The Earth Smasher leader led Jayden to the center of the meadow, then backed away until they were standing on opposite sides of the makeshift arena.
Jayden looked around at the wild, cheering crowd and chuckled. He looked across the grass at the beast.
"Are there any rules?" he asked with a chuckle.
"This is jungle," the beast rumbled, beating a fist against its scarred chest. "There are no rules."
Jayden revealed a grin. "Good. I wouldn't have it any other way." He said.
The leader let out a sound that resembled a scoff. Then it turned to the assembled troop and pointed a finger at Jayden, barking something to the crowd. The horde immediately shifted their tone, howling in absolute disdain and contempt at the human challenger.
"You make mistake coming here," the leader sneered, its muscles coiling like steel springs. "Jungle is no place for human. You don't stand chance against me. I am powerful beast."
