With absolute precision, Max swung his sword just as the creature reappeared before him—
But—
BANG!
A blackened fist collided directly with his sword, stopping it dead in its tracks.
Max's eyes widened.
The force behind the strike was inhuman—like he had just slammed his blade against an indestructible wall.
A violent shockwave exploded from the impact, sending a sharp jolt of pain tearing through Max's wrists and arms, his bones screaming from the sheer force.
'What—?'
Before he could recover, an overwhelming gust of wind blasted against him—
Then—
BOOM!
Max was launched backward like a missile fired from a cannon.
His body skidded violently across the stage, tearing through the shattered tiles, each impact rattling his bones, the friction scorching through his defenses.
His vision blurred from the sudden force—
Yet, even as he tumbled across the battlefield, Max's mind remained razor-sharp.
'What the hell was that power?!'
For the first time in this battle realm—
