Escalation

*PAK*

A slap so crisp and clear that made Theron freeze on the spot.

One slap that resounded all over the half destroyed city. It brought all the chaos to a standstill.

Theron's face contorted after a moment of daze. He locked eyes with Ling Tian. His energy raged. He crushed the piece of staff in his hand and also tried to crush Ling Tian's hand that he was holding. He used all the force that he could muster and kicked Ling Tian on the knee.

Ling Tian tried to pull his arm back, but Theron wasn't planning on leaving it. So, he took the kick while he threw a punch of the face.

*BOOM*

Both of them connected at the same time. Ling Tian was kicked higher into the sky while Theron was smashed into the ground. But they didn't stay there for long. Not even for a tenth of a second.

*SWOOSH*

They went after each other once again.