Chapter 53:The Battle Begins

The first roar came at sunrise.

It was earth-shaking. A sound that sent shivers through their bones.

The Monstrous Panda had arrived.

> "Positions!" Mri shouted.

The team spread out.

Aiden and Jibran rushed forward, attacking first. Their goal was simple—get its attention.

The Monstrous Panda's red aura blazed, and in a blink—it moved.

> "FAST!" Ayang gasped.

Jibran barely had time to react before a massive claw swung toward him—he dodged, but Aiden wasn't so lucky.

The Panda's claw ripped into Aiden's shoulder, sending him flying.

> "Aiden!" Kaya screamed.

But there was no time—Mri charged in, his speed matching the Panda's.

Blow after blow, they clashed—fists against claws, power against power.

Mri's strikes were precise, powerful, unstoppable. But the Panda was an immortal beast—it just kept coming.

Then, the worst happened.

> "Mri! The plan is failing! It's too strong!" Jasmine shouted.

The Panda roared, its red aura erupting outward. The force threw everyone back.

Mri skidded across the ground, coughing blood.

> "Damn it… it's even stronger than before."

> "We need to retreat!" Jibran yelled.

But there was no escape.

The Monstrous Panda lifted its claws—ready to finish Tanuja.

And then—

> "NO!"

A figure moved. Fast.

Straight toward the Panda.