Part-138

  As the miicked by, both fighters began to show signs of fatigue. Their movements slowed, their breaths grew heavier. Yet, her was willing to yield. They were locked in a battle of wills, a test of endurand determination.

  Suddenly, Dwip unched a surprise attack. With a swift movement, he closed the distaween them and attempted a takedown. James, anticipating the move, tered with a perfectly timed sweep, sending Dwip crashing to the ground.

  It was a brief moment of triumph, but James khat the battle was far from over. Dwip was a formidable oppo, and he would undoubtedly rise again.

  Dwip, impressed by James's ued skill, cracked his neck with a satisfying pop. "Yood," he aowledged, a hint of respe his voice. "But now, let me show you what real power looks like."

  With a swift movement, Dwip unched a powerful kick towards James. However, James was ready. Activating his Crab Arm skill, he crossed his arms in front of his chest. The impact of the kick was absorbed by his arms, the damage reduced by 80%. Though the force of the blow still sent him staggering backward a few feet, he mao maintain his bance.

  The crowd watched in astonishment as James seemingly absorbed the powerful kick without sustaining any serious injuries. It was a dispy of incredible skill and resilience.

  Dwip, realizing that his oppo was not as vulnerable as he had initially thought, closed the distance again. With a burst of speed, he grabbed James's arm, attempting to immobilize him. But James, anticipating the move, used his free hand to block Dwip's attempt. The two of them engaged in a teruggle for dominance.

  Despite his best efforts, James was uo break free from Dwip's grip. The boy's strength was immense, and his hold was like a vice. Just when it seemed like James was about to be overpowered, he mao slip out of Dwip's grasp. With a swift movement, he executed a low sweep, aiming to take Dwip's legs out from under him.

  Dwip, anticipating the move, jumped backward, avoiding the sweep. He nded gracefully, his bandisturbed. It was clear that this fight was far from over.

  Dwip, sensing an opportunity, closed the distaween them. With a swift and powerful movement, he aimed a krike directly at James's face. The impact was devastating. James felt his nose crumplih the force of the blow, a sharp pain shooting through his head. Despite being in auto battle mode, which reduced the physical pain, the impact was still enough to stun him for a moment.

  Dwip, seeing his advantage, pinned James to the ground, his full weight bearing down on him. It was a humiliating position for James, but he refused to give up. He struggled against Dwip's grip, trying to find a way to escape.

  Dwip, however, was to. He held James firmly in pce, his grip like a vice. "You're tough," he admitted, a grudging respe his voice. "I've never met anyone who take a beating like you."

  James mao gasp out a reply. "You're not so bad yourself," he said, his voice weak but defiant. (James was out of Crisis Mode because he hit his stamina under 30%.)

  Dwip chuckled. "Okay, okay, I'll help you," he said, finally relenting. "I see you're not just some kid looking for trouble. You actually want to help people."