Meanwhile, Zhou Ming lay on the floor, his body crushed, his breath gasping. Blood flowed from his mouth, his left arm broken, his ribs cracked.But what frightened him most wasn't his pain, but the artifact on the table.The light within was growing dimmer. And in less than a minute, that light would go out completely.Zhou Ming looked at Lein standing in the middle of the room with a gaze full of deep fear.This man... was still standing. Even after everything they did. Even after using their best techniques. Even after six of them attacked with everything they had.Lein Ashford... was still standing.And what was more terrifying... he hadn't even released a single one of his techniques. Only white spiritual energy flowing in his body.Zhou Ming felt cold sweat flowing down his forehead."If he's this strong with half his strength... how strong is he really?"He looked at the artifact on the table again. That light was almost completely out. Only forty seconds left.And when that ha

Every movement was painful, every push felt like fire, but he kept moving.Slowly, very slowly, he got up.First to a sitting position.Then to a kneeling position.Then finally... standing.His legs trembled, almost unable to support his body weight. But at least, he was standing.Lein looked at the destroyed mansion in the distance, his eyes blazing with determination."After I become stronger... after I prepare everything thoroughly... I will return. I will destroy the Anthony Family completely. And if they run away... I will keep chasing them, even to hell itself! This revenge must be paid, no matter what happens!"With unsteady steps, Lein began walking.Leaving the crater. Leaving the destroyed mansion. Leaving the place where he almost died.Every step was painful. Every movement felt like his bones would break again.But he kept walking. Into the darkness of night. Toward safety.---Meanwhile, inside the destroyed mansion, Zhou Ming lay on the floor with gasping breath.His b