Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren) novel Chapter 876

That was like an old man tying a noose around his own neck, sealing his own fate.

"Kid, you've got some skill, I'll give you that. Blocking my attack head-on was no small feat," Bane sneered, though panic gnawed at his gut.

"But that was just a warm-up. Now, I'm coming at you with everything I've got. If you can withstand one more strike, I'll walk away from this martial arts world forever!"

Michael clutched his groin, his face twisted in agony, looking as if he were on the verge of death. He howled, "Bane! I want him torn to shreds—I want him in pieces! My manhood! Andrew, I swear I'll kill you!"

Michael's pitiful wails sent a fresh wave of pressure surging through Bane's chest. He had to escape. If he stayed, the injuries he was barely suppressing would spiral out of control.

As for Michael or the entire plan to take over The Aickers? Well, screw it all. None of that mattered anymore—staying alive was the only thing that counted!

With a vicious glare, Bane let out a roar, his sleeves billowing as he launched himself forward like a raging storm. His fists blasted toward Andrew with the full force of his body's potential.

This was his do-or-die moment—an all-out strike that would leave him completely drained afterward, possibly even unconscious.

However, there was no other choice. If he did not go all in and create an opening to escape, then the outcome was clear—best case, he died on the spot. Worst case, there would not even be a corpse left to bury.

How could he have been so blind? A man already halfway from reaching Martial King—Bane should have seen it coming!

Andrew did not flinch. He met Bane's devastating fists head-on, his expression as cold as steel.

Bane's face flushed a deep red—an ominous sign that blood was about to spew from his mouth. In a last-ditch effort, he suddenly parted his lips and spewed out a thick cloud of green poison straight at Andrew!

Andrew instantly retreated, creating distance in a flash. Despite stepping back, he still held his ground in front of the door, refusing to let Bane escape.

Bane erupted into a fit of crazed laughter. "You fell right into my trap!"