Gu Lan of the Glazed Glass clan raised its spear, gripping it by the middle with its right hand. Its body glowed with a strange light, and in the next instant, the spear was thrown, flickering in the air before disappearing into thin air.
Big Cat immediately felt an overwhelming sense of danger enveloping him.
What was this vanishing trick?
Big Cat didn't dare to be careless. He raised his heavy sword, releasing Lion-Tiger Golden Force, and dazzling white light burst from his body. In the next instant, his pupils contracted, and he slashed out fiercely with his sword.
With a resounding clang, Lion-Tiger Golden Force erupted and the spear was blasted back, but at the same time, Big Cat felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his entire body was paralyzed. Currents of electricity coursed through him.
At that moment, Gu Lan pressed a silver gem on its helmet, and in the next instant, it teleported near Big Cat, catching the spear mid-air and charging at Big Cat like lightning.
Big Cat was paralyzed, but the powerful properties of Lion-Tiger Golden Force allowed him to recover quickly. As Gu Lan's spear neared his chest, a fierce light burst from Big Cat's eyes, and he swung his heavy sword upward, unleashing more Lion-Tiger Golden Force.
Both retreated simultaneously. Big Cat fell into paralysis again, but his opponent was also affected. The powerful repellent force of Lion-Tiger Golden Force blasted it back over ten meters, and its arms were numb.
However, Gu Lan's recovery appeared to be significantly faster than Big Cat's, and moreover, its armor absorbed most of the impact. The lightning spear in its hand flew out again, heading straight for Big Cat's chest.
The lightning spear's paralyzing ability was just too strong. Even with the formidable Lion-Tiger Golden Force, Big Cat couldn't defend against it before, and this time was no different. Moreover, the lightning spear would disappear upon release, turning into a flash of lightning that struck instantly.
Big Cat raised his heavy sword horizontally, his blood and energy surging as he forcefully resisted.
Clang! He staggered back, his body paralyzed once again. After clashing with the lightning spear three times, the paralysis was getting worse and worse.
Although he hadn't paid special attention to this opponent before, Big Cat was pretty damn sure that no one had used such a weapon in previous matches. The fact that it was able to deal so much damage to him meant that it was likely a divine artifact!
Gu Lan pressed the silver gem again, and when it reappeared, it was already behind Big Cat. It clenched its fists and struck Big Cat's back with both fists at once.
Lion-Tiger Golden Force erupted with a powerful repellent force, but strangely, the incandescent astral energy that hit Gu Lan's armor instantly turned transparent. The white light rebounded exactly as it touched the armor, reflecting back onto Big Cat.
With a muffled groan, Big Cat was sent flying by the blow.
The Glazed Glass clan's innate ability: reflection!
At this moment, a yellow gem on Gu Lan's right arm flashed. The lightning spear, which had been knocked into the air by Big Cat, suddenly plummeted as if drawn by a powerful force, descending straight toward Big Cat.
The entire process was incredibly fast and flowed smoothly like water.
Big Cat's Lion-Tiger Golden Force was powerful, but the paralysis caused by the lightning spear was too severe. This time, he didn't dare to take it head-on. Enduring the surging blood within his body, he stomped his right foot and dashed out at an angle.
The yellow gem on Gu Lan's right arm glowed even brighter. It suddenly swung its arm, guiding the lightning spear to change direction and chase after Big Cat. At the same time, its armor emitted a glassy luster once more. Some kind of energy erupted from its back, propelling it like a multicolored cannonball toward Big Cat.
There was no way to dodge anymore; the lightning spear was too fast. Helpless, Big Cat had to slash out with his heavy sword again, deflecting the lightning spear. But in the next moment, Gu Lan collided with him from the side, sending him flying. In his paralyzed state, even his Lion-Tiger Golden Force couldn't fully protect him, and this blow made him spit blood.
Any spectator could see that Big Cat was at a significant disadvantage in terms of equipment. His opponent, relying solely on its armor and lightning spear combined with the Glazed Glass clan's innate ability, suppressed him so much that he couldn't exert his full strength.
"Big Brother, at this rate, Big Cat might lose. His equipment is really… We should have gotten him some better gear from Father before the match."
"No, that would be a mistake. This is his inevitable path. By this point, all the clans are fully supporting their contestants who made it this far. No… He should face this battle as it is. If he can win under these circumstances, then the lion and tiger races will have to respond, whether they like it or not. After this match, we can approach them."
Mei Gongzi was taken aback. "You think Big Cat can win?"
At this moment, Big Cat was being completely suppressed on the stage, repeatedly knocked away by Gu Lan. His Lion-Tiger Golden Force was becoming erratic, clearly at a disadvantage against the opponent’s own innate ability.
Tang San gave her a light smile. "Just watch. Big Cat is a seasoned warrior; his fighting spirit is strong and he won't be easily defeated. In terms of equipment, he's certainly not on par with his opponent. But the biggest problem for the Glazed Glass clan contestant is its lack of explosive power. As long as it can't defeat Big Cat in one shot, Big Cat still has a chance."
The situation on the field was indeed very unfavorable for Big Cat, and he was being suppressed. However, Tang San had a clear understanding of Big Cat's resilience and fighting spirit. To think he would lose just because he was being suppressed would be a grave mistake.
Gu Lan of the Glazed Glass clan had top-grade equipment and innate abilities; it had numerous combat techniques and it could suppress Big Cat. However, its explosive power was lacking. The Glazed Glass clan's innate ability was passive, reflecting the opponent's abilities only when attacked. The rest depended entirely on the equipment.
The lightning spear was indeed powerful, and the armor too. Even if they weren't divine artifacts, they were close. The lightning spear, in particular, could penetrate even the first-tier bloodline's Lion-Tiger Golden Force. However, it lacked the explosive power to break through Big Cat's powerful defense and force him to concede, let alone take him out in one blow.
Big Cat was steadily retreating. For every successful block, he was hit a few times. But he focused on avoiding a direct hit from the lightning spear, knowing that even the Lion-Tiger Golden Force couldn't prevent its paralyzing effects. A direct hit would be disastrous.
Gu Lan's attacks were relentless, with its armor continuously converting its energy into various elemental attributes to empower its attacks on Big Cat and assist the lightning spear. The yellow light from its right hand guided the spear, allowing it to strike from tricky angles, making defense difficult.
Big Cat's scattered Lion-Tiger Golden Force could barely defend. From a visual standpoint, it seemed only a matter of time before his defenses were completely breached.
In the VIP seats, the powerful Golden Lion clan and Golden Tiger clan members frowned. They could see Big Cat being suppressed, and they were well aware that this was only happening due to his inferior equipment.