Wayde was launched flying to the side by Adam's punch, but he had managed to reinforce his side with energy just before he was about to be hit, so his ribs were not broken and the damage he received was minimal.
In terms of fundamentals and being capable in all departments, Wayde was up there, but that was also what was holding him back as he had never had a reason to or drive to improve.
His sole purpose had always been to protect Angela, but now that he was her peer and a leader of the faction, he was finally fighting for himself and something that he believed in.
However, Adam still couldn't see the drive in him that he saw in the others, likely because of his lack of emotion.
"Come on Wayde, is that all you got. I want to see you become angry and surpass your limits"
Fire Palm Strike
Adam had used the Air Palm Strike Skill with his Fire Energy along with his Burst Movement Skill, and their explosive power would greatly increase.