Andrew followed up with three rapid palm strikes aimed directly at Jericho's head.

The latter was completely on the defensive, and one misstep sealed his fate. He was always a beat behind.

The Inferno Strikes came in a relentless volley. Jericho barely managed to block the first two. The third strike landed solidly on his shoulder, but only because he had desperately twisted his head away at the last second to protect his face.

The alternative would have been far worse.

"Jericho!" Kair