Fire erupted around his position in a controlled explosion, his flames creating a superheated barrier that would have incinerated opponents below gold-rank. The Apex Mane crashed through the inferno without slowing, its hide smoking but unbroken.
It's tough as expected. Good.
Water manipulation activated instantly, moisture drawn from burning vegetation creating pressurised streams that struck the creature's scarred face with hydraulic force.
The aquatic assault hammered against its ruined eye socket, aggravating wounds that had never properly healed.
SNARL!
Pain and fury twisted the Apex Mane's features as it staggered under the combined assault. Steam rose from its superheated form while hydraulic pressure reopened partially healed wounds.
First blood to me. Again. But that doesn't mean it's going to be easy.
