Amidst the thick foliage, a sharp crack split the air as Huo Gong's whip tangled around a sturdy tree branch. The force of his plummet, however, outmatched the branch's resilience. With a thunderous crack, the wood gave way, and Huo Gong crashed to the ground, carving a human-shaped cavity upon impact.
The scene that unfolded was one of devastation. Huo Gong lay there, the aftermath of the fall leaving his body battered and broken, internal organs crushed, and ribs fractured.
A cruel glint flashed in Sam's eyes, a surge of ruthless determination overtaking his initial intention to flee. The sight of Huo Gong's grievous injuries altered his course of action.
Eliminate the threat while it lay vulnerable—erase the problem at its root before it could resurface.
