The battlefield, once filled with thousands, had been reduced to a stage for legends. The blood-soaked ground carried the weight of every fallen warrior. The air was thick with the lingering scent of death, but the true battle was only beginning.
**Ryan Jim, Thane, Liora, Karael, Elyas, and Dain stepped forward.**
The six strongest Goodie Hunter commanders finally made their move. Their presence alone sent a ripple of unease through the battlefield, but they were not the only ones who had been waiting.
Across from them, three figures stood, unfazed by the carnage around them.
**Samira. Idris. Kiran.**
Vinay's top-tier commanders of the Silver Plains.
A smirk formed on Samira's lips as she stepped forward, her piercing gaze locking onto Rudra.
**"Thank you, Rudra,"** she said, her voice laced with satisfaction. **"Everything is going exactly as you said. The insects are gone. Now… let's begin."**
Rudra did not respond. He simply watched.
Kiran cracked his knuckles, his aura flickering around him like a violent storm. Idris, calm and composed, exhaled deeply, taking a single step forward. His mere movement sent a pulse through the air, making the ground tremble slightly beneath his feet.
**Ryan Jim smirked.**
His blood was boiling. Finally, a real fight.
Idris raised his head, his sharp gaze settling on Ryan Jim. **"You. Step forward."**
Ryan Jim grinned. He didn't hesitate. **He stepped forward.**
The battlefield fell silent.
No words were exchanged. No unnecessary movements.
**Then, they attacked.**
**BOOM!**
The ground **shattered** beneath them as Ryan Jim and Idris **collided.** Their fists met in an explosion of aura, sending out a shockwave that tore through the battlefield. The air itself seemed to **crack**, bending under the sheer force of their power.
Idris was the first to move after the clash, his speed like a phantom. He struck with **surgical precision**, his fist aimed directly at Ryan Jim's ribs.
Ryan Jim twisted his body, dodging by a fraction of a second. He countered with a knee strike, his aura-infused attack aiming straight for Idris' chin.
**CRACK!**
Idris blocked with his forearm, but the impact still sent him skidding backward, his feet digging trenches into the ground.
Ryan Jim grinned. **"You're tough. Good."**
Idris didn't respond. He simply **vanished.**
Ryan Jim's eyes widened for a split second before—
**A fist slammed into his gut.**
**BOOM!**
Ryan Jim **coughed blood**, his body bending as he was launched backward like a bullet. He twisted mid-air, landing on his feet, but Idris was already there.
A **kick** to the side. **A punch to the temple.** A barrage of attacks so fast that they left afterimages.
Ryan Jim was on the defensive, blocking and dodging as best as he could, but Idris was relentless.
Then, for the first time in the fight, **Ryan Jim laughed.**
Idris didn't stop. He didn't care about Ryan Jim's laughter. He pressed forward, aiming a devastating punch at Ryan Jim's chest.
Ryan Jim caught his fist.
The entire battlefield seemed to **freeze.**
For the first time, Idris' eyes widened slightly.
Ryan Jim's grip tightened. **"My turn."**
**BOOM!**
Ryan Jim **headbutted** Idris so hard that the ground beneath them **cracked open** like a broken plate. Idris staggered backward, but Ryan Jim didn't let him breathe.
**A punch to the ribs.**
**A knee to the jaw.**
**A spinning kick that sent Idris crashing through a massive boulder.**
Dust and debris filled the air as Idris emerged from the rubble, blood dripping from his lips. But before he could react—
Ryan Jim was already in front of him.
**A punch to the face.**
**Another to the stomach.**
**A final strike to the chest, sending Idris flying backward.**
The Silver Plains commander hit the ground hard, coughing as he slowly pulled himself up.
Ryan Jim rolled his shoulders, his aura **expanding** like a monstrous flame. **"You don't look so confident anymore."**
Idris wiped the blood from his mouth. He was not going to lose. Not like this.
With a deep breath, his aura **flared** violently. He launched himself forward, moving faster than before.
Ryan Jim responded in kind, their fists meeting once more. **Blow after blow. Strike after strike.** The battlefield trembled under their power.
Ryan Jim dodged an incoming strike, spinning around to deliver a devastating elbow to Idris' back. Idris retaliated with a sudden kick, but Ryan Jim blocked it effortlessly.
Then, **Ryan Jim smirked.**
He stepped back, his aura **bursting outward**. The ground beneath him **shattered**, energy spiraling around him like a wild storm. His golden eyes glowed with pure chaos.
**"It doesn't end like this."**
His aura surged—**a force unlike anything the battlefield had seen before.**
A chill ran down Idris' spine.
The fight wasn't over. It had only just begun.