Xia Nan was unsure of the exact Challenge Level of the shark beast monster before him.

But without a doubt, it was the most powerful enemy he had encountered recently, second only to the adult Red Dragon banished by the mage Wei Rou’er.

In just a few brief exchanges, his keen Perception allowed him to clearly sense the opponent’s exaggerated physical Strength that seemed capable of crushing steel.

Being able to shatter the "Deflection Field" of the [Dead Line] ring with a single punch was proof enough that its imposing force during attack was not something people at their level could withstand with their physical Defense Ability.

So, upon realizing this during the brief clash, he promptly adjusted his battle strategy, opting to use his mobility to entangle and pull away, trying to avoid direct confrontation as much as possible.

In battles of this level, perhaps low-level Enchanted Equipment like the [Dead Line] ring was gradually falling behind, but with the Battle Skill level of [Teeth Hunting], combined with his outstanding physical constitution, he could still use it as his core in battle, at least capable of barely holding his own.

And ultimately, he achieved his goal, earning enough time for his teammates who were caught in a state of Spiritual Control.

Now, as Hai Yin, Lorin, and others joined the battle one by one, the enormous pressure that originally rested solely on Xia Nan’s shoulders was shared, allowing him to return to his comfort zone, wandering along the battlefield’s edge as a Free Man.

Of course, he wasn’t just standing idle.

It’s unclear whether it’s because of his inherent personality or a habit formed as his combat style gradually took shape.

When Xia Nan was in team combat, he preferred to hover on the sidelines, expanding his vision to encompass the entire battlefield.

Like a Winter Wolf in hunting mode, lurking in the shadows quietly pacing, carefully observing the prey surrounded by his comrades, seeking its weaknesses, while offering support with his mobility whenever his teammates encountered danger.

At present, although time was short, this massive-bodied shark beast hadn’t exposed much, yet Xia Nan had already found what he believed to be the breakthrough point:

— the pale human torso fused onto the opponent.

He didn’t know how the two became intertwined in such a grotesque manner, nor where they originated.

However, from the perspective of actual combat, this alien creation formed from the fusion of two entities perfectly compensated for each other’s weaknesses.

The shark beast’s colossal body served as the main structure, its terrifyingly strong physical attributes laying the foundation for everything; meanwhile, the human torso’s Class Magic ability further provided this monster with area control type attack methods.

To put it bluntly, just based on those nearly five seconds of Spiritual Control, if it weren’t for the presence of a "Supermodel beast" like Xia Nan with special resistance specialties to buy time for everyone to break free from the control...

The Vengeance Blade Squad might have suffered considerable casualties from just one charge by the shark beast.

Moreover, the existence of the human torso further enhanced the shark beast’s fault tolerance in battle.

The intangible shockwave that swept around it directly circumvented a potential severe injury to its main body.

...they must resolve the issue of the human torso fused onto the opponent first!

As his thoughts flowed, Xia Nan had already made a decision in his heart.

And faster than his thoughts, was the movement of his body. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

In fact, at the moment he finalized his next battle strategy, Xia Nan’s body was already halfway through the wolf’s howl in movement.

Not out of recklessness, but due to his role as a Free Man in the team scatter, he instinctively sensed it was time for him to take action.

Buzz—Boom—

The shockwave from the human torso’s silent scream sent Lorin, Sasha, and barbarian Akken flying around the shark beast’s body.

The shark beast, due to stepping into the mire, stumbled a few steps, seizing the opportunity to steady its body to regain balance.

Meanwhile, the individuals that the shockwave had flung airborne were just about to land.

Each displayed different responses.

Lorin, with the highest Professional Level and overall physical attributes among the three, although appearing a little disheveled, managed to adjust her body in mid-air barely, her pointed leather boots deeply entrenched into the mire;

Sasha from the Spotted Cat race possessed a nimble stature. Despite the shockwave directly smacking him across the face, rendering his eyes momentarily dazed, his innate wild bloodline still allowed him to twist his waist and abdomen mid-air like a flexible large cat, deftly landing on all fours.

Under the impact, contrary to his robust appearance, the barbarian Akken performed unreasonably poorly.

Already in a stiff phase after a mighty leap slash, he had just pulled his Anchor-shaped Giant Axe from the mud, his entire Strength dispersed.

Unable to react in time to the impact, his body hit the ground almost flat on his back.

Given this, the shark beast, evidently holding no low Intelligence, swiftly chose the target most likely to incur actual reductions among the surrounding three.

Just after stabilizing its balance, like a small mountain, with a gust of rancid wind, it charged towards the barbarian’s direction.

But an azure-green magical glow arrived on the battlefield before Xia Nan could.

— 2nd Ring·Transformation Series·Thorny Bush

As the core of the squad, although Hai Yin, due to his [Druid] occupation and Level 3 Professional Level, couldn’t become a main output "Magic Cannon" like many high level spellcasters, nor achieve a decisive effect through long recitations preparing to cast powerful spells,