Logan sensed trouble in his heart and hurried to Snow Wood's side with three quick steps, blending into two. He threw his arms open to shield her in his embrace, and at the same time, a protective barrier instantly rose around his body, enveloping them both within.
As the light faded, many onlookers tensely turned their gaze toward the arena. After all, nobody expected such a move from someone who had just been declared out of the competition.
The hastily constructed array by Logan was fragile; upon the fall of the inner sphere, light scattered in all directions, releasing countless streams of Spiritual Power from the compressed confines of the small orb, bursting forth with tremendous energy.
Fortunately, Logan reacted quickly enough to shield Snow Wood behind him; otherwise, she would have likely been injured.
The first to rise up in fury, slamming the table, was an Elder from Snow Wood's Sect.
