As soon as Blaise made his move, Cornelius jumped out and threw a punch as well.

A layer of true energy cushioned Cornelius' fist as it smashed into Blaise's fiery fist. Then, the energy exploded with a bang.

Cornelius' body shook for a second before he steadied himself. Blaise, however, was pushed back from the impact. Each step he took to stabilize himself created a deep dent in the ground.

It was clear to see who had the upper hand.

"Holy shit! Who's that old man? He was able to stop