"What?"

Everyone gasped at the sight before them. They could not believe their eyes.

Caden, who they had expected to dominate the fight, was now coughing up blood after only one exchange of blows.

"Caden!"

"Dad!"

Lily and Sheila rushed forward to help him.

Caden's face contorted in shock and disbelief as he coughed up more blood.

His faith in the Soul Devouring Technique had been unshakable. Yet, he could not comprehend his sudden vulnerability.

Was he weak, or was his opponent too s