Turai braced himself, raising both arms above his head to intercept Ijar's blow. The force behind Ijar's fist was immense, far beyond what Turai had anticipated.
Boom!
The ground beneath him splintered, cracks spider-webbing outward from the point of impact. His legs were driven deep into the earth, and the vibrations of the hit sent a sharp pain up his arms.
His hands throbbed, the weight of the attack threatening to overwhelm him. Before Turai could even recover, Ijar was already moving. The next attack came swiftly—a powerful kick aimed at his ribs.
Turai shifted, turning his arms to block the incoming strike, but the kick landed exactly where Ijar's previous blow had struck.
Crack!