Chapter 1512

The deafening crash of Howard's fist tearing through the air came like a thunderclap. His punch shot toward Sebastian was as fast as lightning. The wind howled behind it as if the space was being torn apart. Sebastian reacted instantly and quickly stepped to the left. Howard's determined punch missed, and the wind from the swing whipped through the air with a sharp hiss. Wherever Howard's fist landed, the space around it warped, and ripples spread like a stone thrown into the water. The force behind it seemed enough to shake the earth itself. Though the punch appeared ordinary, anyone present—a martial artist—could see that Howard had hidden immense energy within his strike, which was poised to explode on contact. This technique, though simple in concept, was a masterstroke that prevented energy waste while allowing for a sudden, explosive release at the moment of impact. The power was truly astonishing. Though the principle was straightforward, few could control such a technique w