"Boom."

In mid-air, a muffled sound echoed, immediately followed by an energy wave as violent as a hurricane erupting from the point where their fists met. Even the Qi pathway below was blown apart, creating a massive gap, revealing a pitch-black cliff beneath.

The two withdrew their fists almost instantly, quickly tapping the air with their feet and, after a brief shimmer, remained suspended in mid-air.

However, even though both stood still, the ...