Xuanwu Susanoo, Spatial Slash!

The Rocksplitter Thorn Dragon threw back its head and roared. Earth-yellow light burst from the horns atop its head. Rock spikes rose in unison, then hurtled toward Lin Yuan and the others with a shriek through the air.

"Little Black Tortoise, block it with Xuanwu Susanoo."

Xuanwu Guga stepped forward and pressed his palms together. Earth- and water-attributed Soul Power surged skyward. Earth rose from below, piling layer upon layer into a giant. Water flowed over it, forming dark teal armor across its body. The giant raised its right arm, and an enormous earthen shield formed before it. Sheathed in water armor, the shield protected Lin Yuan and the others behind it.

The rock spikes rained down, striking the water armor and shield. Though the water armor stripped away most of their force, cracks still spread across the earthen shield.

"Sky Star, Little Jade, Xuanwu Susanoo's second form."

Starry Guga raised a small hand. Hundreds upon hundreds of emerald vines climbed the Xuanwu Susanoo, winding tight around its body. They wove a dense layer of vine armor over the water armor and wrapped the earthen shield in green. Jade Guga pushed both hands forward, pouring in life Soul Power. The vines glowed greener and grew thicker and tougher.

By the time they had weathered the barrage, the earthen shield had shattered, and the vine armor on the Xuanwu Susanoo had been battered to tatters. It looked ready to fall apart.

Having blocked the attack, the Xuanwu Susanoo broke apart with a boom. It became a muddy torrent that surged toward the Rocksplitter Thorn Dragon.

Countless vines burst from the ground, binding the Thorn Dragon's limbs and body and pinning it in place.

The muddy torrent came crashing down after them, engulfing the Rocksplitter Thorn Dragon.

The Rocksplitter Thorn Dragon raised