Battle of Contesting Currents (II)

Bang!

Like a cannonball leaving the barrel, Shen Pan slammed heavily into the Spirit Energy barrier before the spectator stands, sending ripples through it like water waves, as though a stone had been cast into a deep pool.

This Spirit Energy barrier could withstand Legendary-level bombardment. The fact that it produced such an effect showed just how much rebounding force the Shen Clan contestant had endured!

He landed on the ground, bright red blood seeping from his nose and mouth, his expression ugly beyond compare.

Blood Butcher, standing a hundred paces away, was in far better shape than Shen Pan.

Blood Butcher had only been sent flying a dozen or so steps before landing steadily. His expression remained calm and unruffled, clearly having gained the upper hand in their first head-on clash.

"Uha!"

Those Lu Clan members in the stands, along with the people who had bet on the Lu Clan, all erupted into wild cheers.

They were cheering Blood Butcher on!

Blood Butcher licked his lips and flashed Shen Pan a savage grin, his eyes brimming with bloodthirsty cruelty and ferocity.

Having already tested his opponent's strength, he looked at Shen Pan like a greedy beast staring down its prey.

Craving slaughter!

That gaze made Shen Pan feel utterly humiliated. He suppressed the fear born from his setback, let out a low roar, and reached for the bracer on his left wrist.

Hum!

The black bracer suddenly burst with dazzling light, engulfing Shen Pan and, in an instant, layering him in thick armor.

This Spirit Energy-manifested armor not only covered Shen Pan from head to toe, but its surface also protruded with sharp spikes, like a porcupine raising its quills.

"Thorn Battle Armor!"

A cry of alarm rose from the spectator stands. Someone had recognized the origins of the