial, but that's really the truth.

What she hates most is the devil.

Below the stage, the petrifying magic finally surged towards Zhou Lan and west Mu.

In fact, not long ago, Laxus, the master of the Thors, had personally reminded them.

Be careful of the tall, thin middle-aged man in front of you.

He seemed to have obtained some information about Zhou Lan and instructed that after deciding to take action at the festival, this guy should be left to Laxus to deal with personally.

But in Abba Green's heart, the arrow was now on the bowstring and had to be released.