Andrew Han reached the scene in just two or three strides, his expression icy cold. Without hesitation, he seized Tom Wang by the hair. Tom's bloodied teeth flew through the air, his bronze face twisted in confusion, but Andrew ignored him and slammed him down hard onto the muddy ground—Boom!!!
With a furious roar, Harris Shang brought his fists together as one, crossing more than twenty meters in an instant. Brilliant light surged across his body, making him look like a human searchlight as he crashed head-on into the mass of black mist—the Specter. At that moment, Jodie Jiao let out a muffled groan as her leg bone seemed to shatter from the kick.
Boom!!!
The rolling black mist retreated slightly to the side.
Harris Shang didn’t have time to embrace his wife, as the black mist Specter was already upon them. His right fist clenched, shining with the terrifying waves of Presented Liquid Internal Power, blasting out and sending a faint shockwave through the air.
Silence.
In that moment, silence enveloped the entire scene.
As for Andrew Han, the three on the field had already forgotten about him... This was because, according to the Martial Arts World Communicator, Andrew was only a Lower Martial Artist.
What is going on!?
His gaze was filled with bewilderment.
In that split second, Andrew Han realized—if Harris Shang had just advanced to the Martial General Realm, then everything made sense. Meanwhile, as a Middle Martial Artist, Jodie Jiao’s sharp mind quickly pieced it together. Her pale face showed panic and confusion: “Why... why didn’t you tell me?”
The frown upon hearing the news of the pregnancy was because Harris had advanced to Martial General and must fulfill border-guard obligations... Avoiding contact with Jodie Jiao was due to his sudden surge in power, fearing that his uncontrolled Presented Liquid Internal Power might harm his wife. This was so similar to Andrew's current situation.
Anyone who knows but does not report a Martial General breakthrough is considered an accomplice, and the punishment is also severe. This is probably why Harris Shang felt forced to hide it.
If not for his fear that the newly awakened Presented Liquid Internal Power might harm his loved ones, Harris Shang would have already gone home long ago. Suddenly, a red-flushed fist, veins bulging with blood, struck out from the side.
Harris Shang, newly advanced to the Martial General Realm, unleashed his ultimate technique. His Presented Liquid Internal Power surged to the limit, even causing his skin to glow blood-red, as if blood was seeping through.
Why didn't Harris Shang tell his wife, Jodie Jiao?
This was his final doubt... but when Andrew saw Harris Shang hurriedly supporting Jodie Jiao, his anxious, flushed face suddenly made everything clear.
He wanted to stay by his wife's side.
He wanted to witness the birth of his child, to see his wife safe and sound.
He wanted to hide the news of his advancement to Martial General, not even telling his wife, to keep Jodie Jiao from worrying.
At the same time—
Jodie Jiao also snapped back to reality, her mind a chaotic mess.
"Go!"
"Jodie, you have to go!"
Harris Shang didn’t have time to hold his wife, because the black mist Specter was already upon them. His right fist clenched, glowing with the terrifying waves of Presented Liquid Internal Power, and he struck out on the spot, blasting out a faint shockwave.
It was like a shell exploding!
Boom!
A deep, muffled boom echoed through the air.
The black mist Specter retreated more than ten meters in a row, while Harris Shang was also knocked back, flying through the air.
"Harris."
As a Middle Martial Artist, Jodie Jiao’s keen mind quickly grasped the truth. Her face turned deathly pale, panic and helplessness written all over her: "Why... why didn’t you tell me?"
Deliberately concealing news of a breakthrough is a serious crime!
Anyone who knows but fails to report it is considered an accomplice, and the punishment is severe. This is likely why Harris Shang felt compelled to hide the truth.
Heh heh!
The swirling black mist Specter vibrated its own body, causing the air to produce an eerie laugh as it lunged at the nearest target—Jodie Jiao.
At this moment—
Though Jodie Jiao kept retreating, she couldn’t match the speed of the black mist’s murderous charge.
"Get back!" Harris Shang’s face flushed with urgency, anxiety burning in his eyes. His Presented Liquid Internal Power surged without restraint, causing his muscles to visibly tremble. Once again, he shot forward more than ten meters, colliding headlong with the black mist Specter.
Boom!
The air thundered as if roaring!