"Match begin!"
At the referee's command.
"Boom—!"
All seven members of Elephant Armor Academy unleashed their martial souls at once.
It was a truly spectacular sight.
Seven enormous Diamond Mammoth phantoms appeared behind them, and their already massive bodies swelled even further.
A thick layer of keratin covered their skin, gleaming with a metallic luster.
This was the foundation behind their claim to possess "the continent's greatest defense."
"Formation! Advance!"
Huyan Li roared.
Rather than charging in immediately, the seven lined up in a row like a moving wall, pressing step by step toward Shrek.
The tactic was simple—and utterly shameless.
They would rely on their tough hides and immense strength to force their opponents into a corner, then crush them flat.
On Shrek's side.
Tang San reacted swiftly. "Fall back! Fight while moving!"
Oscar promptly made several Mushroom Sausages and tossed them to the others.
Everyone received one except Han Yuchen.
Han Yuchen stood at the very center of the team, appearing to be the core the others were protecting.
But his speed clearly could no longer keep up with his teammates'.
"Thud! Thud! Thud!"
The footsteps of Elephant Armor Sect's members were like war drums, each step striking against everyone's heartbeat.
The arena's available space was constantly being compressed.
"Han Yuchen! Weren't you so arrogant? Come fight me!"
Huyan Li taunted loudly as he advanced.
His Third Spirit Ring lit up.
[Third Soul Skill: Crushing Strike!]
A heavy pressure field instantly enveloped half the arena.
Han Yuchen's body swayed sharply. His knees buckled, and he nearly fell to the ground.
"Yuchen!" Dai Mubai cried out in alarm, wanting to rush back and help.
"Don't mind me! Stick to the plan!"
Han Yuchen gritted his teeth and shouted. Large beads of cold sweat rolled down his forehead—though