Trotting in place, the bull snarled and dared the panther to strike first.
The panther bared its fangs and dashed toward the bull. Dazzling light filled the panther's eyes, flashing brightly for the crowd and the bull.
In the middle of the daze, the panther struck. It flanked the bull and slashed from behind.
But blood still wasn't drawn. Earth essence protected the Bull's hide, and he was already turning around to skewer the panther with his horns.
The panther leaped to evade, clawing into the bull's side while the opening was there. But, still, the panther failed to do any damage. They decided to cling to the bull and ride its back, feeling it was easier to attack while keeping the bull from charging into it.
In that mindset, the White Panther added more essence to their claws and dug them into the bull's back.
"Hm!" Isla chuckled at the sign of blood.
Treeda, however, wasn't fazed at all.