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📖 Chapter 37: Clash of Instincts
The impact shook the entire field.
BOOM!!!
A wave of pressure exploded outward as both forces collided.
Dust rose like a storm.
For a moment—
Nothing could be seen.
Then—
A figure burst out.
Sliding back.
It was him.
His feet dragged across the ground, leaving deep marks.
But—
He didn't fall.
His arm trembled.
Energy still flickering around it.
"…I can control it."
Across the battlefield—
The rival stood untouched.
But his eyes—
Were different.
Focused.
Serious.
"So this is your new power…"
He stepped forward.
Slowly.
"Don't disappoint me."
WHOOSH
He vanished again.
But this time—
"I can see it."
His eyes moved instantly.
He turned—
BLOCK!
The attack stopped.
For the first time—
He reacted in time.
The rival's eyes widened slightly.
"…Impressive."
But then—
He smiled.
BAM!
A second strike hit from below.
Too fast.
He was launched into the air.
"Not enough."
Mid-air—
Time slowed.
His body spun.
Pain shot through him.
But his mind—
Was calm.
"Think…"
The energy around his arm pulsed again.
Then—
Spread.
From his arm—
To his shoulder—
To his chest—
"…I can use it… everywhere?"
He twisted his body mid-air.
WHOOSH
He landed—
Perfectly.
The ground cracked beneath him.
The rival stopped.
Now—
He was fully interested.
"…You're evolving mid-fight."
He smirked.
"Good."
The air grew heavy again.
Both of them stood still.
Waiting.
One second.
Two.
Then—
They moved at the same time.
BOOM!!!
Fists collided.
Shockwaves burst outward again.
But this time—
He didn't move back.
He stood his ground.
The rival's smile faded slightly.
"…So you've reached this level."
Energy surged again—
But now—
It was controlled.
Stable.
Dangerous.
"I'm just getting started."
Silence fell.
Then—
A crack appeared—
On the rival's guard.
CRACK
His eyes widened.
"…What?"
End of Chapter 37