Just Like Iron Man!

His left hand moved automatically, slamming into the chest of the next zombie.

BOOM!

With a single punch, the creature's chest burst open, its internal organs splattering onto the asphalt.

The assault continued. Right hand, left hand. A barrage of punches shattered the third zombie's body, reducing it to minced flesh in mere seconds.

As the momentum of Skyfall Fist faded, Adam stood amidst the disfigured corpses. His breath was ragged, his eyes gleaming with exhilaration.

"What!?"

Adam could hardly believe what had just happened. His chest heaved as he stared at his trembling hands, still quivering from the brutal onslaught. The sensation of power coursing through his body made him feel as if he could destroy anything in his path.

"This... is amazing."

Skyfall Fist felt like an absolute destruction technique, precisely targeting an enemy before unleashing an unrelenting onslaught. But before he could process it further, a dark notification appeared in his vision.

[Using (Skyfall Fist) has increased EXP for (Skyfall Thousand Strikes Manual).]

Adam narrowed his eyes. "EXP? So this martial arts manual can level up?"

He reread the notification several times before his eyes suddenly lit up. "So if I keep using Skyfall Fist, I can strengthen this technique even further?"

His mind immediately drifted to Tempest Kick, the skill that would unlock at level 2 of this martial arts manual.

"I need to level it up as soon as possible."

But before he could test the skill again, a low growl caught his attention.

Argh…

Two more zombies, which had been gnawing on corpses earlier, now stood upright, their bodies slightly hunched, drool dripping from their gaping mouths. The moment they saw Adam, they growled louder and charged, arms outstretched, ready to pounce.

Adam tensed, preparing himself. He was about to activate Skyfall Fist again, but then something crossed his mind.

Amel.

He glanced briefly at the girl, still hiding behind the jeep. The main goal of this expedition was to train Amel in combat. If he killed all the zombies, she would never learn.

One of the zombies got closer. Adam lifted his foot and kicked without exerting much force.

BAM!

The zombie was sent flying backward, crashing into a bus parked by the roadside with a loud thud. Now, only one zombie remained in front of him.

Adam took a deep breath and reactivated Skyfall Fist. Green dots flickered over the zombie's body, marking the vital points that needed to be destroyed.

"Lock."

The moment he thought about locking the target, the green dots turned red, and an overwhelming force pulled his body forward at incredible speed.

BAM!

His first punch struck the zombie's head with destructive force. Blood and fragments of skull scattered into the air.

BOOM!

The next punch obliterated the creature's chest, creating a massive, gaping hole. The skill's momentum continued—punches rained down mercilessly, leaving the zombie no chance to react. In mere seconds, its body was reduced to shredded flesh.

[Using (Skyfall Fist) has increased EXP for (Skyfall Thousand Strikes Manual).]

The same notification popped up again. Adam glanced at his bloodstained hands. His breathing was slightly heavy, not from exhaustion, but from the rush of adrenaline and excitement surging within him.

"This skill... is insane."

Before he could experiment further, the zombie he had kicked earlier started to rise and charge toward him. Adam glanced at it and smirked.

"Your turn is coming soon."

He turned away, looking toward the jeep where Amel was hiding.

There, the girl was staring at him with an unreadable expression. Her eyes were wide, her mouth slightly agape, as if she had just witnessed something beyond belief.

Adam frowned. "What's up with this girl?"

His thoughts drifted back to his actions earlier—the storm of punches that had obliterated a zombie in mere seconds, its remains scattering in all directions. Maybe it had been too brutal for Amel.

A small smile formed on his lips. "Hopefully, I didn't scare her too much."

Adam then looked at Amel and nodded. "Alright. Now it's your turn."

Amel flinched. She swallowed hard before slowly standing up.

She shook her head, trying to clear her mind, which had momentarily gone blank after witnessing Adam's display of power.

Now, it was time for her to prove herself.

"Amel, come on… it's your turn now."

Adam pointed toward the remaining zombie.

Amel flinched. She straightened her posture, shaking her head to dispel her confusion. Adam's earlier performance was still vividly imprinted in her mind—so fast and brutal that her thoughts had momentarily frozen. But she knew this wasn't the time to hesitate.

Taking a deep breath, Amel activated her evolution power.

In mere seconds, a transformation occurred. A pair of high-tech boots formed on her feet, their futuristic design glowing in white and vibrant blue. Streams of energy coursed along the sides, creating a soft luminescence in the air. Then, two gloves materialized on her hands—sleek metallic armor with an advanced design. A bright blue light emanated from her palms, forming glowing circular cores.

Finally, a futuristic headset appeared on her head. A small microphone extended near her cheek, while a transparent visor covered one of her eyes, displaying flowing data.

Amel turned to Adam with a confident smile. "I'm ready, boss!"

Adam was slightly surprised by Amel's shift in attitude. Just moments ago, she had been scared. Now, she looked eager, filled with confidence. Was this an effect of her power?

His eyes studied the details of Amel's armor. Cyber Valkyrie… that was the name of this evolution. From its appearance, Amel truly looked like a Valkyrie warrior clad in cybernetic combat gear.

Adam narrowed his eyes, feeling a twinge of envy.

"Argh…!"

A zombie's growl snapped him back to reality. Adam exhaled, pushing aside his wandering thoughts.

"Amel, now!"

Amel nodded. Her body suddenly lifted off the ground, a white energy thruster forming beneath her feet like jet nozzles. A surge of force propelled her upward, allowing her to hover steadily several meters above the ground.

Adam's eyes widened. "Damn, you're Iron Man now?"

Amel wobbled slightly in the air, trying to balance herself. The same blue energy flickered from her hands, stabilizing her movements as she glided toward Adam.

"Boss, how do I look?" she asked with a wide grin.

Adam could only roll his eyes. Amel's face radiated pride—clearly, she wanted to show off, just like he had earlier.

"Cool." Adam sighed. "Now, go attack it."

Amel glanced down, locking her eyes onto the last remaining zombie.

She bent her legs slightly, then dived downward at high speed. Her arms spread wide for balance as the energy in her boots flared even brighter.

Like an eagle swooping down on its prey, Amel landed right in front of the zombie, delivering a devastating kick to its chest.

BOOM!

Powered by the energy in her boots, the zombie was sent flying, crashing into a nearby food store's display window. Its body slammed into the wall with a thunderous impact, sending debris and dust flying everywhere.

But Amel didn't stop.

She hovered slightly again before gliding toward the struggling zombie. Her right hand extended, a blue energy sphere forming in her palm, spinning rapidly with tiny electric sparks crackling around it.

In mere seconds, she fired the shot.

BOOM!