Jiang Chen’s heart was as calm as water. He stood in midair, motioning for the Vermilion Bird and the others to back off slightly.

The Black Tortoise began to shrink rapidly, transforming amid the waves. Moments later, a brutish man wearing scaled armor appeared in front of them. 

This was the tortoise’s human form, tenacious and virile.

“I’m going to be fair, human. I’ll fight you at this size.” Though now humanoid in size, it had become even bolder and more intimidating.

Jiang Chen’s expression remained calm. “Alright.” He nodded. “Please go ahead.”

As soon as he said this, he activated every...