With a loud bang, Springflow took Andrew's punch head-on. The next second, she was struck as if by lightning, screaming in agony as she spat blood and tumbled headfirst into the grave pit.

"Springflow!" Highmist shouted in shock. He charged forward, going all in to block Andrew and unleash everything he had.

Andrew let out a cold laugh and shaped his hand into a claw, slicing straight through the man's attacking fist.

With a brutal rip, half of Highmist's arm went limp and dropped uselessly to his side. Then, he collapsed to his knees, staring up in disbelief.

"H-How are you this powerful?" Highmist stammered, his voice shaking with terror.

Andrew's eyes narrowed. He was just about to finish him off when the ground behind him suddenly exploded.

From the soil, a figure in dark green robes shot up, aiming a deadly palm strike straight at the back of Andrew's head.

Marcelo had launched his ambush, his aura overwhelming. He had hidden underground all along, waiting for the p