The man rose to his feet, his eyes blazing with an intense energy. The dark aura around him had intensified, and his body seemed to be pulsating with power.
Ma Kong was surprised at first but smiled widely afterward. He charged towards the middle-aged man once more, swinging his massive axe with all his might.
But this time, the middle-aged man was ready. He raised his hand, and a massive burst of dark energy shot towards Ma Kong, colliding with the monster's attack in a blinding explosion.
The two attacks collided, causing a massive shockwave that shook the entire city. The ground trembled, and nearby buildings crumbled to the ground as the two warriors battled with all their might.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the dust settled, and the two combatants stood facing each other.
Ma Kong grinned, impressed by the middle-aged man's strength. "You're not bad, for a human," he said.
