"Repel! Unlocked!"

"What skill have you chosen?" Yi Lin inquired of Yu Mu with an air of concern etched on her face. "I have picked the "Enhance" skill, which will fortify my cross as I can dodge the alligator attacks with my speed. You don't have to worry about me," Yu Mu responded confidently. "I too possess the "Enhance" skill," Ya Hui chimed in, turning her attention towards Mei Zhen. "And which skill have you selected?" Ya Hui inquired. "I chose "Enlarge"," Mei Zhen replied unwillingly, reluctant to share her skill with the group. Ya Hui's plan was to concentrate their attack on one spot and weaken it to bring down the alligator king.

As the alligator king charged towards them, its jaws gaping wide, Yi Lin and Yu Mu sprang into action. Activating their "Boost" skill, they deftly dodged the creature's attack. With the help of her red sneakers, Mei Zhen managed to evade the attack as well.

Ya Hui, lacking any mobility skills, decided to launch a counterattack. "Enlarge!" she cried out, her cross expanding to an enormous size before she hurled it at the alligator king. The cross hit its mark, leaving a deep scratch on the creature's tough scales. Impressed by the power of the "Enhance" skill, Yu Mu quickly dashed towards the alligator king's blind spot and sliced his cross onto its scales, causing a small wound and further agitating the beast.

Suddenly, the alligator king reared up onto its hind legs and let out a piercing roar that shook the ground beneath them. Everyone tried to cover their ears, but Yi Lin remained undaunted. Riding on top of her cross, she charged towards the creature's head, sending it crashing into the alligator king's skull with incredible force. "Iron Fist!" She then leaped off her cross and quickly delivered another strike to the same spot that Yu Mu had damaged earlier. The alligator king's roar abruptly ceased, and Mei Zhen felt as though she would pass out if it continued for even a few seconds longer.

Sun Jing's team engages in a fierce battle against the alligator king, with Hao Ren and Shao Qiang attacking from the sides while Long Tao and Sun Jing confront the alligator head-on. The alligator king charges at Sun Jing and Long Tao with great speed, but they brace themselves and cast the "Block" skill. Despite their best efforts, the impact sends them flying back a short distance before they land back on the ground. Undeterred, the alligator king continues its advance towards them with ferocity. Long Tao struggles to get up while Sun Jing uses "Boost" to shield Long Tao from the alligator king's next attack. Unfortunately, the alligator king sends Sun Jing crashing into the wall, and his health bar shows that it is three-quarters full.

As Long Tao rushes to Sun Jing's aid, Hao Ren decides to attack the alligator king to distract it. However, Shao Qiang intervenes and stops Hao Ren, reminding him that it's not the right time. Ignoring the warning, Hao Ren prepares to throw his cross, only to feel the cold metal of a pistol pressed against his forehead by Shao Qiang. "I said, it's not the right time," Shao Qiang repeats, his tone firm and unwavering.

Shao Qiang spared a glance at the guy snoozing in the audience, who seemed to have no interest in his actions. Then Shao Qiang turned to stare down Hao Ren with frigid eyes. "You won't be able to take down the Alligator King alone if you do this," Hao Ren questioned him, his tone dripping with anger. Shao Qiang's response was as cutting as ever, his tone icy and unyielding. "I have my methods," he spat before turning his attention back to the battle. Long Tao was valiantly guarding Sun Jing, who struggled to regain his footing after taking a brutal hit from the alligator king. The monstrous beast was barreling towards them once more, its excitement palpable. With no escape in sight, Sun Jing and Long Tao braced themselves for impact, only to be thrown back against the wall with no escape. Long Tao's panicked search for Hao Ren was met with a disconcerting sight. As Sun Jing followed his gaze, Shao Qiang locked eyes with him. Then Shao Qiang felt a shiver crawl up his spine at the steely glint in the other's gaze.

Long Tao frantically panicked as he tried to understand Shao Qiang's intentions. "What's Brother Qiang planning to do? We won't be able to take down the alligator king alone!" he exclaimed. "Have faith, Long Tao. I'm sure Brother Qiang has a plan." Sun Jing replied loudly. "Hang in there. We will help you soon," Shao Qiang assured them. The alligator king stared at its prey excitedly as it slowly closed in on them. Long Tao tried his best to hold up his cross while Sun Jing waited for the next attack. Suddenly, the alligator king stood on its two legs and let out a blood-curdling roar that caused Long Tao to lose consciousness and shattered Sun Jing's earbuds, causing blood to trickle down his ears. Despite the pain, he remained standing, staring defiantly at the creature with his cross held steady. The Alligator King, growing impatient with its prey's resilience, swung its massive tail at Sun Jing in a vicious arc.

As the alligator king swung its tail, the tension in the arena was palpable. Hao Ren couldn't bear to watch as Sun Jing braced for impact. However, Shao Qiang's eyes were fixed on Sun Jing with unwavering attention, as though he didn't want to miss a single moment. Just when it seemed that the tail would hit Sun Jing, the young man breathed a sigh of relief. "Finally," he muttered as he held up his cross. Suddenly, a brilliant light burst forth from the cross, and a voice boomed through the system, "Successfully blocked 20 attacks, shield unlocked!" The light intensified, blinding everyone in the vicinity. "Repel!" and the alligator king was launched across the arena, crashing into the wall on the opposite side. The other participants gazed in awe at the spectacle, wondering what had just occurred in Sun Jing's team. Even the previously sleeping guy was now wide awake and beaming with excitement, while the pale man beside him nodded in silent approval. As the glow faded, Shao Qiang turned his attention back to Sun Jing, as the young man held his cross aloft, surrounded by a pulsating red energy that formed a diamond-shaped shield.