Alex worried that other beasts would be drawn here, so he wanted to end the fight quickly. One fist slammed toward the saber-toothed tiger's charging head while his other hand gripped the dagger in reverse, ready to slash open its throat.
Unfortunately, this enormous saber-toothed tiger, more powerfully built than a lion, possessed agility greater than a cat's and terrifying strength to match.
The saber-toothed tiger merely tilted its head slightly and knocked Alex's punch away, making his body lean slightly to one side. The dagger in his left hand missed the tiger's throat as well, cutting off nothing more than a tuft of fur.
In the first exchange, neither man nor tiger gained the upper hand. Realizing the other was a formidable opponent, both cautiously retreated several steps and faced each other down.
"This thing is pretty strong!" Alex shook out his arm and stared in surprise at the saber-toothed tiger, which had likewise backed away a few steps.
Emma looked at Alex with concern and quietly warned, "Be careful, Alex."
Alex nodded casually, kicked off with both feet, and charged at the saber-toothed tiger again. Their strength was nearly equal, and neither had an edge in speed. Alex could only rely on his wits.
Seeing Alex rush at it, the saber-toothed tiger raised its head, parted its jaws slightly, let out a low growl, and sprang forward.
But unexpectedly, Alex's body suddenly dropped in midair, passing beneath the pouncing saber-toothed tiger. This sudden change was beyond the tiger's expectations, and by the time it tried to react, it was already too late.
Alex gave a strange laugh. With a tearing sound, the dagger in his hand sliced a huge gash across the saber-toothed tiger's abdomen. Blood sprayed out in torrents, drenching the already blood-covered Alex from head to