Battle to Clear His Name: Ice Kingdom Defense

As he heard that deep voice, Sikong Ting's vision went dark. A massive figure descended from the sky like a meteor!

Boom!

The ground trembled and groaned, as if it could not withstand the terrifying power of its opponent!

Sikong Ting steadied himself and looked over in surprise, only for his view to be completely blocked by a gigantic shield!

"My mom always said that your footing must be as steady as an iceberg, and your attacks as fierce as hurling one!"

"Sometimes, battle is unavoidable!"

"Ice Institute's Braun, SS-tier talent, Level 5 of Tier 11, Shield Guard class. Show me what you're really capable of!"

A bald, muscular man built like a hill, standing as straight as a pine and as immovable as a bell, poked his head out from behind the enormous shield.

Sikong Ting's tightly furrowed brow slowly relaxed when he saw Braun's knotted muscles, and appreciation appeared in his eyes.

"Big guy, impressive presence!"

"Hehe, you're very strong, sir, but if I focus solely on defense, what can you possibly do to me?"

The shield Braun held was more than ten meters tall even when simply planted there. It was covered in mottled traces of age, clearly no ordinary item!

To be honest, what Sikong Ting hated most was fighting opponents with overwhelming defensive power. His proud attacks were largely no more effective against such people than scratching an itch through a boot!

"Though I don't like fighting Shield Guards like you, I can't lose right now!"

"I'm taking this thousand-win streak!"

With that, Sikong Ting raised a hand. Lightning filled the sky at his summons, crashing down over Braun's head with crackling peals!

Braun merely crouched down. Then, the lightning raining from above, without leaking even the slightest bit outward, was all absorbed by the