As Agent 3 made a desperate attempt to reach for Li Xinjie, Shadow sprang into action with lightning speed. Their fists met with a resounding thud, the force of the impact reverberating through the air. For a brief moment, both men staggered backward, feeling the weight of each other's strength.
In the intensity of the confrontation, a subtle shift occurred in Agent 3's eyes. He regarded Shadow with a newfound sense of respect, recognizing the formidable opponent standing before him. Despite the chaos and danger surrounding them, there was a silent acknowledgment of the skill and prowess each possessed, a silent understanding that this would be a battle like no other.
