Stalemate

Wei Long vanished from sight the moment he activated his Bio-engineered camouflage, his form blending seamlessly with the environment.

But just as he made the slightest movement—a subtle shift in his stance—the Empower Lion's golden eyes locked onto his position.

Without hesitation, the lion lunged, its massive paw cutting through the space where Wei Long had been a mere breath ago.

With a sharp twist of his body, Wei Long barely evaded the strike, but as soon as he moved, his camouflage faltered, the illusion shattering like mist under a rising sun. His cover was blown.

The lion's eyes gleamed with predatory brilliance. "You think tricks will work against me?" it growled, its deep voice vibrating in the air.

Without missing a beat, the lion struck again.

Wei Long barely had time to register the attack before the sheer force of the impact sent him skidding across the ground.