Soverick's speed and the way he moves are mind-boggling because it is something one should see if flying were not banned and they can use their mind to levitate. But that is not the case here. Everyone needs to move their body to move. Except it seems that Soverick is already moving without any changes in his posture.
They were not caught off guard by the sudden development. They were ready for him.
Soverick is too fast for their eyes to track. You have to keep your eyes constantly open and focused on Soverick. But even that won't help you. Thankfully, they expected this because of the information that Jarkon gave them about their last fight.
He was about to reach them but he stopped all of a sudden. The lady in front of the squad of 5 had activated her divine ability. She was hoping to catch him within the range of the destruction wave but he stopped just at the edge of the field of destruction.