It was too late for Ellis. Before he knew it, Andrew's Dragon Claw Strike clamped down on his shoulder with crushing precision.

Ellis let out a blood-curdling scream, his voice thick with agony. His shoulder twisted violently as he attempted to spin through the air—a full 360-degree motion meant to break free using a technique known as Dragon Molting.

Even while airborne, he gritted his teeth and launched a vicious counter-kick toward Andrew's abdomen.

Yet, Andrew did not even flinch. With