Several days had passed since the cult's village massacre. The horses startled by Ye Yang's battle were found in the surrounding forest by the Council.
Looking at the brutally murdered bodies, everyone's expressions were solemn. They never imagined that such an incident could occur under their supervision, directly nailing the Council to the pillar of shame.
The gravity of the matter quickly spread throughout the entire Fiore Kingdom, causing people to doubt the Council's credibility.
Conversely, Fairy Tail, who resolved the incident, became famous, but the guild members couldn't be happy. Ye Yang, in particular, shed his usual lazy demeanor, searching everywhere for Dark Guilds and annihilating them one by one.
In just a few days, dozens of medium-sized Dark Guilds and countless small ones were destroyed by him. The entire Dark World was shaken.
Ye Yang's name, Shura, spread throughout the Dark World, along with the two Rakshasas by Shura's side.
In the end, dozens of Dark Guilds, along with one large Dark Guild, united to eliminate Shura. Thousands of Mages besieged Ye Yang alone, but all were annihilated by him.
This directly caused a major earthquake in the Dark World. Ultimately, it was Makarov, along with Gildarts and Warrod Sequen, who brought Ye Yang back.
When the guild members saw Ye Yang return, drenched in blood, emitting a murderous aura mixed with a strong smell of blood, they were all startled.
Finally, Ye Yang was taken back by Warrod Sequen.
One month later.
"Little fellow, it's time for you to go back."
"Really? Don't say, old man, it's quite comfortable here. I almost don't want to leave."
"Oh-ho-ho, the plants are also very fond of you now."
"Emmm... Indeed, they're all quite tasty."
"..."
"Old man, are you sure you can't use magic to build villas?"
"I'll buy a plot of land for you in the suburbs, and you help me build hundreds of villas. When they sell, I'll split it with you 7:3, I get 7, you get 3, guaranteed to be a huge success!"
Warrod directly released magic to bind Ye Yang and sent him towards the Fairy Tail Guild.
"This annoying little fellow is finally gone. Oh, my precious plants, no one will eat your fruits anymore."
Soon, Ye Yang was sent back to Fairy Tail by the trees.
"Tch, this old geezer, he won't even make money when he has the chance."
"But those fruits are really good; they would definitely sell well here."
Ye Yang looked at the guild, which was still the same, and slowly pushed open the door.
Although the guild was still lively, it felt like something was missing. When Ye Yang walked in, everyone in the guild stopped what they were doing and stared intently at Ye Yang.
Ye Yang saw everyone looking at him, casually pulled out a mirror, and looked at himself.
"Still so handsome."
"Why are you looking at me? Even if you look at me, I won't give you money."
With that, Ye Yang directly lay back in his chair, resuming his laid-back life.
San Mao and Er Gou saw their boss return to his old self and felt relieved. This past month had really worried them, fearing what might happen to Ye Yang.
The guild members also saw that Ye Yang was perfectly fine and back to his old self, so they relaxed.
Soon, the guild returned to its usual liveliness.
Time flew by, and several more months passed as usual.
At Fairy Tail at night.
"Stinky Brat, you're still in charge of this year's S-Class Exam."
Ye Yang immediately protested.
"What?! It's me again? Where's the old man!"
"You mean Gildarts? He left after taking on the Hundred Year Quest."
"He said he feels very at ease with you in the guild."
Ye Yang: "Damn it, that guy! Can't Laxus go instead!"
"I don't trust that Stinky Brat."
Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Ye Yang reluctantly accepted: "Sigh~ Who's nominated this year?"
Makarov pondered: "Erza and Mirajane."
Ye Yang got a headache: "Great, this time, whichever side wins the S-Class Exam, the other will cause a ruckus."
"Alright, alright, I know. I plan to bring Er Gou and San Mao. It's time for them to fight against high-level opponents."
The next morning.
The guild members excitedly gathered again, discussing who would be nominated for this year's S-Class Exam.
Macao: "Based on my analysis over the years, among the younger generation, it should only be Erza and Mirajane left."
Wakaba: "I feel the same. Everyone knows their strength, but who will it be?"
"How are you going to set the odds this time?" Wakaba asked.
"Emmm... Still the same as Ye Yang's time, 1:2, with a limit of 20,000."
"It's really hard to say between the two."
Just as everyone was chattering, a voice rang out.
"Quiet!"
Upon hearing Ye Yang's voice, everyone gradually quieted down, and Makarov also walked to the front.
"Ahem, after a year of observation, the people nominated for this year's S-Class promotion are..."
"Erza Scarlet!"
"Mirajane Strauss!"
"It's finally my turn!"
"This S-Class Exam will definitely be mine!"
Makarov: "Those whose names were called, gather at the guild tomorrow morning. This S-Class Mage Exam will be held on an unknown small island."
"However, there's been a change in this year's exam. Participants cannot bring their teammates; they must go alone throughout."
Upon hearing that they couldn't bring teammates, Natsu, Gray, and others who wanted to experience it all lost their spirits.
Natsu: "How can this be? I've been looking forward to it for a whole year."
Gray retorted: "Even if it hadn't changed, you wouldn't even make it to the alternates."
"What did you say! You perverted naked man!"
Gray looked at his bare upper body and exclaimed, "Ah! When did that happen!"
In a flash, he was clashing with Natsu.
Meanwhile, on the unknown island, Ye Yang, San Mao, and Er Gou were together.
San Mao: "Boss, are you really taking us to participate in the S-Class Exam?"
"We can't beat Erza and Mirajane at all."
Ye Yang picked his nose and said: "I know. I never expected you to beat them. With your current mastery of Six Styles, it's impossible to defeat an S-Class Mage."
"I brought you here this time because I want you to experience fighting against high-level opponents, to see how big the gap is between you and them."
"I've already scouted this island. There are no fierce beasts or magical beasts inside. I'll be at the mountaintop, and you'll be at the mountainside."
"If you defeat them, you can fight me."
Er Gou asked doubtfully: "Boss, won't this S-Class Exam be too hasty?"
"Hasty? That little old man made me responsible for the S-Class Exam and didn't even approve my budget. It's already good that I can make it like this."
"Alright, alright. If you don't want to lose too badly, prepare some traps and obstacles or something. I need to go up the mountain to rest."