Despite the badger's defenses, the fox still managed to break through the earth essence and clamp down on the badger's shoulder. The oozing life essence was concentrated in the fox's jaws. Then, the earth essence around the badger's shoulder began to fade as the life essence forcefully uprooted it, pouring out between the badger's skin and the earthen armor.
Claws were also thrown down to pin the smaller badger, allowing the fox to concentrate on creating a hole in the badger's defenses before going in for another bite. But pinning a badger wasn't so simple.
The badger's loose skin became more evident as it contorted and repositioned itself. Technically, two legs were still pinned. However, the badger's head torqued strangely and managed to clamp down on the fox's unguarded neck.
As the battle entered a test of will, one more surprise came out that many had seen coming.
