Adrian ignored Mark as the powerful, malevolent energy surged toward him.

"Begone!" Adrian shouted and unleashed a devastating strike.

Adrian’s attack collided with Mark's, and the clash of their energies was so intense that the ground trembled violently.

"Is that all you have? It's nothing impressive!" Mark sneered, his face twisted with contempt.

"Is that so?" Adrian replied, raising an eyebrow.

This caught Mark off guard. As Mark looked closer, he noticed a distinct change in Adrian. Th