Fang Yuxin and Yu Yang rushed toward the direction from which the sound had come, seeing from afar the dazzling red light flashing and even feeling a searing heat hitting their faces.
As they got closer, they were surprised to find a massive Red Mastiff, its entire body ablaze with flames. It stood over two meters tall, its robust legs firmly planted on the ground, and its fiery red fluffy fur parted to reveal shiny, black, sharp claws.
Although its body was engulfed in flames, a closer look revealed that the flames did not harm it; they were emitted by it!
This was a Red Mastiff with an awakened Fire Ability!
Fang Yuxin and Yu Yang were shocked and hastened their steps when they saw Qu Qianhe and Fang Jintang confronting it.
However, at that moment, the Red Mastiff suddenly pounced toward Qu Qianhe! While pulling Qu Qianhe back, Fang Jintang erected several earth walls in front of them to block the Red Mastiff’s attack. The sharp claws of the Red Mastiff easily shattered the earth walls.
Fang Jintang’s expression changed, and he stomped on the ground fiercely. The next moment, numerous sharp Earth Spikes protruded from the ground, seeming to skewer the Red Mastiff. However, despite its huge body, the Red Mastiff was not cumbersome. As soon as the Earth Spikes appeared, it leaped aside and continued its charge at Qu Qianhe.
Yu Yang immediately released a massive Wind Blade toward the Red Mastiff. The Red Mastiff did not dodge; instead, the flames on its body burned even more fiercely. The massive Wind Blade struck the flames but could not penetrate them and instead got burned away.
However, after the Wind Blade vanished, the flames on the Red Mastiff diminished momentarily, whether intentionally retracted or unable to sustain.
Fang Yuxin and Yu Yang exchanged a glance, both realizing the difficulty of combating the Red Mastiff. Its flames provided excellent protection, and the mutant animal’s fur was incredibly defensive, impervious to ordinary weapons. Its teeth and claws, however, were alarmingly sharp, easily shattering earth walls with terrifying power.
Angela, perched on Fang Yuxin’s shoulder, suddenly cried out, its fur bristling. In the next moment, it leaped from Fang Yuxin’s shoulder. Mid-air, its body swiftly reverted to its original form, its fur separated into sharp spikes covered quickly in frost, resembling a legendary fierce beast.
Angela seemed pleased with its current appearance. It let out a low growl and then swiftly charged at the Red Mastiff!
The Red Mastiff had initially aimed an attack at Qu Qianhe but, feeling the icy air encroaching, seemed triggered. Its fur bristled completely, flames surging as it suddenly changed direction toward Angela.
They stopped ten meters apart, lowered their bodies, assuming a stance convenient for attacking, staring each other down and emitting warning growls.
The situation was at a standstill, seemingly unending.
Fang Yuxin and Yu Yang caught up, Fang Yuxin looking at Angela, shouting worriedly, "Angela! Be careful!" Meanwhile, she quickly contemplated strategies.
She possessed the Wood Element; wood feeds fire, but fire counters wood. Her Wood Energy would not only fail to harm the enemy but also help intensify the flames. Moreover, Yu Yang’s wind would similarly fuel the fire. Unless they had an absolute overpowering force, they stood no chance against the Red Mastiff!
Seeing Yu Yang about to move, Fang Yuxin quickly pulled him back, "Brother, wait! Wind fuels fire, let Dad handle it. Water counters fire!" As long as the water was sufficient, it could extinguish the flames, and with Angela’s help, who possessed the Ice Element, it would complement Fang Jintang perfectly!
Once Yu Yang understood, he reluctantly stayed his hand, listening as Fang Yuxin told Fang Jintang, "Dad! Use water to attack it!"
Fang Jintang nodded, his fingers rapidly forming seals. Soon, spheres of water as large as basketballs appeared out of thin air in the sky, slowly elongating into water arrows that rapidly shot toward the Red Mastiff.