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Chapter 9

Author: Glowing Rock
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Ponjie’s hair was dishevelled and his face was flooded with sweat behind the helmet he wore. He was panting while limping, trying to think on how to return Milan’s blows without falling apart. So far, he couldn’t even get near. Milan’s defense was overbearing and his attacks were extreme and powerful. An inexperienced fighter like him will be pummeled instantly.

Two minutes into the fight and he is almost spent. Milan’s smiling and friendly face was nowhere to be found. In front of him was a guy so serious that even the stares he received were lethal. Even so, Ponjie knew that Milan was still holding back for him.

Milan took a quick step forward, cutting the distance between them. With great speed, he raised his left elbow upwards and diagonally to shake Ponjie. But Ponjie was ready, he raised his right forearm to block it. Unfortunately, it left his other side open and unattended. With a feint, Milan retracted his elbow and made an uppercut on Ponjie’s abdomen.

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