The air around them seemed frozen by the aura of battle. Yaob's Obsidian Battle Axe whistled upward at Ang, its blade glinting coldly as it cleaved down with the force to destroy everything.
Sensing danger, the Green Mane Horse flashed with vigilance and swiftly twisted its neck to the right, dodging the fatal blow.
At the same time, Ang's tower shield in his left hand slammed sideways into the axe blade. The powerful impact made his whole body tremble slightly, but he held the shield steady, clamped his legs tightly around the horse's belly, and pressed down hard.
A heavy force traveled through the tower shield into the battle axe. Like a giant hammer splitting the air, Yaob's axe was driven fiercely into the ground, its blade deeply embedded in the soil and unable to move.
Seizing the chance, Ang planted one foot on the shield, while the Green Mane Horse's hind hoof lashed fiercely at the axe wielder.
Boom!
The hoof struck Yaob's breastplate with a dull metallic crash. The Green Mane Horse's iron shoe came down like a boulder, denting Yaob's armor. Though it did not knock him down completely, it made his body sway, and he nearly lost his balance.
Yet there was not the slightest hint of retreat in Yaob's eyes. Instead, his fighting spirit became even fiercer.
He kicked the tower shield aside, erupted with power, then grabbed the handle of the Obsidian Battle Axe with both hands and let out a deafening roar!
"Let me show you my wrath!"
Gripping the battle axe tightly, he began spinning in place. As his speed increased, the axe blade continuously sliced through the air. The air around him shook violently, forming a tornado. Dust and air spiraled upward, and even the heavy tower shield was swept into