The battlefield was controlled chaos. Spectators remained slack-jawed, still processing the shocking initial blow they'd just witnessed when the true battle exploded into life.
Min's snake had coiled skillfully around the golden lion, using its flexibility to keep the powerful beast occupied.
Taro was doing the impossible, containing Astor's rhinoceros. His shell, though already showing cracks from the lion's impact, continued to hold. Each blow resonated through the field like thunder, yet he refused to yield.
Across the field, Min dodged and weaved, keeping ahead of Feng's cobra, buying precious seconds.
Klein lay on the ground, his vision blurred from the impact. The metallic taste in his mouth only fueled his fury at the humiliation of being knocked down before everyone. But before he could fully recover, he saw Ren launching himself forward to finish the job.