Despite the words of Harvor, despite all of the cameras in place and the people watching, as well as how this would affect his future, Jayden ignored it all. Strange currents started to gather around his fist.
They were visible to everyone who was watching, twirling up and down his forearm. Right there and then, Jayden kicked off from his feet and a current of wind pushed from behind.
He was now moving even faster than before. It was like a bullet had gone across the canvas. He had reached Harvor in an instant and threw his fist straight at him.
âI donât give a f*ck about your rules, because Iâm going to kill you right here!â Jayden screamed fearlessly.
His fist landed on Harvorâs face, and the currents wrapped around his entire body. Harvor was lifted into the air again and his back slammed into the cage, bending it outward.
What was even worse, though, were the currents that went around Harvorâs body with the strike. The vortex of wind had cut up his body and ripped part of the clothes he had on, and even deeper wounds appeared on his body.
It was just a punch, yet it was as if Harvor had been placed in a giant blender.
Right after the first attack, Jayden didnât stop there as he swung both of his hands in succession, and two large claw marks went through the air aiming for Harvor.
Kicking off from the cage, Harvor rolled on the ground and avoided the attack. As the attack continued, it went right through the cage, ripping apart the special metal and slicing right through it.
It went to show just how sharp Jaydenâs attacks were, and if they were to be used on others, those that were even Altered, how much the attack would hurt.
It was a miracle, in a way, that Harvorâs body was so strong, despite having not turned into an Altered, to only receive cuts on his body.
Still, Jayden never thought it was going to be that easy, and with his keen eyes, he kept track of where Harvor was. This time, Jayden readied both of his fists. Just like last time, currents of wind were gathering around his hands, the difference was they were covering both of his hands rather than just one this time.
âHe survived one of my strongest attacks, and I shouldnât have expected any less,â Jayden thought. âYet, he still hasnât turned into his Altered form, but I donât care if he does or doesnât. I just want justice for what happened to her. If I kill you while you donât ever show your full strength, well, thatâs just your downfall!â
Harvor, covered in more wounds than before, still had the same expression on his face. Even though the watchers were worried about him, as well as the staff just outside the cage door.
âIf the boss gives the signal, weâre all going in on the spot,â the ref said to the others who nodded in response.
âThe White Tiger, most think itâs just a regular Altered base,â Harvor said. âBut Iâm quite knowledgeable about Altereds. Youâre not just any White Tiger, but a very special one, known as one of the four Guardians of Mankind.â
Jayden rushed forward just like before, his body sprung like a bullet. Everyone thought there was no way for Harvor to react to this, but he quickly lifted up his face with a huge grin and at the same time threw both of his fists out.
They slammed right into Jaydenâs, hitting them cleanly, and a large powerful force of current had blown all of the wind away. Harvor wasnât lifted off his feet, and the wind elemental attack seemed to have disappeared.
âPerhaps thatâs the reason why youâre too kind, because even the beast inside of you is meant to be one who protects humans,â Harvor said.
âWhatâŠâ Jayden said, shocked that his attack, his most powerful attack, hadnât worked, it hadnât done anything to Harvor.
âYouâre surprised? The only thing I did was use a bit more strength in my punches, thatâs all!â Harvor claimed as he quickly grabbed onto Jaydenâs arm, and then with a single throw over him, lifted him in the air and swung him, slamming his body down onto the canvas floor.
The side of the entire arena looked like it had bent and even the cage itself appeared to have sunk into the ground slightly.
Blood splattered out of Jaydenâs mouth, the impact was so strong. After coughing a few times, Jayden looked at Harvor from the ground; from the simple hit, his whole body was sore.
âIâm not done⊠Iâm not done yet,â Jayden said.
âOh yes, you are,â Harvor said as he slammed his foot right into Jaydenâs body. It caused the whole arena to shake again and further sink slightly into the ground, making even cracks on the outer floor.
It was then that Jaydenâs Altered form started to disappear.
âYouâre a special Altered, so you wonât die from something like that,â Harvor claimed. âStill, everything was useless. You werenât the one, after all, that was able to draw out my power. I wonder when Iâll meet one.â
Harvor then looked up at the VIP room. Right where Gary and Apollo were in. Harvor knew the location, having met him inside.
âLadies and gentlemen, it appears that once again, Harvor has come out as the victor!â the announcer shouted.
At the same time, the ref entered the ring, along with a number of other men in purple and white tracksuits. With Jayden having done what he had done, he was banned from the contest, but he was in the hands of Harvor.
Inside the VIP room, that was when Xin, with her eyes slightly teary and her heart racing, turned to Gary.
âWhat⊠do we do now?â Xin asked.
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