Pop!0

It sounded like a massive air bubble had popped. A spherical transparent wall had appeared out of thin air around the blood pool and aggressively expanded outward. It extended over half the plaza before suddenly collapsing. When it popped, a howling gale swept up debris and petals from the flower beds and hurled them in all directions.0

Even the densely packed combatants were caught off guard by this typhoon-like gust of air. Some were blown away, others tumbled across the ground, and a few clung to corners. Hair whipped wildly, and faces were distorted by the sheer force of the wind. They couldn't close their mouths, so their cheeks flapped and saliva went flying.0

The astonishing commotion drew everyone's attention. Even the distant battlefield where blades and fists clashed paused momentarily, as the experts threw a sharp, dangerous gaze toward the source of the gale.0

In the blood pool, two towering and ferocious figures still maintained their punching postures, like statues. There was no beauty, only power—their exaggerated muscles were full of strength. Their honed physiques left no doubt that the two were monsters most suited for close-range combat.0

Roar! Roar! Roar!0

Lotus, in his armored giant form, broke the silence with a beast-like roar. Deep red bristles emerged like clusters of stubborn weeds from the gaps in his armor. Scarlet eyes gleamed with murderous intent from within...0