This Reyes family technique was not only perfect for both offense and defense, but it was also the most advanced internal cultivation method.

Valerie had been training in her family’s secret art since childhood. At this moment, the purple energy in her energy core, combined with the externally projected Amethyst Shield, had merged into one, temporarily granting her the strength of a martial emperor.

After blocking two strikes head-on, Andrew could not help but feel his hands burning with pain. However, his expression showed little change.

The purple energy of the Reyes family, combined with the Amethyst Shield, was indeed an enviable technique. However, Valerie had one fatal weakness: she could not maintain it for long.

Meanwhile, Andrew’s greatest strength was drawn-out battles, fights to the death. He could drag it out until Valerie was completely worn down.

Andrew struck three palms against Valerie’s Amethyst Shield.

Valerie staggered, nearly losing her balance. Her heart sank as she wondered how his strength could be this overwhelming. She leaped into the air, launching a series of kicks at Andrew’s chest.

Andrew’s right hand blocked with slightly diminished force. Immediately, she kicked through his guard with one foot, then pressed the attack, landing a kick on Andrew’s chest.

Having landed a successful hit, Valerie sneered coldly.

Andrew’s throat tightened, and blood spurted from his mouth. After all, he had just been in a brutal match with Jaden moments before.

Although Jaden had died under his meticulous preparation, beaten helplessly by Fang and Claw’s Demise, Andrew’s own energy and stamina had been significantly depleted. He barely had time to recover before Valerie showed up.

Moreover, she was not some small fry. She was a major in the military, a powerhouse on the same level as Luna.

Andrew was still limited by the third seal on his energy core. So, getting hit by Valerie was not particularly surprising.

Having taken that kick, Andrew’s killing intent flared. He growled, “Bitch!”

Although he had shown Valerie no respect earlier, he had not truly intended to kill her.

After all, the foundation of their relationship with the Reyes family had only just been established.

But this woman had come at him with full killing intent. So, if she wanted to die, he was not about to hold back.

A faint dragon’s roar echoed through the air.

Andrew directly unleashed the Lloyd family’s royal technique, Dragon-Slaying Palm. The overwhelmingly dominating attack began to overwhelm Valerie’s Amethyst Shield.

Andrew’s expression remained cold as he continued his fierce assault on her shoulder.

“You…” Valerie realized the situation might be getting serious.

Andrew’s attacks targeted the weak points of her Amethyst Shield with every move. After exchanging blows for only a brief moment, he had already identified her weaknesses.

Valerie had to admit she had not thought things through carefully enough. Moreover, the guy before her was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

Those rumors circulating outside were not all exaggerations after all; Andrew was indeed a tough opponent. Most importantly, he had just killed Jaden moments ago.

It was practically right under her nose.

That was what Valerie found most unbearable. She did not care about Jaden’s life or death, but she cared that Andrew had made his move precisely when she and Jaden had set up their trap together.

It was as if he were saying Valerie was useless. Andrew killing someone was like indirectly slapping her face.

Andrew’s right hand took the form of a dragon’s claw, tearing across her shoulder.

Valerie instinctively sneered, believing that he could not tear through the defensive effect of her Amethyst Shield. But this time, her confidence was misplaced.

The purple glow at Valerie’s shoulder wavered and shook. Immediately after, a fist-sized gap was torn open.